# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1812 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1813 --- ## [A moment of bitter nostalgia... when a CV forum was first proposed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-moment-of-bitter-nostalgia-when-a-cv-forum-was-first-proposed/913432)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-moment-of-bitter-nostalgia-when-a-cv-forum-was-first-proposed/913432 "2020-06-28T15:28:46Z")
I’ll start with my own naively optimistic reply to the question, “Should the SBMB have a (hopefully) temporary Coronavirus forum?” I voted no as did many others because reasons. This was mid-March, or in real time, app… --- ## [Abolish the police?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abolish-the-police/855205)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 471\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abolish-the-police/855205 "2020-06-28T14:03:56Z")
Yesterday Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey was asked by a protester if he was in favor of defunding the police. When he asked if that meant “abolition of it?”, the protester said “one in the same.” Frey then said he didn’t … --- ## [Watching: The Spy, on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-the-spy-on-netflix/913481)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-the-spy-on-netflix/913481 "2020-06-28T13:23:35Z")
Sacha Baron Cohen stars in a drama about an Israeli spy who infiltrated Syria in the early 60’s. Based on true events. SBC is excellent as a serious actor and the story is quite good. About 2/3 of the way through. An… --- ## [Women's soccer league is holding a tournament](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-soccer-league-is-holding-a-tournament/913418)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-soccer-league-is-holding-a-tournament/913418 "2020-06-28T13:01:21Z")
We watched the first game between the Thorns and the Courage today. Between them, they’ve won the last three championships. Courage won 2-1, and the players were clearly out of shape. What was weird is that CBS chose to … --- ## [Last Physicist to fund his own research](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-physicist-to-fund-his-own-research/911881)
**Author:** [@am77494](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/am77494)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-physicist-to-fund-his-own-research/911881 "2020-06-28T12:52:55Z")
Wanted to check out the new board by posting a question. So far I love it. Thank you unsung heroes for the great transition. So when you read the history of physics or geology, there were lots of scientists (e.g. Cavend… --- ## [Earliest Movies About Drug Addiction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-movies-about-drug-addiction/850829)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-movies-about-drug-addiction/850829 "2020-06-28T12:38:15Z")
Or taboo in general… The earlier, the better, as they seem to handle the subject matter better, especially with quality writing, instead of being crass… Nothing after the 1970s. From any country. For some reason, they j… --- ## [Successful Movie Responses To PC BS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/successful-movie-responses-to-pc-bs/913462)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/successful-movie-responses-to-pc-bs/913462 "2020-06-28T12:29:24Z")
Has there been a time when someone went against the latest trendy orthodoxy and was very successful? If so, please list the person and the work they did. I’m wondering if there’s someone with talent and a good heart who … --- ## ["Community" or "Parks and Recreation"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-or-parks-and-recreation/851340)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-or-parks-and-recreation/851340 "2020-06-28T12:28:57Z")
Which is the better show? Seeking responses only from those who are familiar with both. mmm (no, I didn’t forget to include an “other” or “neither” option) --- ## [What will McConnell do if a Supreme Court vacancy occurs before November, and how will the nation react?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-mcconnell-do-if-a-supreme-court-vacancy-occurs-before-november-and-how-will-the-nation-react/913327)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-mcconnell-do-if-a-supreme-court-vacancy-occurs-before-november-and-how-will-the-nation-react/913327 "2020-06-28T10:11:42Z")
It is entirely possible that a vacancy could occur before the election. What do you think he will do? Ram a Trump nomination through? Or hold off until after the inauguration? I would fully expect him to go for confir… --- ## [Seinfeld's Bedroom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seinfelds-bedroom/473898)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seinfelds-bedroom/473898 "2020-06-28T06:46:59Z")
The other night, I was watching the Seinfeld (“The Stakeout”)were Jerry and Elaine go to a bar for Elaine’s friend’s birthday and Jerry starts flirting with lawyer (played by Mia Sara.) He and George hang out in the lob… --- ## [Free Association -- Characters, Actors, Celebrities, etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-association-characters-actors-celebrities-etc/648534)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 17186\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-association-characters-actors-celebrities-etc/648534 "2020-06-28T05:50:37Z")
Randolph --- ## [Keep a Word, Delete a Word](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-a-word-delete-a-word/719013)
**Author:** [@esmeralda2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/esmeralda2)\ **Replies:** 24630\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-a-word-delete-a-word/719013 "2020-06-28T05:48:05Z")
It’s called Keep a Word - Delete a Word. Example: I post the first two words. Couch Potato the next person quotes me and changes one of the words: Potato Pancake The next person quotes that and changes it: Pancake … --- ## [I Just Tried Mead for the First Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-tried-mead-for-the-first-time/913270)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-tried-mead-for-the-first-time/913270 "2020-06-28T05:30:39Z")
Pretty much what it says on the tin: I picked up a bottle of Oliver Winery’s Camelot Mead. Poured myself a glass and had a sip. Yep, that is definitely fermented honey. It’s… OK. A bit sweeter than I like my drinks … --- ## [Are the powers that be really going to remain silent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-powers-that-be-really-going-to-remain-silent/913404)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-powers-that-be-really-going-to-remain-silent/913404 "2020-06-28T04:55:24Z")
I’d like to know if there are any check and balances WRT Mods? Because Chronos is trip’n and you all KNOW he is trip’n, yet you remain silent. If this board doesn’t have the posters’ best interest at heart. Well, that’s… --- ## [I don't see how I can "reply with quote" in a thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-see-how-i-can-reply-with-quote-in-a-thread/911727)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-see-how-i-can-reply-with-quote-in-a-thread/911727 "2020-06-28T04:37:23Z")
Anyone know? --- ## [Is there a rule about people posting as web sites?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-rule-about-people-posting-as-web-sites/913483)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-rule-about-people-posting-as-web-sites/913483 "2020-06-28T04:04:33Z")
Alienbabble hasn’t said anything trolly or spammy, but they post as the website, with a link to the site’s URL. I’m wondering if that falls under the banner of advertising. --- ## [7500 -- Movie on Amazon Prime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7500-movie-on-amazon-prime/913463)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7500-movie-on-amazon-prime/913463 "2020-06-28T03:54:35Z")
The movie 7500, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, isn’t too bad. It’s not Earth-shattering, change-your-life great, but a decent use of around 90 minutes. Gordon-Levitt plays the First Officer on a German airliner going f… --- ## [Beckdawreks bad, bad, bad new board experience](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beckdawreks-bad-bad-bad-new-board-experience/911876)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beckdawreks-bad-bad-bad-new-board-experience/911876 "2020-06-28T02:22:33Z")
Hey, it’s not too bad. This ol’granny is about as un-techy as you can get. My Avatar has stymied me. I’m on the search for a new better one. I miss my post count showing up. The pet pix was fun for the short time the… --- ## [Supreme Court rules on DACA.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-rules-on-daca/855905)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supreme-court-rules-on-daca/855905 "2020-06-28T01:49:00Z")
It looks like it’s just a kick down the road. But for now, the dreamers are safe. --- ## [Speakers with scratchy sound](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speakers-with-scratchy-sound/855630)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speakers-with-scratchy-sound/855630 "2020-06-28T01:49:09Z")
I don’t know how to properly described this, but I have a brand new sound bar connected to my TV with ARC. I have noticed that the voices sound kind of scratchy/buzzing when they pronounce the letter s. Do you know what … --- ## [Anyone else get a second stimulus check?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-get-a-second-stimulus-check/854654)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-get-a-second-stimulus-check/854654 "2020-06-28T01:40:14Z")
I checked my bank account yesterday morning, just as a I do every morning, and had a lot more money than I should have. Turned out the government had just given me $1,200. Since I got my first stimulus check when I shoul… --- ## [Trump's June 2020 Phoenix AZ rally](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-june-2020-phoenix-az-rally/912519)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-june-2020-phoenix-az-rally/912519 "2020-06-28T01:38:27Z")
In 3 hours, Trump is scheduled to take the stage in Phoenix and Trump up his fans. Reportedly people were lining up early this morning, which is prolly not a bad idea if you want one of the only 3,000 or so seats availa… --- ## [Uncategorized/\ on iPhone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uncategorized-welcome-to-discourse-on-iphone/913355)
**Author:** [@Pitchmeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pitchmeister)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uncategorized-welcome-to-discourse-on-iphone/913355 "2020-06-28T00:47:12Z")
On my iPhone (Safari, running iOS 13.5) there is an „Uncategorized“ entry with one topic „Welcome to Discourse“ on top of all other categories. This does not appear on my iPad or my laptop, does anybody know what’s up wi… --- ## [On wall outlets, USB and fast-charging](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-wall-outlets-usb-and-fast-charging/855352)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-wall-outlets-usb-and-fast-charging/855352 "2020-06-28T00:45:17Z")
I am changing some wall outlets to add USB for charging built into the box itself. I would love to get fast-charging and I know I don’t have to get chargers specific to my phone. For example in the current outlet I hav… --- ## [A need a recommendation for a water sealant for this application](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-need-a-recommendation-for-a-water-sealant-for-this-application/911087)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-need-a-recommendation-for-a-water-sealant-for-this-application/911087 "2020-06-28T00:06:50Z")
I have this above-ground swimming pool: Robot or human? (except that mine is an older model). This pool has four “windows” around the walls of the pool. These windows leak. Badly. The leaks start as cracks in the bl… --- ## [Planning for getting driveway paved](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planning-for-getting-driveway-paved/855657)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planning-for-getting-driveway-paved/855657 "2020-06-27T22:49:03Z")
I’m going to get my gravel driveway paved with asphalt in about a month. It’s 250 feet long with a steep hill and parking for about 6 cars at the top. I’m also going to get a 200 square foot pole barn bay paved with asph… --- ## [Can a sitting POTUS have her/his wages garnished by court order?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-sitting-potus-have-her-his-wages-garnished-by-court-order/911098)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-sitting-potus-have-her-his-wages-garnished-by-court-order/911098 "2020-06-27T22:44:17Z")
No jokes about parsley, please. Can a court ordered garnishment on a sitting President’s wages be enforced? --- ## [Failures so epic they qualify as art.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/failures-so-epic-they-qualify-as-art/855912)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/failures-so-epic-they-qualify-as-art/855912 "2020-06-27T22:11:34Z")
I nominate this spectacular equipment failure as one of the all time best “Oh shit” events. Note the cascading failures continuing further into the background over time. According to reddit, there were no serious injur… --- ## [OMG, what happened on TPIR today? Friday, June 26, 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omg-what-happened-on-tpir-today-friday-june-26-2020/913224)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omg-what-happened-on-tpir-today-friday-june-26-2020/913224 "2020-06-27T21:07:47Z")
This is life or death! :laughing: After the 2 contestants bid on the showcase there was a commercial break. I left the room briefly and when I came back I found that someone had turned the channel so I couldn’t go back … --- ## [COVID-19 Propaganda](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-19-propaganda/913304)
**Author:** [@Chumba\_Wumba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chumba_Wumba)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-19-propaganda/913304 "2020-06-27T20:53:52Z")
This graphic comes from the Facebook page for Medicare for All. No time frame is given for the new infections, so we do not know if these are new infections for a day, a week, or a month, and we are given no information… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1811) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1813)