# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1800 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1801 --- ## [These sequential threads see in 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-sequential-threads-see-in-2020/845671)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 476\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-sequential-threads-see-in-2020/845671 "2020-07-08T02:01:49Z")
\*\* A real “I Am My Own Grandpa” What was Grandma (or Grandpa) doing in the kitchen or outside all day?\*\* Being their own grandpa. Lame, yes, but I was dying to post that new sequential thread title. Happy 2020 everyon… --- ## [Vbulletin or Discourse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vbulletin-or-discourse/912161)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vbulletin-or-discourse/912161 "2020-07-08T01:51:36Z")
poll Which build of messageboard would you like the SDMB to be on? --- ## [Low budget movies, shot in extreme close up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-budget-movies-shot-in-extreme-close-up/914531)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-budget-movies-shot-in-extreme-close-up/914531 "2020-07-08T01:40:14Z")
I have noticed within the past few years that low budget movies make a stupid attempt to hide their failures, in acting, scene setting and other sundries, by shooting most of the film in extreme closeup and shaky cam. Ev… --- ## [Intrusive ads on my Samsung Android phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intrusive-ads-on-my-samsung-android-phone/914540)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intrusive-ads-on-my-samsung-android-phone/914540 "2020-07-08T01:17:08Z")
Samsung S7 Edge, Android 8.0.0. Several days ago, full-screen ads started popping up every few hours. I’ve looked online, and among the cures I’ve attempted are deleting recently added apps (in Safe Mode), and installin… --- ## [Laws governing cremation remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laws-governing-cremation-remains/914403)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laws-governing-cremation-remains/914403 "2020-07-07T23:56:20Z")
My friend Gregs wife died quite a while ago. She was cremated. All of a sudden, out of the blue, her estranged brother came out of the woodwork and demanded he be given some of her ashes. She had nothing in her will or … --- ## [How worried should we be about this traffic ticket?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-should-we-be-about-this-traffic-ticket/913850)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-worried-should-we-be-about-this-traffic-ticket/913850 "2020-07-07T23:35:11Z")
About six years ago, my daughter received a speeding ticket in a tiny town in Central Texas. She was going something like 70 in a 35. Her excuse was that she could see the 70mph sign, though she had not actually passed… --- ## [How Do You Clean Sheepskin Car Seat Covers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-clean-sheepskin-car-seat-covers/212654)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-clean-sheepskin-car-seat-covers/212654 "2020-07-07T22:25:06Z")
I ask because mine are filthy-and my local drycleaner will not clean them. Is it possible to wash them? I’d sure appreciate some advice! --- ## [Returning posters in the TubaDiva memorial thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/returning-posters-in-the-tubadiva-memorial-thread/914247)
**Author:** [@flurb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flurb)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/returning-posters-in-the-tubadiva-memorial-thread/914247 "2020-07-07T22:24:48Z")
Is there anyway to turn off the smiley face notification every time a returning poster posts in the TubaDiva memorial thread? It just feels wrong. --- ## [What will be the long-term effect of sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning everything in sight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-be-the-long-term-effect-of-sanitizing-disinfecting-and-cleaning-everything-in-sight/855315)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-be-the-long-term-effect-of-sanitizing-disinfecting-and-cleaning-everything-in-sight/855315 "2020-07-07T22:20:16Z")
I’m hoping some of you scientifical types will weigh in on this. It’s my understanding that there’s such a thing as being “too clean,” and that people need to be around a certain amount of dirt, bacteria, germs, etc. I … --- ## [How do I find my user profile?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-my-user-profile/914670)
**Author:** [@artemis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/artemis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-my-user-profile/914670 "2020-07-07T21:26:27Z")
Help! This is the first time I’ve visited the new board, and I am totally lost. All I see now that I am finally logged in is a magnifying glass search icon and the three-line “go to another topic list or category” butt… --- ## [The crash of PIA Flight 8303 - very strange](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-crash-of-pia-flight-8303-very-strange/854538)
**Author:** [@Xema](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xema)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-crash-of-pia-flight-8303-very-strange/854538 "2020-07-07T21:13:19Z")
On May 22 Pakistan International Airlines Flight 8303 (an Airbus A320) from Lahore to Karachi crashed in a crowded urban area just short of runway 25L. 97 of the 99 people on board were killed. (It’s remarkable that 2 … --- ## [Can You Date a Song Just By Listening?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-date-a-song-just-by-listening/914412)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-date-a-song-just-by-listening/914412 "2020-07-07T20:58:48Z")
If so, can you describe how you are able to do with, and if you can, what are the characteristics? Sometimes I can’t describe it using the proper nomenclature, and have to resort to giving examples of a certain song, som… --- ## [Racy Classical Painting - know this one? \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racy-classical-painting-know-this-one-edited-title/614139)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2012, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/racy-classical-painting-know-this-one-edited-title/614139 "2012-02-28T04:39:46Z")
Saw this in the NY Times, used as the cover of a record - Amazon Link Appears to be another in the long line of “Artist does religious painting and charges it with sexuality.” Anyone know this painting? Was it well-kn… --- ## [Are we going to see a lot more virus liability waivers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-going-to-see-a-lot-more-virus-liability-waivers/914505)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-we-going-to-see-a-lot-more-virus-liability-waivers/914505 "2020-07-07T20:42:18Z")
It’s abundantly clear (to me, at least) that large gatherings such as concerts and sporting events will NOT be suspended until a vaccine is found. Given that, for all the fun that was made of Trump’s liability waivers fo… --- ## [If Covid immunity lasts only a short time, wouldn't we need vaccinations every few months?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-covid-immunity-lasts-only-a-short-time-wouldnt-we-need-vaccinations-every-few-months/914516)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-covid-immunity-lasts-only-a-short-time-wouldnt-we-need-vaccinations-every-few-months/914516 "2020-07-07T19:26:28Z")
These articles say Covid immunity may only last a short time: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/immunity-to-the-coronavirus-is-fragile-and-short-lived-immunologist-warns/ar-BB16oSue I am assuming that the body… --- ## [Will Meat Just Be Obsolete Some Day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-meat-just-be-obsolete-some-day/913515)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-meat-just-be-obsolete-some-day/913515 "2020-07-07T19:03:24Z")
I already brought this up on Twitter. But no one replied. Vegans must have it tough. We don’t seem to be any closer to banning meat, despite much of the campaigning and lobbying that they have apparently done. But I don… --- ## [Your Favorite "Angry Humor"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-angry-humor/914475)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-angry-humor/914475 "2020-07-07T19:02:50Z")
Do you have any good examples? Stand-up, movies, shows, interviews, etc… ? As much as I love to laugh, I usually need it mainlined via stand-up comedy, Bill Hicks, George Carlin… Mort Sahl might be my funniest, but he d… --- ## [Concentration issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concentration-issues/914524)
**Author:** [@awahl1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/awahl1138)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concentration-issues/914524 "2020-07-07T18:51:57Z")
Hi! New here. I didn’t immediately see introduction threads so let this rather sad admission be people’s first impression of me. Is concentration an issue for anybody else? Specifically reading. There’s so many interest… --- ## [Ways to change the subject? TOPIC IDEAS WELCOME](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-change-the-subject-topic-ideas-welcome/914392)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-change-the-subject-topic-ideas-welcome/914392 "2020-07-07T18:42:13Z")
The purpose of this thread is to brainstorm some nice, neutral topics one can use to swiftly change the subject. I have an upcoming visit by my rather challenging parents, but I think this could benefit others in simila… --- ## [Movies you return to periodically for solace and restoration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-return-to-periodically-for-solace-and-restoration/914493)
**Author:** [@Crane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crane)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-return-to-periodically-for-solace-and-restoration/914493 "2020-07-07T18:19:16Z")
Those you view in the way you would read a familiar poem: 84 Sharing Cross Road Miss Potter The Reivers --- ## [Hey pilots: Flying through MOAs (Military Operational Areas)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-pilots-flying-through-moas-military-operational-areas/914328)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-pilots-flying-through-moas-military-operational-areas/914328 "2020-07-07T17:52:16Z")
I have some open land down in Southern New Mexico, underneath CATO MOA & SMITTY MOA, which IIRC starts at 500’ AGL and extends past 50k feet. This particular MOA is used by the NM ANG. A couple of nights ago (Thursday … --- ## [Good lord, up the character count, PLEASE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-lord-up-the-character-count-please/914639)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-lord-up-the-character-count-please/914639 "2020-07-07T17:51:42Z")
With this board, I feel it is as important as ever to regularly use quotes. I’ve almost gotten in a couple fights from misunderstandings because someone hit the + button instead of directly talking to me. But that eats… --- ## [Anyone sell a domain? Sell it at auction? Experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-sell-a-domain-sell-it-at-auction-experiences/841403)
**Author:** [@edwardcoast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwardcoast)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-sell-a-domain-sell-it-at-auction-experiences/841403 "2019-10-07T18:45:46Z")
We have some domains we would like to sell. I’ve heard of domain auctions. Anyone have experience with this? What services do you recommend? --- ## [Do you eat fast food in the car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-eat-fast-food-in-the-car/913548)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-eat-fast-food-in-the-car/913548 "2020-07-07T17:13:12Z")
Spin off of the Taco Bell thread: Why is everyone's main complaint about Taco Bell the fact it's not "authentic Mexican food"? - #76 by jz78817 It seems bizarre to me. If I’m doing a road trip, I’ll stop and eat in for … --- ## [U of Alabama on BLM](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-of-alabama-on-blm/914387)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-of-alabama-on-blm/914387 "2020-07-07T16:58:10Z")
I wouldn’t consider this mundane but the UA football team put out (to me) a powerful message: There’s probably nobody more influential in Alabama than Saban and maybe this moves the needle a tiny bit. Hopefully this i… --- ## [Insights - Potential Roommate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insights-potential-roommate/914378)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insights-potential-roommate/914378 "2020-07-07T16:43:09Z")
Background: My husband and I separated about two years ago, and I kept the house. I wasn’t planning on renting any rooms out, but a good friend asked if he could rent a room from me and talked me into it. I wound up ha… --- ## [Why are meat processing plants such a specific problem area](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-meat-processing-plants-such-a-specific-problem-area/913763)
**Author:** [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-meat-processing-plants-such-a-specific-problem-area/913763 "2020-07-07T16:30:39Z")
It’s not only in the US that meat processing plants and abattoirs are hot spots. One of the places in Australia that flared up was a meatworks, and this in a country where community transmission was generally measuring … --- ## [Will standing for the anthem be someday seen as more controversial than kneeling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-standing-for-the-anthem-be-someday-seen-as-more-controversial-than-kneeling/914336)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-standing-for-the-anthem-be-someday-seen-as-more-controversial-than-kneeling/914336 "2020-07-07T16:24:21Z")
It’s possible that the tide is eventually shifting in favor of kneeling to the point where one day an NFL player standing for the anthem may be viewed as doing something more controversial than one who is kneeling (espec… --- ## [Rorschach Test: Pregnant white woman brandishing gun at black women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rorschach-test-pregnant-white-woman-brandishing-gun-at-black-women/914365)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rorschach-test-pregnant-white-woman-brandishing-gun-at-black-women/914365 "2020-07-07T16:07:19Z")
The white couple seem like ignorant assholes and probably voted for Trump. But I’m not sure they’re in the wrong, when the black people are the ones threatening to beat them up–and then one of them tries to block the c… --- ## [Fed Court: Presidential electors can vote as they wish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fed-court-presidential-electors-can-vote-as-they-wish/839046)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fed-court-presidential-electors-can-vote-as-they-wish/839046 "2020-07-07T16:03:17Z")
A court ruling just changed how we pick our president Tweet from WH in 3… 2… 1– [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1799) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1801)