# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=260&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 261 --- ## [What is the most important record of our culture that no longer exists physically?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-important-record-of-our-culture-that-no-longer-exists-physically/1021383)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-important-record-of-our-culture-that-no-longer-exists-physically/1021383 "2025-08-15T22:22:49Z")
So inspired by this thread, i got to thinking what have we “lost” as a culture. As in, right now in July 2025, what is the most important bit of our culture (however you define ‘our culture’ and ‘important’) that only ex… --- ## [The Tequila Aficionado - Let's Hear your Favorites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tequila-aficionado-lets-hear-your-favorites/1022104)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tequila-aficionado-lets-hear-your-favorites/1022104 "2025-08-15T21:45:58Z")
Continuing the discussion from Men who drink scotch, men who drink bourbon: It would seem that you did not. I hope that wasn’t due to an excess of Tequila. Or Bourbon or Scotch for that matter. :grin: So here it is. I… --- ## [Questions Only thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-only-thread/911667)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 6095\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-only-thread/911667 "2025-08-15T21:39:28Z")
Doesn’t it really piss you off that the earlier iteration of this thread was shut down for having over 10k posts? --- ## [Noem and Cricket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noem-and-cricket/1022047)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/noem-and-cricket/1022047 "2025-08-15T21:05:00Z")
The South Park Vids got me “thinking”. I don’t think there ever was a Cricket the puppy. The whole book was a resume by a woman who knew her target audience of one was a dog hater who had contempt for pet owners. She cou… --- ## [Alpha Centauri B has a roughly Earth-mass planet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpha-centauri-b-has-a-roughly-earth-mass-planet/637938)
**Author:** [@wolfstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfstu)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alpha-centauri-b-has-a-roughly-earth-mass-planet/637938 "2025-08-15T16:49:07Z")
The European Southern Observatory has just announced the detection of a planet in orbit of Alpha Centauri B. This is a roughly Sun-like star, and part of the closest star system to Earth (together with Alpha Centauri A … --- ## [AOL is finally shutting down its dial-up internet service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aol-is-finally-shutting-down-its-dial-up-internet-service/1022039)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aol-is-finally-shutting-down-its-dial-up-internet-service/1022039 "2025-08-15T16:41:50Z")
Is AOL dial-up like the “Abe Vigoda of technologies”? Show of hands, who here is surprised to learn that was actually still around. My hand is raised. --- ## [How Far is Too Far for a Kid to Walk Alone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-is-too-far-for-a-kid-to-walk-alone/1020424)
**Author:** [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-is-too-far-for-a-kid-to-walk-alone/1020424 "2025-08-15T16:40:28Z")
On occasion, I’ll read a story about a parent who is charged with something like reckless endangerment because authorities believe they endangered their child’s life by allowing them to walk too far from their home alone… --- ## [MLB - making the jump from minor league to MLB](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-making-the-jump-from-minor-league-to-mlb/1021694)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mlb-making-the-jump-from-minor-league-to-mlb/1021694 "2025-08-15T12:18:45Z")
I’m sure many a ball player has talked about their transition to the majors. Is it still a big step up in the level of play or is it a natural move and you just have to get in the groove with your new teammates? --- ## [Do you listen to “foreign” music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-listen-to-foreign-music/1021991)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-listen-to-foreign-music/1021991 "2025-08-15T11:24:56Z")
By “foreign” music, I mean music, possibly with styles, definitely with lyrics that are not what you typically listen to? If so, why? For instance, I listen to various metal bands, rock, hard rock, etc, all mostly with… --- ## [Buying the wrong food item](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-the-wrong-food-item/1021453)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 6:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-the-wrong-food-item/1021453 "2025-08-15T06:05:21Z")
Bought a small block of attractively priced “old cheddar” (Canadian for sharp) cheese tonight. When cutting off a couple pieces, only then noticed the tiny and dreadful writing: LIGHT! 40% LESS FAT! which comprised 1% o… --- ## [Where do you get your PC video game news from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-pc-video-game-news-from/1022024)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-get-your-pc-video-game-news-from/1022024 "2025-08-15T05:05:03Z")
There used to be a site, I think it was called “Gone Gold” something. It would list upcoming games and also note when they officially released. It was pretty comprehensive. Now, I rely mostly on YouTube game reviewers b… --- ## [Netflix's Narnia changes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflixs-narnia-changes/1022011)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflixs-narnia-changes/1022011 "2025-08-15T00:50:24Z")
First, that Aslan is going to be a female lion? Second, that The Magician’s Nephew is being updated from the 1900’s to the 1950’s? Anything else we should know about? --- ## [I don't want this for myself, of course](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-want-this-for-myself-of-course/1022068)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-want-this-for-myself-of-course/1022068 "2025-08-14T23:15:39Z")
So I send Carla and Czarcasm Jr. To Seattle on Monday to attend World Con, and he posts a video on YouTube about his first soldering attempt-a little TARDIS pin with a battery powered blinking light on top that is so cut… --- ## [Why Did Someone (official) Paint My Grate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-someone-official-paint-my-grate/1022052)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-someone-official-paint-my-grate/1022052 "2025-08-14T20:21:26Z")
I have a dry well in my driveway. A couple of downspouts flow into it and it has a cast iron grate that would let the water flow out the top if it were ever to over-fill (never been more than 1/3 full). And it’s one of t… --- ## [Pithy observations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pithy-observations/1021883)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pithy-observations/1021883 "2025-08-14T19:11:03Z")
Summing up so much in so few words. Like this: “Is it normal for a cat to…” “Yes.” “But I didn’t even say what…” “You said cat.” --- ## [How do you deal with accents that you can't understand? (Customer service or tech support)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-accents-that-you-cant-understand-customer-service-or-tech-support/1021986)
**Author:** [@RAWDuke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RAWDuke)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-deal-with-accents-that-you-cant-understand-customer-service-or-tech-support/1021986 "2025-08-14T17:10:18Z")
I’ve been hassling with cell phone issues with my current carrier for a couple of weeks now. I’ve mostly been able to understand the accented English that most of the techs and customer service people, but I just got of… --- ## [Trigger Happy TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trigger-happy-tv/127514)
**Author:** [@red\_dragon60](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/red_dragon60)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trigger-happy-tv/127514 "2025-08-14T17:06:35Z")
Finally a good show on Comedy Central! I look at it as a British take on Jackass. I especially like all the people in animal suits. What’s your take on it? --- ## [Tell us about your local/regional restaurant chains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-about-your-local-regional-restaurant-chains/973392)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-about-your-local-regional-restaurant-chains/973392 "2025-08-14T16:56:13Z")
First, lets set the parameters for this thread. To count as a chain a restaurant must have a minimum of 3 locations. And since I mostly want to hear about chains that aren’t really well known outside their home regions… --- ## [Mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket: 2022-05-14](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-at-buffalo-supermarket-2022-05-14/964438)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mass-shooting-at-buffalo-supermarket-2022-05-14/964438 "2025-08-14T16:39:47Z")
Local sheriff says it was racially motivated. White shooter. --- ## [Can a thought, desire or fantasy be evil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-thought-desire-or-fantasy-be-evil/1021878)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-thought-desire-or-fantasy-be-evil/1021878 "2025-08-14T16:17:30Z")
Someone on another site was explaining that since a pedophile/zoophile can’t choose what they’re attracted to, their desire isn’t morally wrong. It’s the acting on their desires and actually sexually assaulting a child o… --- ## [Tracking/preventing sudden mobile data spike](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tracking-preventing-sudden-mobile-data-spike/1022015)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tracking-preventing-sudden-mobile-data-spike/1022015 "2025-08-14T16:16:58Z")
I’m on a pay as you go plan with Xfinity Mobile. In the past few years of my using it, I generally use less than 1 GB of data, so the price is perfect for me. A few day ago, I got a notification of 50% usage. Great, exp… --- ## [Likely 2025 Kennedy Center Honorees - Ted Nugent, Kid Rock, Rosanne Barr, Ye, and Scott Baio](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likely-2025-kennedy-center-honorees-ted-nugent-kid-rock-rosanne-barr-ye-and-scott-baio/1014055)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likely-2025-kennedy-center-honorees-ted-nugent-kid-rock-rosanne-barr-ye-and-scott-baio/1014055 "2025-08-14T15:52:11Z")
Trump says he’s firing Kennedy Center board of trustees members and naming himself chairman --- ## [Selling NY car to CA buyers ... many process questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-ny-car-to-ca-buyers-many-process-questions/1021660)
**Author:** [@toadspittle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toadspittle)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/selling-ny-car-to-ca-buyers-many-process-questions/1021660 "2025-08-14T14:14:08Z")
I may be selling my 2017 car to a relative when they visit later this month. We live in NY, they live in CA. We’ll do the transaction while they’re here and they’ll arrange to have it shipped cross-country. On the NY si… --- ## [Uploading audio?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uploading-audio/1021908)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uploading-audio/1021908 "2025-08-14T14:07:40Z")
I just tried to upload a short .mp3 file in a post as part of an answer to someone who was asking for an example of something we were discussing. There is an upload icon at the top of the reply window and one can select… --- ## [Real headlines related to trump and his enablers that sound like made-up 'The Onion'-style joke headlines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-headlines-related-to-trump-and-his-enablers-that-sound-like-made-up-the-onion-style-joke-headlines/991652)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-headlines-related-to-trump-and-his-enablers-that-sound-like-made-up-the-onion-style-joke-headlines/991652 "2025-08-14T13:08:53Z")
In the ‘Schadenfreude’ thread I said this: To which @Rebo replied: So, by overwhelming popular demand of one poster, here it is! The rules are simple: post one or more headlines of real, non-satirical articles from r… --- ## [When and how will Trump commandeer the internet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-how-will-trump-commandeer-the-internet/1016758)
**Author:** [@Mortimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mortimus)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-how-will-trump-commandeer-the-internet/1016758 "2025-08-14T12:38:50Z")
Not sure if this belongs in the Pol tab but it will probably end up here… so… It’s a matter of time before martial law gets declared. Part of that will likely be a partial or complete shutdown of the internet as we know… --- ## [Future climate where you live](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/future-climate-where-you-live/1022012)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/future-climate-where-you-live/1022012 "2025-08-14T10:49:07Z")
Someone at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science has created an interactive map showing what the climate in many cities is expected to be in about 60 years and then gives the closest analog of that … --- ## [Quotes that at first sound profound but really are obvious, stupid or pointless](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quotes-that-at-first-sound-profound-but-really-are-obvious-stupid-or-pointless/256800)
**Author:** [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quotes-that-at-first-sound-profound-but-really-are-obvious-stupid-or-pointless/256800 "2025-08-14T10:03:24Z")
What are your favourite “pretend-deep” quotes; stuff that sounds deep and meaningful but is in fact obvious, trite, pointless or stupid? I’m thinking of Time Cubes “A mother and baby are the same age, as a 1 day old bab… --- ## [About fucking time. The Sandy Hook families are suing Alex Jones for defamation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-fucking-time-the-sandy-hook-families-are-suing-alex-jones-for-defamation/812612)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 184\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-fucking-time-the-sandy-hook-families-are-suing-alex-jones-for-defamation/812612 "2025-08-14T03:02:08Z")
--- ## [Alligator Auschwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alligator-auschwitz/1021533)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2025, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alligator-auschwitz/1021533 "2025-08-14T03:00:24Z")
Not sure if this belongs here or in P&E. Calling the concentration camp in Florida Alligator Alcatraz libels the real Alcatraz. The inmates in the former had been duly convicted of crimes. They were fed (and not force… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=259&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=261&state=watching)