The No Stupid Questions Thread

[Cincydawg]

Why did I find her unusually attractive?

[Honestbuckeye]

Why did I find her unusually attractive?

That is not a stupid question 😂

[MrNubbz]

Well "panties" refer to an article of clothing that would be related to the term "pants" or "pantaloons", which generally is referred to as a "pair" because it covers both legs. Even panties or briefs, which are underwear and don't extend down the legs, are referred to in the plural because of this history.

That said, it's not universal. My wife get's mailers from Victoria's Secret and it often refers to free panty promotions.

"Bra" is short for "brassiere", which is referring to a singular article of clothing that doesn't have the same history--despite the fact that it's supporting a pair... I personally prefer the German word, stoppemfromfloppen, myself.

Thank You Mr Clavin,you should prefer to remove them being binding and all

[Cincydawg]

[FearlessF]

Why did I find her unusually attractive?

[img width=363.994 height=500]https://i.imgur.com/2BhLx8c.png[/img]

one of my fav movies of all-time

[betarhoalphadelta]

What's with the trend in football to replace the term "Red Zone" with "Red Area"?

I get things like "Red River Shootout" becoming the "Red River Rivalry", for obvious reasons. 

But is there a negative connotation to "Red Zone" that I'm unaware of?

[utee94]

What's with the trend in football to replace the term "Red Zone" with "Red Area"?

I get things like "Red River Shootout" becoming the "Red River Rivalry", for obvious reasons.

But is there a negative connotation to "Red Zone" that I'm unaware of?

I don't recall hearing this.  Is it NFL or college where you've heard it?

[betarhoalphadelta]

I don't recall hearing this.  Is it NFL or college where you've heard it?

Been heavier in NFL, I think... But it's not universal--I know I've heard NFL commentators still using Red Zone. 

[Honestbuckeye]

Been heavier in NFL, I think... But it's not universal--I know I've heard NFL commentators still using Red Zone.

If you can’t admit to the wokeness I will call the 2 minute timeout on you. 

[OrangeAfroMan]

Did someone buy the phrase?  Maybe a beer company or gambling site?  The Cardinals' end zones are called the Red Zone - but the seating areas.  

Idk.

[utee94]

Been heavier in NFL, I think... But it's not universal--I know I've heard NFL commentators still using Red Zone.

Hmmm I haven't heard it, that I can recall, but I also haven't watched much NFL.  Really just Cowboys games, and half the time, that just means watching the first quarter until the rout is on.

[FearlessF]

Cowboys can't find the red zone 

[Cincydawg]

I was watching a film clip about B-17 bombers in formation and wondering if the gunners ever hit another bomber by mistake.  

[Gigem]

I was watching a film clip about B-17 bombers in formation and wondering if the gunners ever hit another bomber by mistake. 

Wasn't there a scene from a movie where just exactly that happened?  Maybe "Memphis Belle" or one like it?  I remember the guy asked if he could do some shooting ( he was not a gunner normally), he got in there and got carried away and sliced through another bomber flying by them.  

I'd guess that flying in formation required certain kinds of training and technique to try and minimize that from happening.