# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1106 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1107 --- ## [Eurovision in USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eurovision-in-usa/964707)
**Author:** [@Cayuga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cayuga)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eurovision-in-usa/964707 "2022-05-20T18:53:49Z")
No this isn’t about the Amerivision Song Contest or whatever they’re calling it. Eurovision 2022 was carried live in the U.S. on IIRC Peacock. I was unable to watch any of it. Nothing is on Peacock now, and BBC spotted m… --- ## [So I guess I am Voting for Kathy Barnette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-i-am-voting-for-kathy-barnette/964368)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-i-am-voting-for-kathy-barnette/964368 "2022-05-20T18:43:27Z")
The primaries here in Pennsylvania are next week. I am a Republican and so can only vote on the Republican side of the ballot. I am concerned about the GOP nominee for the US Senate. Doctor Oz is the frontrunner. He has… --- ## [What's literally meant by "Great White Replacement Theory"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-literally-meant-by-great-white-replacement-theory/964553)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-literally-meant-by-great-white-replacement-theory/964553 "2022-05-20T18:31:28Z")
This has been in the news lately, but it’s not defined very well or consistently in the references I’ve found. One definition is that white people are gradually losing majority status in the US, which as I understand it… --- ## [Worst movie of the century so far?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-movie-of-the-century-so-far/964420)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-movie-of-the-century-so-far/964420 "2022-05-20T18:18:36Z")
For me it’s a tie between Shadowboxer and \*Powder Blue." Both of which are delightfully horrifyingly terrible big-star vehicles. If you haven’t seen them, do. You will die of a giggle fit. --- ## [Swimming Pool Maintenance for Dummies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swimming-pool-maintenance-for-dummies/964125)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swimming-pool-maintenance-for-dummies/964125 "2022-05-20T18:16:49Z")
Howdy Dopers, We recently opened our pool and wouldn’t you know I’ve never owned or managed a pool before. I paid a guy to show me how to get it going, but he flaked out (more on that at the end) so I’ve been learning … --- ## [Is it rude to refer to your doctor as "Doc"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-rude-to-refer-to-your-doctor-as-doc/964297)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-rude-to-refer-to-your-doctor-as-doc/964297 "2022-05-20T18:11:15Z")
I was at the doctor’s office today. The doctor comes into the room, gives me an examination, and as he was leaving the room, I say: “OK thanks doc”. After he leaves, I notice the nurse that is still in the room has a s… --- ## [Chip and Dale: The Motion Picture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chip-and-dale-the-motion-picture/959584)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chip-and-dale-the-motion-picture/959584 "2022-05-20T17:38:31Z")
Have you ever caught yourself thinking that you would love to see a movie showing what Chip and Dale are up to all these years after Rescue Rangers, except that this time it should include Roger Rabbit, Paula Abdul, and … --- ## [Are Tanks Obsolete Weapons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-tanks-obsolete-weapons/39083)
**Author:** [@egkelly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/egkelly)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-tanks-obsolete-weapons/39083 "2022-05-20T16:39:34Z")
I understand that in the Gulf war, US Airforce and marine pilopts effectively destroyed an entire iraqui tank division, in about 3 hours. These were the finast main battle tanks that russia could make-not some cheap expo… --- ## [Can NATO countries bypass Turkey?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-nato-countries-bypass-turkey/964719)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-nato-countries-bypass-turkey/964719 "2022-05-20T15:49:45Z")
My understanding is Turkey is being an obstacle over NATO membership for Finland and Sweden. And that Turkey - along with every other country in NATO - has a veto right over new members. Assuming the other NATO countrie… --- ## [My Computer Keeps Thinking I'm Offline](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-computer-keeps-thinking-im-offline/964693)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-computer-keeps-thinking-im-offline/964693 "2022-05-20T15:07:59Z")
I’m usually pretty good at figuring stuff like this out, but I am stumped (and frustrated)! I have Verizon FiOS for cable and internet, and three weeks ago both services went down for ~36 hours. A tech had to fix someth… --- ## [Water crisis out west. AZ,CO,CA and NV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-crisis-out-west-az-co-ca-and-nv/964569)
**Author:** [@EDOK9Trainer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EDOK9Trainer)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/water-crisis-out-west-az-co-ca-and-nv/964569 "2022-05-20T14:44:23Z")
I live in the eastern US but our son and his family are in AZ. I spent time in AZ (Yuma) for work before retiring for good. Seems like every time I open the paper or listen to the news I am hearing more and more on the… --- ## [Is Macbeth's phrase "terrible feat" an oxymoron?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-macbeths-phrase-terrible-feat-an-oxymoron/964741)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-macbeths-phrase-terrible-feat-an-oxymoron/964741 "2022-05-20T14:08:39Z")
I had read somewhere that Macbeth’s phrase to describe his impending murder of Duncan as a “terrible feat” was an oxymoron? I don’t see it that way but if it is can someone explain why? --- ## [A lot of people asking me to do small things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lot-of-people-asking-me-to-do-small-things/964447)
**Author:** [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lot-of-people-asking-me-to-do-small-things/964447 "2022-05-20T13:51:26Z")
I find that I’m frequently overwhelmed (mostly at work) with a lot of people asking me to do what is, in their eyes, a relatively small/simple task. But because so many people have these types of requests from me, it’s n… --- ## [Is There Really Such a Thing As 'Evil'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-really-such-a-thing-as-evil/917153)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-really-such-a-thing-as-evil/917153 "2022-05-20T11:30:14Z")
I think I grew up much the same way as other people, who grew up white and middle class. Drug use was always evil. Police are your friends always. Need I go on? Anyway, the older I got, the more I started questioning my… --- ## [I can't figure it out. How do I share links to photos from third party hosts, and is it OK for them to display inline?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-figure-it-out-how-do-i-share-links-to-photos-from-third-party-hosts-and-is-it-ok-for-them-to-display-inline/964660)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 10:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-figure-it-out-how-do-i-share-links-to-photos-from-third-party-hosts-and-is-it-ok-for-them-to-display-inline/964660 "2022-05-20T10:19:46Z")
(For an example, see this post where @beowulff shared a photo of last Sunday’s lunar eclipse.) So how do I share photos now that we’re on Discourse? @beowulff used Imgur for the photo I linked to here, but I would be u… --- ## [Is it more typical for a great power to collapse rapidly or fade away slowly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-more-typical-for-a-great-power-to-collapse-rapidly-or-fade-away-slowly/964324)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-more-typical-for-a-great-power-to-collapse-rapidly-or-fade-away-slowly/964324 "2022-05-20T06:55:07Z")
(This question straddles the line with Factual, because I’m interested in historical citation, but as there may be some disagreement about terms and conclusions, I’m choosing this forum to start. I have no objection to r… --- ## [Is it really this easy to circumvent a MacBook passord?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-really-this-easy-to-circumvent-a-macbook-passord/964724)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-really-this-easy-to-circumvent-a-macbook-passord/964724 "2022-05-20T06:26:59Z")
I forgot the password for my new m1 MacBook Pro using If you can't reset your Mac login password - Apple Support . Specifically the directions under “Use the Reset Password assistant”. I was able to select a new passwor… --- ## [Looking to enhance your physical attractiveness? Get infected with some brain-altering cat parasites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-to-enhance-your-physical-attractiveness-get-infected-with-some-brain-altering-cat-parasites/964681)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-to-enhance-your-physical-attractiveness-get-infected-with-some-brain-altering-cat-parasites/964681 "2022-05-20T05:33:18Z")
People Infected By Brain-Altering Cat Parasite Are More Attractive, Finds Study | IFLScience \[…\] according to a new study published in the journal Brain, Cognition and Mental Health, the parasite responsible for affect… --- ## [Maybe The Romans Were On The Right Path?(certain people suck and I'm dumb)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maybe-the-romans-were-on-the-right-path-certain-people-suck-and-im-dumb/964523)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maybe-the-romans-were-on-the-right-path-certain-people-suck-and-im-dumb/964523 "2022-05-20T04:43:23Z")
I’m not saying the Romans are said to have used methods I’d condone in dealing with christians, but maybe in my fantasies they were correct in their attitude? Had a meeting with HR today (not a good thing 3 weeks into a… --- ## [Oddly satisfying lawn care videos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oddly-satisfying-lawn-care-videos/964701)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oddly-satisfying-lawn-care-videos/964701 "2022-05-20T03:36:37Z")
There’s a whole segment of YouTube videos of Lawn care guys who seek out the worst properties they can find, and offer to do them for free. They get paid from YouTube views. I love hard work, and I can watch it all day l… --- ## [More sovereign citizen goodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-sovereign-citizen-goodness/726478)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-sovereign-citizen-goodness/726478 "2022-05-20T03:19:16Z")
I’m not big on link bombing the dope, but this is too good not to see. eta: I know this is a couple years old but I’m not sure it’s ever made the rounds. Someone on reddit dug it up yesterday and now it’s on its cours… --- ## [Vangelis has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vangelis-has-died/964706)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vangelis-has-died/964706 "2022-05-20T03:12:26Z")
Story here - https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/may/19/vangelis-greek-composer-chariots-of-fire-blade-runner-dies His soundtracks to Chariots of Fire, and Blade Runner were critically acclaimed for their evocitive m… --- ## [Last post is blanking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-post-is-blanking/964584)
**Author:** [@GreysonCarlisle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreysonCarlisle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-post-is-blanking/964584 "2022-05-20T01:47:04Z")
It’s been happening only on my laptop for a long time. I just figured that it was a problem with one of my computer settings or possibly my HD+ screen (1600x900), but now it’s happening on my desktop, too. I’ll scroll t… --- ## [RIP Maggie Peterson (Charlene Darling on The Andy Griffith Show)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-maggie-peterson-charlene-darling-on-the-andy-griffith-show/964640)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-maggie-peterson-charlene-darling-on-the-andy-griffith-show/964640 "2022-05-20T01:16:26Z")
I always thought she was the cutest woman on the show. --- ## [I hate this camera thing they do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-this-camera-thing-they-do/964695)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hate-this-camera-thing-they-do/964695 "2022-05-20T01:09:46Z")
When someone is narrating something, and they’re looking into the camera, I know they’re really not talking to me, but they do engage my hindbrain somehow. Then, for no reason, they switch to another camera, and I’m look… --- ## [Suggestion for guidance to newly-minted Dopers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-for-guidance-to-newly-minted-dopers/921093)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestion-for-guidance-to-newly-minted-dopers/921093 "2022-05-19T23:34:43Z")
Okay, I know discobot is here to stay. But the damned thing has one particular habit that REALLY bugs the crap out of me. Every time a new Doper submits their inaugural post, it interrupts the thread with that inane anno… --- ## [Are there any Shakespeare films with modern subtitles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-shakespeare-films-with-modern-subtitles/614957)
**Author:** [@Kiyoshi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kiyoshi)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-shakespeare-films-with-modern-subtitles/614957 "2022-05-19T22:59:26Z")
I made a thread a few months ago about Shakespeare being (IMO) incomprehensible, so I don’t mean to start up a debate again. But I was wondering if there were any DVDs / online videos of Shakespeare plays which had subt… --- ## [VPN/VDI - a question about privacy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vpn-vdi-a-question-about-privacy/832000)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vpn-vdi-a-question-about-privacy/832000 "2022-05-19T22:44:51Z")
I very often need to remotely access the information system at my place of work. Ever since that system has been available, I have accessed it via a web link, usually from my home computer. Works like a charm, for me at … --- ## [EMP box layers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emp-box-layers/964561)
**Author:** [@sbright33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sbright33)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emp-box-layers/964561 "2022-05-19T21:50:56Z")
I’m making a box to protect small devices out of cardboard and 2 layers of aluminum foil. Should these 2 layers be connected together electrically or isolated by the cardboard between them? Where would the connection be?… --- ## [Missing Outlook Favorites folder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-outlook-favorites-folder/964697)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2022, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missing-outlook-favorites-folder/964697 "2022-05-19T21:37:23Z")
I fat-fingered Outlook this morning. I have a many folders under ‘Favorites’. When I went to file an email under a certain folder, the folder is missing. I have no idea where it went after my slip. I did find an arch… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1105) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1107)