# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1466 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1467 --- ## [Test Cruises' Can Start With Volunteer Passengers to Prove They're Covid Safe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-cruises-can-start-with-volunteer-passengers-to-prove-theyre-covid-safe/941533)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-cruises-can-start-with-volunteer-passengers-to-prove-theyre-covid-safe/941533 "2021-05-06T22:55:30Z")
What are volunteer passengers? I’m pretty sure that all passengers, even pre-covid, were volunteer, with the exception of children, which technically may have been forced to be there by their parents. Are they implyi… --- ## [The Job Market is Tight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-job-market-is-tight/941446)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-job-market-is-tight/941446 "2021-05-06T22:40:27Z")
I have been retired for a month today. I went online to find a little job. On Day Two I was hired to train as a school bus driver. It pays $16.50/hour, and they pay for the CDL training. Now I am getting about twenty au… --- ## [AstraZeneca approval in the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astrazeneca-approval-in-the-us/937911)
**Author:** [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)\ **Replies:** 393\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astrazeneca-approval-in-the-us/937911 "2021-05-06T20:43:20Z")
AstraZeneca would be the 4th vaccine in the US if approved. There are now reports of possible blood clot issues in countries using it and some are putting it on pause. Do you think this will affect approval in the US an… --- ## [Wooly Bully lyrics - what's "L-seven"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wooly-bully-lyrics-whats-l-seven/286087)
**Author:** [@dontpanic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dontpanic)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wooly-bully-lyrics-whats-l-seven/286087 "2021-05-06T20:28:46Z")
In Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs’ great masterpiece, Wooly Bully, “Hatty told Matty, ‘Let’s don’t take no chance. Let’s not be L-seven, come and learn to dance.’” What’s L-seven? Google was fruitless; it’s time for the … --- ## [Books for sale: Stephen Fry, Dave Barry, Neal Stephenson (?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/books-for-sale-stephen-fry-dave-barry-neal-stephenson/941539)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/books-for-sale-stephen-fry-dave-barry-neal-stephenson/941539 "2021-05-06T20:13:24Z")
I’m liquidating my book collection. Thought you guys might be a good audience. I’d like to sell these lots: Stephen Fry Revenge The Liar Making History The Hippopotamus Moab is my Washpot (autobiography) All paper… --- ## [What does luxury mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-luxury-mean-to-you/941155)
**Author:** [@mandala](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mandala)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-luxury-mean-to-you/941155 "2021-05-06T19:43:56Z")
Up until a few years ago I was a sucker for ‘luxury’ hotels. Back in India, I spent a small fortune checking myself into the most desirable 5-star hotels in every city I chanced to visit. I loved the opulent lighting, th… --- ## [Epic NPC Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-npc-man/941353)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/epic-npc-man/941353 "2021-05-06T18:08:33Z")
Are these entertaining vidoes based upon a real game? --- ## [Selecting text in MS Word has black background when it used to be light grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selecting-text-in-ms-word-has-black-background-when-it-used-to-be-light-grey/941514)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selecting-text-in-ms-word-has-black-background-when-it-used-to-be-light-grey/941514 "2021-05-06T18:02:33Z")
I recently triggered Windows 10 Narrator by accident and it had an unintended consequence. Now whenever I select text in MS Word (Office 365 edition) the background is black instead of light grey. Note I’m not talking a… --- ## [Time to start criticizing Jill Biden's wardrobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-start-criticizing-jill-bidens-wardrobe/939484)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-start-criticizing-jill-bidens-wardrobe/939484 "2021-05-06T17:24:25Z")
Let me just say that if I EVER in my life had or could have legs like that I would totally wear that outfit. Who cares if she’s 69. She looks amazing! --- ## [Anything to do around Columbia, MD in July?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-to-do-around-columbia-md-in-july/941381)
**Author:** [@batsto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/batsto)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-to-do-around-columbia-md-in-july/941381 "2021-05-06T17:09:52Z")
I’ve got tickets to the M3 festival in Maryland (rescheduled from last year) on July 4th weekend. If my family were to come with me for the weekend, they have no interest in seeing the show, but is there anything for th… --- ## [Where can I find centrist discussion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-centrist-discussion/941103)
**Author:** [@cincinnatus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cincinnatus)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-centrist-discussion/941103 "2021-05-06T17:06:24Z")
Determining how other people argue their political and publicly oriented decisions is burdensome. I’ve searched for conservative and politicly center message boards so I can read thoughtful posts from each side. So far,… --- ## [Where the Crawdads Sing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-crawdads-sing/941455)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-the-crawdads-sing/941455 "2021-05-06T16:39:05Z")
Has anyone else read this book? I just finished it and have to say it’s one of the best books I’ve read in a long time. Lately, book endings (and movie endings) have left me very unsatisfied. I’m very happy to say that t… --- ## [I’m going to see Genesis in concert](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-m-going-to-see-genesis-in-concert/941500)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-m-going-to-see-genesis-in-concert/941500 "2021-05-06T16:05:10Z")
Weird, but I just bought tickets to a concert, indoors, for November 15. Cost me dearly, and I know Phil Collins can’t play the drums and will be singing from a chair most of the show. But, it’s live music and from a b… --- ## [A colorado woman gets killed by bears..... state kills first 3 bears they find](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-colorado-woman-gets-killed-by-bears-state-kills-first-3-bears-they-find/941245)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-colorado-woman-gets-killed-by-bears-state-kills-first-3-bears-they-find/941245 "2021-05-06T15:43:50Z")
ok heres the story " OK yes, I’m sympathetic that she was killed and eaten but the state and federal fish and game dept’s response was to use hunting/tracking dogs to come across the first bears they find and put them… --- ## [Help with Latin translation of a simple phrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-latin-translation-of-a-simple-phrase/941374)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-latin-translation-of-a-simple-phrase/941374 "2021-05-06T15:30:53Z")
No this isn’t homework. Latin is tough, man. It’s been awhile since I took it, and even matching my vague memories to translation bots isn’t helping, but how would one write “You will be destroyed?” I’ve come up with … --- ## ["Mike" Bloomberg Presidential campaign, 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-bloomberg-presidential-campaign-2020/844048)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 462\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mike-bloomberg-presidential-campaign-2020/844048 "2021-05-06T14:31:16Z")
I just saw a “Mike” Bloomberg ad where he claimed he has stood up to “this administration”. When? He left office as mayor before Individual 1 took office. --- ## [Anybody here participate in Madonna's "True Blue" video contest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-participate-in-madonnas-true-blue-video-contest/753251)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-participate-in-madonnas-true-blue-video-contest/753251 "2021-05-06T13:56:14Z")
Haven’t thought about this in decades, but yesterday the song came on the radio and I remembered the cheesy-assed video the guys in my dorm made for this contest and just how positive they were in regards to their chance… --- ## [NFL Draft - 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-draft-2021/939913)
**Author:** [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-draft-2021/939913 "2021-05-06T13:26:10Z")
The NFL draft is a little over a week away. After an unprecedented year of shortened/cancelled seasons, opt outs, and lack of gametape the already difficult job of scouts and GM’s will be even more difficult with this ye… --- ## [Gauging interest in a SDMB Play by Post DND Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gauging-interest-in-a-sdmb-play-by-post-dnd-game/933997)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gauging-interest-in-a-sdmb-play-by-post-dnd-game/933997 "2021-05-06T13:10:33Z")
Since a number of posters over in the “Woke D&D” thread expressed interest in a play by post game here on the forum, I figured I’d start a thread to discuss this. I’d be down to run something or play, though given time l… --- ## [Weird references in vintage cartoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-references-in-vintage-cartoons/939944)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-references-in-vintage-cartoons/939944 "2021-05-06T12:49:14Z")
I’ve watched a zillion Warner Brothers/MGM/Fleischer or whatever cartoons since I was a kid (born 1962), and there’s a ton of weird moments that obviously reference current memes that are long gone and 99% of us will nev… --- ## [I want to replay Bioshock; how to make it less scary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-replay-bioshock-how-to-make-it-less-scary/549814)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-replay-bioshock-how-to-make-it-less-scary/549814 "2021-05-06T12:31:45Z")
I ask half in jest, of course. I just loved this game, but I can be a bit of a scaredy-cat when it comes to things jumping out behind you. And they do that a lot in this game. I remember being in the garden, and explorin… --- ## [Vaccine refuser data thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaccine-refuser-data-thread/929542)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 277\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaccine-refuser-data-thread/929542 "2021-05-06T12:30:32Z")
As vaccines roll out, I guess the number of refusers is going to become a pretty hot topic; so I started this thread as a place to log data on (and consequences of) refusal. As of today I could find no live data describ… --- ## [What's the problem with Peloton's treadmill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-problem-with-pelotons-treadmill/940271)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-problem-with-pelotons-treadmill/940271 "2021-05-06T11:42:01Z")
In case you missed it, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has been telling people to stop using one of Peloton’s treadmills. They posted this video to help communicate the hazard: Don’t worry, this… --- ## [Screen Tests of Actors Who Didn't Make The Cut](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screen-tests-of-actors-who-didnt-make-the-cut/941479)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screen-tests-of-actors-who-didnt-make-the-cut/941479 "2021-05-06T11:35:50Z")
Especially the really popular movies/actors Robert De Niro tried out for the role of Sonny in “The Godfather”. I’m glad James Caan was selected. Good for De Niro, too, who got to play Vito Corleone in the flashback scen… --- ## [I have some suspicions about online grocery shopping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-suspicions-about-online-grocery-shopping/941330)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-some-suspicions-about-online-grocery-shopping/941330 "2021-05-06T11:24:28Z")
My beloved and I have grocery shopped online quite a few times, and I have a couple suspicions about the process. Since they seem not to put all the varieties of a product online that are actually available in store, d… --- ## [If an invulnerable person was shot would the bullets bounce off or deform and fall?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-an-invulnerable-person-was-shot-would-the-bullets-bounce-off-or-deform-and-fall/941441)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-an-invulnerable-person-was-shot-would-the-bullets-bounce-off-or-deform-and-fall/941441 "2021-05-06T08:18:09Z")
If a superhuman was completely invulnerable (like Luke Cage or Superman) and they were shot with a handgun or rifle would the bullets bounce off like in a comic book or would they deform and fall? --- ## [Repubs have formed an openly racist caucus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repubs-have-formed-an-openly-racist-caucus/940207)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 343\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2021, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/repubs-have-formed-an-openly-racist-caucus/940207 "2021-04-22T21:00:15Z")
Jesus fucking christ! I guess I’ll never stop being surprised how low these fuckers will go. https://thehill.com/homenews/house/548731-pro-trump-lawmakers-form-caucus-to-promote-anglo-saxon-political-traditions Words … --- ## [Tone policing in moderation - it's bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tone-policing-in-moderation-its-bad/941161)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tone-policing-in-moderation-its-bad/941161 "2021-05-06T04:50:13Z")
Continuing the discussion from Where can I find centrist discussion?: I’m gonna carp a bit about PuzzleGal’s moderation here. The first observation is fine… okay, they were looking for information, not criticism, and … --- ## [Looking for a good gardening discussion board](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-gardening-discussion-board/941297)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-good-gardening-discussion-board/941297 "2021-05-06T02:25:49Z")
I have recently looked at a few gardening discussions boards and it seems that they generally are not well-organized and there are many posted questions/threads with no responses. I know that I am spoiled by the richnes… --- ## [Plants names from Native American languages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plants-names-from-native-american-languages/941362)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plants-names-from-native-american-languages/941362 "2021-05-06T00:23:24Z")
What plant names come from Native American languages? I’m looking for common English names of plants, not the scientific names. The names do not have to be borrowed directly from Native languages but could come via Spani… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1465) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1467)