# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1604 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1605 --- ## [Prison/criminal-justice reform: The huge vindictiveness roadblock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prison-criminal-justice-reform-the-huge-vindictiveness-roadblock/927591)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prison-criminal-justice-reform-the-huge-vindictiveness-roadblock/927591 "2020-12-25T12:22:49Z")
I was reading lately how effective Norway’s rehabilitation system is and unfortunately the main roadblock to any such reform in the United States - effective though it could be - is the big V word: Vindictiveness. The d… --- ## [Wouldn't an actual zombie apocalypse be super-easy to defeat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wouldnt-an-actual-zombie-apocalypse-be-super-easy-to-defeat/928359)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 12:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wouldnt-an-actual-zombie-apocalypse-be-super-easy-to-defeat/928359 "2020-12-25T12:20:29Z")
If there were an actual zombie apocalypse - and I mean, where it’s blindingly obvious if someone is infected or not (grotesquely disfigured, snarling, Walking-Dead gait) - wouldn’t it be a total piece of cake to defeat? … --- ## [A space program "what-if"/alternate history](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-space-program-what-if-alternate-history/928834)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-space-program-what-if-alternate-history/928834 "2020-12-25T11:34:16Z")
I have absolutely no idea which category this belongs in so mods, please move as you see fit. If, for whatever reason, there had not been a cold war with its spin-off space race, where do you think human-kind would be n… --- ## [I am seeking something not findable (cable)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-seeking-something-not-findable-cable/928868)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-seeking-something-not-findable-cable/928868 "2020-12-25T10:47:24Z")
Kentek 18" Sound Blaster to MPC-4 Audio Cable for CD-ROM DVD-ROM CBL PC 4 Pin | eBay US $31.52 total … (too expensive) CD Audio Cable This cable has been evading me for many years, it was a stock cable with your CD-RO… --- ## [Sounds of the season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sounds-of-the-season/928639)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 9:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sounds-of-the-season/928639 "2020-12-25T09:35:50Z")
I recently tried creating a poll where people could vote for as many as they liked, but I did something wrong. I hope to do better this time. Which do you like? I think I’m limited to 20. So yes, dozens are missing, … --- ## [Naked Women in Advertisements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naked-women-in-advertisements/928680)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 7:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naked-women-in-advertisements/928680 "2020-12-25T07:54:12Z")
First Trump ads, now naked women. Note that I only see this ad when not logged in. NSFW screenshothttps://global.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/original/2X/f/f5410a28cf98ac8cd5efef56f73dcd0d1f210795.png ~Max --- ## [Traditional](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traditional/928862)
**Author:** [@DrFidelius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrFidelius)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 7:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traditional/928862 "2020-12-25T07:00:25Z")
It was Christmas Eve babe In the drunk tank --- ## [Movies where they had to make convoluted explanations for why there was a sequel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-where-they-had-to-make-convoluted-explanations-for-why-there-was-a-sequel/928209)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-where-they-had-to-make-convoluted-explanations-for-why-there-was-a-sequel/928209 "2020-12-25T06:52:45Z")
so in some movies they finish it with a good sense of finality, but the movie makes money so they decide to make a sequel. when the sequel comes out there’s usually some convoluted story about why the film series is able… --- ## [So, what will you do with your extra handful of daylight seconds today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-will-you-do-with-your-extra-handful-of-daylight-seconds-today/928756)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-will-you-do-with-your-extra-handful-of-daylight-seconds-today/928756 "2020-12-25T06:18:26Z")
I think I’ll work on my tan. --- ## [Best/worst Christmas Songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-christmas-songs/845016)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-worst-christmas-songs/845016 "2020-12-25T05:57:25Z")
Christmas is almost here, and that means Christmas music being played ad naseum. What are the best/worst Christmas songs, in your opinion? --- ## [Your childhood TV crushes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-childhood-tv-crushes/921649)
**Author:** [@Didi44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Didi44)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-childhood-tv-crushes/921649 "2020-12-25T05:44:15Z")
Let’s say before age twelve to keep it wholesome. BTW, I’m a guy. Age 5 - Miss Robin from our local version of Romper Room Age 6 - Anne Francis from Honey West Age 6-8 - June Lockhart, Martha Kristen, Angela Cartright… --- ## [The new KFC gaming console](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-kfc-gaming-console/928773)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-kfc-gaming-console/928773 "2020-12-25T04:10:14Z")
KFC is selling a new gaming console with a separate compartment to keep your chicken warm while you’re playing. --- ## [Not sure why this scam attempt annoys me so much](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-sure-why-this-scam-attempt-annoys-me-so-much/928799)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-sure-why-this-scam-attempt-annoys-me-so-much/928799 "2020-12-25T03:52:39Z")
Someone just tried to scam me - they found my LinkedIn profile and asked if they could send me information about a women’s leadership conference, conducted over Zoom, that they thought I might be interested in. I thought… --- ## [What wrong answers have you found in Trivial Pursuit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-wrong-answers-have-you-found-in-trivial-pursuit/74688)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-wrong-answers-have-you-found-in-trivial-pursuit/74688 "2020-12-25T03:18:09Z")
I should mention first that you need to take into consideration that many Trivial Pursuit cards are right when they are printed and simply get outdated(world records and things). What questions have you known the answe… --- ## [The Fitbit app is horrifying me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fitbit-app-is-horrifying-me/920483)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fitbit-app-is-horrifying-me/920483 "2020-12-25T02:59:20Z")
So some friends mentioned that they had the Fitbit app, and were friended with each other there, and mentioned that you didn’t need the actual device, just an iPhone. I’m hoping to get into better shape (I don’t particul… --- ## [McDonald's Spamburger! Now with mayonnaise and Oreo crumbs!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-spamburger-now-with-mayonnaise-and-oreo-crumbs/928567)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-spamburger-now-with-mayonnaise-and-oreo-crumbs/928567 "2020-12-25T02:28:34Z")
Sadly, only available in China I hate mayonnaise. But I might give Spam with Oreo crumbles a chance. --- ## [Did World War II affect German beer? After the war?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-world-war-ii-affect-german-beer-after-the-war/927799)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-world-war-ii-affect-german-beer-after-the-war/927799 "2020-12-25T01:06:41Z")
Did World War II affect the quality of beer in Nazi Germany? Was it rationed or in short supply? What would be the beer difference had I ordered a litre on September 1 1939 versus September 1 1943 versus September 1 1945… --- ## [Laurel and Hardy Never Fails to Disappoint](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laurel-and-hardy-never-fails-to-disappoint/928196)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laurel-and-hardy-never-fails-to-disappoint/928196 "2020-12-25T01:04:42Z")
So Laurel and Hardy are TCM’s Binary Star of the Month, and I’ve recorded a few of their shorts. I’ve watched The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case, Another Fine Mess, and The Battle of the Century. And all I got was a snicker … --- ## [Smallest location tracker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smallest-location-tracker/928362)
**Author:** [@sbright33](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sbright33)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smallest-location-tracker/928362 "2020-12-25T00:31:29Z")
In theory what are the size limits? Like in the movies when they inject it, using satellites. In the near future using current technologies we already understand. Let’s assume it is done by measuring timing to multiple s… --- ## [Google Santa Tracker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-santa-tracker/928860)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2020, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/google-santa-tracker/928860 "2020-12-25T00:28:52Z")
Games and activities as you scroll down. All free of course. Merry Christmas everyone. --- ## [Christmas carol lyrics we questioned as kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-carol-lyrics-we-questioned-as-kids/928396)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-carol-lyrics-we-questioned-as-kids/928396 "2020-12-24T22:49:33Z")
As kids, we would sing Christmas carols without having a clue of what the words meant. It was a long time before I found out what a “round yon virgin” or a “door hymn” was. And where was “Orientare”, where three kings c… --- ## [Trash talkin'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trash-talkin/928820)
**Author:** [@Dinoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinoguy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trash-talkin/928820 "2020-12-24T22:43:20Z")
Has bad-mouthing your opponent ever really worked? I doubt if there are statistics on this, but to me it doesn’t seem like areal good idea - more like giving your opponent extra motivation. --- ## [Family Ties- Who ruined it more, the addition of Andy or Nick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-ties-who-ruined-it-more-the-addition-of-andy-or-nick/922745)
**Author:** [@undeuxpaw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/undeuxpaw)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-ties-who-ruined-it-more-the-addition-of-andy-or-nick/922745 "2020-12-24T22:24:28Z")
I’m watching reruns of Family Ties and it’s currently in the third season where Elyse finds out she’s pregnant again. Up to that point, it was a pretty good show, they rotated the storylines between the parents and kids… --- ## [The best name ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-name-ever/635171)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-name-ever/635171 "2020-12-24T21:30:54Z")
NPR correspondent, Ofeibea Quist-Arcton, has THE best name ever. And possibly the best voice, too. When she signs off, the way she says her name and her city, Dakar, is heavenly You can hear her here. That is all. --- ## [Songs where the second part doesn't match the first part](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-where-the-second-part-doesnt-match-the-first-part/927655)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-where-the-second-part-doesnt-match-the-first-part/927655 "2020-12-24T21:21:28Z")
The difference can be musical or lyrical, or both. Usually the reason for this is simply, “We combined two different songs” but the reason isn’t really germane here. Classic example of “musical” would be “Layla”: … --- ## [Explain the Sad Puppies (Science Fiction Controversy)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-sad-puppies-science-fiction-controversy/927019)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 305\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-sad-puppies-science-fiction-controversy/927019 "2020-12-24T21:00:23Z")
My understanding of the Sad Puppies controversy has always been that a contingent of conservative science fiction writers began to resent the Hugos going to liberals who wrote from the perspective of women, LGBTQ, people… --- ## [So who should get Kamala's Senate seat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-should-get-kamalas-senate-seat/925058)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-should-get-kamalas-senate-seat/925058 "2020-12-24T18:10:42Z")
I’m seeing Katie Porter mentioned a bunch, but some would rather she stay where she is. I’d love some ideas to mull over. --- ## [Why do towels have that strip of non-towelliness at one end?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-towels-have-that-strip-of-non-towelliness-at-one-end/466647)
**Author:** [@Colophon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Colophon)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-towels-have-that-strip-of-non-towelliness-at-one-end/466647 "2020-12-24T17:48:36Z")
I asked this question a couple of years ago but nobody seemed to know the answer. Why do almost all towels have that little strip, an inch or two wide and a few inches from one end, that is a not actually towelling but … --- ## [Aw Damn! K T Oslin Died!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aw-damn-k-t-oslin-died/928832)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aw-damn-k-t-oslin-died/928832 "2020-12-24T17:32:13Z")
I dunno how many of you are familiar with KT Oslin, but I don’t think there’s a single song of hers that I dislike. Or even feel indifferent to. 2020 just had to take another one. Sucks. --- ## [Canadian Dopers, a little help from with Bob and Doug’s Christmas song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-dopers-a-little-help-from-with-bob-and-doug-s-christmas-song/928669)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2020, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-dopers-a-little-help-from-with-bob-and-doug-s-christmas-song/928669 "2020-12-24T17:10:21Z")
Back in the 80s, I had the Bob and Doug McKenzie album The Great White North. One of the classic tracks from that album was their Christmas song, The 12 Days of Christmas. On day six, their true love gets them 6 packs of… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1603) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1605)