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**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meaning-of-review-bombing/997100 "2024-02-08T18:11:04Z")
Wondering if the teeming hoards can weigh in on this… “Review bombing” is, to my understanding, or possibly misunderstanding, some number of individuals post negative reviews of a creative work having not even actually … --- ## [Jason Statham and Burt Reynolds in a medieval monster movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jason-statham-and-burt-reynolds-in-a-medieval-monster-movie/997269)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jason-statham-and-burt-reynolds-in-a-medieval-monster-movie/997269 "2024-02-08T16:18:16Z")
Wait, what? I would have thought you were making this up. Nope. In the Name of the King 2007 "The film was nominated for five Razzie Awards, including Worst Picture, Worst Screenplay, Worst Supporting Actor (Burt Reyno… --- ## [Ara: History Untold - 4x Grand Strategy hybrid from the makers of Civ 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ara-history-untold-4x-grand-strategy-hybrid-from-the-makers-of-civ-5/995592)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ara-history-untold-4x-grand-strategy-hybrid-from-the-makers-of-civ-5/995592 "2024-02-08T15:22:19Z")
Has anyone heard of this upcoming game? It seems to basically be a cross between Civ and a Grand Strategy game. Many of the developers appear to have worked on Civ 5 previously. It seems incredibly ambitious. The scale… --- ## [Why the bias against men's long hair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-bias-against-mens-long-hair/991481)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-bias-against-mens-long-hair/991481 "2024-02-08T15:03:13Z")
In Texas, a student was suspended for having too long hair (apparently other reasons also) but this is an ongoing issue since i was young, both school and jobs; this is double standard since girls/women can wear their ha… --- ## [Why are the Feds not paying for the refugees?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-feds-not-paying-for-the-refugees/995646)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 244\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-the-feds-not-paying-for-the-refugees/995646 "2024-02-08T12:22:23Z")
New York is begging to not take anymore refugees. Chicago as well. Denver is nearing bankruptcy. Workers are fearing no raises and possible furloughs. Now the Red States refusing to take refugees is looking less like… --- ## [Is it possible to removed mirrored coating from sunglasses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-removed-mirrored-coating-from-sunglasses/544622)
**Author:** [@Dahu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dahu)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-removed-mirrored-coating-from-sunglasses/544622 "2024-02-08T12:15:10Z")
I’ve been given some sunglasses which I really like. Thing is they’re mirrored, which is ok, but I’d rather they weren’t. I’m wondering if there is a way to remove the coating? I’m thinking maybe using a metal polish, bu… --- ## [What would Jews do/think if the Messiah criteria were fulfilled by different people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-jews-do-think-if-the-messiah-criteria-were-fulfilled-by-different-people/997042)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-jews-do-think-if-the-messiah-criteria-were-fulfilled-by-different-people/997042 "2024-02-08T10:17:49Z")
I am not a Jew, and I have only the very vaguest notion of Jewish theology. But from what I’ve read, they expect that the Messiah will fulfill all of the following 4 criteria (and even more) in one lifetime. (They do not… --- ## [Why did the Oregon Trail go right through perfectly fine farmland?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-oregon-trail-go-right-through-perfectly-fine-farmland/997165)
**Author:** [@whc.03grady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whc.03grady)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-oregon-trail-go-right-through-perfectly-fine-farmland/997165 "2024-02-08T07:19:53Z")
Fourteen or so years ago I submitted a question to Cecil and actually got a reply from CKDexterHaven that my question was gonna be passed along to Cecil, with others, for possible answering in the column. He warned that … --- ## [Significance of "Al-Aqsa"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/significance-of-al-aqsa/250100)
**Author:** [@vinniepaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vinniepaz)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/significance-of-al-aqsa/250100 "2024-02-08T04:42:46Z")
Ok. I know most of you aren’t rap fans, but theres a rapper named Immortal Technique who says this “Its like the prescription pills when you misusin em nigga/ the Templar Knights, when they took Jerusalam nigga/ and fig… --- ## [Anyone else here watching the 2024 Grammys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-here-watching-the-2024-grammys/997111)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-here-watching-the-2024-grammys/997111 "2024-02-08T04:05:40Z")
My daughter came over and we’re watching, as we do most years. I like seeing the artists, and know about a quarter of the songs. The Tracy Chapman/Luke McComb duet was special. Anyone else here? --- ## [Identify a 60s/70s songs - Help me Obi Dope Kenobi!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-a-60s-70s-songs-help-me-obi-dope-kenobi/997261)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-a-60s-70s-songs-help-me-obi-dope-kenobi/997261 "2024-02-08T03:40:19Z")
My dad use to listen to this psychedelic group (perhaps space rock) group. I think it started with a C, but I could be very wrong. Also, I think they were British based on my recollection of the accents, but not certain. … --- ## [Basketball coach who would yell at players for making a bad shot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-coach-who-would-yell-at-players-for-making-a-bad-shot/997132)
**Author:** [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basketball-coach-who-would-yell-at-players-for-making-a-bad-shot/997132 "2024-02-08T03:05:15Z")
Years ago, on the Cracked podcast, they mentioned a basketball coach who would yell at his players if they took a bad shot, even if they made it. I don’t remember what episode it was, and haven’t been able to find it, n… --- ## [Do you suppose there'll be a great demand for cover bands as original artists die and retire?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-suppose-therell-be-a-great-demand-for-cover-bands-as-original-artists-die-and-retire/990801)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-suppose-therell-be-a-great-demand-for-cover-bands-as-original-artists-die-and-retire/990801 "2024-02-08T01:17:34Z")
Of course, no one still alive today ever heard Beethoven perform one of his piano concertos or direct an orchestra, yet his music is still played today in front of live audiences. As modern-day original singers and musi… --- ## [Is it true that people don't realize that K makes atleast two sounds in Scandinavian languages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-true-that-people-dont-realize-that-k-makes-atleast-two-sounds-in-scandinavian-languages/997187)
**Author:** [@Jagraze1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jagraze1)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-true-that-people-dont-realize-that-k-makes-atleast-two-sounds-in-scandinavian-languages/997187 "2024-02-08T00:52:53Z")
I looked at the phonology of Nordic languages, Norwegian, Swedish, Faroese, Icelandic and Danish. However, the letter K seems to represent bunch of different sounds. In Norwegian, hard K is like k in English and soft k i… --- ## [If charged a service fee, do you still tip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-charged-a-service-fee-do-you-still-tip/997036)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-charged-a-service-fee-do-you-still-tip/997036 "2024-02-07T23:36:00Z")
Let’s not get into whether r not we should tip but whether you should pay a tip on top of a service fee. I just made reservations for 3 high-end restaurants in Denver, and Denver restaurants are moving to a service fee … --- ## [Nuke 'em from orbit - it's the only way to be sure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuke-em-from-orbit-its-the-only-way-to-be-sure/997069)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuke-em-from-orbit-its-the-only-way-to-be-sure/997069 "2024-02-07T23:00:06Z")
How hard would it be to “nuke em from orbit”? What’s required? (Yes, I’m aware of kinetic energy weapons. Rods from God, Flying Crowbars et. al. Let’s stick with a nuke please.) --- ## [I just had a “who’s on first” interaction with a patient](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-had-a-who-s-on-first-interaction-with-a-patient/996982)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-had-a-who-s-on-first-interaction-with-a-patient/996982 "2024-02-07T21:56:16Z")
Totally my fault. Me:I see you are taking a new medication. Who prescribed it? Patient: You did Me: I am pretty sure I didn’t Patient: No, you did Me: It looks like a rheumatologic medication. Have you been seeing a… --- ## [NLRB says Dartmouth basketball can unionize](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nlrb-says-dartmouth-basketball-can-unionize/997201)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nlrb-says-dartmouth-basketball-can-unionize/997201 "2024-02-07T21:01:48Z")
I’m thinking this pretty much kills the NCAA. Any thoughts? I haven’t decided if I’m in favor or not. --- ## [Why Aren't People Working? (Personal anecdotes only)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-people-working-personal-anecdotes-only/995662)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 612\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-people-working-personal-anecdotes-only/995662 "2024-02-07T20:25:56Z")
I see headlines about massive job growth, but when waiting in line at various establishments I still hear grumbling about “people don’t want to work anymore.” Last month I was at Goodwill in the middle of a weekday and t… --- ## [What is it like to work as an engineer (environmental, civil, mechanical, not so much software/electrical)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-like-to-work-as-an-engineer-environmental-civil-mechanical-not-so-much-software-electrical/996640)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-like-to-work-as-an-engineer-environmental-civil-mechanical-not-so-much-software-electrical/996640 "2024-02-07T19:30:35Z")
Is anyone here an engineer of the real-world kind? Like building devices, vehicles, roads, dams, etc., as opposed to circuits and software? Can you share a bit of what your day-to-day’s like, what kind of projects you ty… --- ## [How reliable and unreliable is this site?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-reliable-and-unreliable-is-this-site/997170)
**Author:** [@Jagraze1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jagraze1)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-reliable-and-unreliable-is-this-site/997170 "2024-02-07T17:32:22Z")
Do you think, there is anything unreliable about this site? Like a lot of suites are unreliable (ex: Reddit). Is SD one of them? --- ## [Movie Series with One or Two Titles Different from the Others](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-series-with-one-or-two-titles-different-from-the-others/997138)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-series-with-one-or-two-titles-different-from-the-others/997138 "2024-02-07T17:29:56Z")
The threads about non-appearing characters and recently-seen films has made me think of this. They called the first film of the Nick and Nora Charles films The Thin Man, and people thought it referred to Nick Charles. S… --- ## [Physics of H20 / vapor / Leidenfrost Effect in kettle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physics-of-h20-vapor-leidenfrost-effect-in-kettle/997195)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physics-of-h20-vapor-leidenfrost-effect-in-kettle/997195 "2024-02-07T16:12:17Z")
Hi there, random shower thought: when you boil water in an (e.g.) electric kettle - you will see air bubbles rising at the end of the boiling process (rolling boil?) I assume the gas bubbles come from the Leidenfrost … --- ## [Guess the Chinglish translation for this toy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-chinglish-translation-for-this-toy/997202)
**Author:** [@Oswald\_Bastable](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oswald_Bastable)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guess-the-chinglish-translation-for-this-toy/997202 "2024-02-07T15:43:57Z")
My daughter received this toy as a gift. It’s a craft toy where you push little bits of material through slits in the dresses of cardboard cut out dolls to give a 3D effect. It’s called ‘DIY Versatile Facelift’. Can anyo… --- ## [Trying to find a philosophical quote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-a-philosophical-quote/997164)
**Author:** [@oligArchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oligArchie)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-a-philosophical-quote/997164 "2024-02-07T14:46:09Z")
A couple of months ago, I read a quote from (possibly) Alan Watts and I can’t remember the exact phrase. My google-fu is compromised by my not completely remembering the specifics. It was something similar to this parap… --- ## [Classic Books Which Live Up To Their Reputation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-books-which-live-up-to-their-reputation/976763)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classic-books-which-live-up-to-their-reputation/976763 "2024-02-07T13:38:57Z")
Many voluminous classic books have aged badly, are simply not worth the time, are unreadable or never deserved the reputation won when there were fewer alternatives and less knowledge and variety. Inspired by The Atlant… --- ## [The ultimate mmm-song pre-poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-mmm-song-pre-poll/995159)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ultimate-mmm-song-pre-poll/995159 "2024-02-07T13:01:31Z")
This poll will determine our 5 finalists for the Most Favoritest Doper Song.of All Time. These are our 33 finalists. This list contains the winner of each individual poll, plus 5 additional selections from the also-ran a… --- ## [Texas national guard vs. Border Patrol standoff - begining of a new civil war?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-national-guard-vs-border-patrol-standoff-begining-of-a-new-civil-war/996440)
**Author:** [@X.L.Lent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/X.L.Lent)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/texas-national-guard-vs-border-patrol-standoff-begining-of-a-new-civil-war/996440 "2024-02-07T02:48:13Z")
Is this going to be the “first shot” of a new civil war? If the US supreme court rules against Texas and Texas ignores the ruling, keeping it’s national guard at the border, then what happens? I’m not trying to cause … --- ## [Has anyone gotten an invite to BlueSky? (Open to all now, invites no longer required)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-gotten-an-invite-to-bluesky-open-to-all-now-invites-no-longer-required/992043)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-gotten-an-invite-to-bluesky-open-to-all-now-invites-no-longer-required/992043 "2024-02-07T01:18:21Z")
These things seem to be rarer than Faberge eggs. Anyone gotten in yet? (BlueSky is a Twitter/X alternative. I don’t really know what it offers that’s better than the alternative, but it’s not associated with Musk, so th… --- ## [King Charles has prostate treatment \[Update 5-FEB-24 treatment for cancer\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-charles-has-prostate-treatment-update-5-feb-24-treatment-for-cancer/996695)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2024, 12:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-charles-has-prostate-treatment-update-5-feb-24-treatment-for-cancer/996695 "2024-02-07T00:50:40Z")
Can you imagine the profuse, knee bending, deep bowing apology when you have to ask your King to submit to the digital exam? “I say, Chuck, old boy, splendid round of croquet, eh what? I liked the way you skewered that … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=634&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=636&state=watching)