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**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penis-in-the-popcorn-ever-happen-for-real/212897 "2024-05-06T06:33:46Z")
I recall seeing a movie in my youth (“Diner” perhaps?) where a young man and woman went to the movies on a date. The young man had a container of popcorn on his lap and he managed to stick his erection through the botto… --- ## [What is the earliest point in a game in which a relieving pitcher has been brought in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-earliest-point-in-a-game-in-which-a-relieving-pitcher-has-been-brought-in/1001165)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2024, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-earliest-point-in-a-game-in-which-a-relieving-pitcher-has-been-brought-in/1001165 "2024-05-06T00:20:39Z")
I’ve tried Googling this, but I cannot seem to find an answer. I keep getting the history of the relief pitcher. What is the earliest point in a game in which a relieving pitcher has been brought in? --- ## [Rebel Moon, Zach Snyder's new space opera](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rebel-moon-zach-snyders-new-space-opera/988998)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rebel-moon-zach-snyders-new-space-opera/988998 "2024-05-05T20:41:35Z")
The trailer for Rebel Moon dropped yesterday (I’m not sure how a 3:30 minute trailer is considered a “teaser”, but never mind). It looks very Star Wars-like, which is not surprising given that it started development 10 y… --- ## [I sold my rental house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-sold-my-rental-house/999589)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-sold-my-rental-house/999589 "2024-05-05T18:57:59Z")
Today I put my rental house on the market. There were 6 showings immediately and 2 offers. I accepted one for $5K offer my asking price! The cash buyer wants to close in 10 days, providing the inspection is sound. No fin… --- ## [Is this chicken good? Need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-chicken-good-need-answer-fast/1000522)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-chicken-good-need-answer-fast/1000522 "2024-05-05T18:24:53Z")
Bought some chick breasts on Sunday. Was going to eat tonight. The label stuck to something else and so is illegible. Smells normal. But I don’t know the use by. Ok to eat? (I’m embarrassed to post this but need to mak… --- ## [Jazz key/harmony](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jazz-key-harmony/1001145)
**Author:** [@DPRK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DPRK)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jazz-key-harmony/1001145 "2024-05-05T18:17:19Z")
What key would you say the following song is in? --- ## [Does this feedback request seem scammy to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-feedback-request-seem-scammy-to-you/1001148)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-feedback-request-seem-scammy-to-you/1001148 "2024-05-05T16:24:44Z")
I recently bought an office chair on Amazon. Today I got a postcard saying that I can get $30 for giving a review on Amazon with a picture. OK, so it is the chair that I bought, that seems up and up. But there’s a fe… --- ## [Who owns the zebra?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-owns-the-zebra/1001047)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-owns-the-zebra/1001047 "2024-05-05T15:48:55Z")
Since there’s still a zebra on the loose in western Washington, I thought I’d try this puzzle that I first solved in high school and have since forgotten about. Who Owns The Zebra? There are five houses. The Englishma… --- ## [Botticelli - April 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-april-2024/999756)
**Author:** [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Replies:** 299\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticelli-april-2024/999756 "2024-05-05T15:47:09Z")
Starting off with D. Last month: --- ## [Is waking up akin to booting a computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-waking-up-akin-to-booting-a-computer/1001130)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-waking-up-akin-to-booting-a-computer/1001130 "2024-05-05T15:31:52Z")
AIUI, the booting process is essentially the computer, run by its BIOS, loading OS files from the disk into memory to make them available for execution. When I wake up, I’ll often have a brief moment when I’m uncertain … --- ## [Why no critical discussion on Brittney Griner's drug bust? {She's been released as of 2022-12-08}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-critical-discussion-on-brittney-griners-drug-bust-shes-been-released-as-of-2022-12-08/968668)
**Author:** [@spifflog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spifflog)\ **Replies:** 231\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-no-critical-discussion-on-brittney-griners-drug-bust-shes-been-released-as-of-2022-12-08/968668 "2024-05-05T14:07:31Z")
I’m wondering why there is no substantive discussion within the media, or here frankly on Brittney’s responsibility for her arrest. It seems pretty clear (at least to me) though she broke Russian pot laws, got caught an… --- ## [Phono turntable question - static noise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phono-turntable-question-static-noise/1000864)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phono-turntable-question-static-noise/1000864 "2024-05-05T10:25:01Z")
In firing up my vintage Pioneer turntable I find that there is an unpleasant static/fuzz sound coming from the speakers. It is originating from one of the components, not the record itself. The static occurs intermitten… --- ## [Kentucky's search for a new head coach isn't going well](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kentuckys-search-for-a-new-head-coach-isnt-going-well/1000159)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kentuckys-search-for-a-new-head-coach-isnt-going-well/1000159 "2024-05-05T05:48:27Z")
The Big Blue Nation who claims that their basketball head coaching position is the most enviable position in college basketball, have struck out on 4 premier coaching candidates at this time. Nate Oats - Alabama Jay Wr… --- ## [Visiting Copenhagen. Recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-copenhagen-recommendations/1000471)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-copenhagen-recommendations/1000471 "2024-05-05T04:45:28Z")
Going to Copenhagen for 5 days early May. (Running the marathon there with my baby girl on Sunday the 5th!) What are must do items we should have on our itinerary? I’ve had the Danish Museum of Design strongly recommen… --- ## [Court trial tactic question - "Objection!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-trial-tactic-question-objection/1000745)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-trial-tactic-question-objection/1000745 "2024-05-05T04:34:45Z")
I asked this question in the Alina Habba thread and the first response I got was Trump-specific; I am actually after a more global answer. In courtroom dramas (I don’t know how often it happens IRL), there’s the frequen… --- ## [Was the US DoD involved in the British defense cut in the early 1980s?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-us-dod-involved-in-the-british-defense-cut-in-the-early-1980s/1000996)
**Author:** [@cannonkuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cannonkuo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-us-dod-involved-in-the-british-defense-cut-in-the-early-1980s/1000996 "2024-05-05T02:43:20Z")
Before the Falklands/Malvinas broke out, the Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy had been leading a delegation called the “Zakheim power talks” for about a year to sa… --- ## [Are these tire chains any good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-tire-chains-any-good/1001066)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-tire-chains-any-good/1001066 "2024-05-05T01:31:31Z")
And assuming you haven’t used these specifically, what about the concept and design? Specifically these here. They are 6 separate chains with each one fitting through a hole in your wheel. They look easy to put on and… --- ## [Two-page logins - is this a security thing? What's the benefit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-page-logins-is-this-a-security-thing-whats-the-benefit/1001109)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2024, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-page-logins-is-this-a-security-thing-whats-the-benefit/1001109 "2024-05-05T00:44:30Z")
I’ve noticed that a number of websites that I use for work which require me to log in, have gone to a two-page login where you enter your user ID first, then a second page for the password, rather than both user ID and p… --- ## [Western writers widely recognized as master stylists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/western-writers-widely-recognized-as-master-stylists/1001117)
**Author:** [@Caribbean\_cruiser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caribbean_cruiser)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/western-writers-widely-recognized-as-master-stylists/1001117 "2024-05-04T22:57:42Z")
Now that I am traveling more and have more time to read, I’d like to sample some fine writing. From the outset, I’ll concede “great writing” is highly subjective. I’m not interested right now in reading works by best-sel… --- ## [How many people here have never knowingly had COVID?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-here-have-never-knowingly-had-covid/995566)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-here-have-never-knowingly-had-covid/995566 "2024-05-04T20:48:05Z")
I hope I’m not the only one. --- ## [Great police interview/interrogation scenes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-police-interview-interrogation-scenes/993617)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-police-interview-interrogation-scenes/993617 "2024-05-04T20:16:33Z")
My daughter is studying the policier genre in her literature class. As an exercise, students have been asked to memorize and perform a scene in which a police officer or detective interviews/interrogates a suspect. I’d … --- ## [Does anyone here belong to the Freedom From Religion Foundation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-belong-to-the-freedom-from-religion-foundation/1000441)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-belong-to-the-freedom-from-religion-foundation/1000441 "2024-05-04T18:19:17Z")
I saw a tv ad for this organization ( the one where Ron Reagan “is not afraid to burn in hell”) during the State of the Union address. Pretty good strategy to catch folks when they’re all fired up. It worked on me, anywa… --- ## [Could congress prevent SCOTUS from invalidating laws?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-congress-prevent-scotus-from-invalidating-laws/923130)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-congress-prevent-scotus-from-invalidating-laws/923130 "2024-05-04T17:28:25Z")
Here is a clause in the constitution concerning SCOTUS. The previous sentence refers to cases where the court has original jurisdiction. My question is could congress simply remove the court’s jurisdiction over acts o… --- ## [In current time, Who pays what for a wedding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-current-time-who-pays-what-for-a-wedding/1001049)
**Author:** [@JoePockets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JoePockets)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-current-time-who-pays-what-for-a-wedding/1001049 "2024-05-04T17:08:53Z")
Within reason is it split 50/50 or Brides pay for wedding reception groom rehearsal dinner and alcohol bill ? How is it hashed out happily! It seem like very awkward process where feelings can be hurt for a long time. --- ## [Alt.fan.cecil-adams - the poster who loved Vic Morrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alt-fan-cecil-adams-the-poster-who-loved-vic-morrow/1001110)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alt-fan-cecil-adams-the-poster-who-loved-vic-morrow/1001110 "2024-05-04T16:55:06Z")
Vic Morrow’s name came up the other day and for some reason I thought of the woman poster from the alt.fan.cecil-adams Usenet group who loved him. I really can’t remember any details but she brought his name up in all so… --- ## [Tell me about pellet smokers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-pellet-smokers/1001084)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-pellet-smokers/1001084 "2024-05-04T14:55:24Z")
i’ve been grilling all my life, on Weber kettles (charcoal), currently on a gas grill (also Weber). And I do some smoking, on a Weber Smokey Mountain. But I’m considering making the switch, and looking at Traeger pelle… --- ## [Star Wars VII, VIII, IX possibly to be retconned away {Warning Spoilers for other Star Wars movies}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-vii-viii-ix-possibly-to-be-retconned-away-warning-spoilers-for-other-star-wars-movies/913809)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 783\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-vii-viii-ix-possibly-to-be-retconned-away-warning-spoilers-for-other-star-wars-movies/913809 "2024-05-04T13:25:01Z")
According to a rumor source that apparently has a history of knowing inside info. --- ## [What size pillow(s) do you sleep on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-size-pillow-s-do-you-sleep-on/1000988)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-size-pillow-s-do-you-sleep-on/1000988 "2024-05-04T13:09:54Z")
We have a king bed but we use queen size pillows and have for ages. King pillows are too big and always seemed to end up with the stuffing at either end. Maybe they were just cheap. I actually sleep on a foam wedge with… --- ## [Jigsaw puzzle with extra piece](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jigsaw-puzzle-with-extra-piece/1000700)
**Author:** [@Hatchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hatchie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jigsaw-puzzle-with-extra-piece/1000700 "2024-05-04T10:43:32Z")
This is a plea for assistance! Yesterday, a friend and I were working on a jigsaw puzzle - a 500 piecer which we started weeks ago and occasionally return to. We had found all the edge pieces early on, and put them in p… --- ## [A very short but sweet Sci Fi story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-short-but-sweet-sci-fi-story/1001062)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2024, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-short-but-sweet-sci-fi-story/1001062 "2024-05-04T07:52:46Z")
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