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**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2014, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likes-thanks-reputation-etc/697210 "2014-09-09T16:19:31Z")
I feel like this is something that’s be kicked around over time around here and it seems like from a technology standpoint the board software has stagnated a little, so I figure it’s worth bringing it up again. What’s t… --- ## [Any Places Still Have Phone Booths?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-places-still-have-phone-booths/555927)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-places-still-have-phone-booths/555927 "2017-01-07T05:08:48Z")
I can’t remember the last time I saw an actual phone booth. You know one where you go into and close the door and talk. I live in Chicago and can’t recall the last time I saw one or if any still exist? Do any exist wher… --- ## [Are you happy that Trump is President?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-happy-that-trump-is-president/825028)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-happy-that-trump-is-president/825028 "2018-12-01T13:01:14Z")
A simple yes or no poll-elaborate if you wish. --- ## [The Big Bang Theory 11/10--The Ornithophobia Diffusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-11-10-the-ornithophobia-diffusion/602507)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2011, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-11-10-the-ornithophobia-diffusion/602507 "2011-11-17T12:44:13Z")
Sheldon tries to cure his phobia of birds, while Leonard and Penny experiment with hanging out alone. Sheldon has a phobia of birds? Since When? --- ## [Another "how could anyone not know that?" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-how-could-anyone-not-know-that-thread/212056)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2003, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-how-could-anyone-not-know-that-thread/212056 "2003-11-17T11:29:42Z")
I don’t think we’ve had one of these for a while. Everyone join in. I was talking to a friend at work the other day and somehow the state of Utah got mentioned in the conversation. My friend soon revealed that he had no… --- ## [Musical people: what's your favorite key?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-people-whats-your-favorite-key/284027)
**Author:** [@Othersider](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Othersider)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musical-people-whats-your-favorite-key/284027 "2014-01-14T09:53:12Z")
Musicians, music lovers, and everyone else who knows what a key is - what’s your favorite? It could be your favorite key to hear songs in, to write in, or whatever. Feel free to add anything, from your least favorite k… --- ## [London to Beijing by Bicycle = feasible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-to-beijing-by-bicycle-feasible/594485)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2017, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-to-beijing-by-bicycle-feasible/594485 "2017-03-17T19:42:41Z")
I’ve had this idea on my mind for a while now and I think I will do this in the next few years, I just wanted some advice as to what I should get or take with me, how much money I need, how to avoid my bike being stolen … --- ## [Have you ever had a car break down in heavy traffic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-car-break-down-in-heavy-traffic/585604)
**Author:** [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2015, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-a-car-break-down-in-heavy-traffic/585604 "2015-08-17T13:50:50Z")
Whether it was your morning commute or a vacation trip, has your vehicle had a breakdown in heavy traffic? What happened, what did you do, and how long did it take to get you back on the road? I don’t drive, so I have … --- ## [Songs that paint a picture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-paint-a-picture/599622)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-paint-a-picture/599622 "2011-10-20T16:40:50Z")
I’m kind of mixing my metaphors but some songs have such vivid imagery, you can see and experience their characters and time and place. I think it adds another dimension to the song and can make a mediocre song good and … --- ## [Is it true that washed soft towels never regain their softness after having been spermed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-true-that-washed-soft-towels-never-regain-their-softness-after-having-been-spermed/587099)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2011, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-true-that-washed-soft-towels-never-regain-their-softness-after-having-been-spermed/587099 "2011-09-04T00:28:25Z")
I have seen the comedy line similar to the subject header used in the movies Bridesmaids and Knocked Up, delivered by exasperated women regarding their child and husband, respectively. The lines are funny partly that th… --- ## [Motherfucking minirants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motherfucking-minirants/422637)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2007, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motherfucking-minirants/422637 "2007-10-21T02:34:39Z")
“Tim” said you’d be able to call me every day. Tim said they have such awesome cell phone reception where you are. Tim said you’d be able to Skype me every day! And send email! Tim said you guys were going to one of the … --- ## [I pit chopsticks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-chopsticks/631195)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2012, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-chopsticks/631195 "2012-08-16T03:42:33Z")
Fuck chopsticks. Anyone with any firing synapses at all can clearly see the obvious superiority of the Almighty Fork, and anyone who would DARE to see any utility whatsoever to chopsticks is clearly either a primitive f… --- ## [How do Mexicans legally visit the US as tourists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-mexicans-legally-visit-the-us-as-tourists/193926)
**Author:** [@SmackFu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmackFu)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2003, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-mexicans-legally-visit-the-us-as-tourists/193926 "2003-08-12T08:18:57Z")
There are some Mexicans who would like to illegally cross the border with the U.S. There are also some Mexicans who are perfectly happen in Mexico, but who might want to visit the U.S. as tourists, just like Americans w… --- ## [Is this the best job ever? A professional sex toy tester.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-best-job-ever-a-professional-sex-toy-tester/694547)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2014, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-the-best-job-ever-a-professional-sex-toy-tester/694547 "2014-08-07T22:20:34Z")
The news is abuzz with excitement. Is this the worlds best job or what? That’s a serious sized toy she’s holding in the top photo. Is that red & white box the battery pack for that big boy? I don’t know what else that… --- ## [Hey, join the band: What instrument(s) do you play? Do you sing? Write music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-join-the-band-what-instrument-s-do-you-play-do-you-sing-write-music/525104)
**Author:** [@Pray\_for\_peace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pray_for_peace)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2010, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-join-the-band-what-instrument-s-do-you-play-do-you-sing-write-music/525104 "2010-02-02T22:25:42Z")
Let’s get the SDMB band together. Do you play a musical instrument or two? Sing? Write music? Public poll, multiple choices are allowed. If you like, tell us about the music you’re currently playing or singing or wr… --- ## [Thong-checking teacher says it was safety issue.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thong-checking-teacher-says-it-was-safety-issue/108439)
**Author:** [@asahiJpx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asahiJpx)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2002, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thong-checking-teacher-says-it-was-safety-issue/108439 "2002-05-22T02:46:13Z")
Check this out: http://www.cnn.com/2002/US/05/10/thong.check.reut/index.html Thoughts/comments? --- ## [Top 5 Regrets of the Dying - Will they be yours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-5-regrets-of-the-dying-will-they-be-yours/685699)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2014, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-5-regrets-of-the-dying-will-they-be-yours/685699 "2014-04-20T23:12:17Z")
A palliative nurse wrote a book called “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying” after years of sharing the final days of so many people. Here’s the question: how many do you think you might end up having, assuming you don’t … --- ## [So, what's your first name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-your-first-name/219391)
**Author:** [@BellaDellaItalia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BellaDellaItalia)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2003, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-your-first-name/219391 "2003-12-27T07:01:51Z")
I was on my very own “Predict the Death…” thread the other day when I realized… I know how many cats these dopers have. For some of them, I even know thier hair color. And yet I don’t know the first name of anyone here… --- ## [Pepper Shaker/Salt Shaker - which is which?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pepper-shaker-salt-shaker-which-is-which/539621)
**Author:** [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2010, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pepper-shaker-salt-shaker-which-is-which/539621 "2010-05-17T07:20:19Z")
I’m in a constant state of disagreement with my wife about which shaker is which. I always thought that the pepper goes in the shaker with more holes, because it’s bigger than salt. Salt, since it’s smaller, would go i… --- ## [What weapon should I use to hunt a Tyranosaur?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-weapon-should-i-use-to-hunt-a-tyranosaur/128410)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2002, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-weapon-should-i-use-to-hunt-a-tyranosaur/128410 "2002-10-08T13:07:11Z")
Pardon me for asking, but I was wondering…If I was ever in the position to hunt a VERY large animal, say, a Tyranosaurus Rex, what type of weapon would be the best to use? I’m assuming a K-Mart hunting rifle wouldn’t be … --- ## [Sex Selective Abortions - What's the scoop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-selective-abortions-whats-the-scoop/624043)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-selective-abortions-whats-the-scoop/624043 "2012-06-18T11:37:42Z")
So my old nemesis, Obama=Hitler Guy is back. This time it’s about Sex Selective Abortion. Clearly, I was off doing something else when this issue cropped up. Did I miss something and girls are being aborted at a highe… --- ## [Do You Have An Order or Routine For Opening Christmas Gifts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-an-order-or-routine-for-opening-christmas-gifts/522157)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2017, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-an-order-or-routine-for-opening-christmas-gifts/522157 "2017-12-23T15:26:02Z")
Or is it pretty much a free for all. In my house it was kind of a free for all. We didn’t take turns opening them, eveyone just picked them out and opened them up. It was a bit different as I was the youngest and the n… --- ## [Eat me, United Healthcare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eat-me-united-healthcare/408797)
**Author:** [@percypercy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/percypercy)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eat-me-united-healthcare/408797 "2025-07-28T06:54:02Z")
So a year ago, actually a year and a week ago tomorrow, I broke my arm. I tripped on the fucking stairs in the back of my house which caused me to take a header into the pantry door and then down onto the concrete floor… --- ## [Grr!! Do I REALLY need a case sensitive password 8 characters long??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grr-do-i-really-need-a-case-sensitive-password-8-characters-long/372151)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grr-do-i-really-need-a-case-sensitive-password-8-characters-long/372151 "2010-08-05T17:04:45Z")
Number one: IT’S 8 CHARACTERS LONG!! (up from six) Number two: The password has to have BOTH upper AND lower case letters in it!! Number three We can’t make up our own password. We HAVE to take the one you give us!! N… --- ## [Best #1 single of the year retrospective: 1971](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-1-single-of-the-year-retrospective-1971/699022)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-1-single-of-the-year-retrospective-1971/699022 "2015-02-08T23:28:54Z")
Our survey brings us now to 1971, which, despite some of you nay-sayers, was a pretty good year for music. (I mean, we haven’t even gotten NEAR the Age of Disco yet.) 22 songs made it to #1 this year, including three dou… --- ## [How much direct sunlight does my new solar-powered calculator require?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-direct-sunlight-does-my-new-solar-powered-calculator-require/350250)
**Author:** [@Duck\_Duck\_Goose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duck_Duck_Goose)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2006, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-direct-sunlight-does-my-new-solar-powered-calculator-require/350250 "2006-03-30T03:40:01Z")
Do you have to ceremonially lay them out in the sun once a day? Once a week? Once a month? What if it’s cloudy–do enough photons get through to recharge it? Is ambient room light enough? I’ve never owned one before,… --- ## [What kind of creature is the McDonald's character Grimace supposed to be?: the mystery is solved](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-creature-is-the-mcdonalds-character-grimace-supposed-to-be-the-mystery-is-solved/670404)
**Author:** [@Stoned\_stoner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoned_stoner)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-creature-is-the-mcdonalds-character-grimace-supposed-to-be-the-mystery-is-solved/670404 "2013-10-07T16:23:17Z")
“grimace was introduced in 1971 as the mascot for their new blueberry milkshake. he used to be blue with purple dots to look like the milkshake. he also used to have 4 arms and was a bad guy in McDonaldland who used to s… --- ## [The UK must apologize to Argentina for the Falklands?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-uk-must-apologize-to-argentina-for-the-falklands/217526)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Kumquat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Kumquat)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2003, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-uk-must-apologize-to-argentina-for-the-falklands/217526 "2003-12-18T17:54:27Z")
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/3297805.stm Argentina invade land claimed by other nation. Other nation sends ships to repel invasion. 20 years later, it emerges that when these ships left docks they were i… --- ## [Was the death of Jaco Pastorius malicious or self-defense?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-death-of-jaco-pastorius-malicious-or-self-defense/429975)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2007, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-death-of-jaco-pastorius-malicious-or-self-defense/429975 "2007-12-16T05:50:43Z")
The great bassist Pastorius was killed by a club bouncer after getting into a fight with him. This has long been lamented as a tragedy. According to that article, the man who killed him was convicted of second degree mur… --- ## [Fallout 3 is annoying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-is-annoying/533588)
**Author:** [@Declan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Declan)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fallout-3-is-annoying/533588 "2010-04-09T14:14:05Z")
The kind of annoying when you unload 8 rounds of ammo into someones face and they still keep coming. Body armor , yeah cool but an exposed face makes me see a bit red when the muties dont go down. Declan --- ## [Canadian Election Results](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-election-results/467981)
**Author:** [@HongKongFooey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HongKongFooey)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2008, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-election-results/467981 "2008-10-18T23:19:15Z")
Not many surprises so far. Danny Williams’ anything but conservative campaign appears to have worked but it won’t make much difference in the end probably. Even though I knew it would be unlikely I was really hoping Eliz… --- ## [I confess \[I don't like 'Gangnam Style'\].](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-confess-i-dont-like-gangnam-style/646338)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-confess-i-dont-like-gangnam-style/646338 "2013-01-11T17:51:14Z")
I just didn’t find any thing great about the Gangnam style video, even after watching it many times. It crossed a billion hits on you tube. There must be something wrong with me.:frowning: --- ## [Actors/Actresses Who Wear Wigs/Toupees in TV Series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-actresses-who-wear-wigs-toupees-in-tv-series/462110)
**Author:** [@KRSOradio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KRSOradio)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2008, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-actresses-who-wear-wigs-toupees-in-tv-series/462110 "2008-09-06T14:36:30Z")
I was reading a website about Room 222 and it indicated how ridiculous Denise Nicholas wigs looked and it was asked, “Why’d she always wear them since she had nice hair of her own” This got me to thinking which TV actor… --- ## [8 Corvettes fall in a hole](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/8-corvettes-fall-in-a-hole/681169)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2014, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/8-corvettes-fall-in-a-hole/681169 "2014-06-27T14:46:05Z")
A 1962 and seven others have fallen into a sinkhole which opened under the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY. --- ## [G.K. Chesterton, early 20th cen. England, and the N-word](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/g-k-chesterton-early-20th-cen-england-and-the-n-word/779720)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2017, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/g-k-chesterton-early-20th-cen-england-and-the-n-word/779720 "2017-02-17T16:59:56Z")
I’ve been binge-reading the works of English writer G.K. Chesterton lately. Given the nature of the bulk of his writing, I’ve been a bit surprised by his occasional, casual use of the word “nigger”. My first encounter w… --- ## [Why is Hillary Clinton so hated? RE: potential White House run](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-hillary-clinton-so-hated-re-potential-white-house-run/294511)
**Author:** [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2005, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-hillary-clinton-so-hated-re-potential-white-house-run/294511 "2005-03-17T23:09:22Z")
I’m posting this in the Pit because I can’t imagine the vitriol will not begin to ooze. I’ve read rumors that Hillary is lining up for a strong shot at the Demo candidancy in 2008. My reaction, of course, was: My God,… --- ## [Canada: Electoral Reform Probably Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-electoral-reform-probably-dead/778799)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2017, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-electoral-reform-probably-dead/778799 "2017-02-07T00:02:25Z")
This greatly disappoints me. One of the main reasons I voted for Trudeau was for electoral reform. First part the post is such an archaic system, in the 21st century we can do better. This could end up being very costl… --- ## [Obama steps in it again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-steps-in-it-again/490051)
**Author:** [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2009, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-steps-in-it-again/490051 "2009-03-23T20:42:55Z")
I was going to post a long gripe about this, but I think I will just let it stand for itself. The absolute idiocy behind this line of thinking astounds me. --- ## [At what point should I stop watching 'Lost'.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-should-i-stop-watching-lost/499767)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2009, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-should-i-stop-watching-lost/499767 "2009-07-04T18:34:25Z")
Suffering withdrawal symptoms after the end of House, Heroes, and BSG I decided to bite the bullet and start watching Lost from the beginning. I’ve now watched the first series, and the first two episodes of the second.… --- ## [Do I look rich enough to toss my money away for nothing? Of course I want my change back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-look-rich-enough-to-toss-my-money-away-for-nothing-of-course-i-want-my-change-back/769543)
**Author:** [@CoastalMaineiac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CoastalMaineiac)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2016, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-look-rich-enough-to-toss-my-money-away-for-nothing-of-course-i-want-my-change-back/769543 "2016-11-02T01:27:31Z")
Even if the only change I’ve got coming to me is a lowly 1¢; it is still better in my pocket than in your cash register! I must get asked this question at least a couple of times in the run of a day out: “Do you want yo… --- ## [Pseudotrition Ruber Ruber and Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pseudotrition-ruber-ruber-and-liberal/452259)
**Author:** [@Triskadecamus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Triskadecamus)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2008, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pseudotrition-ruber-ruber-and-liberal/452259 "2008-06-16T17:57:11Z")
On the matter of Pseudotriton Ruber Ruber, and Liberal As some of you will remember, in February of last year, an agreement was finalized between the posters named, and I was asked by both parties to be an intermediary … --- ## [Bagels: Sweet or savory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bagels-sweet-or-savory/605193)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2011, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bagels-sweet-or-savory/605193 "2011-12-09T00:49:21Z")
I’m almost always a savory type myself, especially if we’re looking at store-bought bagels. I like onion or everyseed, with butter. If they are from the local bagel heaven, I usually get everyseed with their amazing Art… --- ## [Walking with one crutch-- which side?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walking-with-one-crutch-which-side/722444)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walking-with-one-crutch-which-side/722444 "2015-06-15T07:20:55Z")
Let’s say your left leg is in a walking cast/boot, and you’re using one crutch. Which side should it be on? I was walking behind a woman this morning in that situation, and she had her crutch under her right arm. It see… --- ## [Who keeps jumper cables in their car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-keeps-jumper-cables-in-their-car/773395)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-keeps-jumper-cables-in-their-car/773395 "2016-12-20T03:38:29Z")
Jumper cables used to be standard auto equipment, just like a jack and a spare tire. Yet I’m not seeing that the majority of people carry them anymore. What’s up with that? This thread was prompted by an incident we h… --- ## [Worst thing you've done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-thing-youve-done/703575)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2014, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-thing-youve-done/703575 "2014-12-08T16:47:51Z")
Don’t post if you feel uncomfortable. I’m handing enormous ammunition to people who hate me here, don’t do so yourself unless you are ok with it. Anyway I took my kid to a McDonalds, bought him some fries since that is … --- ## [\[Sex\] Irritant saliva causing pain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-irritant-saliva-causing-pain/298087)
**Author:** [@04\_04](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/04_04)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2005, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-irritant-saliva-causing-pain/298087 "2005-04-07T19:10:21Z")
Short version: Can saliva be the cause of vaginal irritation? Long version: I have been dating my girlfriend for over a year. After several months of having sex, she began having recurring, regular irritation during, … --- ## [Stan Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stan-shmenge/489323)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2009, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stan-shmenge/489323 "2009-03-27T21:30:39Z")
Hi Stan, This isn’t really a pitting per se (though I can’t control other posters), but since I’m directing this at you rather than your arguments, this is the appropriate forum. First, you’ve been here since ’05, so y… --- ## [Jeopardy: How did this guy's answer fly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-how-did-this-guys-answer-fly/646109)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-how-did-this-guys-answer-fly/646109 "2013-01-09T16:33:15Z")
I can’t remember the exact wording, but it involved a rhyming category regarding ET’s favorite treat. The guy’s answer rhymed, all right but IT’S NOT RIGHT. His answer was, “ReeSEES PieCEES.” And he got away with it. I s… --- ## [I'm here to help, Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-here-to-help-velocity/760986)
**Author:** [@Jimmy\_Chitwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimmy_Chitwood)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-here-to-help-velocity/760986 "2025-08-09T02:15:20Z")
Hey, Velocity, how’s it going, bud? Have a seat. I know this is a bit late in coming but it’s been a busy couple of weeks, and I’ve only just now seen my way clear to very quickly glancing over some of the words in the… --- ## [Earliest/latest sitcom set in each US state](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-latest-sitcom-set-in-each-us-state/961311)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 241\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2022, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-latest-sitcom-set-in-each-us-state/961311 "2022-04-12T14:01:17Z")
Has there been a sitcom set in each state of the USA? If so, what was the first such sitcom (by starting year) and what was the most recent such sitcom (by ending year) by state? Note that by “set in” I mean the series… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=867&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=869&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)