# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=536 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 537 --- ## [Small Group PA System Recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-group-pa-system-recommendations/1003207)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-group-pa-system-recommendations/1003207 "2024-06-24T13:51:06Z")
My wife is part of a weekly discussion group; the group feels they need a PA system. Of course they don’t want to spent more than necessary. —The group has about 30 members. They meet in a low ceiling, tile floor room … --- ## [Star Trek Discovery season 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-discovery-season-5/999835)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-discovery-season-5/999835 "2024-06-24T10:46:24Z")
The first two episodes of the final season are out, if anyone wants to say anything about it. So far it has occasional action sequences punctuating long, slow scenes with melodramatic music, often of crew members express… --- ## [New user sees ignorance here on the Dope (about Trump)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-user-sees-ignorance-here-on-the-dope-about-trump/1002612)
**Author:** [@jimcommonsense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jimcommonsense)\ **Replies:** 254\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-user-sees-ignorance-here-on-the-dope-about-trump/1002612 "2024-06-24T10:11:33Z")
I see the ignorance runs rampant here. It’s the left that used and weaponized the DOJ against Trump as they have nothing positive to campaign on. They are just like the 1930-1940’s nazi Germany using the gestapo to get… --- ## [Web Cookies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/web-cookies/1003177)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/web-cookies/1003177 "2024-06-24T05:43:00Z")
I’m sure we all know about web cookies, Initially a “good” thing: "Hi! We’ve seen you before. (An implied ""we do not know your name / who you are, yet glad to see you again) and an unsaid perhaps we know your location o… --- ## [Korean language joke(?) from a Korean movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/korean-language-joke-from-a-korean-movie/1003247)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/korean-language-joke-from-a-korean-movie/1003247 "2024-06-24T03:27:21Z")
(If this question is better-suited to GQ, go ahead and move it) I just watched a Korean movie, “The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure” on Netflix. I was watching it with the dialogue dubbed in English, since I don’t spea… --- ## [Wells Fargo fires employees for using "mouse jigglers"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wells-fargo-fires-employees-for-using-mouse-jigglers/1003012)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wells-fargo-fires-employees-for-using-mouse-jigglers/1003012 "2024-06-23T22:16:42Z")
Wells Fargo has been in the news recently for firing a bunch of employees for using “mouse jigglers” and other tools to give the illusion that they are actively doing work when they are not. Now I have a couple of thou… --- ## [Human life cycle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-life-cycle/1003230)
**Author:** [@Texikid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Texikid)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/human-life-cycle/1003230 "2024-06-23T21:52:13Z")
What am I talking about? In your opinion what are the stages of human life? I’m talking about adding on to a list that so far looks like this: Infant(0-1) Baby(1-3) Toddler(3-5) Preteen(10-12) Teen(13-19) College kid(… --- ## [How many different ways can you put value on human life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-different-ways-can-you-put-value-on-human-life/1003216)
**Author:** [@Texikid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Texikid)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-different-ways-can-you-put-value-on-human-life/1003216 "2024-06-23T21:34:53Z")
What are all the different ways you can value a human life?Lets use 137 pounds as an average. Examples: (World population) / (Money in the world) (Worth in meat) (Net worth of a single person) (Price of each element i… --- ## [Trump campaign promise belongs in Cafe Society](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-campaign-promise-belongs-in-cafe-society/1003231)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-campaign-promise-belongs-in-cafe-society/1003231 "2024-06-23T21:08:15Z")
Very recently, maybe yesterday, the presumptive republican nominee for President told a bunch of Republican lawmakers that he wants to start a UFC/migrant Bumfight League and it reminded me of a below D-list movie I saw … --- ## [Obituary Listings- Where?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obituary-listings-where/1003069)
**Author:** [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obituary-listings-where/1003069 "2024-06-23T20:49:31Z")
I left my hometown of San Diego 20 years ago. I like to keep abreast of Obituary listings, because reasons. The only comprehensive notices have always been the San Diego Union, which charges outrageous prices for the p… --- ## [Printer can’t find new WiFi signal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/printer-can-t-find-new-wifi-signal/1003237)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/printer-can-t-find-new-wifi-signal/1003237 "2024-06-23T20:32:16Z")
The other day I had to have Verizon install a new router and modem. They were only 3 months old, but apparently a recent power outage damaged the router? In any case, my old HP printer won’t get on the new WiFi signal. I… --- ## [Request: don't put ChatGPT or other AI-generated content in non-AI threads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/request-dont-put-chatgpt-or-other-ai-generated-content-in-non-ai-threads/994241)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/request-dont-put-chatgpt-or-other-ai-generated-content-in-non-ai-threads/994241 "2024-06-23T19:19:31Z")
Continuing the discussion from Discussion thread for the Hamas Attacks Israel thread, October 2023: I’m not picking on this post in particular, but on something that sometimes happens around here. In threads on unrelate… --- ## [Help needed: friend's email has been spoofed and her email account settings have been changed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-needed-friends-email-has-been-spoofed-and-her-email-account-settings-have-been-changed/1003226)
**Author:** [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-needed-friends-email-has-been-spoofed-and-her-email-account-settings-have-been-changed/1003226 "2024-06-23T18:49:01Z")
I wonder if anyone can give me some help. I’ve seen things spoofed before and know some things to do but I didn’t think the spoofers would be able to make changes to the email account itself. But my friend discovered h… --- ## [As a felon can Trump be Commander in Chief?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-a-felon-can-trump-be-commander-in-chief/1003185)
**Author:** [@X.L.Lent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X.L.Lent)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-a-felon-can-trump-be-commander-in-chief/1003185 "2024-06-23T18:25:37Z")
If I understand correctly, felons are not allowed to join the military. So what happens if Trump is elected president? Will he be barred from acting as Commander in Chief? Would the highest ranking general become the … --- ## [How do you spell showfor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-spell-showfor/1003130)
**Author:** [@santypanty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/santypanty)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-spell-showfor/1003130 "2024-06-23T17:56:48Z")
cheoaforr? --- ## [Linking a Pit post about trolling to another thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linking-a-pit-post-about-trolling-to-another-thread/1003059)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/linking-a-pit-post-about-trolling-to-another-thread/1003059 "2024-06-23T17:36:32Z")
In a thread in the Pit where we are discussing our opinions over whether or not posters are trolling, I linked to a thread where a poster was moderated to give an example of past misbehavior. I didn’t link to a particul… --- ## [Static Electric Shocks: Then vs. Now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/static-electric-shocks-then-vs-now/1002793)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/static-electric-shocks-then-vs-now/1002793 "2024-06-23T17:00:03Z")
I was making a comparison in another thread between various routine mild discomforts and receiving a static electric shock from e.g. a doorknob as we all have done. At which point I noticed it seems to have been many ye… --- ## [Samsung Accounts need to fuck off and die!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samsung-accounts-need-to-fuck-off-and-die/1002739)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samsung-accounts-need-to-fuck-off-and-die/1002739 "2024-06-23T16:50:31Z")
Never mind this isn’t the pit. Samsung almost bricked my phone after a hard reset because I couldn’t get their verification code. Its part of their phone software. It’s totally separate from the Google Account verifica… --- ## [I think we need a new word](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-we-need-a-new-word/1003061)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-we-need-a-new-word/1003061 "2024-06-23T15:52:59Z")
Say you have a terrible boss at work, who is close to retirement age. You figure that you can hold out until he leaves. You can outlive him or outlast him. But what if you see a situation in the future, and figure that … --- ## [Why can't Biden get more traction from the economy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-biden-get-more-traction-from-the-economy/1001736)
**Author:** [@survinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/survinga)\ **Replies:** 779\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-biden-get-more-traction-from-the-economy/1001736 "2024-06-23T13:55:59Z")
The economic numbers are very strong almost across the board, and yet Biden is seen as weak in an area where I’d argue he’s knocked it out of the park. Yesterday, the Dow closed above 40K for the first time ever. And I… --- ## [Would I notice if co2 was absent in my immediate vicinity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-i-notice-if-co2-was-absent-in-my-immediate-vicinity/1003221)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-i-notice-if-co2-was-absent-in-my-immediate-vicinity/1003221 "2024-06-23T13:42:01Z")
If I entered a room (large enough for my own co2 emissions to have negligible contribution in the short term) with an otherwise normal atmosphere, except for the complete absence of co2, would I notice anything just from… --- ## [Famous Triplets...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-triplets/825247)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-triplets/825247 "2024-06-23T13:12:29Z")
… or quadruplets, quintuplets, etc. I’m sure we can all think of some famous, successful or historically significant people who are/were a twin. But how about triplets or higher? I’m looking for examples who are not f… --- ## [Who do I call for help with this building problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-i-call-for-help-with-this-building-problem/1003145)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-i-call-for-help-with-this-building-problem/1003145 "2024-06-23T13:03:22Z")
I’m stumped. We live on the first two floors of a three floor brick condo building. About 2-3 feet of wall next to the corner on both of our floors suddenly, after a big rain, show signs of water damage - blistering, b… --- ## [Under what circumstances is a Purple Heart awarded (US Army)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-what-circumstances-is-a-purple-heart-awarded-us-army/1002839)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-what-circumstances-is-a-purple-heart-awarded-us-army/1002839 "2024-06-23T07:01:44Z")
That is pretty much the question. Background: My son-in-law served in the Iraq war. He was a low-ranking enlisted man. My understanding is that he was a passenger in a vehicle (an M-RAP maybe) that struck an IED. I … --- ## [Starliner can only stay at the ISS for 45 days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starliner-can-only-stay-at-the-iss-for-45-days/1003120)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starliner-can-only-stay-at-the-iss-for-45-days/1003120 "2024-06-23T03:20:16Z")
Referencing this CNN article: in which it is mentioned that the Starliner can remain at the ISS for up to 45 days if needed. What limits its stay to 45 days? --- ## [Are No-Fault Divorce Laws Next on Maga's List?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-no-fault-divorce-laws-next-on-magas-list/1002872)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-no-fault-divorce-laws-next-on-magas-list/1002872 "2024-06-23T01:24:47Z")
I would’ve guessed gay marriage would be the next target of the American Taliban after overturning Roe v Wade, but no, the mysogyny is stronger than homophobia apparently. Ben Carson has recently declared support for an… --- ## [12 minutes of happiness in your day - Jiminy glick(Martin Short) ripping Bill Maher right to his face](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-minutes-of-happiness-in-your-day-jiminy-glick-martin-short-ripping-bill-maher-right-to-his-face/1003206)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-minutes-of-happiness-in-your-day-jiminy-glick-martin-short-ripping-bill-maher-right-to-his-face/1003206 "2024-06-23T00:59:24Z")
Martin Short is a international treasure and Bill Maher had him on his show so Bill could promote his own book. Martin Short, as Jiminy, came prepared. Please to enjoy! --- ## [Chocolate chip cookie dough, Chocolate chip cookies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-chocolate-chip-cookies/1003218)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2024, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chocolate-chip-cookie-dough-chocolate-chip-cookies/1003218 "2024-06-23T00:49:43Z")
D’oh. Wait wut!?? "Mama, life has just begun, But now I’ve gone and thrown it all away. Mama, ooh, didn’t mean to make you cry If I’m not back this time tomorrow, Carry on, carry on, as if nothing really matters anyw… --- ## ["Environmentalists" spray-paint Stonehenge in broad daylight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/environmentalists-spray-paint-stonehenge-in-broad-daylight/1003074)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/environmentalists-spray-paint-stonehenge-in-broad-daylight/1003074 "2024-06-22T23:21:42Z")
Folks, there are better ways to do this. Idiots. And on the eve of the summer solstice, no less. --- ## [Norm! (no, not that one, the This Old House guy)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norm-no-not-that-one-the-this-old-house-guy/972737)
**Author:** [@JohnGalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnGalt)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/norm-no-not-that-one-the-this-old-house-guy/972737 "2024-06-22T20:44:17Z")
We just watched The House That Norm Built on our local PBS station, and it made me both happy and sad at the same time. We consistently watched This Old House since its inception with Bob Vila, and we always thought Norm… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=535) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=537)