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Ooh, spooky scary snap together works of art. submitted by Jack Walsh, Legomaniac
Cleaning products that will make you hurl. submitted by Jeff Boone
Now taking nominations for the Worst Dressed list. submitted by Jeff Boone, who is a pretty spiffy guy.
Mom? Dad? WTH? submitted by Rico
Say it in dits and dahs. submitted by Jeff Boone
The government prepares for zombie menace. So should you. submitted by twobookworms, the zombie specialist
It's not just food, it's scary. submitted by Betty Crocker
Looks like you'll buy most anything. submitted by Toucanna
They're not friends with Barbie and Ken. submitted by hoopyfrood
Post it, notes. submitted by Jeff Boone
Protection that measures up. (NSFW) submitted by Monkey Mule (NOTE: Adult subject matter, may not be safe for work.)
And now, another installment of WTH? Because, well, WTH. submitted by Billy Rubin
It's the ultimate in feminine protection. (NSFW) submitted by AngelFelina (NOTE: Adult subject matter, may not be safe for work.)
Is that a chainsaw in your pocket or are you just glad to see me? submitted by hoopyfrood
And now, more fail. submitted by Jeff Boone
When whoopie cushions are too subtle, it's time to go Liquid. (NSFW) submitted by crunch704 (NOTE: Juvenile subject matter, pranking, may not be safe for work.)
It's the day to go pirating — or at least talk like one. submitted by running seadogs everywhere
"It like Lake Wobegon. On crack." submitted by VunderBob, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
More than Jesus, or Proust, or Abe Lincoln, if you live long enough.
Need to broaden your horizons just a little? Here's the place for you! submitted by Jeff Boone, who is ineligible to apply.
Remember, all information can be downloaded. (NSFW) submitted by Billy Rubin (NOTE: Conspiracy theories, WTH, WTF, whatever.)
Formal wear that's funtawear. submitted by Stanton Van Valkenburg
Be there and be amazed. submitted by Jeff Boone
Awesome. submitted by AngelFelina, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
Starring Bill Murray and Betty White as themselves. submitted by hoopyfrood
Those inscrutable hipster Chinese. submitted by Jeff Boone
The few. The proud. The geeky. submitted by Gary "Wombat" Robson, who ought to know.
He does what you want. submitted by hoopyfrood
It's not just filler, it's BACON! submitted by Jeff Boone
Smile for the fauxtographer. submitted by hoopyfrood
Follow the signs and laugh. (NSFW) submitted by crunch704 (NOTE: Sarcasm/adult subject matter, may not be safe for work.)
A city on the edge. submitted by AngelFelina, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
Saints preserve us and bring us a love supreme. submitted by Charles Glasser
Billy said: "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger." Barfy agreed. submitted by Jeff Boone
Sometimes the social network is an ass. (NSFW) submitted by Jeff Boone (NOTE: Parody, adult subject matter, may not be safe for work)
Pow - right in the kisser ! submitted by AngelFelina, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
Go retro! submitted by Jeff Boone
Jane and Shane are koi about having a baby. submitted by Moe
They're serving large portions of "WTH," mostly. submitted by Jeff Boone
The new Commodore64! submitted by Billy Rubin
They said it and will say it again. submitted by Jeff Boone
Smells like a bestseller. submitted by revegger
I've got a secret. submitted by Jeff Boone
See the history behind Willie's wild and wooly story. submitted by Jeff Boone
Bee-youtiful. submitted by buzzy
Today it's "WTH?" by the numbers. submitted by Jeff Boone
In fashion, it's the way we were. submitted by Jeff Boone
Okay! submitted by Billy Rubin
It's like "wrangling the midget," if you know what I mean. submitted by Jeff Boone
Our reading for today. submitted by Declare Yourself
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