# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=376&state=tracking [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 377 --- ## [What was your first record (or cassette, or CD...)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-first-record-or-cassette-or-cd/1013952)
**Author:** [@veryfrank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/veryfrank)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-first-record-or-cassette-or-cd/1013952 "2025-02-10T14:05:16Z")
The thread on old bands you’d forgotten got me thinking about my CD collection, so here’s one for the longtime music listeners/collectors: Do you remember the first piece of music you bought or owned? And on the differe… --- ## [What could have caused this kind of damage to a tire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-have-caused-this-kind-of-damage-to-a-tire/1014044)
**Author:** [@Mr.Baggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Baggins)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-have-caused-this-kind-of-damage-to-a-tire/1014044 "2025-02-10T13:29:24Z")
This is a mistery. My son was driving home from a test, when suddenly he felt the car pulling to the side. He pulled over and saw he had a flat tire (in the front). After getting help, the mechanic told him he’d need a n… --- ## [Looking for opinions on riding mowers - gas or electric](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-opinions-on-riding-mowers-gas-or-electric/1014010)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-opinions-on-riding-mowers-gas-or-electric/1014010 "2025-02-10T12:36:24Z")
Our old John Deere has gone tits up after (I’m guessing) 15 years of hard service. Our repair guy said for what it’d cost to fix it, we’d do better spending a few more bucks and buying a new mower. Naturally - because we… --- ## [Elon Musk Using his Wealth to Threaten Politicians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-using-his-wealth-to-threaten-politicians/1011918)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-using-his-wealth-to-threaten-politicians/1011918 "2025-02-10T12:02:15Z")
OK, so Musk is out there threatening to primary anyone he doesn’t like if they don’t give him what he wants. He’s now threatening Democrats as well as Republicans. And the thing is, he has the resources to do it, and we… --- ## [(Old) Spot-ify: The MMP That's The Cat's Meow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-spot-ify-the-mmp-thats-the-cats-meow/1013809)
**Author:** [@dogbutler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dogbutler)\ **Replies:** 466\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-spot-ify-the-mmp-thats-the-cats-meow/1013809 "2025-02-10T07:13:57Z")
I’ve had pets(dogs and cats) all my life, but before Spot I never had to say things like: “Why are you eating me?” “Did you just lick my toothbrush?” “GIVE ME BACK MY UNDERWEAR, YOU SICKO!” He’s also very willing to … --- ## [Any StarLink users here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-starlink-users-here/967644)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-starlink-users-here/967644 "2025-02-10T05:57:20Z")
My sporting club is out in the boondocks and we have poor internet service. We are using Excede for club business, but it’s not too fast and somewhat expensive. The club president just received a StarLink unit made for … --- ## [The Run to Super Bowl Licks (LIX). 2024 NFL playoffs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 529\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-run-to-super-bowl-licks-lix-2024-nfl-playoffs/1011410 "2025-02-10T04:46:12Z")
Since teams have already clinched playoffs berth and scenarios will start playing out in the next month, I thought it was a good time to start this thread. A few things to get started. I think any of the 7 teams that ma… --- ## [Anybody Else Think McD's Burgers Now Taste Wretched?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-think-mcds-burgers-now-taste-wretched/406251)
**Author:** [@fessie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fessie)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-think-mcds-burgers-now-taste-wretched/406251 "2025-02-10T03:57:56Z")
There’s a GQ going about the composition of McDonald’s burgers. It’s pretty much agreed that the company’s claims about it being 100% beef are probably beyond question, particularly given the glee with which Burger King… --- ## [Who is the worst player to win World Series MVP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-worst-player-to-win-world-series-mvp/1013154)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-worst-player-to-win-world-series-mvp/1013154 "2025-02-10T02:22:20Z")
We’re having fun with the “worst Super Bowl MVP” thread so I thought it’d be fun to open this up. Who is the worst player to ever be MVP of the World Series? Again, by this we are looking not for the least impressive S… --- ## [What should I put on the back of my Harris-Walz t-shirt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-put-on-the-back-of-my-harris-walz-t-shirt/1013774)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-put-on-the-back-of-my-harris-walz-t-shirt/1013774 "2025-02-10T02:00:54Z")
Back during the presidential campaign, my wife bought us a couple of Harris-Walz t-shirts. Mine says “Harris Walz '24” and below that “For The People”. I was thinking I should take it to a t-shirt shop and have some pith… --- ## [Elon Musk and narcotics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-and-narcotics/1014028)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-and-narcotics/1014028 "2025-02-10T00:42:20Z")
I’ve gotten the distinct impression that, to put it bluntly (no pun intended) Mr Musk may be stoned off his feet in public. And there are rumors to support that. What do we know of it? --- ## [How many houses have you lived in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-houses-have-you-lived-in/1013286)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2025, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-houses-have-you-lived-in/1013286 "2025-02-10T00:13:25Z")
I just added up the places I’ve live in, places where I have paid rent to abide. And in my 64 years, it turns out I have lived in 35 houses/apartments. Some for many years, others for just a few months at a time. How ab… --- ## [Explain to a non-sports fan, what is the verdict on tape review of ref calls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-a-non-sports-fan-what-is-the-verdict-on-tape-review-of-ref-calls/1013531)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-a-non-sports-fan-what-is-the-verdict-on-tape-review-of-ref-calls/1013531 "2025-02-09T22:36:13Z")
First off, I watch TV sports extremely infrequently, and don’t follow any professional sports. So I don’t really care one way or the other. But I am curious about how sports fans view the instant replay reviews of on-f… --- ## [Is there a light bulb designed to be powered by "static" electricity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-light-bulb-designed-to-be-powered-by-static-electricity/1013880)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-light-bulb-designed-to-be-powered-by-static-electricity/1013880 "2025-02-09T21:22:29Z")
My dad doesn’t seem to remember that he had a light bulb that could be powered by 2 people holding the base and scuffing your feet on the right kind of carpet. My impression was that it was designed for this. I realize t… --- ## [NFL Coaching Carousel: 2024-2025 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coaching-carousel-2024-2025-edition/1011735)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-coaching-carousel-2024-2025-edition/1011735 "2025-02-09T20:53:37Z")
We’re 3 weeks away from Black Monday in the NFL, but I think it’s time to start the thread. The first big domino to fall happened this past weekend. Bill Belichick has accepted the head job at the University of North… --- ## [US WWII Soldier (Chinese descent) Found and Laid to Rest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-wwii-soldier-chinese-descent-found-and-laid-to-rest/1014053)
**Author:** [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-wwii-soldier-chinese-descent-found-and-laid-to-rest/1014053 "2025-02-09T20:50:17Z")
Her Brother Disappeared in War 80 Years Ago. She Finally Got to Say Goodbye. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/08/us/army-soldier-missing-sergeant-wong.html --- ## [Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison (2025 Documentary)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-the-end-searching-for-jim-morrison-2025-documentary/1014026)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-the-end-searching-for-jim-morrison-2025-documentary/1014026 "2025-02-09T15:51:31Z")
Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison (This thing annoyed me so much…I just pasted my IMDB review onto here… I’ll add only that I was going to avoid leaving an IMDB review because I plan on uploading it, and don’t … --- ## [Do you dress with the day in mind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-dress-with-the-day-in-mind/1014019)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-dress-with-the-day-in-mind/1014019 "2025-02-09T13:26:32Z")
Put another way, if I know it’s going to be a rough day I don’t wear my favorite clothes, because I’ll have a mental association with that day and won’t like them as much. Is this weird? --- ## [Share a compliment you received many years ago that has stayed with you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-a-compliment-you-received-many-years-ago-that-has-stayed-with-you/1014007)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-a-compliment-you-received-many-years-ago-that-has-stayed-with-you/1014007 "2025-02-09T13:24:41Z")
Mine is about 60 years old. I was but a lad of 7 or 8, I’m guessing. Dad brought me somewhere on an errand where we met an older dude – a farmer, I think – and he started chatting with me about something. Maybe about ho… --- ## [Elon Musk got access to the Federal Payment System](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-got-access-to-the-federal-payment-system/1013755)
**Author:** [@LouMa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouMa)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elon-musk-got-access-to-the-federal-payment-system/1013755 "2025-02-09T11:05:48Z")
This sounds like an Orwellian nightmare: Elon Musk, not an elected government representative, got access to a system which proceeds payments to American citizens with all the sensitive data included, tax refunds, medical… --- ## [Solo vacation trip - Amtrak Southwest Chief!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solo-vacation-trip-amtrak-southwest-chief/1014074)
**Author:** [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solo-vacation-trip-amtrak-southwest-chief/1014074 "2025-02-09T04:04:11Z")
I’ve devoured the other threads by rail-rider Dopers over the years, and so, having just turned 70, I’m visiting family in Santa Barbara for a birthday party. My wife was lamenting the cost of airfare, so I checked, and… --- ## [Major earthquake (ca. 7.6) south of the Cayman Islands, also Tsunami warnings (2/8/2025)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-earthquake-ca-7-6-south-of-the-cayman-islands-also-tsunami-warnings-2-8-2025/1014067)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-earthquake-ca-7-6-south-of-the-cayman-islands-also-tsunami-warnings-2-8-2025/1014067 "2025-02-09T02:11:04Z")
There’s some property damage in the Cayman Islands, and a tsunami alert was issued. I don’t know yet if it was warranted; it just happened within the past hour. And here’s a link to a live seismograph tracing, from a… --- ## [Do you regret getting divorced from your passionless, roommate-like marriage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-regret-getting-divorced-from-your-passionless-roommate-like-marriage/570576)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 268\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-regret-getting-divorced-from-your-passionless-roommate-like-marriage/570576 "2025-02-09T02:02:00Z")
There are lots of reasons people get divorced. If possible, I would like to keep this thread limited to this very small subset of divorces. Please only respond if you were in a marriage where: Your spouse was general… --- ## [Some practical (I guess) music theory questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-practical-i-guess-music-theory-questions/1013562)
**Author:** [@longtry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/longtry)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-practical-i-guess-music-theory-questions/1013562 "2025-02-09T00:46:12Z")
I find myself really enjoy Perfect night. Which is a bit enigmatic to me, because none of its melody or other aspects are much outstanding, and I have no attached strings (gamer, band’s fan…). After a few re-listening, I… --- ## [I May Need A New Psychiatrist- Long](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-need-a-new-psychiatrist-long/1014037)
**Author:** [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-need-a-new-psychiatrist-long/1014037 "2025-02-08T23:12:01Z")
I first started with my current psychiatrist ( I will call him Dr R for short) while I was living in my second apartment. It had been a bad year. Dr R asked about my various diagnoses and concluded that Vraylar was not h… --- ## [How many States (provinces/regions etc) have you lived in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-states-provinces-regions-etc-have-you-lived-in/1013346)
**Author:** [@zimaane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zimaane)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-states-provinces-regions-etc-have-you-lived-in/1013346 "2025-02-08T23:07:05Z")
I’ll leave it up to respondents to determine the exact meaning of ‘lived in’, but l’ll assume that we are excluding short hotel stays and the like. In other words, places you would respond to the question “Where to you l… --- ## [Your Version of Windows 11 Has Reached End of Service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-version-of-windows-11-has-reached-end-of-service/1014024)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-version-of-windows-11-has-reached-end-of-service/1014024 "2025-02-08T21:49:58Z")
I few years ago I purchased a Dell 790 desktop with a 2016 ship date off of eBay. The seller had upgraded the operating system from Windows 10 to Windows 11 (release 21H2). Note this computer doesn’t meet Microsoft requ… --- ## [Has the China tariff affected you personally yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-china-tariff-affected-you-personally-yet/1013989)
**Author:** [@Newtosite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Newtosite)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-the-china-tariff-affected-you-personally-yet/1013989 "2025-02-08T21:33:53Z")
I apologize if this isn’t the right forum for this. I’d received a quote on a new laptop by email. The sales rep told me the company honors their quotes for 14 days. But due to the tariff, my quote was cancelled after … --- ## [Instead of the New Yorker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instead-of-the-new-yorker/1013922)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instead-of-the-new-yorker/1013922 "2025-02-08T21:19:32Z")
I’ve subscribed to the magazine most of my life, but only lately have I realized How expensive it is. $9.99 the cover price on the latest issue. I’ve got a continuing subscription, letting them bill my credit card, but… --- ## [Is This Thing \[Still\] On?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-thing-still-on/1013882)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-thing-still-on/1013882 "2025-02-08T21:03:25Z")
I think it’s been four years since I last looked this way - and then, it was only because someone had tagged me based on my old MST3K summaries. I saw someone doing a fundraiser for the Chicago Reader on BlueSky, which … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=375&state=tracking) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=377&state=tracking)