# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=953&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:** 954 --- ## [Have you ever met an Axis veteran?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-met-an-axis-veteran/623272)
**Author:** [@Orca\_Eyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orca_Eyes)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-met-an-axis-veteran/623272 "2012-06-04T04:18:33Z")
I’m sure we’ve all met Allied veterans of World War II, but I’m wondering about the other side. Have any of you met a World War II veteran who fought for the Axis Powers (i.e. Italy, Germany, Japan, and a few others)? I… --- ## [I'm sick of hearing about that plane (MH370)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-of-hearing-about-that-plane-mh370/684997)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2014, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-of-hearing-about-that-plane-mh370/684997 "2014-04-04T07:36:24Z")
When MH370 first disappeared, I eagerly followed the news and was waiting for the sudden discovery and flood of evidence…which never happened. For weeks we’ve been hearing “Breaking News! New evidence (maybe) found!” fol… --- ## [How do you restart a nuclear reactor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-restart-a-nuclear-reactor/574778)
**Author:** [@Gedd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gedd)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2011, 8:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-restart-a-nuclear-reactor/574778 "2011-03-18T08:25:52Z")
Nuclear reactors are regularly stopped for repairs and refueling, and in emergencies can perform a SCRAM to bring fission to a screeching halt. (Or at least try to). So how do you start it again? If you remove the con… --- ## [Is it really true that child molesters are treated more harshly in prison?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-really-true-that-child-molesters-are-treated-more-harshly-in-prison/636435)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2012, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-really-true-that-child-molesters-are-treated-more-harshly-in-prison/636435 "2012-10-04T18:23:11Z")
It’s a well-known conventional wisdom, but is it factual? Or just incidental because of the way group dynamics work in such a case, where, due to the nature of their crimes, they are just a lot lower on the peckering or… --- ## [Are self driving cars the missing link to our long distance travel needs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-self-driving-cars-the-missing-link-to-our-long-distance-travel-needs/711904)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2015, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-self-driving-cars-the-missing-link-to-our-long-distance-travel-needs/711904 "2015-05-16T10:56:40Z")
One thing that always seems to come into play when traveling by train or plane is the need of the car at the destination. To a more minor extent the need to get to the station or airport and return. Yes there are shutt… --- ## [What exactly makes a "good natural harbor?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-makes-a-good-natural-harbor/441541)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2008, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-makes-a-good-natural-harbor/441541 "2008-03-18T10:55:46Z")
You read this about many cities in the world: That they were founded at their respective places because the coastline there forms a “good natural harbor,” making the position ideal to establish a port there. But what exa… --- ## [Why is my elevator dispensing quarters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-elevator-dispensing-quarters/638198)
**Author:** [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eyebrows_0f_Doom)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2012, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-elevator-dispensing-quarters/638198 "2012-11-05T00:14:16Z")
This is bizarre and I can’t figure it out. Every day this week when I come home from work at night, I have found 4-5 quarters stuffed in a small metal grate at the bottom of a wall in my apartment elevator. I use my key … --- ## [NFL Week 9](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-9/639782)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-week-9/639782 "2012-11-08T22:30:30Z")
TNF KC @ SD Sunday early MIA @ IND BUF @ HOU BAL @ CLE DEN @ CIN CHI @ TEN DET @ JAX ARI @ GB CAR @ WAS Sunday late TB @ OAK MIN @ SEA PIT @ NYG SNF DAL @ ATL MNF PHI @ NO So when they destroyed the ol… --- ## [Old Navy toilets: a crude trough of flowing seawater?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-navy-toilets-a-crude-trough-of-flowing-seawater/293605)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-navy-toilets-a-crude-trough-of-flowing-seawater/293605 "2013-10-01T04:28:02Z")
A long time ago, an old fellow who had served in both the Navy and the Coast Guard was telling me 'bout the Good Old Days… He described an interesting toilet arrangement on his ship – as he explained it, they had a long… --- ## [What's the purpose of painful menstrual cramps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-purpose-of-painful-menstrual-cramps/146254)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2003, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-purpose-of-painful-menstrual-cramps/146254 "2003-01-03T06:26:06Z")
I’m not asking why they’re painful, I know it’s due to nerve endings being affected during uterine cramps, but I want to know what purpose the pain serves. If I understand what I was taught in various biology and anatom… --- ## [What is a 'Lodi'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-lodi/240123)
**Author:** [@Sisyphus\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sisyphus_Stone)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2004, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-lodi/240123 "2004-04-16T15:07:49Z")
Creedence Clearwater Revival, in their tune with the same title, mention a lodi. from the context it appears to be a state of suspended activity or absolute end-of-the-road period of destitution. One of the lines mentio… --- ## [What caused that TV show to end? (real life reasons)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-caused-that-tv-show-to-end-real-life-reasons/310229)
**Author:** [@Slacker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slacker)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2005, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-caused-that-tv-show-to-end-real-life-reasons/310229 "2005-08-13T18:15:16Z")
Any interesting stories out there about TV shows ending for reasons other than cancellation? The couple I can think of: Cheers ended because Ted Danson decided to leave the show. Seinfeld apparently ended because Jerry… --- ## [Forced bussing is good. We should bring it back.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forced-bussing-is-good-we-should-bring-it-back/795104)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2017, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forced-bussing-is-good-we-should-bring-it-back/795104 "2017-09-04T18:08:46Z")
The vastly oversimplified story of the desegregation of American schools goes roughly like this: School segregation, in many places required by law. The Supreme Court recognizes the harms that result from segregation a… --- ## [I quit.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/41233)
**Author:** [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2000, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-quit/41233 "2000-11-17T22:33:27Z")
I quit. --- ## [What is your "worst birthday" story?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-worst-birthday-story/769255)
**Author:** [@Hbk4894](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbk4894)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-worst-birthday-story/769255 "2017-05-06T02:48:18Z")
Got to be when I was about 8 and someone stole my football stickers and I cried. --- ## [Why does the feeling of having to poop come and go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-feeling-of-having-to-poop-come-and-go/576904)
**Author:** [@CheeseDonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheeseDonkey)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2011, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-feeling-of-having-to-poop-come-and-go/576904 "2011-04-04T19:32:23Z")
When one has to poop, the feeling (initially) doesn’t come and stay. Rather, it comes, stays for a while, then goes away…then it comes back stronger, stays, then goes again. Eventually it seems to stay permanently, but n… --- ## [Propellors: Ship versus airplane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/propellors-ship-versus-airplane/536881)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/propellors-ship-versus-airplane/536881 "2011-05-10T22:46:36Z")
So why do most airplanes have the props on the front but all ships have the props at the rear. Some planes have pusher props, so it can be done. But I don’t know of any ships with the props at the front. What is the … --- ## [Explain your DoperName!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-your-dopername/434169)
**Author:** [@bufftabby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bufftabby)\ **Replies:** 167\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2008, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-your-dopername/434169 "2008-02-14T14:22:05Z")
I’m sure one of these threads has been done before, but I think it’s time for a new one! I’m bufftabby because I have a sweet little, well, buff tabby that I rescued from a parking lot a few months ago. Unfortunately, h… --- ## [22 year old arrested for "sex offense" committed 10 years ago when he was 12 - Faces 20 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/22-year-old-arrested-for-sex-offense-committed-10-years-ago-when-he-was-12-faces-20-years/604189)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/22-year-old-arrested-for-sex-offense-committed-10-years-ago-when-he-was-12-faces-20-years/604189 "2011-11-30T21:59:50Z")
Seems kind of unusual to go after someone for a 10 year old crime committed when you were 12. Police: Family accuses man of sex abuse --- ## [Has a write in Candidate Ever Won a Major Election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-write-in-candidate-ever-won-a-major-election/560469)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2012, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-a-write-in-candidate-ever-won-a-major-election/560469 "2012-02-12T23:20:38Z")
Has a write in Candidate Ever Won a Major Election? For example Governor, U.S. Senator, House of Representatives, President. Over the years I’ve heard of publicity stunts where celebrities or other popular figures stag… --- ## [Kellyanne Conway should be fired?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kellyanne-conway-should-be-fired/835485)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kellyanne-conway-should-be-fired/835485 "2019-06-19T21:27:08Z")
According to US special counsel office. (the office is not related to Mueller) There is zero chance Trump will fire her so this is pretty much a waste of time. --- ## [Your Personal Crazy/Irrational Theories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-personal-crazy-irrational-theories/354743)
**Author:** [@Martini\_Enfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martini_Enfield)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2006, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-personal-crazy-irrational-theories/354743 "2006-05-25T05:43:41Z")
Come on, we’ve all got at least one! Sure, you know it isn’t true, but part of you secretly wants it to be, just so you can say “A-ha! I knew it all along!” Mine: Diet Soft Drinks are a big conspiracy by the Soft Dri… --- ## [Do you consider cartilage edible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-consider-cartilage-edible/677331)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-consider-cartilage-edible/677331 "2014-01-04T07:38:27Z")
The white stuff at the joints between chicken bones and on the nubs of ribs. Do you consider them to be something you would typically eat or non-edible parts of the bone? --- ## [Why do powerful nations respect North Korea's autonomy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-powerful-nations-respect-north-koreas-autonomy/766042)
**Author:** [@Dr.Arthias](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Arthias)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-powerful-nations-respect-north-koreas-autonomy/766042 "2023-07-21T16:36:35Z")
I kinda already know the answer to this question, but I still think it’s a very interesting topic to discuss. Every once in a while in my life, I stop everything I’m doing and think “Oh man… North Korea is actually stil… --- ## [Why is the Marine Corps separate from the Army (or Navy)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-marine-corps-separate-from-the-army-or-navy/640787)
**Author:** [@Speaker\_for\_the\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Speaker_for_the_Dead)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2012, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-marine-corps-separate-from-the-army-or-navy/640787 "2012-11-16T14:02:33Z")
This is an extremely basic (and to anyone with military know-how, probably simple-minded) question, but I’ve often been curious. I know that in the 'States, the Marine Corps is distinct from the Army, and there’s a bit o… --- ## [Early discharge from the Air Force](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-discharge-from-the-air-force/199957)
**Author:** [@Visom76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Visom76)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2003, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-discharge-from-the-air-force/199957 "2003-09-08T13:59:46Z")
I am in the Air Force and I want out. I heard of a program called, “Palace Chase” that allows you to transfer to the reserves. How does that work? Also, I know there is a way to get out if you are making a lot of money w… --- ## [Fat Acceptance Movement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fat-acceptance-movement/451066)
**Author:** [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2008, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fat-acceptance-movement/451066 "2008-06-02T23:00:00Z")
I’ve been perusing lots of blogs lately, and in particular, a lot of fat acceptance ones (Shapely Prose, Eat a Cheeseburger, Size Ate, among others), and am of two minds. A lot of them raise points about the discriminati… --- ## [Numfar! Do the dance of Lost 1.12:Whatever the Case May Be](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/numfar-do-the-dance-of-lost-1-12-whatever-the-case-may-be/283220)
**Author:** [@Juniper200](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Juniper200)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2005, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/numfar-do-the-dance-of-lost-1-12-whatever-the-case-may-be/283220 "2005-01-09T05:44:24Z")
So, what’s on your minds, castaways? Is Claire totally dead, or is she merely doomed to a life as Ethan & Co.'s slave/babymomma/comedy third option? How about that big metal thing under the forest floor, huh, Locke? Ch… --- ## [Cover songs that should exist, but don't.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cover-songs-that-should-exist-but-dont/647559)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2013, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cover-songs-that-should-exist-but-dont/647559 "2013-01-29T08:55:25Z")
I’ve never been able to convince anyone in the real world of the genius of this idea, but I have always thought that Aerosmith, particularly Permanent Vacation-era Aerosmith, should have, somewhere along the way, covered… --- ## [Seth MacFarlane to reboot "The Flintstones"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seth-macfarlane-to-reboot-the-flintstones/582168)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seth-macfarlane-to-reboot-the-flintstones/582168 "2011-05-18T13:54:24Z")
Entertainment Weekly story here I am very sure that many people will think that this will be an abject failure and I am sure that there will be a lot of backlash towards this…but I think it’ll be ok. If there is one th… --- ## [Home Repair Question--Sliding Patio Doors.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-repair-question-sliding-patio-doors/607675)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-repair-question-sliding-patio-doors/607675 "2012-01-03T22:01:41Z")
My condo does not have windows; instead, it has 2 glass patio doors, one in the living room, one in the bedroom, both rather old. Cold air is coming in under the bottom of both, mostly the bedroom door. I have put old … --- ## [Why deny the thigh?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-deny-the-thigh/458077)
**Author:** [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2008, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-deny-the-thigh/458077 "2008-08-03T22:07:31Z")
So far in the 21st C. no adult male may expose his thighs. Short-shorts are worn as a clown costume on “Reno 9-11,” or by that grown man who portrays a snotty little boy on “Mad TV;” and as “what were they thinking?” fla… --- ## [The Watchmen Questions (movie version-open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-watchmen-questions-movie-version-open-spoilers/524588)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2010, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-watchmen-questions-movie-version-open-spoilers/524588 "2010-01-15T18:37:27Z")
I caught this on late night cable a couple of days ago. It wasn’t bad, but I thought the violence was ridiculously over the top. Did we really need to see a guy get his arms sawed off with a power tool? Or another guy… --- ## [What are some "Anti-Alamos"? (Explained in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-anti-alamos-explained-in-op/670401)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2013, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-anti-alamos-explained-in-op/670401 "2013-10-09T16:41:16Z")
I was watching Saving Private Ryan for the umpteenth time recently, and during the scene where the men are preparing for battle in the ruined French village they refer to one particular position as “The Alamo”, meaning t… --- ## [Abortion coverage should not be holding up the healthcare bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abortion-coverage-should-not-be-holding-up-the-healthcare-bill/520369)
**Author:** [@toadspittle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toadspittle)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2009, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abortion-coverage-should-not-be-holding-up-the-healthcare-bill/520369 "2009-12-12T23:49:42Z")
I’m a staunch advocate of abortion rights. I’m also a staunch realist. Perhaps that’s why I am often baffled by politicians. I can’t for the life of me understand why the healthcare legislation appears to be stalling ov… --- ## [Lost 3.14 "Expose"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-3-14-expose/397866)
**Author:** [@Trion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trion)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2007, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-3-14-expose/397866 "2007-04-04T14:04:20Z")
A couple of weeks ago, our friend John Mace posted the following in the OP of his weekly Lost thread: As the appointed hour has come and gone, allow me to start the thread. Thread Rules: From ABC: And the ever pop… --- ## [Jungle Fever, Yellow Fever, etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jungle-fever-yellow-fever-etc/490218)
**Author:** [@brazil84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brazil84)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2009, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jungle-fever-yellow-fever-etc/490218 "2009-03-21T16:52:42Z")
I know that “Jungle Fever” is a slang phrase for being attracted to black people; and “Yellow Fever” applies to orientals. Is there any similar slang phrase for being attracted to latinos/latinas? Whites? Indians? Oth… --- ## [American Idol 4/27 to 4/28](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-27-to-4-28/537495)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2010, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-4-27-to-4-28/537495 "2010-04-30T03:11:37Z")
Only six singers remain. --- ## [NFL 2022: The Super Bowl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-the-super-bowl/979407)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 244\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2023, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2022-the-super-bowl/979407 "2023-02-23T03:27:27Z")
And somehow we’re down to the last thread of the 2022 season, featuring the unsurprising matchup of the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. What I did find surprising is that this will be the first Super Bowl… --- ## [Cliff Richard? INDIAN! and other ethnic/minority celebrity appropriations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cliff-richard-indian-and-other-ethnic-minority-celebrity-appropriations/308920)
**Author:** [@Martha\_Medea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martha_Medea)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2005, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cliff-richard-indian-and-other-ethnic-minority-celebrity-appropriations/308920 "2005-06-21T08:39:08Z")
Brits especially will be familiar with the recurring skit in ‘Goodness Gracious Me’ where the Indian Dad lists celebrities and claims they are Indian. Some, like Cliff Richard and Freddy Mercury, are genuine, but others … --- ## [NFL wants bands to pay them to perform at Super Bowl.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-wants-bands-to-pay-them-to-perform-at-super-bowl/695939)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2014, 9:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-wants-bands-to-pay-them-to-perform-at-super-bowl/695939 "2014-08-23T09:39:40Z")
You want to play? You gotta pay. I guess the NFL really needs more money given they only got $4 million for a 30-second spot in 2014, up from $3.8 million in 2013. --- ## [Lamest/most annoying fanbase?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lamest-most-annoying-fanbase/324558)
**Author:** [@Fortean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fortean)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2005, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lamest-most-annoying-fanbase/324558 "2005-10-06T17:01:35Z")
What fanbase do you personally find lame or annoying? People who are into the whole vampire thing seem pretty lame to me – while Trekkies etc like the show because they’re into engineering, utopian societies, etc, it ap… --- ## [What's the Proper Way to Drink Out of a Tervis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-proper-way-to-drink-out-of-a-tervis/792587)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-proper-way-to-drink-out-of-a-tervis/792587 "2017-08-09T15:49:58Z")
Like most of America, I drink out a Tervis cup while at work. Ms. Cups does as well and we had an interesting exchange this morning. She always fills her cup and throws the lid on all willy-nilly. So I made sure to corr… --- ## [J.K. Rowling admits she considered killing off Ron Weasley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/j-k-rowling-admits-she-considered-killing-off-ron-weasley/601612)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2011, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/j-k-rowling-admits-she-considered-killing-off-ron-weasley/601612 "2011-11-07T14:46:15Z")
http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/10/31/harry-potter-kill-ron-weasley-jk-rowling/?hpt=hp\_t2 I’m glad she didn’t - it meant a lot to Harry to have Ron and Hermione with him, and helping him, throughout the entire series. Ther… --- ## [So long, gallbladder, it's been real..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-gallbladder-its-been-real/572476)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-gallbladder-its-been-real/572476 "2011-03-15T01:17:26Z")
After two attacks last year, and one last month, it’s been decided that the 'ol gallbladder and I are going to have a parting of the ways. I really would like to go out of town next week, if I feel well enough, I’ve been… --- ## [Favorite TV opening Title Credits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-tv-opening-title-credits/536329)
**Author:** [@Icerigger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icerigger)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2010, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-tv-opening-title-credits/536329 "2010-04-20T14:06:43Z")
Many TV series had very cool opening theme music or clever title sequences, what are some of your favorites. Mine are as follows: UFO Hawaii Five-O Wonder Woman Myserty Movie… --- ## [I'm in the mood to watch a wacky movie--RIGHT NOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-in-the-mood-to-watch-a-wacky-movie-right-now/538162)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2010, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-in-the-mood-to-watch-a-wacky-movie-right-now/538162 "2010-05-10T04:05:18Z")
Anyone have anything to recommend? The catch is, it has to be available on Netflix’s streaming “Watch Instantly” thingie. I want something weird and funny… not scary, not depressing, but definitely bizarre. Ideas? --- ## [So, the President screwed the Media.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-president-screwed-the-media/842058)
**Author:** [@Tempe\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tempe_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-president-screwed-the-media/842058 "2019-10-23T16:18:55Z")
LOL, the Democratic Party Media whined about the first G7 location. Now, they get an hour bus ride each way to cover the Conference. Well played, the President trolled you like country bumpkins. So now, unlike his offer… --- ## [In general, most rock and roll musicians are minimally educated. True or False?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-general-most-rock-and-roll-musicians-are-minimally-educated-true-or-false/580342)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2011, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-general-most-rock-and-roll-musicians-are-minimally-educated-true-or-false/580342 "2011-07-04T19:25:53Z")
This list of suggestions on how to successfully manage rock band asserts that most rock and roll musicians are fairly poorly educated. Obviously there are exceptions to the norm, but in general is this assertion correct … --- ## [How insanely good pro athletes are...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-insanely-good-pro-athletes-are/657254)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2013, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-insanely-good-pro-athletes-are/657254 "2013-06-10T15:37:16Z")
Isn’t it kind of depressing? I think about how the best athlete in my high school was basically a god for two years, but he couldn’t ever hope to come close to the talents of an athlete at the state college I went to, … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=952&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=954&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)