# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=117&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 118 --- ## [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… --- ## [Any findadeath website fans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-findadeath-website-fans/1028908)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-findadeath-website-fans/1028908 "2026-04-01T00:51:25Z")
The site and its message board seem to have gone 404. A Google search from December says that they might close without funding, so I guess it’s history? If so, too bad, as they had lots of interesting information. --- ## [March Nemesis (Monthly Mini-Rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-nemesis-monthly-mini-rants/1028100)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 308\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/march-nemesis-monthly-mini-rants/1028100 "2026-04-01T00:39:20Z")
Continuing the discussion from Mini-Month Mini-Rants (Feb 2026): Been dealing with an annoying cold all week and it kicked my butt today. I slept in until noon and I’ve been coughing and sneezing all day. What really … --- ## [Should Plato Be Banned from University Courses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-plato-be-banned-from-university-courses/1026460)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-plato-be-banned-from-university-courses/1026460 "2026-03-31T22:39:22Z")
Drop the race and gender material from your course and the Plato readings, or teach a different course. You have a day to decide. That’s a paraphrase of what Martin Peterson, professor of philosophy at Texas A&M Univer… --- ## [Testing recommended technique](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-recommended-technique/1028916)
**Author:** [@thorny\_locust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thorny_locust)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/testing-recommended-technique/1028916 "2026-03-31T18:46:24Z")
Continuing the discussion from Why do so many posters have trouble staying on topic?: @puzzlegal suggested I create this thread to find out whether I can reset it to normal, and whether I can mute it. So here it is. I … --- ## [People/cars in parking lots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-cars-in-parking-lots/1028870)
**Author:** [@Lushka1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lushka1953)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-cars-in-parking-lots/1028870 "2026-03-31T18:44:49Z")
It never cease to amaze me! Both of these scenarios have made me much more conscious/considerate when in these same situations. 1. When backing out of a parking space, there is bound to be someone walking behind/just to… --- ## [John Hinckley has music on Youtube](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-hinckley-has-music-on-youtube/1028896)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-hinckley-has-music-on-youtube/1028896 "2026-03-31T18:08:14Z")
The guy who tried to assassinate Regan was released in 2022. I’m glad he’s doing well these days. --- ## [Is there a way to tell if sunglass lenses are "UV blocking" using common household materials?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-tell-if-sunglass-lenses-are-uv-blocking-using-common-household-materials/1028895)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-tell-if-sunglass-lenses-are-uv-blocking-using-common-household-materials/1028895 "2026-03-31T15:06:04Z")
I bought a pair of sunglasses while on vacation in Mexico. I am quite certain that the sunglasses are not made by the manufacturer indicated by the trademark on the glasses. (For one thing, the trademark was easily scr… --- ## [Amazon Bait-and-Switch like tactics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-bait-and-switch-like-tactics/1028846)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-bait-and-switch-like-tactics/1028846 "2026-03-31T14:24:32Z")
I need to vent for a sec about Amazon Prime pulling what feels like a bait-and-switch. Last Thursday I’m ordering something, and the page says (paraphrasing): “Order within the next 3 hours and 27 minutes and you’ll get… --- ## [Why does the director get all the credit for a movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-director-get-all-the-credit-for-a-movie/146806)
**Author:** [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-director-get-all-the-credit-for-a-movie/146806 "2026-03-31T13:44:12Z")
You know what I’m talking about–the ads say “A film by Rob Reiner” or “A film by Ridley Scott” even when the only role the individual in question had was that of director, not producer, screenwriter, actor, or anything e… --- ## [Help to identify a bird by its call](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-to-identify-a-bird-by-its-call/1028888)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-to-identify-a-bird-by-its-call/1028888 "2026-03-31T12:58:15Z")
Hello, and wish me luck! I’m going to post a short video I took yesterday, in an attempt to record the sound of this bird. (Also pardon the bathtub, I was standing at the bathroom window). I hear this call all the tim… --- ## [2026 Winter Olympics - follow along and discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-winter-olympics-follow-along-and-discussion-thread/1026575)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 362\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2026-winter-olympics-follow-along-and-discussion-thread/1026575 "2026-03-31T08:09:25Z")
We are about 3 weeks out and I thought it would be good to discuss. NBC has been uploading figure skating clips/segments and my wife and have been watching. We can’t find any pairs or dancing clips, which means NBC(in A… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=116&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=118&state=tracking)