# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=310&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 311 --- ## [Most insanely unlikely UNlucky (BAD luck) chance coincidence you or anyone close to you has ever experienced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-insanely-unlikely-unlucky-bad-luck-chance-coincidence-you-or-anyone-close-to-you-has-ever-experienced/1007236)
**Author:** [@GoodZuckerbergs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GoodZuckerbergs)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-insanely-unlikely-unlucky-bad-luck-chance-coincidence-you-or-anyone-close-to-you-has-ever-experienced/1007236 "2025-05-29T00:50:05Z")
This topic is not about insanely unlikely misfortunes- as in, being diagnosed with an extremely rare disease, or just happening to be at a McDonald’s right before a fire breaks out there, or getting seriously hurt by a d… --- ## [The Poetry of Donald J. Trump - Special West Point Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-west-point-edition/1018882)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poetry-of-donald-j-trump-special-west-point-edition/1018882 "2025-05-28T23:33:25Z")
Our nation’s poet delivered the commencement speech at the United States Military Academy. He took the opportunity to discuss military issues. I tell a story sometimes about a man who was a great, great real estate m… --- ## [Getting 3D printing done for me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-3d-printing-done-for-me/990003)
**Author:** [@Cayuga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cayuga)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-3d-printing-done-for-me/990003 "2025-05-28T22:40:45Z")
I’m fairly sure this belongs here rather than CS. I need several small objects for a project I’m working on. I have no experience nor, I assume, talent in sculpting, carving, etc. The easiest thing would be to 3D-print … --- ## [Have you ever been attacked by a random stranger? Any attempted attacks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-attacked-by-a-random-stranger-any-attempted-attacks/1018672)
**Author:** [@MW\_Degen\_Gamblr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MW_Degen_Gamblr)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-attacked-by-a-random-stranger-any-attempted-attacks/1018672 "2025-05-28T22:21:15Z")
Attempted. Because of my dumbass friends. About a decade ago we went to a Shakesphere in the Park kind of thing. It actually wasn’t SITP, but something similar. It was an outdoor performance, audience spread out in pic… --- ## [Pee Wee as Himself - Mark Twain Prize for American Humor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pee-wee-as-himself-mark-twain-prize-for-american-humor/1018867)
**Author:** [@SpyChief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpyChief)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pee-wee-as-himself-mark-twain-prize-for-american-humor/1018867 "2025-05-28T21:01:39Z")
Last night, I finished “Pee Wee as Himself” on Max. It’s a ROCK SOLID documentary about the character and the man behind the brilliance, Paul Reubens, who passed away in 2023. His contributions to comedy go back to bef… --- ## [There's Treasure Inside - Discussion And Ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-treasure-inside-discussion-and-ideas/1018861)
**Author:** [@IMadeLem0nade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMadeLem0nade)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-treasure-inside-discussion-and-ideas/1018861 "2025-05-28T19:46:45Z")
Honestly I just want to discuss possible locations of the treasure in the book by author Jon Collins Black titled “There’s Treasure Inside” Please share any ideas you have --- ## [Who was Princess Polny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-princess-polny/1016877)
**Author:** [@Briny\_Deep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Briny_Deep)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2025, 9:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-princess-polny/1016877 "2025-04-13T09:51:34Z")
In a book I’m reading, I came across this photo of British royal photographer Cecil Beaton and his friends Tilly Losch, Adele Astaire, Tallulah Bankhead, and Princess Polny. Tallulah, many people know – a famous actre… --- ## [If you want to turn somone on to a musical (theater stage) what is the best choice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-want-to-turn-somone-on-to-a-musical-theater-stage-what-is-the-best-choice/1018748)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-want-to-turn-somone-on-to-a-musical-theater-stage-what-is-the-best-choice/1018748 "2025-05-28T19:39:30Z")
Title kinda says it all. To be clear, I mean the easiest, most popular musical that everyone likes. Pirates of Penzance Wicked Mamma Mia Little Shop of Horrors Doubtless there are others. Just some examples. Lookin… --- ## [Jam session & time keeper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jam-session-time-keeper/1018889)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jam-session-time-keeper/1018889 "2025-05-28T19:19:35Z")
I know little about this and I am learning guitar and really enjoy passing time improvising off of scales. I also have an acoustic bass that I enjoy as well. If two people are jamming - one bass and one guitar - does th… --- ## [Yellow squash. Oh boy, we gots 'em!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yellow-squash-oh-boy-we-gots-em/1018879)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yellow-squash-oh-boy-we-gots-em/1018879 "2025-05-28T17:06:09Z")
Any recipes would be greatly appreciated. Send your favorites. (Don’t worry about my own dietary restrictions, any and all tasty recipes will be considered) Thx! :smiley: --- ## [iPad for scribing/taking notes - advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipad-for-scribing-taking-notes-advice/1018819)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ipad-for-scribing-taking-notes-advice/1018819 "2025-05-28T16:51:59Z")
It is the nature of my consulting job that I must often walk around workplaces and take notes. I have generally always done that with just a binder but I’ve seen people using iPads for this purpose and think I need to m… --- ## [Help me figure out if I can use passkeys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-if-i-can-use-passkeys/1018757)
**Author:** [@LucyInDisguise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LucyInDisguise)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-if-i-can-use-passkeys/1018757 "2025-05-28T16:38:39Z")
I’m old (pushing 72) and not really all that tech-savvy, so please, bear with me. I’ve read a bit about passkeys on the web, and I kinda understand how they work and why they might be a good thing; however, I have trust… --- ## [The movie sequel isn't based on the book sequel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-movie-sequel-isnt-based-on-the-book-sequel/1018762)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-movie-sequel-isnt-based-on-the-book-sequel/1018762 "2025-05-28T16:08:05Z")
Since we’ve been doing a thread on sequels I thought I’d bring up this case. Often when a book has a sequel and movie is based on the original book, the movie sequel is based on the book sequel. As with the Arthur C. C… --- ## [Is There Anything I Can Do About My Crap Immune System?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-my-crap-immune-system/983170)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-my-crap-immune-system/983170 "2025-05-28T15:15:30Z")
In October 2022 I put my then 2.5 year old child in daycare, and I have been sick ever since. I know it is common for illness to circulate constantly in families with young children, but the problem is every time I get h… --- ## [Young doctor or old doctor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-doctor-or-old-doctor/1018216)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-doctor-or-old-doctor/1018216 "2025-05-28T15:15:13Z")
If you’re like me and in the US, you probably have an employer-sponsored insurance plan to cover your medical costs. These plans typically include shared costs between you and the insurer, which are split based on the t… --- ## [Inglourious Basterds - Shosanna and Landa (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inglourious-basterds-shosanna-and-landa-open-spoilers/540613)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inglourious-basterds-shosanna-and-landa-open-spoilers/540613 "2025-05-28T15:06:34Z")
So, thinking again of the two scenes between Shosanna Dreyfus and Col. Landa: Why did he let her go when she was a child? He could easily have shot her, or had his men do so, but chose not to. Even though he had no … --- ## [Windows 10 browser question -- tab and title font size within the browser](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-browser-question-tab-and-title-font-size-within-the-browser/1018892)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-10-browser-question-tab-and-title-font-size-within-the-browser/1018892 "2025-05-28T14:51:22Z")
This seems to have changed for me today, but I don’t know why. Apparently something like this problem has been bothering people since the advent of Windows 10. In my browser, the font in the URL line, the bookmarks line… --- ## [Has Anyone Had a Problem with a Salivary Gland?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-had-a-problem-with-a-salivary-gland/1018874)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-had-a-problem-with-a-salivary-gland/1018874 "2025-05-28T12:48:51Z")
I know, you’re not a doctor, or you’re not my doctor. Or dentist (come to think of it, I know we have a few MDs here, but I can’t think of any Dentists) I have an appointment with my dentist tomorrow. Dr. Google says den… --- ## [Backup phone for travel--suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backup-phone-for-travel-suggestions/1017940)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backup-phone-for-travel-suggestions/1017940 "2025-05-28T12:31:32Z")
We want to get a phone to use instead of our regular cell phones when we travel. For $70ish/month, we can add a line to my phone account. What’s our least expensive option for a phone + service that meets all of most of … --- ## [Am I Overreacting about /AmIOverreacting? (Reddit about bad behavior in relationships)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-overreacting-about-amioverreacting-reddit-about-bad-behavior-in-relationships/1018709)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-overreacting-about-amioverreacting-reddit-about-bad-behavior-in-relationships/1018709 "2025-05-28T07:27:58Z")
I’ve been poking around Reddit a little more lately, and found myself gawking at /AmIOverreacting, a Reddit in which people post their scenarios and ask whether things are actually bad or whether they’re just overreactin… --- ## [What's your favorite Bob Dylan cover](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-bob-dylan-cover/990887)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-bob-dylan-cover/990887 "2025-05-28T07:03:51Z")
That is, what is your favorite cover of a Bob Dylan song? Full disclosure; I’m not a big Dylan fan but I respect his song writing abilities. Still, to me he’s like the Babe Ruth of songwriting - throw that much stuff ag… --- ## [How far does this "papal infallibility" stuff go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-does-this-papal-infallibility-stuff-go/1017956)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-does-this-papal-infallibility-stuff-go/1017956 "2025-05-28T05:09:53Z")
Putting this here because I doubt there’s a simple factual answer. What if the Pope just announced ex cathedra one day “You know, we’re going to drop the whole “divinity of Jesus” thing and rebrand ourselves as a femini… --- ## [Did Molly Shannon ever make a thriller, with an armed police standoff where she gets shot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-molly-shannon-ever-make-a-thriller-with-an-armed-police-standoff-where-she-gets-shot/1018866)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-molly-shannon-ever-make-a-thriller-with-an-armed-police-standoff-where-she-gets-shot/1018866 "2025-05-28T02:05:49Z")
I just saw some short clips from a movie (I presume), Molly Shannon was the only one in the cast I recognized. It was a suburban setting, some guy gets shot in the back at a neighborhood barbeque, later she and a 10-year… --- ## [Israel and Trump's effect on politics outside the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israel-and-trumps-effect-on-politics-outside-the-us/1018884)
**Author:** [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/israel-and-trumps-effect-on-politics-outside-the-us/1018884 "2025-05-28T01:06:47Z")
Continuing the discussion from Frontrunners for Democratic presidential nomination in 2028: This brings up a question I have that is probably inapropriate for a thread on US politics. We have seen how Trump had a ne… --- ## [Unwanted Brand “Extensions”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unwanted-brand-extensions/1018544)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unwanted-brand-extensions/1018544 "2025-05-28T01:04:10Z")
It’s pretty obvious many well known brands, things like Oreo and Triscuits, put out many variations that take up a lot of supermarket shelf space (which they probably pay for) and presumably have niche customers. These … --- ## [Identify a Character/Line](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-a-character-line/1018864)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-a-character-line/1018864 "2025-05-27T23:01:42Z")
Okay, I think this one might be a toughie. Here’s the thing … I was at work the other day and there’s a new kid who asks a lot of questions - which is good, but there’s a limit. In my frustration I muttered to myself, “… --- ## [Truck won't run](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truck-wont-run/1018756)
**Author:** [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truck-wont-run/1018756 "2025-05-27T22:52:05Z")
Automotive opinions so I’m of the opinion this belongs here. 1994 Suburban 1500 (gas). Get in the truck and the ignition is totally dead. Not even the classic light the instruments but won’t crank scenario of a low ba… --- ## [Flying cats and no news is good news](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-cats-and-no-news-is-good-news/1018778)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flying-cats-and-no-news-is-good-news/1018778 "2025-05-27T20:49:25Z")
Lazing around on my bed with my newspapers spread out. I’m reading the littles(I call it) Tossing garbage pages as I go. I have a small Amazon box beside the bed. Meeko the cat loves this “game” Its a “if I fits, I sit… --- ## [Are these nice places? (NY Post lists 12 “most affordable” US beach towns)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-nice-places-ny-post-lists-12-most-affordable-us-beach-towns/1018797)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-nice-places-ny-post-lists-12-most-affordable-us-beach-towns/1018797 "2025-05-27T20:11:46Z")
Today’s NY Post listed affordable beach towns, shown in this graphic. Made me wonder if these are nice places in the opinion of Dopers. I’ve never been to any of them and know little about most. Canada still has some … --- ## [The Last of Us Season 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-of-us-season-2/1018803)
**Author:** [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-of-us-season-2/1018803 "2025-05-27T18:42:04Z")
No game spoilers please. Surprised there wasn’t a weekly thread for this. The S2 finale was tonight. S1 was one of my favorite shows of the year with one all time great episode (3) and several other excellent episodes (… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=309&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=311&state=muted)