# Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=547 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 548 --- ## [PayPal users: bank account linkage question...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paypal-users-bank-account-linkage-question/785699)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paypal-users-bank-account-linkage-question/785699 "2017-05-02T22:46:26Z")
So I linked a checking account to PayPal. I heard that it was important to not link it too strongly to all my funds, so the account was a brand new one created online. However, it seems that despite me not requesting a… --- ## [The SDMB heist!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-heist/785295)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sdmb-heist/785295 "2017-05-02T22:41:25Z")
We’re planning a heist! Target TBD. What skills do you bring to the table? Feel free to copy and past to add to the list below. iiandyiiii: Qualified Navy nuclear engineer. Qualified submarine officer. Basic firear… --- ## ["Stealthing" (man removing a condom in mid-sex act)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealthing-man-removing-a-condom-in-mid-sex-act/785521)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stealthing-man-removing-a-condom-in-mid-sex-act/785521 "2017-05-02T20:47:09Z")
This is getting a lot of media attention online right now, and some people are talking about it like it’s something new. :dubious: No, it isn’t; only the buzzword is new (that I’m aware of), and it’s something that’s b… --- ## [Who knew sex harassment could be such a good thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-knew-sex-harassment-could-be-such-a-good-thing/785740)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-knew-sex-harassment-could-be-such-a-good-thing/785740 "2017-05-02T20:03:02Z")
Roger Ailes: Out! Bill O’Reilly: Sayonara! Bill Shine (Fox News co-president): Gone! Sean Hannity: Next? Who knew that sex harassment could be such a force for good in the world? /roll-eyes/ Sean Hannity Eyes Fox … --- ## [The wedding ring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wedding-ring/785501)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wedding-ring/785501 "2017-05-02T14:46:52Z")
In 2004, Mrs. L.A. and I became engaged. My mother was in the process of dying at the time. She gave her car to my sister, and she gave me her wedding ring to give to my wife-to-be. She told me the ring was worth $13,… --- ## [BMalion is now in a rehab hospital](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-is-now-in-a-rehab-hospital/785216)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bmalion-is-now-in-a-rehab-hospital/785216 "2017-05-02T13:53:54Z")
I wanted to let his Doper friends know that BMalion is now in a rehab hospital near Cleveland, hopefully not for long. I have his permission to say that he’s had some recent health issues and could not remain in his hou… --- ## [When I'm 64 (robocaller edition)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-im-64-robocaller-edition/785463)
**Author:** [@norvalnormal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norvalnormal)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-im-64-robocaller-edition/785463 "2017-05-02T13:21:15Z")
Okay, I am turning 65 in the fall, and am suddenly being inundated with junk phone calls/robocalls on my (needed, for professional reasons) landline (yes, I do have nomorobo) and getting on a daily basis “Medicare select… --- ## [What do you have a degree in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-have-a-degree-in/785268)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-have-a-degree-in/785268 "2017-05-02T11:10:02Z")
Impress me. What things do you have an educational degree in and what type of degrees are they? I’ve always wanted and dreamed of getting a degree, but I don’t think I’d be able to do it. --- ## [Cubmaster tips and tricks, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cubmaster-tips-and-tricks-please/785674)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cubmaster-tips-and-tricks-please/785674 "2017-05-02T04:37:18Z")
I am about to be my son’s Cubmaster, leading a pack of 50 cub scouts in suburban Honolulu. As an Eagle Scout in my youth, I knew this day would come. He will be a Bear, so I’m in for the next three years. I spent last y… --- ## [Is there a succinct way to sum up this emotion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-succinct-way-to-sum-up-this-emotion/785685)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-succinct-way-to-sum-up-this-emotion/785685 "2017-05-02T00:46:00Z")
It’s the “oooohhhhh!” reaction when a rapper delivers a particularly good diss in a rap battle, or the reaction of teammates and spectators when a basketball player posterizes another. Being “impressed” and “astonished”… --- ## [Yale conservatives taunt hunger strikers with barbecue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yale-conservatives-taunt-hunger-strikers-with-barbecue/785572)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yale-conservatives-taunt-hunger-strikers-with-barbecue/785572 "2017-05-02T00:41:06Z")
:smiley: --- ## [Changing phone number - best practices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-phone-number-best-practices/785681)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/changing-phone-number-best-practices/785681 "2017-05-02T00:10:50Z")
I want to change my phone number so my area code matches where I live. I have hundreds of contacts and need to inform them that my number has changed. What is the best way to do this and what have been your experiences i… --- ## [Antifa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antifa/785145)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antifa/785145 "2017-05-01T23:30:59Z")
What do Dopers think about Antifa? --- ## [Pope Francis gives TED Talk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pope-francis-gives-ted-talk/785653)
**Author:** [@JoseB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoseB)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pope-francis-gives-ted-talk/785653 "2017-05-01T21:08:21Z")
Very interesting TED Talk by Pope Francis. You may agree with him, and the institution he represents, or not. But it is undeniable that in this talk he says quite a lot of truths, in my opinion very well said. I would … --- ## [If you hear someone saying how US slavery "wasn't that bad" check out these runaway slave ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-hear-someone-saying-how-us-slavery-wasnt-that-bad-check-out-these-runaway-slave-ads/785658)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-hear-someone-saying-how-us-slavery-wasnt-that-bad-check-out-these-runaway-slave-ads/785658 "2017-05-01T19:45:29Z")
You will occasionally have some apologist for pre-Civil War US slavery stating that slavery “wasn’t all that bad” and masters took care of their slaves etc. etc. If you get that send them this list of ads for runaway sl… --- ## [What does the word 'Floop' mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-word-floop-mean-to-you/785450)
**Author:** [@JimNightshade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimNightshade)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-word-floop-mean-to-you/785450 "2017-05-01T16:32:10Z")
Floop. It is a lovely word. What does it mean to you? --- ## [Don't you think it's funny (in an ironic sort of way)...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-you-think-its-funny-in-an-ironic-sort-of-way/785576)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-you-think-its-funny-in-an-ironic-sort-of-way/785576 "2017-05-01T16:27:28Z")
That goat can describe thebest person or the worst? \[sup\]What’s weird/funny/ironic to you?\[/sup\] --- ## ["Swiss Machine" dies on Everest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-machine-dies-on-everest/785582)
**Author:** [@Skara\_Brae](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skara_Brae)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-machine-dies-on-everest/785582 "2017-05-01T16:03:51Z")
The world’s highest peak has claimed another victim. Swiss climber Ueli Steck died in an extremely grisly accident - reports are he fell over 1000 feet and his body was in pieces. On Facebook, some people were specula… --- ## [Hi Ho, Hi Ho, an Off To Work MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-ho-hi-ho-an-off-to-work-mmp/785131)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-ho-hi-ho-an-off-to-work-mmp/785131 "2017-05-01T04:09:19Z")
It’s Monday, I’m up, caffeinated, and sheveled, and we’re supposed to get up to eight inches of rain today. Anybody need an Ark? I Noah guy. --- ## [Correspondents dinner comedian surprisingly good](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correspondents-dinner-comedian-surprisingly-good/785616)
**Author:** [@Salvor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salvor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/correspondents-dinner-comedian-surprisingly-good/785616 "2017-05-01T02:32:10Z")
Hasan Minhaj was the comedian this year. I remember seeing some comedians do this in the past, including Bill Maher if I recall correctly, and it’s usually pretty dreadful and unfunny, but this was pretty engaging imo. … --- ## [How long do you think you could get away with having obvious future technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-you-think-you-could-get-away-with-having-obvious-future-technology/785608)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-do-you-think-you-could-get-away-with-having-obvious-future-technology/785608 "2017-05-01T00:57:24Z")
Just a whimsical curiosity re how long you could get away with having super advanced future tech before you get caught out. Let’s offer a few examples - Maybe you can think of some of your own. These would all be locate… --- ## [Dom Irrera apologizes for United Airlines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dom-irrera-apologizes-for-united-airlines/785581)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dom-irrera-apologizes-for-united-airlines/785581 "2017-04-30T17:47:37Z")
I’m thinking United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz would have more credibility if he wasn’t a ringer for sarcastic comedian Dom Irrera. Just saying. --- ## [Luka Ladan, Communications Director, Center for Union Facts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luka-ladan-communications-director-center-for-union-facts/785272)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luka-ladan-communications-director-center-for-union-facts/785272 "2017-04-30T17:28:03Z")
I am on vacation and have time to read the papers. Some paid lobbyist just got a letter printed in the Lima, Ohio News. I Googled, he (she?) managed to get the same letter published in a number of other papers too: The… --- ## [How do you Brits differentiate Barb and Bob,?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-brits-differentiate-barb-and-bob/785471)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-brits-differentiate-barb-and-bob/785471 "2017-04-30T13:24:28Z")
Serious question. I worked with a South African fellow and I couldn’t tell who he was speaking about: Barb, or Bob. Yeah don’t bug me on SA vs UK. I get it. Sent from my XT1635-02 using Tapatalk --- ## [Spilled super glue on phone screen and other things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spilled-super-glue-on-phone-screen-and-other-things/785553)
**Author:** [@dude\_robert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dude_robert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2017, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spilled-super-glue-on-phone-screen-and-other-things/785553 "2017-04-30T07:33:15Z")
So the other day I spilled some super glue on my phone screen after I accidently knocked the bottle over and it spilled out everywhere. At first the glue seemed to easily be scratched off the screen with fingernails, so … --- ## [Dang it, Spouse!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dang-it-spouse/785536)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dang-it-spouse/785536 "2017-04-29T23:46:26Z")
It’s Saturday, which means I grate potatoes, and we have hashbrowns, bacon, and fried eggs for breakfast. A guy at work has 11 chickens, and he distributes their eggs to coworkers. There were two left from the last bat… --- ## [I hate this \*not knowing\* stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-this-not-knowing-stuff/785067)
**Author:** [@kiz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kiz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-this-not-knowing-stuff/785067 "2017-04-29T19:43:26Z")
(posted here rather than IMHO because I’m not necessarily looking for answers but I need to put this somewhere) My husband’s job in an adjacent state is going very, very well. He got the job via networking…the company… --- ## [Boob rash, it's a thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boob-rash-its-a-thing/785433)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boob-rash-its-a-thing/785433 "2017-04-29T19:43:01Z")
As a heavy busted woman, I never knew about this until recently. Itchy red under boob rash-horrible. And embarrassing and hard to treat per my dermatologist. It was my hideous secret. Until I mentioned it to my also zaft… --- ## [Product recommendation - Mr Beams lights from Amazon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/product-recommendation-mr-beams-lights-from-amazon/785517)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/product-recommendation-mr-beams-lights-from-amazon/785517 "2017-04-29T19:39:29Z")
My car was broken into a few weeks ago so I got a little bit more security conscious for all things including around my house. The Mr Beams lights on Amazon seem to have a good recommendation and the cost was reasonable … --- ## [Would you let your 7 year old son wear a dress to school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-let-your-7-year-old-son-wear-a-dress-to-school/784867)
**Author:** [@Maurie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maurie)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2017, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-let-your-7-year-old-son-wear-a-dress-to-school/784867 "2017-04-29T16:06:42Z")
My friend’s son is a smart, sweet kid, more sensitive than a lot of kids. He is into all the regular kid stuff, both traditionally “boy” and “girl” - dinosaurs, Harry Potter, stuffed animals, unicorns, Minecraft, kitten… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=546) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/miscellaneous-and-personal-stuff-i-must-share/10.md?page=548)