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**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2012, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-should-be-released-on-dvd/628826 "2012-10-09T01:24:53Z")
Arli$$ (the whole series not just the “best” episodes) China Beach Karen Sisco Liquid Television (another series only released as a “best of”) Minoriteam (released in Australia but not the US) When Things Were Rotte… --- ## [The American Middle Fucking Sucks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-american-middle-fucking-sucks/220039)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2003, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-american-middle-fucking-sucks/220039 "2003-12-27T17:41:00Z")
I’m just so fucking SICK of that vast chunk of America that is just, sorry, stupid. Ignorant, mindless, stupid and braindead. It’s one thing if you have studied the issues closely and have, (unfathomably, but whatever)… --- ## [Another Plagiarist Caught - thanks Google!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-plagiarist-caught-thanks-google/136310)
**Author:** [@Legomancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Legomancer)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2003, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-plagiarist-caught-thanks-google/136310 "2003-02-01T17:00:55Z")
Mrs. Mancer is a college English professor. She was telling me about a student of hers who, for a term paper, was all hyped up to write on the Bermuda Triangle. “Why?” I asked. “Man, even kooks don’t talk about the Berm… --- ## ["'Your son has killed two kafirs. I slit their throats with a dagger'"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-son-has-killed-two-kafirs-i-slit-their-throats-with-a-dagger/745035)
**Author:** [@truthSeeker2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/truthSeeker2)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2016, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-son-has-killed-two-kafirs-i-slit-their-throats-with-a-dagger/745035 "2016-02-08T15:27:14Z")
Below is the last conversation between a Pakistani terrorist who was killed in latest terror attack in India and his mother : Just wanted to show the mindset of cancerous Islamic terrorism and the face of true Islam. … --- ## [Olbermann & Matthews NOT chairing debates or election night on MSNBC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olbermann-matthews-not-chairing-debates-or-election-night-on-msnbc/462633)
**Author:** [@Oy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oy)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2008, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olbermann-matthews-not-chairing-debates-or-election-night-on-msnbc/462633 "2008-09-10T22:49:05Z")
Maybe this should go into Cafe Society, but it’s more to do with issues we’ve been discussing here. Yesterday, according to the New York Times: \[QUOTE=NY Times\] After months of accusations of political bias and simmer… --- ## [Music you listen(ed) to when high?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-you-listen-ed-to-when-high/949517)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-you-listen-ed-to-when-high/949517 "2026-08-04T17:32:40Z")
I think I’ve made threads about getting high before, with some success on these boards… but never Cafe Society. C’mon, I know y’all are stoners, or former stoners. Anyway. What do you like to listen too when you’re hi… --- ## [Car repair question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-repair-question/681747)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2014, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-repair-question/681747 "2014-02-25T04:10:47Z")
I brought my car in today to get them to mount a tire that they replaced on Monday. (I brought the flat tire in off the car) When mounting the tire they broke off the bolt . I should not have to pay for this bol… --- ## [Largest US City NOT on any water](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/largest-us-city-not-on-any-water/113549)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2002, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/largest-us-city-not-on-any-water/113549 "2002-06-13T02:16:30Z")
After reading INDIANAPOLIS is the largest US city not on navigatable water (apparently there is a river that runs thru it but can’t be navigated), I was wondering what is the largest US city (city limits not metro area) … --- ## [Who should I vote for in the WI Republican primary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-i-vote-for-in-the-wi-republican-primary/615732)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2012, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-i-vote-for-in-the-wi-republican-primary/615732 "2012-03-16T17:00:39Z")
Wisconsin’s primary is next month, and it seems there will still be 4 people in the race. It’s an open primary, which means a liberal like me can go in and vote for any one of these obnoxious guys. So, who to vote for … --- ## [I automatically think of Monty Python when.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-automatically-think-of-monty-python-when/449502)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2008, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-automatically-think-of-monty-python-when/449502 "2008-05-22T21:35:19Z")
There are certain phrases and situations that automatically remind me of Monty Python. Scenes burned into my unconscious mind from a youth full of too much Monty Python :smiley: One of the biggest ones is the word “wafe… --- ## [For crying out loud, what's the point of the homosexuality debates??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-crying-out-loud-whats-the-point-of-the-homosexuality-debates/128214)
**Author:** [@RexDart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RexDart)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2002, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-crying-out-loud-whats-the-point-of-the-homosexuality-debates/128214 "2002-10-07T00:09:46Z")
Jeez, people. Get the frick over it, already. Guess what, somebody on the danged internet saying he/she doesn’t approve morally of homosexuality will not affect your personal life one dang bit. Not at all. Nor would … --- ## [Most fascinating/weird thing about America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-fascinating-weird-thing-about-america/104775)
**Author:** [@Waldo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waldo)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2002, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-fascinating-weird-thing-about-america/104775 "2002-11-10T01:42:35Z")
So, you non-America/North Americans, what was just plain weird about visiting the States? I got to thinking about this again because of a German stating here recently that soda refills was the most fascinating thing he f… --- ## [Why was the American four man bobsled team disqualified in the 1972 olympics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-the-american-four-man-bobsled-team-disqualified-in-the-1972-olympics/562004)
**Author:** [@perfectparanoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/perfectparanoia)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2010, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-the-american-four-man-bobsled-team-disqualified-in-the-1972-olympics/562004 "2010-11-27T04:31:39Z")
My husband is a fan of ‘Cool Runnings’ and one of the members of the four man team (Howard Siler) was the person on whom the coach is based. There is evidence that the four man team he was a member of was disqualified i… --- ## [Lady GaGa on SNL](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-gaga-on-snl/512639)
**Author:** [@Superfreaknduper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superfreaknduper)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2009, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-gaga-on-snl/512639 "2009-10-08T13:29:14Z")
Was anybody else impressed by Lady GaGa’s performance on SNL? I thought it was really good and well performed. --- ## [the Big Lebowski - How did that kid's homework wind up in the Dude's car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-lebowski-how-did-that-kids-homework-wind-up-in-the-dudes-car/726825)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2015, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-lebowski-how-did-that-kids-homework-wind-up-in-the-dudes-car/726825 "2015-08-10T21:45:00Z")
Watched this with my wife last night. I’ve seen it a few times, she hadn’t. So this question occurred to us: What was Larry Sellers homework doing in the Dude’s stolen car? Is there a deleted scene or something that I’v… --- ## [Your politics are the content of your character](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-politics-are-the-content-of-your-character/773477)
**Author:** [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-politics-are-the-content-of-your-character/773477 "2016-12-08T17:02:24Z")
I want to float an idea from a pit thread and make it into an agreeable discussion. The idea is that you ought not to judge people for their political opinions. I’ve seen that before – that judging people by their politi… --- ## [Was Pluto the 8th planet from 1969 to 2009 and Neptune the 9th?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-pluto-the-8th-planet-from-1969-to-2009-and-neptune-the-9th/580463)
**Author:** [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2011, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-pluto-the-8th-planet-from-1969-to-2009-and-neptune-the-9th/580463 "2011-05-13T19:07:32Z")
A scifi book brought up the statement that Pluto was the 8th planet from 1969 to 2009 and Neptune the 9th. Is it correct? This has nothing to do with any changes in it’s planet status a few years back so ignore it. I’m a… --- ## [Do the (Hey) "Mickey" lyrics contain an offer of anal sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-hey-mickey-lyrics-contain-an-offer-of-anal-sex/415896)
**Author:** [@Wee\_Bairn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wee_Bairn)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2007, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-hey-mickey-lyrics-contain-an-offer-of-anal-sex/415896 "2007-08-19T01:18:29Z")
In his guide book of 80’s albums, critic Robert Christgau has this comment: “The only woman ever to offer to take it up the ass on top 40 radio (close your eyes and really concentrate on “Mickey” if you don’t believe me… --- ## [A special place in the Universe: Cosmology.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-special-place-in-the-universe-cosmology/483003)
**Author:** [@Todderbob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Todderbob)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2009, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-special-place-in-the-universe-cosmology/483003 "2009-01-30T22:04:09Z")
Continued from: here. The question comes down to, basically, does Earth hold a special place in the universe? (if this isn’t the right place for this, sorry… I thought GD but then thought… I donno…) I don’t think th… --- ## [Is there a season to celebrate Bar/Bat Mitzvahs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-season-to-celebrate-bar-bat-mitzvahs/558451)
**Author:** [@aaelghat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aaelghat)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2011, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-season-to-celebrate-bar-bat-mitzvahs/558451 "2011-03-15T13:32:11Z")
I know that Bar/Bat Mitzvah’s are tied to a Jewish girl/boy turning 12 and 13 respectively. However, in terms of the actual party does that usually also coincide with the birthday, or on average are most Bar/Bat Mitzvah… --- ## [Breaking news - Shooting at Synagogue in Pittsburgh](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-shooting-at-synagogue-in-pittsburgh/823591)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2018, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-news-shooting-at-synagogue-in-pittsburgh/823591 "2018-10-31T20:55:56Z")
There appears to be an active shooting in progress in Pittsburgh in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood at the Tree of Life Synagogue. KDKA, the CBS affiliate in Pittsburgh is reporting 4 dead. --- ## [Ownership rights and inequality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ownership-rights-and-inequality/687592)
**Author:** [@LinusK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LinusK)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ownership-rights-and-inequality/687592 "2014-05-11T16:12:36Z")
One of the theories of conservative economics is that income inequality drives down unemployment. For example, they argue that eliminating minimum wage laws would increase employment, because owners of businesses could a… --- ## [Europeans, are you afraid of cross-breezes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/europeans-are-you-afraid-of-cross-breezes/486052)
**Author:** [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2009, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/europeans-are-you-afraid-of-cross-breezes/486052 "2009-02-19T21:07:21Z")
This subject came up in this thread and rather than hijacking it any further, I’m opening a new thread. I am curious about how widely spread this belief is. In case you aren’t familiar with it, in parts of Europe (mayb… --- ## [Why do humans need toilet paper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-humans-need-toilet-paper/357995)
**Author:** [@R.P.McMurphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R.P.McMurphy)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2006, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-humans-need-toilet-paper/357995 "2006-05-25T19:28:04Z")
An animal takes a dump and it goes on with its business, no problem. If a human takes a dump and doesn’t use toilet paper there is a mess, stink, and usually a chance of a rash developng in the anal area. The Muslims do… --- ## [Israel accused of spying on nuke talks and passing the info to US Congress.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israel-accused-of-spying-on-nuke-talks-and-passing-the-info-to-us-congress/715865)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2015, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israel-accused-of-spying-on-nuke-talks-and-passing-the-info-to-us-congress/715865 "2015-03-28T00:04:31Z")
Apparently the original source of this is the WSJ, but their article is behind a pay-wall so all I have is a secondhand account from The Guardian. It’s no surprise that Israel spies; everyone spies. What’s troublesome… --- ## [Sevastopol, Der Trihs, round 2 motherfuckers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sevastopol-der-trihs-round-2-motherfuckers/342959)
**Author:** [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2006, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sevastopol-der-trihs-round-2-motherfuckers/342959 "2006-02-08T20:41:37Z")
Christ on a couch, you two never cease to amaze in your stupidity, hatred, assholishness, and all-around douchebagedness. (New word, bitch!!) In this thread you two shitstains rear your heads again. In a direct quote t… --- ## [An Independent Southern U.S.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-independent-southern-u-s/641511)
**Author:** [@Human\_Action](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Human_Action)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-independent-southern-u-s/641511 "2012-11-21T17:02:07Z")
In \[thread=672480\]this thread\[/thread\], BabaBooey proposed the hypothetical seccession of a “United States of the Southeastern Conference” in the hopes that the new nation would offer more economic and social freedom tha… --- ## [Mul-TIM-it-er, or MUL-tee-mee-ter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mul-tim-it-er-or-mul-tee-mee-ter/724271)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2015, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mul-tim-it-er-or-mul-tee-mee-ter/724271 "2015-07-07T04:41:03Z")
Growing up, ‘multimeter’ was pronounced ‘mul-TIM-it-er’. Nowadays it seems I only hear it pronounced ‘MUL-tee-mee-ter’. Dictionary-dot-com has the former pronunciation, and Youtube has the latter one. Granted, the You… --- ## [Things that annoy you as an aspergery personality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-annoy-you-as-an-aspergery-personality/630265)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2012, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-annoy-you-as-an-aspergery-personality/630265 "2012-08-12T16:21:47Z")
You go to a place or group that sounds interesting and receive snide remarks and hostility for no perceptible reason, only to later realize or have someone explain it to you it was because you don’t belong there or don’t… --- ## [Don't recall a thread on homeschooling...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-recall-a-thread-on-homeschooling/677154)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-recall-a-thread-on-homeschooling/677154 "2013-12-30T14:59:53Z")
…so here’s one. It’s a controversial topic and people have strong opinions, whether or not they have had personal experience with it. I have not had any personal experience with it, plus I’m an only child and don’t have… --- ## [I am so sick of the damned fear-mongering.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-sick-of-the-damned-fear-mongering/509265)
**Author:** [@Jman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jman)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2009, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-so-sick-of-the-damned-fear-mongering/509265 "2009-09-14T18:53:01Z")
From either side. The right is particularly to blame for this, but there has been some left-wing fear mongering going on from time to time, but this bullshit from right wing pundits and Fox News is just pissing me off. … --- ## [Obama Smoking in the White House](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-smoking-in-the-white-house/472314)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2010, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-smoking-in-the-white-house/472314 "2010-03-01T17:30:29Z")
I recall Schwartznegger had a tent set up near his office when he became governor of California so he could smoke. The White House is a public building. Air Force I is owned by the public as well. Will Obama be allowed… --- ## [Your spouse/SO does not share your sexual interest/kink/fetish. How do you deal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-spouse-so-does-not-share-your-sexual-interest-kink-fetish-how-do-you-deal/659372)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2015, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-spouse-so-does-not-share-your-sexual-interest-kink-fetish-how-do-you-deal/659372 "2015-05-21T14:00:50Z")
You’re in a relationship. You have a sexual interest/kink/fetish that isn’t shared by your SO. How do you cope? Does your SO know about it? Do they make an effort to play along, to be an indulgent partner, even thoug… --- ## [I think that an employee is stealing from me. Advice sought.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-an-employee-is-stealing-from-me-advice-sought/409579)
**Author:** [@Marconi\_Schmeese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marconi_Schmeese)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2007, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-that-an-employee-is-stealing-from-me-advice-sought/409579 "2007-06-30T06:05:15Z")
I own a retail store. Without going into too many identifying details, I am 100% sure that $40 is missing out of the cash bag from this weekend. My business partner is sure who did it. I am not as sure. However, this… --- ## [What is it like to be stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-like-to-be-stupid/468862)
**Author:** [@Mustafa\_Al-Habib](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mustafa_Al-Habib)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2008, 9:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-like-to-be-stupid/468862 "2008-10-23T09:04:34Z")
Inspired by this thread- what sort of studies have been done on how stupid people perceive the world? What would the subjective experience of a Sarah Palin supporter be like? --- ## [How common is the putting soiled loo paper in the bin thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-is-the-putting-soiled-loo-paper-in-the-bin-thing/551797)
**Author:** [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2010, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-is-the-putting-soiled-loo-paper-in-the-bin-thing/551797 "2010-08-31T03:11:24Z")
Until I had seen it in one or two films or on TV this practice was unheard of for me. I grew up with putting the used toilet paper in the toilet being the correct thing to do. But I either see, or see references to the… --- ## [New prediction: the Republican party is going to fragment BEFORE the November election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-prediction-the-republican-party-is-going-to-fragment-before-the-november-election/761658)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2016, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-prediction-the-republican-party-is-going-to-fragment-before-the-november-election/761658 "2016-08-08T12:02:00Z")
I’ve already predicted that the Trump campaign will lead to a historic landslide loss for Republicans and cost them both the House and Senate. Now I think the party is even worse off than I thought before. Trumps is so… --- ## [Horrible and bizarre German music videos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horrible-and-bizarre-german-music-videos/571065)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2011, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horrible-and-bizarre-german-music-videos/571065 "2011-02-15T22:41:31Z")
In a tangent to this thread, I revealed the glory of “Uwu Lena - Schland O Schland” to the international public. I was urged to start a thread about this subject by 2square4u (btw., he sometimes shows masochistic tenden… --- ## [Thinking of dropping cable. What will I miss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-dropping-cable-what-will-i-miss/681355)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2014, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thinking-of-dropping-cable-what-will-i-miss/681355 "2014-03-06T04:17:50Z")
Mommypants and I are pondering dropping U-Verse and going with some kind of combination of Hulu Plus, Netflix, and Amazon Instant Streaming. My TV viewing revolves around regular network TV and AMC. Her’s is around reg… --- ## [What is the difference between videotape and film?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-videotape-and-film/69088)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2001, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-difference-between-videotape-and-film/69088 "2001-06-21T22:25:18Z")
Not the physical difference, but the “philosophical” difference. Soaps are typically shot on video tape. Some comedy programs over the years also. What it the “artistic” reason (or whatever other reason) for choosing v… --- ## [Study shows file sharing doesn't hurt music sales](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/study-shows-file-sharing-doesnt-hurt-music-sales/237494)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2004, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/study-shows-file-sharing-doesnt-hurt-music-sales/237494 "2004-04-23T12:26:28Z")
Link In spite of this good news, I’m sure the RIAA will still feel justified in suing people out of house and home for filesharing. :rolleyes: --- ## [Does my dog love me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-my-dog-love-me/517546)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2009, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-my-dog-love-me/517546 "2009-11-19T22:57:42Z")
I love my dog (not like that, you perv :D). Her energy and earnestness are endearing, and her expressions (she’s a Boston Terrier) are very adorable. She is beholden to a daily routine of walks that keeps me regimented… --- ## [What Texas Got Right](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-texas-got-right/593527)
**Author:** [@emacknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emacknight)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2011, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-texas-got-right/593527 "2011-09-16T14:14:50Z")
Over the next 14 months there is going to be a lot of talk about how Rick Parry created jobs in Texas. To get a head of the game Slate.com put out a pre-emptive strike against him with this piece: Why the Lone Star Sta… --- ## [People Mistakenly Buying Child-Sized Or Doll Furniture Online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-mistakenly-buying-child-sized-or-doll-furniture-online/705317)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2014, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-mistakenly-buying-child-sized-or-doll-furniture-online/705317 "2014-11-26T06:34:03Z")
I’ve seen this referenced in two different sitcoms in the past few weeks. Are people really making this mistake? --- ## [Is there a limit to "All you can eat"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-limit-to-all-you-can-eat/376449)
**Author:** [@bubastis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bubastis)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2006, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-limit-to-all-you-can-eat/376449 "2006-10-18T19:02:01Z")
Would restaurant staff ever step in and say, “Look buddy, I know its all you can eat, but you’re taking the piss”? I’ve been to a few all you can eat places, notably Pizza Hut’s All you can Eat lunchtime Buffet. I alwa… --- ## [Stuff everybody used to hate (and now love)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-everybody-used-to-hate-and-now-love/547720)
**Author:** [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2010, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-everybody-used-to-hate-and-now-love/547720 "2010-07-31T13:13:22Z")
Are there any movies, tv shows, songs that fit this scenario? Most people originally thought it was terrible. Some time later a few people started saying it was actually great (or decided it was so bad it was good)… --- ## [Guys: Ever date a girl who was hard to get? What happened?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-ever-date-a-girl-who-was-hard-to-get-what-happened/408957)
**Author:** [@Lizard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lizard)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2007, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-ever-date-a-girl-who-was-hard-to-get-what-happened/408957 "2007-06-30T17:25:24Z")
I’m interested in stories of wooing, in the classical sense. Guys who fell for women who may or may not have liked them back, but didn’t make it easy. Obviously, I’m in situation like this now. She’s not pushing me away,… --- ## ["The world's goin' to hell but I'm still here" MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worlds-goin-to-hell-but-im-still-here-mmp/952298)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 336\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worlds-goin-to-hell-but-im-still-here-mmp/952298 "2021-10-18T03:26:19Z")
Hey, Mumpers! I’m awake at stupid o’clock so I’ll get this week’s show started. I’m still alive and kicking. That’s the best I’ve got. How’s life in your corner of the world? --- ## [Use of the word "Retarded"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-the-word-retarded/527680)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2010, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-the-word-retarded/527680 "2010-02-07T17:26:19Z")
I believe this has been discussed around here before as a hijack to other threads but not sure it has been faced head-on. This comes to my mind as I was reading the following article about Rahm Emanuel using the word “r… --- ## [Google employee says they have sentient AI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-employee-says-they-have-sentient-ai/966069)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 232\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2022, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-employee-says-they-have-sentient-ai/966069 "2022-07-23T19:28:19Z")
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