# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=327 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 328 --- ## [OK, I'll Start The MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-start-the-mmp/853120)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-ill-start-the-mmp/853120 "2020-05-11T13:12:30Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN 'Tis 62 Amurrkin out and clear with a predicted high of 89 and N.O.S. for the day. We shall spiff da cave today and have leftovers for sup. I suppose we could squeeze in some… --- ## [Hilarious (yet still sweet) Mothers Day piece on CBS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-yet-still-sweet-mothers-day-piece-on-cbs/853453)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2020, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-yet-still-sweet-mothers-day-piece-on-cbs/853453 "2020-05-11T11:59:24Z")
This is absolutely priceless. Most kids, asked who the “world’s greatest mom” is, immediately name the obvious candidate: their own mother. Steve Hartman’s hyper-rational offspring see it differently: with billions of… --- ## [Harry Potter wizardry and the Google Assistant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-wizardry-and-the-google-assistant/853259)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-wizardry-and-the-google-assistant/853259 "2020-05-10T19:56:41Z")
If you have the Google Assistant installed on your Android phone, just say, “Hey, Google. Lumos,” and it will turn on your phone’s flashlight. Say, “Hey, Google. Nox,” and it will turn the flashlight off. Your friends wi… --- ## [Ask the newish instacart shopper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-newish-instacart-shopper/851875)
**Author:** [@drachillix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drachillix)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-newish-instacart-shopper/851875 "2020-05-10T05:13:57Z")
Most of my computer clients are shutdown Uber is dead (like 15% of normal volume) So I needed something more fitting to the times. About a month ago i signed up for instacart and so far, I kinda love it. If i get a c… --- ## [Cyber Citizen's Zoom Meetings.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyber-citizens-zoom-meetings/853438)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cyber-citizens-zoom-meetings/853438 "2020-05-10T03:29:59Z")
The first one started 5:00 pm ET – right now. It is called MyFirstZoomMeeting. Cyber Citizen is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: MyFirstZoomMeeting Time: May 8, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Cana… --- ## [Supreme Court to allow public to hear arguments live in May](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-to-allow-public-to-hear-arguments-live-in-may/852191)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-to-allow-public-to-hear-arguments-live-in-may/852191 "2020-05-09T19:13:59Z")
Arguments will be done via phone. --- ## [Rank Three's Company Roomies in Order of Hotness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-threes-company-roomies-in-order-of-hotness/853463)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Taggart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_Taggart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-threes-company-roomies-in-order-of-hotness/853463 "2020-05-09T15:13:46Z")
To Me: Terry (Priscilla Barnes) Chrissy (Suzanne Somers) Janet (Joyce DeWitt) Cindy (Jenilee Harrison) --- ## [The Ant-Farm Theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274)
**Author:** [@Tachyon\_Theorist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tachyon_Theorist)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ant-farm-theory/852274 "2020-05-09T12:27:58Z")
The work and progress that occurs inside a small isolated space(such as a bedroom) will be not very effective towards the future. Great inventions come from multiple combined employees and outside audiences without a dro… --- ## [Subtle Ostentation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subtle-ostentation/853281)
**Author:** [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/subtle-ostentation/853281 "2020-05-09T04:04:52Z")
When Hosni Mubarak was ruler of Egypt, he wore custom-tailored suits. Nothing unusual about that. His suits were made of dark-colored fabric, with light-colored pinstripes. Nothing unusual about that. But . . . The … --- ## [Ask the guy who's living with GCC (Goblet Cell Carcinoid) stage 3b](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-whos-living-with-gcc-goblet-cell-carcinoid-stage-3b/853315)
**Author:** [@Claude\_Remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claude_Remains)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-whos-living-with-gcc-goblet-cell-carcinoid-stage-3b/853315 "2020-05-09T01:10:47Z")
what’s left of me still has a sense of humor so step right up and let’s move this project forward. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Do you have post-coronavirus vacation plans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-post-coronavirus-vacation-plans/852676)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-post-coronavirus-vacation-plans/852676 "2020-05-08T21:03:37Z")
My Beloved and I are thinking about spending a week in Flagstaff, with a probable side trip to the Grand Canyon. What about you? --- ## [Would there be things to say about my father at wedding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-there-be-things-to-say-about-my-father-at-wedding/853292)
**Author:** [@Dunmurry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunmurry)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-there-be-things-to-say-about-my-father-at-wedding/853292 "2020-05-08T18:17:07Z")
Well in case I get married over the next few years I was wondering what I should say about my father as he left home when I was 10 and I’m 36 now and he had an affair and is now married to his mistress effectively. I can… --- ## [Two and a half weeks into my new job and I have concerns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-and-a-half-weeks-into-my-new-job-and-i-have-concerns/853312)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-and-a-half-weeks-into-my-new-job-and-i-have-concerns/853312 "2020-05-08T18:04:02Z")
For you following along, I started a new job about three weeks ago. Here’s my post: https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=894320 It’s a factory that makes plastic injected molded parts, and has a machi… --- ## [Beck and the baby's bad, bad, bad berry bite.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-and-the-babys-bad-bad-bad-berry-bite/853297)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-and-the-babys-bad-bad-bad-berry-bite/853297 "2020-05-08T16:02:15Z")
The whole crew is outside. Kids are playing on the playgym. Dogs running around. I’m pulling weeds outta my flower beds. The 3yo baby starts screaming and grabbing her mouth. We all respond. The older Grand-wreks say s… --- ## [Ebola infects immune system cells](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebola-infects-immune-system-cells/853392)
**Author:** [@MaverocK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverocK)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ebola-infects-immune-system-cells/853392 "2020-05-08T09:10:29Z")
I just watched Kurzgesagt’s video on Ebola virus: The Ebola Virus Explained — How Your Body Fights For Survival - YouTube From the video, the virus appears to infect macrophages, natural killer cells and T cells. What a… --- ## [Blue Angels just completed their flyby!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-angels-just-completed-their-flyby/853277)
**Author:** [@txjim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/txjim)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2020, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-angels-just-completed-their-flyby/853277 "2020-05-08T05:28:40Z")
I work in Richardson, Texas and have to be at work most days due to the nature of my job. As it turns out, the Blue Angels flyover of the Dallas/Ft Worth area included a direct route over my facility. Appeared from the… --- ## [Venezuelan Navy ship shoots at and rams a cruise ship, sinks itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/venezuelan-navy-ship-shoots-at-and-rams-a-cruise-ship-sinks-itself/850933)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/venezuelan-navy-ship-shoots-at-and-rams-a-cruise-ship-sinks-itself/850933 "2020-05-07T23:52:20Z")
A Venezuelan Navy ship tried to order a German cruise ship flying a Portuguese flag to follow it into a Venezuelan port. When the cruise ship’s captain refused, claiming he was in international waters, the Venezuelan sh… --- ## [Fungus among us and a Virus near us!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fungus-among-us-and-a-virus-near-us/853147)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fungus-among-us-and-a-virus-near-us/853147 "2020-05-07T23:36:35Z")
Sore throat Thrush Forked tongue Psoriasis (oh the shame) Dandruff flakes Otitis Media Swimmer’s ear Ear wigs Pierced ears Chapped lips Pursed lips Put your lips together and just blow Broken heart Heart burn Rumbly Tum… --- ## [My first dreams as a toddler](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-dreams-as-a-toddler/853232)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-dreams-as-a-toddler/853232 "2020-05-07T23:14:44Z")
I remember these series of dreams as a toddler vividly. I was between the ages of 3 and 5. Pre school for sure but I could speak. I remember that around the time I was held by my father in his arms so I was quite young. … --- ## [Apparently I will never receive my stamps.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-i-will-never-receive-my-stamps/852995)
**Author:** [@The\_Chao\_Goes\_Mu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Chao_Goes_Mu)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apparently-i-will-never-receive-my-stamps/852995 "2020-05-07T18:09:20Z")
Back on April 15th I ordered some postage stamps from the USPS website because I was trying to avoid actually going to the post office and because I don’t want to see the postal system disappear. The site did point out … --- ## [5 year old boy tries driving from utah to ca to buy Lamborghini](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-year-old-boy-tries-driving-from-utah-to-ca-to-buy-lamborghini/853243)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-year-old-boy-tries-driving-from-utah-to-ca-to-buy-lamborghini/853243 "2020-05-07T17:37:29Z")
Apparently this little guy doesn’t take no for an answer the funniest thing is he was going to do it all on 3 dollars … Now id of went to Walmart and found the hot wheels version for him after this … --- ## [I discovered I have number form synesthesia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-discovered-i-have-number-form-synesthesia/853128)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-discovered-i-have-number-form-synesthesia/853128 "2020-05-07T13:46:38Z")
I realized that the way I look at numbers is a form of synesthesia. Someone here on the SDMB suggested it a few years ago, but I just started looking into it. I always thought synesthesia a fascinating concept and tho… --- ## [My Japanese friend started teaching Japanese on Youtube](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-japanese-friend-started-teaching-japanese-on-youtube/853282)
**Author:** [@potatonurd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/potatonurd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-japanese-friend-started-teaching-japanese-on-youtube/853282 "2020-05-07T04:21:21Z")
Are there any Japanese learners here? a close friend decided to become a Youtuber weeks ago. I somehow wanted to help him grow some audiences and I don’t wanna see him become demotivated from the lack of views :frowning: … --- ## [You want Fries with that? Stripper Fast Food Drive Through](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-want-fries-with-that-stripper-fast-food-drive-through/853182)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-want-fries-with-that-stripper-fast-food-drive-through/853182 "2020-05-06T22:36:12Z")
Lucky Devil Lounge in Oregon has come up with yet another innovative, fun and sexy idea to keep income — and customers — coming during the pandemic. Love the logo for “Lucky Devil Eats” --- ## [With Lockdown, How Can I Spend My $1,200?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-lockdown-how-can-i-spend-my-1-200/853175 "2020-05-06T20:21:07Z")
I told myself I would use it on fun, which I need… My car isn’t working, I don’t have uber, etc., and with so much closed down, I’m wondering what I can do. I’m planning life as if its all going to come crashing in a mon… --- ## [New York Times Front Page; 31 December 2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-times-front-page-31-december-2019/853239)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-york-times-front-page-31-december-2019/853239 "2020-05-06T19:52:51Z")
It was a simpler, more innocent time. -=Link=- Protesters Attack U.S. Embassy in Iraq, Chanting ‘Death to America’ F.D.A. Plans to Ban Most E-Cigarette Flavors but Menthol From the Brig to Mar-a-Lago, Former Navy SEAL… --- ## [Oddly juxtaposed Straight Dope threads of the day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oddly-juxtaposed-straight-dope-threads-of-the-day/853288)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oddly-juxtaposed-straight-dope-threads-of-the-day/853288 "2020-05-06T18:53:04Z")
Seen here today at 11:13 EST (link to JPEG on Dropbox) --- ## [Are you looking for companionship? Love? Raw, animal-like sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-looking-for-companionship-love-raw-animal-like-sex/853276)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-looking-for-companionship-love-raw-animal-like-sex/853276 "2020-05-06T17:14:38Z")
First read this, cuz the Dope don’t approve. Or just says you’re on your own, but be careful. Or something; I didn’t read it and the authors didn’t stick around to answer your questions. Next, sit back and think abo… --- ## [They need to start telling me these things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-need-to-start-telling-me-these-things/853233)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-need-to-start-telling-me-these-things/853233 "2020-05-06T16:28:18Z")
Nurse Kevin, Sunday: “We thought you had it back when you were hospitalized for not being able to breathe.” It, of course, is Corvid-19 and when was later January and early February. And Corvid-19 is my annoyingly cut… --- ## [Love in the time of Corona.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-in-the-time-of-corona/852894)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-in-the-time-of-corona/852894 "2020-05-06T03:22:34Z")
K was my girlfriend in late HS and early college. I Facebook friended her. We were chatting yesterday and she flat out asked if I still loved her. I weaseled out of a firm comittment because I’m a weasel. It’s really… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=326) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=328)