# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=338 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 339 --- ## [Avengers Assemble, 2020 US Politics Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avengers-assemble-2020-us-politics-edition/849604)
**Author:** [@RickG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avengers-assemble-2020-us-politics-edition/849604 "2020-03-16T20:18:15Z")
This might be better in IMHO, CS, or P&E, but it doesn’t seem to fit precisely into any of them in particular, so MPSIMS is where I’m putting it. I am easily manipulated by emotional crescendos in movies, no matter how … --- ## [Dear Pancho: (My sick, sick, sick right kidney) Let's talk!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-pancho-my-sick-sick-sick-right-kidney-lets-talk/848742)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 276\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-pancho-my-sick-sick-sick-right-kidney-lets-talk/848742 "2020-03-16T18:51:39Z")
Yes, Pancho. I get it. You’re sick and disgusted. But, you gotta go. In what promises to be a HUGE media (:))event, you’re outta here. You’re down to hours. It’s over big boy. So why are you paining me, tonight? Is th… --- ## [Crowds waiting up to 7 hours to get through customs and immigration.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crowds-waiting-up-to-7-hours-to-get-through-customs-and-immigration/849520)
**Author:** [@Alley\_Dweller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alley_Dweller)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crowds-waiting-up-to-7-hours-to-get-through-customs-and-immigration/849520 "2020-03-16T16:15:29Z")
Here is a picture from the international terminal of O’Hare Airport in Chicago of the throngs lined up to be processed through customs and immigration. Between the panic caused by the impending shutdown of flights from… --- ## [Help me pack for Africa!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pack-for-africa/847392)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-pack-for-africa/847392 "2020-03-16T15:07:59Z")
In 6 days I leave for 3 weeks on an African safari. My one and only life-long dream is coming true! I’m anxious, antsy, excited and a bit freaked out. I’ve been watching youtube videos about what to pack and what to wea… --- ## [UK attacked France in 1940 in WW 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-attacked-france-in-1940-in-ww-2/849529)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uk-attacked-france-in-1940-in-ww-2/849529 "2020-03-16T12:10:51Z")
Just read about this . Almost 1300 French killed. They were trying to prevent the Nazis from taking over the French fleet after France surrendered. --- ## [Food porn for Beck in the MMP!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-porn-for-beck-in-the-mmp/849141)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-porn-for-beck-in-the-mmp/849141 "2020-03-16T09:28:09Z")
I’d start it of with a biggie, but the best I can share is scrambled eggs and ham for breakfast. No, they weren’t green. :smiley: Still, do your part to encourage (?) or torture (?) \*\*Beck \*\*during her recovery. And H… --- ## [What can go wrong when you put a pedometer on a pig?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-go-wrong-when-you-put-a-pedometer-on-a-pig/849395)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-go-wrong-when-you-put-a-pedometer-on-a-pig/849395 "2020-03-16T04:45:14Z")
When a pig wears a pedometer and then eats it and poops it out, the battery can start a fire. Who knew? --- ## [Ermigawd Becky! (Bad, bad, bad Hilda Svengarrde and her PT torture chamber)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ermigawd-becky-bad-bad-bad-hilda-svengarrde-and-her-pt-torture-chamber/849220)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2020, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ermigawd-becky-bad-bad-bad-hilda-svengarrde-and-her-pt-torture-chamber/849220 "2020-03-16T04:05:14Z")
Sitting on my hospital bed, minding my own business a voice on a intercom sez “Ms. Wrek you’re late for PT” Wut??!!? Be nice if someone told me. “PT in the A.M., OK? OK.” That is the whole of the conversation yesterda… --- ## [why can't I lead the life I want to lead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-lead-the-life-i-want-to-lead/849517)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-lead-the-life-i-want-to-lead/849517 "2020-03-15T20:17:54Z")
I am 57. My wife died in 2014. i have a good job, no debts. All I want to do is go to work, come home, make a good meal, watch a little TV or a movie, and read. What do I do? I come home and sit at the computer and chai… --- ## [Golfing robot can hit hole-in-ones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golfing-robot-can-hit-hole-in-ones/849422)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golfing-robot-can-hit-hole-in-ones/849422 "2020-03-15T14:34:13Z")
Would be fun to see a tournament of these. First robot to not hit a hole-in-one on any hole gets disqualified, until eventually only one remains. --- ## [Youtube video explaining Quantum computers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-video-explaining-quantum-computers/849526)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-video-explaining-quantum-computers/849526 "2020-03-15T10:03:39Z")
Even though I understand qubits and quantum superposition I still couldn’t wrap my head around how they were used in computing. I tried reading articles and watching videos, and then I found this, You don’t know how Qua… --- ## [there is a font called "calibri nothing"? subtitle - my company may save a few lives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-a-font-called-calibri-nothing-subtitle-my-company-may-save-a-few-lives/849491)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-a-font-called-calibri-nothing-subtitle-my-company-may-save-a-few-lives/849491 "2020-03-15T06:23:45Z")
The original post was going to be a brief one about fonts. Then I started writing. I am a project manager for a translation company and am on call for the weekend, we have an urgently requested translation about the cor… --- ## [No sports = baby boom in Dec/Jan ,etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-sports-baby-boom-in-dec-jan-etc/849368)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-sports-baby-boom-in-dec-jan-etc/849368 "2020-03-15T04:21:46Z")
You heard it here first. :slight\_smile: --- ## [I have never disliked a camera, until now.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-never-disliked-a-camera-until-now/849033)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-never-disliked-a-camera-until-now/849033 "2020-03-15T02:29:19Z")
A few years back I bought a Sony “bridge” camera from 2008. Good price, 15x zoom, 9.1mp; basically all I need. But before I could try it my life fell apart and it spent three years in the box my wife’s ashes came in, s… --- ## [Elections and the Disabled — I need to vent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elections-and-the-disabled-i-need-to-vent/849413)
**Author:** [@ASGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASGuy)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elections-and-the-disabled-i-need-to-vent/849413 "2020-03-14T23:00:47Z")
I volunteer as a County precinct worker. I am an Inspector. An Inspector is nominally in charge of a Precinct Board of from three to five Clerks. I have been working elections since 2006. That turns out to be fifteen ele… --- ## [Why am I having such a problem with this? (Warning, teenage boy stuff ahead)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-having-such-a-problem-with-this-warning-teenage-boy-stuff-ahead/160815)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-having-such-a-problem-with-this-warning-teenage-boy-stuff-ahead/160815 "2020-03-14T21:28:57Z")
My son is 13, 14 in August, and he’s beginning to become more (ahem) sexually aware. Ivylad has has several chats with him, but quite frankly, I don’t want to hear that my son is becoming more of a man. I am highly unc… --- ## [Coronavirus vs. Global Warming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-vs-global-warming/849474)
**Author:** [@Author\_Balk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Author_Balk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-vs-global-warming/849474 "2020-03-14T17:42:13Z")
Coronavirus: A national emergency is declared. A lot of money is being spent to fight it. There are changes to businesses, lifestyles and so on. Getting the virus mainly affects people over 60. Younger people aren’t af… --- ## [Coronavirus vs. Swine Flu (Why the panic NOW?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-vs-swine-flu-why-the-panic-now/849418)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coronavirus-vs-swine-flu-why-the-panic-now/849418 "2020-03-14T13:40:30Z")
There were about 10,000 dead in 2009 from the swine flu, but I don’t remember everything being canceled. I wonder if people saw the word “flu” and thought “Oh no biggie” So why is there so much panic, cancellations, clo… --- ## ["Sex with me is like Covid19: . . ."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-with-me-is-like-covid19/849433)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-with-me-is-like-covid19/849433 "2020-03-14T05:41:09Z")
…you’ll need to get tested immediately …it’s more likely to happen if you’re old and infurm …thy’ll be talking about it on Fox’n’Friends …Mike Pence will be in charge of your recovery …you’d rather have the flu …it’… --- ## [I will soon be a Master... or I will be locked in an asylum.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-will-soon-be-a-master-or-i-will-be-locked-in-an-asylum/849410)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-will-soon-be-a-master-or-i-will-be-locked-in-an-asylum/849410 "2020-03-13T22:57:36Z")
In just under 3 hours I will be defending my MA thesis. So of course I’m here on the Dope instead of preparing. The college I work for just announced that we will be switching to online instruction, for which we have ne… --- ## [Non-sequitur thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-sequitur-thread/849430)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-sequitur-thread/849430 "2020-03-13T20:25:54Z")
Post them here. Oh, and by the way, Edgar went to stay with an old girlfriend. And now I’m emotional thinking about Alex Trebek. --- ## [Silly motto needed (Latin translation also needed)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-motto-needed-latin-translation-also-needed/849119)
**Author:** [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Face_Intentionally_Left_Blank)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-motto-needed-latin-translation-also-needed/849119 "2020-03-13T15:27:48Z")
I’m trying to come up with a gift idea for my sister, and she’s really hard to buy for, because reasons. In the past, she’s enjoyed some custom things I’ve done at places like Cowcow.com, so I’m gonna do up something in… --- ## [The father of one of my sixth graders is sleeping with her classmate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-father-of-one-of-my-sixth-graders-is-sleeping-with-her-classmate/849234)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-father-of-one-of-my-sixth-graders-is-sleeping-with-her-classmate/849234 "2020-03-13T04:44:23Z")
According to her homework assignment where they had to use the word “convince” in a sentence. OK, revised vocabulary for the next lesson: \[ul\]let me\[/ul\] \[ul\] have a sleepover\[/ul\]It did wake me up, though. --- ## [In the last 24 hours...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-last-24-hours/849381)
**Author:** [@jasg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-last-24-hours/849381 "2020-03-13T04:06:09Z")
\[ul\] \[li\]Stepson is informed that a colleague at work has tested positive. Exposed between 2/24-28.\[/li\]\[li\]His partner is showing symptoms had big problems being tested.\[/li\]\[li\]A car club friend confirmed to have died… --- ## [Trump is adopting Bernie's principles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-adopting-bernies-principles/849347)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-adopting-bernies-principles/849347 "2020-03-13T03:29:05Z")
Anyone else notice the similarities? Due to the virus, Trump is proclaiming economic aid. Tax cuts to ease financial burden. Bernie calls it raising the wages. Hospital care for people. Bernie calls it M4A. Too bad T… --- ## [Our forgotten new moon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-forgotten-new-moon/849268)
**Author:** [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-forgotten-new-moon/849268 "2020-03-13T03:07:46Z")
I guess what with the Virus of Doom, the Great Economic Meltdown, the inevitable march towards the re-election of Trump, etc., the really important stuff is being forgotten. I was watching a Late Show from last week wit… --- ## [Vaccine Robocall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaccine-robocall/849356)
**Author:** [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaccine-robocall/849356 "2020-03-13T03:03:02Z")
Just got a robocall from a nice, Asian accented lady saying that the CDC approved my application to receive a vaccine. I accidentally hung up before I could give them my information but i’m sure when i call back they wil… --- ## [Could we PLEASE eliminate shaking hands: forever???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-we-please-eliminate-shaking-hands-forever/849128)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-we-please-eliminate-shaking-hands-forever/849128 "2020-03-13T02:41:26Z")
I’m in sales and despite the COVID19 hysteria was at a trade show last week and the VERY FIRST thing another sales rep does is come up and shake my hand. Then there’s a meeting three days later and guess what everyone s… --- ## [Random iPhone question...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-iphone-question/849293)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2020, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-iphone-question/849293 "2020-03-13T02:06:41Z")
In a fit of coronavirus caution, I used a wet wipe on my iPhone screen. Only after did it occur to me to check online, and I was told that doing so could damage the coating on the screen. The wet wipe liquid was on the … --- ## [Shook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shook/849353)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shook/849353 "2020-03-12T22:44:50Z")
A little while ago, when it was time to empty the dog, I took her on our usual route (we have to follow the same path; she will NOT relax her sphincter when there’s unfamiliar ground to explore), which begins in our alle… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=337) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=339)