# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=819&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:** 820 --- ## [What's the funniest thing you've EVER seen/heard/done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-funniest-thing-youve-ever-seen-heard-done/232608)
**Author:** [@spittingkitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spittingkitten)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2004, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-funniest-thing-youve-ever-seen-heard-done/232608 "2004-03-14T05:34:41Z")
Just lookin for a laugh… :smiley: Sorry, I don’t know mine off the top of my head…I’ll think about it tho! --- ## [Guess what? We don't give a fuck that you are from NYC...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-what-we-dont-give-a-fuck-that-you-are-from-nyc/375482)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2006, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-what-we-dont-give-a-fuck-that-you-are-from-nyc/375482 "2006-10-23T13:40:55Z")
My wife and I were watching that Bobby Flay Throwdown show on Food Network last night and it was a competition over donuts. Well they bring in the 2 judges and one of them is a police detective. But not just any cop, h… --- ## [Ba-dee-ya, Rantin' in September (monthly mini rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ba-dee-ya-rantin-in-september-monthly-mini-rants/970706)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 289\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2022, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ba-dee-ya-rantin-in-september-monthly-mini-rants/970706 "2022-10-01T02:51:52Z")
My first mini rant of September is about my uninterruptable power supply (UPS). It does its job pretty well, when I have minor power outages my PC stays on (my main computer is a desktop I built). It also has a nice fe… --- ## [Why don't some people retire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-some-people-retire/691513)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2014, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-some-people-retire/691513 "2014-06-26T14:55:32Z")
I have a coworker ho just got his 50 year pin. Its an award so rare they had to have it especially made. The man is 72 and if he would retire, would get 82% of his salary plus social security but working, he actually is… --- ## [The Hangover 2: Seen it thread (boxed spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hangover-2-seen-it-thread-boxed-spoilers/583603)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hangover-2-seen-it-thread-boxed-spoilers/583603 "2012-01-22T16:12:50Z")
I saw The Hangover 2 last night. As the trailers would suggest, it’s the exact same movie as the first one, even more so than you might expect. It’s got the exact same framing structure with exact same scenes (Opening wi… --- ## [Obama's Church - a problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obamas-church-a-problem/451120)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2008, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obamas-church-a-problem/451120 "2008-06-04T03:42:19Z")
Try to put aside the inflammatory clips and just look at the churches of which each candidate is a member. And trying not to draw equivalencies between other more tangential religious figures who support each… what can … --- ## [Fromage! Help me create a cheesy, cheesy iPod mix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fromage-help-me-create-a-cheesy-cheesy-ipod-mix/501923)
**Author:** [@Eats\_Crayons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eats_Crayons)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2009, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fromage-help-me-create-a-cheesy-cheesy-ipod-mix/501923 "2009-07-16T13:17:43Z")
I am trying to put together a mix of cheesy tunes for my iPod. So far, Air Supply is featured prominently, “Total Eclipse of the Heart” has earned a spot do to its overwrought power baladness. I’m thinking some tunes f… --- ## [KY Tries Ed Run Around Establishment Clause](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ky-tries-ed-run-around-establishment-clause/508005)
**Author:** [@DanBlather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DanBlather)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2009, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ky-tries-ed-run-around-establishment-clause/508005 "2009-09-10T01:27:26Z")
Unbelieveable: Loved this gem: And then later: Of course a judge threw it out, but it will be appealed. --- ## [Spazurek, for the love of god, be a parent!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spazurek-for-the-love-of-god-be-a-parent/437867)
**Author:** [@NightRabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NightRabbit)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2008, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spazurek-for-the-love-of-god-be-a-parent/437867 "2008-02-19T19:19:40Z")
In relation to this thread. Long story short, spazurek sends his 2-year-old son to daycare for 8 hours a day, before that it was 11 hours a day. After spending time with his son, the daycare people pull him aside and sa… --- ## [Let there be light....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-there-be-light/414447)
**Author:** [@lightwait](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lightwait)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2007, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-there-be-light/414447 "2007-08-15T02:32:54Z")
When God said, “Let their be Light:” and there was Light, the only begotten was born—the Light of the world (kosmos). By, in, and through the Light, the heavens and the Earth were born. Moreover, the heavens declare the … --- ## [New Game. I like my women...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-i-like-my-women/72716)
**Author:** [@Whammo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whammo)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2001, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-i-like-my-women/72716 "2001-07-25T12:08:53Z")
Saw this on another messageboard, looked pretty fun. Rules are pretty straight forward. It goes like this… I like my women like I like my (insert object). Then a witty catch phrase. Leave your post with an object that t… --- ## [The CRA/repeal of Glass-Steagal caused the financial crisis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cra-repeal-of-glass-steagal-caused-the-financial-crisis/631564)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2012, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-cra-repeal-of-glass-steagal-caused-the-financial-crisis/631564 "2012-08-21T02:01:56Z")
I hear on these boards that one or the other of these acts of Congress caused the financial crisis, based on the ideological persuasion of the poster. I usually skip over this thinking that it’s partisan bullshit and th… --- ## [What do you think a housewife's responsibilities include?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-a-housewifes-responsibilities-include/302954)
**Author:** [@Mr.Slant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Slant)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-a-housewifes-responsibilities-include/302954 "2015-12-03T00:47:39Z")
I’m curious as to what you feel a reasonable set of responsiblities would be for a housewife. Assume a 1500 square foot dwelling, no children, no pregnancy, two cars, and a socio-economic status firmly in the “middle”. … --- ## [mr \[Paul McCartney is a curse on humanity\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-paul-mccartney-is-a-curse-on-humanity/583039)
**Author:** [@jamesbanville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jamesbanville)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2011, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-paul-mccartney-is-a-curse-on-humanity/583039 "2011-05-28T16:18:12Z")
Am I the only one who thinks Paul McCartney is a a curse on humanity and should be banged up for the rest of his miserable life? Please tell me this is not so. --- ## [100m sprinters upper body](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100m-sprinters-upper-body/630719)
**Author:** [@Sizzles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sizzles)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2012, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/100m-sprinters-upper-body/630719 "2012-08-18T01:34:30Z")
Watching the Olympic 100m finals, I noticed how developed the sprinters upper bodies were. It seems like a lot of extra weight to carry. Where’s the advantage having big muscular arms when your a sprinter ? --- ## [What is the name for this phobia/anxiety?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-for-this-phobia-anxiety/543083)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2015, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-for-this-phobia-anxiety/543083 "2015-06-27T14:19:20Z")
I know this has been asked, but I can’t think of any keywords to search with. I’m talking about that fear that one would have if they visited a place like the Grand Canyon. I and others I know are afraid that if we were… --- ## [Portable generator wired into home wiring, yes or no?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portable-generator-wired-into-home-wiring-yes-or-no/478482)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2008, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portable-generator-wired-into-home-wiring-yes-or-no/478482 "2008-12-28T00:29:01Z")
Due to the ice storms (followed by sub zero temps) I’ve been without power since Friday afternoon. I scored a 5700 watt generator yesterday morning and I’m running a 1500 watt space heater and the computer. Also heating … --- ## [When did the master bathroom become common place?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-master-bathroom-become-common-place/695622)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-master-bathroom-become-common-place/695622 "2014-08-18T17:44:37Z")
Cuz, I’m posting this from a house that was built in 1935. It’s a three bedroom home and it originally only had one bathroom! (It now has two. The original was split into two separate bathrooms so the master bedroom coul… --- ## [Jerseyisms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerseyisms/584647)
**Author:** [@samjones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samjones)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2011, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerseyisms/584647 "2011-06-13T21:52:32Z")
Burg-a-lar Jew-ler-y --- ## [My stepmother is a vandal and a theif](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-stepmother-is-a-vandal-and-a-theif/123295)
**Author:** [@kung\_fu\_lola](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kung_fu_lola)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2002, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-stepmother-is-a-vandal-and-a-theif/123295 "2002-08-18T00:22:06Z")
Six months ago, it was midnight and I was writing down a list of songs I wanted a friend of mine to burn onto a mix CD for me (No not pirated music; he’s in a band and the music is his). I was making this list in my writ… --- ## [Marriage And Age - Youngest, Oldest & Difference In Age](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-and-age-youngest-oldest-difference-in-age/548958)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2010, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-and-age-youngest-oldest-difference-in-age/548958 "2010-10-05T10:11:34Z")
I was watching Maude and Carol was dating the guy who would later go on to be Jackie’s (on Roseanne) husband There was an 11 year age difference and Maude, normally liberal was upset with predictable hillarious results.… --- ## [Is the American Flag an 'Offensive' Symbol (in the USA)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-american-flag-an-offensive-symbol-in-the-usa/706169)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2014, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-american-flag-an-offensive-symbol-in-the-usa/706169 "2014-12-09T19:29:07Z")
My family physician recently moved to a new office. In his old office, the American flag was prominently displayed in the lobby. But not in his new office. The new lobby is a little smaller than the old one, so I assumed… --- ## [Hipaa/privacy violation by pharmacist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hipaa-privacy-violation-by-pharmacist/512063)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2009, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hipaa-privacy-violation-by-pharmacist/512063 "2009-10-04T23:39:02Z")
I am a regular patron of the local CVS Pharmacy. They fulfill my needs for Lexapro, Alprazolam and Plan B (twice.) I’m on a first name basis with the main male pharmacist and the main female pharmacist. They know me b… --- ## [Fantasy Football general discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-general-discussion/600650)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantasy-football-general-discussion/600650 "2012-01-02T05:21:26Z")
I should’ve started an in-season thread earlier, where everyone could ask matchup questions, gripe about ridiculous losses, form of a Chris Johnson Owners support group, whatever comes to mind. Speaking of Chris Johnson… --- ## [Did Kamala Harris work at McDonalds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-kamala-harris-work-at-mcdonalds/1006631)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 438\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2024, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-kamala-harris-work-at-mcdonalds/1006631 "2024-09-17T20:02:11Z")
I’m voting for Kamala either way, but I’d prefer her not to lie. She says she and her man Doug worked there, McDonalds doesn’t appear to confirm. Snopes lists the topic, “Research In Progress” I don’t understand, eith… --- ## [Let's discuss the destruction of Alderaan from Alderaan's perspective](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-discuss-the-destruction-of-alderaan-from-alderaans-perspective/499778)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2009, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-discuss-the-destruction-of-alderaan-from-alderaans-perspective/499778 "2009-06-30T15:53:13Z")
So, suppose you are Joe Alderaan, living your ordinary life on the peaceful planet of Alderaan. Unknown to you, events are transpiring in space nearby and --poof–, your planet becomes an uncharted asteroid field. What … --- ## [How Many Hetero Male Dopers Dislike Anal Sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-hetero-male-dopers-dislike-anal-sex/533557)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2010, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-hetero-male-dopers-dislike-anal-sex/533557 "2010-04-01T20:45:39Z")
This is a weird question for me. I don’t know how to feel about it. My wife likes it up the ass from time to time. Generally, I’m happy to oblige. However, I am also generally repulsed by the idea as well. It doesn’t … --- ## [Anything wrong with woman having a "Sugar Daddy" & giving "girlfriend experience" & sex etc?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-wrong-with-woman-having-a-sugar-daddy-giving-girlfriend-experience-sex-etc/726481)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2015, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-wrong-with-woman-having-a-sugar-daddy-giving-girlfriend-experience-sex-etc/726481 "2015-07-31T15:04:55Z")
Objectively is there anything wrong or immoral about an adult woman entering into a relationship with a non-married adult man where she is paid a monthly stipend and (in addition) regular shopping sprees, fine dinners, e… --- ## [The Fountain of Yoot. Guest MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fountain-of-yoot-guest-mmp/326582)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 264\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2005, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fountain-of-yoot-guest-mmp/326582 "2005-10-25T03:23:17Z")
Hey, somebody’s gotta start this thing up, might as well be me. So, anyway, ACBG and I spent three days in St. Augustine, FL. We had a great time. Lots of stuff to see and do, lots of good food, lots of TMI stuff I won’… --- ## [How do they get babies to cry in movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-they-get-babies-to-cry-in-movies/346382)
**Author:** [@TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TellMeI_mNotCrazy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2006, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-they-get-babies-to-cry-in-movies/346382 "2006-02-28T07:44:42Z")
Yes, I know that babies tend to cry a lot anyway, but a lot of scenes specifically require the baby to be crying as part of the story at that moment. How do they ensure the babies are crying when they need to be, especi… --- ## [What's with the American obesity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-american-obesity/576378)
**Author:** [@scamartistry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scamartistry)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2011, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-the-american-obesity/576378 "2011-04-19T16:13:49Z")
How come such a large percentage of americans are obese? Is there any other explanation other than the “fast food explanation”? --- ## [Can you sue anyone for anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-sue-anyone-for-anything/178398)
**Author:** [@DarrenS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarrenS)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2014, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-sue-anyone-for-anything/178398 "2014-06-18T01:26:34Z")
I’m mainly interested in US law, but other countries feel free to weigh in. I’ve heard a couple of contradictory positions (including on this very board): you can sue anyone for anything, but it doesn’t mean you’ll wi… --- ## [Did Jim Rockford carry a gun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-jim-rockford-carry-a-gun/716737)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-jim-rockford-carry-a-gun/716737 "2024-03-15T20:06:24Z")
The Rockford Files often plays in the background while I work. I like the noise of the TV, and I don’t have to pay attention to what’s on. (Although there are things on TV that I can’t filter out, which is why I play i… --- ## [Joe Lieberman Can Kiss My Godless Backside](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-lieberman-can-kiss-my-godless-backside/31026)
**Author:** [@Eve](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eve)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2003, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-lieberman-can-kiss-my-godless-backside/31026 "2003-03-14T14:14:45Z")
Just what we need, another religious fanatic in politics! I read in the Times this morning a speech Lieberman just gave in Michigan: “As a people we need to reaffirm our faith and renew the dedication of our nation and o… --- ## [DrDeth is Pitted Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drdeth-is-pitted-again/1024044)
**Author:** [@Stranger\_On\_A\_Train](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stranger_On_A_Train)\ **Replies:** 228\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drdeth-is-pitted-again/1024044 "2026-05-25T22:32:56Z")
Continuing the discussion from How to stop an illegal war before it starts: Sure. You’re a comprehensive imbecile who can’t fathom even the essentials what you read or come up with a rational argument based upon estab… --- ## [Glenn Beck is Robert Fucking Langdon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glenn-beck-is-robert-fucking-langdon/508829)
**Author:** [@wierdaaron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wierdaaron)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2009, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glenn-beck-is-robert-fucking-langdon/508829 "2009-10-21T18:07:36Z")
If you watch that entire video without dying, you win a prize: insanity. I pit anybody who can defend that video as anything but utter, complete, raving horse shit. --- ## [I wonder what it's like for a celebrity to NOT be noticed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wonder-what-its-like-for-a-celebrity-to-not-be-noticed/742211)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2016, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wonder-what-its-like-for-a-celebrity-to-not-be-noticed/742211 "2016-01-12T00:36:32Z")
As I age I am familiar with fewer and fewer stars of tv, movies, sports, or music so if say I happened to sit down next to the star of a top tv show for example, I wouldnt know them. So I wonder, what is it like for a c… --- ## [Carfax $35 v. InstaVin $7 v.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carfax-35-v-instavin-7-v/601557)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2014, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carfax-35-v-instavin-7-v/601557 "2014-06-13T03:58:35Z")
I am selling my car. I would like to be able to offer some kind of independently-verified information to potential purchasers. Carfax is the most famous and does the most advertising and appears to be vastly more expen… --- ## [Doper Poets - come participate in the SDMB Poetry Sweatshop!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-poets-come-participate-in-the-sdmb-poetry-sweatshop/513151)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2009, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-poets-come-participate-in-the-sdmb-poetry-sweatshop/513151 "2009-10-18T22:25:09Z")
Okay, here is what I’m proposing. Sometime in the weekend of Oct. 17th - 18th, anyone interested in participating will have one hour to write a poem. The poem must incorporate three words, selected at random by me, whi… --- ## [Are some scientific theories so harmful they should be suppressed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-some-scientific-theories-so-harmful-they-should-be-suppressed/926672)
**Author:** [@DemonTree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DemonTree)\ **Replies:** 251\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-some-scientific-theories-so-harmful-they-should-be-suppressed/926672 "2020-12-03T00:57:48Z")
Not Nazism or Communism. I’m talking about scientific theories that could be true or false, and are amenable to proof (as much as any scientific theory is). For example, the idea that innate differences between men and … --- ## [Another bitchy "worst-of" thread: Your votes for worst bestsellers or classics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bitchy-worst-of-thread-your-votes-for-worst-bestsellers-or-classics/325147)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2005, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bitchy-worst-of-thread-your-votes-for-worst-bestsellers-or-classics/325147 "2005-10-12T13:59:47Z")
Straightforward: what bestsellers or classic works of lit do you feel are the most poorly written or otherwise qualify for a “worst” list? A few of my pics: Anything John Grisham has written since The Client. He’s far… --- ## [US Army Mutiny in Iraq - Soldiers refuse to drive death convoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-army-mutiny-in-iraq-soldiers-refuse-to-drive-death-convoy/269656)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2004, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-army-mutiny-in-iraq-soldiers-refuse-to-drive-death-convoy/269656 "2004-12-08T11:29:59Z")
The 81st Regional Support Readiness Command of the Army Reserves in Iraq was ordered to drive a mission that was dangerous, unprotected, and useless. They were being sent on a 200-mile trip in broken-down trucks with no … --- ## [Palin: To Criticize Me Is To Deny My Free Speech Rights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palin-to-criticize-me-is-to-deny-my-free-speech-rights/470473)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2008, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/palin-to-criticize-me-is-to-deny-my-free-speech-rights/470473 "2008-11-05T12:31:51Z")
She really is dumb as a post: Come see the free-speech suppression inherent in the system. Sheesh. --- ## [The 2016 nominees will be...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-nominees-will-be/598620)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2016-nominees-will-be/598620 "2012-01-02T11:12:46Z")
Chris Christie vs. Andrew Cuomo. Suck it, rest of country! --- ## [Concerned about getting a black or foreign doctor? Make sure to use www.whitedoctor.org!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concerned-about-getting-a-black-or-foreign-doctor-make-sure-to-use-www-whitedoctor-org/528936)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concerned-about-getting-a-black-or-foreign-doctor-make-sure-to-use-www-whitedoctor-org/528936 "2010-02-18T04:54:07Z")
The website http://www.blackdoctor.org/index2.aspx makes sure you have a black doctor available for your black needs. Don’t we need a place where white people can be sure they will get a white doctor sensitive to their w… --- ## [Bonds' record is LEGiT, mutherfuckers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bonds-record-is-legit-mutherfuckers/414944)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2007, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bonds-record-is-legit-mutherfuckers/414944 "2007-08-13T15:19:38Z")
I have been a Barry Bonds fan ever since his days with the Pirates. I can’t believe all the shit he has gotten/is getting about his accomplishment (i.e., beating Henry Aaron’s record of 755 career homers), inarguably one… --- ## [Is It Possible To Make Homemade Rice Krispies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-make-homemade-rice-krispies/560602)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2010, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-make-homemade-rice-krispies/560602 "2010-11-15T17:19:30Z")
I don’t mean the rice krispie treats, you know the marshmallow mixed with the cereal, but rather making the cereal Rice Krispies, from scratch. I googled around but I keep coming up with page after page of how to make (… --- ## [Top Tier Gas.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-tier-gas/734753)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2015, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-tier-gas/734753 "2015-10-19T04:18:06Z")
Rumour has it that some national retail gasoline brands are better than others. Mostly having to do with the amount of additives in the fuel. More additives = less engine gunk buildup over time. I’ve googled around so… --- ## [Cricket - Eng vs India test series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-eng-vs-india-test-series/590255)
**Author:** [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2011, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cricket-eng-vs-india-test-series/590255 "2011-08-22T20:55:42Z")
I’ve been away for a few days and realised that we don’t have a cricket thread on the go…most remiss. The current series has just got underway and the first test is coming to a fruity conclusion at Lord’s. A bit of per… --- ## [Straight Dope about State Farm and Traffic Tickets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-about-state-farm-and-traffic-tickets/318423)
**Author:** [@Una\_Persson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Una_Persson)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2005, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-dope-about-state-farm-and-traffic-tickets/318423 "2005-08-24T21:50:45Z")
Last week I ended up with my first ticket in nearly 15 years - I went through an intersection as the light changed from yellow to red, and a cop pulled me over. OK, that’s fine, I deserve that, and I freely admitted it t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=818&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=820&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)