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Kids say the darndest things. Now with extra cheese! submitted by descamisado
If we can't figure it out after a week, we're toast. submitted by Annie-Xmas
SDC: Was Cecil's column about nonpartisan mayoral elections racist bullshit? submitted by Cecil Adams
Do you have a whale of a power bill? submitted by Marley23
So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye! submitted by Chefguy
It's all glorious however you say it. submitted by txtumbleweed
Usually not something you can find on ebay. submitted by Freudian Slit
It's a big deal. submitted by Rico
SDC: Does my landlord have the right to inspect my apartment unannounced? submitted by Cecil Adams
Reading is fundamentally sound. (This could be a nice Christmas gift.) submitted by Ellen Cherry
Don't be taken in by the feline conspiracy. submitted by Ellen Cherry
SDC: Does Rahm meet the residency requirements to run for mayor? submitted by Cecil Adams
And now a chorus or two of our holiday unfavorites.
Architect needed, gingerbread department.
We love those holiday traditions, like King Kong.
Dopers have an attitude about gratitude. We have so much to be grateful for. submitted by Ellen Cherry
Aviate myself to earth's natural satellite and allow gamboling in the firmament. submitted by heavyblackdog
Straight Dope Chicago: So how does this mayoral election thing work? submitted by Cecil Adams
When Dopers dream. submitted by Ellen Cherry, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
In the name of the King. submitted by Tierce, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
Paulina Street Journal: A picture is worth 274 words. submitted by Ed Zotti
May the whatever be with you, however you phrase it. (Nerdy Thread of the Week) submitted by Tastes of Chocolate
The hills are alive with the sound of snoring. submitted by Ellen Cherry
SDC: Update on the Fool Killer, Chicago's mystery submarine submitted by Cecil Adams
Things that go bang in the night. submitted by Chefguy, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
I had it right here just a minute ago. submitted by DesertDog, who also helped with the tag, thanks!
SDC: What's up with dead roosters in the middle of the road? submitted by Cecil Adams
To immortality and beyond. submitted by Annie-Xmas
SDC: Was Harold Washington "a colorful and ruthless black political boss"? submitted by Cecil Adams
Not all Dopers are omnivores. But they would like to be.
It's better when anger management classes are pointless. submitted by Chefguy, who also helped write the tag, thanks!
Please do not shoot the Doper. They are doing their best. submitted by Ellen Cherry
Fun with bacon. AND plastic.
There is a house in New Orleans. With Gilligan. submitted by Ellen Cherry, who helped write the tag, thanks!
Warning: Goat may be explosive. submitted by Mama Zappa
Straight Dope Chicago: A restaurant serving Chicago-style food near Antioch, IL? submitted by Cecil Adams
An act of not-so-random kindleness. submitted by Surly Chick
Dopers give new meaning to Play Station. submitted by MsWhatsit
Paulina Street Journal: The return of the monsignor submitted by Ed Zotti
Now don't you feel my leg. (NSFW) submitted by Musicat (NOTE: Adult subject matter, may not be safe for work.)
Why pirates wear eyepatches. (NSFW) submitted by Annie-Xmas, who also wrote the tag, thanks! (NOTE: Adult subject matter, NSFW)
SDChicago: Are Chicago streets swept so the city can collect more fines? submitted by Cecil Adams
Anti-M, anti-M!
The bitter cry of the pamplemousse is heard in the land.
Vampires . . . there's an app for that. submitted by FreudianSlit
On your mark, get set, write!
Spider, spider, burning bright.
Paulina Street Journal: The different sizes of infinity submitted by Ed Zotti
Odds are you're not going to play much golf.
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