# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=630 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 631 --- ## [Butting Heads with the Director](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butting-heads-with-the-director/996618)
**Author:** [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butting-heads-with-the-director/996618 "2024-02-14T22:18:30Z")
I work in human resources, but in the words of my mentor Burke, “Don’t let that fool you, I’m really an okay guy.” I’ve been doing this for about a decade now and I actually like my job, my coworkers, and even the compa… --- ## [Where is the best place to buy jarred dried spices of good quality at a decent price?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-best-place-to-buy-jarred-dried-spices-of-good-quality-at-a-decent-price/997474)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-best-place-to-buy-jarred-dried-spices-of-good-quality-at-a-decent-price/997474 "2024-02-14T21:29:53Z")
Spices are so important to making so many dishes tasty. But, supermarkets charge a huge premium for a small bottle of a given spice. Is there somewhere to buy decent quality spices (not fake or low quality or been sitt… --- ## [Did COVID kill Kissing Booths at fairs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-covid-kill-kissing-booths-at-fairs/997113)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-covid-kill-kissing-booths-at-fairs/997113 "2024-02-14T21:12:12Z")
I haven’t seen one since 2021, or maybe before that. --- ## [Anybody watching Tacoma FD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watching-tacoma-fd/852560)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watching-tacoma-fd/852560 "2024-02-14T20:52:15Z")
It’s sitcom about a fire station in Tacoma WA starring Broken Lizard’s Steve Lemme and Kevin Heffernan. I think it’s pretty funny, straight in your face humor with a decent cast and creatives ideas. One of the funniest e… --- ## [Cheap Living Options (Non-Housing)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-living-options-non-housing/833987)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-living-options-non-housing/833987 "2024-02-14T20:51:52Z")
I’ve heard of people living in the following conditions to save money: In their car/van (Some people even put mattresses in the back of their van so that they can sleep more comfortably) In an RV In a mobile camper Cam… --- ## [NFL 2023-2024: Super Bowl 58](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-2024-super-bowl-58/997095)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 383\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-2023-2024-super-bowl-58/997095 "2024-02-14T20:17:46Z")
Super Bowl week is here. For the first time, the Big Game will be played in Las Vegas, at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Raiders. The Kansas City Chiefs, who many thought (including this Chiefs fan) had no chance of ma… --- ## [Who has the best cornbread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-best-cornbread/980004 "2024-02-14T19:51:15Z")
Sadly, Ohio cannot compete very well in this chase. I love cornbread and just had some from Meijer that was pretty good, though. Let’s hear it for your favorite. Sweet vs savory? Pan fried or oven? Fried in bacon fat? Mu… --- ## [Who should host The Daily Show?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-host-the-daily-show/982322)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-host-the-daily-show/982322 "2024-02-14T19:00:02Z")
I love Roy Wood, Jr., but I’m not entirely sure he should be the permanent host for the show. I’m going to go all the way back to what I said when Jon Stewart left. I think it should be Larry Wilmore. I thought this bef… --- ## [ID this kitschy horror movie pastiche](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-kitschy-horror-movie-pastiche/997556)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-kitschy-horror-movie-pastiche/997556 "2024-02-14T18:14:21Z")
Maybe from the 70s or 80s, I think the movie was a pastiche of stories, kind of like Creepshow, but not that one because I checked. I only remember one scene from one of the stories. There were two men, father and son. T… --- ## [Porn from Eastern Europe. Why is there so much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/porn-from-eastern-europe-why-is-there-so-much/328562)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/porn-from-eastern-europe-why-is-there-so-much/328562 "2024-02-14T16:48:29Z")
Why does such a high percentage of internet porn seem to originate from eastern europe nowadays? Looking at the ladies on these porno sites it makes me wonder what is driving the seemingly endless supply of blonde hair,… --- ## [What’s your opinion of Madrid airport?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-your-opinion-of-madrid-airport/997484)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-your-opinion-of-madrid-airport/997484 "2024-02-14T16:18:25Z")
I’m in the very beginning of planning a trip to the U.K. and Spain this year. I was think of ending the trip in Madrid and flying home to Chicago O’Hare from Madrid airport. Can anyone assuage my feelings that MAD isn’t… --- ## [Halon Fire Extinguishers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halon-fire-extinguishers/997475)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halon-fire-extinguishers/997475 "2024-02-14T16:10:47Z")
The resurrected fire extinguisher thread reminded me that I have two Halon extinguishers bought at a home show over 20 years ago. They’ve never been used and still show pressure in the green arc on the gauge. I’m assumi… --- ## [Setting the standard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/setting-the-standard/996930)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/setting-the-standard/996930 "2024-02-14T15:46:22Z")
The way this game is played is by creating a category in which the next player names an example which they think is most typical, standard, or quintessential for the previously named category. That player then creates th… --- ## [Winter Flight Cancellations and Getting All Those People Where They're Going](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-flight-cancellations-and-getting-all-those-people-where-theyre-going/976878)
**Author:** [@wevets](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wevets)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-flight-cancellations-and-getting-all-those-people-where-theyre-going/976878 "2024-02-14T14:03:57Z")
Today because of snow, somewhere around 200 flights were cancelled out of Seattle’s airport… I’m wondering - how do all those people get where they’re going? Just to get a general gist of things, let’s pretend they were… --- ## [Mean Mr. Mustard’s List of Original (I believe) Cinematic Sure Things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mean-mr-mustard-s-list-of-original-i-believe-cinematic-sure-things/995911)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mean-mr-mustard-s-list-of-original-i-believe-cinematic-sure-things/995911 "2024-02-14T13:53:13Z")
Any game of chess will show no more than two moves after which “checkmate” will be announced. Any game of checkers will show one of the players performing at least a quadruple jump. Any fully clothed person standing… --- ## [FYI: Google translate produces something for Lorem Ipsum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fyi-google-translate-produces-something-for-lorem-ipsum/997342)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fyi-google-translate-produces-something-for-lorem-ipsum/997342 "2024-02-14T12:51:57Z")
Cecil explained the origins of the Lorem ipsum filler text in a 2001 column: It contains the a link to further research by Rosie Cima from 2015. The consensus is that it’s gibberish derived from a passage from Cicero. … --- ## [Poll: Do you recognize the term "Fuzz Testing", and are you a Software Developer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-recognize-the-term-fuzz-testing-and-are-you-a-software-developer/997369)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Knig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Knig)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 9:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-recognize-the-term-fuzz-testing-and-are-you-a-software-developer/997369 "2024-02-14T09:27:15Z")
I was talking with a software developer today, and I brought up Fuzz Testing. He’d never heard of it. I thought it was a well-known term. A friend who’s a developer didn’t recognize it either. I guess it’s not commonly k… --- ## [Can't Find Thread for 2-14 SpaceX Moon Launch--need answer soon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-find-thread-for-2-14-spacex-moon-launch-need-answer-soon/997539)
**Author:** [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-find-thread-for-2-14-spacex-moon-launch-need-answer-soon/997539 "2024-02-14T09:15:09Z")
I have browsed the current “front page” and used the search function repeatedly. I can’t find any threads about tonight’s (tomorrow morning’s 2-14-2024) SpaceX launch of the a lunar lander. I am positive this Board is d… --- ## [Do you have to call 911 if you injure an intruder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-call-911-if-you-injure-an-intruder/995132)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 8:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-to-call-911-if-you-injure-an-intruder/995132 "2024-02-14T08:54:50Z")
Legal not moral question and assuming YMMV depending on state. Inspired by a 911 call after a guy shot some intruders. Let’s say some guy breaks into my house and I shoot them or smash them in the head with a baseball … --- ## [Four day weeks for school children - anyone experienced this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-day-weeks-for-school-children-anyone-experienced-this/997534)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 8:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-day-weeks-for-school-children-anyone-experienced-this/997534 "2024-02-14T08:40:45Z")
Starting this thread had a pop-up for 2005! No kidding. Anyway, some districts in my area are proposing this, or have done it. They would have longer days, and take either Monday or Friday off. Of course, this is ver… --- ## [2/11/2024: Fatal shooting at Joel Osteen's controversial Houston mega"church"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-11-2024-fatal-shooting-at-joel-osteens-controversial-houston-mega-church/997444)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2024, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-11-2024-fatal-shooting-at-joel-osteens-controversial-houston-mega-church/997444 "2024-02-14T06:01:09Z")
This afternoon, during the Spanish-language service, a WOMAN walked into the building with a rifle, and was stopped (okay, killed) by two armed guards, WHO ALSO SHOT A FIVE-YEAR-OLD who may have come in with her. The ch… --- ## [What can I do with duck prosciutto?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-duck-prosciutto/997441)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-do-with-duck-prosciutto/997441 "2024-02-13T23:52:32Z")
I was recently gift with some duck prosciutto. I like it (well, it’s very salty) but I’m not sure what to do with it. I sliced a bit and used it in place of bacon/anchovies in a salad, but what else can I do with it? --- ## [Giant Skeleton Christmas Decorations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-skeleton-christmas-decorations/995502)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/giant-skeleton-christmas-decorations/995502 "2024-02-13T23:49:50Z")
Last year a lot of people didn’t want to take down those 12 foot high giant skeletons, so they left them up all year, even though they look extra-creepy when they’re not Halloween decorations. But this year I’ve noticed… --- ## [Is anyone keeping their finger on the pulse of Superbowl CTs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-keeping-their-finger-on-the-pulse-of-superbowl-cts/997445)
**Author:** [@Vlad\_Igor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vlad_Igor)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-keeping-their-finger-on-the-pulse-of-superbowl-cts/997445 "2024-02-13T23:19:41Z")
I’m really curious about how CTers are interpreting the Superbowl, and the 1st quarter lack of Secret Agents Taylor and Kelce visibility. Is anyone watching CT sites during the game? --- ## [Crazy? Evil? Stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crazy-evil-stupid/984671)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crazy-evil-stupid/984671 "2024-02-13T23:10:39Z")
I sometimes ask people, just out of curiosity, if they think a particular political person they dislike is crazy or evil or stupid, which I think exhausts the possibilities. Rarely does someone respond “None of the abov… --- ## [21st Annual Super Bowl Early Picks Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/21st-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/995779)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/21st-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/995779 "2024-02-13T23:09:21Z")
The playoff teams are set, so it’s time for our annual contest – can you predict the Super Bowl a month before the game and join our list of champions?: Year 1 : Trillionaire Year 2 : Uncommon Sense Year 3 : Airman Do… --- ## [Tesla software: Not ready for prime time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-software-not-ready-for-prime-time/983803)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tesla-software-not-ready-for-prime-time/983803 "2024-02-13T22:15:05Z")
Not only is Tesla nowhere near self-driving, it is buggy as heck. Bluetooth: Many times cannot connect to the phone for audio. BT has been around for how many years? And how many cheap product can use it without fail… --- ## [Thought experiment: Trump gets the nom but dies/becomes incapacitated before the election](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiment-trump-gets-the-nom-but-dies-becomes-incapacitated-before-the-election/997433)
**Author:** [@EddyTeddyFreddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EddyTeddyFreddy)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiment-trump-gets-the-nom-but-dies-becomes-incapacitated-before-the-election/997433 "2024-02-13T21:39:33Z")
There’s an ongoing thread debating whether Trump will be the GOP nominee which has set me thinking: How would things play out if at some point between the convention and Election Day he either died or became so physical… --- ## [One banana, Two banana](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-banana-two-banana/997423)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-banana-two-banana/997423 "2024-02-13T21:36:50Z")
Need a quickish answer. Bought a hand of bananas, Wednesday. Put them on the banana hangy thing. Yesterday, #1 banana was separated at a peely seam. Today 2 more. Ok. Are these banas safe to eat? Why did they do t… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - January 2024 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-january-2024-edition/995416)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-january-2024-edition/995416 "2024-02-13T20:29:01Z")
Well… here we are, another year in the can. I didn’t read as much as I expected to, however, I had some marvelous adventures with the ones I did read. T. Kingfisher for the win! I rediscovered my love for fantasy this ye… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=629) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=631)