# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=222&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 223 --- ## [Prepping for Tron: Ares](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prepping-for-tron-ares/1021860)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prepping-for-tron-ares/1021860 "2025-10-14T17:45:44Z")
I saw a youtube video that talked about the whole Tron expanded universe. It seems like it would provide a good background for the upcoming Ares movie and so I’ll be hunting it up again, but are there other good resourc… --- ## [Oui Oui! Ze Pow-air of DUCKS! Carl Bark's Oil Paintings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oui-oui-ze-pow-air-of-ducks-carl-barks-oil-paintings/1023949)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oui-oui-ze-pow-air-of-ducks-carl-barks-oil-paintings/1023949 "2025-10-14T17:17:34Z")
Carl Barks was the cartoonist for the Disney Ducks Comics, & usually the writer, too. ”Duck Tales” was based on his work. Here Are His Oil Paintings. (LINK) --- ## [Do call tracking systems really help small businesses get more clients?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-call-tracking-systems-really-help-small-businesses-get-more-clients/1023953)
**Author:** [@tylerkelley1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tylerkelley1980)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 8:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-call-tracking-systems-really-help-small-businesses-get-more-clients/1023953 "2025-10-14T08:37:45Z")
I’ve seen small businesses use call tracking analytics to identify which ads or keywords actually bring in clients. When paired with automatic lead distribution, it streamlines follow-ups and improves conversion rates. S… --- ## [Japan Travel Suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japan-travel-suggestions/1023699)
**Author:** [@FinsToTheLeft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinsToTheLeft)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japan-travel-suggestions/1023699 "2025-10-14T04:16:17Z")
So I just booked flights to Japan for next September/October for 2 weeks, it will be our first trip to Asia. I’m scouring the usual tour books and YouTube for ideas as well as an extended chat session with ChatGPT, but I… --- ## [I Need a Battery-Powered Lamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-battery-powered-lamp/1023931)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-battery-powered-lamp/1023931 "2025-10-14T04:13:35Z")
Time to start Christmas shopping. My stepson needs a lamp to get him through power outages. What I am looking for is a lamp that he can use as a regular lamp in his living room, not a tiny camping lamp. When the power go… --- ## [WWE 2K25 video game review and follow-along thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwe-2k25-video-game-review-and-follow-along-thread/1023220)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wwe-2k25-video-game-review-and-follow-along-thread/1023220 "2025-10-14T02:24:36Z")
As someone who played at least 100, possibly 200 hours of WWE 2K24, color me impressed with WWE 2K25. It’s superior in every way where they made changes. I’ve put in 17 hours since getting it three days ago. I’m playing… --- ## [When a character in my dream knows a solution, but I don't](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-character-in-my-dream-knows-a-solution-but-i-dont/1023824)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-character-in-my-dream-knows-a-solution-but-i-dont/1023824 "2025-10-14T02:00:23Z")
I just find this very odd. This was a recent dream while I was sleeping. I was stuck without a car and was advised by a store owner to walk an (inconvenient) distance to the hotel. The worker there told me “he may hav… --- ## [What is your perfect breakfast sandwich?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-perfect-breakfast-sandwich/1023097)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-perfect-breakfast-sandwich/1023097 "2025-10-14T01:45:50Z")
In the What’s for Dinner thread, @wolfpup said: I also have a resistance to fast food for all sorts of reasons, but really enjoy what I’d describe as a ‘basic’ breakfast sandwich that most of the fast food places do qu… --- ## [If your TV had a feature that enabled you to mix your own sound, would you use it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-your-tv-had-a-feature-that-enabled-you-to-mix-your-own-sound-would-you-use-it/1023888)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-your-tv-had-a-feature-that-enabled-you-to-mix-your-own-sound-would-you-use-it/1023888 "2025-10-14T00:36:18Z")
In an age where the consumer industry thinks we all need to download an app to operate a “smart” toaster, I wonder if my idea is just another example of Tech No One Asked For, or is actually rather innovative. I would l… --- ## [What is the next language you want to learn and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-next-language-you-want-to-learn-and-why/1023784)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-next-language-you-want-to-learn-and-why/1023784 "2025-10-14T00:11:10Z")
Title phrased for all y’all polyglots. As for me, three years of French in school and I don’t know the language so I’m not bilingual. I’ve started learning Greek because if all of the stars align we would retire there.… --- ## [I sold a novel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-sold-a-novel/1014647)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-sold-a-novel/1014647 "2025-10-14T00:00:16Z")
My novel, The Cadaver Princess, will be published by Experimenter Publishing (Amazing Stories Books). I learned today that the cover will be done by award-winning artist Ron Miller. --- ## [2025 Nobel Prizes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-nobel-prizes/1023733)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2025-nobel-prizes/1023733 "2025-10-13T23:19:12Z")
The 2025 Nobel prizes are coming out this week. Today the one in medicine was announced: There have been several exciting new drugs called checkpoint inhibitors in the last few years for which this research provided i… --- ## [Occupational Trauma?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/occupational-trauma/1023702)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/occupational-trauma/1023702 "2025-10-13T22:54:20Z")
I’ve worked in an emergency department for many years. ERs often see people who are having a terrible day. Some have suffered trauma, some are responding badly to an overdose or tragic news, many are struggling with a … --- ## [Omaha restaurants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omaha-restaurants/1023876)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/omaha-restaurants/1023876 "2025-10-13T18:27:03Z")
A friend and I are going to Omaha next week to visit the Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. We are both complete animal nerds and this was a “wouldn’t it be fun …” conversation that just grew legs — I’m so excited about it! It’s 5… --- ## [Do you have a preference of TV operating systems?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-preference-of-tv-operating-systems/1023907)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-preference-of-tv-operating-systems/1023907 "2025-10-13T17:23:57Z")
I have a couple of Chrome TV’s which seem to freeze or need to be rebooted fairly regularly. I also have a Roku which doesn’t give me much trouble but is nothing special. Are any of them better than the other? --- ## [Is gangsta culture in the black community dying, if so what is the reason](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gangsta-culture-in-the-black-community-dying-if-so-what-is-the-reason/1022872)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gangsta-culture-in-the-black-community-dying-if-so-what-is-the-reason/1022872 "2025-10-13T15:15:45Z")
I don’t know if its true or not, but is thug and gangsta culture dying off in the black community? My impression (as an outsider looking in) is that it was partly fueled by black people being locked out of mainstream so… --- ## [Star Trek: How powerful is a Photon Torpedo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-how-powerful-is-a-photon-torpedo/1023735)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-how-powerful-is-a-photon-torpedo/1023735 "2025-10-13T13:49:24Z")
I bought Tomy’s Enterprise replica a year ago or so (as featured on Adam Savage’s YouTube channel…and yes, I am a super nerd, happy to embrace it). They recently put out an update video just before they start shipping. … --- ## [No, there \*isn't\* one unread topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-there-isnt-one-unread-topic/1023902)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-there-isnt-one-unread-topic/1023902 "2025-10-13T13:44:03Z")
When I have read all of the unread topics shown at the bottom of a thread, there’s a line below them that says, There is 1 unread and 11 new topics remaining, or browse other topics in Cafe Society But when I click o… --- ## [Giant spiders are invading the Southeast {Joro Spiders}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-spiders-are-invading-the-southeast-joro-spiders/960491)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-spiders-are-invading-the-southeast-joro-spiders/960491 "2025-10-13T13:31:39Z")
Giant Joro spiders have invaded Alabama and are moving on to other states. The article says they’re venomous, but their fangs are small, they can’t penetrate human skin. --- ## [Death REALLY needs to take a holiday, damn it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-really-needs-to-take-a-holiday-damn-it/1023905)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-really-needs-to-take-a-holiday-damn-it/1023905 "2025-10-13T12:24:02Z")
This coming weekend I am going to Orycon 45, the very last Orycon, where we are gathering the names of all those involved in this convention that have died over the years, the vast majority I have known quite well. In th… --- ## [People complaining about PV electric](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-complaining-about-pv-electric/1023890)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-complaining-about-pv-electric/1023890 "2025-10-13T11:00:00Z")
I’ve found DJT’s long lost twin. There is a proposal to install PV solar on 28 acres near a highway. Between the highway and the closest subdivision. One person is complaining about the noise it will cause and electroma… --- ## [(Old) Harvest Festival in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-harvest-festival-in-the-mmp/1023713)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 294\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-harvest-festival-in-the-mmp/1023713 "2025-10-13T07:09:04Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 11c/53f with a predicted high of 18c/64f and mostly cloudy. Weather app says “Look on the bright side. It’s only fucking cloudy. At least you’re not on fire. That’s fucking good, rig… --- ## [My cat has been put to sleep, and it might be my fault](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cat-has-been-put-to-sleep-and-it-might-be-my-fault/1023891)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-cat-has-been-put-to-sleep-and-it-might-be-my-fault/1023891 "2025-10-13T01:20:40Z")
He was walking in circles and behaving oddly, so my mom took him to the pet hospital. No issues, seemed fine so she went on a trip. Then I noticed he seemed dopey, and it got worse as time went on. He wasn’t eating, seem… --- ## [With Cake the cat and Fiona the human, the fun hasn't started... Adventure Time!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-cake-the-cat-and-fiona-the-human-the-fun-hasnt-started-adventure-time/989438)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/with-cake-the-cat-and-fiona-the-human-the-fun-hasnt-started-adventure-time/989438 "2025-10-12T21:56:24Z")
I’m sure that the series will pick up as it goes on, but the first two episodes haven’t been much like Adventure Time. Depressed people who hate their lives, mostly slow, and mostly dull. It appears to be aimed at an old… --- ## [People who rollover negative equity on cars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-rollover-negative-equity-on-cars/1023601)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-rollover-negative-equity-on-cars/1023601 "2025-10-12T21:46:18Z")
I am getting interested in the psychology of people who roll over large amounts of negative equity from car to car. He is what I have observed and I’m hoping in addition to others’ observations that we have some posters… --- ## [What are my options for a comfortable car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-my-options-for-a-comfortable-car/1023898)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-my-options-for-a-comfortable-car/1023898 "2025-10-12T21:45:40Z")
I need a new car. I want something that is comfortable to drive. I once drove a car with gas suspension and I liked it. It felt like I was gliding on the road. I don’t know if gas suspension is required for that level of… --- ## [Hegseth calls all of the top military brass together for an in person meeting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hegseth-calls-all-of-the-top-military-brass-together-for-an-in-person-meeting/1023409)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 340\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hegseth-calls-all-of-the-top-military-brass-together-for-an-in-person-meeting/1023409 "2025-10-12T20:09:56Z")
So Defense War Secretary Pete Hegseth has called hundreds of top military brass to an in person meeting all together in Virginia. No mention of what the meeting is about, or why it has to be in person. But it is highly… --- ## [Why is Nvidia so valuable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-nvidia-so-valuable/1021982)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-nvidia-so-valuable/1021982 "2025-10-12T17:22:36Z")
As I type this, NVDA has a market cap of $4.44 trillion. In terms of competitors, AMD and Intel are each only worth about 8% of that. Broadcom at about $1.4 trillion can at least sit at the same table. But why? The m… --- ## [Hamilton - The Musical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hamilton-the-musical/736119)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 360\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hamilton-the-musical/736119 "2025-10-12T15:42:25Z")
Has anyone seen this? It’s apparently HUGE on Broadway, performances are pretty much sold out for the forseeable future. I’ve picked up the soundtrack (after having a bunch of friends glow about it), and I’m liking it … --- ## [Hanky Code Sighting! Philadelphia December 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hanky-code-sighting-philadelphia-december-2024/1012362)
**Author:** [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hanky-code-sighting-philadelphia-december-2024/1012362 "2025-10-12T14:23:34Z")
https://www.straightdope.com/21341222/what-s-the-deal-with-s-m-bondage-and-discipline-etc My beloved visited me this weekend. As the weather was nice and we hadn’t been in a while, we went to South Street. Brief history… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=221&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=223&state=muted)