# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=899&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:** 900 --- ## [Do you put up pictures of yourself in your home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-put-up-pictures-of-yourself-in-your-home/391807)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2007, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-put-up-pictures-of-yourself-in-your-home/391807 "2007-02-14T22:04:30Z")
Personally, I don’t. I know what I look like and would rather look at artwork. I do have one picture of my niece and I dressed up as flappers in one of those old-style pictures, but that’s it. I suppose I don’t have a lo… --- ## [Looks like we dodged a bullet (no debate here)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-we-dodged-a-bullet-no-debate-here/538087)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2010, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looks-like-we-dodged-a-bullet-no-debate-here/538087 "2010-05-08T14:12:07Z")
Along the lines of witnessing, I was watching the news in my room earlier and I noticed that some idiot (they are currently saying it looks like a middle aged white male) attempted to blow up a car bomb in Time Square. … --- ## [Block a merge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/block-a-merge/601178)
**Author:** [@R\_s\_passenger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R_s_passenger)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2015, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/block-a-merge/601178 "2015-09-08T16:08:10Z")
There are quite a few comments on the definition of “getting cut off”. My question is related to that. If you see someone accelerating to merge, is it ok for you to try to accelerate to block their merge? If they’re s… --- ## [If modern Jews of Aramaic descent are considered "white" is it plausible to argue Jesus was white?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-modern-jews-of-aramaic-descent-are-considered-white-is-it-plausible-to-argue-jesus-was-white/676331)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2013, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-modern-jews-of-aramaic-descent-are-considered-white-is-it-plausible-to-argue-jesus-was-white/676331 "2013-12-21T20:22:32Z")
Re Fox news anchor Megyn Kelly’s pronouncement over the racial identity of Jesus and Santa Claus as being “white”, is it scientifically and historically plausible to argue the historical Jesus was white or not? --- ## [\[B\]glee\[/B\], you lying sack of shit!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/b-glee-b-you-lying-sack-of-shit/270551)
**Author:** [@SnakeSpirit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SnakeSpirit)\ **Replies:** 165\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2004, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/b-glee-b-you-lying-sack-of-shit/270551 "2004-10-27T00:51:56Z")
How dare you attribute a quote to me in this post , when it is obvious that the post was made by Peter Morris, in this earlier post! . I haven’t known you to be an out and out liar, a fabricator of imagined events. Ha… --- ## [How often do you wake up in the night?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-wake-up-in-the-night/606382)
**Author:** [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-wake-up-in-the-night/606382 "2011-12-17T18:41:16Z")
I have a friend who falls asleep and stays asleep until he wakes up in the morning. I’ve read that often we “wake” without realizing it, but I don’t think that counts. I think you should have to remember it for it to c… --- ## [Buehrle pitched a perfect game today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buehrle-pitched-a-perfect-game-today/504035)
**Author:** [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2009, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buehrle-pitched-a-perfect-game-today/504035 "2009-07-29T13:34:37Z")
I hate the WhiteSox, but I’ll give a guy props when they are due. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/al/2009-07-23-2102448719\_x.htm (I just won’t spell his name right! Can a mod please change to Buehrle? Thx) --- ## [Biblical Scholarship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biblical-scholarship/648453)
**Author:** [@Lubricious\_Integument](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lubricious_Integument)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biblical-scholarship/648453 "2013-01-30T19:19:02Z")
To paraphrase Richard Dawkins, Biblical scholar is an oxymoron. By definition a scholar has read more than one book. Amusing. Mundane. Pointless. Shared. --- ## [IMO Zoos may have been a good thing at one time but today they are just ridiculous.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imo-zoos-may-have-been-a-good-thing-at-one-time-but-today-they-are-just-ridiculous/680124)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2014, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imo-zoos-may-have-been-a-good-thing-at-one-time-but-today-they-are-just-ridiculous/680124 "2014-02-04T18:33:25Z")
There has been some controversy lately about keeping an elephant named Lucy in an Edmonton zoo. Edmonton gets a fair bit of snow in the winter and the videos I’ve seen show Lucy walking around in the snow. Edmonton is a… --- ## [Life Mottos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-mottos/646538)
**Author:** [@panaccione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panaccione)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/life-mottos/646538 "2013-01-18T16:40:51Z")
Let’s hear them. Mine right now: “Only talk when you have too. The rest of the time, just stand there and look good.” --- ## [CGI in Rise of Planet of Apes looks cheesy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cgi-in-rise-of-planet-of-apes-looks-cheesy/588965)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2012, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cgi-in-rise-of-planet-of-apes-looks-cheesy/588965 "2012-06-01T11:05:32Z")
They’ve been running Promos for Rise of the Planet of the Apes. The first part looks good where the young chimp is raised. The end of the Prom is horrible CGI IMHO. Especially they they paste on this snarl onto this pi… --- ## [what is the busiest time on this board?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-busiest-time-on-this-board/551568)
**Author:** [@Ladymarmalade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ladymarmalade)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2010, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-busiest-time-on-this-board/551568 "2010-09-16T12:24:30Z")
What would be the best times to post a question to get the highest number of replies? --- ## [Einstein vs. Shakespeare: who's the greater genius?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/einstein-vs-shakespeare-whos-the-greater-genius/169032)
**Author:** [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2012, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/einstein-vs-shakespeare-whos-the-greater-genius/169032 "2012-04-12T20:41:20Z")
In one corner: Albert Einstein, physicist. Best known for the theory of relativity, his crazy hairstyle, “God doesn’t play dice with the universe,” and Marilyn Monroe’s crush on him. In the other corner: William Shakesp… --- ## [Balrog vs Smaug - Who wins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/balrog-vs-smaug-who-wins/786376)
**Author:** [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2017, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/balrog-vs-smaug-who-wins/786376 "2017-06-27T13:26:22Z")
Self explanatory. Want to see which camp my Straight Dope Tolkien nerds fall into on this question. (stolen from http://http://www.tor.com/2017/05/09/smaug-vs-durins-bane-who-would-win-in-the-ultimate-dragonbalrog-showd… --- ## [NFL Week 17](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-17/608031)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2012, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-17/608031 "2012-01-04T00:46:24Z")
Sunday early DET @ GB TEN @ HOU IND @ JAC NYJ @ MIA CHI @ MIN BUF @ NE CAR @ NO WAS @ PHI SF @ STL late SEA @ ARI TB @ ATL BAL @ CIN PIT @ CLE KC @ DEN SD @ OAK SNF DAL @ NYG My rooting interest only r… --- ## [Evolutionary Cognitive Neuroscience: The Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evolutionary-cognitive-neuroscience-the-revenge/486635)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2009, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evolutionary-cognitive-neuroscience-the-revenge/486635 "2009-02-24T10:49:34Z")
This is in response to alterego, who wanted a thread solely on the topic. He began with an argument about the evolutionary basis for religion. I answered that there was no evidence for his theory and ample evidence aga… --- ## [The death of Apollo Creed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-death-of-apollo-creed/557026)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2010, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-death-of-apollo-creed/557026 "2010-10-15T16:17:35Z")
Did Apollo die in Rocky III because the punch snapped his neck, or did it turn his brain to cottage cheese? --- ## [Could this be heroin track marks on this model?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-this-be-heroin-track-marks-on-this-model/497864)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2009, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-this-be-heroin-track-marks-on-this-model/497864 "2009-05-30T03:14:10Z")
http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/Apparel/Tops/Corsets/Tripp-Black-Grommet-Chain-Corset-Vest-239256.jsp --- ## [Discuss Cracked.com's list of 6 Important Things You Didn't Know We Were Running Out Of](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discuss-cracked-coms-list-of-6-important-things-you-didnt-know-we-were-running-out-of/572958)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2011, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discuss-cracked-coms-list-of-6-important-things-you-didnt-know-we-were-running-out-of/572958 "2011-03-10T14:45:01Z")
\-Helium -Chocolate -Medical isotopes -Tequila -Phosphorous -Water I knew we were running out of helium, and I think I’ve heard mumblings about chocolate and phosphorous, but the others were a surprise to me. I w… --- ## [My dad's a dumbshit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dads-a-dumbshit/27078)
**Author:** [@Monster104](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monster104)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2000, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dads-a-dumbshit/27078 "2000-08-03T00:26:25Z")
My dad has done some stupid things in his life. Hell, he’s always doing stupid shit. But recently, he’s done one of the stupidest things yet, and has again shown himself to be the irresponsible liar that I’ve always thou… --- ## [Der Trihs, any chance of you giving it a rest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/der-trihs-any-chance-of-you-giving-it-a-rest/400767)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2007, 8:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/der-trihs-any-chance-of-you-giving-it-a-rest/400767 "2007-04-24T08:58:38Z")
In this thread’s post #13, Der Trihs posted this blather: Wow. Two paragraphs and an infinite amount of stupidity. I’m sure you’re proud of that. --- ## [My wife wants a divorce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-wants-a-divorce/412208)
**Author:** [@solkoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solkoe)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2007, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-wife-wants-a-divorce/412208 "2007-07-24T16:11:15Z")
My wife has had enough of our marriage after 10 years. Admittedly, it has not been a good one and we are both to blame. We have two beautiful young boys who I feel would be devastated by our split. We have tried our b… --- ## [Is Penny an alcoholic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-penny-an-alcoholic/743011)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-penny-an-alcoholic/743011 "2016-01-30T15:00:51Z")
I’m struggling to recall a scene in The Big Bang Theory where Penny isn’t drinking, getting ready to drink or making a crack about needing a drink (usually in order to make some interminable event go faster) Is there an… --- ## [Animal Control Worker feeds puppies to snake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animal-control-worker-feeds-puppies-to-snake/129640)
**Author:** [@elf6c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elf6c)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2002, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animal-control-worker-feeds-puppies-to-snake/129640 "2002-10-01T15:00:04Z")
Cite: http://www.local6.com/sh/news/stories/nat-news-aptv-168369120020924-090901.html Quote: The Reaction: Holy fucking shit! Are you fucking kidding me? Not only not this mouthbreathing asswad feed live puppies t… --- ## [Sleep with a monkey mask to fool the negroes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleep-with-a-monkey-mask-to-fool-the-negroes/386417)
**Author:** [@Scylla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scylla)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2007, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sleep-with-a-monkey-mask-to-fool-the-negroes/386417 "2007-01-15T17:22:42Z")
For Christmas I got The Book of Survival, third revised edition by Anthony Greenbank. This has got all the good post 9/11 stuff, and the first chapter tells you how to amputate one of your trapped limbs (A guy in Nebra… --- ## [Big Balls, Small Balls, All Balls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-balls-small-balls-all-balls/545985)
**Author:** [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2010, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-balls-small-balls-all-balls/545985 "2010-07-14T17:39:41Z")
Inspired by this thread. Hetero women: What is your general preference with regard to the size of a guy’s balls? Any thoughts on preferred shape, character, etc.? Gay guys: What do you prefer? --- ## [Quinnipiac poll shows a tight race between Trump and Clinton in FL, OH, and PA. Anyone surprised?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quinnipiac-poll-shows-a-tight-race-between-trump-and-clinton-in-fl-oh-and-pa-anyone-surprised/754512)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quinnipiac-poll-shows-a-tight-race-between-trump-and-clinton-in-fl-oh-and-pa-anyone-surprised/754512 "2016-05-17T15:20:05Z")
https://www.qu.edu/images/polling/ps/ps05102016\_Sw4b42d.pdf Florida: 43% for Clinton vs 42% for Trump Ohio: 43% for Trump vs 39% for Clinton Pennsylvania: 43% for Clinton vs 42% for Trump Do those polling results sur… --- ## [Hand-washing dishes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hand-washing-dishes/596647)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hand-washing-dishes/596647 "2011-09-20T13:47:30Z")
Roomie fills the sink with water and soap and lets the dishes soak. She goes back later to scrub and rinse. This can leave oily residue on the dishes (especially plastic containers). I wash each thing separately under… --- ## [My window won't close and it's getting cold!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-window-wont-close-and-its-getting-cold/478473)
**Author:** [@Frazzled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frazzled)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2008, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-window-wont-close-and-its-getting-cold/478473 "2008-12-25T02:19:30Z")
Last week I had a party where it got a little warm in the house. Not wanting to turn on the air conditioner in December we decided to open some windows. Unfortunately, when we raised one of the windows it made a loud noi… --- ## [Can you watch shows with laugh tracks? Because I can't.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-watch-shows-with-laugh-tracks-because-i-cant/518136)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2009, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-watch-shows-with-laugh-tracks-because-i-cant/518136 "2009-11-20T19:34:01Z")
Maybe I’m alone in this, but for me, a laugh track on a comedy show is an instant dealbreaker 100% of the time and automatically makes me not able to watch the show. I just can’t stand the utter predictability of it; I d… --- ## [Just how picky are you with what gets called "barbecue"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-picky-are-you-with-what-gets-called-barbecue/623249)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-picky-are-you-with-what-gets-called-barbecue/623249 "2012-05-31T13:51:55Z")
Is it anything that gets cooked over a grill? Does it have to be “slow cooked”? Is it anything with “barbecue sauce” on it? Just where do you draw the line on what “real barbecue” is? --- ## [Catholic cardinal criticises gay marriages plan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholic-cardinal-criticises-gay-marriages-plan/614756)
**Author:** [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2012, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholic-cardinal-criticises-gay-marriages-plan/614756 "2012-03-10T00:39:51Z")
link here I know it isn’t exactly news but fuck me! This is the leader of the Scottish Catholic church. Exactly how out of touch is he? Would you like some gems? yes, of course you would. Even for the Catholic church… --- ## [What inexplicable thing has happened to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inexplicable-thing-has-happened-to-you/485921)
**Author:** [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2009, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-inexplicable-thing-has-happened-to-you/485921 "2009-02-20T20:20:17Z")
A while back, I was cruising the Dope and poured myself an adult beverage. In the process of recapping the bottle, the cap went flying and I couldn’t immediately find it. Later on, I did some serious searching for the ca… --- ## [Is watching over my female relatives as they leave the house sexist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-watching-over-my-female-relatives-as-they-leave-the-house-sexist/513429)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2009, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-watching-over-my-female-relatives-as-they-leave-the-house-sexist/513429 "2009-10-16T20:51:39Z")
Here’s the sitch: As mentioned in other threads, one of my brothers came into town this weekend for my father’s birthday. I decided Friday to throw a family dinner Saturday, which required me to use a mixer for the mas… --- ## [Should kids still read Tintin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-kids-still-read-tintin/756406)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2016, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-kids-still-read-tintin/756406 "2016-06-11T13:00:31Z")
There’s an interesting, though short, article in The Atlantic, by an Indian writer, describing his love of the Tintin comics when young, and coming to terms with their depictions of race and imperialism. It got me wond… --- ## [Obama should target Republican districts with the consequences of the sequester](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-should-target-republican-districts-with-the-consequences-of-the-sequester/650378)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2013, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-should-target-republican-districts-with-the-consequences-of-the-sequester/650378 "2013-02-28T15:01:14Z")
If Republicans refuse to compromise on the President’s balanced approach to debt reduction and the sequester occurs, I think Obama should target Republican districts with the consequences of the mandatory cuts. Close mi… --- ## [Which Joni Mitchell song was about Stephen Stills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-joni-mitchell-song-was-about-stephen-stills/165781)
**Author:** [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2003, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-joni-mitchell-song-was-about-stephen-stills/165781 "2003-04-07T08:09:58Z")
My bro tells me he saw an interview with Stephen Stills where he said something like “it was fantastic loving Joni, but man - does she have to write a f\*cking song about it??” It was news to me that she’d had a relation… --- ## [Diabetics: What were your symptoms before diagnosis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diabetics-what-were-your-symptoms-before-diagnosis/315730)
**Author:** [@The\_Chao\_Goes\_Mu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Chao_Goes_Mu)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2005, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diabetics-what-were-your-symptoms-before-diagnosis/315730 "2005-08-22T13:18:12Z")
I’ve been undergoing tests because of some health issues and one of the things my Dr. is suspicious of is diabetes. I am awaiting results right now. I know what the symptoms are according to the world of medicine but I… --- ## [Do you consider "wigger" a racial slur?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-consider-wigger-a-racial-slur/358761)
**Author:** [@Birdmonster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Birdmonster)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2007, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-consider-wigger-a-racial-slur/358761 "2007-06-08T13:53:57Z")
Millions, I casually threw out the slang “wigger” while referring to a high school aged white kid wearing a FUBU shirt the other day and a particularly…sensitive acquintance of mine lambasted me for it, claiming it was … --- ## [What borders (or state lines, etc) have you crossed on foot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-borders-or-state-lines-etc-have-you-crossed-on-foot/588644)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2011, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-borders-or-state-lines-etc-have-you-crossed-on-foot/588644 "2011-07-20T20:11:47Z")
What borders (e.g. international borders, US state lines, Canadian provincial lines, etc.) have you crossed on foot? Note that this requires that you cross the line UNAIDED by a vehicle. This is not a question about bo… --- ## [Kosher Restaurant Certification Authority Wants Surveillance Video of Dining Area](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kosher-restaurant-certification-authority-wants-surveillance-video-of-dining-area/556503)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kosher-restaurant-certification-authority-wants-surveillance-video-of-dining-area/556503 "2010-10-23T11:48:26Z")
Long story here, but the gist is that there’s a restaurant in Brooklyn that has a kosher certification suitable for the ultra-Orthodox Chassids. But it’s on the outskirts of the Jewish neighborhood and by location and de… --- ## [Visiting the Netherlands in November. What should I do/see?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-the-netherlands-in-november-what-should-i-do-see/599819)
**Author:** [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2011, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-the-netherlands-in-november-what-should-i-do-see/599819 "2011-11-20T13:36:51Z")
With a little bit of luck, I’ll be spending a week in early November in the Netherlands. What are some things I should go do or see? I love history and art, as well as the quirky or strange. My husband is going for wo… --- ## [Fixing rust spots on a car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixing-rust-spots-on-a-car/201280)
**Author:** [@NajaNivea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NajaNivea)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2003, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixing-rust-spots-on-a-car/201280 "2003-09-15T01:54:15Z")
Hello all, I noticed there are a couple chips in the paint on my car, one on the hood and one on the passenger side front quarter panel. The chips are about the size of the tip of my pinkie finger. I noticed them quite … --- ## ["Friends with benefits"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-with-benefits/591133)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2011, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-with-benefits/591133 "2011-08-08T14:14:32Z")
Also known as fuckbuddies. Friends who you fuck. The idea being that you use each other to satisfy each other’s needs without any emotional attachment attached or the other things that come with a proper relationship. Ch… --- ## [Wikileaks banned haarp video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wikileaks-banned-haarp-video/593688)
**Author:** [@Vahid\_Tarzan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vahid_Tarzan)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wikileaks-banned-haarp-video/593688 "2016-11-09T15:07:56Z")
Can you see flaws or discrepancies that would deem this a fake? --- ## [What's the deal with post-dated copyrights?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-post-dated-copyrights/556031)
**Author:** [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2017, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-post-dated-copyrights/556031 "2017-08-29T02:01:42Z")
I have had in my possession for some months now a Calculus textbook with a copyright date of 2011. And I’ve just had my attention drawn to a new edition of a different textbook that will be available in January 2011—but… --- ## [Origins of "faggot"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origins-of-faggot/190887)
**Author:** [@Twin\_Tattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Twin_Tattoo)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2012, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origins-of-faggot/190887 "2012-10-11T00:32:41Z")
This is in regards to the faggot column: http://www.straightdope.com/mailbag/mfaggot.html I’ve been reading up on boarding schools lately and many of those books talk about the origin of “faggot” meaning homosexual. As… --- ## [Getting a propane tank for the sole purpose of running a backup generator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-propane-tank-for-the-sole-purpose-of-running-a-backup-generator/642713)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2012, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-propane-tank-for-the-sole-purpose-of-running-a-backup-generator/642713 "2012-12-03T00:32:27Z")
Is there anything technically disadvantageous about getting a propane tank installed, of the sort used for home heating, merely for the purpose of supplying a backup generator? We need a backup generator and we’ve been … --- ## [Nitpicking the BBC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nitpicking-the-bbc/562889)
**Author:** [@Pierrot\_Le\_Fou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pierrot_Le_Fou)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2010, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nitpicking-the-bbc/562889 "2010-12-08T20:51:48Z")
Dick Cheney was not “vice-president to George W. Bush.” He was Vice President of the United States. An office that is constitutionally independent from the presidency. The vice president does not report to the president… --- ## [Explain this Simpsons joke please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-simpsons-joke-please/605438)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2011, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-simpsons-joke-please/605438 "2011-12-16T16:51:19Z")
This was the episode where Bart gets medicated up to control his hyperactiveness, but then gets taken off the medication. He rebels, eats a bunch of them then steals a tank and goes on a rampage. At the end of the ramp… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=898&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=900&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)