The Straight Dope - Fighting Ignorance Since 1973
Learn about Cecil Adams, the world's smartest human. Read a random Straight Dope column. Ask Cecil a question.
Home Message Boards Ask the Master Buy Stuff Who is Cecil Adams? Archive Books advertised on TSD
Search The Straight Dope

Weird Earl's Archive

Be aware, dancing bear. submitted by Shannon Murphy
The instructions are as clear as mud. submitted by Sock of Doom
Vote for your favorite Peeps show. submitted by Thanks to Larasaurus
I'm forever blowing zubbles. submitted by kdeus
It's the biggest mashup of all time. submitted by pdesmond
It was just after dark when the truck started down the hill that leads into Scra submitted by pdesmond
Equal rights for goblins -- no justice, no peace! submitted by bibadoo
It seemed like a good idea at the time. submitted by Harmonious Discord
Dancing with the Stars. submitted by Beth R., who also wrote the tag, thanks!
He graduated from fingerpainting into a larger medium.NOTE: Not safe for work. submitted by contrapuntal
For those with a taste for love.NOTE: So not safe for work. submitted by SkilesB
Animal House. (Batteries not included.) submitted by Diane
Sometimes it's the thousand words. submitted by hoopyfrood
It's where you're coming from, baby. NOTE: Absolutely not safe for work. submitted by Wakamoo
It started on Valentine Day . . . and ended badly. submitted by newboxcrayons
No buddy quite so true. submitted by newboxcrayons
There's lies, damn lies, and these guys. submitted by newboxcrayons
Welcome to the Graybar Hotel. submitted by newboxcrayons
He SINGS! submitted by Bosda Di'Chi of Tricor, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
Come unto me and be fed. submitted by newboxcrayons
Bless my sole. submitted by hoopyfrood
Origa-ohmy. submitted by Keith, that clever cutup
Where the odd sock and that antigravity ray gun end up. submitted by Corner Case, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
Chaucer gets down with it. submitted by Kirk Anderson, who also helped with the tag, thanks!
They've got a sleeper hold on Satan. submitted by kcturner
When a gun rack is not enough. submitted by jabrust" NOTE: May not be safe for work.
Nag, nag, nag . . . please.
Make me a salad, play me a song. submitted by a veritable harvest of vegetarians and music fans
More dicks than you can shake a stick at. NOTE: May not be safe for work, cynica submitted by vetbridge
A glass of wine anytime, those clever French. submitted by Craig Shields
Say whut? NOTE: May not be safe for work, adult wordage, potentially offensive l submitted by Shannon Murphy, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. NOTE: May not be safe submitted by Jillgat
You versus curtain climbers. submitted by hoopyfrood
When you don't want a square meal. submitted by Ben Gilbers
Can you find it on the map? submitted by Shannon Murphy
Nothing says lovin' like something from the oven. submitted by Chris Vozeh
Shop with me, Jesus. submitted by Billy Rubin
And now 'tis the season for Elf Bowling. submitted by some fat guy in a funky red suit
Let's do lunch. submitted by Genevieve
Postcards from the road. submitted by Thanks to Jillgat and please drive carefully
It's a real medical show. submitted by Sleel
Whoever said crime does not pay doesn't shop here. submitted by newboxcrayons
We wish you a Merry Kitschmas. submitted by Anthrax2525
It could be a gift from Santa Claws. submitted by Maya Vincelli
Next on our hit parade Morrissey sings "WTH?" submitted by dp1150
Missing a glove? They'll lend a hand. submitted by onebookworm
They really really need you. submitted by purplehorseshoe
Lay-ee-odl-lay-ee-odl-ohmygod. submitted by corey tibbits
Have no life? Here's the service for you. submitted by hoopyfrood, who also helped with the tag, thanks
Dolls to lose your head over. NOTE: Not suitable for children or sensitive peopl submitted by Will Repair
prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 next
How can racing yachts sail faster than the wind?

Send questions for Cecil Adams to: cecil@chicagoreader.com

Send comments about this website to: webmaster@straightdope.com

Advertise on the Straight Dope! Your direct line to thou- sands of the smartest, hippest people on the planet, plus a few total dipsticks.

Publishers - interested in subscribing to the Straight Dope? Write to: sdsubscriptions@cln.com.

Copyright 1996-2009 Creative Loafing Media, Inc. All rights reserved. No material contained in this site may be republished or reposted without express written permission. The Straight Dope is a registered trademark of Creative Loafing Media, Inc.

Other Creative Loafing Media, Inc. sites:

Creative Loafing Atlanta | Creative Loafing Charlotte | Chicago Reader | Creative Loafing Sarasota | Creative Loafing Tampa | Washington City Paper