# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=312&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 313 --- ## [Back from the dead for a sequel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-from-the-dead-for-a-sequel/1018425)
**Author:** [@Quondam\_Mechanic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quondam_Mechanic)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-from-the-dead-for-a-sequel/1018425 "2025-05-22T16:08:24Z")
Somewhat inspired by the thread What is the WORST immediate sequel to a great film?: You may recall Hallowe’en Resurrection, an (inferior) sequel to the (not-great) Hallowe’en H20. Michael Myers being decapitated in H20 … --- ## [Did we just get a drive-by hosiery fetishist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-we-just-get-a-drive-by-hosiery-fetishist/1018664)
**Author:** [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-we-just-get-a-drive-by-hosiery-fetishist/1018664 "2025-05-22T14:20:47Z")
There are four ancient threads resurrected in IMHO… I mean I like lingerie on a lady as much as the next guy (and on men, in the Rocky Horror Picture Show!) but Zombies in Stockings is not something I had considered… eve… --- ## [Why don't movie theaters play older franchise movies when the sequel is incoming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-movie-theaters-play-older-franchise-movies-when-the-sequel-is-incoming/1018599)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-movie-theaters-play-older-franchise-movies-when-the-sequel-is-incoming/1018599 "2025-05-22T14:05:57Z")
I’ve only noticed this happening now but it’s too little too late, my local theater had a showing of the original Twister when Twisters was a month away, and currently they’re doing a showing of the original Karate Kid a… --- ## [What color are the Ghostbusters uniforms?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-are-the-ghostbusters-uniforms/1018667)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-are-the-ghostbusters-uniforms/1018667 "2025-05-22T14:02:04Z")
I just watched Ghostbusters again recently, for possibly the 100th + time, and noticed something I had never noticed before. During the montage towards the middle of the movie (right after they capture Slimer) where the… --- ## [Acid reflux woes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acid-reflux-woes/1018561)
**Author:** [@Hal1776](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal1776)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acid-reflux-woes/1018561 "2025-05-22T13:20:51Z")
I have had acid reflux my entire life, and I need not one surgery, but two, as my reflux has completely ruined my teeth. On top of having a TIF procedure, I will also have to have all of my teeth extracted and replaced w… --- ## [Can an inner ear infection cause dizziness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-inner-ear-infection-cause-dizziness/1018426)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-an-inner-ear-infection-cause-dizziness/1018426 "2025-05-22T13:19:29Z")
For about three weeks, I had the following symptom. When I laid down in bed an my left side, I would experience 2-3 seconds of the room spinning. When I sat up from lying on my left side, likewise. It never affected m… --- ## [Ladies: Pantyhose or Stockings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-pantyhose-or-stockings/505056)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 8:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-pantyhose-or-stockings/505056 "2025-05-22T08:46:16Z")
And why one over the other? If stockings do you prefer thigh highs or garters? Colors, patterns or fishnets? Shiny or dull? Ever wear seamed? These are questions more about regular wearing, not so much the bedroom. --- ## [Do women like pantyhose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-women-like-pantyhose/368640)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-women-like-pantyhose/368640 "2025-05-22T07:38:46Z")
I’ve noticed it’s become rarer to see women wearing pantyhose or stockings in everyday wear. On the few times I see a women wearing stockings, they also wear dress slacks. Every time I hear or read about women wearing… --- ## [Stockings and suspenders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stockings-and-suspenders/300029)
**Author:** [@PookahMacPhellimey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PookahMacPhellimey)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stockings-and-suspenders/300029 "2025-05-22T07:36:32Z")
So I’ve got it in my head that wearing those might be a fun idea. But it’s making me a bit nervous, so here are some burning questions. For people who have tried them: Do they actually work or do you tights keep falli… --- ## [Suggest a source for FUNCTIONAL fully fashioned stockings and garter belts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-source-for-functional-fully-fashioned-stockings-and-garter-belts/562990)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-source-for-functional-fully-fashioned-stockings-and-garter-belts/562990 "2025-05-22T07:33:32Z")
Okay, so are we agreed that nobody who isn’t one foot in the grave wears pantyhose anymore? Yet I’ve been dressing kind of Mad Men retro lately and I’d like the option to wear stockings sometimes, if I ever went out aft… --- ## [Romanian Presidential Election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romanian-presidential-election/1018515)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/romanian-presidential-election/1018515 "2025-05-22T06:59:41Z")
The liberal candidate has won, but the nationalist candidate says he’s not going to accept the results. It’s the same old song. --- ## [What's a "Squibb"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-squibb/542260)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-squibb/542260 "2025-05-22T05:08:10Z")
I re-read “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” recently. At one point, he tried to remember what his nagging wife wanted him to buy at the store; one of the possible items was “Squibb’s.” Was that a brand name, or a missp… --- ## [Sous vide chicken thighs -- Need answer soon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sous-vide-chicken-thighs-need-answer-soon/1018626)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sous-vide-chicken-thighs-need-answer-soon/1018626 "2025-05-22T03:35:39Z")
I have some Trader Joe’s sous vide chicken thighs in the fridge that I want to use, but I need quick and easy recipes. I thought I’d make stir-fry (no rice for me), but then I remembered that bell peppers upset my wife’… --- ## [George Wendt dead at 76 {Norm!}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-wendt-dead-at-76-norm/1018597)
**Author:** [@Marvin\_the\_Martian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marvin_the_Martian)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-wendt-dead-at-76-norm/1018597 "2025-05-22T03:03:11Z")
--- ## [Where would an authoritarian world government send dissidents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-would-an-authoritarian-world-government-send-dissidents/1018011)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-would-an-authoritarian-world-government-send-dissidents/1018011 "2025-05-22T02:56:20Z")
In the book Brave New World the World State sends dissidents to any number of islands for them to live the rest of their lives in peace and stop them from causing issues for the rest of society. Assuming a single author… --- ## [Tornado in St. Louis (2025 edition)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tornado-in-st-louis-2025-edition/1018461)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tornado-in-st-louis-2025-edition/1018461 "2025-05-22T02:18:16Z")
What was supposed to be a severe but relatively normal line of thunderstorms suddenly dropped a tornado right in the heart of the metropolitan area. The twister went through so fast there was little warning time, and it … --- ## [Questions about boy's soccer - college route](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-boys-soccer-college-route/1018593)
**Author:** [@mjmartin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mjmartin)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-boys-soccer-college-route/1018593 "2025-05-22T00:31:16Z")
My son is going into 9th grade, and is quite skilled at soccer. Coaches at two different programs are both trying to convince us to sign up with them, and both seem to think he has the skills necessary for college soccer… --- ## [Q about "warp" drives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-about-warp-drives/634206)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2025, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-about-warp-drives/634206 "2025-05-22T00:14:21Z")
It’s been hypothesized that you could travel faster than light by creating a bubble of space that moved faster than light while the ship remained stationary inside it. But according to Special Relativity, for any referen… --- ## [The current iteration of the golden age syndrome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-current-iteration-of-the-golden-age-syndrome/1017460)
**Author:** [@Tatterdemalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tatterdemalion)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-current-iteration-of-the-golden-age-syndrome/1017460 "2025-05-21T22:54:14Z")
Continuing the discussion from "The past was much more glorious" in fiction. What is this called?: MMEGA (Make Middle Earth Great Again) Out of deference to our respected mod, I will reply as a linked topic. MMAGA … --- ## [How I would push an idea that was a radical overthrow of current notions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-i-would-push-an-idea-that-was-a-radical-overthrow-of-current-notions/1018421)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-i-would-push-an-idea-that-was-a-radical-overthrow-of-current-notions/1018421 "2025-05-21T21:46:39Z")
Apropos of nothing at all, I was thinking about dos and don’ts if I ever am in the position of needing to convince people that humans come from Mars, that Europe was settled by immigrants from the Americas, or some other… --- ## [Facebook account blocked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-account-blocked/1018223)
**Author:** [@Bookkeeper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bookkeeper)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/facebook-account-blocked/1018223 "2025-05-21T19:50:38Z")
My wife opened her Facebook account yesterday and it had a screen telling her to provide a video identification to get into her account. After some false starts she finally did this (hampered by a crappy camera and the f… --- ## [What is the best way for me to support a local band?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-for-me-to-support-a-local-band/1018481)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-for-me-to-support-a-local-band/1018481 "2025-05-21T18:56:26Z")
There is a band in Austin that my wife and I enjoy. They have come out with a new album and we would like to purchase it. It is available in all the usual places – Spotify, iTunes, Amazon, etc. It is also available as… --- ## [Bullets fired in the air](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bullets-fired-in-the-air/363162)
**Author:** [@LBarker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LBarker)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bullets-fired-in-the-air/363162 "2025-05-21T17:54:54Z")
Think bullets fired into the air won’t kill you when they come down? Check out the following, from the Centers for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5350a2.htm The CDC folks were called on to … --- ## [Putting old board questions into ChatGPT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-old-board-questions-into-chatgpt/1018565)
**Author:** [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putting-old-board-questions-into-chatgpt/1018565 "2025-05-21T17:48:08Z")
I went back to the archive of all my old posts (going back to 2000) - a lot of factual questions that couldn’t be answered with a simple Google search - and pasted them into ChatGPT. I’m getting some interesting answers,… --- ## [I have left all social media](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-left-all-social-media/1017523)
**Author:** [@Hal1776](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal1776)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-left-all-social-media/1017523 "2025-05-21T17:43:09Z")
I have officially deleted all social media as of today, 4/25/2025. No more facebook, no more instagram, no more discord, no more X/twitter/bluesky, and no more reddit. from this point onwards, it’s only forums like this,… --- ## [How to pronounce the new pope’s birth name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-pronounce-the-new-pope-s-birth-name/1018254)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-pronounce-the-new-pope-s-birth-name/1018254 "2025-05-21T16:04:41Z")
Robert Prevost. Is it PRE-vost (rhymes with most)? PRE-vost (rhymes with lost)? Accent on the second syllable? Larry? While we’re on the subject, how do we pronounce Karol Wojtyla (JPII)? In my head it’s Carol (like a C… --- ## [Can eyeglass prescriptions start "going the other direction"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-eyeglass-prescriptions-start-going-the-other-direction/1018348)
**Author:** [@LivingGhost371](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LivingGhost371)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-eyeglass-prescriptions-start-going-the-other-direction/1018348 "2025-05-21T15:53:09Z")
I’m nearsighted and presbyopic, and ever couple of years I need my glasses strengthened a couple of notches. However this time the results reversed and went the other direction New Prescription: DIstance Glasses: -3.75… --- ## [New Amazing Race spoilers okay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-amazing-race-spoilers-okay/1015323)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-amazing-race-spoilers-okay/1015323 "2025-05-21T14:51:36Z")
Good start. 14 teams. First to Hong Kong. Two sets of winners/losers- one team I was rooting for won #1, but another was eliminated. (no spoilers yet, but okay later) One team we hate- From Salt Lake city, with 8 chil… --- ## [How good are celebrity deep-fake voices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-are-celebrity-deep-fake-voices/1018586)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-are-celebrity-deep-fake-voices/1018586 "2025-05-21T14:11:12Z")
I know that AI voices are better than they were, but what if I want “Morgan Freeman” read my grocery list to me or “Sean Connery” read me a bedtime story. I guess this is two questions: Do these exist? How many celebr… --- ## [Has your spring this year been lousier than Chicago's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-your-spring-this-year-been-lousier-than-chicagos/1018578)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-your-spring-this-year-been-lousier-than-chicagos/1018578 "2025-05-21T12:03:11Z")
Yeah, I know Chicago’s spring is always a crapshoot, usually with an emphasis on the crap. But it seems this year’s has been even crappier than usual. April and May have been extremely windy and pretty much bone dry. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=311&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=313&state=tracking)