# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=127&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 128 --- ## [IFC promos with Hallie Kate Eisenberg (we're talking, like, 10 years ago)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ifc-promos-with-hallie-kate-eisenberg-were-talking-like-10-years-ago/408001)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ifc-promos-with-hallie-kate-eisenberg-were-talking-like-10-years-ago/408001 "2026-03-16T01:22:10Z")
Hey, Hoping someone with better Google-fu or YouTube-fu than I have can find the IFC promos that they did about 10 years ago with Hallie Kate Eisenberg. They’ve got to be online somewhere. The promos may have played o… --- ## [Catching and then \*correcting\* yourself on Hijacks/Off-topic posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catching-and-then-correcting-yourself-on-hijacks-off-topic-posts/1028171)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catching-and-then-correcting-yourself-on-hijacks-off-topic-posts/1028171 "2026-03-15T23:43:52Z")
I appreciate that several posters have been trying to catch themselves when contributing to hijacks and off-topic comments recently. But this often takes the forms of a single clause at the end of a post saying “Oh, I d… --- ## [Bad Moderation in the "What happens politically if gas prices go through the roof?" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-moderation-in-the-what-happens-politically-if-gas-prices-go-through-the-roof-thread/1028143)
**Author:** [@Der\_Trihs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Der_Trihs)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-moderation-in-the-what-happens-politically-if-gas-prices-go-through-the-roof-thread/1028143 "2026-03-15T23:39:23Z")
In this thread, two people including me have been moderated for so-called off topic" remarks that look completely on topic to me. How can anyone discuss the political reactions to prices without being allowed to discuss … --- ## [How often do you visit old workplaces?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-visit-old-workplaces/1027803)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-visit-old-workplaces/1027803 "2026-03-15T22:19:47Z")
I was in the office today, and I noticed walking down the hall a guy who had retired 1-2 years ago. Within the past couple of months, I believe someone had mentioned that the same guy had visited the office recently. T… --- ## [Have you used an immersion blender?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-used-an-immersion-blender/1028436)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-used-an-immersion-blender/1028436 "2026-03-15T22:05:42Z")
I have watched immersion blenders being used on YouTube and want to get one. Can anyone tell me if a particular brand is best? Also, what may be some things to be careful of when using one? They look like fun. --- ## [Big Ass Mashed Potato Tubs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ass-mashed-potato-tubs/1028454)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ass-mashed-potato-tubs/1028454 "2026-03-15T21:46:46Z")
Fresh mashed potatoes are healthier and somewhat better than the processed flakes. Growing up, my mother used to buy mashed potato flakes; sold in large tubs slightly bigger than a toaster. Buying mashed potatoes recen… --- ## [Buffy the Vampire Slayer - canceled again before airing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-canceled-again-before-airing/1028447)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-canceled-again-before-airing/1028447 "2026-03-15T21:41:15Z")
Devastating. --- ## [How can I ask my employer for more work without risking my job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-ask-my-employer-for-more-work-without-risking-my-job/1027368)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-ask-my-employer-for-more-work-without-risking-my-job/1027368 "2026-03-15T21:05:55Z")
I’m in kind of a strange and awkward situation… I’m not getting enough work to do at my job, yet nobody seems to mind… I’ve tried to hint at it a few times (“Hey boss, my plate isn’t very full right now and I have some … --- ## [We’re lucky there’s a Family Guy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-re-lucky-there-s-a-family-guy/1028448)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-re-lucky-there-s-a-family-guy/1028448 "2026-03-15T17:18:47Z")
Does anybody here ever watch Family Guy? I can often find a marathon at night when I’m unwinding from the day. Despite some really annoying things (like cutaways to Conway Twitty) I’m a fan of the humor. The episodes … --- ## [Tech/internet question I’m hoping to find an answer for…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tech-internet-question-i-m-hoping-to-find-an-answer-for/1028439)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tech-internet-question-i-m-hoping-to-find-an-answer-for/1028439 "2026-03-15T14:35:59Z")
I have a laptop and an iPhone. The mail app on the latter is set to my main email account. I have Thunderbird on my laptop, and I have both my main email account on there with some others. Whenever I open my main email … --- ## [Phil Campbell, guitarist for Motorhead, has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phil-campbell-guitarist-for-motorhead-has-died/1028445)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phil-campbell-guitarist-for-motorhead-has-died/1028445 "2026-03-15T02:43:33Z")
Phil Campbell, who was the guitarist for Motorhead from 1984-2015, has died at the age of 64. He also started the band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. I haven’t seen an article, but Mikkey Dee’s Facebook page along … --- ## [What Ingredient(s) do you add to your Spaghetti Sauce to make it Good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ingredient-s-do-you-add-to-your-spaghetti-sauce-to-make-it-good/1028107)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ingredient-s-do-you-add-to-your-spaghetti-sauce-to-make-it-good/1028107 "2026-03-15T01:54:55Z")
I am not a good cook. My standard is to buy some Traditional Prego and throw in a bunch of stuff in the hopes that it might turn out passable. Sometimes it works. Usually it doesn’t, but it is not significantly worse tha… --- ## [Happy pi day 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-pi-day-2025/1015557)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-pi-day-2025/1015557 "2026-03-15T00:26:43Z")
Pretty much going to be the same as all the other pi days i suppose but shouldn’t pass by without notice. --- ## [Old/obscure childhood poem "snowplow airplane"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-obscure-childhood-poem-snowplow-airplane/1028441)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-obscure-childhood-poem-snowplow-airplane/1028441 "2026-03-14T21:17:01Z")
During my childhood, when it snowed, my late father several times recited to us a little poem he had been taught as a child in school. He didn’t specify what grade, but based on the subject matter and simplicity, my gue… --- ## [Jester Macking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jester-macking/1028438)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jester-macking/1028438 "2026-03-14T21:08:20Z")
Have you ever had a strong physical attraction to someone because of their sense of humor, either someone you know personally or someone in the public sector? --- ## [Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale coming to Hulu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-new-sunnydale-coming-to-hulu/1026578)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-new-sunnydale-coming-to-hulu/1026578 "2026-03-14T19:05:35Z")
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale SMG herself will be back guiding a new Slayer. --- ## [Help me find this pickle recipe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-this-pickle-recipe/1028421)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-this-pickle-recipe/1028421 "2026-03-14T18:19:23Z")
I never had much contact with my maternal great grandmother. And she died in 1972 before I turned 12. But one thing I remember about her are these pickles she used to make. I’m trying to get the exact recipe but I don’t… --- ## [Is this how WW3 happens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-how-ww3-happens/1028260)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-how-ww3-happens/1028260 "2026-03-14T17:28:00Z")
(I’m not sure where to put this. Mods change if necessary.) Are we experiencing the beginning the next WW? I’m practical. I’m thinking about shortages. Not shortages of TEMU products. Medicines, or parts and products… --- ## [Tomorrow is Prehistoric Creatures Day again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-is-prehistoric-creatures-day-again/798663)
**Author:** [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-is-prehistoric-creatures-day-again/798663 "2026-03-14T13:08:27Z")
Back in 2007, yams!! revealed to us the existence of Prehistoric Creatures day. Is anyone celebrating it tomorrow? I only have a plastic Stegosaurus, plus I’m out of work right now, but I’m considering it. --- ## [The Great Sitcom Battle, Female Characters, {choose your favorite} Round 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sitcom-battle-female-characters-choose-your-favorite-round-1/1028390)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sitcom-battle-female-characters-choose-your-favorite-round-1/1028390 "2026-03-14T12:46:48Z")
This is Round One of the Great Sitcom Battle, Female Characters edition. Rankings are based on input gathered in another thread. Vote for one character in each of the following 25 head-to-head battles. Polls will close w… --- ## [Seeking Netflix Anime recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-netflix-anime-recommendations/854685)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-netflix-anime-recommendations/854685 "2026-03-14T11:18:35Z")
Yes, there have been anime threads but it has been a while. I like (but do not love) anime and there is a lot on Netflix. To help you here are some series I have watched: (I usually watch Japanese with English subtitles… --- ## [Morrissey is a Ridiculous Prima Donna](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morrissey-is-a-ridiculous-prima-donna/1028405)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morrissey-is-a-ridiculous-prima-donna/1028405 "2026-03-14T08:54:12Z")
The fragile former Smiths frontman just canceled a concert in Valencia. Apparently he was kept up all night by street noise. Apparently there is a major festival going on so that was entirely predictable, but whoever boo… --- ## [Funny pet names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-pet-names/1028090)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funny-pet-names/1028090 "2026-03-14T07:15:47Z")
Inspired by a current Bored Panda article. Figured we could use a bit of levity? I used to work register at a drugstore, and I always asked anyone buying pet food for the name of their animal. Most memorable was a cat … --- ## [Gifts from the company catalogue-The Good, The Bad and The Ugly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gifts-from-the-company-catalogue-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/1026072)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gifts-from-the-company-catalogue-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/1026072 "2026-03-14T01:15:02Z")
When My Beloved worked at Sealy Mattress, on certain anniversary dates they would give her a company catalogue and tell her to pick out a gift from the appropriate section, like a coffee mug or a cooler or items of cloth… --- ## [Google Fiber coming to my area – should I be excited?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-fiber-coming-to-my-area-should-i-be-excited/711068)
**Author:** [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-fiber-coming-to-my-area-should-i-be-excited/711068 "2026-03-14T00:58:56Z")
The local government and news folks seem to think I should be. I live in the Triangle area of NC – so I can certainly see some of the high tech companies here being happy about it. But should I be as a residential custo… --- ## [Two men accidentally destroy mammoth tusk worth $200,000 at a museum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-men-accidentally-destroy-mammoth-tusk-worth-200-000-at-a-museum/1028388)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-men-accidentally-destroy-mammoth-tusk-worth-200-000-at-a-museum/1028388 "2026-03-14T00:09:21Z")
Unlike some other people I’ve seen online, I don’t find this story funny at all, especially because this stunt was performed by two men in their late 40s, which makes me think alcohol was involved. They wanted to be pho… --- ## ["Spy series" from the ITC era](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spy-series-from-the-itc-era/1028414)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spy-series-from-the-itc-era/1028414 "2026-03-13T22:40:29Z")
I just discovered a whole slew of these posted on YouTube. The earliest ones I’ve seen (Interpol Calling) date back to around 1959, but I initially thought they were made later, around the time of Roger Moore’s version … --- ## [Tell Me About Your Kobo E-reader](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-kobo-e-reader/1028395)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-kobo-e-reader/1028395 "2026-03-13T19:48:07Z")
I just bought a Libra Color. It arrives tomorrow. I’m trying to get off of the Amazon eco-system and its restrictiveness. I’m currently using a Kindle Colorsoft. (I’m a little bit out of control about e-readers. I’m alwa… --- ## [How large would be a drone that can drop a bomb, and what kind of boat could it launch from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-large-would-be-a-drone-that-can-drop-a-bomb-and-what-kind-of-boat-could-it-launch-from/1028407)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-large-would-be-a-drone-that-can-drop-a-bomb-and-what-kind-of-boat-could-it-launch-from/1028407 "2026-03-13T18:59:29Z")
Continuing the discussion from Speculation for Consequences to the US for Engaging in the Bombing of Iran and Other Targets: I’m concerned that this is getting much too far from the topic this was posted in, as this do… --- ## [Firefox bookmark questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-bookmark-questions/1028431)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/firefox-bookmark-questions/1028431 "2026-03-13T18:57:15Z")
I bought a new computer last year when my old drive died. I took the non-responsive SSD to a shop and they managed to make a copy of the C drive for me. I copied over all the files I needed and kept the old info on a USB… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=126&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=128&state=tracking)