# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=876&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:** 877 --- ## [Why the bias against men's long hair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-bias-against-mens-long-hair/991481)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-bias-against-mens-long-hair/991481 "2024-02-08T15:03:13Z")
In Texas, a student was suspended for having too long hair (apparently other reasons also) but this is an ongoing issue since i was young, both school and jobs; this is double standard since girls/women can wear their ha… --- ## [What Do You Call the Afternoon and Evening Meals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-the-afternoon-and-evening-meals/536781)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2010, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-the-afternoon-and-evening-meals/536781 "2010-04-28T12:12:56Z")
I hear the terms “supper” and “dinner” used interchangeably for the evening meal, and the terms “lunch” and “dinner” used interchangeably for the noon meal. Even here in the white-bread midwest, I hear people from the sa… --- ## [Modern Manners, aka Standing In The Way](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-manners-aka-standing-in-the-way/846681)
**Author:** [@Master\_Wang-Ka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Master_Wang-Ka)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2020, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-manners-aka-standing-in-the-way/846681 "2020-02-05T04:53:50Z")
I was thinking about a thing today that happened a while back. It was in a MALL, so you know it was back around the time the oceans drank Atlantis. I was on the downstairs portion of the mall, and upon determining I wan… --- ## [Can I do small electronics projects on a plane flight like a woman does knitting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-do-small-electronics-projects-on-a-plane-flight-like-a-woman-does-knitting/430603)
**Author:** [@TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2007, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-do-small-electronics-projects-on-a-plane-flight-like-a-woman-does-knitting/430603 "2007-12-20T14:27:16Z")
I’m into electronics, and I get into building circuits as a sort of hand/brain busywork in a similar manner to the way that many women knit. I have a long plane flight coming up this week, and I’d like nothing more than … --- ## [Firefighters drive fire engine to grocery store](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefighters-drive-fire-engine-to-grocery-store/646687)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefighters-drive-fire-engine-to-grocery-store/646687 "2013-01-15T03:58:48Z")
Being a stay at home mom affords one to observe lots of interesting things that happen on weekdays… for example. Every morning between nine and ten a.m. a bunch of firefighters show up at the grocery store in their fire … --- ## [What are your favorite movies that are so bad they're good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-movies-that-are-so-bad-theyre-good/527617)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2010, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-movies-that-are-so-bad-theyre-good/527617 "2010-02-09T03:46:53Z")
I’ve mentioned these in other threads, but what the hell, I’ll give them another shout out. There’s “Bulletproof” the 1996 Adam Sandler vehicle. This is the type of movie you watch on a Saturday night when all you want … --- ## [Do operating room personnel have to remove rings and piercings during a procedure?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-operating-room-personnel-have-to-remove-rings-and-piercings-during-a-procedure/542338)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2010, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-operating-room-personnel-have-to-remove-rings-and-piercings-during-a-procedure/542338 "2010-06-08T16:44:25Z")
See subject. Especially doctors and specialty nurses who get down and deep in the guck. --- ## [What will Trump do when he starts to face the fact that there are no easy answers to our problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-trump-do-when-he-starts-to-face-the-fact-that-there-are-no-easy-answers-to-our-problems/772875)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-trump-do-when-he-starts-to-face-the-fact-that-there-are-no-easy-answers-to-our-problems/772875 "2016-11-28T21:11:26Z")
Trump ran on offering easy answers. ISIS? Just bomb and torture them. Lack of jobs? Renegotiate trade agreements Loss of coal jobs? Eliminate EPA regulations. Crime in Chicago? Trump can end that in a week by clampin… --- ## [" This call may be recorded for training purposes." Yeah, right.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-call-may-be-recorded-for-training-purposes-yeah-right/450026)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-call-may-be-recorded-for-training-purposes-yeah-right/450026 "2015-09-08T00:58:00Z")
The title says it all. I’ve always believed that they record the phone calls in case a caller is threatening or abusive, or something they say will be of value in case of a legal dispute. Are calls really used for train… --- ## [Texas will turn blue says state GOP chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-will-turn-blue-says-state-gop-chair/787151)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-will-turn-blue-says-state-gop-chair/787151 "2019-08-13T17:01:09Z")
I’ve been arguing for years that the demographics of the country favor the Democrats. They have large majorities of every growing population slice, while Republicans base their majorities on the aged, the less-educated, … --- ## [Film Remakes With Different Titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/film-remakes-with-different-titles/523159)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2010, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/film-remakes-with-different-titles/523159 "2010-01-04T05:48:40Z")
What are some film remakes with different titles from the original, and what’s the story with the most films of different titles made from it? I can think of at least one triple-play. The Shop Around The Corner was a 19… --- ## [Why don't the Democrats grow a backbone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-the-democrats-grow-a-backbone/616745)
**Author:** [@2ManyTacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2ManyTacos)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-the-democrats-grow-a-backbone/616745 "2012-04-04T16:43:08Z")
Just gonna reference this article: “At least at this point in the story of the healthcare law, just ahead of the US Supreme Court arguments next week, one side has made a much bigger investment toward winning the argume… --- ## [African Slaves in Europe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/african-slaves-in-europe/572329)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2011, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/african-slaves-in-europe/572329 "2011-02-25T07:31:10Z")
I got into an interesting lunchtime conversation today with a couple of history majors. The topic was slavery, and I learned an interesting tidbit: Britain outlawed slavery about 40 years before the US. Apparently, there… --- ## [What animals can be housebroken/litterbox trained?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-animals-can-be-housebroken-litterbox-trained/256157)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2004, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-animals-can-be-housebroken-litterbox-trained/256157 "2004-07-25T17:56:31Z")
I love all animals but it’s kind of hard for me to imagine having a pet that could crap on me or on my floor at any given moment. I’m just wondering what animals can be fairly well counted on to be housebroken. Not the o… --- ## [FIFA Women's World Cup Final: USA v. Japan Commentary Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-womens-world-cup-final-usa-v-japan-commentary-thread/589361)
**Author:** [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2011, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fifa-womens-world-cup-final-usa-v-japan-commentary-thread/589361 "2011-07-19T03:30:52Z")
Thought I would create a new thread for the watchers of today’s game. Go USA! --- ## [Second floor addition to ranch house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-floor-addition-to-ranch-house/426410)
**Author:** [@skittles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/skittles)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2007, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-floor-addition-to-ranch-house/426410 "2007-11-16T06:12:51Z")
I am interested in learning more about building up on my ranch home. We have a small ranch with a full finished basement and are interested in learning about stories of adding a second floor. I will say that when we go… --- ## [To Hell with the House!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-hell-with-the-house/351510)
**Author:** [@Gustave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gustave)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2006, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-hell-with-the-house/351510 "2006-04-30T17:33:23Z")
The U.S. House of Representatives wants to turn me into a felon. Why? Because I “help” my wife. I pay the rent (she pays the utilities and cell phones). I do the dishes and cook when she has to stay late at her job. … --- ## [Trump threatens to sue Univision and NBC: Case can haz legs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-threatens-to-sue-univision-and-nbc-case-can-haz-legs/723940)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2015, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-threatens-to-sue-univision-and-nbc-case-can-haz-legs/723940 "2015-07-11T06:25:18Z")
I won’t post a link to a news article because there have been soooooooo many of them in the last few days, all focusing on different angles. I assume every reader here at least knows about this: The case: \[ul\]\[li\] Tru… --- ## [Contemporary Library Time---WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contemporary-library-time-wtf/648057)
**Author:** [@Hottius\_Maximus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hottius_Maximus)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2013, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contemporary-library-time-wtf/648057 "2013-01-25T19:15:25Z")
I am nearly 50 years old. I recall as a youth that the public library was a place where we were supposed to be quiet. I noticed about 5 years ago that when I would go to any library within my city or county that there … --- ## [1960s-70s cooks--What is/was "Complement"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1960s-70s-cooks-what-is-was-complement/523541)
**Author:** [@hellpaso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hellpaso)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1960s-70s-cooks-what-is-was-complement/523541 "2025-05-15T20:05:39Z")
I have a vague recollection of an old cookbook (possibly BH&G '70s volume) that called for an ingredient called “Complement”. I’ve exhausted my Google-fu, and know my best chances for validating this memory are with the… --- ## [Is Hillary looking a lot hotter/younger with glasses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hillary-looking-a-lot-hotter-younger-with-glasses/648293)
**Author:** [@bubba\_jr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bubba_jr)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hillary-looking-a-lot-hotter-younger-with-glasses/648293 "2013-01-29T07:10:42Z")
Just a mundane pointless observation that I thought I should share. --- ## [What Book Can't You "Get Through"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-book-cant-you-get-through/542051)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2010, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-book-cant-you-get-through/542051 "2010-06-08T00:45:24Z")
OK for the umpteenth time, I tired to read John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath but I can’t do it. It’s BORING!!! I hate it!!! I can’t make it through the third chapter. I even tried it as a book on tape. I know it’s su… --- ## [SHE is Thor, hear her roar!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/she-is-thor-hear-her-roar/693180)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2014, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/she-is-thor-hear-her-roar/693180 "2014-07-19T17:18:49Z")
The A-list, iconic Marvel superhero Thor is about to get a sex-change! A woman will be found worthy of wielding the mighty hammer Mjolnir, and become the God(dess) of Thunder soon says Marvel Comics. Yeah, yeah. It’ll … --- ## [How can I hide my porn on my computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-hide-my-porn-on-my-computer/319737)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2005, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-hide-my-porn-on-my-computer/319737 "2005-09-09T00:12:37Z")
I use Windows XP. What can I do to prevent the overly curious guest user from finding porn on my computer? --- ## [Not having sex on the first date](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-having-sex-on-the-first-date/786177)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2017, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-having-sex-on-the-first-date/786177 "2017-05-15T21:24:51Z")
Anna Akana posted a YouTube video on this subject (warning: Akana uses a NSFW word to describe having sex). As a man, I feel I’m on the outside looking in on this issue. I have never worried that a woman would lose resp… --- ## [Senate Dems To Disney CEO: Cancel 9/11 Docudrama (or else?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/senate-dems-to-disney-ceo-cancel-9-11-docudrama-or-else/371873)
**Author:** [@Steve\_MB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steve_MB)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2006, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/senate-dems-to-disney-ceo-cancel-9-11-docudrama-or-else/371873 "2006-09-14T00:49:51Z")
SENATE DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP URGES DISNEY CEO TO CANCEL MISLEADING 9/11 MINISERIES \[QUOTE=Senate Democratic Leadership\] Mr. Robert A. Iger President and CEO The Walt Disney Company 500 South Buena Vista Street Burb… --- ## [Hate speech laws cover up the truth](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hate-speech-laws-cover-up-the-truth/712886)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2015, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hate-speech-laws-cover-up-the-truth/712886 "2015-02-21T20:06:20Z")
After terrorists massacred 12 people at the offices of Charlie Hebdo last month, there was a massive outpouring of defenses of free speech in France and worldwide. But many people noted the irony that some supporters of… --- ## [Can you tell female from male dogs without seeing their genitals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-tell-female-from-male-dogs-without-seeing-their-genitals/580936)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-tell-female-from-male-dogs-without-seeing-their-genitals/580936 "2011-05-08T19:37:18Z")
Just curious. Male and female dogs often seem almost identical to me. Are there various “tells” that would let you select out males and females without seeing their genitials? --- ## [The Prophecy \[Identify Biblical quote in movie\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-prophecy-identify-biblical-quote-in-movie/92377)
**Author:** [@BigTimeGene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigTimeGene)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2019, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-prophecy-identify-biblical-quote-in-movie/92377 "2019-04-15T16:38:04Z")
Here’s a nerd question: I was watching the movie “The Prophecy” and the lead character has an inner monologue where he says: “of all the Gospels I learned in seminary school, a verse from Saint Paul stays with me. It is … --- ## [Goodie, Another gun debate...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodie-another-gun-debate/34600)
**Author:** [@Lethal\_Lynx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lethal_Lynx)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2000, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodie-another-gun-debate/34600 "2000-10-22T21:00:29Z")
I realize I’m opening a HUGE can of worms here. I have a simple question. Why should the second amendment be in the constitution? Or for that matter, under principles and for what reasons would you defend the right to b… --- ## [Is this a dickish move at the grocery store?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-dickish-move-at-the-grocery-store/809028)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2018, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-dickish-move-at-the-grocery-store/809028 "2018-04-16T02:40:33Z")
I was in a moderately busy grocery store today. As I was in line, I overheard a couple behind me debating whether to get in line behind me or the line next to me. “You stay here”, says the man, “I’ll wait in that line”.… --- ## [A Cop and His Epic Failure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cop-and-his-epic-failure/608398)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cop-and-his-epic-failure/608398 "2012-01-19T20:11:49Z")
A cop gets sued after asking a woman out for a date. The problem is that this is after he gave her a speeding ticket. Mahbe he’s an honest cop and had to give her the ticket and that’s besides the point…? A great side j… --- ## [Did you know your great-grandparents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-your-great-grandparents/745269)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2020, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-your-great-grandparents/745269 "2020-07-13T23:37:52Z")
I put in 3 possible answers-in the 2nd choice, you met them at least once, but had no close ongoing relationship with them. In the 3rd they were a more regular part of your life. Me, I missed mine by c. 10-15 years, bu… --- ## [Jake Lloyd speaks out against the Phantom Menace.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jake-lloyd-speaks-out-against-the-phantom-menace/615175)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2015, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jake-lloyd-speaks-out-against-the-phantom-menace/615175 "2015-06-22T23:14:52Z")
Interesting interview where he reveals that he was bullied in school after the movie came out and that he ended up destroying his Star Wars memorabilia. I especially liked this tidbit. I guess he’s letting the hate fl… --- ## [Cities With State Names: Any Others?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cities-with-state-names-any-others/730335)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cities-with-state-names-any-others/730335 "2021-02-16T20:10:00Z")
Some US cities have the same names as a US state. Some are listed below. Are there any others? Alabama NY Alaska MI California GA California MI California PA Delaware MI Delaware OH Delaware PA Florida OH Geor… --- ## [The puzzle of the bee and the train](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-puzzle-of-the-bee-and-the-train/466696)
**Author:** [@scottie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scottie)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2008, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-puzzle-of-the-bee-and-the-train/466696 "2008-10-22T21:07:40Z")
There is an issue I have been puzzling over for some time now, without success. True it’s not going to change the world but then, what does? That’s not the question by the way! The problem is, a bee flying West collides … --- ## [Topgear comes to the South. Will not return.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topgear-comes-to-the-south-will-not-return/652550)
**Author:** [@Enemy\_Country](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enemy_Country)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/topgear-comes-to-the-south-will-not-return/652550 "2013-03-12T15:39:54Z")
Thanks tea party nation. http://www.topgear.com/uk/videos/southern-discomfort --- ## [Any fellow dopers looking forward to Dragon Age 2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-fellow-dopers-looking-forward-to-dragon-age-2/572447)
**Author:** [@Makeitstop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Makeitstop)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2011, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-fellow-dopers-looking-forward-to-dragon-age-2/572447 "2011-03-09T00:41:57Z")
I’m just curious how many people here are intersted in playing this game. I just finished playing the demo for the 8th time, and it looks great to me. Love the new combat system, I’m just not sure on the story aspects. I… --- ## [Why do FDA auditors wear uniforms on investigations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-fda-auditors-wear-uniforms-on-investigations/365186)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2006, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-fda-auditors-wear-uniforms-on-investigations/365186 "2006-07-22T19:41:48Z")
My wife works at a major medical research facility in Boston that participates in drug trials for pharmaceutical companies. She mentioned that the FDA occasionally performs audits on the trials to make sure they are con… --- ## [Actresses Who Didn't "Stick to the Wall"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actresses-who-didnt-stick-to-the-wall/484692)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2009, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actresses-who-didnt-stick-to-the-wall/484692 "2009-02-09T14:29:43Z")
Okay, I guess I didn’t mean to be stirring a pot, but kinda did. This thread is about “the Girl” roles in movies - or at least now I get that. I kinda thought it might also be about hyped actresses - you know, ones tha… --- ## [Suppose a fetus is indeed a human being. Why wouldn't abortion still remain legal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suppose-a-fetus-is-indeed-a-human-being-why-wouldnt-abortion-still-remain-legal/760464)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2016, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suppose-a-fetus-is-indeed-a-human-being-why-wouldnt-abortion-still-remain-legal/760464 "2016-07-25T03:40:28Z")
The linchpin of the abortion debate typically boils down to the “Is a fetus a human being or not” part - with most, but not all, pro-choicers claiming that it is not - and most, but not all, pro-lifers claiming that it i… --- ## [I fucking hate Halloween Parties because I have to dress up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fucking-hate-halloween-parties-because-i-have-to-dress-up/701776)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2014, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-fucking-hate-halloween-parties-because-i-have-to-dress-up/701776 "2014-11-01T12:09:49Z")
What can I go as? I hate this shit. Am I the only one? I am very comfortable being myself. I am not comfortable dressing up in a costume. I’ve never liked this shit. Thankfully I have two weeks to come up with some… --- ## [Movies that put you to sleep](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-put-you-to-sleep/619881)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-put-you-to-sleep/619881 "2012-05-06T22:59:01Z")
What movie do you want to watch, have even tried to watch, that just puts you to sleep? Twilight series, my wife wanted to see these on a tip from her friend and we BOTH have been put to sleep several times. We now call… --- ## [Greatest Cartoon Theme Songs Of All Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-cartoon-theme-songs-of-all-time/417381)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2013, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-cartoon-theme-songs-of-all-time/417381 "2013-02-23T04:21:12Z")
In no particular order: Underdog Spider-Man Jetsons Scooby-Do Star Trek: TAS (Ending theme) Batman: TAS Astro Boy Kimba The White Lion Speed Racer I notice that most of my favorites are from the '60’s. Maybe it… --- ## [Hey, idiot members of Congressional Black Caucus, you're not helping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-idiot-members-of-congressional-black-caucus-youre-not-helping/626540)
**Author:** [@magellan01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magellan01)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2012, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-idiot-members-of-congressional-black-caucus-youre-not-helping/626540 "2012-06-30T23:37:12Z")
Evidently, the Congressional Black Caucus has plans to walk off the floor during the Holder contempt vote. Way to go, guys. Because the only explanation for the AG being held in contempt is because he’s black. You know,… --- ## [Ask the Hospice Worker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-hospice-worker/630215)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-hospice-worker/630215 "2012-08-12T00:40:31Z")
If I approached you on the street, in your office or at the dinner table, and asked you what the worst part of your job was, how would you respond? Would you even talk about your work? Does the public understand what you… --- ## [Question about old legal documents and their value](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-old-legal-documents-and-their-value/198797)
**Author:** [@Herge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Herge)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2016, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-old-legal-documents-and-their-value/198797 "2016-05-05T03:37:38Z")
Can anybody give me an idea of the value, if any, of some papers I have. They are ink on a parchment type paper, dating from about 1800 to 1900. The font is in a flowing, classical style. The parchments are quite large,… --- ## [Snooping: When is it okay, if ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snooping-when-is-it-okay-if-ever/538568)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2010, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snooping-when-is-it-okay-if-ever/538568 "2010-05-12T01:14:03Z")
This thread went off the rails about snooping on the emails, texts, etc. of a girlfriend who was acting suspiciously. So, the question for the Dope is, when is it okay to snoop? Is it ethical? Justified? Necessary? --- ## [Is it correct to "Think over" a job offer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-correct-to-think-over-a-job-offer/410759)
**Author:** [@Rediff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rediff)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2007, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-correct-to-think-over-a-job-offer/410759 "2007-07-14T23:29:40Z")
I just had a very odd (at least for me) thing happen. I had been interviewing for a job as a credit manager. I interviewed with H/R, the controller and the general manager over a period of a week. Then I didn’t hear back… --- ## [New Hampshire Primary Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-hampshire-primary-discussion/847563)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2020, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-hampshire-primary-discussion/847563 "2020-02-14T06:26:48Z")
5 days away. Iowa may have results by then. Things to discuss: What does Biden have to do to remain viable? Can Klobuchar build upon Iowa and be considered a dark-horse contender? Can the Midwest (Buttigeg, Klobuchar… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=875&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=877&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)