# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=232 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 233 --- ## [Ever Watch Something Over 2 Years Old, And Think "COVID!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-watch-something-over-2-years-old-and-think-covid/956443)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-watch-something-over-2-years-old-and-think-covid/956443 "2021-12-23T22:15:34Z")
I was watching a Robert Plant interview, and the guy asking him questions was coughing, and they were close in contact, and they had an audience, and I thought, “Oh yeah, COVID didn’t exist back then”. This happens a lo… --- ## [British Medical Journal blasts Mark Zuckerberg](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-medical-journal-blasts-mark-zuckerberg/956280)
**Author:** [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-medical-journal-blasts-mark-zuckerberg/956280 "2021-12-23T20:36:44Z")
Link to an Open letter from The BMJ to Mark Zuckerberg Summary: The BMJ published an article exposing questionable practices by a company involved with the Pfizer covid-19 vaccine trial. Readers reported problems shari… --- ## [Can you whistle? Can/could your parents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-whistle-can-could-your-parents/956131)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-whistle-can-could-your-parents/956131 "2021-12-23T18:51:10Z")
Just curious, and this is NOT a thread about how you hate whistlers, okay? So: I’m wondering if it’s at all genetic. Could either or both of your parents whistle a merry tune? Can/could your siblings? How about your ki… --- ## [This is new. Bad, bad, bad Beck decides she needs a life coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-new-bad-bad-bad-beck-decides-she-needs-a-life-coach/956541)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-is-new-bad-bad-bad-beck-decides-she-needs-a-life-coach/956541 "2021-12-23T17:00:40Z")
Yep. I’m thinking those thoughts again. In fact I may need a team of life coach’s. I’m not really successful in life. Bad decisions and Bad choices have hung around me for a l----o----n----g time. All animals wild… --- ## [Tell Me Your “Florida Man” stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-florida-man-stories/925376)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-your-florida-man-stories/925376 "2021-12-23T16:02:39Z")
Previous Dopers have called “Florida Man” “the worst superhero ever”. But is it fair? This amusing article takes an objective look at Florida Men - trying to get alligators drunk, faking an emergency to get a 911 ride … --- ## [Tips and Tricks to save time and money etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-and-tricks-to-save-time-and-money-etc/956369)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-and-tricks-to-save-time-and-money-etc/956369 "2021-12-23T14:47:52Z")
High inflation is eating up the budgets of American households. The cost of groceries have jumped 5.4% in the past year , marking one of the biggest increases in the past two decades, according to the consumer price ind… --- ## [A plus-sized Jewish lady redneck died in El Paso on Saturday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-plus-sized-jewish-lady-redneck-died-in-el-paso-on-saturday/956380)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-plus-sized-jewish-lady-redneck-died-in-el-paso-on-saturday/956380 "2021-12-23T05:59:57Z")
Evidently this is going viral – I saw it when my sister texted the article and obit to me. It is an interesting obituary, for sure, written by her son and he certainly put a lot into it. The obituary: --- ## [600 of 3100 local families approved for "Toys for Tots" didn't pick up their toys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/600-of-3100-local-families-approved-for-toys-for-tots-didnt-pick-up-their-toys/956389)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/600-of-3100-local-families-approved-for-toys-for-tots-didnt-pick-up-their-toys/956389 "2021-12-22T19:42:36Z")
Unclaimed toys will be sent to other entities that give toys to needy children, but the number of no-shows blows my mind - or maybe it shouldn’t, because it was in a place that was not exactly easy to find. Does anyone … --- ## [Tiger Karen on a plane aka Idiots on a plane don't realize the check \[fine\] is painful](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-karen-on-a-plane-aka-idiots-on-a-plane-dont-realize-the-check-fine-is-painful/956086)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-karen-on-a-plane-aka-idiots-on-a-plane-dont-realize-the-check-fine-is-painful/956086 "2021-12-22T14:11:11Z")
We all see the headlines of folks going mental on a plane about masks and stuff. Well, high school buddy is married to a someone from a Chinese speaking part of the world. They have documented mental issues, and documen… --- ## [Help with a new kitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-new-kitten/952236)
**Author:** [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-new-kitten/952236 "2021-12-22T10:44:19Z")
My wife and I have been talking about getting a cat for a couple of years to help with a mouse problem around the house plus I grew up with cats and wanted one for my girls. About a month ago we decided to get a Maine Co… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Grandson reminds me of Bad, bad ,bad Son](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-grandson-reminds-me-of-bad-bad-bad-son/956397)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-grandson-reminds-me-of-bad-bad-bad-son/956397 "2021-12-22T05:25:54Z")
My eldest grandwrex/son came downstairs this morning with nice clothes on and fresh wettened hair combed in an alarming shape. And, thank god, clean socks. Son-of-a-wrek went through these things before puberty. I’m not… --- ## [I went into a record store](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-went-into-a-record-store/956429)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-went-into-a-record-store/956429 "2021-12-22T02:55:59Z")
…for the first time in decades. My son (mid-30s) said that he owns a turntable now and is looking to build a classic rock vinyl collection, so I found a record store – in Berkeley, CA, where I went to college, so doubly… --- ## [How long do "vet smells" last on a pet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-vet-smells-last-on-a-pet/956334)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-vet-smells-last-on-a-pet/956334 "2021-12-22T00:59:53Z")
So we just had to take a kitty to the emergency vet since he wasn’t eating or drinking and his butt looked swollen. Turned out he was extremely backed up and they helped him out (but poor kitty has to eat canned pumpkin … --- ## [Somebody stole a bridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-stole-a-bridge/956024)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-stole-a-bridge/956024 "2021-12-21T18:09:22Z")
Not even bridges are safe from sticky fingers --- ## [Coming up on 2 months as an Uber/Lyft driver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coming-up-on-2-months-as-an-uber-lyft-driver/750528)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coming-up-on-2-months-as-an-uber-lyft-driver/750528 "2021-12-21T14:12:14Z")
My first couple of weeks were rather experimental and slow, but for the last 5 weeks I’ve gotten into a sort of routine. Weeknights – drive 2-4 hours after work, stop after earning $50. Weekends – drive both days, stop… --- ## [Christmas Baking in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-baking-in-the-mmp/955979)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 240\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2021, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-baking-in-the-mmp/955979 "2021-12-21T01:00:50Z")
Is there something you only bake this time of year? Is there a reason you don’t make it in, say, July? Or do you have a recipe you would love to share? Let the food-related comments begin! Happy Moanday!! --- ## [Norton Lifelock Scam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norton-lifelock-scam/955382)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norton-lifelock-scam/955382 "2021-12-20T21:58:00Z")
Just got an email from “Norton Lifelock” saying “thank you for your order” for $299. I called the 800 number to tell them I didn’t order any such thing and someone with a strong accent gave me a bunch of doubletalk about… --- ## [What was the dumbest thing you heard this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-dumbest-thing-you-heard-this-year/956297)
**Author:** [@Kimera757](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimera757)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-dumbest-thing-you-heard-this-year/956297 "2021-12-20T18:20:27Z")
Earlier this week I heard a “viral conspiracy theory” concerning the history of the Roman Empire. A “historian” on TikTok has been telling people that the Roman Empire did not exist, and the Latin language didn’t exist, … --- ## [WTF Google search](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-google-search/953216)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-google-search/953216 "2021-12-20T18:18:38Z")
As I’m sitting here web browsing, I have the tv on muted. It’s American Pickers, and they’re checking out a burned down mill. I was idly curious about how exactly a mill stone works, so I type in “how does a…” and the fi… --- ## [Meet the new boss, same as the old boss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-the-new-boss-same-as-the-old-boss/956364)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-the-new-boss-same-as-the-old-boss/956364 "2021-12-20T17:31:09Z")
Today at work I start in a new position on a team I had previously worked with a few years back. So my new boss is actually someone I had worked under once before. I’ve had this happen a few times in my career. In fact … --- ## [I will never try to sell anything on Craigslist again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-will-never-try-to-sell-anything-on-craigslist-again/918779)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-will-never-try-to-sell-anything-on-craigslist-again/918779 "2021-12-20T10:09:56Z")
I am moving from NJ to VA, and the cost of a truck to move all my furniture is over $1000 when you include gas. That’s more than the furniture I would move is worth - a dining room table and 6 chairs, a microwave cart,… --- ## [Will anybody be working on Christmas day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-anybody-be-working-on-christmas-day/956225)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-anybody-be-working-on-christmas-day/956225 "2021-12-20T00:30:59Z")
I know it falls on a Saturday this year, but if you have a job that requires you to work on Christmas, it’s probably not a job that goes by a Monday-Friday schedule anyway. My niece is now a Physician’s Assistant, and s… --- ## [Bad, bad, bad Sunday TV viewing choices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-sunday-tv-viewing-choices/956321)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-sunday-tv-viewing-choices/956321 "2021-12-19T23:08:50Z")
This never happens. I have a gazillion options for my viewing pleasure. Rarely do I find something fresh. Don’t get me wrong I have DVRd lots of stuff. Heck I still own a working VCR. Plus DVD players and countless t… --- ## [The phrase "not to mention"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phrase-not-to-mention/956244)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-phrase-not-to-mention/956244 "2021-12-19T20:10:43Z")
So, basically meaning “in addition to”, “as well as”, the phrase seems to (sure, clunkily) mean to me: do not mention, do not add anything further. No? --- ## [Does Andy Capp carry a mobile?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-andy-capp-carry-a-mobile/956246)
**Author:** [@cardinal\_fang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cardinal_fang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-andy-capp-carry-a-mobile/956246 "2021-12-19T19:40:10Z")
This mundane, pointless thought crossed my mind, and I was wondering where I might share it. And lo! So, would an older, working-class layabout in Teesside carry a mobile phone these days? A prepaid flip phone that he’… --- ## [Oh emm gee it's ell en oh again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-emm-gee-its-ell-en-oh-again/956234)
**Author:** [@lno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lno)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-emm-gee-its-ell-en-oh-again/956234 "2021-12-19T19:17:48Z")
hi. it’s me. you might remember me from posting here a couple thousand times twenty years ago. hope you’re all doing well, except for those of you who know what I’m talking about when I say to get bent, in the most poli… --- ## [I'm very sick](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-very-sick/955082)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-very-sick/955082 "2021-12-19T18:24:06Z")
Seriously. They’re not sure what’s wrong. At home, on 300 mg antibiotic twice a day for 7 days, until the lab cultures they took come back. --- ## [Is your home clean enough to welcome guests on short notice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-home-clean-enough-to-welcome-guests-on-short-notice/955843)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-home-clean-enough-to-welcome-guests-on-short-notice/955843 "2021-12-19T02:12:54Z")
Inspired by this thread. You have guests coming with little notice – say, half a day’s heads-up. Will your house be clean enough (by your standards) to receive guests without half a day’ worth of cleaning? Or is there … --- ## [The Rittenhouse trial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rittenhouse-trial/953798)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 1681\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rittenhouse-trial/953798 "2021-12-18T22:53:15Z")
Kyle Rittenhouse is claiming self-defense but I thought claims of defense were generally invalid if the person was committing a crime. For instance, if someone robs a bank using guns and the police shoot at them, they c… --- ## [Shop Local](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shop-local/956185)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shop-local/956185 "2021-12-18T17:43:17Z")
Been seeing these signs everywhere. Damned vegetarians and their whole agenda. I prefer full-fat, myself. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=231) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=233)