# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1083&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1084 --- ## [I watched the movie "Cats" so you don't have to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-watched-the-movie-cats-so-you-dont-have-to/966534)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-watched-the-movie-cats-so-you-dont-have-to/966534 "2022-07-04T02:15:57Z")
A few months ago, my sister and I decided it would be fun to watch the movie “Cats” and make fun of it, Mystery Science Theater 3000 style. She was busy with the Ontario provincial election – she works for a member of p… --- ## [My Cup Runneth Over - A Stanley Cup MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cup-runneth-over-a-stanley-cup-mmp/966946)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cup-runneth-over-a-stanley-cup-mmp/966946 "2022-07-04T01:46:44Z")
The Colorado Avalanche have won the Cup, Jack Johnson has finally won the Cup after 2 near misses(he refused to sign with the Canes the year we won), And Corey Perry has now lost 3 straight Cup Finals, with 3 different t… --- ## [Everything Is Older Than You Think It is, Emoticon Dept](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everything-is-older-than-you-think-it-is-emoticon-dept/967369)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2022, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/everything-is-older-than-you-think-it-is-emoticon-dept/967369 "2022-07-04T01:41:32Z")
From the September 16, 1936 Harvard Lampoon, “Sentiment Simplified,” by Alan Gregg. Why not, instead of more or less ignoring punctuation as heretofore, make it of some real importance; make it the skeleton of a new an… --- ## [Flattened car hood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flattened-car-hood/966930)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flattened-car-hood/966930 "2022-07-03T23:52:09Z")
I paid entirely too much and waited entirely too long to get my '66 MGB back from the body guy. (Translation: I got ripped off.) The bonnet (hood) was slightly flattened at some point – not by the body guy, but he did … --- ## ["Where The Crawdads Sing" (best selling novel)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-crawdads-sing-best-selling-novel/851396)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-crawdads-sing-best-selling-novel/851396 "2022-07-03T22:54:37Z")
I realize it’s been out for a while, but it was a #1 best-seller for months and months, and I finally finished reading it a couple days ago. Of course, I didn’t read reviews until afterwards, but for me, I agreed with a… --- ## [The Supreme Court has kicked off Civil War 2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-supreme-court-has-kicked-off-civil-war-2-0/966824)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-supreme-court-has-kicked-off-civil-war-2-0/966824 "2022-07-03T21:55:28Z")
(Imagine profuse cursing here reflecting monumental frustration with the current political order. There, that feels better!) The US is coming apart. There are too many parts that don’t work at this point, too much with … --- ## [Post-Roe life; Arrested for menstrual cycle app? Maybe so](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-roe-life-arrested-for-menstrual-cycle-app-maybe-so/965235)
**Author:** [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-roe-life-arrested-for-menstrual-cycle-app-maybe-so/965235 "2022-07-03T21:52:14Z")
According to a story on NPR’s Science Friday, women who track their menstrual cycles might find that info being snooped by anti-abortion police agencies. A woman who misses an expected period by a few weeks might find he… --- ## [What's your guilty pleasure song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-guilty-pleasure-song/967040)
**Author:** [@icebreaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/icebreaker)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-guilty-pleasure-song/967040 "2022-07-03T20:42:15Z")
Name a song you really enjoy listening to but are embarassed to admit it :smile: --- ## [Supreme Court says Constitution protects right to carry a gun outside the home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-says-constitution-protects-right-to-carry-a-gun-outside-the-home/966692)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-says-constitution-protects-right-to-carry-a-gun-outside-the-home/966692 "2022-07-03T20:36:59Z")
While this has been mentioned in Stupid Gun News I believe it deserves its own thread: Frankly this seems to violate state’s rights (which is strongly supported by conservatives)–as well as being a poor idea. --- ## [city folk what do you think about the bison?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/city-folk-what-do-you-think-about-the-bison/759235)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/city-folk-what-do-you-think-about-the-bison/759235 "2022-07-03T19:44:11Z")
Recently a tourist at Yellowstone national park decided that a baby bison was cold so they decided to put the animal in the trunk and drove it to a ranger station. Also tourists are commonly injured because they decide t… --- ## [Getting tired of San Francisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-tired-of-san-francisco/836641)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-tired-of-san-francisco/836641 "2022-07-03T18:47:09Z")
I know there are lots of reasons to hate this city, whether you live here or not. It seems to be a touchstone for a lot of people. I originally moved here in 1980 because I felt more comfortable being gay here (although … --- ## [San Francisco for 3-4 days - what must I not miss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-francisco-for-3-4-days-what-must-i-not-miss/959478)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-francisco-for-3-4-days-what-must-i-not-miss/959478 "2022-07-03T17:01:54Z")
I’ve never been, but I’m going. What are some must-sees? My plan is to grab the hop-on hop-off bus, probably the 2-day pass. My only plans so far: Walk the Golden Gate bridge (anyone done this?) Haight-Ashbury (a … --- ## [Catholic Bishops can suck my ass](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholic-bishops-can-suck-my-ass/944594)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 392\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catholic-bishops-can-suck-my-ass/944594 "2022-07-03T16:50:24Z")
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/catholic-bishops-back-document-that-could-lead-to-limits-of-communion-for-biden/ar-AALbAMb?ocid=Peregrine&li=BBnb7Kz U.S. Catholic bishops on Friday voted to back a measure that … --- ## [Recommend me a dashcam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-dashcam/967268)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-dashcam/967268 "2022-07-03T16:27:12Z")
I could use a recommendation for a good dashcam. Anything else I should know? Is a dashcam very noticeable - as in, would it make the car more of a target for break-ins because it’s a visible object of value? (My car … --- ## [ID this mystery tuber](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-mystery-tuber/967292)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-mystery-tuber/967292 "2022-07-03T12:21:56Z")
Here in Korea, potatoes are suddenly hard to come by. I found some in a small local grocery, but in the harsh light of my kitchen, I’m not sure these are potatoes. They are the size and shape of regular cooking potatoes,… --- ## [Your favorite obscure Rolling Stones songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-obscure-rolling-stones-songs/966054)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-obscure-rolling-stones-songs/966054 "2022-07-03T12:04:32Z")
What are some of your favorite songs by the Rolling Stones that aren’t exceptionally well known? Something the casual fan wouldn’t know, something that you won’t get by asking Alexa to play The Rolling Stones? I’ll star… --- ## [Marvel binge watch order?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvel-binge-watch-order/967316)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvel-binge-watch-order/967316 "2022-07-03T06:06:11Z")
I’m not much of a fan, but I do enjoy watching each Marvel property once. Sort of like James Bond or Tom Cruise movies. Last thing I saw was the second Infinity Stone movie when it came to cable. At the time I binged th… --- ## [Medicare Part A only? I have a job and private coverage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medicare-part-a-only-i-have-a-job-and-private-coverage/967121)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medicare-part-a-only-i-have-a-job-and-private-coverage/967121 "2022-07-03T05:35:59Z")
I turned 65 and need to sign up for Medicare, but how? Some research indicates that understanding Medicare and making a good informed decision isn’t an option for people who aren’t Medicare professionals. I have a good… --- ## [Black & White movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-white-movies/967307)
**Author:** [@Mortimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mortimus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-white-movies/967307 "2022-07-03T03:51:21Z")
In my past as a profesional still photographer I shot a lot of B&W film. I just trusted/assumed that the film would render color via grey scale in an acceptable fashion and didn’t give it much thought. That said, I am a… --- ## [Baby nicknames](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-nicknames/966550)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-nicknames/966550 "2022-07-03T03:38:36Z")
I’m sure I’m not the only one who does this, and I know we’ve discussed nicknames we give our pets, but what about our kids, grandkids, sibs, whatever? When my daughter was a baby/toddler, we called her either Poot or … --- ## [Wait, this was off topic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-this-was-off-topic/967209)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-this-was-off-topic/967209 "2022-07-03T03:35:09Z")
So someone asked (in IMHO not FQ) about “Levying war on the United States” and I cited John Walker Lindh, who literally levied war on the United States, as in he literally fought US troops on the battlefield (as well as O… --- ## [Hate speech and censorship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hate-speech-and-censorship/842871)
**Author:** [@clairobscur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clairobscur)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hate-speech-and-censorship/842871 "2022-07-03T02:33:56Z")
I’ve received a warning for “hate speech” in this thread : https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=884596 Specifically here : https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=21950191&postcount=183 Cop… --- ## [Let's negotiate peace in Ukraine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-negotiate-peace-in-ukraine/961973)
**Author:** [@Akaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Akaj)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2022, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-negotiate-peace-in-ukraine/961973 "2022-07-03T01:19:21Z")
In other threads, we’ve thrown around ideas about what kind of agreement would end the war in Ukraine. I thought it deserved its own thread, but if mods decide this belongs somewhere else that’s cool. So, let’s figure o… --- ## [A bit of a win in a curious time of Australian isolation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bit-of-a-win-in-a-curious-time-of-australian-isolation/948412)
**Author:** [@penultima\_thule](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/penultima_thule)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bit-of-a-win-in-a-curious-time-of-australian-isolation/948412 "2022-07-02T23:02:08Z")
Sydney is in lockdown due to COVID-19 Delta and a solid dollop of complacency on the immunological front (only 36% of the eligible population have single dose and 18% fully vaccinated) But a bit of a win for me is that … --- ## [Supreme Court might destroy voting rights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-might-destroy-voting-rights/967216)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-might-destroy-voting-rights/967216 "2022-07-02T21:04:51Z")
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in its fall 2022 session on whether state courts play any role in judging the constitutionality of election laws and legislative district maps passed by state legislatures. The c… --- ## [Print PDF file as Book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/print-pdf-file-as-book/967242)
**Author:** [@Petek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Petek)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/print-pdf-file-as-book/967242 "2022-07-02T20:57:36Z")
I have two PDF files, one 166 pages and the other 300 pages, that I’d like to have printed and bound as books. I found several Internet sites that perform this service. However, I’d like to know if anyone here has used s… --- ## [Who was the first adult to treat you like an adult?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-first-adult-to-treat-you-like-an-adult/967255)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-first-adult-to-treat-you-like-an-adult/967255 "2022-07-02T20:15:04Z")
This is a huge event in most people’s lives, I think. Certainly in mine. I had an older, married cousin who liked to sit up late at night and smoke cigarettes and drink coffee, and when I’d stay over at night at their pl… --- ## [It's official: the Archbishop of San Francisco is holier than The Pope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-official-the-archbishop-of-san-francisco-is-holier-than-the-pope/967124)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-official-the-archbishop-of-san-francisco-is-holier-than-the-pope/967124 "2022-07-02T19:51:13Z")
… Pelosi’s home archbishop, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, has said he will no longer allow her to receive the sacrament in his archdiocese because of her support for abortion rights. Cordileone, a co… --- ## [Did you go to drive in movies as a kid? What crazy things did you see?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-go-to-drive-in-movies-as-a-kid-what-crazy-things-did-you-see/966871)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-go-to-drive-in-movies-as-a-kid-what-crazy-things-did-you-see/966871 "2022-07-02T19:30:52Z")
When I was a kid I used to go spend a week or so with my aunt and uncle in MI. They were big on going to the drive ins. One (of several) movies I recall was this sci-fi gem. Also, this classic examination … --- ## [Would the environmental pressures imposed by humans make the housefly of today significantly harder to swat than their ancestors of 1000 years ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-the-environmental-pressures-imposed-by-humans-make-the-housefly-of-today-significantly-harder-to-swat-than-their-ancestors-of-1000-years-ago/967097)
**Author:** [@SmartBulbInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SmartBulbInc)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2022, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-the-environmental-pressures-imposed-by-humans-make-the-housefly-of-today-significantly-harder-to-swat-than-their-ancestors-of-1000-years-ago/967097 "2022-07-02T19:10:38Z")
For context, I am primarily referring to Musca domestica. Recently the thought occurred to me that due to short life cycle of the common housefly, and due to the fact that such flies have interacted with humans for thou… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1082&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1084&state=tracking)