# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=115&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 116 --- ## [Who, if any, are the grown-ups still active in positions of power/responsibility in the federal government?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-if-any-are-the-grown-ups-still-active-in-positions-of-power-responsibility-in-the-federal-government/1028575)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-if-any-are-the-grown-ups-still-active-in-positions-of-power-responsibility-in-the-federal-government/1028575 "2026-04-03T19:47:58Z")
I’m thinking of someone personally resembling and also in a position analogous to Jerome Powell. Can you think of anybody else like him? I’m using the term “Federal government” somewhat loosely, meaning someone in a hig… --- ## [Does anyone here live in Milan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-live-in-milan/1028349)
**Author:** [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-live-in-milan/1028349 "2026-04-03T18:45:16Z")
I know this is a very long shot, but I don’t belong to any other communities with people from countries and cities all over the world. My daughter and I went to a few Olympics events last month. We stayed in about eight… --- ## [Over hyped books/media that should've never been?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/over-hyped-books-media-that-shouldve-never-been/1028936)
**Author:** [@Hajis\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hajis_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/over-hyped-books-media-that-shouldve-never-been/1028936 "2026-04-03T18:33:57Z")
Toooo many times books or characters have been blown into the limelight because of a quote or how cool a paragraph or scene is, what’s yalls best takes on this in media? honestly even though i have no mouth and i must s… --- ## [Elite Dangerous](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 832\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elite-dangerous/707501 "2026-04-03T17:42:19Z")
Anybody else get Elite Dangerous (“Version 1.0.0.0” - boy, that certainly boasts confidence in the product) yet? Apparently, there’s some sort of “group play” / “play with friends” ability, but I’m not quite sure what t… --- ## [Seeking a source for a half-remembered WWII anecdote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-a-source-for-a-half-remembered-wwii-anecdote/1028604)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-a-source-for-a-half-remembered-wwii-anecdote/1028604 "2026-04-03T17:09:49Z")
When I was in high school in the '90s, I did three years of Navy JROTC - partly because it got me out of having to take gym, and partly because I was considering going into the military after high school. (I wound up gra… --- ## [US Supreme Court rules that Americans can't sue Postal Service for intentionally not delivering the mail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-supreme-court-rules-that-americans-cant-sue-postal-service-for-intentionally-not-delivering-the-mail/1027960)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-supreme-court-rules-that-americans-cant-sue-postal-service-for-intentionally-not-delivering-the-mail/1027960 "2026-04-03T03:45:50Z")
A woman sued the Postal Service because two of its employees were deliberately withholding mail from her because they didn’t like that she’s Black and owns multiple properties. The Supreme Court struck down her case, 5-… --- ## [These guys are late to the party. There’s already been a documentary on this subject](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-guys-are-late-to-the-party-there-s-already-been-a-documentary-on-this-subject/1028967)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-guys-are-late-to-the-party-there-s-already-been-a-documentary-on-this-subject/1028967 "2026-04-03T02:47:18Z")
It’s call Multiplicity. --- ## [Bar stool preferences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bar-stool-preferences/1028410)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bar-stool-preferences/1028410 "2026-04-03T02:42:35Z")
There are two main types of bar stools - with or without backrests. There are three mechanisms - fixed, swivel freely and swivel but spring loaded to return to center. What is your preference? I prefer a backrest for m… --- ## [Trump's address to the nation about the war in Iran](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-address-to-the-nation-about-the-war-in-iran/1028947)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-address-to-the-nation-about-the-war-in-iran/1028947 "2026-04-03T01:37:08Z")
In just under an hour, Trump is to address the nation about the war in Iran. This thread is for non-Pitesque commentary about that. I have to teach a class from 08:30 to 09:15 so I will miss the beginning of it. For Pit… --- ## [Pam Bondi is Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pam-bondi-is-out/1028978)
**Author:** [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pam-bondi-is-out/1028978 "2026-04-02T20:06:06Z")
Per CNN Politics President Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as attorney general. She will be replaced for now by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who will serve as acting attorney general, Trump said. The presid… --- ## [Big Daddy Warbucks' address to the nation about his war](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-daddy-warbucks-address-to-the-nation-about-his-war/1028946)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-daddy-warbucks-address-to-the-nation-about-his-war/1028946 "2026-04-02T17:55:25Z")
In just under an hour, the convicted fraudster is to regale the nation, if not the world, about his war in Iran. This thread is for your unfettered responses to whatever it is that exretes exudes from his mouth. I have t… --- ## [A Fistful Of Food...handler's cards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fistful-of-food-handlers-cards/1028915)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-fistful-of-food-handlers-cards/1028915 "2026-04-02T16:26:48Z")
Who here has, or had, a food hander’s card and why? I had an Oregon card for many years to work in Hospitality at various Oregon science diction conventions, and I just got a Washington card a half-hour ago to work in H… --- ## [Just how effective can OTC anti-inflammatories be for joint pain & strains?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-effective-can-otc-anti-inflammatories-be-for-joint-pain-strains/1028790)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-how-effective-can-otc-anti-inflammatories-be-for-joint-pain-strains/1028790 "2026-04-02T05:53:09Z")
This post is about some surprising results I’ve gotten recently from a combo good ol’ naproxen (store-brand Aleve) and ibuprofen (store-brand Advil). I want to see if others have had similar experiences. About a month a… --- ## [I object to my warning in "United States and Israel are bombing Iran"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-object-to-my-warning-in-united-states-and-israel-are-bombing-iran/1028106)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-object-to-my-warning-in-united-states-and-israel-are-bombing-iran/1028106 "2026-04-02T01:04:14Z")
In the P&E thread regarding the attack on Iran that has occurred this weekend, What\_Exit issues the following guidance; To me, this appears to be an acknowledgement that this is a general purpose thread for discussion … --- ## [American Idol - Delayed eliminations!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-delayed-eliminations/1028913)
**Author:** [@DaveRaver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveRaver)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-idol-delayed-eliminations/1028913 "2026-04-01T23:23:40Z")
Last night, the Top 14 contestants on American Idol competed in a live show, with a live vote. The plan was for 2 contestants to be eliminated at the end of the show, but because the votes could not be accurately tabula… --- ## [Translation? (Possibly Japanese, possibly gibberish)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/translation-possibly-japanese-possibly-gibberish/1028907)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/translation-possibly-japanese-possibly-gibberish/1028907 "2026-04-01T21:29:53Z")
This is a snip from the “Hawaii Five-O” episode “FOB Honolulu,” in which McGarrett was previously wondering the meaning of a cryptic fragment of a mostly destroyed audiotape containing the single word “Zilma.” So. . . i… --- ## [Special Favorite Male Sitcom Characters poll - Details in OP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-favorite-male-sitcom-characters-poll-details-in-op/1028865)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-favorite-male-sitcom-characters-poll-details-in-op/1028865 "2026-04-01T20:32:05Z")
In preparation for the upcoming Best Male Sitcom Character polls, I need to pare down the number of nominees in order to fit the 50-option restriction for polling. All of the characters who have received just a single v… --- ## [Help me find a phone mount for my car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-phone-mount-for-my-car/1028812)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-phone-mount-for-my-car/1028812 "2026-04-01T20:11:02Z")
I wasn’t supposed to need this. In theory, the car has Android Auto. But it’s broken at the moment. (It’s not just me, and this particular issue will probably be fixed soon, but it’s a huge pain.) And to be honest, the… --- ## [How would you build a more utopian society](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-build-a-more-utopian-society/1027987)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-build-a-more-utopian-society/1027987 "2026-04-01T17:14:42Z")
I don’t want to distract from the discussion from The cure to soulless crushing modern society is a life of narcissistic sociopathic hedonism (or why humans can't have nice things): But if you had the power, how would y… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #40 – March, 2026 – “Delicious!” - Poll Added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-40-march-2026-delicious-poll-added/1028124)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-40-march-2026-delicious-poll-added/1028124 "2026-04-01T15:50:37Z")
This is the monthly photo competition thread for March, 2026. The topic this month is “Delicious!” chosen by @Fear\_Itself. It is recommended that you not use Imgur to host your photos, as some members may not be able to… --- ## [There is no "special relationship" between the USA and UK (for some time)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-no-special-relationship-between-the-usa-and-uk-for-some-time/1028304)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-is-no-special-relationship-between-the-usa-and-uk-for-some-time/1028304 "2026-04-01T15:40:47Z")
All my life Ive heard of the “special relationship” between the USA and UK. An "I’ve got your back kind of thing. “Bridge over Troubled Water” kind of sentiment. Since Reagan, at least, it’s been “Do what the USA want… --- ## [Shop 'n' shit (free local papers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shop-n-shit-free-local-papers/1028854)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shop-n-shit-free-local-papers/1028854 "2026-04-01T14:16:04Z")
Nope. Not perusing new toities. Not scrolling Amazon while using. Does your community still have a free(ish)paper, weekly? With want ads. Freebies. Free pets. Services offered and asked for. Maybe coupons and announce… --- ## [Who is our "Opposite Sean Bean", someone who has a lot of film appearances and never dies? (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-our-opposite-sean-bean-someone-who-has-a-lot-of-film-appearances-and-never-dies-spoilers/1028855)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-our-opposite-sean-bean-someone-who-has-a-lot-of-film-appearances-and-never-dies-spoilers/1028855 "2026-04-01T11:28:34Z")
Sean Bean is pretty famous for dying in a ton of movies, including many very interesting deaths, like his satellite death in James Bond and his Boromir death in Lord of the Rings. What actor has a lot of appearances, bu… --- ## [Anti-inflammatory effects of wegovy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-inflammatory-effects-of-wegovy/1028793)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-inflammatory-effects-of-wegovy/1028793 "2026-04-01T06:35:36Z")
My wife has terrible arthritis, in many parts of her body. She recently had a shoulder replacement to deal with what the surgeon called “end stage arthritis” in that shoulder. There are other joints that have serious art… --- ## [My icon no longer shows me when I have replies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-icon-no-longer-shows-me-when-i-have-replies/1028926)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-icon-no-longer-shows-me-when-i-have-replies/1028926 "2026-04-01T04:22:47Z")
Until today, my “J” icon in the upper right would have a number telling me how many new replies. It no longer does. Did I accidentally change a setting, or did the board change? Thank you for your attention to this mat… --- ## [Botticelli - March 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2026/1028109)
**Author:** [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Replies:** 409\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-march-2026/1028109 "2026-04-01T04:02:04Z")
Link to rules I am R --- ## [J6ers want a class-action suit against the government](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/j6ers-want-a-class-action-suit-against-the-government/1028897)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/j6ers-want-a-class-action-suit-against-the-government/1028897 "2026-04-01T03:06:41Z")
(Mods, if this works better folded into an existing thread, feel free to move it) Link here: I have no words. --- ## [Canadian Citizenship changes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-citizenship-changes/1028419)
**Author:** [@Sooner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sooner)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-citizenship-changes/1028419 "2026-04-01T02:12:41Z")
It seems recent Canadian court ruling have vastly expanded the pool of people that can potentially apply for Canadian citizenship. See https://www.forbes.com/sites/andyjsemotiuk/2026/03/09/canada-expands-citizenship-by-… --- ## [Most expensive guitars ever sold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold/1028435)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold/1028435 "2026-04-01T01:04:15Z")
Yesterday a part of the late Jim Irsay’s music memorabilia collection was auctioned off, bringing in a total of over $84 million. Sold as part of that collection were several of the most expensive guitars ever sold: Da… --- ## [Who are your 10 favorite male TV sitcom characters of all time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-your-10-favorite-male-tv-sitcom-characters-of-all-time/1028821)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-your-10-favorite-male-tv-sitcom-characters-of-all-time/1028821 "2026-04-01T01:00:36Z")
Please limit your input to just 6 male TV sitcom characters. Also include the names of the shows. Live action only, no animated characters (sorry, Homer). Polls and brackets will appear once sufficient nominees have b… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=114&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=116&state=muted)