# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1949 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1950 --- ## [Please add to my list of bands with 'deer" themed names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-add-to-my-list-of-bands-with-deer-themed-names/850507)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-add-to-my-list-of-bands-with-deer-themed-names/850507 "2020-03-31T11:39:43Z")
Deer Tick Deer Hoof Deerhunter The Deer Tracks The Antlers …and also attempt to explain why there are so many (somewhat current) bands that have deer-themed names. --- ## [FDA approves emergency use of hydroxychloroquine for covid-19 treatment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fda-approves-emergency-use-of-hydroxychloroquine-for-covid-19-treatment/850682)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fda-approves-emergency-use-of-hydroxychloroquine-for-covid-19-treatment/850682 "2020-03-31T11:34:08Z")
--- ## [Seat belt laws - for "classic" cars....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seat-belt-laws-for-classic-cars/850578)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seat-belt-laws-for-classic-cars/850578 "2020-03-31T11:23:39Z")
I was watching a video about a woman and her 1957 Chevy, and I noticed there were no seat belts. It wasn’t a “show car” - she used it for regular road/highway driving. From what I understand - if the car w… --- ## [What is it called when central banks buy stocks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-called-when-central-banks-buy-stocks/849152)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-called-when-central-banks-buy-stocks/849152 "2020-03-31T11:19:15Z")
So the markets are tanking. People are declaring “the end of fiscal policy” and demanding more forceful measures to combat the looming recession than rate cuts and quantitative easing. Namely, I am seeing floated the ide… --- ## [Pay your bills if you have the money. Just do that.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pay-your-bills-if-you-have-the-money-just-do-that/850637)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pay-your-bills-if-you-have-the-money-just-do-that/850637 "2020-03-31T10:29:33Z")
Many entities have said that they will forgive bills for now if they are not paid, but folks, that doesn’t mean they will go away. For the most part, it just means that you will have to pay more later. This bill forgiv… --- ## [Instacart strike imminent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instacart-strike-imminent/850678)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instacart-strike-imminent/850678 "2020-03-31T09:53:08Z")
Supposedly today. Can’t blame them for wanting proper protections in place, but it sure puts a hitch in things for a lot of people who can’t go to stores to shop. We were expecting delivery tomorrow from two different s… --- ## [Sanitizing at home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sanitizing-at-home/850718)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sanitizing-at-home/850718 "2020-03-31T09:30:56Z")
If you don’t go out, except to your yard, and you don’t see anyone, and if when you do go out you sanitize door knobs, car doors, counters where you put bags, etc., and you wash your hands to the bone, is it really nece… --- ## [Anyone run out of TP yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-run-out-of-tp-yet/850475)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-run-out-of-tp-yet/850475 "2020-03-31T08:52:01Z")
Still a scarce commodity, but wondering if anyone ran out yet? If so how are you coping? The most obvious replacement is facial tissue, paper towels and napkins, and I’ve seen suggestions of coffee filters. A bidet at… --- ## [A Lot of People Walking Dogs In Your Neighborhood?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lot-of-people-walking-dogs-in-your-neighborhood/850651)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lot-of-people-walking-dogs-in-your-neighborhood/850651 "2020-03-31T07:18:20Z")
They sure are in mine. And in the metro area too. In fact I was in Berkeley (a suburb north of Detroit). I often go to a 7-11 there. Anyway, you wouldn’t believe how many people were walking their dogs there. And often… --- ## [Persistent Obsession](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persistent-obsession/843669)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persistent-obsession/843669 "2020-03-31T06:54:53Z")
So I haven’t been able to get over the article on Buddhism that I can’t find. It’s just the one line about “if buddhism isn’t true then our worries and correct……”. I can’t really remember the rest of what it said but it … --- ## [Catching "The Blob" 1958 W/ Steve McQueen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catching-the-blob-1958-w-steve-mcqueen/850527)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Taggart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_Taggart)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catching-the-blob-1958-w-steve-mcqueen/850527 "2020-03-31T05:39:14Z")
Cheesy and campy but I’m watching. Does keep you riveted. --- ## [IRS: Economic impact payments: What you need to know](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irs-economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know/850707)
**Author:** [@Alley\_Dweller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alley_Dweller)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irs-economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know/850707 "2020-03-31T04:49:55Z")
The IRS has posted News Release IR-2020-61 which contains the latest information about the distribution of the Economic Impact Payments (the $1200 checks). It includes answers to the following questions: \[ul\] \[li\]Wh… --- ## [Third Party Car Insurance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/third-party-car-insurance/850659)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/third-party-car-insurance/850659 "2020-03-31T04:25:43Z")
Does anyone have experience with this? It seems to be a little like health insurance for cars-- you pay the company a premium, and then if your car need a repair, they cover it in full, or partially. It is really advant… --- ## ["The Germans are a swinsih people."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-germans-are-a-swinsih-people/850668)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-germans-are-a-swinsih-people/850668 "2020-03-31T04:01:30Z")
Did Kaiser Wilhelm II say something like this on his abdication? I am fairly sure I read this in some book or another, but oddly I cannot find it on the Google. Can anyone set me straight? --- ## [Kingdom on Netflix - Korean Zombie show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kingdom-on-netflix-korean-zombie-show/850708)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kingdom-on-netflix-korean-zombie-show/850708 "2020-03-31T03:52:01Z")
During the quarantine/lockdown, my wife and I have watched all of Kingdom, a Korean show made by Netflix for Korea Netflix. Because Netflix made it, they also produced an English audio dub if you are interested, though t… --- ## [Opening a Comic Shop: What would YOU stock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opening-a-comic-shop-what-would-you-stock/844512)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opening-a-comic-shop-what-would-you-stock/844512 "2020-03-31T03:26:17Z")
Yes, it’s that time, my friends. As some of you may remember, I’m opening a comic and game shop. We’re getting ready to put in our first order for comics from Diamond and I thought I’d crowd source some ideas. Our con… --- ## [I am an essential employee in a "stay at home" state. Anyone else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-essential-employee-in-a-stay-at-home-state-anyone-else/850072)
**Author:** [@actualliberalnotoneofthose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/actualliberalnotoneofthose)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-an-essential-employee-in-a-stay-at-home-state-anyone-else/850072 "2020-03-31T02:49:20Z")
So, I’m a low wage hourly employee in a warehouse, which now means I’m “essential.” Personally, I am happy that I am still able to work and that I am being offered bonuses and overtime right now. My employer is offering … --- ## [Why are hearing aids so expensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-hearing-aids-so-expensive/850351)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-hearing-aids-so-expensive/850351 "2020-03-31T02:39:43Z")
I had a hearing test and will need hearing aids eventually, if not now. My sister has a pair that cost over $7000 :eek: Her insurance covered a chunk of that, but still. The technology in these must be similar to what’s … --- ## [1950s TV advertising](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1950s-tv-advertising/850624)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1950s-tv-advertising/850624 "2020-03-31T02:38:24Z")
For obvious reasons I’m having a lot of time at hand to watch Youtube clips these days, so I have seen a number of episodes of 1950s game shows, notably Grouhco Marx’ You Bet Your Life. It seems the business model of TV … --- ## [Rob Lowe - stroke?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rob-lowe-stroke/832016)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rob-lowe-stroke/832016 "2020-03-31T02:33:33Z")
I’ll admit I’m not much of a game show fan ( Jeopardy and the NEW match game excepted :)). Nor do I know that much about Rob Lowe but I do remember seeing him in a few shows. I don’t remember him having that Popeye mouth… --- ## [Why does the IT department require (working from home) laptops to be permanently charged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-it-department-require-working-from-home-laptops-to-be-permanently-charged/850650)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-it-department-require-working-from-home-laptops-to-be-permanently-charged/850650 "2020-03-31T02:05:31Z")
I’m referring to the Lenovo laptops a specific financial institution has allotted its employees so that they can work from home. An internal memo insists that the laptops should be charged as soon as their batteries have… --- ## [What's Adlai Stevenson's remaining realistic path to the nomination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-adlai-stevensons-remaining-realistic-path-to-the-nomination/850382)
**Author:** [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-adlai-stevensons-remaining-realistic-path-to-the-nomination/850382 "2020-03-31T01:59:39Z")
Inquiring minds want to know. --- ## [Another 'Identify this Film' — Texas, graduating HS students, tiny town, highway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-identify-this-film-texas-graduating-hs-students-tiny-town-highway/850631)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-identify-this-film-texas-graduating-hs-students-tiny-town-highway/850631 "2020-03-31T01:58:32Z")
Four male students are graduating high school and constitute the school’s entire graduating class. It’s a very tiny town. They’re doing the equivalent of a graduation party: parked smack dab in the middle of the highw… --- ## [Randomized study shows positive results for hydroxychloroquine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/randomized-study-shows-positive-results-for-hydroxychloroquine/850692)
**Author:** [@Tigers2B1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tigers2B1)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/randomized-study-shows-positive-results-for-hydroxychloroquine/850692 "2020-03-31T01:50:43Z")
Number of patients in study was 62. A little over 80% of patients on hydroxychloroquine showed Improvement versus 55% of those in the control group. No patients in hydroxychloroquine group develop severe symptoms. I beli… --- ## [Somewhere in the darkness, the Gambler, he broke even (RIP Kenny Rogers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somewhere-in-the-darkness-the-gambler-he-broke-even-rip-kenny-rogers/849945)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somewhere-in-the-darkness-the-gambler-he-broke-even-rip-kenny-rogers/849945 "2020-03-31T01:47:21Z")
It’s a little buried in the news right now because of everything going on right now, but it’s come out tonight that Kenny Rogers is dead of natural causes at age 81. I can’t say I was ever a huge fan of his, but he was … --- ## [Training book for dogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/training-book-for-dogs/808869)
**Author:** [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Face_Intentionally_Left_Blank)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/training-book-for-dogs/808869 "2020-03-31T00:55:49Z")
Since there’s no factual answer to be had and I’m fielding opinions on the subject, I guess IMHO is the right place. My stepsister is a little woman. She’s 62, about 5’2", about 110 lbs. Has a lot of health issues, un… --- ## [how to use a webcam for work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-use-a-webcam-for-work/850547)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-use-a-webcam-for-work/850547 "2020-03-31T00:27:12Z")
Working from home. At my company we have a lot of remote workers, and we have meetings once a week. Microsoft Teams. These have never been video meetings. But now the company has requested that we have video when we hav… --- ## [The coronavirus relief bill. Why no vote?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-coronavirus-relief-bill-why-no-vote/850582)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2020, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-coronavirus-relief-bill-why-no-vote/850582 "2020-03-31T00:24:41Z")
Basically the bill passed congress with only a voice (aye or nay) vote. Not a recorded vote even though some wanted it. Is that good or bad? I think we should know how our representatives voted. LINK Its down in abou… --- ## [Is "chick" allowed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-chick-allowed/850701)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-chick-allowed/850701 "2020-03-30T22:45:04Z")
Double post --- ## [Piper Cub begins to appreciate the seriousness of the situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piper-cub-begins-to-appreciate-the-seriousness-of-the-situation/850700)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/piper-cub-begins-to-appreciate-the-seriousness-of-the-situation/850700 "2020-03-30T22:13:09Z")
“Dad”, said the Cub, “how long is this corona thing going to last for?” “Don’t know, Cub”, I replied. “We’re relying on the doctors and scientists to tell us when things get back to normal.” “So it could go on for a l… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1948) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=1950)