# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=866&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:** 867 --- ## [10,000 government email addresses in Ashley Madison list](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-000-government-email-addresses-in-ashley-madison-list/728340)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2015, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/10-000-government-email-addresses-in-ashley-madison-list/728340 "2015-08-27T16:50:53Z")
http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/08/19/ashley-madison-hack-identities-of-33-million-aspiring-adulterers-released-online.html The headline says government officials but that’s misleading since they’re just .go… --- ## [Things parents say to their kids that may not be quite accurate…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-parents-say-to-their-kids-that-may-not-be-quite-accurate/791961)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2017, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-parents-say-to-their-kids-that-may-not-be-quite-accurate/791961 "2017-09-07T01:59:05Z")
The Piper Cub made a bit of a mess in the TV room. I told him to tidy up and kept working on the dishes. Heard a noise, turned around and there he was with his red light sabre. “I am a Sith Lord,” he grimly announced. … --- ## [President Jimmy Carter: Success or failure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-jimmy-carter-success-or-failure/328998)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2005, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/president-jimmy-carter-success-or-failure/328998 "2005-11-09T11:46:43Z")
Previous thread on President George H W Bush President Carter was in office from Jan 1977- Jan 1981 The Good: Camp David Accords. SALT II Treaty Creation of the Department of Energy Panama Canal Treaty Paul Volcke… --- ## [Commonly mangled phrases or words](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commonly-mangled-phrases-or-words/334867)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2006, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commonly-mangled-phrases-or-words/334867 "2006-01-17T01:29:51Z")
Just heard someone on the tube say “I could care less.” when what he really meant was “I couldn’t care less.” What else ya got ? --- ## [REPOST: "Fired for being politically incorrect"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repost-fired-for-being-politically-incorrect/1799)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2001, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repost-fired-for-being-politically-incorrect/1799 "2001-06-16T21:26:37Z")
Earlier this evening I had all instances of Melin’s post “Fired for being politically incorrect” pulled. On reflection, I should have left it up in the Pit, so I’m reposting. Concerning the substance of Melin’s post, I’… --- ## [Octopus has a point](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-has-a-point/939062)
**Author:** [@FigNorton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FigNorton)\ **Replies:** 178\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/octopus-has-a-point/939062 "2021-04-20T17:25:17Z")
It’s on the top of his head. --- ## [What does Mary Kate whisper to Sean at the end of "The Quiet Man?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-mary-kate-whisper-to-sean-at-the-end-of-the-quiet-man/330983)
**Author:** [@Marlitharn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marlitharn)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2005, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-mary-kate-whisper-to-sean-at-the-end-of-the-quiet-man/330983 "2005-11-15T06:14:36Z")
According to the IMDB , But surely someone somewhere must know? I can’t remember if Maureen O’Hara’s mouth is visible for that line or not; if it is, wouldn’t a good lip reader be able to tell what she’s saying? Myse… --- ## [Peace Protestors, Grow The Fuck Up!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peace-protestors-grow-the-fuck-up/84584)
**Author:** [@gobear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gobear)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2001, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peace-protestors-grow-the-fuck-up/84584 "2001-10-05T01:16:02Z")
Even though the IMF and World Bank prudently canceled their meetings in DC this month, the fuckhead anarchists and hippies paraded anyway, this time protesting in an anti-capitalist, anti-racism, anti-technology march. T… --- ## [Sallah is Gimli?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sallah-is-gimli/548792)
**Author:** [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sallah-is-gimli/548792 "2010-08-05T17:42:03Z")
Sallah is Gimli?! Excuse me while I have a heart attack. A 6’1 tall actor played Gimli?! Excuse me while I have another heart attack. Were you all aware of this? I can’t have been the only one! --- ## [What happens if you leave pan on lit burner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-you-leave-pan-on-lit-burner/161836)
**Author:** [@nisosbar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nisosbar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2003, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-you-leave-pan-on-lit-burner/161836 "2003-03-17T14:08:58Z")
and there’s nothing in the pan? Does the enamel melt? --- ## [Have you ever seriously considered killing yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-seriously-considered-killing-yourself/519671)
**Author:** [@panaccione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panaccione)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2009, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-seriously-considered-killing-yourself/519671 "2009-12-07T04:29:25Z")
It’s something that’s floated around in my mind since I was in gradeschool. I remember having a bad day and just thinking about throwing myself off a cliff. And, up until about two or three years ago, I don’t think I e… --- ## [Grate Wall of Fire - Alternatives to Fireplace Insert](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grate-wall-of-fire-alternatives-to-fireplace-insert/559414)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grate-wall-of-fire-alternatives-to-fireplace-insert/559414 "2010-11-08T19:02:18Z")
We want to maximize the potential of our fireplace but we really can’t afford an insert right now. My boyfriend’s dad recommended we try a reflective fireback. While searching for them, I came across the Grate Wall of Fi… --- ## [Real true store names I drove by today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-true-store-names-i-drove-by-today/457027)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2012, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-true-store-names-i-drove-by-today/457027 "2012-05-11T16:07:52Z")
I live in a part of Jakarta sometimes called “Kampung expat.” The combination of Indonesian sensibilities with a desire to appeal to rich foreigners by using English names sometimes leads to some fetchingly peculiar stor… --- ## [Attempted line jumpers, just fucking stop!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attempted-line-jumpers-just-fucking-stop/635983)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2012, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attempted-line-jumpers-just-fucking-stop/635983 "2012-10-05T20:04:52Z")
Sideway’ers, the line starts behind the last person, parking your shopping cart off to the side of the line and trying to inch in or hope someone is slow to move so you can quickly merge in ahead of them is not joining t… --- ## [Charlie Webster blames Romney's loss on Mystery Black People:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-webster-blames-romneys-loss-on-mystery-black-people/641119)
**Author:** [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2012, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-webster-blames-romneys-loss-on-mystery-black-people/641119 "2012-11-17T17:37:30Z")
Maine GOP head, Charlie Webster blames Romney’s loss on Mystery Black People: He goes on to say that “he heard” that “some guys” were going door to door, telling people that Republicans were going to take away their w… --- ## [God, I F\*\*\*ing Hate Carrie Underwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-i-f-ing-hate-carrie-underwood/484988)
**Author:** [@Fiddle\_Peghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiddle_Peghead)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2009, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-i-f-ing-hate-carrie-underwood/484988 "2009-02-12T04:13:44Z")
Take your skinny white ass, and get the fuck off of my TV. Yeah, I know, I could just turn off the TV, but then I wouldn’t have the chance to rant like this, now would I? No offense to my white friends. --- ## [Why are physicians in the UK called "Doctor" when they aren't?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-physicians-in-the-uk-called-doctor-when-they-arent/466230)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Smithee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alan_Smithee)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2008, 8:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-physicians-in-the-uk-called-doctor-when-they-arent/466230 "2008-10-07T08:42:45Z")
I always assumed that physicians were commonly called doctors because they were the most commonly encountered higher-degree holders in most people’s experience. (Especially in pre-modern and medieval society where few pe… --- ## [Why Me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-me/19445)
**Author:** [@WallyM7](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WallyM7)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2001, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-me/19445 "2001-03-07T00:20:50Z")
A couple of weeks ago, a lady who lives across the street from us came over to ask me if I’d take a look at her stove as the oven was not working. She’s a divorcee with a ten year old daughter and I’ve helped her out in … --- ## [Pitting The Republican for no reason whatsoever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-the-republican-for-no-reason-whatsoever/195920)
**Author:** [@rjung](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rjung)\ **Replies:** 212\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2003, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-the-republican-for-no-reason-whatsoever/195920 "2003-08-23T19:37:10Z")
Well, this should be a thread about pitting the newest Great Debater, The Republican, but to be honest, I can’t really do a good introductory rant here. Actually, I should be fair, and mention that I’ve only skimmed the… --- ## [Do any religions prohibit bathing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-religions-prohibit-bathing/392729)
**Author:** [@BMax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMax)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2007, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-religions-prohibit-bathing/392729 "2007-02-19T23:45:47Z")
In response to this post in a different thread, I got to wondering. When I was in high school we had a custodian who did not bathe regularly. His body odor changed and became more pungent as time went on. The halls of m… --- ## [Rectal suppositories for a sore throat.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rectal-suppositories-for-a-sore-throat/525136)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2010, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rectal-suppositories-for-a-sore-throat/525136 "2010-01-21T07:33:02Z")
I had a hell of a sore throat recently, and my wife suggested I ask the pharmacist for OTC suppositories. At first I thought it was a humourous linguistic mix-up, and that she was looking for “lozenge,” or something – b… --- ## [Anyone plan to air travel on 9/11/11? Would you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-plan-to-air-travel-on-9-11-11-would-you/590917)
**Author:** [@PunditLisa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PunditLisa)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-plan-to-air-travel-on-9-11-11-would-you/590917 "2011-08-02T19:58:22Z")
My DH is traveling to NYC for a business meeting on 9/8, and has opted to stay the weekend and visit friends. I was booking a hotel room for him on points, and it was only when the reservationist said to me, “Okay, we h… --- ## [Pseudotriton ruber ruber is admittedly disingenuous.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pseudotriton-ruber-ruber-is-admittedly-disingenuous/467185)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2008, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pseudotriton-ruber-ruber-is-admittedly-disingenuous/467185 "2008-10-16T06:36:43Z")
Here’s the thread where you admitted it. This, of course, is thread you requested I open for you, since apparently you’re too frail to just open one yourself. Knock yerself out, jack-hole. --- ## [Dear Fucknugget: This is NOT A LIFESTYLE!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-fucknugget-this-is-not-a-lifestyle/110781)
**Author:** [@Mockingbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mockingbird)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2002, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-fucknugget-this-is-not-a-lifestyle/110781 "2002-06-05T06:38:02Z")
Ok, you phlegm based being attempting to pass itself off as a carbon based life form, get it through your pointed little head: BEING GAY IS NOT A MOTHERFUCKING LIFESTYLE! I, and every other gay man, lesbian, trans, etc,… --- ## [Am I the only one who cares that Hope Solo is a crazy bitch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-cares-that-hope-solo-is-a-crazy-bitch/724371)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2015, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-cares-that-hope-solo-is-a-crazy-bitch/724371 "2015-07-10T00:30:19Z")
She has a restraining order for a high school student.. She taunted police officers. If she was a black maie, this would have turned out much differently. There is documented incidents of her assualting her family. There… --- ## [By What Logic Did Jesus Die For My Sins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/by-what-logic-did-jesus-die-for-my-sins/135724)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2002, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/by-what-logic-did-jesus-die-for-my-sins/135724 "2002-11-23T20:22:30Z")
In this thread, I asked the following question: The only answer I received was less than satisfying, some thing about a sin payment from Leviticus. If that is the best explanation that can be put forth, then I find th… --- ## [The US tipping system poisons the eating out well](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-us-tipping-system-poisons-the-eating-out-well/405430)
**Author:** [@zhongguorenmin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zhongguorenmin)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-us-tipping-system-poisons-the-eating-out-well/405430 "2024-10-30T17:34:10Z")
As this IMHO thread about dining out got steadily more personal and heated, I was thinking how this is simply not an issue here in the UK. Here all waiters get minimum wage ($10.50/hr) and tips are a bit of a bonus on t… --- ## [The manly weepers - What films are OK for men to cry while watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-manly-weepers-what-films-are-ok-for-men-to-cry-while-watching/384484)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2007, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-manly-weepers-what-films-are-ok-for-men-to-cry-while-watching/384484 "2007-01-04T02:54:27Z")
From this thread we have: Old Yeller Brian’s Song Field of Dreams (maybe) What are some other films that reduce grown men to sobs, or a river of silent tears and snuffles. What other films make you broad shouldered,… --- ## [What is the worst single factual mistake ever made by one person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-single-factual-mistake-ever-made-by-one-person/704221)
**Author:** [@chappachula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chappachula)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2014, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-single-factual-mistake-ever-made-by-one-person/704221 "2014-11-18T05:51:50Z")
(And please don’t tell me about your marriage. :slight\_smile: ) I’m interested in cases where one person made one mistake; A simple, factual mistake which could easily have been prevented with a little care, and whic… --- ## [If Jesus was a poor carpenter how would his customers get justice for his delivering bad work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-jesus-was-a-poor-carpenter-how-would-his-customers-get-justice-for-his-delivering-bad-work/675157)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-jesus-was-a-poor-carpenter-how-would-his-customers-get-justice-for-his-delivering-bad-work/675157 "2013-12-27T16:57:10Z")
Let’s say back in biblical times you agreed to barter a carpenter like Jesus or blacksmith or other tradesman food for doing some work you needed done, but his work is very poor quality when finished. What would be your… --- ## [How much does a drink cost at your local bar/club?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-a-drink-cost-at-your-local-bar-club/478695)
**Author:** [@WormTheRed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WormTheRed)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2008, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-does-a-drink-cost-at-your-local-bar-club/478695 "2008-12-31T00:00:07Z")
I managed to hijack the “VIP-club” thread in GQ and have thus decided that this issue is worth it’s own thread :slight\_smile: So how much does a beer/drink cost at your local water hole? Over here, you buy a beer for 7… --- ## [I pit SkipMagic for being twee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-skipmagic-for-being-twee/302611)
**Author:** [@guinnog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guinnog)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2005, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-skipmagic-for-being-twee/302611 "2005-05-09T06:45:29Z")
In this thread http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=6129133#post6129133 SkipMagic warned me for daring to post something substantive about the Holocaust in a thread about the end of WW2, in MPSIMS. I f… --- ## [A question to C K Dexter Haven on the art of the insult in GD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-to-c-k-dexter-haven-on-the-art-of-the-insult-in-gd/380011)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2006, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-to-c-k-dexter-haven-on-the-art-of-the-insult-in-gd/380011 "2006-11-15T23:03:47Z")
C K Dexter Haven, I placed this here in GD and not The Pit because it is a serious question that I’d like to handle seriously, not fliply. And it seems there is a debate as to what does and does not constitute a violati… --- ## [Are Human Rights Just an Outgrowth of Christian Culture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-human-rights-just-an-outgrowth-of-christian-culture/731539)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2015, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-human-rights-just-an-outgrowth-of-christian-culture/731539 "2015-10-03T20:12:17Z")
I was inspired to write this thread, by this Wikipedia article. As you can see, some Muslim nations and cultures are skeptical of the western notion of universal human rights: (BTW, here is the link to the “UDHR”, he i… --- ## [London Car Bombs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-car-bombs/410033)
**Author:** [@chowder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chowder)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2007, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-car-bombs/410033 "2007-07-13T13:47:45Z")
So 2 car bombs were discovered in London and fortunately disarmed before they exploded. They contained gas bottles, loads of litres of petrol and hundreds of nails, if they had exploded God only knows the carnage they w… --- ## [If Carrot Top is such a hack comic why is he a Vegas headliner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-carrot-top-is-such-a-hack-comic-why-is-he-a-vegas-headliner/486953)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-carrot-top-is-such-a-hack-comic-why-is-he-a-vegas-headliner/486953 "2009-02-24T14:43:22Z")
It seems to be a common opinion that Carrot Top is the bottom of the comedic barrel and yet he’s a Vegas headliner, a spot usually reserved for top drawer comics like Seinfeld or Leno. Why the disparity? --- ## [Briffault's Law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/briffaults-law/642624)
**Author:** [@Modern\_Master](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Modern_Master)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2012, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/briffaults-law/642624 "2012-12-01T12:37:11Z")
What’s your opinion of Briffault’s Law? I’ll briefly explain the law. Briffault’s Law states that women will only associate with a man so long as the man continues to benefit the woman. Once the man proves that he can n… --- ## [If you see someone is BANNED...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-see-someone-is-banned/586349)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2011, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-see-someone-is-banned/586349 "2011-06-25T07:55:00Z")
Does curiosity get the better of you? I’ve seen a few threads lately that have been raised from the dead, with two or three of the original responders having been banned. I go through their post history to see what was t… --- ## [Circumcision](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/circumcision/646048)
**Author:** [@psythe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psythe)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/circumcision/646048 "2013-01-30T20:19:25Z")
OP here Cecil mentioned that men circumcised as infants do not remember the procedure. This may be the case as far as conscious memory is concerned, but some research suggests that the ability of the brain to feel futu… --- ## [RO: Cheerleader stripping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-cheerleader-stripping/632467)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2012, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ro-cheerleader-stripping/632467 "2012-08-27T23:06:59Z")
Forget Baby Boxing. That’s so last week. I’ve found a new best game ever: Judge and Jury. The rules are simple. You start as a high school cheerleading coach. (Just a tip: you’ll be finishing as a high school cheerlea… --- ## [Did Tesla predict the smartphone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-tesla-predict-the-smartphone/716220)
**Author:** [@Nature\_s\_Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nature_s_Call)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2015, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-tesla-predict-the-smartphone/716220 "2015-04-07T00:09:33Z")
Vala Afshar tweeted a quote attributed to Nikola Tesla: Before I start bringing this quote into conversations, I want to confirm it’s true. It appears to be taken from When Woman is Boss, an interview with John B. Ken… --- ## [Is Taylor Swift genuinely a toxic individual?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-taylor-swift-genuinely-a-toxic-individual/795381)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2017, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-taylor-swift-genuinely-a-toxic-individual/795381 "2017-09-20T04:42:14Z")
Celeb gossip is stupid and childish, but I got into a debate with my friend: • Hey said that TayTay wasn’t all that and felt that the amount of reportage was disproportionate to the actual level of talent and accomplish… --- ## [How to save yourself from an activated anti-personnel landmine? (need answer fast!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-save-yourself-from-an-activated-anti-personnel-landmine-need-answer-fast/676303)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-save-yourself-from-an-activated-anti-personnel-landmine-need-answer-fast/676303 "2013-12-23T21:51:57Z")
Well not really. I was going to put this in general questions but I thought there probably isn’t a single correct answer and it would be interesting to see what people come up with. Inspired by a scenario I’ve seen in a… --- ## [How to handle my layoff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-handle-my-layoff/1024867)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 371\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-handle-my-layoff/1024867 "2026-03-26T20:36:50Z")
After almost 19 years, I’m being laid off in February. I’ll be the first person laid off since I started my job. We are on our second company president since the president who was president when I was hired on. The cu… --- ## [Bake Sale Top Selling Items](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bake-sale-top-selling-items/569259)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2011, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bake-sale-top-selling-items/569259 "2011-01-29T23:53:54Z")
I thought there was another thread about this, but I couldn’t find it. We have a bake sale fundraiser on Saturday and I want to maximize my baking. What are the best sellers? I have a ton of muffin pans, but that sounds … --- ## [A Sandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sandwich/284032)
**Author:** [@Rue\_DeDay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rue_DeDay)\ **Replies:** 271\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2005, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sandwich/284032 "2005-01-17T15:07:45Z")
The sourdough bread smells pretty good while it’s toasting. Even this stuff, which isn’t as good as it could be. But it’s still pretty good. While it’s toasting I’ll just get the rest of the stuff I want out… What’s that… --- ## [America needs Emancipation Day as a National Holiday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-needs-emancipation-day-as-a-national-holiday/945130)
**Author:** [@HughGoply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HughGoply)\ **Replies:** 263\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-needs-emancipation-day-as-a-national-holiday/945130 "2021-07-15T22:23:47Z")
Juneteenth is great and all, but it doesn’t truly represent the end slavery. We need a national holiday on December 17 to represent the freedom of America’s final slaves. The way things stand now, we as a nation are piss… --- ## [Why do Americans stop doing homework \[re: Keystone XL pipeline\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-americans-stop-doing-homework-re-keystone-xl-pipeline/616181)
**Author:** [@Schyler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schyler)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2012, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-americans-stop-doing-homework-re-keystone-xl-pipeline/616181 "2012-03-24T06:23:01Z")
Here’s a hypothetical situation. Ask your Iphone or search the web for the dollar amount of “black” bottom-line profits that one of the major American oil companies made last year. Multiply by 4 to get a hypothetic yea… --- ## [Trump Really is Stupid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-really-is-stupid/855266)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-really-is-stupid/855266 "2020-06-15T16:08:56Z")
As if this is news to anyone. Its just shocking how his colleagues view him. --- ## [Bobbi Kristina Brown - on a ventilator after found in bathtub](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bobbi-kristina-brown-on-a-ventilator-after-found-in-bathtub/711573)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2015, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bobbi-kristina-brown-on-a-ventilator-after-found-in-bathtub/711573 "2015-03-25T13:06:27Z")
I can’t say this surprises me. Like mother like daughter. Bobbi Kristina grew up in a bad situation between two parents with very well known addiction battles. I feel extremely bad for Whitney’s mom, Cissy Houston. To … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=865&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=867&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)