# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1091 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1092 --- ## [Pirates and Pick-Up Lines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pirates-and-pick-up-lines/965633)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pirates-and-pick-up-lines/965633 "2022-06-07T04:20:12Z")
I was listening to Tom Waits and it occurred to me the song title could be part of a (wildly unsuccessful) pick up line…. “Would you like to shiver me timbers?” If this is so (and it is not), then things like “walk the… --- ## [Apple announced a bunch of new products. How bad are supply chain shortages going to hurt them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-announced-a-bunch-of-new-products-how-bad-are-supply-chain-shortages-going-to-hurt-them/965792)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-announced-a-bunch-of-new-products-how-bad-are-supply-chain-shortages-going-to-hurt-them/965792 "2022-06-07T03:47:35Z")
I’m an Apple fanboy and it looks like Apple has definitely stepped up their game this year. But, supply chain issues are definitely still a thing and especially a chip shortage. Are all these new products just Apple iD… --- ## [What is the most overrated virtue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-overrated-virtue/965271)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-overrated-virtue/965271 "2022-06-07T01:55:11Z")
“It’s my opinion that every one I know has morals, though I wouldn’t like to ask. I know I have. But I’d rather teach them than practice them any day. “Give them to others”–that’s my motto. Mark Twain Virtues are impor… --- ## [DopeZine vol. 1: The Long Bust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopezine-vol-1-the-long-bust/965536)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopezine-vol-1-the-long-bust/965536 "2022-06-07T01:09:37Z")
… takes deep breath… Welcome to DopeZine vol. 1,\*“The Long Bust”: Wired Magazine’s ‘\*The Long Boom’ 25 Years On”, a collection of original pieces from just some of the Straight Dope Message Board’s most appreciated writ… --- ## [Plumbing/Heating: expected life of a domestic boiler?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plumbing-heating-expected-life-of-a-domestic-boiler/965379)
**Author:** [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plumbing-heating-expected-life-of-a-domestic-boiler/965379 "2022-06-07T00:58:23Z")
My heating system was installed in 2012. I travel a lot, and I live in a climate where winter temperatures are well below freezing for extended periods, so reliability is important. My heating system has been reliabl… --- ## [Fortnite Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fortnite-questions/930918)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2022, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fortnite-questions/930918 "2022-06-07T00:33:27Z")
I believe I know the gist of this game, but I am not fully informed. My son is 10 and I thought perhaps he might enjoy playing it with me sometimes. I get that it is Battle Royale…start with a group and last one standin… --- ## [Does registering to vote significantly increase the likelihood of jury duty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-registering-to-vote-significantly-increase-the-likelihood-of-jury-duty/964550)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-registering-to-vote-significantly-increase-the-likelihood-of-jury-duty/964550 "2022-06-06T22:41:35Z")
I know several people who have not registered to vote for this reason. (And interestingly, these are not politically apathetic people.) My impression is that voter registration rolls are one of several sources for the j… --- ## [Chess: Glee v HeyHomie (discussion thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-glee-v-heyhomie-discussion-thread/965312)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chess-glee-v-heyhomie-discussion-thread/965312 "2022-06-06T21:35:04Z")
This is a companion thread to a training game between HeyHomie and myself. Comments, analysis etc are welcome here. Please don’t post in the game thread which is at Chess: Glee v HeyHomie - The Game Room - Straight Dop… --- ## [Power and Corruption](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/power-and-corruption/965704)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/power-and-corruption/965704 "2022-06-06T21:20:15Z")
I’ve been reading a new book on corruption. It’s a good read. It talks about those interested in power, whether bad people aspire to power and what can be done, whether power changes people, and so forth. It tells a l… --- ## [Name the frontman from the backup band](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-frontman-from-the-backup-band/964256)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-the-frontman-from-the-backup-band/964256 "2022-06-06T21:18:03Z")
A lot of bands have names that are the name of the frontman (or woman) then the name of the backup band. So, if I said “The Heartbreakers”, the answer is “Tom Petty”. The first correct answer gets to name the next back… --- ## [Question about Evolution?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-evolution/965723)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-evolution/965723 "2022-06-06T21:05:05Z")
When certain members of a herd of something for instance start producing a strain that will eventually become a new species at what point do they break off and start breeding with one another and no longer the original t… --- ## [About How Long For A Tombstone To Be Installed At A Grave?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-how-long-for-a-tombstone-to-be-installed-at-a-grave/965767)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-how-long-for-a-tombstone-to-be-installed-at-a-grave/965767 "2022-06-06T20:45:42Z")
My father-in-law was buried in December 2021, and as of today he still does not have his tombstone. My brother-in-law (his son) paid the funeral home for the marker, and they keep insisting that the problem now lies with… --- ## [So what if Roe v. Wade is overturned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-if-roe-v-wade-is-overturned/921653)
**Author:** [@razordance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/razordance)\ **Replies:** 266\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-if-roe-v-wade-is-overturned/921653 "2022-06-06T20:08:56Z")
That won’t mean abortion is illegal. All it means is that abortion, no longer enjoying constitutional protection, becomes an ordinary legislative issue. Which would be very bad for the Pubs electorally. I think that m… --- ## [English translation of the Portuguese word 'saudade'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-translation-of-the-portuguese-word-saudade/965644)
**Author:** [@EastUmpqua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EastUmpqua)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-translation-of-the-portuguese-word-saudade/965644 "2022-06-06T19:56:55Z")
A Brazilian friend told me there is no English translation of the Portuguese word ‘saudade’. I know it’s used when you miss someone, or you’re homesick. Does anyone have a better translation of ‘saudade’? --- ## [Make it illegal for gun companies to promote their products in movies and TV shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-it-illegal-for-gun-companies-to-promote-their-products-in-movies-and-tv-shows/965712)
**Author:** [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-it-illegal-for-gun-companies-to-promote-their-products-in-movies-and-tv-shows/965712 "2022-06-06T19:48:39Z")
How about taking a page from the anti-tobacco movement? Ban product placement of guns in movies, television and video games. Ban gun companies from sponsoring events like music concerts. --- ## [Presenting: The Most Vile Person Running for Office in the United States Today (R-Michigan)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presenting-the-most-vile-person-running-for-office-in-the-united-states-today-r-michigan/960697)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presenting-the-most-vile-person-running-for-office-in-the-united-states-today-r-michigan/960697 "2022-06-06T18:48:21Z")
So some fucknut Republican named RJ Regan just won a GOP special primary election for a state house seat in Michigan. While on a Facebook Live chat with Michigan Republicans this week, he was walking viewers through how … --- ## [Joe Biden piece in WSJ about his plan to fight inflation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-biden-piece-in-wsj-about-his-plan-to-fight-inflation/965402)
**Author:** [@DeadTreasSecretaries](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeadTreasSecretaries)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-biden-piece-in-wsj-about-his-plan-to-fight-inflation/965402 "2022-06-06T18:42:51Z")
Article here (it’s not paywalled for me but who knows how that stuff works at this point): The main points are to continue leaving the fed uninterfered to do what it thinks is best, to invest in capacity building so t… --- ## [The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix series) (OPEN SPOILERS AFTER FIRST POST)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lincoln-lawyer-netflix-series-open-spoilers-after-first-post/964467)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lincoln-lawyer-netflix-series-open-spoilers-after-first-post/964467 "2022-06-06T16:52:03Z")
The Lincoln Lawyer, a Netflix TV series based on Michael Connelly’s second Mickey Haller book, The Brass Verdict, dropped its first 10-episode season on Friday. I’ve read the first four books in the series, and enjoyed … --- ## [Quebec's new language law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quebecs-new-language-law/965272)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quebecs-new-language-law/965272 "2022-06-06T15:47:56Z")
I want to briefly describe it, although I mentioned it in another thread in IMHO. The law basically outlaws the use of English for many purposes, especially in business and government. One of the most outrageous parts … --- ## [Is there a general Pit thread for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-general-pit-thread-for-florida-governor-ron-desantis-yet/949656)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-general-pit-thread-for-florida-governor-ron-desantis-yet/949656 "2022-06-06T15:12:00Z")
Because if there isn’t, there should be. Based on his coronavirus response alone. --- ## [“Firearms are now the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 24.” How many of these are gang related?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firearms-are-now-the-leading-cause-of-death-for-americans-under-the-age-of-24-how-many-of-these-are-gang-related/965744)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firearms-are-now-the-leading-cause-of-death-for-americans-under-the-age-of-24-how-many-of-these-are-gang-related/965744 "2022-06-06T14:21:33Z")
The quote comes from this speech: https://piedmontexedra.com/2022/06/former-u-s-ambassador-to-australia-jeff-bleich-delivers-phs-commencement-speech-on-courage-in-difficult-times?unapproved=4631&moderation-hash=e6724e649… --- ## [British and American WW2 tanks were inferior to German ones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-and-american-ww2-tanks-were-inferior-to-german-ones/963450)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-and-american-ww2-tanks-were-inferior-to-german-ones/963450 "2022-06-06T14:19:51Z")
Moving to another thread to avoid hijacking this one the comment was made in regards to the film Fury that one of the issues with the movie was it was based on the false premise that “American tanks are inferior to the … --- ## [Thread about pirating media](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-about-pirating-media/965715)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-about-pirating-media/965715 "2022-06-06T14:17:27Z")
Not sure if this will be allowed, so rather than starting a new topic I’m posting this to find out if it’s ok. Suppose one were annoyed with the current state of streaming services. For example, if you’re a baseball fan… --- ## [Usage of the French phrase 'à la retraite'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usage-of-the-french-phrase-a-la-retraite/965561)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/usage-of-the-french-phrase-a-la-retraite/965561 "2022-06-06T14:13:11Z")
I came across the following : "“Qu’est-ce que c’est?”, crie le policier à la retraite par la fenêtre de sa chambre. Il dormait. I have not come across the phrasing ‘à la retraite par la fenêtre’ before. Does it mean a ‘… --- ## [Mysterious moving bookmark](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysterious-moving-bookmark/965569)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysterious-moving-bookmark/965569 "2022-06-06T14:04:44Z")
I’m using a MacBook Pro running macOS Monterey 12.3.1 and Safari 15.4. I have Yahoo on my Favourites bar. It’s supposed to be in the ninth position from the left. Recently, it keeps moving to the first position. I’ve… --- ## [What did Nupur Sharma in India say that caused such controvery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-nupur-sharma-in-india-say-that-caused-such-controvery/965741)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-nupur-sharma-in-india-say-that-caused-such-controvery/965741 "2022-06-06T13:53:44Z")
Here is an example news article: https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/muslim-nations-slam-india-insulting-remarks-islam-85207845 I’ve looked around and no one seems to be reporting exactly what she said either… --- ## [Have we just had a visit from Bowerick Wowbagger the Infinitely Prolonged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-we-just-had-a-visit-from-bowerick-wowbagger-the-infinitely-prolonged/965725)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-we-just-had-a-visit-from-bowerick-wowbagger-the-infinitely-prolonged/965725 "2022-06-06T13:18:12Z")
This just has me giggling for some reason. To sign up to post one thing, namely an insult of one specific person before seemingly departing reminded me strongly of something but I had to think for ages before I remember… --- ## [General Discussion for D&D and its resurgence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-discussion-for-d-d-and-its-resurgence/964767)
**Author:** [@Limmin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Limmin)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-discussion-for-d-d-and-its-resurgence/964767 "2022-06-06T12:00:42Z")
Is this the right place to comment about D&D? Interesting how it has made a resurgence recently, after many years of being hidden, at least to me. I had the books and played a lot…in my pre-teen and early teen years. … --- ## [What actors have hardly ever made a bad movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-actors-have-hardly-ever-made-a-bad-movie/965462)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-actors-have-hardly-ever-made-a-bad-movie/965462 "2022-06-06T10:26:37Z")
See, so I would not count John Cazale because he died very young and really did not make too many movies. I also don’t have a big number in mind for how many movies someone has to make to count as enough. Just, you know,… --- ## [Learning is inhibited by heat exposure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learning-is-inhibited-by-heat-exposure/965705)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2022, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learning-is-inhibited-by-heat-exposure/965705 "2022-06-06T06:52:03Z")
This may seem like it’s from the Department of Obvious Studies, but it’s hard to quantify this stuff. Boy howdy do I remember hot classrooms and low-sleep nights, but I’ve been out of school for a while now and many part… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1090) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1092)