# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=2 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [The point of that "I've seen fire and I've seen rain" thread ? . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-point-of-that-ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-thread/795679)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-point-of-that-ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-thread/795679 "2026-09-23T10:28:44Z")
I can’t resist wondering what’s the point of that thread. But I’ll ask here in a separate thread lest it would be outright threadshitting to ask in that thread. http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=8334… --- ## [Massive flooding in Texas; 20 children missing from a summer camp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massive-flooding-in-texas-20-children-missing-from-a-summer-camp/1020512)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 362\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/massive-flooding-in-texas-20-children-missing-from-a-summer-camp/1020512 "2026-09-23T02:25:05Z")
Information, especially about the camp, which was for girls, is sketchy, mainly because of the difficulty in getting there and accessing information. At least 13 deaths in the flooded area have been confirmed, and helic… --- ## [General car talk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-car-talk/970611)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 520\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-car-talk/970611 "2026-09-23T00:20:03Z")
Continuing the discussion from What's the most interesting car you saw today?: (Splitting rather than continuing hijack.) I think that’s about right. People either want a small, efficient commuter or a large vehicle … --- ## [Misinterpreted thread titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misinterpreted-thread-titles/978360)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 470\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misinterpreted-thread-titles/978360 "2026-09-22T22:04:31Z")
In the “Misread thread titles” thread I keep posting stuff where I technically read all the words correctly, but my brain interpreted it completely differently from what the poster intended. So I figured it’s time to st… --- ## [Is 'airplane mode' still a thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-airplane-mode-still-a-thing/1033258)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-airplane-mode-still-a-thing/1033258 "2026-09-22T20:17:38Z")
I just got back from a flight (Phoenix to SLO (CA)) and during the preflight, everyone on the plane I could see was on their phone. The flight attendants started giving their safety tips but did not mention putting phone… --- ## [Class Action Lawsuit - got paid!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/class-action-lawsuit-got-paid/966396)
**Author:** [@Icarus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icarus)\ **Replies:** 177\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/class-action-lawsuit-got-paid/966396 "2026-09-22T17:08:02Z")
One of the minor annoyances of the modern age is the occassional small print postcard in the mail informing one that they are eligible to be included in a class action lawsuit. Trying to read what is in dispute often see… --- ## [I finally finished my screenplay!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-finally-finished-my-screenplay/1033232)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-finally-finished-my-screenplay/1033232 "2026-09-22T11:29:59Z")
I submitted my first screenplay to a nationwide competition, and I’m anxious to see how it does. I won’t know for a few months. The screenplay is called ‘No Way Home’ and it’s 98 pages long. If you’re interested in read… --- ## [The business of AI (mostly LLMs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-business-of-ai-mostly-llms/1030556)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-business-of-ai-mostly-llms/1030556 "2026-09-22T03:54:48Z")
I’ve been thinking a long while about starting this conversation, because though I follow news in this area pretty closely, it evolves so quickly that it’s hard for me to keep up (and I do try). To be clear, what I want… --- ## [AI image generation is getting crazy good](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-image-generation-is-getting-crazy-good/1017203)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 2040\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-image-generation-is-getting-crazy-good/1017203 "2026-09-22T02:41:53Z")
Today I’ve been exploring the understanding that ChatGPT 4o has of fictional characters, and I am blown away. The depth and detail of what it “understands” is almost scary, truly like something out of science fiction. Th… --- ## [Netflix {bidding} to buy Warner Bros Discovery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-bidding-to-buy-warner-bros-discovery/1025425)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-bidding-to-buy-warner-bros-discovery/1025425 "2026-09-21T18:27:31Z")
Netflix has put in the highest bid for Warner Bros Discovery, and is expected to buy the company, merging HBO Max with Netflix, for one thing. https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/media/netflix-deal-warner-bros --- ## [Lost in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-the-mmp/1033251)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-the-mmp/1033251 "2026-09-21T17:29:13Z")
Where did everyone wander off to? It’s nearly 10:30am Pacific time, and there is no new MMP yet. Is everyone OK? --- ## [Signs you may be in the ghetto...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signs-you-may-be-in-the-ghetto/673911)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signs-you-may-be-in-the-ghetto/673911 "2026-09-21T15:11:38Z")
A few observations I’ve made while exploring around my new neighborhood: You can buy alcohol in almost any store, no matter what else they sell. A free-standing department store, where there used to be an entire mall. … --- ## [Today in nature I saw](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-in-nature-i-saw/915854)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 4370\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-in-nature-i-saw/915854 "2026-09-21T14:37:20Z")
Just a lizard in the bathroom at work. I caught him and put him outside. But yesterday, I saw a really vivid rainbow in my yard during a passing storm. I could make out almost the whole arc. I’m pretty sure there was… --- ## [(Old) Late morning for the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-late-morning-for-the-mmp/1033053)
**Author:** [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-late-morning-for-the-mmp/1033053 "2026-09-21T04:06:49Z")
So I don’t see the MMP this morning so I’ll start it. Guess everyone can sleep in or find stuff to do early on a Monday. --- ## [I bought small chargeable lamps. Have an issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-small-chargeable-lamps-have-an-issue/1033191)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-small-chargeable-lamps-have-an-issue/1033191 "2026-09-20T21:50:34Z")
These are small, but bright. Wall mounted. (3 pack). The thing on the wall has a magnetic ball joint. Easy to take off and put right back on. Charge quickly. Hold the charge pretty good. Problem is turning off and on. … --- ## [Talk me off the ledge: Will AI destroy my industry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-me-off-the-ledge-will-ai-destroy-my-industry/981879)
**Author:** [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Replies:** 185\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-me-off-the-ledge-will-ai-destroy-my-industry/981879 "2026-09-20T00:55:59Z")
I’m a writer for a mid-sized marketing agency. Lately all we can talk about is AI – what the new developments are, how we can leverage it, and (haha) how soon before it takes all our jobs? I’m finding it harder to laugh… --- ## [Fake football player scams people out of more than a million dollars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-football-player-scams-people-out-of-more-than-a-million-dollars/1032854)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-football-player-scams-people-out-of-more-than-a-million-dollars/1032854 "2026-09-19T13:54:07Z")
I’m not sure if this should be a game room thread, since it’s tangentially about sports… It has recently come to light that a man named Dejean Love has been scamming people out of more than a million dollars by pretendi… --- ## [I've started recording tracks again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-started-recording-tracks-again/1033197)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-started-recording-tracks-again/1033197 "2026-09-19T04:06:55Z")
Between 2017 and 2020 I recorded 12 of my own pieces (piano or piano/vocal) as a playlist, modern equivalent of an album. Hadn’t done any since (focused on writing books and being an author) but our choir declared in fa… --- ## [Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano, 27, dies in NOLA; sex worker arrested (Super Bowl reporter)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telemundo-reporter-adan-manzano-27-dies-in-nola-sex-worker-arrested-super-bowl-reporter/1014031)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/telemundo-reporter-adan-manzano-27-dies-in-nola-sex-worker-arrested-super-bowl-reporter/1014031 "2026-09-19T02:36:58Z")
His name is Adan, not Adam, FYI. Anyway, he was in New Orleans to do Spanish-language Super Bowl coverage, and was found dead in a hotel room. He was widowed last year - his 24-year-old wife, a schoolteacher, died in a… --- ## [New species of cat discovered in Bolivia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-species-of-cat-discovered-in-bolivia/1033156)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-species-of-cat-discovered-in-bolivia/1033156 "2026-09-19T02:24:51Z")
A new species of cat was recently discovered in Bolivia. They are smaller than domestic cats. IMHO they look like miniature leopards. They were reportedly discovered after someone tried to adopt one thinking it was a … --- ## [Tinnitus and balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinnitus-and-balance/1033176)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinnitus-and-balance/1033176 "2026-09-19T00:51:28Z")
First off, I am not a Doc. This is far enough afield of the other tinnitus threads that I thought a new thread was warranted. Mods feel free to move. I’m a 65 year old male with severe tinnitus. I also have Peripheral … --- ## [Beck, why didn't you tell me Arkansas has a Cleveland County?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-why-didnt-you-tell-me-arkansas-has-a-cleveland-county/1033097)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-why-didnt-you-tell-me-arkansas-has-a-cleveland-county/1033097 "2026-09-18T21:15:00Z")
Formed in 1873, 70 years after Ohio became a state. We welcome our southern brothers and sisters as long as they behave. And send pie. --- ## [So, what made you smile today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-made-you-smile-today/950882)
**Author:** [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Replies:** 533\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-made-you-smile-today/950882 "2026-09-18T20:03:27Z")
A similar thread has gotten a lot of traction on another board I use, so I thought that–with all the social and political turmoil going on in the world today–a little counting of our blessings might not go amiss here. Re… --- ## [My Macintosh's quirky irksome way of allowing connections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-macintoshs-quirky-irksome-way-of-allowing-connections/1033037)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-macintoshs-quirky-irksome-way-of-allowing-connections/1033037 "2026-09-18T05:56:47Z")
So. Lemme lay this out. Mac Mini. Perfectly capable of :Mirroring: a signal and sending to our Roku Streambar/ t.v. monitor. Done it before. We went to watch a Nebraska football game yesterday by logging into our accou… --- ## [Amusing Signs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusing-signs/997074)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 685\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusing-signs/997074 "2026-09-18T05:13:39Z")
There are a lot of clever people who compose amusing signs and billboards. There are many, many more people who try to do so without much success. Most of these are really good, so am posting it here. But what are you… --- ## [Any Human Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-human-ever/1032889)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-human-ever/1032889 "2026-09-18T02:14:13Z")
This is an interesting website. It will randomly choose a birth year and area of the world for you, and tell you what kind of life you might have had, if you had been that human. You can also choose your own birth year… --- ## [Photos taken from commercial airliners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photos-taken-from-commercial-airliners/1006931)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photos-taken-from-commercial-airliners/1006931 "2026-09-17T13:44:27Z")
I always try to get a window seat and take photos on flights. So why not a thread to post interesting shots? Just don’t drop your phone between the seats, the FAs hate that. My first, sunset and the moon setting on my w… --- ## [How soon should critical thinking skills be taught?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-soon-should-critical-thinking-skills-be-taught/1033088)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-soon-should-critical-thinking-skills-be-taught/1033088 "2026-09-17T05:08:32Z")
I was going to introduce this topic by introducing the idea of teaching critical thinking skills at various childhood, adolescent and young adult developmental milestones, but my inner conspiracy theorist just chimed in … --- ## [Second Hip Replacement, 8 years on. Comparison/Contrast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-hip-replacement-8-years-on-comparison-contrast/1033070)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/second-hip-replacement-8-years-on-comparison-contrast/1033070 "2026-09-16T21:10:29Z")
Last Friday I had the left hip replaced at the same facility, the Hospital For Special Surgery in NYC. HSS has, for at least 17 years, been voted the # 1 Orthopedic joint (ha.) in America for good reason. They are zealou… --- ## [First Measles death in Texas - Feb, 2025, and now in other parts of the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-measles-death-in-texas-feb-2025-and-now-in-other-parts-of-the-us/1014834)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 433\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-measles-death-in-texas-feb-2025-and-now-in-other-parts-of-the-us/1014834 "2026-09-16T12:48:01Z")
“1st death as West Texas measles outbreak tops 120 cases. What to know.” https://www.expressnews.com/news/texas/article/measles-first-death-west-texas-outbreak-20188974.php A Texas patient has died from measles, the A… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=3)