# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=780&period=all&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 781 --- ## [I'll buy you any car you want. But one only. What will it be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-buy-you-any-car-you-want-but-one-only-what-will-it-be/581099)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2011, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ill-buy-you-any-car-you-want-but-one-only-what-will-it-be/581099 "2011-05-14T14:24:19Z")
So, i’ve decided that i’m going to buy everyone a car. But there are some conditions, so read them closely. I will buy you any car you want. It can be a new car or a used car. It must be a car authorized for road use, s… --- ## [Who \[else\] says "I think you've got the wrong number"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-says-i-think-youve-got-the-wrong-number/409461)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2007, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-says-i-think-youve-got-the-wrong-number/409461 "2007-06-27T01:10:33Z")
I just did. And it’s like saying, “I think I’m not that person” (but I can’t be sure enough to say so) Why didn’t I say “I’m sorry, you’ve got the wrong number” Why so unsure of myself? Anyone else do that? --- ## [If you could only watch one actor's movies for the rest of your life...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-only-watch-one-actors-movies-for-the-rest-of-your-life/507258)
**Author:** [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2017, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-only-watch-one-actors-movies-for-the-rest-of-your-life/507258 "2017-03-26T00:29:13Z")
Who would you pick? My first instinct is Bruce Willis. I could watch everything from Die Hard to the The Sixth Sense to Pulp Fiction. I think that ideally you would want an actor that is prolific, but also has a lot o… --- ## ["Shrek" question: Robin Hood with a French accent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shrek-question-robin-hood-with-a-french-accent/219974)
**Author:** [@Short\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Short_Guy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2003, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shrek-question-robin-hood-with-a-french-accent/219974 "2003-12-21T15:38:14Z")
For those of you who’ve seen the movie Shrek: there this scene where Shrek, Donkey and Fiona are in the woods, and they come across “Monsieur Hood” and his merry men. For some reason, Robin sports a thick French accent … --- ## [Say hello to Markus, America's first legal gigolo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-hello-to-markus-americas-first-legal-gigolo/526419)
**Author:** [@MOIDALIZE](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MOIDALIZE)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2010, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-hello-to-markus-americas-first-legal-gigolo/526419 "2010-02-02T06:37:21Z")
http://www.timesleader.com/news/ap?articleID=3683272 I give him a month before he seriously reconsiders his women-only policy. --- ## [I'm Sick and Tired of Big Bubble Boobs Everywhere](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-and-tired-of-big-bubble-boobs-everywhere/150145)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2003, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-and-tired-of-big-bubble-boobs-everywhere/150145 "2003-03-04T21:20:06Z")
Well, that pretty much sums it up. Every “attractive” woman on the cover of a magazine - big, honkin’, bubble boobs. Every scantily dressed starlet on tv - big bubble boobs. Every actress desperately trying to make an im… --- ## [Slippery Slope is not a fallacy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slippery-slope-is-not-a-fallacy/398721)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2007, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slippery-slope-is-not-a-fallacy/398721 "2007-04-05T05:35:26Z")
Frequently when someone talks about a slippery slope, someone else will argue that this person is using the “slippery slope” fallacy. As this article convincingly demonstrates, the slippery slope can be real. Some acti… --- ## [Next Senate Majority Leader and Speaker of the House](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-senate-majority-leader-and-speaker-of-the-house/542600)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2010, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-senate-majority-leader-and-speaker-of-the-house/542600 "2010-11-14T02:58:49Z")
It may be after this November both the position of Senate Majority Leader and Speaker of the House will be changed. While the Democrats retain the majority in the Senate there is a good chance despite the fact Tea Party… --- ## [What do YOU call a liquor store?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-liquor-store/199546)
**Author:** [@Big\_Norse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Big_Norse)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2003, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-a-liquor-store/199546 "2003-09-11T12:26:43Z")
This thread was inspired by a thread (Who Do Those Drunks Think They’re Kidding?) where Bruce\_Daddy mentions an ABC store. I’ve heard of: ABC (Alcohol Beverage Control) Stores (southern US?, or state specific?) State … --- ## [I pit Castro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-castro/665091)
**Author:** [@Girlundone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Girlundone)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-castro/665091 "2013-09-10T04:11:49Z")
No, not Fidel. Not that he’s not a good candidate, but I’m talking about Ariel Castro. The perverted fucking piece of shit bastard who abducted, raped, beat, and held captive three young women for over ten mutherfucking … --- ## [Time for another YouTube thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-another-youtube-thread/534965)
**Author:** [@ElvisL1ves](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ElvisL1ves)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2011, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-for-another-youtube-thread/534965 "2011-02-01T06:09:51Z")
The version I’ve been told of its origins: Several years ago, Rockwell International decided to get into the heavy duty transmission business. They were getting ready to tape a first introduction video, so… --- ## [What's your definition of a blow-job? (Clinical, but NSFW)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-definition-of-a-blow-job-clinical-but-nsfw/641071)
**Author:** [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2012, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-definition-of-a-blow-job-clinical-but-nsfw/641071 "2012-11-19T17:28:47Z")
Without going into the background, I recently had a conversation which revealed I had a very different definition of a blow-job from my “friend”. I’d argue that any oral stimulation of the penis counted, as long as it l… --- ## [Closing Guantanamo Bay: Uh, How Is This Going To Transpire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/closing-guantanamo-bay-uh-how-is-this-going-to-transpire/481065)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2009, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/closing-guantanamo-bay-uh-how-is-this-going-to-transpire/481065 "2009-05-23T03:50:40Z")
Glad to hear Obama is planning on closing Guantanamo, but will be interested in seeing exactly how that transpires. I mean, even a totally innocent accountant will be a wild-eyed. maniac terrorist by now…and could you bl… --- ## [How to cope with my six-week-old who won't let me put her down - EVER](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-cope-with-my-six-week-old-who-wont-let-me-put-her-down-ever/661322)
**Author:** [@DoperChic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DoperChic)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-cope-with-my-six-week-old-who-wont-let-me-put-her-down-ever/661322 "2013-07-02T00:06:47Z")
My six week old had quite the rough start. After 6 weeks of bed rest due to pregnancy induced hypertension I was induced at 38 weeks when pih graduated into full blown preeclampsia. Born weighing only 3lb 15oz, DoperBaby… --- ## [The end of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-harry-potter-and-the-chamber-of-secrets/589588)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2011, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-of-harry-potter-and-the-chamber-of-secrets/589588 "2011-07-22T20:14:24Z")
I was watching the end of Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets and I have a question about the whole scenario that happens with Dobby being free. It’s revealed that Tom Riddles diary belongs to Lucius Malfory who als… --- ## [Is teaching your daughter racism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-teaching-your-daughter-racism/144776)
**Author:** [@verybdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/verybdog)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2003, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-teaching-your-daughter-racism/144776 "2003-01-09T17:29:02Z")
The story goes: (A) a white father’s telling her daughter to study hard to be a lawyer and (B) a white father’s tell her daughter not to marry a Black. Some people here told me already that (B) is racist; I reasoned, if… --- ## [Help Me Understand Wes Anderson Films (Moonrise Kingdom)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-wes-anderson-films-moonrise-kingdom/645641)
**Author:** [@PlainJain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlainJain)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-wes-anderson-films-moonrise-kingdom/645641 "2013-01-16T19:22:28Z")
I just watched Moonrise Kingdom. I didn’t like it. I clearly don’t understand what I’m supposed to be seeing. It’s gotten such great reviews and made many ‘best movie of the year’ nominations. It was pretty but there was… --- ## [Predict how you will die](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predict-how-you-will-die/690195)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2014, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/predict-how-you-will-die/690195 "2014-06-19T23:44:09Z")
Yes, it’s a morbid, unpleasant topic - anyone who gets too bummed out please stay away. For those of you who are still here: we’re all going to die some way or another. Using either an educated guess, blind intuition, … --- ## [Fuck you, rich asshole bitch!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-rich-asshole-bitch/401710)
**Author:** [@Havik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Havik)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2007, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-rich-asshole-bitch/401710 "2007-05-07T17:15:22Z")
Ok, just a little beginning info: I work at Cost Plus World Market. We have a return policy that will basically take almost anything back, I don’t care why you don’t like it just as long as it’s not of fire or something… --- ## [Why Does Congress Pussyfoot Around With Trump's Taxes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-congress-pussyfoot-around-with-trumps-taxes/833646)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-congress-pussyfoot-around-with-trumps-taxes/833646 "2019-05-14T18:00:25Z")
Why didn’t the House subpoena Trump’s taxes instantly once the Democrats took control of the House? Why do they drag this out? --- ## [What's the oldest hymn in common use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-oldest-hymn-in-common-use/541383)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2010, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-oldest-hymn-in-common-use/541383 "2010-06-01T19:13:46Z")
Questions about songs, but mainly from a historical perspective, so I’ll bung it into GQ, not Café Society. What’s the oldest hymn in common use in the western Christian church? I was thinking about this last week, sin… --- ## [Pharmaceutical drugs should not be advertised to the general public](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pharmaceutical-drugs-should-not-be-advertised-to-the-general-public/573693)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pharmaceutical-drugs-should-not-be-advertised-to-the-general-public/573693 "2011-03-09T20:53:55Z")
On the rare occasions that I watch TV anymore, I always get annoyed at commercials for prescription only drugs. “Ask your doctor if the Purple Pill is right for you!” No! Tell your doctor your symptoms, then he will tel… --- ## [What Are You Wearing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-wearing/692223)
**Author:** [@Penfeather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penfeather)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2014, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-wearing/692223 "2014-07-07T19:48:39Z")
Forest green tweed cheesecutter cap, tobacco coloured Edwardian style frock coat, white cotton shirt with faint grey checks, Donegal tweed waistcoat, bronze silk tie, navy twill pants, brown Doc Martens. I look good … --- ## [I can travel FTL. Okay, now how do I violate causality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-travel-ftl-okay-now-how-do-i-violate-causality/636075)
**Author:** [@Randy\_Seltzer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randy_Seltzer)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2012, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-travel-ftl-okay-now-how-do-i-violate-causality/636075 "2012-10-01T21:39:13Z")
My wormhole generator from Ikea (Würm) has just arrived, and is sitting in my living room ready to be assembled. Once complete, it’s supposed to look like a circular doorway six feet in diameter with a computer console a… --- ## [Big chest, bigger problems (please, no jokes)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-chest-bigger-problems-please-no-jokes/541965)
**Author:** [@beckwall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beckwall)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2014, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-chest-bigger-problems-please-no-jokes/541965 "2014-06-12T02:54:26Z")
I have already talked with some of you about breast reduction surgery and the general consensus was that it is definitely helpful for people like myself (big chest, back and shoulder pain, etc.). Right now surgery just … --- ## [I really messed up! Help?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-messed-up-help/577628)
**Author:** [@FACO](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FACO)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2011, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-messed-up-help/577628 "2011-04-09T18:20:19Z")
So I got my first job in October and I’ve had it since. I haven’t really ever messed up and called in only a couple of times. I stay longer when they ask me and I’m always doing something. My problem is now, I really mes… --- ## [Battlestar Galactica 3.20 - "Crossroads (part two)" - spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-3-20-crossroads-part-two-spoilers/397449)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2007, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlestar-galactica-3-20-crossroads-part-two-spoilers/397449 "2007-05-08T12:25:37Z")
All of this has had spoilers before, and all of this will have spoilers again. Spoiler policy: If it’s been aired, or if it’s purely speculative, no need for a spoiler box. If it’s from a future episode, as revealed in … --- ## [Nonsensical Traffic Laws](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nonsensical-traffic-laws/593428)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2011, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nonsensical-traffic-laws/593428 "2011-08-26T18:50:26Z")
In this post, I agreed with jamiemcgarry that handicap parking passes shouldn’t be used by those who are not going to be getting out of the vehicle, although this practice is legal in several states. What traffic laws d… --- ## [Biblical inerrancy and literal interpretation; why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biblical-inerrancy-and-literal-interpretation-why/133824)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 240\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2002, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biblical-inerrancy-and-literal-interpretation-why/133824 "2002-11-08T18:51:48Z")
I’m sure we’ve done this before in many a religious thread, notably Merrin’s thread here Got kinda hijacked in that direction. Anyway, I feel that the issue is big and interesting enough to warrant a thread of its very … --- ## [British National Party BNP membership list leaked!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-national-party-bnp-membership-list-leaked/473334)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2008, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-national-party-bnp-membership-list-leaked/473334 "2008-11-23T22:46:05Z")
“The list includes names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of all members up to September 2008.” The shit has hit the fan for the BNP, the closest thing the UK has to a mainstream Nazi party. Members are w… --- ## [Should the minimum wage be lowered to $6 per hour?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-minimum-wage-be-lowered-to-6-per-hour/651463)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-the-minimum-wage-be-lowered-to-6-per-hour/651463 "2013-02-28T03:39:54Z")
Obama proposes to raise the minimum wage to $9 per hour. However, I think that is completely counter-productive as this will lead to more unemployment and inflated prices. Employers will need to make more money in order … --- ## [joke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joke/723514)
**Author:** [@NadaHappyCamper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NadaHappyCamper)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joke/723514 "2015-07-07T21:04:16Z")
Is this the correct forum for riddles? --- ## [How to properly "bare" one's breasts.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-properly-bare-ones-breasts/591429)
**Author:** [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2011, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-properly-bare-ones-breasts/591429 "2011-08-07T03:56:10Z")
Okay, I always see these women with low (or lowER) cut dresses and shirts and they look fine. But if even the slightest tippy top of my cleavage shows I feel completely exposed. How do you ladies who wear low cut tops … --- ## [Truck is burning out solenoid relays at an alarming rate. Please help troubleshoot.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truck-is-burning-out-solenoid-relays-at-an-alarming-rate-please-help-troubleshoot/650199)
**Author:** [@Renee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Renee)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2013, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truck-is-burning-out-solenoid-relays-at-an-alarming-rate-please-help-troubleshoot/650199 "2013-02-19T19:30:25Z")
We have a 2001 f150 v8. Recently the solenoid relay went bad and we replaced it. The part autozone gave us turned out to be the wrong part, though, and while it worked briefly, it quickly also burned out. So we replaced … --- ## [Do Cars Need Front Grilles Anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cars-need-front-grilles-anymore/605614)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2011, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cars-need-front-grilles-anymore/605614 "2011-12-12T16:35:43Z")
I ask because designers seem to flop back and forth, from small to large grilles, and back. Yet, my Saturn VUE did just fine without one. And, years ago, I saw an interview with the late Raymond Loewy (designer of th… --- ## [CT video claims hi fuel-efficiency cars not allowed in US because of "economic reasons"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ct-video-claims-hi-fuel-efficiency-cars-not-allowed-in-us-because-of-economic-reasons/620779)
**Author:** [@Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moe)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2012, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ct-video-claims-hi-fuel-efficiency-cars-not-allowed-in-us-because-of-economic-reasons/620779 "2012-09-05T18:36:40Z")
This guy claims that the VW model he drove in the UK which got over 70 mpg is not allowed to be sold in the US. He claims that initially the first answer he got as to why was because of the US’s tighter p… --- ## [Help me take advantage of my walnut trees](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-take-advantage-of-my-walnut-trees/549811)
**Author:** [@capybara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/capybara)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2011, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-take-advantage-of-my-walnut-trees/549811 "2011-01-18T09:20:16Z")
We’ve bought a house that has two big-ass black walnut trees that have started doing their thing. I’ve been picking them up as they fall and removing that yellow-green husk and tossing them in a box. Now what? Other than… --- ## [Did I break a bone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-break-a-bone/635836)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-i-break-a-bone/635836 "2012-09-27T14:16:35Z")
The side of my foot took a hard hit from a low line drive this afternoon. Continued playing with minimal discomfort. Six hours later it’s fairly painful to walk on. However, there’s no discoloration and very minimal s… --- ## [Brexit poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brexit-poll/746547)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brexit-poll/746547 "2016-06-20T16:47:04Z")
I’m not looking for a debate here. If one starts in this thread I won’t be a major participant. I’m just curious where the British dopers lie on this issue at this stage. Obviously the exact date we’ll be asked the quest… --- ## [Another Tipping Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-tipping-thread/847960)
**Author:** [@Damuri\_Ajashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Damuri_Ajashi)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-tipping-thread/847960 "2020-03-31T19:20:35Z")
Why has the tipping rate gone up from 15% to 20-25% for in restaurant dining? Why is 20% starting to become an expected tip for deliveries? Why is 20% starting to become an expected tip for pick up orders? --- ## [Fuck you Dealership, I bought a Toyota, not a "Dealership" Toyota.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-dealership-i-bought-a-toyota-not-a-dealership-toyota/671486)
**Author:** [@AnthonyElite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnthonyElite)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-you-dealership-i-bought-a-toyota-not-a-dealership-toyota/671486 "2015-10-02T05:41:03Z")
I leased a 2011 Toyota Corrola from a dealership in a big city. I received excellent service and was quite pleased with my experience. I bought in a big city about 60 miles away to have more selection and better pricing.… --- ## [Bruce Willis' looks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bruce-willis-looks/650742)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bruce-willis-looks/650742 "2013-04-23T17:32:14Z")
Even back in high school, I remember women going on about how good looking Bruce Willis was. I can see that some men are good looking and I admit that taste can vary. Yet I never quite got what made Bruce Willis good loo… --- ## [Confused as CRAP about taking Tamiflu while pregnant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-as-crap-about-taking-tamiflu-while-pregnant/512754)
**Author:** [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2009, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-as-crap-about-taking-tamiflu-while-pregnant/512754 "2009-10-08T00:53:26Z")
First things first: I have seen both my OB and my GP about this. There. Now, the story: I am 27 weeks pregnant. I came down with what I thought was a cold a week ago Friday. Typical scratchy throat, sneezing, mild … --- ## [Awsome Moments in Good Science Fiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awsome-moments-in-good-science-fiction/463731)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2008, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awsome-moments-in-good-science-fiction/463731 "2008-09-26T17:20:34Z")
In this thread:http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=10199827&posted=1#post10199827 phouka suggested listing Moments of Awesomeness in Science Fiction. I submit that this would derail the thread, and that… --- ## [Can You Still Buy Blank 8-Track Cartridges?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-still-buy-blank-8-track-cartridges/522961)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2010, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-still-buy-blank-8-track-cartridges/522961 "2010-01-02T16:58:17Z")
I saw a vintage 8-track recording deck on Ebay-which made me wonder, are there still people using these things? And, are blank cartridges still made? --- ## [Enough with the fucking "Hey, Soul Sister" goddamn fucking shit already!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enough-with-the-fucking-hey-soul-sister-goddamn-fucking-shit-already/556945)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2010, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enough-with-the-fucking-hey-soul-sister-goddamn-fucking-shit-already/556945 "2010-10-16T04:32:45Z")
Holy Teri, mother of Todd, is there anyone in the advertising community whose motherfucking job it is to actually watch all the other fucking ads being put out there and say, “Hey, you know, 9,472 other people are using … --- ## [Should We (USA) Attack Syria?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-usa-attack-syria/280200)
**Author:** [@barbitu8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/barbitu8)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2004, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-we-usa-attack-syria/280200 "2004-12-29T03:47:57Z")
This news article indicates that this is likely in the near future, and for good reason. --- ## [The Walking Dead; 6.09 "No Way Out" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-6-09-no-way-out-open-spoilers/746136)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2016, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-6-09-no-way-out-open-spoilers/746136 "2016-02-19T18:12:48Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] Now that walkers have shown up inside the gates of Alexandria, Rick and the other survivors are scared and outnumbered. \[/QUOTE\] The show’s back from hiatus tonight; Greg Nicotero, Carrie Underwood and a s… --- ## [Is marzipan candy a Euro only thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-marzipan-candy-a-euro-only-thing/630813)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2012, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-marzipan-candy-a-euro-only-thing/630813 "2012-08-11T06:42:04Z")
My mom was from Germany and she used to like this candy that was basically a small basket of “fruits” made of marzipan, the only place I’ve ever seen it is Euro import stores. Is there any candy made in the USA out of m… --- ## [Did anyone else "just say no"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-else-just-say-no/984537)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 264\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2023, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-else-just-say-no/984537 "2023-06-25T17:15:07Z")
Sometimes I feel like I’m in a super minority in that I never tried recreational illegal substances. Partly because from age 19 to 57, I held security clearances and was subject to random drug screening, but mostly, I tr… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=779&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=781&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)