# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=317 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 318 --- ## [Friday night song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friday-night-song/913279)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friday-night-song/913279 "2020-06-27T09:10:53Z")
This unfailingly elicits a case of giggles from my wife. It makes me laugh too because it makes her incurably happy while she pities me because I don’t quite get it: It’s Friday Night. \*Apologies for the Facebook link… --- ## [I really hate LED lights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hate-led-lights/913028)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-really-hate-led-lights/913028 "2020-06-27T03:26:31Z")
I guess this is not bad enough for a pitting, but here goes. I am not a Luddite, I embraced the compact florescent wave as it hit years ago, but those bulbs are now starting to burn out and I am having a heck of a time … --- ## [House for sale, check out the pictures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-for-sale-check-out-the-pictures/855053)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-for-sale-check-out-the-pictures/855053 "2020-06-27T03:00:38Z")
Not sure if this was a hack? Or something else? Worst pictures ever. 804 Pamlico Dr, Cary, NC 27511 | Zillow? --- ## [Out of work? Looking for a job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-work-looking-for-a-job/912753)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-work-looking-for-a-job/912753 "2020-06-26T23:58:34Z")
Have I got the job for you! A ‘three-month, fart-time’ position paying $10,000 for only 30-60 minutes per day! It comes with the title of VP, & the best part… any asshole can do it! Yes, it’s real! :rofl: --- ## [Living with possible superhero/mutant, need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-with-possible-superhero-mutant-need-answer-fast/912899)
**Author:** [@Dark\_Sponge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dark_Sponge)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-with-possible-superhero-mutant-need-answer-fast/912899 "2020-06-26T21:51:24Z")
My wife recently got a tattoo on her wrist and while the ink appears to be bound to her skin she did not bleed at all. Not a single drop. She laughed it off but I’ve never, ever seen a tattoo not bleed. I then tried t… --- ## [Does Anyone Know Wookinpanub?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-wookinpanub/913050)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-wookinpanub/913050 "2020-06-26T16:56:44Z")
She hasnt checked in since the board switchover. If you know her can you please check in with her? --- ## [Software generates faces in time to music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/software-generates-faces-in-time-to-music/913088)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/software-generates-faces-in-time-to-music/913088 "2020-06-26T14:46:28Z")
In short, someone took a piece of software, specifically a StyleGAN, and had it generate faces in real time while modifying its parameters according to a music file. It’s oddly hypnotic. --- ## [\*sob!\* I'm giving away my hoard!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sob-im-giving-away-my-hoard/855856)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sob-im-giving-away-my-hoard/855856 "2020-06-26T11:02:52Z")
No, I haven’t joined Hoarders Anonymous. Mr VOW and I are smack dab in the middle of a two-week stay in our home in AZ. This is a true mental health retreat. Plus we get to sleep in our own bed! Aaahhhh! I have detail… --- ## [China has just admitted to taking hostages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-has-just-admitted-to-taking-hostages/913101)
**Author:** [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 9:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/china-has-just-admitted-to-taking-hostages/913101 "2020-06-26T09:04:50Z")
That’s basically the gist of it. Canada took Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou into custody at the request of the USA. She is currently sitting in a mansion in Vancouver under house arrest, awaiting extradition. Canadian … --- ## [Beck and the bad, bad, bad Barn cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-and-the-bad-bad-bad-barn-cat/913041)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-and-the-bad-bad-bad-barn-cat/913041 "2020-06-26T05:57:06Z")
Okay, @cat , as it’s known, had a run in with a 'we’re not sure what, and was limping this morning. Mr.Wrekker decides he’s gotta catch @cat. Vet visit is needed. Oh, no. Me, being ever interested in excitement, decid… --- ## [That's the 4th felt earthquake to hit Central California in 42 hours](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-the-4th-felt-earthquake-to-hit-central-california-in-42-hours/912797)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-the-4th-felt-earthquake-to-hit-central-california-in-42-hours/912797 "2020-06-26T05:04:07Z")
6.1, pretty much right under Lone Pine. Felt as far away as Las Vegas. Fuck it, I’m using the good tequila in my Margarita. When Mammoth erupts I want to be adequately lit. --- ## [Exploding Whale Memorial Park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-whale-memorial-park/855848)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exploding-whale-memorial-park/855848 "2020-06-26T04:54:02Z")
In Florence, Oregon. It looks nice. This is what you get when you have a naming contest. --- ## [Amusing order on my Amazon account](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusing-order-on-my-amazon-account/913070)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amusing-order-on-my-amazon-account/913070 "2020-06-25T22:19:21Z")
I just got an order for some pipe organ music, composed by J. S. Bach, from a person who could also refer to themselves as J. A. Bach. Twice, I’ve received orders by someone for a book they authored - and one was for a … --- ## [I managed to log in! I am a super hero!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-managed-to-log-in-i-am-a-super-hero/913017)
**Author:** [@JimNightshade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimNightshade)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-managed-to-log-in-i-am-a-super-hero/913017 "2020-06-25T19:59:20Z")
This is so cool - innit! I will sing a song of our people soon - it is the least I can do. It must have disco beats, Disco is the best. Sequins\* & \*Pearls! Music and lights! Yay! Watch me disco dance this forum, ba… --- ## [I wonder whether the activity of the board has gone up significantly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wonder-whether-the-activity-of-the-board-has-gone-up-significantly/912937)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wonder-whether-the-activity-of-the-board-has-gone-up-significantly/912937 "2020-06-25T19:20:08Z")
In my profile summary, I have just seen that number of posts created has increased from 1.2k to 1.3k. In my case, this is a significant raise in such a short period of time. I wonder if everyone else has gone through a … --- ## [Ever been to a roast? Been roasted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-to-a-roast-been-roasted/912996)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-to-a-roast-been-roasted/912996 "2020-06-25T17:11:29Z")
I have never been to one or been the subject of one. I know I am way to sensitive for that. I have only seen them for celebrities. What about you? --- ## [Most American people would want their government to do something about climate change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-american-people-would-want-their-government-to-do-something-about-climate-change/912931)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-american-people-would-want-their-government-to-do-something-about-climate-change/912931 "2020-06-25T16:44:01Z")
This article shows that American people are in favor of governmental measures regarding the current problems regarding climate. Is this likely to influence the Trump administration? --- ## [I now have laundry pick up and delivery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-now-have-laundry-pick-up-and-delivery/912792)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-now-have-laundry-pick-up-and-delivery/912792 "2020-06-25T16:31:39Z")
I didn’t know this existed, and there is only one place in my town that does it (they did it pre-COVID). Had it picked up yesterday for the first time, didn’t realize it was cash only, so today handed the bag back and … --- ## [Hey, where’s Annie-Xmas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-where-s-annie-xmas/854662)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-where-s-annie-xmas/854662 "2020-06-25T13:44:00Z")
Has anyone seen or heard from Annie-Xmas? Her absence was discussed briefly in another thread, but I’m not able to find that now. Her last post was on 3/14, here: https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=2… --- ## [My new flip phone just arrived](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-flip-phone-just-arrived/912888)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-flip-phone-just-arrived/912888 "2020-06-25T01:35:53Z")
Several days ago about midnight on my way to the 7-11 I had a flat tire. Thankfully I had my cell phone and I called AAA. It would have been hell if I did not, I would have had to walk the rest of the way and try to call… --- ## [Cell Phone car mounts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phone-car-mounts/912145)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phone-car-mounts/912145 "2020-06-25T04:13:49Z")
This isn’t Pit-worthy and I seek some real suggestions. We own a 2010 Prius and the interior hard surfaces are not smooth. There’s a slight texturing to the dash and all other surfaces ( save for small detail areas that … --- ## [Suwanee Alligator Snapping Turtle, or Master Wang-ka's friend Bob got off lightly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suwanee-alligator-snapping-turtle-or-master-wang-kas-friend-bob-got-off-lightly/912566)
**Author:** [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2020, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suwanee-alligator-snapping-turtle-or-master-wang-kas-friend-bob-got-off-lightly/912566 "2020-06-25T03:19:33Z")
Old timers here will recall Master Wang-ka’s friend Bob in the saga of the Horror of Toobs. I’ve just learned that Bob got off lightly, because if he’d been toobing in GA instead of TX, he might have encountered a Suwan… --- ## [Thats One Expensive Fart!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-one-expensive-fart/855803)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-one-expensive-fart/855803 "2020-06-24T22:47:57Z")
Vienna man fined 500 euro for farting at police. They were not amused. --- ## [So bored ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bored/853999)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-bored/853999 "2020-06-24T20:42:28Z")
I noticed a pair of common grackle in th tree next to my bedroom, so I googled for grackle calls and was playing them out the window and they were chatting back. I have noew reasonably successfully chatted with crows \[we… --- ## [The Segway is dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-segway-is-dead/912780)
**Author:** [@Lantern2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-segway-is-dead/912780 "2020-06-24T17:49:58Z")
https://www.fastcompany.com/90517971/exclusive-segway-the-most-hyped-invention-since-the-macintosh-to-end-production?partner=rss&utm\_source=twitter.com&utm\_medium=social&utm\_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm\_content=rss Or a… --- ## [What all white collar, high paying fields are oversaturated with applicants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-all-white-collar-high-paying-fields-are-oversaturated-with-applicants/855806)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-all-white-collar-high-paying-fields-are-oversaturated-with-applicants/855806 "2020-06-24T17:27:28Z")
Fields like pharmacy, law or an MBA may have been a good career a while ago but my understanding is that the number of people earning degrees in these fields has skyrocketed while job growth hasn’t kept up. In fields lik… --- ## [Anybody heard from Sicks Ate? or know in person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-heard-from-sicks-ate-or-know-in-person/912479)
**Author:** [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-heard-from-sicks-ate-or-know-in-person/912479 "2020-06-24T16:12:55Z")
When last heard of, was in unspecified trouble. No need to specify the trouble, of course; but would like to know whether Sicks Ate is OK, and/or has logged in on the new boards. There doesn’t seem to be any way to sear… --- ## [Virtual dopefest...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-dopefest/853448 "2020-06-24T15:51:48Z")
I don’t plan on hosting one or anything (and I don’t think I’d know how off the top of my head), but if anyone has the ability and inclination, maybe this would be fun, and beat a bit of the loneliness for anyone who’s n… --- ## [Arctic warming faster than ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arctic-warming-faster-than-ever/912552)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arctic-warming-faster-than-ever/912552 "2020-06-24T15:02:39Z")
It just hit 100 in Siberia --- ## [Happiness ain't a bad, bad, bad thang!❤](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happiness-aint-a-bad-bad-bad-thang/912680)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2020, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happiness-aint-a-bad-bad-bad-thang/912680 "2020-06-24T13:19:30Z")
My insomnia is still working for me😊 No errors on the Dope I can kinda work this newness Lots of familiar friends are posting One thread made me belly laugh so hard I was crying People are helping each other navigate th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=316) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=318)