# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=949&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:** 950 --- ## [Incredibly bad poetry that was popular in its day for some reason](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incredibly-bad-poetry-that-was-popular-in-its-day-for-some-reason/660135)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2013, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incredibly-bad-poetry-that-was-popular-in-its-day-for-some-reason/660135 "2013-06-08T03:48:09Z")
(“Its day” meaning, in some part or other of that long and now-dead period of human history when poetry, not set to music, was reckoned an art form, and people sometimes actually memorized famous poems without being forc… --- ## [Fitting an exponential decay in Excel, with non-zero asymptote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitting-an-exponential-decay-in-excel-with-non-zero-asymptote/646261)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitting-an-exponential-decay-in-excel-with-non-zero-asymptote/646261 "2013-01-07T02:15:26Z")
Excel has some canned trend-line equations, one of which is an exponential fit: y = Ae\[sup\]–Bx\[/sup\]. It is sometimes better to fit to an equation that allows for a non-zero asymptote: y = Ae\[sup\]–Bx\[/sup\] + C. Is there … --- ## [Can someone explain the ending of Sunshine to me? \[Spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-ending-of-sunshine-to-me-spoilers/399437)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2012, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-the-ending-of-sunshine-to-me-spoilers/399437 "2012-01-28T06:35:59Z")
I am aware that Sunshine (the one about sending a bomb to the re-start the sun) has yet to open in the US…but just testing my luck :slight\_smile: What on earth is going on when Thanks in advance! --- ## [Moving to the triangle area Cary vs. Chapel hill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-the-triangle-area-cary-vs-chapel-hill/627078)
**Author:** [@Kenzyv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kenzyv)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2012, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-the-triangle-area-cary-vs-chapel-hill/627078 "2012-07-05T19:56:17Z")
Hi everyone, I’m moving to the triangle area in august because my dad got a got at the research triangle. The high schools I’m mainly looking at are in Cary but I also like East chapel hill high. I’ve read some negative … --- ## [What notable alumni went to your school/university?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-notable-alumni-went-to-your-school-university/477750)
**Author:** [@Hi\_Neighbor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hi_Neighbor)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2008, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-notable-alumni-went-to-your-school-university/477750 "2008-12-23T03:05:11Z")
It’s easy to find out. Just look up your school in Wikipedia and find the section titled “Notable Alumni,” “Alumni” or “List of (name of your school here) people.” I attended the University of Pittsburgh, and my comple… --- ## [The Sarah Connor Chronicles (Hey nerds: Summer Glau is involved)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sarah-connor-chronicles-hey-nerds-summer-glau-is-involved/432743)
**Author:** [@Trunk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trunk)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2008, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sarah-connor-chronicles-hey-nerds-summer-glau-is-involved/432743 "2008-01-22T17:36:51Z")
So, I’m pretty intrigued. Supposedly, Summer Glau is a Terminator sent back to protect John Connor. I’m not sure where or how this fits into the whole trilogy, but as a fan of the franchise, I’ll be checking it out thi… --- ## [Nader In: Chance for Dopers to Elect McCain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nader-in-chance-for-dopers-to-elect-mccain/438969)
**Author:** [@DanBlather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DanBlather)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2008, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nader-in-chance-for-dopers-to-elect-mccain/438969 "2008-02-28T19:21:00Z")
So Green Party/Naderites, you have another chance to fuck up the world by voting for Nader and then saying “don’t blame me dude”. Are you going to do it? --- ## ["We got OJ, purple stuff, soda, ...Sunny D!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-got-oj-purple-stuff-soda-sunny-d/702999)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2014, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-got-oj-purple-stuff-soda-sunny-d/702999 "2014-11-09T05:00:36Z")
This was the 90s. Apparently there was no such thing as “water.” --- ## [A Boeing 747 must be landed. Who do you want at the controls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-boeing-747-must-be-landed-who-do-you-want-at-the-controls/694795)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2014, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-boeing-747-must-be-landed-who-do-you-want-at-the-controls/694795 "2014-08-08T02:26:19Z")
Hypothetical situation: A Boeing 747 is flying hundreds of passengers from New York City to Los Angeles when it suffers a one-in-a-trillion mishap: Both of its pilots die from heart attacks at the same time, completely … --- ## [I'm so lonesome I could die.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-so-lonesome-i-could-die/626103)
**Author:** [@Frosty\_Camel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frosty_Camel)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-so-lonesome-i-could-die/626103 "2012-06-25T12:08:58Z")
I’m not sure that this is appropriate for such a new member, but I need a listening ear. If someone here would be so kind as to read this and respond I would be grateful. My wife of 16 years and my three children, ages… --- ## [What topic has never even been mentioned on SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-topic-has-never-even-been-mentioned-on-sdmb/601085)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2014, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-topic-has-never-even-been-mentioned-on-sdmb/601085 "2014-03-15T01:35:58Z")
To the best of your knowledge, that is. --- ## [Against Trump specifically, Sanders is the better Dem candidate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/against-trump-specifically-sanders-is-the-better-dem-candidate/747881)
**Author:** [@Thing\_Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing_Fish)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/against-trump-specifically-sanders-is-the-better-dem-candidate/747881 "2016-03-11T21:20:33Z")
Yes, I realize that it’s probably too late to save the Democratic Party from itself, and that a massive shift in public opinion would be needed for Sanders to catch up to and pass Clinton’s delegate count after last Tues… --- ## [Do \[i\]any\[/i\] females not find asian males distasteful?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-any-i-females-not-find-asian-males-distasteful/199014)
**Author:** [@non-native](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/non-native)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2003, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-any-i-females-not-find-asian-males-distasteful/199014 "2003-09-13T00:02:09Z")
Somewhat inspired by http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=202187 thread among others. You can be completely honest. I have a pretty good idea of the general consensus but I just want to make sure… --- ## [Trivial Pursuit: Did they spell "Genius" wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivial-pursuit-did-they-spell-genius-wrong/228553)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2004, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trivial-pursuit-did-they-spell-genius-wrong/228553 "2004-02-12T14:19:07Z")
Why is the original version of Trivial Pursuit called the Genus edition? This term, used here, has no meaning. Was it a typo they let slide? - Jinx --- ## [Do Not put Broccoli In The Soup Pot!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-put-broccoli-in-the-soup-pot/536868)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2010, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-not-put-broccoli-in-the-soup-pot/536868 "2010-04-22T09:21:30Z")
I have become somthing of a soup expert-it is a good way to use up leftovers, and often the results are very good. You can use pretty much any vegetables in your soup-except broccoli! It seems to develop a nasty off tast… --- ## [If the election was shown to be rigged would you want a do-over?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-election-was-shown-to-be-rigged-would-you-want-a-do-over/778316)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2017, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-election-was-shown-to-be-rigged-would-you-want-a-do-over/778316 "2017-01-30T23:06:13Z")
If there was actual evidence the Presidential election was rigged, would you want to leave it as is, or do it again? --- ## [Baseball metaphors for sex - what do other countries use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-metaphors-for-sex-what-do-other-countries-use/588979)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2011, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baseball-metaphors-for-sex-what-do-other-countries-use/588979 "2011-07-21T17:19:25Z")
So American teenagers work hard to get around the bases when they go on dates, but what do teens in, say, France, try to do? Is there something similar centered around football (soccer), or is it more of a US thing? Ob… --- ## [Inigo Montoya or Westley?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inigo-montoya-or-westley/534531)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inigo-montoya-or-westley/534531 "2010-04-09T01:48:05Z")
Who is more cool? --- ## [Which "Night Gallery" episode creeped you out the most?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-night-gallery-episode-creeped-you-out-the-most/387008)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2007, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-night-gallery-episode-creeped-you-out-the-most/387008 "2007-01-12T05:16:53Z")
Lot’s of good episodes, but the one with the painter with the deformed hand, and ratlike creature waiting under the manhole cover at the end was the creepiest. Can’t seem to find the episode. Was it even a Night Gallery … --- ## [Is it Unacceptable to Eat Peanut Butter in Public?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-unacceptable-to-eat-peanut-butter-in-public/812648)
**Author:** [@Bone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bone)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-unacceptable-to-eat-peanut-butter-in-public/812648 "2018-04-26T15:55:23Z")
Saw this story about a person who fed her four year child a PB&J sandwichwhile shopping at Target and was criticized for doing so because of the potential interaction with those who have peanut allergies. From the artic… --- ## [A proposal to improve job prospects for PhD holders and also alleviate college/university costs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-proposal-to-improve-job-prospects-for-phd-holders-and-also-alleviate-college-university-costs/677666)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2014, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-proposal-to-improve-job-prospects-for-phd-holders-and-also-alleviate-college-university-costs/677666 "2014-02-01T02:33:03Z")
In the past few years, there have been repeated concerns in and around academia regarding two different problems: one is the bleak job outlook for newly minted PhD’s, and the other is skyrocketing tuition costs for stude… --- ## [Movies That End With the Main Character's Death - Spoilers Obviously](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-end-with-the-main-characters-death-spoilers-obviously/186389)
**Author:** [@minlokwat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minlokwat)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2003, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-end-with-the-main-characters-death-spoilers-obviously/186389 "2003-08-18T21:17:05Z")
I’m talking about films that end with the main character’s death --and nothing else. No other scenes, no voice over, in fact no more dialogue at all - just a straight shot to the end credits. I could think of three bu… --- ## [Italian seismologists charged with manslaughter for not foreseeing L'Aquila earthquake](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/italian-seismologists-charged-with-manslaughter-for-not-foreseeing-laquila-earthquake/597085)
**Author:** [@Norse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Norse)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2012, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/italian-seismologists-charged-with-manslaughter-for-not-foreseeing-laquila-earthquake/597085 "2012-10-26T17:52:06Z")
Story here It could have been ridiculously funny, if it hadn’t been so incredibly, mindboggingly stupid. --- ## [False rape claims - what are the real statistics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/false-rape-claims-what-are-the-real-statistics/520433)
**Author:** [@Laudenum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laudenum)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/false-rape-claims-what-are-the-real-statistics/520433 "2009-12-12T18:24:09Z")
I tried using SD-search, because I’m sure we discussed this before, but it hates me.:mad: Using actual, factual studies and statistics, what are the rates of false reporting? --- ## [Naval History Books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naval-history-books/485408)
**Author:** [@DerekBlank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DerekBlank)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2009, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naval-history-books/485408 "2009-02-14T04:29:37Z")
Can anyone recommend some great Naval History books (of any nation)? I’m looking for something interesting that reads like Stephen Ambrose and less like Encyclopedia Britannica… --- ## [Please give this man 9 years, please... (dad kills dog in front of kids)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-give-this-man-9-years-please-dad-kills-dog-in-front-of-kids/576568)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-give-this-man-9-years-please-dad-kills-dog-in-front-of-kids/576568 "2011-04-01T19:44:37Z")
Violent asshole kicks children’s dog to death. In front of them. Only two or three times? You didn’t think that would harm him? And what exactly DID you intend to do when you kicked him, if not hurt him? When you c… --- ## [Debate...a large number of people starve to death in the US every year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debate-a-large-number-of-people-starve-to-death-in-the-us-every-year/687144)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2014, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debate-a-large-number-of-people-starve-to-death-in-the-us-every-year/687144 "2014-04-29T13:36:02Z")
I’m having a bit of an argument with some relatives. Ironically, both the left and right wingers are aligned…they both claim that a ‘large’ number of Americans starve to death every year in the US. I’m going to define … --- ## [Why are college sport coaches paid so much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-college-sport-coaches-paid-so-much/781976)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2017, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-college-sport-coaches-paid-so-much/781976 "2017-03-23T19:59:23Z")
The UMass basketball coach was the highest paid state employee. He was making over $1 million/year. More than six times more than the salary of Governor Baker. Why do colleges pay their coaches so much, and does the… --- ## [Pitting the candyasses and suitmongers who are destroying traditional playgrounds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-the-candyasses-and-suitmongers-who-are-destroying-traditional-playgrounds/325720)
**Author:** [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2005, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitting-the-candyasses-and-suitmongers-who-are-destroying-traditional-playgrounds/325720 "2005-10-13T01:59:29Z")
This is unbridled insanity. It’s supposed to be a playground, but it has a list of things you can’t do which is longer than what you are allowed to do. Reflecting on my elementary school playground time, a portion of i… --- ## [Shilling on eBay - how organised/automated is it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shilling-on-ebay-how-organised-automated-is-it/549525)
**Author:** [@Ximenean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ximenean)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2010, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shilling-on-ebay-how-organised-automated-is-it/549525 "2010-08-17T12:25:00Z")
(By “shilling” I mean using accomplices or secondary accounts to artificially raise the price in an auction) I’m not really asking how widespread it is - I’m sure even individual sellers get up to minor scams like this… --- ## [Marylnshephards, want to congratulate you on great trolling.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marylnshephards-want-to-congratulate-you-on-great-trolling/731226)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2015, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marylnshephards-want-to-congratulate-you-on-great-trolling/731226 "2015-09-15T23:13:53Z")
See, I don’t believe it’s possible for a female to pass puberty and not realize that guys chase tail for pleasure, not commitments. I find your pseudo-naivety unique among trolling efforts. Other than that, I don’t be… --- ## [Check endorsement: Pay to the order of vs. For deposit only xxx-xxxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-endorsement-pay-to-the-order-of-vs-for-deposit-only-xxx-xxxxx/112777)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/check-endorsement-pay-to-the-order-of-vs-for-deposit-only-xxx-xxxxx/112777 "2013-05-17T15:33:09Z")
What is the proper or best way to endorse a check? I know of 2 methods. Pay to the order of Third National State Bank Your Signature or For Deposit only \[account number\] Your Signature I know that either will wo… --- ## [French Knight vs Japanese Samurai](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-knight-vs-japanese-samurai/662828)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-knight-vs-japanese-samurai/662828 "2013-07-14T06:50:34Z")
One of the all time great ‘who would win’ debates - knight fights samurai. Who comes out of the fight as the victor? They meet on a flat field, at noon - sun directly overheadahead. The French knight is a veteran of the… --- ## [Tebow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tebow/608875)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2012, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tebow/608875 "2012-01-19T18:31:07Z")
Hell Yeah! --- ## [Who are these women that buy these hideous tops from the QVC "Quacker Factory"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-these-women-that-buy-these-hideous-tops-from-the-qvc-quacker-factory/351836)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2006, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-these-women-that-buy-these-hideous-tops-from-the-qvc-quacker-factory/351836 "2006-04-11T22:40:38Z")
So the TV sound is off and the text is scrolling by and QVC is playing, and I’m too comfortable in front of the PC to search for the remote control. Two ladies are pimping these hideous spangled tops for something called… --- ## [Coolest gang on film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coolest-gang-on-film/515672)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2009, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coolest-gang-on-film/515672 "2009-11-21T18:31:21Z")
Inspired by the Bloods/Crips poll. Thanks Kayaker. My vote goes to the Ducky Boys from the Wanderers. IIRC all the other gangs were terrified of them and had to band together at the end to take them on. --- ## [How to deal with arrogant coworker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-deal-with-arrogant-coworker/361099)
**Author:** [@hawksgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hawksgirl)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2006, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-deal-with-arrogant-coworker/361099 "2006-06-22T11:40:07Z")
So, I was driving to get to work this morning. I, as a student cashier, am expected to be the only cashier to work on Saturdays, and start at 8:30am at that. Anyway, I made the mistake of taking my normal route, unfort… --- ## [Nuke New York](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuke-new-york/694942)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuke-new-york/694942 "2014-08-13T10:21:01Z")
Here’s the situation; the day nerds worldwide have been preparing for has arrived - zombie apocalypse. Zombies (the solanum kind) have been rampaging for months. You and your loved ones have found safety on a US Air Forc… --- ## [Red Card - Green Card Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-card-green-card-game/613350)
**Author:** [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2012, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-card-green-card-game/613350 "2012-03-01T11:31:40Z")
From yesterday’s Car Talk: I say that you should not take the bet but I will leave my reasoning for later in the thread. As usual, googling is cheating. --- ## [Tongue Piercing and Fellatio...(adult content)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tongue-piercing-and-fellatio-adult-content/122298)
**Author:** [@SwimmingRiddles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SwimmingRiddles)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2002, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tongue-piercing-and-fellatio-adult-content/122298 "2002-08-07T00:57:02Z")
OK, at the risk of sounding like a dirty, dirty Swiddle, here it is: I got my tongue pierced a while ago, partly because I was DONE WITH MEN at that time (I’m sorry, the capitals were nessisary) and figured that the one… --- ## [UBI in the US (from the Andrew Yang thread in Elections)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ubi-in-the-us-from-the-andrew-yang-thread-in-elections/840075)
**Author:** [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heffalump_and_Roo)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ubi-in-the-us-from-the-andrew-yang-thread-in-elections/840075 "2020-02-13T18:58:15Z")
In the Andrew Yang thread in Elections, ralfy is asking some questions that seem more suited to a debate. I’m starting a thread for anyone to discuss his questions or more generally UBI in the US or perhaps Andrew Yang’… --- ## [Movies that are crap, but you like anyway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-are-crap-but-you-like-anyway/393521)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2007, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-are-crap-but-you-like-anyway/393521 "2007-03-02T15:41:38Z")
Last night, I was at Best Buy (yeah, I know, but it was either that or accompany my wife into Linens 'n Things), and I found a DVD copy of Car Wash, the 1976 film about a day in the life of an LA car wash. It has no red… --- ## [Quiz: Name one person who has the disorder "Ice bucket challenge" is trying to help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quiz-name-one-person-who-has-the-disorder-ice-bucket-challenge-is-trying-to-help/696282)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2014, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quiz-name-one-person-who-has-the-disorder-ice-bucket-challenge-is-trying-to-help/696282 "2014-08-26T15:58:16Z")
There has been some criticism that the ‘ice bucket challenge’ has failed to properly raise awareness of the intended issue. Without googling it, name one person with the disorder the charity is trying to help. If you c… --- ## [Will robots transform our lives in the next 30 years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-robots-transform-our-lives-in-the-next-30-years/548867)
**Author:** [@Lantern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2010, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-robots-transform-our-lives-in-the-next-30-years/548867 "2010-08-05T19:22:48Z")
In the last 30 years, we have seen a revolution in a cluster of technologies built around IT: computers, the Internet, mobile gadgets and so on. I believe that in the next 30 years we will see an equally profound revolut… --- ## [What Is "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion", and Is It a Good Thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-and-is-it-a-good-thing/999804)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-and-is-it-a-good-thing/999804 "2024-08-23T02:19:01Z")
Topic question is the premise for debate. Continuing the discussion from What were you THINKING?: I’m vaguely aware that there are studies showing the benefits of workplace diversity, but since I am not and have not… --- ## [Is Mormonism really like this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-mormonism-really-like-this/639626)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2012, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-mormonism-really-like-this/639626 "2012-11-06T05:15:46Z")
In this thread in Elections, Dogzilla linked this editorial: “Why a Mormon Should Not Be President.” The author is a SLC native and descendant of early Mormon pioneers. I found the following paragraphs most interesting… --- ## [Can "capitalism" really work any more?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-capitalism-really-work-any-more/658125)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2014, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-capitalism-really-work-any-more/658125 "2014-08-24T06:05:52Z")
I hate the word “capitalism.” It was never used until the 20th century. Its use implies that we have rationally and purposely created an economic system. Of course, we haven’t. I prefer the term “legacy economic system” … --- ## [How well does Magic Jack work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-does-magic-jack-work/537073)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-does-magic-jack-work/537073 "2010-04-24T09:06:51Z")
I’m seriously thinking of dumping my landline. I’m getting tired of paying $45 a month. I hear lots of people are using Magic Jack and I know I can just rush out to CVS or Radio Shack and pick one up. But how well does… --- ## [Badchad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/badchad/385743)
**Author:** [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2006, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/badchad/385743 "2006-12-29T19:58:49Z")
From this manifesto: It’s a pity you won’t be responding to this. You’ve been a very consistent little Hobgoblin about ignoring me completely. But I’m sure your defenders will protect you, and it isn’t like you can’t r… --- ## [Fall River public pool (now with human corpse!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-river-public-pool-now-with-human-corpse/587545)
**Author:** [@Dr.Drake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Drake)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2011, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fall-river-public-pool-now-with-human-corpse/587545 "2011-07-04T07:03:13Z")
I searched for a thread on this with no luck—mods please move / close if I missed something obvious. The highlights of this story: A nine-year-old reported a woman missing at the public pool, but officials ignored him… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=948&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=950&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)