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**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noahs-ark-done-as-furry-porn/853095 "2020-05-05T05:16:05Z")
(link is to SFW Tropes page:) El Arca (Western Animation) - TV Tropes So while Noah and his family were building and piloting the ark, a seething sex and power drama was playing out among the anthrocritters aboard. Part… --- ## [May the Fourth Be With You!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-the-fourth-be-with-you/853119)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-the-fourth-be-with-you/853119 "2020-05-05T04:43:57Z")
…and happy birthday to all my fellow Star Wars Day Peeps This is not exactly how I expected my fiftieth to turn out… --- ## [Mac Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mac-question/852850)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mac-question/852850 "2020-05-05T04:26:48Z")
I would like to set my display to have a green aspect. If you think about the way you can make the display “warmer” at night, to reduce sleep disturbance, I’m looking for a way to do that but with green tones, instead of… --- ## [Caren needs you to stop stealing food from her children's mouths.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caren-needs-you-to-stop-stealing-food-from-her-childrens-mouths/853044)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Turk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dan_Turk)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caren-needs-you-to-stop-stealing-food-from-her-childrens-mouths/853044 "2020-05-05T04:26:39Z")
This is the most entitled, tone-deaf writing I’ve ever seen. The original article, lampooned across the web, has been deleted. The original author has even nuked her entire Medium account. Some notable quotes: If t… --- ## [Why isn't The Straight Dope very popular?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-the-straight-dope-very-popular/850837)
**Author:** [@Doctorhmmmm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctorhmmmm)\ **Replies:** 234\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-isnt-the-straight-dope-very-popular/850837 "2020-05-05T04:11:32Z")
This site is so old and so cool I was just wondering why such a nostalgic and cool place not very popular? --- ## [Will the MCU movies age well?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-mcu-movies-age-well/852985)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-mcu-movies-age-well/852985 "2020-05-05T03:58:51Z")
I was just watching a YouTube video about superhero movies that haven’t aged well. And it made we wonder if the currently popular movies in the genre will suffer the same fate. Twenty years from now, will people still t… --- ## [weekly oscillation of new daily cases](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekly-oscillation-of-new-daily-cases/853121)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weekly-oscillation-of-new-daily-cases/853121 "2020-05-05T03:01:24Z")
I’ve noted that there seems to be about a 7 day oscillating rise and fall of daily reported cases on the worldometer site for the U.S. United States COVID - Coronavirus Statistics - Worldometer It appears a bit in the d… --- ## [James T. Kirk never courtmartialed for losing crew?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-t-kirk-never-courtmartialed-for-losing-crew/852840)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-t-kirk-never-courtmartialed-for-losing-crew/852840 "2020-05-05T02:33:51Z")
With this quarantine business, I’ve been re-watching Star Trek’s Original Series, in order, and something stuck out to me; James T. Kirk is going through a lot of crewmembers. How is it this guy was never court martiale… --- ## [Tony Robbins: COVID-19 Denier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-robbins-covid-19-denier/853056)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-robbins-covid-19-denier/853056 "2020-05-05T02:13:58Z")
Another phony baloney self help fraud, now telling his idiotic followers COVID-19 is something that can be “overcome” with his film flam mind tricks: Tony Robbins Talks About Coronavirus, How To Adjust Your Mindset In P… --- ## [Equal pay for men and women in sports.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/equal-pay-for-men-and-women-in-sports/754176)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/equal-pay-for-men-and-women-in-sports/754176 "2020-05-05T02:04:56Z")
I just saw a 15 minute video by\*\* Sargon of Akkad \*\*about female Football/(soccer) players suing to get paid as much as men do, and I couldn’t disagree with him more. …Though I have NO idea how it, (women getting paid a… --- ## [Try the CheeseWiz, my homemade cheese-tracking web app](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/try-the-cheesewiz-my-homemade-cheese-tracking-web-app/850931)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/try-the-cheesewiz-my-homemade-cheese-tracking-web-app/850931 "2020-05-05T01:48:43Z")
www.cheesewiz.app In an ongoing attempt to keep my programming skills current I’ve created a cheese-tracking web app I’ve called the CheeseWiz (or CheeseWizard). It’s intended to be used to keep track of cheeses that y… --- ## [Just one of the things I hate about this crisis: the shoe is always about to drop in 2 weeks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-one-of-the-things-i-hate-about-this-crisis-the-shoe-is-always-about-to-drop-in-2-weeks/852765)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-one-of-the-things-i-hate-about-this-crisis-the-shoe-is-always-about-to-drop-in-2-weeks/852765 "2020-05-05T01:29:15Z")
I keep hearing it over and over: “Just you wait another couple of weeks. Things will REALLY get bad then.” “We haven’t seen the peak yet. Just wait another couple of weeks.” And so on and so forth. For the past month.… --- ## [Lindblad Expeditions and Government Bailout](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lindblad-expeditions-and-government-bailout/853038)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lindblad-expeditions-and-government-bailout/853038 "2020-05-05T01:16:10Z")
A luxury cruiseline associated with National Geographic received 6.6 million under the Paycheck Protection Program. Washington Post and others reported on this cruiseline (market capitalization of $300 million)–and, unde… --- ## [Covid Life:What about the stupid ones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-life-what-about-the-stupid-ones/852937)
**Author:** [@Turki-lurki](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turki-lurki)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-life-what-about-the-stupid-ones/852937 "2020-05-05T01:00:58Z")
I apologize if this sounds arrogant, but my question is serious. There are more and more situations where a small number of people behaving stupidly can do massive damage. I don’t mean ignorant people- they can be taught… --- ## [You have 102 billion dollars and have to give 100 billion away, what do you do with it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-102-billion-dollars-and-have-to-give-100-billion-away-what-do-you-do-with-it/852999)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-102-billion-dollars-and-have-to-give-100-billion-away-what-do-you-do-with-it/852999 "2020-05-05T00:59:28Z")
Rich uncle sucker gives you 102 billion dollars on his death bed with the intention that you keep 2 billion for yourself and to build a trust to take care of extended family (2 billion invested conservatively should prov… --- ## [Former staffer accuses Joe Biden of sexual assault](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-staffer-accuses-joe-biden-of-sexual-assault/850393)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 824\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-staffer-accuses-joe-biden-of-sexual-assault/850393 "2020-05-05T00:24:59Z")
Her name is Tara Reade. Story. Full Interview. Additional story. Of course many Democrats have recently said that when a woman alleges sexual assault , we should presume she’s telling the truth. Joe Biden, for examp… --- ## [What to do with 200+ rhino figurines, art, toys, etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-200-rhino-figurines-art-toys-etc/853011)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-200-rhino-figurines-art-toys-etc/853011 "2020-05-04T23:25:04Z")
When I was about 18 I got to pet a baby rhino. I was so enchanted I told everyone. and to the point that I’d like to do something with them. Some are very lovely, and expensive, jade, etc. There is artwork including a n… --- ## [Copyright question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-question/849371)
**Author:** [@Rich\_Mann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rich_Mann)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copyright-question/849371 "2020-05-04T23:15:38Z")
Our son is a brilliant artist. He also occasionally\* suffers from profound autism. He doesn’t paint from life or his imagination, but only from photos. Most of these photos are certainly copyrighted. If we decide to sel… --- ## [Kindle paperwhite alternative](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindle-paperwhite-alternative/853024)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kindle-paperwhite-alternative/853024 "2020-05-04T23:03:46Z")
I own an android phone and a 7" amazon fire tablet. I used to have a kindle, but stepped on it by accident years ago and never replaced it. But I kind of miss the interface of a kindle over the LCD screen of a tablet o… --- ## [Taking political affiliation into account when considering the guilt or innocence of someone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-political-affiliation-into-account-when-considering-the-guilt-or-innocence-of-someone/853129)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-political-affiliation-into-account-when-considering-the-guilt-or-innocence-of-someone/853129 "2020-05-04T21:48:44Z")
I am definitely prone to giving greater weight, mentally, towards considering politicians or people on “my side” to be innocent and likewise skewing more towards considering people on “the other side” to be likelier to b… --- ## [Generator Owners - is Mobile Monitoring worth the cost?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generator-owners-is-mobile-monitoring-worth-the-cost/853066)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generator-owners-is-mobile-monitoring-worth-the-cost/853066 "2020-05-04T20:09:27Z")
I have a Generac Generator with Mobile link monitoring. It uses a Cellular connection to get status information from the generator. The hardware option from Generac cost $300. I originally signed up for a 3 year subscr… --- ## [How many of the following are harmful: vaccines, GMOs, fluoride?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-the-following-are-harmful-vaccines-gmos-fluoride/853033)
**Author:** [@scarface54345](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scarface54345)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-of-the-following-are-harmful-vaccines-gmos-fluoride/853033 "2020-05-04T19:18:20Z")
You may comment if you want to specify which are harmful and which are not. --- ## [Dems opposed to a Dem president running for re-election?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dems-opposed-to-a-dem-president-running-for-re-election/853071)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dems-opposed-to-a-dem-president-running-for-re-election/853071 "2020-05-04T19:10:55Z")
I believe the last time a lot of Democrats were against a Dem running for re-election was Johnson in 68. Is that right? I don’t recall a big movement against Carter, Clinton or Obama. Ted Kennedy ran in 1980 agai… --- ## [Can anyone suggest a good guide to Zoom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-suggest-a-good-guide-to-zoom/853083)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-suggest-a-good-guide-to-zoom/853083 "2020-05-04T19:08:09Z")
I am interested in both .pdf and video guides. Where can I find Zoom sessions to join? I am not a Zoom troll – just would like a lesson in Zoom. --- ## [Witnesses for a will during COVID?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witnesses-for-a-will-during-covid/853045)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witnesses-for-a-will-during-covid/853045 "2020-05-04T18:41:06Z")
I have a Living Will, but I don’t have a will. I have two adult children. I’ve been putting it off because it’s a hassle to get two witnesses together, as is required in Washington state. (I don’t necessarily need a nota… --- ## [Dandelion recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dandelion-recipes/853094)
**Author:** [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dandelion-recipes/853094 "2020-05-04T18:29:31Z")
Our yard is currently covered in beautiful yellow blossoms, many of which I’m leaving for the bees. The rest I’m trying out in various recipes. So far I’ve made two batches of jelly and I’m planning on making shortbread … --- ## [Bookbub: The free ones are always crap.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bookbub-the-free-ones-are-always-crap/853106)
**Author:** [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bookbub-the-free-ones-are-always-crap/853106 "2020-05-04T17:39:48Z")
Prove me wrong. Anybody had a good experience with a free Bookbub offering? --- ## [Web site to check status of payment and enter bank account information is up.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/web-site-to-check-status-of-payment-and-enter-bank-account-information-is-up/851842)
**Author:** [@Alley\_Dweller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alley_Dweller)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/web-site-to-check-status-of-payment-and-enter-bank-account-information-is-up/851842 "2020-05-04T17:23:17Z")
You can use this web site to check the status of your payment and, if the Treasury does not have direct deposit information, you can update your bank account information. Enjoy! (But don’t get too stimulated.) --- ## [What if Trump just disappeared?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-just-disappeared/853077)
**Author:** [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-trump-just-disappeared/853077 "2020-05-04T17:18:40Z")
And then Pence got into a serious car accident, after which he is declared dead. And then Pelosi becomes president. But she shoots someone on 5th Avenue, and then it turns out it was self-defense, and that the person was… --- ## [Apple mavens: need help switching from old to new iPhone, with wrinkles.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-mavens-need-help-switching-from-old-to-new-iphone-with-wrinkles/853002)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-mavens-need-help-switching-from-old-to-new-iphone-with-wrinkles/853002 "2020-05-04T16:52:13Z")
Back in December, I unintentionally bricked my wife’s old iPad because I misunderstood some online instructions and thought I could associate it with a new Apple ID by doing a hard reset. Didn’t work. Now I’ve just boug… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1891) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1893)