# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=216&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 217 --- ## [Obscure Quotes Only Fans Would Recognize](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-quotes-only-fans-would-recognize/1022781)
**Author:** [@IMadeLem0nade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMadeLem0nade)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-quotes-only-fans-would-recognize/1022781 "2025-10-24T14:38:35Z")
Write obscure quotes only a fan would recognize. TV shows, YouTube shows, and Movies are fair game. I’ll start you off. if you guess it correctly, you can choose a new quote. Bonus points if you can name the character! … --- ## [How do I get Firefox to stop asking my location?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-firefox-to-stop-asking-my-location/1024247)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 9:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-firefox-to-stop-asking-my-location/1024247 "2025-10-24T09:59:07Z")
Seems like every time I surf the Web, Firefox drops something like, “Share your location?” in some message box on top of my screen. I get it; it’s handy for local pizza delivery and such, but it is just a pain in the as… --- ## [MENACE: Upcoming turn based tactics game with strategic layer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/menace-upcoming-turn-based-tactics-game-with-strategic-layer/1024101)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/menace-upcoming-turn-based-tactics-game-with-strategic-layer/1024101 "2025-10-24T03:32:18Z")
I found out about MENACE a long time ago, long before it was even close to release. The game is being made by the same studio that made Battle Brothers, an incredibly fun tactics game with a minimalist art style that I W… --- ## [If you lived in the late 1930s in Germany when would you decide it is time to leave the country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-lived-in-the-late-1930s-in-germany-when-would-you-decide-it-is-time-to-leave-the-country/1023507)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-lived-in-the-late-1930s-in-germany-when-would-you-decide-it-is-time-to-leave-the-country/1023507 "2025-10-24T01:48:19Z")
I recently watched the video (below) of what looks like a delivery guy on a bike barely outracing ICE agents trying to capture him. This was in downtown Chicago yesterday. Smack-dab downtown, very nice area, I’ve been … --- ## [That infamous billboard Near Chehalis has been sold!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-infamous-billboard-near-chehalis-has-been-sold/1019296)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-infamous-billboard-near-chehalis-has-been-sold/1019296 "2025-10-24T01:40:35Z")
The Uncle Sam billboard off Interstate 5 in Lewis County, the one that has been spouting right wing claptrap for generations, has a new owner: the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation. That damn thing has be… --- ## [So, someone set our car on fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-someone-set-our-car-on-fire/1021118)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-someone-set-our-car-on-fire/1021118 "2025-10-24T00:52:11Z")
Well, that was unexpected… We were awoken in the middle of the night by a blaring car alarm, only to walk out and see our car on fire. The fire department arrived within a… --- ## [You get a cold! And you get a cold! And you get a cold!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-get-a-cold-and-you-get-a-cold-and-you-get-a-cold/1024178)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-get-a-cold-and-you-get-a-cold-and-you-get-a-cold/1024178 "2025-10-23T23:51:47Z")
Because, dammit, I don’t want to be wallowing here in solitary misery! Come be miserable with me, please. It started a few hours ago: the headache, the sore throat, the scratchiness in my voice, the sinus stuffiness, th… --- ## [Hard Boiled Eggs...how do you mark them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-boiled-eggs-how-do-you-mark-them/1024189)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-boiled-eggs-how-do-you-mark-them/1024189 "2025-10-23T23:50:51Z")
For much of my life I figured everyone did what my mom did with hard boiled eggs: she wrote “HB” on them with pencil and put them in the fridge. Then I noticed my wife draws a cute smiley face on them before putting the… --- ## [The Outer Worlds - now THIS is what I was waiting for](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-outer-worlds-now-this-is-what-i-was-waiting-for/937408)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-outer-worlds-now-this-is-what-i-was-waiting-for/937408 "2025-10-23T23:27:29Z")
I did not dislike Fallout 4 at all. In fact, it was a really great game in many ways and showed a lot of effort and detail went into it. It was, to me, the worst of the main Fallout games(Fallout 1-4 + New Vegas). OK, en… --- ## [DHS's new Luxury Jets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dhss-new-luxury-jets/1024216)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dhss-new-luxury-jets/1024216 "2025-10-23T23:07:16Z")
Somehow it follows that, if it’s imperative that Kristi Gnome have a new party plane, then it has to be a top-of-the-line Gulfstream G700. Two of them, to be precise. For her and her burly entourage. There should be a f… --- ## [Any idea what this thing is in my wall?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-idea-what-this-thing-is-in-my-wall/1024176)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-idea-what-this-thing-is-in-my-wall/1024176 "2025-10-23T23:01:42Z")
I live in an apartment building that was clearly built prior to WW2, though I have no idea how long before. There is still a genuine icebox in my kitchen (though I obviously don’t use it for its original purpose). My mo… --- ## [Car wash wax](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-wash-wax/1024197)
**Author:** [@stosh1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stosh1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-wash-wax/1024197 "2025-10-23T22:40:04Z")
What’s the closest I can get to a wax job at a car wash? --- ## [Peacemaker series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peacemaker-series/957829)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 322\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peacemaker-series/957829 "2025-10-23T19:14:42Z")
Just watched the first three episodes. Fun so far. Definitely more comedy than drama. Has a bit of a The Specials feel, IMO. --- ## [I involuntarily scream when I slip and fall now, did anyone else start doing that as they got older](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-involuntarily-scream-when-i-slip-and-fall-now-did-anyone-else-start-doing-that-as-they-got-older/1004018)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-involuntarily-scream-when-i-slip-and-fall-now-did-anyone-else-start-doing-that-as-they-got-older/1004018 "2025-10-23T18:35:08Z")
In my teens and 20s if I slipped and either almost fell or totally fell I would either be silent or I would laugh. Then starting in my mid 30s I started screaming involuntarily when this happened. I just had it happen e… --- ## [The Sting comments about the movie and a few questions (Spoilers of course, film is over 50 years old)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sting-comments-about-the-movie-and-a-few-questions-spoilers-of-course-film-is-over-50-years-old/1023449)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sting-comments-about-the-movie-and-a-few-questions-spoilers-of-course-film-is-over-50-years-old/1023449 "2025-10-23T18:14:00Z")
Spoiler Warning I saw The Sting early yesterday afternoon on Sundance and then rewatched late last night. I enjoyed it. Thr script is clever with interesting twists. The twist with the phony FBI agents is confusing. H… --- ## [Apologies to those who have to deal w/ me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apologies-to-those-who-have-to-deal-w-me/1024054)
**Author:** [@melaniethewitch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/melaniethewitch)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apologies-to-those-who-have-to-deal-w-me/1024054 "2025-10-23T18:10:36Z")
I have not been very creative recently, I am experiencing burnout although, that’s not a excuse I’m sorry if I act immature, I am 14. :wheelchair\_symbol: :cancer: :distorted\_face: --- ## [Do you fold your underwear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-fold-your-underwear/1023498)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-fold-your-underwear/1023498 "2025-10-23T17:33:20Z")
Or do you just cram it in a drawer or similar receptacle? poll --- ## [Terry Pratchett – Boots theory of poverty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terry-pratchett-boots-theory-of-poverty/1024094)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terry-pratchett-boots-theory-of-poverty/1024094 "2025-10-23T16:23:44Z")
Where do I find Terry Pratchett’s boots theory of poverty? I’ve seen it referred to on the Boards but can’t find it again. --- ## [Royal pew in San Paolo fuori le mura, Rome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-pew-in-san-paolo-fuori-le-mura-rome/387147)
**Author:** [@APB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/APB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/royal-pew-in-san-paolo-fuori-le-mura-rome/387147 "2025-10-23T15:42:24Z")
Yesterday’s Sunday Times ran this diary item claiming that the Pope is planning to present the Queen with a pew in/from San Paolo fuori le mura. But the article is a bit vague about the details. Is this the original pew… --- ## [Is "Rocky Mountain High" about a sociopath?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-rocky-mountain-high-about-a-sociopath/1024194)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-rocky-mountain-high-about-a-sociopath/1024194 "2025-10-23T15:28:41Z")
I was listening to the song yesterday and then I read the lyrics. And now I wonder. Sometimes the singer uses the first person, singing about things “I” have done. But other times the singer sings about things “he” has … --- ## [Diabetes recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diabetes-recipes/1024086)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diabetes-recipes/1024086 "2025-10-23T15:25:42Z")
I’m not sure if this should be here, but I figured, hey, it’s about food. About a month ago, my husband was hospitalized with a health scare. While he was in the hospital, we found out he has diabetes, his blood sugar wa… --- ## [What's the scam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-scam/1024106)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-scam/1024106 "2025-10-23T14:21:23Z")
I’ve gotten a few emails that are variations on this theme. Here’s the latest. I don’t know what the scam is but it seems there has to be one. My email address is in my own personal domain so there’s no chance they just … --- ## [If the beatles had debuted on Ed Sullivan right after Covid hit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-beatles-had-debuted-on-ed-sullivan-right-after-covid-hit/1024144)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-beatles-had-debuted-on-ed-sullivan-right-after-covid-hit/1024144 "2025-10-23T12:55:06Z")
If the beatles had debuted on Ed Sullivan right after covid hit, they’d be releasing abbey road this year. It happened that fast. --- ## [DMV (new CBS series)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dmv-new-cbs-series/1024142)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dmv-new-cbs-series/1024142 "2025-10-23T03:43:12Z")
This new series appears to be (mostly) satirical, and is set at a department of motor vehicles in the L.A. area. I saw the pilot last night, and this series appears promising. Has anyone else seen it? --- ## [Visualizing the mutual interference of three waves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visualizing-the-mutual-interference-of-three-waves/1024199)
**Author:** [@brossa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brossa)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visualizing-the-mutual-interference-of-three-waves/1024199 "2025-10-23T02:46:05Z")
Two waves of the same wavelength, traveling in opposite directions, will interfere so as to produce a standing wave. No problem; I can get a bit of string and secure one end and wiggle the other until I get nodes and ant… --- ## [How do you feel about Christmas decorations (in particular, outdoor lights) that few people will see](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-christmas-decorations-in-particular-outdoor-lights-that-few-people-will-see/1011083)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-christmas-decorations-in-particular-outdoor-lights-that-few-people-will-see/1011083 "2025-10-23T02:16:29Z")
We put some outdoor Christmas lights up today. Not many people will see them since our house does not have much visible frontage on the road, and it’s a fairly quiet country road anyway; the only people that will see th… --- ## [Which U.S. National Parks have you visited? (two separate polls)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-u-s-national-parks-have-you-visited-two-separate-polls/1024172)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-u-s-national-parks-have-you-visited-two-separate-polls/1024172 "2025-10-23T02:03:39Z")
poll poll --- ## [If gravity is not a force, why do things move?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-gravity-is-not-a-force-why-do-things-move/1020264)
**Author:** [@Yosh99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yosh99)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-gravity-is-not-a-force-why-do-things-move/1020264 "2025-10-22T22:57:40Z")
I asked a question here some time ago about the source for motion due to gravity and wasn’t completely satisfied that I understood the answer. I think I may have resolved it for myself, but could use some feedback on whe… --- ## [Make Movie Titles Less Impressive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-movie-titles-less-impressive/980452)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 1003\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-movie-titles-less-impressive/980452 "2025-10-22T22:57:10Z")
The Heroes Of Telemarketing The Seven Sandwich Guys The Puns Of Navarone Furminator Toastbusters --- ## [AI covers of classic songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-covers-of-classic-songs/1024200)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-covers-of-classic-songs/1024200 "2025-10-22T22:41:26Z")
This should go over well. People are using AI to make remixes or change the genre of various songs. Some of the results are good. Are there others that people are seeing that they feel are worth listening to? Here is a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=215&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=217&state=muted)