# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1592 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1593 --- ## [Grievance Politics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grievance-politics/929715)
**Author:** [@Dandan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dandan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grievance-politics/929715 "2021-01-05T20:28:04Z")
I’ve been scanning the threads for a series of posts that I saw on the politics of grievance, and may have blown right by it. Can anyone direct me to that thread? Dan --- ## [Attention Mod Colibri](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-mod-colibri/929280)
**Author:** [@shh1313](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shh1313)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attention-mod-colibri/929280 "2021-01-05T20:17:33Z")
Thank you for closing post. I was trying to add the Austin based article in conjunction with the post tagged as spam. Where is the preview post on android? --- ## [So what exactly is this copyright thing that Tillis put into the relief bill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-exactly-is-this-copyright-thing-that-tillis-put-into-the-relief-bill/929145)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-exactly-is-this-copyright-thing-that-tillis-put-into-the-relief-bill/929145 "2021-01-05T20:02:58Z")
I’ve seen it characterized as a method for the government to put “anyone they want into federal prison for any reason,” the logic being the old standby that everyone breaks some law sometime, and on the internet, the cha… --- ## [What does it mean when they put \<\< \>\> or other symbols around a word or phrase in translated games?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-when-they-put-or-other-symbols-around-a-word-or-phrase-in-translated-games/929654)
**Author:** [@dstarfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dstarfire)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-when-they-put-or-other-symbols-around-a-word-or-phrase-in-translated-games/929654 "2021-01-05T19:35:40Z")
On occasion, a game that was originally written/released in Japanese will have a passage like “you found \<\>” or they’ll have a mark around the top left and bottom right edges of the phrase (e.g. “let’s go to the ⌈Hot Spr… --- ## [Who designs plaid boxer fabric?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-designs-plaid-boxer-fabric/420582)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2007, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-designs-plaid-boxer-fabric/420582 "2007-09-28T20:31:21Z")
So I just bought some new boxers. And besides wanting the world to know that I am now sporting new shorts, I wondered something I have pondered before. The boxers are all made out of these various plaid fabrics. In th… --- ## [How leaders communicate in the pandemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-leaders-communicate-in-the-pandemic/929614)
**Author:** [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-leaders-communicate-in-the-pandemic/929614 "2021-01-05T18:49:08Z")
Every morning here \[New South Wales, Australia\] there is a regular Covid press conference hosted by the Premier, who gives a statement about recent case numbers and stats and any key messages or rule changes. This is fo… --- ## [Happy dance! I just need a part, not a new fixture!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-dance-i-just-need-a-part-not-a-new-fixture/929521)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-dance-i-just-need-a-part-not-a-new-fixture/929521 "2021-01-05T18:31:46Z")
One of my aquarium lights was burning through lamps a while ago, and then quit working altogether. Recently, I’ve been moving my one good light back and forth between aquariums, and looking for a new one at the pet store… --- ## [Is it impolite to text several of my friends individually, and talk to whoever responds first?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-impolite-to-text-several-of-my-friends-individually-and-talk-to-whoever-responds-first/929214)
**Author:** [@blabbermeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blabbermeister)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-impolite-to-text-several-of-my-friends-individually-and-talk-to-whoever-responds-first/929214 "2021-01-05T18:19:56Z")
I usually text one friend, give them like 30 minutes to respond, and if they don’t then I’ll text someone else, etc. But that takes a long time. Maybe I should text three friends separately. But then suppose one write… --- ## [What is the Secret Service's duty/obligation towards Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-secret-services-duty-obligation-towards-trump/929603)
**Author:** [@GreaterZamboni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreaterZamboni)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-secret-services-duty-obligation-towards-trump/929603 "2021-01-05T18:11:28Z")
I did not know where to put this question so if the Mods deem it necessary to move it, please do so. My question is, what are the Secret Service agents with Trump to do if he attempts to flee the country? Can they only … --- ## [Is any service streaming Jack Of All Trades?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-any-service-streaming-jack-of-all-trades/929650)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-any-service-streaming-jack-of-all-trades/929650 "2021-01-05T17:53:50Z")
I’m talking about the Bruce Campbell television series from around 2000. Is it available from any streaming services, major or minor? --- ## [Prediction: Trump won't contest a definitive election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prediction-trump-wont-contest-a-definitive-election/924567)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prediction-trump-wont-contest-a-definitive-election/924567 "2021-01-05T17:52:08Z")
Trump is your typical blustering bully: he’s really a coward underneath who will back down when he personally confronts resistance. If the election results are definitive he’ll whine and complain about how unfair everyt… --- ## [I own a piece of Nazi memorabilia and am struggling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-own-a-piece-of-nazi-memorabilia-and-am-struggling/928367)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-own-a-piece-of-nazi-memorabilia-and-am-struggling/928367 "2021-01-05T17:52:02Z")
Background: 1st generation German Jewish offspring. Dad was 8, his sister was 3 when they got out. 6 weeks before Kristallnacht. In going through some boxes a few years ago I came across these 1936 Berlin Olympics Comme… --- ## [Which was the best Star Wars movie outside of the original trilogy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-was-the-best-star-wars-movie-outside-of-the-original-trilogy/845564)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-was-the-best-star-wars-movie-outside-of-the-original-trilogy/845564 "2021-01-05T16:47:21Z")
There are now 11 full-length live-action Star Wars theatrical release movies (in order of release): Star Wars (“A New Hope”) The Empire Strikes Back Return of the Jedi The Phantom Menace Attack of the Clones Reveng… --- ## [Your silly rules do not apply to me!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-silly-rules-do-not-apply-to-me/929579)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-silly-rules-do-not-apply-to-me/929579 "2021-01-05T16:44:00Z")
Non-COVID edition! This snowy morning my wife and I took a walk thru a local forest preserve, w/ our dog on a leash. One guy was biking on a bike w/ those fat tires. He had 2 hunting dogs (pointer types) running along… --- ## [Gatorade baths](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gatorade-baths/929346)
**Author:** [@Dinoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinoguy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gatorade-baths/929346 "2021-01-05T16:43:59Z")
I think Gatorade baths are getting out of hand, they have not only spread to other sports, but yesterday coaches got mayo and cheeze-it showers. Not to mention the ridiculous “Mayo” and “Cheeze-it” bowls. If I were … --- ## [Welcome Back the Original Actor!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-back-the-original-actor/929637)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-back-the-original-actor/929637 "2021-01-05T14:51:55Z")
Sometimes the filmmakers or TV execs realize that the original actor was a major draw, even if he DID want too much money, or was pain to work with, or we insulted him/her. So they bring him or her back, usually with in… --- ## [Names of faint stars below Alnilam in Orion's belt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-of-faint-stars-below-alnilam-in-orions-belt/929664)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-of-faint-stars-below-alnilam-in-orions-belt/929664 "2021-01-05T12:54:38Z")
Where’s The Bad Astronomer when I need him? I got curious about the actual names of the stars that sit on a sort of second row below the bright belt stars. The one on the left, directly below Alnitak, I see is Sigma. … --- ## [Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks and Yule Log? Open spolilers past op](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-revolution-of-the-daleks-and-yule-log-open-spolilers-past-op/929583)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-revolution-of-the-daleks-and-yule-log-open-spolilers-past-op/929583 "2021-01-05T10:50:42Z")
Released New Years Day. “Yule Log” as part 2 on BBC America streaming app anyway. That was interesting … There were quite a few individual parts that I liked (Whittaker’s acting has a bit more depth; some mildly clever … --- ## [The McRib is back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mcrib-is-back/927708)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mcrib-is-back/927708 "2021-01-05T10:28:21Z")
Finally a sign that this awful year is coming to an end! They skipped over my part of NJ the last time, so this was probably the longest period of my adult life without eating one…Just ate 2 of them for dinner. Will li… --- ## [What kinds of data do spies collect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kinds-of-data-do-spies-collect/929303)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kinds-of-data-do-spies-collect/929303 "2021-01-05T09:49:53Z")
Just curious what it is spies actually do. What does intelligence look like, at the nuts-and-bolts level? Is it always military data? How is the data transmitted? How would the spying country use the information? And w… --- ## [How hard is MCSE?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-is-mcse/51414)
**Author:** [@Doc\_Moss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doc_Moss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2001, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-is-mcse/51414 "2001-01-23T18:16:27Z")
Anyone here done it? What does it involve? What programming languages does it cover? AND IMPORTANTLY How much maths is involved? --- ## [Non-bovine/ovine/caprine dairy products?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-bovine-ovine-caprine-dairy-products/929634)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-bovine-ovine-caprine-dairy-products/929634 "2021-01-05T06:49:24Z")
Browsing in grocery stores, I’ve only ever seen ice cream made from cow’s milk, and I’ve only ever seen cheeses made from cow/goat/sheep milk. There are a lot of other mammals out there. Is anybody making/selling dairy… --- ## [Economists : Historically what percent of population has owned 99% of wealth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economists-historically-what-percent-of-population-has-owned-99-of-wealth/929688)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economists-historically-what-percent-of-population-has-owned-99-of-wealth/929688 "2021-01-05T06:08:42Z")
I have seen figures floating around like 1% of population owning 99% of wealth. This question is not about whether it is 1% or some other number, but rather how this has varied over history. My guess is that 99% of weal… --- ## [What is the best place for an African safari?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-place-for-an-african-safari/929268)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-place-for-an-african-safari/929268 "2021-01-05T06:00:12Z")
I would like to visit Africa, mostly for wildlife viewing. I am considering Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa or Botswana. If you have visited any of these places, what are your impressions? If you have visited multiple s… --- ## [Winter game sales](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-game-sales/928679)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-game-sales/928679 "2021-01-05T04:44:26Z")
Back when the steam winter sale was good, these threads used to go dozens of pages. In recent years… usually just a handful of posts. But I wanted to give people a venue to discuss games, ask for recommendations, etc. S… --- ## [Where do you stay vs. Where do you live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-stay-vs-where-do-you-live/664877)
**Author:** [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-stay-vs-where-do-you-live/664877 "2021-01-05T04:29:55Z")
I’ve been noticing this more and more over the last couple of years. I’m wondering how it came about, whether it’s regional to my area maybe, or if it’s being used all over. When I want to know where someone lays their h… --- ## [Amazon, JP Morgan, Berkshire Hathaway & healthcare reform](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-jp-morgan-berkshire-hathaway-healthcare-reform/807829)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-jp-morgan-berkshire-hathaway-healthcare-reform/807829 "2021-01-05T03:03:26Z")
So the news this morning is that Amazon, JPMorgan and Berkshire Hathaway have come together on addressing healthcare costs…somehow. Presumably this means, probably, self-insuring their own employees. At least that’s my u… --- ## [Princess Bride: Was the true identity of the Man in Black supposed to be a surprise/twist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/princess-bride-was-the-true-identity-of-the-man-in-black-supposed-to-be-a-surprise-twist/929528)
**Author:** [@turtlescanfly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/turtlescanfly)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/princess-bride-was-the-true-identity-of-the-man-in-black-supposed-to-be-a-surprise-twist/929528 "2021-01-05T02:24:58Z")
So I’ve seen this movie more times than I can count (as I’m sure is the case for many of you). This question came to while rewatching it recently. When Buttercup pushes the Man in Black down the hill and realizes that i… --- ## ["a" vs "an" before an initialism (e.g. SDMB). Which is correct?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-vs-an-before-an-initialism-e-g-sdmb-which-is-correct/928925)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-vs-an-before-an-initialism-e-g-sdmb-which-is-correct/928925 "2021-01-05T00:50:01Z")
I asked my GF, who is a professional editor, if I should write, “I read an SDMB post” or if I should write, “I read a SDMB post”. She told me it was tricky. If you read it as “SDMB” then “an” is appropriate. But, if y… --- ## [A question about suspended and then falling objects](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-suspended-and-then-falling-objects/929392)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-suspended-and-then-falling-objects/929392 "2021-01-05T00:34:08Z")
So I came across a Mythbusters video with Adam Savage working with some kids testing something about suspended objects held up with something stretchy (bungee cord, slinky etc) and how the bottom of the stretchy bit, and… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1591) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1593)