# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=129&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 130 --- ## [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 … --- ## [OK, USPS. Consider buying a map? Compass? Divining rod?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-usps-consider-buying-a-map-compass-divining-rod/1028067)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-usps-consider-buying-a-map-compass-divining-rod/1028067 "2026-03-10T19:57:38Z")
The item in question is an elderly laptop computer. The destination is Long Island, New York. It was shipped USPS with tracking. They should have issued this package a tourist visa and then it could at least be collec… --- ## [Do you buy extended warranties and service contracts ? This one car, but in general](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-buy-extended-warranties-and-service-contracts-this-one-car-but-in-general/1028296)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-buy-extended-warranties-and-service-contracts-this-one-car-but-in-general/1028296 "2026-03-10T19:57:30Z")
Just bought my wife’s new car, an Ioniq5 SEL. And of course have the final pitches that you’d think I’d have been ready for (but wasn’t) hard selling the various products. Easy no on the “gap coverage”, extra insurance … --- ## [Fuck the Chicago Cubs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-chicago-cubs/1023142)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuck-the-chicago-cubs/1023142 "2026-03-10T19:42:01Z")
I have been a huge Cubs fan since moving to Chicago over twenty years ago, but last Friday the team informed me that it no longer desires my support. It did so by holding a moment of silence and lowering the flags to hal… --- ## [When it is said a war costs (say) $1 billion per day is that above and beyond the cost of just having a military? Or is that about consumables?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-it-is-said-a-war-costs-say-1-billion-per-day-is-that-above-and-beyond-the-cost-of-just-having-a-military-or-is-that-about-consumables/1028306)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-it-is-said-a-war-costs-say-1-billion-per-day-is-that-above-and-beyond-the-cost-of-just-having-a-military-or-is-that-about-consumables/1028306 "2026-03-10T19:30:35Z")
Massive war price tag could be a massive problem for GOP leaders Republicans on Capitol Hill are preparing to confront a staggering price tag for the war in the Middle East after closed-door briefings this week detail… --- ## [How do people "disappear?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-disappear/1027477)
**Author:** [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-disappear/1027477 "2026-03-10T19:28:35Z")
The Savannah Guthrie’s Mom case got me thinking about something else. More than a half-million people “disappear” in this country every year. The vast majority are eventually found, alive or not, but there’s a small nu… --- ## [Where did steak fries go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-steak-fries-go/1028159)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-steak-fries-go/1028159 "2026-03-10T19:15:53Z")
Those potato-length wedges with seasoned crispy exteriors and fluffy interiors seemed to be ubiquitous at restaurants in the 90s. They are perfectly balanced between a thinner french fry and a baked potato. I can’t remem… --- ## [Privileges One Receives When They Hit 50](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/privileges-one-receives-when-they-hit-50/1027844)
**Author:** [@Eric1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eric1)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/privileges-one-receives-when-they-hit-50/1027844 "2026-03-10T19:06:09Z")
I’m about to turn fifty in the USA. I’m planning to get some shots (pneumococcal, shingles and RSV) for which I’ll be eligible. Which things did you get when you turn fifty in your life? --- ## [What movie prop would you like to own (and not sell for a profit)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-prop-would-you-like-to-own-and-not-sell-for-a-profit/1028155)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-prop-would-you-like-to-own-and-not-sell-for-a-profit/1028155 "2026-03-10T18:54:24Z")
If you could possess any simple movie prop (and not the thing it is supposed to represent on screen), what one thing would you like to have? For me, it would be a particular racing trophy from a particular movie. … --- ## [Why are Marines (US) not "soldiers"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-marines-us-not-soldiers/1023254)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-marines-us-not-soldiers/1023254 "2026-03-10T16:54:13Z")
I was out with some friends and one of them is a former Marine. I called him a soldier and he took exception to that. He was polite, probably a common mistake, but he made it clear he was not a “soldier.” I have no do… --- ## [Who will be the first Trump cabinet member to leave after he's inaugurated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-the-first-trump-cabinet-member-to-leave-after-hes-inaugurated/1011122)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-be-the-first-trump-cabinet-member-to-leave-after-hes-inaugurated/1011122 "2026-03-10T16:43:41Z")
Either by choice or otherwise. We’ve already seen the fall of Matt Gaetz, but I don’t count him here, as neither he nor Trump had actually taken office yet. I predict RFK Jr. will be the first to go. Ideologically, he’… --- ## [PBS-the Count of Monte Cristo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pbs-the-count-of-monte-cristo/1028320)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pbs-the-count-of-monte-cristo/1028320 "2026-03-10T16:42:32Z")
I knew the vague plot of the book (never read it), but the series still pulled me in quickly. Apparently some characters have been snipped out, but all in all I found it engaging and fun. Jeremy Irons had a surprisingly … --- ## [Washing machine (front loader) repair question – balance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washing-machine-front-loader-repair-question-balance/1028318)
**Author:** [@oligArchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oligArchie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/washing-machine-front-loader-repair-question-balance/1028318 "2026-03-10T15:22:23Z")
Our front loader Whirlpool duet washer (~18 years old) has started whopping and stomping around the laundry room. I replaced the 3 damper/shock-absorber things over the weekend, but that didn’t make any change to the pro… --- ## [The Poetry of Donald J. Trump -- "Walking around with no legs" edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-walking-around-with-no-legs-edition/1028334)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-walking-around-with-no-legs-edition/1028334 "2026-03-10T15:19:33Z")
I couldn’t believe that he actually said that, so I had to check out the actual transcript (link at bottom). He did. There are clearly no limits on what he will say. Trump news conference at Trump National Doral, March… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=128&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=130&state=tracking)