# Top **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=965&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:** 966 --- ## [Your idle Olympics ponderings/musings...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-idle-olympics-ponderings-musings/529400)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2010, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-idle-olympics-ponderings-musings/529400 "2010-03-02T04:49:09Z")
What would Nobunaga Oda think if he could see his X-great-grandson with his family name figure skating? That’s my big one. What are yours? --- ## [What type of piano/keyboard should I get for a 7 year old?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-piano-keyboard-should-i-get-for-a-7-year-old/656700)
**Author:** [@Meltdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meltdown)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2013, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-piano-keyboard-should-i-get-for-a-7-year-old/656700 "2013-04-27T13:08:12Z")
My 7-year-old daughter has recently started piano lessons. She’s had about 4 lessons so far, and she seems to like it and seems to be retaining stuff from one lesson to the next. I would like to support her by getting … --- ## [Harley bashing & Coldfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harley-bashing-coldfire/241037)
**Author:** [@Bandanaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bandanaman)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2004, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harley-bashing-coldfire/241037 "2004-04-26T15:24:43Z")
Y’know, I’m getting quite sick of your repeated attacks on Harley’s, and the riders of them. Let it go, dickweed. We all understand that you can’t afford one, but that’s no reason to slam the real bikers on this board. E… --- ## [Christians And Their Shitty Fuckin Pizza](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christians-and-their-shitty-fuckin-pizza/644145)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2012, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christians-and-their-shitty-fuckin-pizza/644145 "2012-12-20T05:54:16Z")
First the Papa John (not Creach) douche-fucking-bag, now the Domino’s asshole. What’s with Christians and their shitty fucking pizza?? What’s next? Chuck E. Cheese himself? --- ## [Komen Foundation Bullying Mom & Pop Charities over "For the Cure" and the color pink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/komen-foundation-bullying-mom-pop-charities-over-for-the-cure-and-the-color-pink/566419)
**Author:** [@Bearflag70](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bearflag70)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2011, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/komen-foundation-bullying-mom-pop-charities-over-for-the-cure-and-the-color-pink/566419 "2011-01-11T21:33:04Z")
Komen Foundation Bullying Mom & Pop Charities over “For the Cure” and the color pink Komen states it is trying to prevent potential confusion and that when people see “for the cure” they know their money is going to Kom… --- ## [What is your Comfort Food Breakfast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-comfort-food-breakfast/740172)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2015, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-comfort-food-breakfast/740172 "2015-12-21T21:50:31Z")
Shamelessly piggybacking off this thread…what is your lazy Sunday morning/Treat Myself/Not Really Good For You But It Tastes Wonderful breakfast? For me, it’s either crisp bacon and cheddar cheese on a buttered toast sa… --- ## [47 and i got the diabetes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/47-and-i-got-the-diabetes/663799)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/47-and-i-got-the-diabetes/663799 "2013-07-23T03:41:47Z")
Recently found out I’m diabetic. I have a rather long educational appointment tomorrow with a nutritionist. Please tell this broke-ass vegetarian diabetic with high cholesterol that I will still be able to enter flavor… --- ## [Group wants to protest soldier funerals because sinful tolerance of Gays and Lesbians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/group-wants-to-protest-soldier-funerals-because-sinful-tolerance-of-gays-and-lesbians/406983)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2007, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/group-wants-to-protest-soldier-funerals-because-sinful-tolerance-of-gays-and-lesbians/406983 "2007-06-12T15:47:05Z")
In a town close to my home, there will be a funeral for a young Army 1st Leutenant. Some people are worried that protesters for the Westboro Baptist Church will show up and protest the funeral, denigrating the funeral p… --- ## [Is it safe to allow a preschool child to disassemble a VCR?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-to-allow-a-preschool-child-to-disassemble-a-vcr/620801)
**Author:** [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2012, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-to-allow-a-preschool-child-to-disassemble-a-vcr/620801 "2012-05-09T17:51:45Z")
I am currently student observing/teaching at a college laboratory preschool. One of the classrooms is collecting old VCRs and letting the clients take them apart with screwdrivers and other metal tools. A quick Google sh… --- ## [Special things your parents taught you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-things-your-parents-taught-you/712680)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2015, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-things-your-parents-taught-you/712680 "2015-02-27T19:47:10Z")
Parents, stepparents…or anyone else who raised you. We all know, of course, that they taught us to walk, talk, dress ourselves, use the bathroom properly, deal with strangers, respect each other, and so on, but sometim… --- ## [The fruitcake poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fruitcake-poll/675602)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2013, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fruitcake-poll/675602 "2013-12-19T23:24:13Z")
I happen to really like fruitcake. There’s a particular brand my family buy’s, and my mother and I also make our own, from a really old recipe. Now, I know there are those who don’t like fruitcake(although I can’t unde… --- ## [Pan's Labyrinth (SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pans-labyrinth-spoilers/386089)
**Author:** [@TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TLDRIDKJKLOLFTW)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2007, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pans-labyrinth-spoilers/386089 "2007-02-05T15:18:13Z")
Saw it tonight at 7; the 4pm showing was inexplicably sold out, even though I haven’t heard anyone else talking about this movie at all, it hasn’t been advertised on TV or even trailered, and I haven’t seen a single revi… --- ## [Judge cries when sentencing Mormon bishop to prision for rape](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-cries-when-sentencing-mormon-bishop-to-prision-for-rape/784551)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2017, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-cries-when-sentencing-mormon-bishop-to-prision-for-rape/784551 "2017-04-23T15:07:54Z")
While sentencing a former Mormon bishop to prison for rape, the judge became emotional, forcing himself to compose himself before finishing The conduct of the (Mormon) judge is gathering criticism. There were two victi… --- ## [The SIH (Suffer in Hell) Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sih-suffer-in-hell-thread/1000217)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sih-suffer-in-hell-thread/1000217 "2026-10-07T18:08:53Z")
When someone really awful but also really famous dies, they get rightfully roasted in their RIP thread. But sometimes someone doesn’t quite breach the level of fame that earns a personal thread, and yet fully deserve a … --- ## [Are Louisiana swamps really owned by private land owners?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-louisiana-swamps-really-owned-by-private-land-owners/681731)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2016, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-louisiana-swamps-really-owned-by-private-land-owners/681731 "2016-01-06T01:18:58Z")
I watch Swamp People regularly. The gator fisherman have mentioned many times they have agreements with the land owners to fish that area. The fish and game tags are issued to the land owners. They give the tags to the g… --- ## [What's your name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-name/269698)
**Author:** [@START](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/START)\ **Replies:** 223\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2004, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-name/269698 "2004-10-22T04:37:13Z")
If doper’s can post photos this shouldn’t be a problem… START= Jeremy First names only --- ## [The "Am I Old?" Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-am-i-old-test/966373)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 193\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-am-i-old-test/966373 "2022-12-10T03:29:43Z")
An idea hit me and I want to test it out. I’m going to list 24 names and I want to simply know yes/no: Do you recognize more than half of the names i.e. 13 or more Recognize means you are familiar with their work. … --- ## [Do copyrights last too long?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-copyrights-last-too-long/138291)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2002, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-copyrights-last-too-long/138291 "2002-12-04T16:32:40Z")
Currently, a book can remain copyrighted until 70 years after the death of the author (U.S Code Title 17, Chapter 3, Section 302). Article 1, Section 8 of the U.S Constitution gives Congress the power: So that would c… --- ## [Most ridiculous "directional schools" in college sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-ridiculous-directional-schools-in-college-sports/927190)
**Author:** [@stuccosuperstar2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuccosuperstar2020)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-ridiculous-directional-schools-in-college-sports/927190 "2020-12-12T21:56:56Z")
“Western” Illinois. At its width, its 210 miles. “Northern” Kentucky. 185 up to down. Don’t get me started on East, West and Central Michigan. Or Middle Tennessee State. And don’t forget North Florida’s recent entry i… --- ## [Daughter ate milk cereals that had been on the table all day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daughter-ate-milk-cereals-that-had-been-on-the-table-all-day/709910)
**Author:** [@Les\_Espaces\_Du\_Sommeil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Les_Espaces_Du_Sommeil)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2015, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daughter-ate-milk-cereals-that-had-been-on-the-table-all-day/709910 "2015-01-17T15:11:06Z")
Title says it all. My 5-year-old daughter has just eaten half a bowl of cereals with milk that we had left on the table this morning (12 hours ago). I’m really worried about it. Should I be? --- ## [Update: Mr. Shoe is getting better!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-mr-shoe-is-getting-better/652110)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2013, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/update-mr-shoe-is-getting-better/652110 "2013-08-16T20:44:59Z")
As he’s not in the hospital I didn’t want to resurrectthis thread, but I figured it might be time for an update. Bottom line: My husband is doing sooooo much better. He can aaaaaallllllllllmost stand up on his own now, s… --- ## [ElvisL1ves; Liar, or stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elvisl1ves-liar-or-stupid/459569)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2008, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elvisl1ves-liar-or-stupid/459569 "2008-08-20T04:58:02Z")
In another thread, Elvis pulls yet more bullshit out of his hat: \[QUOTE=ElvisL1ves\] Considering that the 9/11 perps themselves were safely based in Montreal, why would they want to attack it? \[/QUOTE\] How many times … --- ## [Searching for a music download service with monthly charge, NOT per song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-for-a-music-download-service-with-monthly-charge-not-per-song/640442)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2012, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-for-a-music-download-service-with-monthly-charge-not-per-song/640442 "2012-11-09T18:53:28Z")
Hi all, Well, I’m sure we all remember the halcyon days of Limewire. That service, alas, is no more. However, is there a regular pay service that does exactly the same thing? Is there anyplace where you can get unlimite… --- ## [Batman vs Superman: Jesse Eisenberg is Lex Luthor & Jeremy Irons is Alfred](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batman-vs-superman-jesse-eisenberg-is-lex-luthor-jeremy-irons-is-alfred/680222)
**Author:** [@Justin\_Bailey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Justin_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2014, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batman-vs-superman-jesse-eisenberg-is-lex-luthor-jeremy-irons-is-alfred/680222 "2014-02-05T18:20:12Z")
Jesse Eisenberg will play Lex Luthor and Jeremy Irons is Alfred in Batman vs Superman. Really? I mean… WHAT. THE. FUCK. These choices don’t even make any sense. http://www.movieweb.com/news/jesse-eisenberg-is-lex-lutho… --- ## [Last Dollhouse tonight Jan 29.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-dollhouse-tonight-jan-29/526923)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2010, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-dollhouse-tonight-jan-29/526923 "2010-12-28T19:07:46Z")
Just a reminder to Dollhouse fans: tonight is the last one. --- ## [I need a new show to watch!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2010, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-new-show-to-watch/536820 "2010-12-06T22:35:39Z")
I have been spoiled by the excellence of a handful of shows Battlestar Galactica The Office (U.K. and U.S.) Extras Deadwood The Wire Spartacus: Blood and Sand Mad Men Curb Your Enthusiasm The Larry Sanders Show … --- ## [For All Those Who Do Not Believe In GOD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-all-those-who-do-not-believe-in-god/31203)
**Author:** [@Wildest\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wildest_Bill)\ **Replies:** 190\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2000, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-all-those-who-do-not-believe-in-god/31203 "2000-09-07T23:14:41Z")
I am curious. I am sure you have all heard about the rapture, second coming, the Anti Christ, one world government, one world currency, the mark of the beast and judgement. I know you do not believe in God or any of the… --- ## [New Agers: just stop.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-agers-just-stop/619780)
**Author:** [@pikey\_pete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pikey_pete)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2012, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-agers-just-stop/619780 "2012-04-27T22:21:06Z")
Living in Fort Worth (the rodeo buckle of the bible belt,) you don’t expect to encounter a new age, pseudospiritual freakshow like on the west coast. You expect good ol god fearin’, heterosexual, religious bigotry. Tha… --- ## [I spent all this money on Martha Stewart's stainless steel frying pan and....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-spent-all-this-money-on-martha-stewarts-stainless-steel-frying-pan-and/332702)
**Author:** [@Canadiangirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Canadiangirl)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2005, 9:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-spent-all-this-money-on-martha-stewarts-stainless-steel-frying-pan-and/332702 "2005-12-07T09:29:12Z")
I can’t get the damned food to stop sticking to the bottom…I have now got my frying pan STILL sitting in the sink, waiting for it to let the fried eggs loose enough to scrape. Anyone got any suggestions? --- ## [Are there any deaths attributed to marijuana usage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-deaths-attributed-to-marijuana-usage/644539)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2012, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-deaths-attributed-to-marijuana-usage/644539 "2012-12-21T13:16:10Z")
Yes, this question is relevant to debate regarding marijuana laws, but let’s keep it a GQ thread. Feel free to start a debate one in GD. Plenty of people know that smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol can kill you. … --- ## [Bonematter, you're an annoying fuckwit.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bonematter-youre-an-annoying-fuckwit/606530)
**Author:** [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2012, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bonematter-youre-an-annoying-fuckwit/606530 "2012-02-01T20:53:26Z")
In less than 30 minutes, you started two God-bothering gotcha threads: Last Rites In the Begining You aren’t very bright, and you have nothing interesting to say. Stop it and go away. --- ## ["Cult" Artists You Don't "Get"...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cult-artists-you-dont-get/443207)
**Author:** [@Scissorjack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scissorjack)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2008, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cult-artists-you-dont-get/443207 "2008-04-06T11:03:16Z")
I’m not talking about mainstream acts you just plain don’t like here, more the smaller ones with a near rabid fanbase, while you just can’t see the appeal. Warren Zevon, for instance. Well enough known for a couple of s… --- ## [Sensitive Racial Question Regarding Dogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sensitive-racial-question-regarding-dogs/581307)
**Author:** [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2011, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sensitive-racial-question-regarding-dogs/581307 "2011-05-19T13:39:00Z")
I am going to try to ask this as gently as possible. But has anyone noticed that, generally speaking, African-Americans don’t particularly care for dogs? This could just be coincidence or maybe something to do with my lo… --- ## [Countdown to ChiDope Drunken Debauchery - August 25th](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-chidope-drunken-debauchery-august-25th/75815)
**Author:** [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Replies:** 254\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2001, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countdown-to-chidope-drunken-debauchery-august-25th/75815 "2001-08-28T03:06:10Z")
\[sub\]Since the original thread is getting a little long and out of hand, I’m starting a new one with all of the details in the OP in the hopes of alleviating some confusion.\[/sub\] MiniChiDope: Friday, August 24th at Res… --- ## [I Pit America's Pitiful and Cowardly Culture of Gunnism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-americas-pitiful-and-cowardly-culture-of-gunnism/775523)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-americas-pitiful-and-cowardly-culture-of-gunnism/775523 "2016-12-28T18:21:41Z")
I respect that some people need guns for self-defense. When my wife and I debate getting a gun for home defense, I argue on the pro- side; she argues con-. A radical change in gun laws might save 400 lives annually and… --- ## [I see the bad June a-risin' (Monthly Mini-Rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-see-the-bad-june-a-risin-monthly-mini-rants/965477)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 243\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-see-the-bad-june-a-risin-monthly-mini-rants/965477 "2022-07-01T04:10:13Z")
I had to work in one of my more distant offices today. (I do IT support for state government, and I have a few field offices that I’m responsible for.) I was determined to be out before noon today because I wanted to a… --- ## [Dumber than shit or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumber-than-shit-or-not/635346)
**Author:** [@billfish678](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billfish678)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2012, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumber-than-shit-or-not/635346 "2012-09-24T14:01:20Z")
I’m not up to setting up an actual poll but I’d like input on this. IMO this has got to peg 11 on the dumber than shit meter. One of our vehicles needed an oil change. It also needed to be check out because some of the … --- ## [Trump Deplorables go to prison for exercising their 1st Amend. rights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-deplorables-go-to-prison-for-exercising-their-1st-amend-rights/781042)
**Author:** [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2017, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-deplorables-go-to-prison-for-exercising-their-1st-amend-rights/781042 "2017-03-03T22:37:15Z")
Well, that’s how Steve Bannon might see it. http://www.cbs46.com/story/34456039/2-convicted-for-racially-charged-threats-against-black-people-at-party In reality, a bunch of redneck racists decided to crash the birthda… --- ## [STFU Jesse Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stfu-jesse-jackson/811839)
**Author:** [@UCBearcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UCBearcats)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stfu-jesse-jackson/811839 "2018-04-11T18:26:56Z")
https://cin.ci/2EgundL Once again this hypocritical fucktard is blasting a company for making a proper business decision. Kroger does not want to subsidize those stores that are unprofitable. Open a minority-owned stor… --- ## [Is ANY movie better than the novel it came from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-any-movie-better-than-the-novel-it-came-from/390491)
**Author:** [@Largo62](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Largo62)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2007, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-any-movie-better-than-the-novel-it-came-from/390491 "2007-02-27T01:21:24Z")
Or even as good? I’ve seen a lot of really good movies made from novels I’ve read, but I can’t think of one that was quite as good as the novel. Am I just a literary snob, or are novels always better than the movies tha… --- ## [Why Men Should Not Wear Thong Underwear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-men-should-not-wear-thong-underwear/184929)
**Author:** [@Master\_Wang-Ka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Master_Wang-Ka)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2003, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-men-should-not-wear-thong-underwear/184929 "2003-11-30T23:39:58Z")
No, I did not BUY the thong underwear. The thong thingy was actually a rather peculiar present, quite some time ago. I was living with Max and the Creature at the time, and Max had just broken up with a girlfriend. Max … --- ## [Rich then or poor now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rich-then-or-poor-now/570477)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rich-then-or-poor-now/570477 "2013-09-24T13:52:26Z")
A magic widget tells you you can have 1 billion dollars right now. The catch? The money is waiting for you in 1911. If you accept you are instantly transported to that time and your life picks up from there (at whatever … --- ## [Don't know what to do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-know-what-to-do/661627)
**Author:** [@straightgirl73](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/straightgirl73)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-know-what-to-do/661627 "2013-07-15T18:31:54Z")
It has come to the attention of my husband and myself last night, that our 16 old daughter is in a “relationship” with a 25 year old grown man. I am sickened by what the man has done to my daughter. I have read many po… --- ## [Magical Realism vs. Urban Fantasy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magical-realism-vs-urban-fantasy/656961)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2013, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magical-realism-vs-urban-fantasy/656961 "2013-05-04T12:07:48Z")
I thought about putting this in “In My Humble Opinion,” but since it involves literary genres… What is the difference between Magical Realism and Urban Fantasy? I have a pretty clear idea of what the “Urban Fantasy” is… --- ## [You might be white trash if....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-might-be-white-trash-if/194492)
**Author:** [@80sHairMetalMaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/80sHairMetalMaven)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2003, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-might-be-white-trash-if/194492 "2003-08-13T15:23:09Z")
Your wife has said to you, “Come move this transmission so I can take a shower/bath.” You’ve ever hit a deer (or other animal) with your car, deliberately. Your old mattress is so nasty, even the Salvation Army won’t … --- ## [Math: Intergals harder than derivatives, why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-intergals-harder-than-derivatives-why/165356)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2003, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/math-intergals-harder-than-derivatives-why/165356 "2003-04-04T16:12:23Z")
OK, so: Subtraction undoes addition; division undoes multiplication; integrals undoes derivatives. But, in all these cases except the latter, it’s just a matter of mastering the ability to reverse how you think. But, i… --- ## ["I don't know what \_\_ is." Is this a stupid excuse now that we have Google?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-know-what-__-is-is-this-a-stupid-excuse-now-that-we-have-google/715943)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2015, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-know-what-__-is-is-this-a-stupid-excuse-now-that-we-have-google/715943 "2015-03-31T15:08:19Z")
So a few of my coworkers and I have been tasked with reviewing a bunch of technical reports. The other day, one of them told me she is having difficulty with the reports because she doesn’t know one of the statistical t… --- ## [Dang Home Squatters..trying to get rid of the ones that just moved 4 houses down](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dang-home-squatters-trying-to-get-rid-of-the-ones-that-just-moved-4-houses-down/686066)
**Author:** [@jmax31](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jmax31)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2014, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dang-home-squatters-trying-to-get-rid-of-the-ones-that-just-moved-4-houses-down/686066 "2014-04-21T09:10:00Z")
Hey everyone. I’m new to this forum so forgive me in advance if I post anything that’s out of the ordinary. Anyhow, to my point. My best friend just bought a house in central Florida about a year ago and he couldn’t be … --- ## [Think Thought Thunk? What is the correct past tense and past participle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/think-thought-thunk-what-is-the-correct-past-tense-and-past-participle/696692)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2014, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/think-thought-thunk-what-is-the-correct-past-tense-and-past-participle/696692 "2014-08-28T16:12:49Z")
English Grammar police insist thunk is wrong. What is the correct past tense and past participle? --- ## [Brief nudity = nipple?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brief-nudity-nipple/93652)
**Author:** [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2001, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brief-nudity-nipple/93652 "2001-11-22T00:10:05Z")
So I’m watching CSI (on CBS) and they have the standard warning, “Do to brief nudity and scenes of violence, parental discretion is advised.” I’m figuring “Okay, a couple of ass-shots, NYPD Blue has done that a few times… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=964&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=966&per_page=50&period=all&state=muted)