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**Author:** [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-lyric/962841 "2022-04-15T15:40:37Z")
This is a cover of an old song by Furry Lewis. No relation to the Grateful Dead’s “Casey Jones.” Around 4:50, he sings “I’m a natural born (something), I don’t have to work.” “Easer”? “Easel”? What say you? … --- ## [Why aren't there anti-torpedo torpedos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-there-anti-torpedo-torpedos/222818)
**Author:** [@Deptford](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deptford)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-there-anti-torpedo-torpedos/222818 "2022-04-15T15:17:39Z")
I like a good techno-thriller and i picked up a copy of Tom Clancys ‘SSN’ second-hand the other day. As the name suggests it involves submarine warfare and it started me wondering. How come ships don’t have anti-torpedo… --- ## [Is this use of a disabled parking spot illegal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-use-of-a-disabled-parking-spot-illegal/962370)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-use-of-a-disabled-parking-spot-illegal/962370 "2022-04-15T15:13:53Z")
I have a friend who is disabled. She needs a wheelchair to move around. I sometimes drive her around to places. When I do so, I park in disabled parking spaces so she will have less distance to travel in her chair. Bec… --- ## [Today I learned I can do a partial edit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-learned-i-can-do-a-partial-edit/962394)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-i-learned-i-can-do-a-partial-edit/962394 "2022-04-15T14:16:51Z")
I’ve never seen anyone mention this before (that doesn’t mean nobody has), but I discovered today, totally by accident, that if I want to correct a small typo in a post I made that I don’t have to edit the entire thing b… --- ## [Cold weather in Texas (and other states) - electricity availability and home solar panels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-weather-in-texas-and-other-states-electricity-availability-and-home-solar-panels/933483)
**Author:** [@Bonum\_Legatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonum_Legatum)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2021, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cold-weather-in-texas-and-other-states-electricity-availability-and-home-solar-panels/933483 "2021-02-24T22:32:19Z")
I’m surprised that I haven’t seen any speculation on the effect of the recent cold weather on the sales of home solar panels. I suspect that the companies will be gearing up intense sales campaigns. And…have there been… --- ## [Questions about a house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-a-house/962784)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-a-house/962784 "2022-04-15T05:24:49Z")
Where is this house…and how much would you pay the movers to haul your stuff into it? https://scontent.fhio2-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/278221031\_1164423457431072\_3250227012443586712\_n.jpg?\_nc\_cat=109&ccb=1-5&\_nc\_sid… --- ## [Jabba Hutt -- with Apologies to Samuel Taylor Coleridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jabba-hutt-with-apologies-to-samuel-taylor-coleridge/962845)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jabba-hutt-with-apologies-to-samuel-taylor-coleridge/962845 "2022-04-15T01:46:36Z")
In Tatooine did Jabba Hutta A stately pleasure-dome decree Where Luke, the sacred Jedi ran Down caverns measureless to man To Rancor on Level “B” So twice five miles of barren ground With walls and towers were gird… --- ## [SMBC nails it! (Why I love this board.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smbc-nails-it-why-i-love-this-board/962718)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smbc-nails-it-why-i-love-this-board/962718 "2022-04-15T01:26:24Z")
Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal ranges from the obscure to the irrelevant, but today’s (Apr. 12, 2022) strip just nails why I love this place. Not to mention old bars. --- ## [So Will Smith punched Chris Rock at the Oscars last night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-will-smith-punched-chris-rock-at-the-oscars-last-night/961826)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 838\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-will-smith-punched-chris-rock-at-the-oscars-last-night/961826 "2022-04-15T01:22:51Z")
Basically, Chris made some jokes about Jada. Very tame ones if you ask me. Will appears to laugh at first. But then he walks right up on stage and smacks Chris right in the mouth. Will was a total fucking ass in my opin… --- ## [Movie "Arlington Road" Questions \*OPEN SPOILERS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-arlington-road-questions-open-spoilers/962808)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-arlington-road-questions-open-spoilers/962808 "2022-04-14T23:53:37Z")
I’m not sure how I missed this movie as it is more than 20 years old starring Jeff Bridges and Tim Robbins. I was very impressed with it, even though it seems a bit dated now with the theme. A few questions, but FULL S… --- ## [General dating profile mistakes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-dating-profile-mistakes/962618)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-dating-profile-mistakes/962618 "2022-04-14T23:20:11Z")
Inspired by this thread: Most arrogant dating profile I just wanted to list some obvious mistakes that people make on profiles generally. I hope this doesn’t sound too “judgey”…certainly from the number of responses my… --- ## [Words and names you confuse easily or often](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-and-names-you-confuse-easily-or-often/489197)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-and-names-you-confuse-easily-or-often/489197 "2022-04-14T23:13:10Z")
Another thread in CS brought up the name Hopalong Cassidy and it reminded me that I have always wondered what the origin of that name is, but I also immediately want to call him Hopatcong. Others I tend to interchange i… --- ## ["I'm nervous" before a speech/presentation. Yea/Nay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-nervous-before-a-speech-presentation-yea-nay/962743)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-nervous-before-a-speech-presentation-yea-nay/962743 "2022-04-14T23:11:43Z")
poll Please note the lack of third option. I have opinions on this matter. But first, yours. --- ## [Hochul \[Now NY Gov. Kathy Hochul\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hochul-now-ny-gov-kathy-hochul/583105)
**Author:** [@Lance\_Turbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lance_Turbo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hochul-now-ny-gov-kathy-hochul/583105 "2022-04-14T22:46:25Z")
Hochul defeats Corwin in NY special election. Hochul’s main campaign point was that the Ryan budget is a piece of shit. This was enough to turn the district dem for the first time in forty years. What does this mean goin… --- ## [Email responses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-responses/962792)
**Author:** [@mglambo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mglambo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/email-responses/962792 "2022-04-14T21:34:10Z")
I selected “never” for receiving emails related to my posts. I saved the selection of never. I keep getting emails. Help! --- ## [Who was the best boxer in the Rocky/Creed films?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-best-boxer-in-the-rocky-creed-films/962828)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-best-boxer-in-the-rocky-creed-films/962828 "2022-04-14T21:27:14Z")
I’ve only seen Rocky 1&2 as well as Rocky Balboa, but I always thought that Rocky just outlasted his opponents by taking damage rather than exemplary skill. Was Apollo better? He apparently beat Rocky twice. --- ## [What is the singlemost useless thing you learned in school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-singlemost-useless-thing-you-learned-in-school/962434)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-singlemost-useless-thing-you-learned-in-school/962434 "2022-04-14T21:14:52Z")
All of us spent a lot of time in school. Learned lots of useful stuff and quite a lot of chaff. What is the most useless thing you learned in school - be it an outdated skill, a product of bizarre teaching, or bad advi… --- ## [Limitless film (spoilers after OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/limitless-film-spoilers-after-op/575241)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/limitless-film-spoilers-after-op/575241 "2022-04-14T20:26:55Z")
Spoilers after OP. A writer discovers a top-secret drug which bestows him with super human mental abilities. Whatcha think? --- ## [What is the best way to finance a 2nd home abroad? In France in our case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-finance-a-2nd-home-abroad-in-france-in-our-case/962537)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-finance-a-2nd-home-abroad-in-france-in-our-case/962537 "2022-04-14T20:22:11Z")
HI SDMB! The title says it all but here are some financial specifics: Wifey and I have around 80k in cash for a downpayment and we’d like to buy a small apartment for something around 200-300k USD. As far as collatera… --- ## [Is it possible to knot or tangle a snake like in Disney's "Robin Hood", and what would the consequences be for the snake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-knot-or-tangle-a-snake-like-in-disneys-robin-hood-and-what-would-the-consequences-be-for-the-snake/962734)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-knot-or-tangle-a-snake-like-in-disneys-robin-hood-and-what-would-the-consequences-be-for-the-snake/962734 "2022-04-14T19:56:53Z")
In the Disney movie Robin Hood, which is entirely populated by anthropomorphic animals, Prince John, a lion, has a supercilious, sniveling serpent of an advisor, Sir Hiss, who also happens to be the only adult in the roo… --- ## [Your opinions about Flix Bus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-opinions-about-flix-bus/962824)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-opinions-about-flix-bus/962824 "2022-04-14T19:50:42Z")
I just now boarded a Flix Bus in Portland on my way to Seattle because it is both cheaper and faster than train or Greyhound. Have any of y’all ridden one of these and, if so, what are your opinions? --- ## [English actors adopting American accents and vice versa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-actors-adopting-american-accents-and-vice-versa/487958)
**Author:** [@aaslatten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aaslatten)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-actors-adopting-american-accents-and-vice-versa/487958 "2022-04-14T19:16:41Z")
Is it just my imagination, or do English actors (e.g., Hugh Laurie, Kate Winslet, John Mahoney) do a much better job in general of emulating an American accent than the other way around? If so, why is that? --- ## [My annual EV rant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-annual-ev-rant/962724)
**Author:** [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-annual-ev-rant/962724 "2022-04-14T18:29:50Z")
I have an EV (2015 Nissan LEAF). I like it. It works well for me and my use-case scenario. I think it is a good thing that more EV’s (hybrid, plug in hybrid, full electric) are being bought each year in increasing n… --- ## [Podcasts: tips to get started?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/podcasts-tips-to-get-started/962737)
**Author:** [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/podcasts-tips-to-get-started/962737 "2022-04-14T16:59:35Z")
I’m considering creating a short podcast series as a project for my Toastmasters club, and would be very grateful for advice from anyone with experience. I’m particularly keen to learn about the technical/practical aspe… --- ## [Do you think Emergency pendant service is worth the cost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-emergency-pendant-service-is-worth-the-cost/962777)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-emergency-pendant-service-is-worth-the-cost/962777 "2022-04-14T16:08:49Z")
poll I recently paid the Annual renewal for my mom’s Emergency pendant. $550 with taxes. $46 a month to link her to a 24/7 call center. She’s with Medical Guardian.That’s one of the bigger national companies. We were co… --- ## [Recommend a book about the US Civil Rights movement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-book-about-the-us-civil-rights-movement/962767)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-book-about-the-us-civil-rights-movement/962767 "2022-04-14T15:59:50Z")
I’m interested in learning more about the Civil Rights movement, and so I’m asking for recommendations about books on the subject. In particular, I’m interested in learning more about how the movement managed to succeed… --- ## [I pit eating on Zoom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-eating-on-zoom/962448)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-eating-on-zoom/962448 "2022-04-14T14:46:27Z")
I’m in a weekly D&D session. We’re all in different time zones so I get that some people haven’t had dinner yet, but could you please just pop it on mute before you start eating? I don’t need to hear all the chewing and … --- ## [Station Eleven on HBO (blurred spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/station-eleven-on-hbo-blurred-spoilers/956378)
**Author:** [@MoonMoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoonMoon)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/station-eleven-on-hbo-blurred-spoilers/956378 "2022-04-14T13:11:44Z")
The first three episodes have dropped, and I’m hooked. It’s beautifully shot, filmed and written. I haven’t read the book, though I’m familiar with the plot. I didn’t realize until after I’d watched it that the showrunn… --- ## [Would the Beatles have been even more popular if With the Beatles had been the U.K. debut album?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-the-beatles-have-been-even-more-popular-if-with-the-beatles-had-been-the-u-k-debut-album/962410)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-the-beatles-have-been-even-more-popular-if-with-the-beatles-had-been-the-u-k-debut-album/962410 "2022-04-14T11:12:04Z")
I’ve been listening to a lot of early Beatles albums lately, both the USA and U.K. versions. There’s a notable increase in quality from Please Please Me (album) to With the Beatles, probably the biggest jump of their ca… --- ## [Is There an Equivalent to the Pulitzer Prize In Law?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-equivalent-to-the-pulitzer-prize-in-law/961787)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2022, 9:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-equivalent-to-the-pulitzer-prize-in-law/961787 "2022-04-14T09:29:04Z")
If you’re a lawyer, is there a chance that, in your career, you’ll be honored for your achievements in the same way that journalists get Pulitzers, scientists get Nobels, mathematicians get Fields Medals, etc.? About the… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1150&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1152&state=tracking)