# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1279 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1280 --- ## [Can I Record a Customer Service Call if the company already states 'this call may be recorded'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-record-a-customer-service-call-if-the-company-already-states-this-call-may-be-recorded/954736)
**Author:** [@edwin\_klockars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwin_klockars)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-record-a-customer-service-call-if-the-company-already-states-this-call-may-be-recorded/954736 "2021-11-23T14:21:51Z")
In the USA, due to many states having ‘two party consent laws’ that require notifying someone before recording a conversation, most (all?) sizable corporations will let you know that your call is being recorded before co… --- ## [Things that you OCD about](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-you-ocd-about/954534)
**Author:** [@PozhanPop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PozhanPop)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-you-ocd-about/954534 "2021-11-23T13:36:21Z")
So tired of nothing but depressing news all around me. What are some things that you OCD about ? Of course not at a mental disorder level : ) For me Symmetry Twisted Telephone Cords Checking trouser pocket for my wa… --- ## [How'd we get to the point where members of Congress are openly advocating violence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howd-we-get-to-the-point-where-members-of-congress-are-openly-advocating-violence/954739)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/howd-we-get-to-the-point-where-members-of-congress-are-openly-advocating-violence/954739 "2021-11-23T12:12:07Z")
As a Congressman, Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) has shown he’s more interested in “communication”, instead of legislation, which in practice means he’s using his position to foment violence and do all kinds of awful things. H… --- ## [Finding reliable information about solar panel installation on roof](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-reliable-information-about-solar-panel-installation-on-roof/950063)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-reliable-information-about-solar-panel-installation-on-roof/950063 "2021-11-23T11:02:00Z")
We had a proposal for solar panel installation done by Company A, who told us our home was a good candidate. 11 solar panels on 1/2 of our south-facing roof would cover 100% of our electric energy needs. There are no tre… --- ## [Strange Google translate German translation weirdness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-google-translate-german-translation-weirdness/954675)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-google-translate-german-translation-weirdness/954675 "2021-11-23T10:17:47Z")
Apparently the phrase “Sehr Gerne” means different things depending on your name !? Sehr Gerne = You’re welcome Sehr Gerne Bob = I love Bob Sehr Gerne Pete = I’d love to Pete Sehr Gerne Andy = Very much Andy Sehr Gern… --- ## [Deathloop playthrough](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deathloop-playthrough/954798)
**Author:** [@Smid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 9:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deathloop-playthrough/954798 "2021-11-23T09:18:38Z")
I started this game about a week ago on the PC, and it took me a while to get going (actually it was about three weeks ago, but I didn’t get it, and went off to play Dishonored dlc which really got me in the mood for it,… --- ## [Columbus Day v Indigenous People's Day v Leif Erikson Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-day-v-indigenous-peoples-day-v-leif-erikson-day/952323)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 347\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/columbus-day-v-indigenous-peoples-day-v-leif-erikson-day/952323 "2021-11-23T06:39:07Z")
I am surprised nobody has said anything about it. Possibly one of the greatest debates of today (literally) is what Americans should be celebrating. Should Americans celebrate Columbus Day, Indigenous People’s Day, Leif … --- ## [What are the most popular ways to bet on sports these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-most-popular-ways-to-bet-on-sports-these-days/954567)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-most-popular-ways-to-bet-on-sports-these-days/954567 "2021-11-23T05:24:49Z")
The topic of live sports betting got me thinking of sports betting in general. What are the current popular and legal ways that people bet on sports? Are the online sport books bigger players now compared to the tradit… --- ## [Little Known Music (any genre/era/language) That You Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-music-any-genre-era-language-that-you-love/855667)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-music-any-genre-era-language-that-you-love/855667 "2021-11-23T04:50:14Z")
I was working out this morning when Hot Love in a Cold World from Bob Welchs French Kiss popped up. Boy I love that song and a few of the songs on that album. Welch soon after sank sadly into obscurity. Anyone have any … --- ## [If one could fly like Superman, how hard would it be to navigate the planet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-one-could-fly-like-superman-how-hard-would-it-be-to-navigate-the-planet/954205)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-one-could-fly-like-superman-how-hard-would-it-be-to-navigate-the-planet/954205 "2021-11-23T04:47:38Z")
In this hypo’ the only ability this person has is the ability to fly. Said person would find it nearly impossible to navigate destinations wouldn’t they? Like, they couldn’t just eyeball it from New York to Phoenix? --- ## [Cat Tv without ads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-tv-without-ads/953923)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-tv-without-ads/953923 "2021-11-23T04:36:56Z")
for years I have worked at home, now I am not.And every day when I come home from work I see Mickey sitting on the armchair near the door, looking towards it, waiting for me. I hope he is not sitting there for 8 hours, … --- ## [Have most waiters/waitresses eaten most of the food on their restaurant's menu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-most-waiters-waitresses-eaten-most-of-the-food-on-their-restaurants-menu/954616)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-most-waiters-waitresses-eaten-most-of-the-food-on-their-restaurants-menu/954616 "2021-11-23T04:18:36Z")
You’ll always see customers asking servers, “So what do you recommend?” And the servers will promptly prattle off the virtues of the shrimp scampi, lobster linguini, tomahawk steak or New York strip. Now, have most suc… --- ## [Wanting more pics in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanting-more-pics-in-the-mmp/954370)
**Author:** [@JaneDoe42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JaneDoe42)\ **Replies:** 301\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanting-more-pics-in-the-mmp/954370 "2021-11-23T03:23:04Z")
Just because I can be first dang it! Mom has to leave on Tuesday so we had Thanksgiving on Sunday. Everyone is sleeping off their turkey comas (happens with cats too) and I’m up because I don’t know why. I’ve been stit… --- ## ["Man In The Arena" Tom Brady Series on Hulu](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-in-the-arena-tom-brady-series-on-hulu/954582)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-in-the-arena-tom-brady-series-on-hulu/954582 "2021-11-23T02:56:50Z")
Man… I’m pretty apathetic on Tom Brady but this show, which I think just aired it’s 1st episode the night before last, is good. REALLY good. If you like football, I cannot imagine that you will not like this. It’s very … --- ## [New Computer Strangeness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-computer-strangeness/954765)
**Author:** [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-computer-strangeness/954765 "2021-11-23T02:30:26Z")
OK, I have two HP laptops, both running Windows 10. One sits on a desk about 8 feet away and the other sits on my lap. Occasionally, one of them will, for no apparent reason, display the desktop picture appearing on the… --- ## [Suggest some 'Taskmaster' type games suitable for Zoom meetings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-taskmaster-type-games-suitable-for-zoom-meetings/954752)
**Author:** [@Ferris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-taskmaster-type-games-suitable-for-zoom-meetings/954752 "2021-11-23T01:43:47Z")
If you’re familiar with the irreverent game BBC TV game show called Taskmaster, then you might be able to help me with some ideas for games that can be run over a Zoom meeting. It’s strictly for laughs, and should ideal… --- ## [Why does the Ex President worry so much about his White House records](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-ex-president-worry-so-much-about-his-white-house-records/954389)
**Author:** [@JoePockets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoePockets)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-ex-president-worry-so-much-about-his-white-house-records/954389 "2021-11-23T00:36:01Z")
President Trump has horrible record on conformity with the law as far blocking documents involving investigations. I’m sure other Presidents have done the same but this President seems to be on par with Al Capone. What c… --- ## [Trying to hammer out this "Armchair Quarterback" thing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-hammer-out-this-armchair-quarterback-thing/954710)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-hammer-out-this-armchair-quarterback-thing/954710 "2021-11-23T00:00:06Z")
This concept: The main definition I’ll derive, then - being the first thing on the top of google’s first page - will be "someone who gives opinions about something without having direct knowledge or experience of it… --- ## [Hi, my name is BaldDude and I'm a Hallmark network Cheesy Christmas movie Addict](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-my-name-is-balddude-and-im-a-hallmark-network-cheesy-christmas-movie-addict/705662)
**Author:** [@BaldDudePeekskill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaldDudePeekskill)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-my-name-is-balddude-and-im-a-hallmark-network-cheesy-christmas-movie-addict/705662 "2021-11-22T23:37:30Z")
There, I’ve said it. The cheesier the better. My particular favorites involve quirky independent women and rakishly handsome widowers. --- ## [Fawcet Comics' Captain Marvel origin of his name, the "Captain" part](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fawcet-comics-captain-marvel-origin-of-his-name-the-captain-part/954694)
**Author:** [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fawcet-comics-captain-marvel-origin-of-his-name-the-captain-part/954694 "2021-11-22T23:28:59Z")
Yes, I know that after lawsuits in the last century Fawcett comics’ Captain Marvel became the property of DC comics but DC lost the rights for the name so it became Shazam! Marvel’s Captain Marvel :slight\_smile: reason … --- ## [The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes - Elvis Costello](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-angels-wanna-wear-my-red-shoes-elvis-costello/953922)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-angels-wanna-wear-my-red-shoes-elvis-costello/953922 "2021-11-22T23:05:27Z")
I’ve always loved the song, never thought much about it, but now that I own a pair of red shoes, classic Puma suede, I got to thinking about it. I always vaguely assumed that the red shoes were like the red slippers in T… --- ## [Another rapist walks with no jail time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-rapist-walks-with-no-jail-time/954754)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-rapist-walks-with-no-jail-time/954754 "2021-11-22T21:59:06Z")
The assailant, Christopher Belkin, raped and sexually assaulted four teen-age girls when he was also in his teens. Christopher Belter, now 20, entered a plea deal in 2019 in which he agreed to plead guilty to attempted… --- ## ["You Have 166 Unread Posts in this Thread", But There Are Only 152 Replies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-166-unread-posts-in-this-thread-but-there-are-only-152-replies/954594)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-166-unread-posts-in-this-thread-but-there-are-only-152-replies/954594 "2021-11-22T19:49:30Z")
I am seeing the above concerning the thread: Explanation? --- ## [Was Michael Scott in the office really that bad of a person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-michael-scott-in-the-office-really-that-bad-of-a-person/954549)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-michael-scott-in-the-office-really-that-bad-of-a-person/954549 "2021-11-22T19:07:57Z")
I was recently watching clips of the episode where Michael was dating Pams mom and both Pam and Jim treated it like it was the worst thing on earth. But was Michael really that bad? He was fairly good looking, he had a … --- ## [Why is Covid positivity rate lower in the deep South than the rest of the country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-covid-positivity-rate-lower-in-the-deep-south-than-the-rest-of-the-country/954685)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-covid-positivity-rate-lower-in-the-deep-south-than-the-rest-of-the-country/954685 "2021-11-22T19:05:22Z")
(I asked this question before buried in another thread, I think it deserves a thread of its own, and I am hoping for factual answers). NPR publishes this map every day. The time covered is for a rolling of 7 consecutive … --- ## [Not quite a unicorn farting rainbows...but close!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-quite-a-unicorn-farting-rainbows-but-close/954396)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-quite-a-unicorn-farting-rainbows-but-close/954396 "2021-11-22T17:48:02Z")
I called a company on Thursday (11/11) & I called them again today. While the options have not changed (1 is still customer service, 2 is still sales, & 3 is still tech support) the outgoing automated message ("This cal… --- ## [My decorating dreams have been destroyed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-decorating-dreams-have-been-destroyed/954677)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-decorating-dreams-have-been-destroyed/954677 "2021-11-22T17:32:41Z")
My decorating dreams have been destroyed. I will soon be moving into a smaller version of the apartment in which I now reside, in this complex. 200 bucks less per month, which equates to, if I can still do math(and I ca… --- ## [The Women's Medical Fund has Renamed Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-womens-medical-fund-has-renamed-itself/954388)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-womens-medical-fund-has-renamed-itself/954388 "2021-11-22T16:42:24Z")
\-=Linky=- Here in Pennsylvania, the Woman’s Medical Fund provides financial aid to people who want to have an abortion. Cool. They have just renamed themselves the Abortion Liberation Fund of Pennsylvania. OK, I can di… --- ## [A question about caloric count of toasted bread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-caloric-count-of-toasted-bread/954770)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-caloric-count-of-toasted-bread/954770 "2021-11-22T16:34:54Z")
Does the caloric count of bread decrease if the bread is toasted? --- ## [Annoying “new speak” that you’ve managed to adopt into your vocabulary…](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-new-speak-that-you-ve-managed-to-adopt-into-your-vocabulary/953621)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-new-speak-that-you-ve-managed-to-adopt-into-your-vocabulary/953621 "2021-11-22T16:01:39Z")
…and examples that you’ve been able to fend off. For many years, I was very annoyed when someone began a story or explanation with “So…”. This opening even became common in the professional lingo. Example : “So, I took… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1278) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1280)