
Neon sign repair? - Factual Questions - Straight Dope
The same sign also contains a transformer hooked to neon section where the board is identical, but has a few minor component differences, (more diodes, less capacitor)
How To Dim Neon Beer Signs - Factual Questions - Straight Dope
Sep 7, 2011 · It sounds like the distributor owns the signs. If the signs are all neon without any graphics, I’d be tempted to ask the beer guy if I could spray the signs with spray window tint.
RIP Bob Weir - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board
Jan 11, 2026 · Announcement on his website Sad news indeed. RIP Bob. I wasn’t a huge fan but really enjoyed the Grateful Dead shows I saw in the 80s.
Can someone make a picture for me "celebrating" the Jets ...
Jan 6, 2026 · I would like to see a meme in which every NFL and FBS team logo are all together on one screen. The caption: “Did your defense get at least one interception this year?” Every team logo …
Big airport projects that opened, but never really worked out.
Aug 10, 2013 · I live and work near there. MidAmerica and Scott AFB are joint use. There’s a taxiway between the two runways. Scott AFB is still a military base which houses Transcom and Air Mobility …
Who's missing that you really want to see on the Board?
Jul 2, 2020 · Title says it all. Who's missing that you really want to see on the Board?
The Trump Administration: The Clusterfuck Continues
Mar 31, 2025 · I wouldn’t call a 43% approval rating “vociferous cheering”. Then that’s when we need to radicalize them.
What's with the band-aid? - Factual Questions - Straight Dope
Nov 10, 2000 · Did anyone see Bush’s speech today (Friday 11/10)… he had a HUGE band-aid on his cheek. My guess right now is he either tried to shave with a Bowie Knife and slipped or Dick …
“Shower Thoughts” - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share ...
Aug 12, 2022 · I enjoyed this list of deep shower thinking. “The number of people older than you never goes up”, etc. But I think Dopers can probably do better.
Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope
Nov 6, 2004 · Inspired by this thread in the Pit: All the mods. Knock-down, drag-out, no-holds-barred fight. Cecil and Ed don’t get to participate–they’d win automatically. Neither does jdavis (I don’t know …