# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1503 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1504 --- ## [I'm in the market for a big screen TV, should I buy one IMMEDIATELY?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-in-the-market-for-a-big-screen-tv-should-i-buy-one-immediately/938820)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-in-the-market-for-a-big-screen-tv-should-i-buy-one-immediately/938820 "2021-03-30T11:23:15Z")
I’ve had the same HDTV since 2012, given me great service and still works fine but showing it’s age with absolutely no “modern” amenities like built-in apps or more than two HDMI ports. I was thinking sometime in the nex… --- ## [The Expanse Season 5 trailer and release date](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-expanse-season-5-trailer-and-release-date/922543)
**Author:** [@Santos\_L\_Halper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santos_L_Halper)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-expanse-season-5-trailer-and-release-date/922543 "2021-03-30T11:20:09Z")
Season five is coming December 16! --- ## [Do you know what close family/friends do for a living?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-what-close-family-friends-do-for-a-living/938705)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-what-close-family-friends-do-for-a-living/938705 "2021-03-30T07:03:23Z")
In this thread, some posters commented that they did not know what family members such as siblings and their spouses did as their jobs. I was dubious of most such claims, but I came to suspect that such claims likely re… --- ## [So Why Don't They Make Teflon Coated Toilet Bowls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-dont-they-make-teflon-coated-toilet-bowls/428771)
**Author:** [@Tuckerfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tuckerfan)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-why-dont-they-make-teflon-coated-toilet-bowls/428771 "2021-03-30T04:28:33Z")
It’d make cleaning them easier, wouldn’t it? --- ## [Stupid question - How to PM with this new set up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-question-how-to-pm-with-this-new-set-up/938709)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-question-how-to-pm-with-this-new-set-up/938709 "2021-03-30T04:04:33Z")
I need to send private information to another member. I clicked on their name and them “Message”. I think that worked but I can’t find PMs on my dashboard. --- ## [Nobody, or What if John Wick had a family?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobody-or-what-if-john-wick-had-a-family/928031)
**Author:** [@Strassia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strassia)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobody-or-what-if-john-wick-had-a-family/928031 "2021-03-30T03:23:04Z")
So I saw this trailer for a new movie by the writer of the John Wick series and the director of Hard Core Henry. Bob Odenkirk, of all people, is a Wickian ex-hitman who dropped out of the life to have a family. This se… --- ## [The intervention! Let's begin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-intervention-lets-begin/938252)
**Author:** [@blabbermeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blabbermeister)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-intervention-lets-begin/938252 "2021-03-30T02:01:46Z")
You arrive home, and to your dismay you see a circle of all of your friends around your living room, with one empty chair. It’s an intervention! And you instantly know why they’re there. What problem are you in denial o… --- ## [Investment question: Moving stuff from brokerage account to Roth IRA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investment-question-moving-stuff-from-brokerage-account-to-roth-ira/938982)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investment-question-moving-stuff-from-brokerage-account-to-roth-ira/938982 "2021-03-30T01:05:53Z")
So I began actively making investments in my etrade account this year (as opposed to just putting all of our investment money into a managed account, which we do as well). I started the year off just buying stocks and f… --- ## [Are there any savory puddings? (Read: No pieces, totally smooth)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-savory-puddings-read-no-pieces-totally-smooth/938949)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-savory-puddings-read-no-pieces-totally-smooth/938949 "2021-03-30T00:27:03Z")
My GF recently had surgery and is super restricted when it comes to eating things. Most of her calorie intake is by a feeding tube. She is allowed a little food orally but it must be smooth and thick. Think pudding or… --- ## [What makes a good super heros story? Discussion split from Superman & Lois Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-good-super-heros-story-discussion-split-from-superman-lois-show/937708)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-good-super-heros-story-discussion-split-from-superman-lois-show/937708 "2021-03-29T23:02:58Z")
The best Superman stories concentrate on Clark Kent. The original Adventures of Superman did that – most of the episodes involved Kent dealing with the situation, and only showing up as Superman at the end. --- ## [Efforts to Archive Cecil's Columns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/efforts-to-archive-cecils-columns/937576)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/efforts-to-archive-cecils-columns/937576 "2021-03-29T22:56:03Z")
Please forgive me if I missed a thread about this already, or if it should be brought up in another forum (I considered ATMB). So, I personally have fun reading the old columns on the web, but have found that many I rec… --- ## [Things You Wish Someone Had Told You](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-wish-someone-had-told-you/938911)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-wish-someone-had-told-you/938911 "2021-03-29T22:55:13Z")
When working with tiny, easy to drop plumbing pieces over the sink, put the drain plug in before you start. :man\_facepalming: --- ## [How to survive a Southern summer in a non-running van](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-survive-a-southern-summer-in-a-non-running-van/938813)
**Author:** [@11001001](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/11001001)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-survive-a-southern-summer-in-a-non-running-van/938813 "2021-03-29T22:04:58Z")
Due to bad luck I’m looking to be stuck living in a driveway this summer with a van that doesn’t run and no means to fix it. I work thirds so I’m going to be sleeping during the day and average temps for my area is 90. A… --- ## [New Season of Penn & Teller’s Fool Us - “3rd Time’s the Charm”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-season-of-penn-teller-s-fool-us-3rd-time-s-the-charm/912169)
**Author:** [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Replies:** 245\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-season-of-penn-teller-s-fool-us-3rd-time-s-the-charm/912169 "2021-03-29T22:00:04Z")
Magicians who have fooled P&T twice before return to try again. --- ## [AI, Farming, Data Collection, Science &Thw Future Of Food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-farming-data-collection-science-thw-future-of-food/938958)
**Author:** [@shh1313](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shh1313)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-farming-data-collection-science-thw-future-of-food/938958 "2021-03-29T19:55:32Z")
This is a long read. If the food you and your family eat and the future of how your food is grown is of interest to you please read this article. I’m still reading it and frankly I need some time to process this inform… --- ## [My doctor didn't mask](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-doctor-didnt-mask/938634)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-doctor-didnt-mask/938634 "2021-03-29T19:41:14Z")
Hi, I had a doctor’s appointment today. A psychiatrist I’ve been seeing for \> 10 years because I need meds to not have insomnia, probably forever. He’s been vaccinated, and saw me without a mask and in fact blew his nose… --- ## [Choose another app](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choose-another-app/938916)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choose-another-app/938916 "2021-03-29T18:30:05Z")
I am trying to open a report. It downloaded as an HTML file. I click ‘open with’ and then ‘choose another app’ but my very common app is not listed. (excel) I click to find another app, but takes to standard folders, no… --- ## [Anti-LGBT+ Party founder set to win in Israel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-lgbt-party-founder-set-to-win-in-israel/938635)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anti-lgbt-party-founder-set-to-win-in-israel/938635 "2021-03-29T17:17:30Z")
One step forward, two stabs in the back: Israel election: Anti-LGBT+ party founder set to win seat (pinknews.co.uk) "Avi Maoz, founder of the anti-LGBT+ party Noam, is on track to win a seat in the 120-strong Knesset, … --- ## [Another "why is this funny" question - spelling one's name "Letter as in \[subsequent letters\]"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-why-is-this-funny-question-spelling-ones-name-letter-as-in-subsequent-letters/938395)
**Author:** [@blabbermeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blabbermeister)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-why-is-this-funny-question-spelling-ones-name-letter-as-in-subsequent-letters/938395 "2021-03-29T16:35:41Z")
In a sitcom or stand-up routine someone will spell their last name like: “Bakerfield: B as in Bakerfield, A as in Akerfield, K as in Kerfield, E as in Erfield, etc.” It was strange the first time I heard it and boring/u… --- ## [When something starts of simple and then becomes more complex or chaotic with the passage of time, it's called](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-something-starts-of-simple-and-then-becomes-more-complex-or-chaotic-with-the-passage-of-time-its-called/938959)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-something-starts-of-simple-and-then-becomes-more-complex-or-chaotic-with-the-passage-of-time-its-called/938959 "2021-03-29T16:10:42Z")
Guys, please help me id this word. It’s driving me crazy. Thread title is about the only clue I can give you. People will often use this word when they’re trying to sound smart as in: "We live in a \_\_\_\_ universe’ Than… --- ## [Why so much focus on helping the middle class?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-much-focus-on-helping-the-middle-class/938015)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-much-focus-on-helping-the-middle-class/938015 "2021-03-29T15:35:13Z")
Shouldn’t the lower class be the biggest priority? --- ## [Beck is .... Oh heck just talk to me ...bad bad bad or otherwise. I'm pitiful](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-is-oh-heck-just-talk-to-me-bad-bad-bad-or-otherwise-im-pitiful/938836)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beck-is-oh-heck-just-talk-to-me-bad-bad-bad-or-otherwise-im-pitiful/938836 "2021-03-29T15:20:09Z")
I need LOVE :heart::heart::heart::heart: --- ## [Is it wrong to not believe in free will but still believe that evil should be punished?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-wrong-to-not-believe-in-free-will-but-still-believe-that-evil-should-be-punished/934214)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-wrong-to-not-believe-in-free-will-but-still-believe-that-evil-should-be-punished/934214 "2021-03-29T15:14:26Z")
I’ve always believed even after I came to the conclusion that libertarian free will doesn’t exist that if someone does something wrong they should be punished for it in some way even if it has no rehabilitative or deterr… --- ## [Michael Durant interview](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-durant-interview/938970)
**Author:** [@mako88sb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mako88sb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-durant-interview/938970 "2021-03-29T14:53:27Z")
Rewatched Black Hawk Down recently and decided to find any interviews about Durant. Found one that is exceptional and deserving of more views. Pretty amazing guy. --- ## [NFL players save woman from being raped in park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-players-save-woman-from-being-raped-in-park/938951)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-players-save-woman-from-being-raped-in-park/938951 "2021-03-29T14:49:28Z")
here’s some good news about a couple of NFL players for a change --- ## [En Passant par La Lorraine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/en-passant-par-la-lorraine/210618)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/en-passant-par-la-lorraine/210618 "2021-03-29T13:08:37Z")
I learnt to sing this song as a child, and didn’t think too much about what it meant \* Recently, I began to wonder. “Passing by Lorraine (with my shoes), I met three captains (with my shoes)…” What on earth is this al… --- ## [Here's how to get your company boycotted .....brag how you helped kill a min wage increase (among other things)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-how-to-get-your-company-boycotted-brag-how-you-helped-kill-a-min-wage-increase-among-other-things/938898)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heres-how-to-get-your-company-boycotted-brag-how-you-helped-kill-a-min-wage-increase-among-other-things/938898 "2021-03-29T13:04:22Z")
wow ive heard of some assholes but this fool takes the cake … i hope he gets hung out to dry and maybe replaced by someone decent https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/this-fast-food-giant-bragged-about-killing-dollar15-… --- ## [Is there a reason the IRA max contribution is so much lower than the 401k contribution limit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-reason-the-ira-max-contribution-is-so-much-lower-than-the-401k-contribution-limit/938940)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 12:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-reason-the-ira-max-contribution-is-so-much-lower-than-the-401k-contribution-limit/938940 "2021-03-29T12:57:08Z")
why is one $19,500 and the other $6,000? --- ## [Discover: when is a grocery store not a grocery store?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discover-when-is-a-grocery-store-not-a-grocery-store/938854)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discover-when-is-a-grocery-store-not-a-grocery-store/938854 "2021-03-29T12:01:04Z")
I have a rewards Discover card that currently offers 5% bonus for 'grocery store" purchases, but when I checked my recent statement, no points for shopping at Aldi’s, Whole Foods and Giant Eagle. When I called, they said… --- ## [Why did Dominos cut my round pizza into square slices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-dominos-cut-my-round-pizza-into-square-slices/938691)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 9:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-dominos-cut-my-round-pizza-into-square-slices/938691 "2021-03-29T09:40:36Z")
There is a new Dominos that just opened in our town, and they are the only pizza place that delivers, so we gave it a try. I’m not that familiar with Dominos pizza, and I ordered the thin, crunchy crust. When it arrive… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1502) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1504)