# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=601&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 602 --- ## [In Denmark there is no film censorship. What would happen if a film was publicly shown over there containing scenes of actual rape, murder or torture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-denmark-there-is-no-film-censorship-what-would-happen-if-a-film-was-publicly-shown-over-there-containing-scenes-of-actual-rape-murder-or-torture/999081)
**Author:** [@philipdalton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/philipdalton)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-denmark-there-is-no-film-censorship-what-would-happen-if-a-film-was-publicly-shown-over-there-containing-scenes-of-actual-rape-murder-or-torture/999081 "2024-03-28T21:07:35Z")
There were no laws restricting the showing of child porn in Denmark up until 1980. --- ## [Why are certain warehouse jobs "more strict" with rates and daily tasks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-certain-warehouse-jobs-more-strict-with-rates-and-daily-tasks/999483)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-certain-warehouse-jobs-more-strict-with-rates-and-daily-tasks/999483 "2024-03-28T20:56:09Z")
Even though warehouse work is physical and fast paced, my only warehouse experiences include Amazon and a local grocery warehouse (where I’m currently working at) In my experience, Amazon was slightly easier (for me) to… --- ## [NFL's new kickoff rule](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfls-new-kickoff-rule/999415)
**Author:** [@dougrb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougrb)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfls-new-kickoff-rule/999415 "2024-03-28T20:25:15Z")
I’m not a huge football fan but I do like a good 90+ yard kickoff return. This sounds kind of boring to me. --- ## [Poor Things - movie. Open spoilers after first post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poor-things-movie-open-spoilers-after-first-post/996425)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poor-things-movie-open-spoilers-after-first-post/996425 "2024-03-28T17:55:06Z")
My wife and I saw this movie tonight and I’d really appreciate reading some discussion about it! I loved it. My wife found it more … disturbing. We agree it is stylistically beautiful. And in this era of remakes and se… --- ## ["You Make me Wanna WALK, Like a Camel" wtfrak?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-make-me-wanna-walk-like-a-camel-wtfrak/363462)
**Author:** [@Critical1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Critical1)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-make-me-wanna-walk-like-a-camel-wtfrak/363462 "2024-03-28T15:51:48Z")
for those who are wondering its a song by Southern Coulture on the Skids. I get the roleplay aspect, I get the kinda creepy little girl thing (Little Debbie Little Debbie, I’ma Comin on Home Girl) but what in the hell … --- ## [A Doper in Every State?: A Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-doper-in-every-state-a-poll/505213)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-doper-in-every-state-a-poll/505213 "2024-03-28T15:47:15Z")
Since this website is based in the U.S. of A, and without trying to offend our neighbors around the world, I am curious if we have a poster from every state. Simple enough poll of sorts. If you don’t see your state tak… --- ## [Men At Work (Band)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-at-work-band/999413)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-at-work-band/999413 "2024-03-28T15:37:11Z")
No Sign of Yesterday by Men At Work is playing on the iPod now. There was another of their songs that played before lunch, but I don’t remember which one it was. (I could back up to find out, but I won’t.) It had more… --- ## [What happened to the center right? Has it always been a numerical minority, or did it actually shrink recently?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-center-right-has-it-always-been-a-numerical-minority-or-did-it-actually-shrink-recently/999338)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-center-right-has-it-always-been-a-numerical-minority-or-did-it-actually-shrink-recently/999338 "2024-03-28T15:13:52Z")
I was catching up on the Boebert thread and started to ponder a hypothesis suggested by two of the posts in that thread. What is this hypothesis? It’s that the spectrum of voters from left to right isn’t a bell curv… --- ## [Eastman disbarment proceedings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eastman-disbarment-proceedings/989742)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eastman-disbarment-proceedings/989742 "2024-03-28T14:42:51Z")
Thought I would start a thread on this. It’s Trump-adjacent, since Eastman is facing disbarment over the legal advice that he gave concerning attempts to delay the certification vote. Interesting statement in his testim… --- ## [Ice on swelling: how long is it effective?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-on-swelling-how-long-is-it-effective/999481)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-on-swelling-how-long-is-it-effective/999481 "2024-03-28T14:19:46Z")
When one gets an injury, such as happens playing sports, one of the treatments is to put ice on the injury. This is to suppress swelling of the injured part. How long is this an effective way of reducing swelling? Is the… --- ## [Jeffrey Clark and mass resignation at the DOJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffrey-clark-and-mass-resignation-at-the-doj/990374)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeffrey-clark-and-mass-resignation-at-the-doj/990374 "2024-03-28T13:28:21Z")
So, Trump was considering installing Jeffrey Clark as acting Attorney General. He backed off when several high ranking officials threatened to resign if he did. Why did he care if they resigned? Why didn’t he just tel… --- ## [Heardle Rock (time sensitive for March 28, will be gone tomorrow)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heardle-rock-time-sensitive-for-march-28-will-be-gone-tomorrow/999500)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heardle-rock-time-sensitive-for-march-28-will-be-gone-tomorrow/999500 "2024-03-28T12:26:53Z")
Heardle is basically name that tune. Today, they have a really identifiable song, but I don’t know what version it is – it doesn’t even sound like the original artist to me. I can’t find this version anywhere. My gu… --- ## [What do the dopers think of the Kate Middleton brouhaha](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-the-dopers-think-of-the-kate-middleton-brouhaha/998723)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 496\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-the-dopers-think-of-the-kate-middleton-brouhaha/998723 "2024-03-28T11:20:45Z")
No Kate Middleton thread on the dope yet? Lets make one. So I have been largely ignoring the brouhaha (I’m a brit living in the states for 20+ and am kind of irritated when I’m forced to read about the british royals he… --- ## [Is having a girlfriend in 7th grade normal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-a-girlfriend-in-7th-grade-normal/999275)
**Author:** [@SaSaLeLe2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SaSaLeLe2011)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 6:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-having-a-girlfriend-in-7th-grade-normal/999275 "2024-03-28T06:45:30Z")
come on now. is it? --- ## [Reminiscing old Games Magazine contests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reminiscing-old-games-magazine-contests/998840)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reminiscing-old-games-magazine-contests/998840 "2024-03-28T04:39:27Z")
Something over in Cafe Society made me think about the contests that ran (and still do) in Games Magazine. I am not necessarily talking about ones run regularly like the annual Rebus Contest or the occasional Scavenger H… --- ## [Help me find a tree](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-tree/999474)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-tree/999474 "2024-03-28T03:59:55Z")
So apparently Tree Hunters are a thing. Which is kind of cool. Some guy recently re-discovered the largest Cottonwood tree in NY. I would love to visit it but try as I might, I can not find the exact location or coordi… --- ## [How often do you watch TV/movies with the subtitles on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-watch-tv-movies-with-the-subtitles-on/999208)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-watch-tv-movies-with-the-subtitles-on/999208 "2024-03-27T23:45:14Z")
I sometimes do this as a painless way to brush up on a foreign language even when watching and listening in English. But I have read subtitles are sometimes used by parents hoping to help children read better. I had no… --- ## [Resisting the urge to stream ahead when watching a series with a partner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resisting-the-urge-to-stream-ahead-when-watching-a-series-with-a-partner/999365)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resisting-the-urge-to-stream-ahead-when-watching-a-series-with-a-partner/999365 "2024-03-27T23:12:35Z")
My better half and I are currently watching Season 4 of True Detective and boy, is it good (at least the first two episodes). Unfortunately he is gone all week, so it will be another 5 days before we can watch episode 3… --- ## [Are GIFs allowed now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-gifs-allowed-now/999473)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-gifs-allowed-now/999473 "2024-03-27T22:58:59Z")
The first post in this thread used a GIF, which caught my attention. Breaking news: Sean “Diddy” Combs – homes raided by feds (25 Mar 2024) - Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share - Straight Dope Message Board I… --- ## [Explain the Artemis in-orbit refueling requirement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-artemis-in-orbit-refueling-requirement/999098)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-artemis-in-orbit-refueling-requirement/999098 "2024-03-27T22:42:39Z")
55 years ago, a Saturn V rocket put men on the moon and returned them to Earth after having been fueled up prior to departure - no mid-flight refueling was required. Artemis 2 looks like once it gets into its initial Ea… --- ## [Is the real estate comission settlement going to change home buying and selling as much as this article says it will and the realtors wont be making as much money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-real-estate-comission-settlement-going-to-change-home-buying-and-selling-as-much-as-this-article-says-it-will-and-the-realtors-wont-be-making-as-much-money/999272)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-real-estate-comission-settlement-going-to-change-home-buying-and-selling-as-much-as-this-article-says-it-will-and-the-realtors-wont-be-making-as-much-money/999272 "2024-03-27T22:28:15Z")
all I got out of this is everyone will be paying their own agent fees and it might lower the fee rate … is there more to it? https://www.marketwatch.com/story/three-ways-the-realtor-commission-settlement-affects-people-… --- ## [Local news term for area](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/local-news-term-for-area/999339)
**Author:** [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/local-news-term-for-area/999339 "2024-03-27T22:15:31Z")
In any major city in the U.S. the local news media has a general term to describe the city and the surrounding area. For example, in L.A. it’s “the Southland” while in Washington, D.C. it’s “the DMV” (District, Maryland,… --- ## [Ronna McDaniel to step down from RNC Chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ronna-mcdaniel-to-step-down-from-rnc-chair/997215)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ronna-mcdaniel-to-step-down-from-rnc-chair/997215 "2024-03-27T22:02:43Z")
I wonder who will replace her. --- ## [Meet the cutest little Chinese killbot ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-the-cutest-little-chinese-killbot-ever/999391)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-the-cutest-little-chinese-killbot-ever/999391 "2024-03-27T20:03:55Z")
The video doesn’t show the mentioned “almost defends itself”, but I, for one look forward to laboring in its underground lithium mine --- ## [St. Louis Sunday Dinner recs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-louis-sunday-dinner-recs/999398)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-louis-sunday-dinner-recs/999398 "2024-03-27T16:59:40Z")
Our family is going to be stuck in St. Louis this weekend, and dinner reservations are on me. The hitch is that this Sunday is Easter, so I need a big list of recommendations to go through. Normally I’d just look up a To… --- ## [Any interest in Intensly Casual Fantasy Baseball League](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-interest-in-intensly-casual-fantasy-baseball-league/981553)
**Author:** [@ahduval](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ahduval)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-interest-in-intensly-casual-fantasy-baseball-league/981553 "2024-03-27T15:53:33Z")
Any interest in doing a private Straight Dope Fantasy Baseball League. I can start one after work, or if someone else wants to start one, i’ll join. questions to ask: Yahoo, ESPN, or a third (unknown) option? how man… --- ## [Pontoon boats](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pontoon-boats/999261)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pontoon-boats/999261 "2024-03-27T15:33:38Z")
I’m not a boat guy but I do like the idea of pontoon boats on calm inland lakes. Huge flat decks with railings all around for kid’s safety. An upper deck or at least a roof for shade. Nice little kitchen. Couches. And an… --- ## ["He died before he knew he was a dad." Why is this sad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-died-before-he-knew-he-was-a-dad-why-is-this-sad/999393)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-died-before-he-knew-he-was-a-dad-why-is-this-sad/999393 "2024-03-27T15:08:17Z")
It’s a plot point I’ve seen in various media-but why is it sad? I wouldn’t want to die knowing that my partner has a kid they’ll be raising on their own and who will never meet or know their dad. I’d rather die not knowi… --- ## [Why does my phone give me the time every time I plug in the aux cable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-phone-give-me-the-time-every-time-i-plug-in-the-aux-cable/999353)
**Author:** [@batsto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/batsto)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-my-phone-give-me-the-time-every-time-i-plug-in-the-aux-cable/999353 "2024-03-27T14:28:16Z")
got an Android 8 I think? It’s a few years old. but lately it’s been doing something odd. I plug it into aux cable connected to a stereo every day to have it play music while I work. But lately, when I do that, somehow G… --- ## [How come cash jobs like under the table jobs don’t do background checks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-cash-jobs-like-under-the-table-jobs-don-t-do-background-checks/999385)
**Author:** [@Imuseless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Imuseless)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-cash-jobs-like-under-the-table-jobs-don-t-do-background-checks/999385 "2024-03-27T06:50:50Z")
Does everybody realize that cash jobs like under the table jobs don’t do background checks. Why is it that cash jobs like under the table jobs don’t do background checks but only jobs that withheld taxes and pay in check… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=600&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=602&state=watching)