# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=127&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 128 --- ## [Hot sauce thread (2026)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-sauce-thread-2026/1028339)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-sauce-thread-2026/1028339 "2026-03-12T14:57:19Z")
Rather than resurrect one of the decade-old threads, I’m starting a new one for discussing hot sauce. I looked up the Scoville units for these three hot sauces: Yucatan Sunshine Habanero: ~7,600 – 9,500 SHU Tapatio: ~… --- ## [Thanks, Mr.President](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-mr-president/1028383)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-mr-president/1028383 "2026-03-12T13:55:43Z")
Now I have a mental disorder because I’m dyslexic. You, Mr. Trump have a mental disorder. It’s called “stooopidity” --- ## [How are particularly horrific criminals treated by the other inmates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-particularly-horrific-criminals-treated-by-the-other-inmates/593329)
**Author:** [@Steken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steken)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-are-particularly-horrific-criminals-treated-by-the-other-inmates/593329 "2026-03-12T12:31:29Z")
Look up the comments section to any news story about a particularly horrific criminal (Levi Aron, Anders Behring Breivik), and you’ll find plenty of comments along the lines of “this creep won’t last a week in jail, the … --- ## [The\_Librarian has been suspended for 7 days](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-librarian-has-been-suspended-for-7-days/1028391)
**Author:** [@engineer\_comp\_geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/engineer_comp_geek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-librarian-has-been-suspended-for-7-days/1028391 "2026-03-12T12:17:51Z")
For a continued pattern of attacking/insulting other users outside of the Pit, The\_Librarian has been suspended for 7 days. Links to Warnings: --- ## [WTF is going on with my computer mouse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-going-on-with-my-computer-mouse/1028366)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-going-on-with-my-computer-mouse/1028366 "2026-03-12T11:53:05Z")
All right, this is weird. Booted up my computer today, and the mouse didn’t work at all. Didn’t matter where I plugged it in. Restarting did nothing. Okay, I think, I must have a dead mouse. Plugged in my son’s brand-… --- ## [META AI Smart Glasses may be a bit too smart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meta-ai-smart-glasses-may-be-a-bit-too-smart/1028362)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meta-ai-smart-glasses-may-be-a-bit-too-smart/1028362 "2026-03-12T07:34:53Z")
Meta sued over AI smart glasses’ privacy concerns, after workers reviewed nudity, sex, and other footage | TechCrunch " Meta is facing a new class action lawsuit over its AI smart glasses and their lack of privacy, afte… --- ## [I guess we're striking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-were-striking/1028375)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-were-striking/1028375 "2026-03-12T04:26:31Z")
I’ve never taken part in a strike before. I’m not sure how I feel about it. I teach part-time, but my position is permanent and safe. I’ve been at PCC for 14 years. I have what’s called a “multi-year contract.” Basica… --- ## [How foolish would I be to keep a realistic-looking toy BB gun at home to deter intruders?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-foolish-would-i-be-to-keep-a-realistic-looking-toy-bb-gun-at-home-to-deter-intruders/1028324)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-foolish-would-i-be-to-keep-a-realistic-looking-toy-bb-gun-at-home-to-deter-intruders/1028324 "2026-03-11T23:48:50Z")
I’m pretty sure this idea has significant downside, but wanted the Dopers to give the harsh feedback anyway. Blast away at me (no pun intended…..okay, maybe it was.) First off, a real handgun costs $400-900, and I don’t… --- ## [Sunday Mar 8 Doonesbury Strip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunday-mar-8-doonesbury-strip/1028368)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunday-mar-8-doonesbury-strip/1028368 "2026-03-11T23:26:53Z")
For those who weren’t aware, Trudeau is still making new Sunday strips. GoComics I’m confused; is Trudeau mocking Minneapolis protesters or supporting them? --- ## [When did "Daffy" Duck undergo a personality change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-daffy-duck-undergo-a-personality-change/1028372)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-daffy-duck-undergo-a-personality-change/1028372 "2026-03-11T23:10:28Z")
Daffy Duck was originally, well, Daffy. Madcap; looney; an agent of chaos. But by the Chuck Jones era he was completely different: Now he was a vainglorious narcissist who existed to be the butt-monkey of whichever featu… --- ## [By Grabthar's hammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/by-grabthars-hammer/1028358)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/by-grabthars-hammer/1028358 "2026-03-11T23:00:08Z")
The first time you watched Galaxy Quest, either in a theatre or at home, when Laredo is easing the NSEA Protector out of the space dock and it begins to drift to the left, did YOU try some body English to assist him as … --- ## [Giving to street entertainers in an increasingly cashless society](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-to-street-entertainers-in-an-increasingly-cashless-society/1028277)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giving-to-street-entertainers-in-an-increasingly-cashless-society/1028277 "2026-03-11T22:57:11Z")
How are buskers and other street entertainers fairing in an increasingly cashless society? Are they hurting, adapting or some combination? --- ## [What specific kind of landline phone do I need in this situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-specific-kind-of-landline-phone-do-i-need-in-this-situation/1028337)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-specific-kind-of-landline-phone-do-i-need-in-this-situation/1028337 "2026-03-11T22:32:19Z")
First, thanks in advance for any answers. I won’t be able to check this thread for a while. This phone is for my elderly mom who lives 2,000 miles away and whose support network doesn’t include any technical-minded peop… --- ## [Our Entire News Was the Weather](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-entire-news-was-the-weather/1028365)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/our-entire-news-was-the-weather/1028365 "2026-03-11T19:46:10Z")
Mother Nature went berserk last night from Chicagoland down to middle Illinois, western Indiana, and especially Jasper County, IN. We had what looks like (preliminary guess) an EF3 tornado that was actually on the groun… --- ## [Poorly describe a movie plot as a Reddit AITA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poorly-describe-a-movie-plot-as-a-reddit-aita/1022644)
**Author:** [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 273\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poorly-describe-a-movie-plot-as-a-reddit-aita/1022644 "2026-03-11T17:45:57Z")
New game! Take a movie you like and describe the plot as if you were a character writing a post in the Reddit forum Am I The Asshole? Like so: My son is a slacker. He and his dipshit friend are convinced they can start … --- ## [Holy shit, I watched Trump's speech from Davos and he is insane!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-shit-i-watched-trumps-speech-from-davos-and-he-is-insane/1026916)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-shit-i-watched-trumps-speech-from-davos-and-he-is-insane/1026916 "2026-03-11T16:05:58Z")
I don’t know what to add. My jaw is on the floor. How is he still President. He gave this speech to the leaders of the world! Fuck. --- ## [The Union's in a state](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 350\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unions-in-a-state/1027923 "2026-03-11T15:59:22Z")
In less than 24 hours, the State of the Union address should begin. Feel free to vent here about anything connected with it. For non-BBQ PIT-esque commentary, feel free to make them in 2026 State of the Union thread in … --- ## [GoT: is the red wedding scene connected to Catherine de' Medici?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-is-the-red-wedding-scene-connected-to-catherine-de-medici/1028370)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-is-the-red-wedding-scene-connected-to-catherine-de-medici/1028370 "2026-03-11T15:34:40Z")
I’ve been watching this show called The Serpent Queen. Which is about Catherine de’ Medici. There is a scene in one of the episodes that is almost exactly like game of thrones Red wedding scene. I was just wondering if… --- ## [Megan 2.0 (sequel)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/megan-2-0-sequel/1028336)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/megan-2-0-sequel/1028336 "2026-03-11T14:49:51Z")
I finally saw Megan 2.0 last night and, unlike many other sequels, it was significantly better than the original. The original was essentially the hackneyed “child’s toy turns evil” theme and looks like a low budget mov… --- ## [What would WW3 look like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-ww3-look-like/1028343)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-ww3-look-like/1028343 "2026-03-11T13:58:45Z")
Continuing the discussion from Is this how WW3 happens?: Pretty sure it won’t be the kind of war my dad fought in. More Cyber? Satellite destruction? Focused attacks on critical infrastructure? Drones? Long range missl… --- ## [Recreational and Competitive Sailing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recreational-and-competitive-sailing/1028342)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recreational-and-competitive-sailing/1028342 "2026-03-11T12:21:11Z")
I’m a sailing addict and after some looking, I wasn’t able to find any threads about either recreational sailing or racing. So to kick things off… I’ve been sailing since before I could ride a bike. My best friend’s fa… --- ## [RIP Country Joe, from Country Joe and The Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-country-joe-from-country-joe-and-the-fish/1028302)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-country-joe-from-country-joe-and-the-fish/1028302 "2026-03-11T10:23:51Z")
I know very, very little about him. My only real connection is from the Woodstock album that a college friend and I played regularly for 4 years. Specifically the last few seconds of Rock and Soul Music (cued up to tha… --- ## [Hulk, Namor ownership](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hulk-namor-ownership/1028359)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 9:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hulk-namor-ownership/1028359 "2026-03-11T09:37:18Z")
I understand that Marvel/Disney can’t make solo movies about the Hulk or the Sub-Mariner because Universal owns the film rights to those characters. But isn’t there a requirement that Universal make a new movie about the… --- ## [Optical illusion or clickbait](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optical-illusion-or-clickbait/1028309)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/optical-illusion-or-clickbait/1028309 "2026-03-11T07:50:40Z")
Both lines are moving smoothly at the same rate. Or so is the claim. I’m sure it’s true but I can’t think of a way to test. --- ## [Hour, hour who's got the hour?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hour-hour-whos-got-the-hour/1028295)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hour-hour-whos-got-the-hour/1028295 "2026-03-11T05:45:57Z")
Lost it. I found it in October. There were many times over the year where I would gladly given it back. I had to wait til today. Funny, I kinda miss it now… :upside\_down\_face: --- ## [Do you think certain stores and restaurants will ever return to 24/7?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-certain-stores-and-restaurants-will-ever-return-to-24-7/1028312)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-certain-stores-and-restaurants-will-ever-return-to-24-7/1028312 "2026-03-11T02:16:03Z")
Even though certain restaurants and convenience stores are still 24/7, I’m not sure if we’ll ever see the return of 24/7 Walmarts and diners, since companies have changed over the years. However, it also makes me wonder… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #39– February, 2026 – “Snuggles”: Poll added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-39-february-2026-snuggles-poll-added/1027271)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-39-february-2026-snuggles-poll-added/1027271 "2026-03-10T23:29:39Z")
This is the monthly thread for February, 2026. The topic this month is “Snuggles” chosen by @EddyTeddyFreddy. IMPORTANT: It is recommended that you not use Imgur to host your photos, as some members may not be able to s… --- ## [Two sentence horror stories-the Interactive Edition!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-sentence-horror-stories-the-interactive-edition/992089)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-sentence-horror-stories-the-interactive-edition/992089 "2026-03-10T23:11:45Z")
Seeing as the original one died a month ago, we’ll try it again, but this time the next poster finishes the story the first one started, then puts in his or her own prompt (mundane or whatever), onward and upward (or dow… --- ## [Print-on-demand hardcover books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/print-on-demand-hardcover-books/1028328)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/print-on-demand-hardcover-books/1028328 "2026-03-10T22:15:34Z")
I wanted a print copy of The Maltese Falcon with the original published text and spellings (apparently some “corrections” had worked their way into the published versions over the years) and I found one that I thought wa… --- ## [People who define things strictly (in everyday settings) - what's your motivation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-define-things-strictly-in-everyday-settings-whats-your-motivation/1028157)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-define-things-strictly-in-everyday-settings-whats-your-motivation/1028157 "2026-03-10T20:23:43Z")
Sort of related to this earlier thread (about people correcting other people when it’s probably unnecessary); a related behaviour I have observed is arguing over definitions. Why do you do it? I’m specifically talking … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=126&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=128&state=muted)