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**Author:** [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-free-vpn-for-android-tv/923976 "2022-03-30T13:58:39Z")
Well, I guess the title is pretty much it. Looking to use it for Locast. Thanks in advance. --- ## [What Will “Food Shortages” Look Like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-food-shortages-look-like/961695)
**Author:** [@Dr.Conrad\_Shadowdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Conrad_Shadowdale)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-food-shortages-look-like/961695 "2022-03-30T12:40:37Z")
The President said that we’ll have Food Shortages, as a result of the Russian sanctions and ongoing supply chain issues. Having seen shortages of toilet paper, sanitary wipes, flour and a host of other things over the p… --- ## [Looking for a French TV series/movie equivalent of 'Blackadder' or 'Fawlty Towers'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-french-tv-series-movie-equivalent-of-blackadder-or-fawlty-towers/961889)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-french-tv-series-movie-equivalent-of-blackadder-or-fawlty-towers/961889 "2022-03-30T10:47:51Z")
Hi I’m looking for a French TV series/movie equivalent of ‘Blackadder’ or ‘Fawlty Towers’(very different settings of course). I’ve seen some hilarious French comedies over the years and some set in medieval France. Sa… --- ## [Why did my Wikipedia font display get small?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-wikipedia-font-display-get-small/961954)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-my-wikipedia-font-display-get-small/961954 "2022-03-30T10:39:18Z")
I have no idea what I did, but the font size on my Wikipedia pages jsut got small. I’d like to make it bigger again - I find the small font hard to read. Any suggestions what I did? I’m using Chromebook. (It’s not af… --- ## [Have you ever dealt with class clowns/pranksters or knew someone who was a class clown/prankster in college?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-dealt-with-class-clowns-pranksters-or-knew-someone-who-was-a-class-clown-prankster-in-college/961857)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-dealt-with-class-clowns-pranksters-or-knew-someone-who-was-a-class-clown-prankster-in-college/961857 "2022-03-30T07:32:45Z")
Even though I did my share of dorm pranks in college (knock & ditch, leaving food/random stuff outside people’s rooms, running in the halls, etc) I slowed down and eventually quit since I was told that pranking was immat… --- ## [WTF? Amtrak wants $661 for a bed for ONE night? $1,340 for a "bedroom"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-amtrak-wants-661-for-a-bed-for-one-night-1-340-for-a-bedroom/961740)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-amtrak-wants-661-for-a-bed-for-one-night-1-340-for-a-bedroom/961740 "2022-03-30T07:10:22Z")
My sister is turning 60 so my brother and I have planned a trip for her. At the end my sister and I will fly from Denver to Chicago which is about $163 around Memorial Day. My sister though that, maybe, a train tip wou… --- ## [Single & album versions of "Let It Be"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-album-versions-of-let-it-be/961900)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-album-versions-of-let-it-be/961900 "2022-03-30T05:03:04Z")
I’ve always known that there are two versions of “Let It Be”, differing in the guitar solo. But they sound otherwise the same. I never thought about it much until I saw the “Let It Be” documentary. The album was recorded… --- ## [Are we looking at another wave of covid in the US in the next 3-6 weeks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-looking-at-another-wave-of-covid-in-the-us-in-the-next-3-6-weeks/961152)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-looking-at-another-wave-of-covid-in-the-us-in-the-next-3-6-weeks/961152 "2022-03-30T04:08:56Z")
I’ve been reading that cases of omicron BA.2 are starting to increase. China is restarting lock downs due to it. my question is does most people having antibodies from vaccines and previous infections help stop it from … --- ## [Did this attorney behave unethically?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-this-attorney-behave-unethically/961708)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-this-attorney-behave-unethically/961708 "2022-03-30T04:14:33Z")
I’ll keep this as simple as possible - more details available if needed. Board members from a nonprofit organization began to explore options for regaining access to funds that had been wrongfully removed from the nonpr… --- ## [My Musings On First Contact](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-musings-on-first-contact/961832)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-musings-on-first-contact/961832 "2022-03-30T02:01:01Z")
I think I already alluded to this in another thread. But I will use this thread to expound on my theories of First Contact in general. First of all, I do believe that there are very advanced ET’s out there. And I do bel… --- ## [Researching Writer Safety Issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/researching-writer-safety-issues/961800)
**Author:** [@CatInASuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatInASuit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/researching-writer-safety-issues/961800 "2022-03-29T21:38:22Z")
Hi all, The Bookangel site is running a survey on safety issues affecting authors, open to 30th March, which groups including Alli and the Crime Writers Association are supporting. We’re trying to find out how common pr… --- ## [Republican ideas for handling Ukraine war](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-ideas-for-handling-ukraine-war/961256)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-ideas-for-handling-ukraine-war/961256 "2022-03-29T20:49:19Z")
Maybe I missed it but among all the “Biden is a disaster with Ukraine” coming from the Pubs, have any of them come up with a better idea? Empty Greene seemed to be saying " 'merica first! And screw everyone else." but … --- ## [How do deer catch covid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-deer-catch-covid/959457)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-deer-catch-covid/959457 "2022-03-29T20:43:37Z")
I’ve read lots of articles about deer having covid in north America. Here’s one: I haven’t seen any that say how they catch it, or spread it, however. Maybe that’s not known, yet. But it seems odd. We are told it’s no… --- ## [Would bird seed be something potentially useful in a home emergency kit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-bird-seed-be-something-potentially-useful-in-a-home-emergency-kit/961648)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-bird-seed-be-something-potentially-useful-in-a-home-emergency-kit/961648 "2022-03-29T20:28:17Z")
I’ve always been prepared for potential disasters since I live in a major earthquake zone. I was just wondering if I should buy one of those 20 pound bags of bird seed and put it in a storage container somewhere. I buy … --- ## [Movie Titles that are Quotes (or false quotes) from other Movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-titles-that-are-quotes-or-false-quotes-from-other-movies/961897)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-titles-that-are-quotes-or-false-quotes-from-other-movies/961897 "2022-03-29T20:25:40Z")
What started me thinking about this was They call me MISTER Tibbs! It’s a famous line delivered by Sidney Poitier in In the Heat of the Night, but they used it as the title for the sequel starring Poitier (I assume it di… --- ## [My rental tenant today, a MPSIMS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-rental-tenant-today-a-mpsims/961806)
**Author:** [@a6ka97](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a6ka97)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-rental-tenant-today-a-mpsims/961806 "2022-03-29T19:58:54Z")
I own a few rental houses and one house had 2 friends (Jess & Kaci) renting it together until last month when Jess got engaged and moved to be with her fiancé. I hate to say this but Jess was the “smart” one as my intera… --- ## [If the MTA declared bankruptcy, how would that affect pensions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-mta-declared-bankruptcy-how-would-that-affect-pensions/961904)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-mta-declared-bankruptcy-how-would-that-affect-pensions/961904 "2022-03-29T19:58:45Z")
As the NYCity MTA loses riders, if at any point, declared bankruptcy, how would that affect pensions? Have have other companies unburndened themselves of pension payments? --- ## [Colts propose NFL overtime rule change. Do you agree?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colts-propose-nfl-overtime-rule-change-do-you-agree/960257)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colts-propose-nfl-overtime-rule-change-do-you-agree/960257 "2022-03-29T19:37:08Z")
The Indianapolis Colts will be presenting a proposal to the NFL to change the overtime rule. The rule change, per the report, would guarantee that each team gets at least one possession in overtime both during the regu… --- ## [Songs you like that are widely reviled by others](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-like-that-are-widely-reviled-by-others/960825)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-like-that-are-widely-reviled-by-others/960825 "2022-03-29T18:45:01Z")
In the " Misinterpreted lyrics" thread, @Biggirl said about the song ‘Afternoon Delight’: still love this song-- those harmonies are slammin’! To which I replied: Yeah, I know, right? I do not understand why that s… --- ## [Do the parents of Siamese Twins that aren't separated get one or two tax deductions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-parents-of-siamese-twins-that-arent-separated-get-one-or-two-tax-deductions/961910)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-the-parents-of-siamese-twins-that-arent-separated-get-one-or-two-tax-deductions/961910 "2022-03-29T18:15:51Z")
Hello Everyone, I got asked this today and didn’t know what to say? Anyone know? --- ## [Ukraine fundraiser in Saint Maarten](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ukraine-fundraiser-in-saint-maarten/961914)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ukraine-fundraiser-in-saint-maarten/961914 "2022-03-29T16:49:25Z")
Went to a “no tips Ukrainian” party last night. Mostly European attendees. Bartenders, bands, waitstaff, all working gratis. Attendees asked to donate to support Ukrainian suiruation. OMG. Thousands of $$€€ collected. --- ## [Post Oscar Thoughts (other than Will Smith)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-oscar-thoughts-other-than-will-smith/961838)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-oscar-thoughts-other-than-will-smith/961838 "2022-03-29T16:21:51Z")
I say this with love - as someone for whom the Oscars have been appointment viewing for 60 years - but I think Will Smith and the hosting triumvirate may have killed the Oscars Putting 3 comics on stage simultaneously i… --- ## [Question about Cologuard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-cologuard/925339)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-cologuard/925339 "2022-03-29T16:09:55Z")
I’m a few months overdue for my first screening colonoscopy. Doing my best to avoid COVID exposure, so my doc agreed that since I was low risk, I could use the Cologuard at-home test. He ordered it for me, it arrived la… --- ## [Prince Philip has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-philip-has-died/939670)
**Author:** [@ctnguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ctnguy)\ **Replies:** 331\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prince-philip-has-died/939670 "2022-03-29T16:05:09Z")
According to the Royal Family Twitter: Just starting to hit the news sites now. --- ## [A Kickstarter for books just became the most funded project of all time after its first 3 days!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-kickstarter-for-books-just-became-the-most-funded-project-of-all-time-after-its-first-3-days/960498)
**Author:** [@wjChia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wjChia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-kickstarter-for-books-just-became-the-most-funded-project-of-all-time-after-its-first-3-days/960498 "2022-03-29T15:55:14Z")
I love all of the books in Brandon’s Cosmere universe, and this is just crazy! He wrote 5 extra books (that we know of) during the pandemic, and his Youtube video introducing the Kickstarter was the #1 trending video on … --- ## [Who is a Jew? (removed from thread on Jewish heads of state)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-a-jew-removed-from-thread-on-jewish-heads-of-state/961719)
**Author:** [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-a-jew-removed-from-thread-on-jewish-heads-of-state/961719 "2022-03-29T15:54:24Z")
Puzzlegal: This thread started out as a side discussion here: Puzzlegal: There was discussion as to “how Jewish is President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s current head of state?”, and it led to this digression. As the… --- ## [Baffling delays in processing online bill payments](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baffling-delays-in-processing-online-bill-payments/961793)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baffling-delays-in-processing-online-bill-payments/961793 "2022-03-29T15:37:06Z")
I have been puzzled for some time now as to why online bill payments, which are handled by computers, seem to still be limited by the traditional Monday-Friday, 9-5 work week. I mean, if I buy something with my debit ca… --- ## [Do any other animals sleep more comfortably with neck pillows and do they ever fashion them in the wild?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-other-animals-sleep-more-comfortably-with-neck-pillows-and-do-they-ever-fashion-them-in-the-wild/961635)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-other-animals-sleep-more-comfortably-with-neck-pillows-and-do-they-ever-fashion-them-in-the-wild/961635 "2022-03-29T15:27:21Z")
The human posture seems to require pillows in most sleeping positions to put the neck into a neutral position for the greatest comfort. However, it’s hard to think of any other animals where this is the case, most common… --- ## [Anyone remember Courtney Love doing this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-courtney-love-doing-this/961906)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-courtney-love-doing-this/961906 "2022-03-29T15:07:36Z")
Causing a disruption at an awards show, though technically it was post-show. Late '90s, IIRC. Most likely the MTV awards. Post-show, a woman who had won an award was being interviewed. Outdoors, like on a balcony. If in… --- ## [\[Canada\] Liberals and NDP form a Coalition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-liberals-and-ndp-form-a-coalition/961514)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canada-liberals-and-ndp-form-a-coalition/961514 "2022-03-29T14:12:58Z")
Of course, the Conservatives are angry about it, but what else is new. It is a day ending with y. They think this does not represent the will of the people, but I beg to differ. This represents a significant portion of… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1154) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1156)