Animal and Pet MonkeyBrain Debates

Cats are Smarter than Dogs

I think Cats are Smarter than Dogs and here's some of my reasons why: - Cats are far more independent and can take care of themselves better. - Provide adequate food and water and a cat can be left home alone for a few days while you go on vacation....

Together we can end the seal hunt!

Canada's annual seal hunt is the largest commercial hunt of marine mammals on the planet. Every year, hundreds of thousands of baby harp seals are slaughtered on the ice fields off Canada's east coast. These baby seals are targeted for their pelts. M...

Beverage MonkeyBrain Debates

coffee, tea, beer, whatever

STARBUCKS vs. DUNKIN' DONUTS -- Coffee WARS!

STARBUCKS vs. DUNKIN' DONUTS -- Coffee WARS! Did you hear that STARBUCKS is closing down some 600 stores affecting some 12,000 workers? And, all this after they recently closed for 3 hours for employee training to refocus on making better coffee? Well,...

Diet Soda Sucks

Diet Soda Sucks Back when I was in high school my friends would choke down Tab with their lunch in an effort to stay skinny enough to fit into their Jordache Jeans. I would sit back and suck down my sugary Coke and laugh! I still drink Coke with su...

BUD vs. MILLER: The Battle of the BEERS!

BUD vs. MILLER: The Battle of the BEERS! BUD BUD BUD! I'm a BUDWEISER fan and much prefer BUDWEISER to MILLER beer ... and so does my hubby! Anheuser-Busch actually has a beautiful manufacturing facility on the Northside of Jacksonville which is a fa...

Tea or Coffee?

There is a big rivalry between the Coffee and Tea industries. Coffee emphasizes it's ability to energize, while Tea boasts incredible health benefits. Sometimes the fight between the companies get dirty, and they start saying things like "coffee is a...

The Keurig vs. The Tassimo

The Keurig vs. The Tassimo The Keuring wins hands down! I love our Keurig. My husband and I went out and bought then returned 5 coffee makers (I am not kidding) before we brought our beautiful Keurig home. Yes I am a little over-the-top about this m...

Book MonkeyBrain Debates

What do you think about the erotic changes to the Anita Blake series?

I have been a fan of the Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K Hamilton ever since I borrowed the first book in the series from my cousin a few years ago. I immediately fell in love with the world Mrs. Hamilton has created. I now own and ha...

Car and Motorcycle MonkeyBrain Debates

my car is better than your car

HARLEY vs. HONDA -- Battle of the VROOMS!

HARLEY vs. HONDA -- Battle of the VROOMS! The battle of the vroom-vrooms or motorcycle sounds has raged for years and years! But, having been a Harley-Davidson 'back-seat rider' for many years, there is no comparison to other imitator motorcycles and...

MERCEDES-BENZ vs. BMW -- Which ROADSTER is for YOU?

MERCEDES-BENZ vs. BMW -- Which ROADSTER is for YOU? I've heard the debate FOR YEARS! You're a fan of either MERCEDES-BENZ and BMW! If you love one of these, you don't change-over to the other side ... E-V-E-R! Now I attest to this debate as you see I...

Muscle Cars are Cooler than Rice Rockets

I think classic muscle cars are way cooler than rice rockets and let me tell you why . . . Muscle cars are better looking; compare the 66 Chevy Chevelle SS 396 in this photo to any Honda and tell me you don't agree. Muscle Cars are stronger and bette...

Clothing MonkeyBrain Debates

BOXERS OR BRIEFS - Which is Sexier?

Will this question ever be answered? Is there a right answer? Some of us gals ONLY prefer their man in boxers and others in briefs and I see a few of you are thinking thongs, but that isn't part of this life long question LOL. Ok, so which is sexier -...

Computer MonkeyBrain Debates

Matte vs Glossy Screens

There are two kinds of modern LCD screens: matte (anti-glare) and glossy. Both have their pros and cons and are a subject of many discussions. Matte screens don't get glare or reflections on them; however, the same rough surface (polarizer) that red...

Is Ubuntu the best Linux Distribution?

IS Ubuntu the best Linux Distribution? I love Ubuntu. It is so fast, easy to install and use. It comes with Firefox, OpenOffice, and Gimp already installed. It doesn't hurt that Ubuntu looks good as well! Do you agree?

Wired vs Wireless Mice

The wireless vs. wired mouse debate is an old one, and especially popular among gamers. Nowadays wireless mice are getting better and better, so you don't have to worry about issues like slower response time. However, there's no getting around the fa...

Court Cases MonkeyBrain Debates

OJ, etc

OJ definitely DID IT!

OJ definitely did it! There is no doubt in my mind that OJ did it! What is it? Well, excuse me for being rather blunt about it ... but you surely must have been either born yesterday or been living under a rock to not know about IT! Two words: Nicole...

DREW PETERSON definitely DID IT!

DREW PETERSON definitely DID IT! Oh man ... the arrogance and sheer audacity of this guy Drew Peterson just kills me! To have the nerve to accuse his wife Stacy of running off with another man and leaving her young children is just too much to stomac...

SCOTT PETERSON definitely DID IT!

SCOTT PETERSON definitely DID IT! Here is this arrogant guy Scott Peterson who murders his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child! Scott Peterson definitely did it! Laci and her unborn child are no longer WITH US because of Scott. In my mind, and...

Environmental MonkeyBrain Debates

Global Warming, etc

Global warming is inevitable

Global warming is inevitable Today's global warming is a result of past carbon dioxide emissions. Tomorrow's will be a result of today's. To reverse global warming we would need to return to the emission levels we had before it all started. This is...

CFLs are better than incandescents

CFLs are better than incandescents Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs are superior to traditional incandescent light bulbs in a myriad of ways.

Entertainment MonkeyBrain Debates

Poor Nick in Skippy VS Nick.

Dragonlance vs Lord of the Rings

HERE'S WHAT I THINK J R R Tolkien is seen as being the father of fantasy and to any true fantasy fan Lord of the Rings is required reading. That being said it doesn't necessarily mean it is the best fantasy story out there. The Hobbit was a fast pace...

Oprah Love Her Or Not

Oprah, is one of the most powerful and influential people in the world. She has more than one TV show, owns Harpo Studios, influences what we read (the Oprah book club), has built a school in South Africa, has helped rebuild a few inner cities in th...

Johnny Fairplay is a sissy

Johnny Fairplay is a sissy I think that Johnny Fairplay was paid to go on Survivor with the understanding that everyone votes him out first. If he knew he had a daughter coming then he shouldn't have ever agreed to go. I think his appearance was just...

(Family Ties) Skippy or Nick ?

Mallory should have gone for Skippy If I were Mallory, I would have totally gone for Skippy rather than Nick. Skippy was adorable, and a sweetheart. He was head over heals in love with her, and would do anything for her. Nick was just dumb as a doork...

James Bond: Sean Connery or Roger Moore?

The character of James Bond found worldwide popularity upon the release of the first Bond movie, "Dr. No". Between 1962 and 1985, a total of 15 Bond movies starred the two actors that were to become the most identified with James Bond. It was Scotti...

Entertainment: Kids

Is Old School Sesame Street Appropriate for Kids Today?

Is Old School Sesame Street Appropriate for Kids Today? The recently released Old School Sesame Street DVDs had with them a disclaimer stating that the episodes were "intended for grown-ups, and may not suit the needs of today". What's up with that? I...

Should Cookie Monster eat food besides cookies?

Should Cookie Monster eat food besides cookies? Cookie Monster is a cookie monster, which means he eats cookies. If you introduce other food into his diet, he's not the cookie monster anymore. There were rumors that the Cookie Monster's name was be...

Entertainment: Science Fiction

Star Trek: TNG vs. Star Trek: TOS

Star Trek TNG vs. Star Trek TOS Which Star Trek series out of Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) and Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS) do you prefer? I like them both, but prefer Star Trek TNG because it is the one I grew up watching and I was...

More Entertainment MonkeyBrain Debates

Man vs. Wild or Survivorman?

Man vs. Wild or Survivorman? In my opinion, Man vs. Wild is way better than Survivorman. Bear Grylls is way more entertaining. I think having a camera crew gives opportunity for a more exciting show. While Les does seem to be more real, Bear is just...

Louise Brooks is the Sexiest Woman in Movie History

Louise Brooks is the Sexiest Woman in Movie History Louise Brooks is the sexiest woman in movie history. There's no doubt about it. Sure she lived over 80 years ago, but the films don't lie. . . . . . if she were alive today she would blow the other...

The Best Batman is still Michael Keaton!

The Best Batman is still Michael Keaton! Michael Keaton played the first Batman on the big screen in 1989 and Batman Returns in 1992. Keaton's style plus Burtons directing created magic. It was another big screen series that fumbled the ball and conf...

Is the Juno the best movie of the year?

Is the movie Juno the best movie of the year? I watched the DVD and thought it was okay but not that great. The DVD box quotes Roger Ebert saying Juno is "The Best Movie of the Year" As far as Oscars go, Juno was up for Best Picture but didn't win....

Fawlty Towers is the Greatest Show with John Cleese

Fawlty Towers is the Greatest Show with John Cleese Monty Python gets all the attention but for absolute British comedy genius from John Cleese you must watch Fawlty Towers.

Even More Entertainment!

Indiana Jones is Better Than Han Solo!

Indiana Jones is Better Than Han Solo! Don't get me wrong, Han Solo is made of awesome, but when it comes to Indy, he doesn't stand a chance! Indiana is both scholar and adventurer. Scoundrel and do-gooder. He knows how to use a whip and a gun, but h...

Family and Kids MonkeyBrain Debates

Do kids really need cell phones?

Do kids really need cell phones? Cell phones have become less and less a luxury, to the point that people say they don't know what they would do without one. As an adult, that's fine. Spend your money as you'd like. However, I do not think that kids...

Financial MonkeyBrain Debates

issues that deal with the wallet

Do You Owe More On Your House Then It's Worth?

Do You Owe More On Your House Then It's Worth? Sadly many American's have gotten caught up in the depreciating home market that has taken over our country. As home prices drop homeowners are finding themselves in a quandary...stay put and hope home...

CREDIT vs. DEBIT: Which side are you on?

CREDIT vs. DEBIT: Which side are you on? You're at the checkout and asked, "Will that be credit or debit?" Huh? I have an option these days? And, BTW, what ever happened to good old hard-earned cash ... or is that something for the parents and grandp...

VISA vs. MASTERCARD -- Which side are you on?

VISA vs. MASTERCARD -- Which side are you on? So, confess ... are you a VISA card user or a MASTERCARD user? I don't think deep down that a credit card user loves both, but easily prefers one or the other. I am a VISA card user and supporter since wa...

The Fair Tax Discussion

Fair Tax The FairTax would be the largest transfer of power from the bureaucrats and elected officials to the people in the history of this country. The FairTax is obviously not flawless. But no system is. Certainly not the system of taxation current...

Is This FREE?

One of my pet peeves at the moment is all the stuff that is offered FREE whether it is on the Internet or not. Filtering through all this stuff to find out what is really free and what isn't can be a nightmare. Buy One get One FREE! - This is a really...

Food MonkeyBrain Debates

I wonder just how bad limburger cheese smells.

SALTY or SWEET -- Which type of snack do you prefer?

SALTY or SWEET? Which type of snack do you prefer? Actually, I prefer salty snacks ... I really do not have a sweeth tooth! I personally think it tells a lot about the person as to which they prefer. Is it something that's in the genes? Is it a male...

Foods Without Refined Sugar - Sugar Ain't Good, Sweetie!

A sweet taste in my mouth is good for my soul. It's a comforting and satisfying experience. When I use refined sugar for this feeling I'll have a "sugar rush" followed by a down in energy and mood. Trying to recapture my good mood with more refined s...

Peeps or Cadbury Creme Eggs?

Peeps or Cadbury Creme Eggs? Cadbury eggs: Creamy, gooey, chocolatey goodness. Peeps: Jet fuel in marshmallow form. You can't have a proper Easter without Just Born Peeps or Cadbury creme eggs. But while Peeps have that cute baby chick thing going...

LIMBURGER Cheese -- Yummy or Stinky?

LIMBURGER Cheese is Yummy! I absolutely LOVE the taste of Limburger Cheese. Yes, it is YUMMY and delicious with a slice of onion on a fresh piece of rye bread. I've been loving this pungent cheese since I was a wee one in Northeastern Ohio. It seems...

COOL WHIP vs. REDDI-WIP -- Which FLUFF is your favorite?

COOL WHIP vs. REDDI-WIP -- Which FLUFF is your favorite? Ah, a sweet topic indeed. Cool Whip vs. Reddi-Wip! For years the battle has waged over these mighty contenders for the #1 spot amongst dessert toppings -- and other uses not to be mentioned in...

More Food MonkeyBrain Debates

M & M's : Plain or Peanut?

M & M's : Plain or Peanut? I prefer the Plain M & M's with a big glass of water. I can't eat chocolate with nothing to drink. As for the Peanut M & M's, I'll eat them if they are around but I really like the flavor of the plain ones. As for color...

Steak: Rare, Medium, or Well Done?

Steak: Rare, Medium, or Well Done? Some people want their steaks well done: Charred on the outside, thoroughly brown and chewy on the inside. Others want their steaks done medium or medium rare, with a warm, succulent, juicy pink center. And some p...

Gaming MonkeyBrain Debates

Flyff vs World of Warcraft

The battle of the MMORPGs We are now in the age of the MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role playing game). But which is the best? There are now hundreds to choose from, some free, some P2P (pay to play). For obvious reasons I prefer the free to...

Government and Political MonkeyBrain Debates

hope these stay friendly

Celebrities Should Stay Out of Politics

I think celebrities should stay out of politics unless they - themselves - are running for a public office. I think someone like the richest man or woman in America, and people like professional wrestlers, actors, musicians, descendents of past polit...

Should Pot Be Legalized

Pot Should Be Legalized Pot has been smoked for thousands of years and will continue to be smoked, whether it's legal or not. Jails should be for people who commit crimes against others - how is smoking pot a crime against others? So you may say tha...

Is the FDA corrupted?

The FDA is useless, even dangerous... The FDA, in my opinion, is a perfect-way-to-waste-your-tax-money administration. Do you believe that the FDA is really doing their job? Would place your health and more importantly, your children's health in an...

RIGHT vs. LEFT -- Which side are you on?

RIGHT vs. LEFT: Which side are you on? Ah, the time-honored question of RIGHT vs. LEFT. That's right-wing vs. left-wing ... In politics, left-wing refers to those who prioritize equality as a political end, in opposition to the right-wing who view th...

CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL: Which side are you on?

CONSERVATIVE vs. LIBERAL: Which side are you on? To a conservative, liberal is a 'dirty' word ... and to a liberal, conservative is likewise a 'dirty' word. Did you hear the slip of the tongue when John McCain recently proclaimed himself a 'conservat...

More Government and Political MonkeyBrain Debates

Do you really think that Ron Paul will go away?

True patriots want to RESTORE THE CONSTITUTION for FREEDOM, PEACE, AND PROSPERITY. Whether we can get our man into the White House or not, the fight for liberty is never ending. It requires all of us, doing everything we can to protect the fragile f...

The US should nix caucuses and use only primaries

The US should nix caucuses and use only primaries. The system of caucuses does not properly meet America's needs. There is not secret ballot, people can be intimidated and bribed for votes, the process takes too long for many people to realistically...

Exposing Our Secretocracy

The real intent of the First Amendment was to prevent national suicide by making it difficult for the government to operate in secret, free from the scrutiny of the press. --I.F. Stone, October 3, 1966 "Reporters should be writing about the emerging...

Our President...Is he evil or just clueless?

and I never really got why some people liked him and respected him. Hey somebody must have (even if they don't like to admit it now) as he got voted in twice. I didn't vote for him and my feelings have never risen beyond mild dislike but when I thin...

Health & Beauty MonkeyBrain Debates

hair color, plastic surgery, etc

SILICONE vs. SALINE -- Which side are you on?

SILICONE vs. SALINE -- Which side are you on? With all the previous press on silicone implants rupturing, is there anything to debate? Can you even get silicone these days? How about the new types of silicone implant--are they safer? Which is better...

Cancer Prevention

Cancer Prevention The government needs to ban products the contain cancer causing carcinogens. Cancer is on it's way to becoming an epidemic. There is not enough emphasis on the prevention of cancer. Cancer rates are soaring however, companies contin...

Stem Cell Releasing Products Could Be Dangerous.

Please rate and comment on this lens. Stem Cell Releasing Products Could Be Dangerous. The body is an amazing balance of cycles and systems. When out of balance, the results are not usually good. When I first found a lens here promoting a stem cell...

CDC may plan to force Vaccinate children and Adults

The CDC may plan to force Vaccinate every child and Adults. Will you stand in line to get vaccinated? Here is an example of Ingredients of vaccine injected into a child by the time they are 18 months old. Do you think a child's DNA will be affected...

Do You Think Anti-Bacterial Soaps are Creating Super Germs?

Do You Think Anti-Bacterial Soaps are Creating Super Germs? The use of these so called antibacterial cleaning products claims to kill 99% of bacteria. However what becomes of the remaining 1%. This 1% remaining becomes the super germ. The overuse of...

Humor MonkeyBrain Debates

Should you use LOL if you aren't really laughing out loud?

Wikipedia defines LOL as an abbreviation for "laughing out loud" or "laugh out loud." I came across this site called nomorelol.com that points out so many of us use the term "LOL" when we are not really laughing out loud. Should we then use the term...

Hypothetical MonkeyBrain Debates

If you were a robot, and I knew but you didn't, would you want me to tell you?

If you were a robot, and I knew but you didn't, would you want me to tell you? This question was posed on The Big Bang Theory. I have spent quite a while (mostly while driving) contemplating this issue and attempting to to come up with my answer. It i...

Internet MonkeyBrain Debates

related to internet sites, stores, eBay, blogging, etc.

Is Wordpress the Best Blogging Platform?

According to a number of surveys, Wordpress is the most popular blogging platform online - both the hosted version and the CMS you download and install on your own server. It's easy to use and neat looking; the admin panel is also very convenient, wi...

Squidoo vs HubPages

HERE'S WHAT I THINK I was introduced to both Squidoo and HubPages at the same time. Both are similar in their execution. I personally fell out with HubPages when they suspended one of my hubs for being self promoting. Ever since I have been an avid S...

GOOGLE vs. YAHOO -- Which side are you on?

GOOGLE vs. YAHOO -- Which side are you on? I must confess that I am a die-hard fan of Google, despite the minor slap to Squidoo in the summer of 2007. I watched my lenses take a tremendous nose-dive in rankings, but it looks like we've kissed and mad...

Zazzle is better than CafePress

Zazzle is better then CafePress I love Zazzle. The interface, products and customer service are awesome...and I make lots of money!

Will you join the ebay boycott?

Will you join the ebay boycott? I already did! On Feb. 20th, 2008 ebay plans to launch their new fee schedule and sellers are mad. ebay plans to raise Final Value Fees, put holds on PayPal payments and not allow sellers to leave negative feedback fo...

More Internet Debates

IE VS FIREFOX

IE VS FIREFOX Internet Explorer and Firefox are the 2 most popular web browsers. Which one is better? I like Firefox because it is open source, seems more secure especially if you use the no script add-on, and has so many other cool add-ons like Scr...

MySpace VS Facebook

MySpace VS Facebook What is the better social network - MySpace or Facebook?

More Internet MonkeyBrain Debates

Affiliate Marketing is Better than Traditional Marketing

Affiliate marketing is better than traditional marketing for many reasons. Here are three of them: 1. Affiliate Marketing enables you to sell products without having to purchase stock. 2. Affiliate Marketing does not involve the ordering, storing,...

SQUIDOO STATS -- PUBLIC or PRIVATE ?

SQUIDOO STATS -- PUBLIC or PRIVATE ? HELLO, CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW??? There's been a bit of difference and a bit of debate happening lately on the forum(s) about whether or not Squidoo Stats should be public or private. Lots of wonderful techie coding h...

Microsoft vs. Yahoo: Should Yahoo have been sold to Microsoft?

Microsoft vs. Yahoo: Should Yahoo have been sold to Microsoft? Microsoft recently made an attempt to purchase Yahoo but their offer was rejected. Yahoo is a spent force. They have lost the search engine battle to Google. Google has become synomonou...

Google Auctions Vs. Ebay

Google Should Compete With Ebay Everyone and their dog knows their is only one player in the online auction world. Ebay have a very unhealthy monopoly of the market, allowing them to hike up fees, kick off buyers and sellers alike, force people to us...

Google Is The Best Search Engine

Google Is The Best Search Engine Google delivers the most relevant search results. They are light years ahead of Yahoo! and MSN Live. They own two thirds of the search market and continue to gain more each day. If Yahoo and MSN live combined forces t...

Misc MonkeyBrain Lenses

Guyliner - Love It OR Hate It?!

When I decided to pick a fight on MonkeyBrain I wanted it to be a little bit quirky and lots of fun... I know you've got an opinion about guys who wear eyeliner so add your 2 cents to the debate! Is it hot or not? My inspiration for this lens was Ja...

BLONDES are SEXIER and have MORE Fun!

BLONDES are SEXIER and have MORE fun! Speaking from personal experience and of course very deep humility, I offer up the premise that blondes are indeed sexier and definitely have more fun! Only my hairdresser knows for sure whether all those platinu...

Rescued a dog, now forced to live with my mother. What would you do?

My mother and I do not have a great relationship. (That's putting it very mildly) Through a pattern of selfish life choices, my mother has become homeless. Enter me! In a round about way, through a dog rescue, I ended up with my mother living in my h...

Nipple Rings Are Not a Threat to National Security

It's bad enough that Transportation Security Administration officers are routinely frisking eight-year-old boys and eighty-five-year-old women with aluminum walkers. Texas resident Mandi Hamlin now claims TSA officers forced her to remove her nipple...

Music MonkeyBrain Debates

Beatles!

Tony Bennett Should Give It Up

Tony Bennett Should Give It Up. Tony Bennett has passed his prime to the point where he is leaving a legacy for himself as an old fart. Younger generations see him and some old guy, who shows up at every public event to sing one song, poorly, and rec...

New Kids on The Block vs. Hanson

New Kids on The Block vs. Hanson Which boy band of the past was better: New Kids on the Block or Hanson? I am partial to NKOTB because they came out when I was the age that listened to boy bands. I remember having their tape and listening to it ever...

Greatest Rock Band : Beatles or Rolling Stones?

Beatles or Rolling Stones or Stones or Beatles.... We LOVE them both! Here is YOUR chance to speak your piece in this age-old debate: Who is the GREATEST ROCK BAND EVER? The Beatles or the Rolling Stones?

Music: American Idol

HELLO! David Cook vs. Lionel Richie

HELLO! David Cook vs. Lionel Richie David Cook Rocks! When Top 12 American Idol Contestant David Cook sang Lionel Richie's "Hello" he brought the house down. With a rocked out version of Richie's 1984 hit pop song Cook managed to not only impress th...

American Idol vs. Dancing With the Stars

American Idol vs. Dancing With the Stars Out of American Idol and Dancing With the Stars, which is the better show? I say American Idol. I tried watching Dancing With the Stars a few times and it was too boring for me. The judges didn't seem to have...

David Cook vs. David Archuleta

David Cook vs. David Archuleta This year's American Idol finale could be (UPDATE: WAS) a battle of the Davids! I like what David Cook does with his song choices. He made 'Hello' and other songs sound better than the original to me. He's going to mak...

Mysterious MonkeyBrain Debates

Did Atlantis Exist?

Did Atlantis Really Exist?

I believe: Atlantis did exist Atlantis did exist, and just because we can't agree on its location doesn't change that. Skeptics cry myth whenever there isn't enough evidence, however they don't provide overwhelming evidence that it didn't exist eithe...

Political/Societal Issues MonkeyBrain Debates

debates about important issues

The Economic Stimulus Package, Horse Dookie or Happy Days?

Horse Dookie! The check is in the mail...well almost. George Dubbya signed legislation on Wednesday Feb. 13th for Americans to get a check of up to $600 for individuals and $1,200 for couples, with an additional $300 for each child provided they mee...

Organ Donation Should be an Opt-Out System

Organ Donation Should be an Opt-Out System Currently America uses an "opt-in" system for organ donation, whereas a person must have declared earlier that they wished for their organs to be donated. I believe that an "opt-out" system would better serv...

MADE in USA -- ENDANGERED Species!

MADE in USA -- ENDANGERED Species! Have you bothered to look these days at the labels inside the clothes you wear to see where they are made? Well, I make it a point to do so as I've been a seller of apparel and accessories for a number of years, but...

Sex Education NOW!

Abstinence-only programs and a lack of discussion about birth control methods and prevention of disease transmission have left many teens and young adults at risk of unwanted pregnancies and various sexually-transmitted diseases. The best thing that c...

Smoking should be banned in ALL public places

Smoking should be banned in all public places. A smoker's (poor) choice should not affect the health of others. Secondhand smoke contains hundreds of toxic chemicals including arsenic ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, formaldehyde, benzene, and vinyl chlor...

More Political/Societal Issues MonkeyBrain Debates

Isn't it time to abolish Daylight Saving Time?

Isn't it time to abolish Daylight Saving Time? I think Daylight Saving Time is a ploy by our government to control, dominate and manipulate, not only its own citizens, but also other countries who are forced to change their clocks if they want to syn...

Sport and Politics Do Mix, Boycott the Bejing Olympics

Sport and Politics Do Mix, Boycott the Bejing Olympics Many people say that politics does not mix with sport. I think this is an easy get out for people, and they should look at examples where sport gave a platform for applying political pressure and...

Presidential Election 2008 Debates

McCain VS. Obama

McCain VS. Obama Would you vote for either one? I am not going to. Now that Ron Paul is out of the running, there is no good Democrat or Republican choice for me.

Product MonkeyBrain Debates

toilet seats are getting fancier.

Designer Toilet Seats Make You Cool

Designer Toilet Seats Make You Cool Yeah Baby! Forget sitting your tushie down on a boring white toilet seat. Welcome to Toilet Seats 2.0, the next generation of bathroom design. People will be talking about your toilet seat...so get yourself a supe...

ENERGIZER vs. DURACELL -- Who would win?

ENERGIZER vs. DURACELL -- Who would win? I've been a fan of the Energizer bunny for a number of years and enjoy those cute commercials. In fact, I enjoy that bunny so much that I've got a miniature replica that sits on my desk in my home office. Hey,...

Bratz Dolls are Slutty and a Poor Example for Little Girls

Bratz Dolls are Slutty and a Poor Example for Little Girls Is this what we really want our little girls playing with? Fishnet Stockings, fitted leather jumpsuits, and thongs? Dolls who are marketed sitting like pinups? Oh, even their name annoys me!

BLOCKBUSTER or NETFLIX -- Which is BEST?

BLOCKBUSTER or NETFLIX -- Which is BEST? BLOCKBUSTER who knock the block off NETFLIX in the battle of the movie rentals. Sure BLOCKBUSTER had their issues early on what with all those reminder telephone calls and late fees. Heck, my hubby and I were...

Interesting Question MonkeyBrain Debates

Having a Job vs. Working for Yourself

Having a Job vs. Working for Yourself Would you rather have a job with a company or work for yourself? This is not an easy question because there are advantages and disadvantages to both. If you have a regular job, you have a boss and company making...

Is Imagination More Important Than Knowledge?

A debate inspired by an Albert Einstein quote... “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”

Religious / Spiritual MonkeyBrain Debates

Evolution vs Creation, etc

We DO have a soul

There is no way to describe what I experience without a soul that transcends the personality. There is something in us which is more than my habits, limitations and combined past. According to Christianity and Islam we each have an immortal soul, tha...

There IS an afterlife

I think there IS an afterlife This lens records various religious beliefs - and gives you the option of really deciding which is best. From Ancient Egypt and Plato, to Christianity and Buddhism... most religions I know of have an afterlife of sorts -...

Faith is more important than religion

Faith is more important than religion. Faith leads people to treat their fellow beings with love and compassion. Religion focuses on our differences. Faith helps us see our similarities. Religion teaches us that we are right and they are wrong. F...

IS THERE LIFE AFTER DEATH?|Or Are You To Scared To Consider Death?

IS THERE LIFE AFTER DEATH My view there is! I believe in reincarnation for a few reasons---- The first that I have questioned is how can people most at a early stage of their life are born with amazing talents that are so natural for them to do witho...

Evolution or Creation?

Hopi Elders, when shown pictures of apes that humans 'descended' from told the 'scientists' "Those may be YOUR ancestors, but they're NOT OURS!

More Relgious and Spiritual Debates

The Ultimate Questions - religion and spirituality

These are the ultimate philosophy questions we all ask ourselves about religion and spirituality. Vote, get inspired and share. Part lensography, part hey monkeybrain lens - I hope you all enjoy.

Sports MonkeyBrain Debates

football, baseball, etc.

Does the world still need OLYMPICS?

Does the world still need Olympics? Nobody will seriously doubt the merits of sports competitions and global unity, nor do I want to criticize all dedicated athletes and their organizations. But I also see the negative impact on ecology and urban str...

WWE Storylines

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) storylines can be good, funny or over the top. Some of the storylines go on too long and become ridiculous. Vince MacMahon just doesn't know when to stop and plays some of the storylines way too long and even somet...

Roger Clemens is lying.

Trainer Brian McNamee has testified under oath before Congress that he injected Roger Clemens with HGH and steroids. Seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens has testified under oath before Congress that he has never used HGH or steroids. Obviously, s...

LAILA ALI vs. NATASCHA RAGOSINA -- Battle of the Super Middleweights

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Brett Favre will return.

Breaking: Favre has announced his retirement, hanging it up after 17 seasons. I'm shocked. Brett Favre will return. Brett Favre, quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, will return for his 18th season next year. His Packers made it all the way to the...

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The Redsox vs Yankees Rivalry Is The Best In Sports

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Hide and Seek is a sport.

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UCLA vs USC

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Supernatural MonkeyBrain Debates

ghosts, vampires, whatever!

Do Ghosts Exist?

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Travel MonkeyBrain Debates

Window or Aisle Seat

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Cruises are much more interesting than land vacations

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lenses about current presidential candidates

Obama or Clinton - We Have a Democratic Nominee

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Pirates are losing!

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My Mom is Better than Your Mom!

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BLOCKBUSTER vs. NETFLIX -- Who would be victorious?

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