# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=713&state=watching [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 714 --- ## [Bad bad bad Boo! 🎃 And a birthday too!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-boo-and-a-birthday-too/991816)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-boo-and-a-birthday-too/991816 "2023-10-25T01:38:48Z")
Why does a grown woman (higher up in the office, no less) dress up like Dracula at a dialysis center? Whoo hoo! Good one. As I suffered through another bad dialysis treatment I was planning murder. Vampire is what I call… --- ## [WandaVision on Disney +. Open spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wandavision-on-disney-open-spoilers/931094)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 1364\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wandavision-on-disney-open-spoilers/931094 "2023-10-25T01:29:37Z")
\[Past thread\](https://Past thread). Closed with ATMB instruction as follows. So rebooted. In terms of objectionable behavior … for the children stop it stop it stop it. In terms of a new thread, how does a poster dea… --- ## [Halloween TV Episodes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-tv-episodes/991984)
**Author:** [@Tarataratara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarataratara)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-tv-episodes/991984 "2023-10-25T01:16:22Z")
I’m thoroughly enjoying the Halloween episodes of Bob’s Burgers. I haven’t watched the show before - think I’ll start - but these are really fun. The Simpson;s Halloween episodes are classic. Modern Family has a few. … --- ## [Why only 217 votes needed to elect a Speaker of the House?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-only-217-votes-needed-to-elect-a-speaker-of-the-house/991726)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-only-217-votes-needed-to-elect-a-speaker-of-the-house/991726 "2023-10-25T00:40:00Z")
There are 435 members of the House, so it would seem a majority would be 218 votes. Everything I hear is that only 217 votes are needed. That would be a 217-218 minority. What is the story? --- ## [85 year old Newfoundland runner beats 121 younger runners on 20 km race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/85-year-old-newfoundland-runner-beats-121-younger-runners-on-20-km-race/991763)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/85-year-old-newfoundland-runner-beats-121-younger-runners-on-20-km-race/991763 "2023-10-25T00:33:03Z")
News item: I’ve never done long-distance running, but I’ve climbed Signal Hill and Cape Spear at walking paces. They’re a tough slog. --- ## [150,000 miles on the Jeep, after lemon law replacement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/150-000-miles-on-the-jeep-after-lemon-law-replacement/990491)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/150-000-miles-on-the-jeep-after-lemon-law-replacement/990491 "2023-10-24T23:39:47Z")
I hit 150K the other day. After a successful Lemon Law case 7 years ago, where Jeep replaced my 2014 with this 2016, getting to 150 was anticipated but also somewhat uncertain. This one is running well and I want to get … --- ## [Any Congresspeople genuinely give you the creeps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-congresspeople-genuinely-give-you-the-creeps/990641)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-congresspeople-genuinely-give-you-the-creeps/990641 "2023-10-24T21:29:35Z")
None of them give me the creeps quite like Clay Higgins, R-La. There’s something about the intensity of his belligerence and MAGAtude combined with his smooth talking that sends shivers up my spine. --- ## [What app is the worst?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-app-is-the-worst/991982)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-app-is-the-worst/991982 "2023-10-24T21:28:21Z")
Desktop and phone apps both in the running. And I mean mainstream apps. No small piece of crap ones and no games. I think by far is Spotify. Until recently they did not store if you wanted a playlist on shuffle or se… --- ## [Putin: Possible Cardiac Arrest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putin-possible-cardiac-arrest/991968)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/putin-possible-cardiac-arrest/991968 "2023-10-24T19:58:20Z")
I’m seeing lots of unconfirmed reports that Vladimir Putin has suffered a cardiac arrest. But there’s nothing definite and most of the sources leave me dubious. Here’s the link via MSN: MSN Does anyone have better sou… --- ## [IDF's alleged recording of Islamic Jihad, and questions of journalistic integrity and trust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idfs-alleged-recording-of-islamic-jihad-and-questions-of-journalistic-integrity-and-trust/991857)
**Author:** [@Walken\_After\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Walken_After_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idfs-alleged-recording-of-islamic-jihad-and-questions-of-journalistic-integrity-and-trust/991857 "2023-10-24T18:52:38Z")
The alleged recording of “Hamas” operatives discussing the rocket failure that was released by the State of Israel’s official Twitter account is being disputed: --- ## [British law dopers: Why the "Statute" of Westminster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-law-dopers-why-the-statute-of-westminster/991812)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-law-dopers-why-the-statute-of-westminster/991812 "2023-10-24T18:22:59Z")
One of the most important documents in the creation of the British Commonwealth is the Statute of Westminster 1931, which gave the parliaments of the dominions (Canada, Australia, New Zealand etc.) unlimited legislative … --- ## [Disney films I didn't see until I was Older](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-films-i-didnt-see-until-i-was-older/991851)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-films-i-didnt-see-until-i-was-older/991851 "2023-10-24T18:14:35Z")
When I was little we used to go to see the Disney films in the theaters. But it was an earlier time, before VHS or DVDs, when even people who showed sound films at picnics and the like rarely got hold of Disney films, an… --- ## [What are your favorite L songs poll, Part I – Select up to 10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-l-songs-poll-part-i-select-up-to-10/991917)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-l-songs-poll-part-i-select-up-to-10/991917 "2023-10-24T18:05:41Z")
poll --- ## [I just thought of the dumbest, pedantic way to get around refusal of a field sobriety test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-thought-of-the-dumbest-pedantic-way-to-get-around-refusal-of-a-field-sobriety-test/991776)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-thought-of-the-dumbest-pedantic-way-to-get-around-refusal-of-a-field-sobriety-test/991776 "2023-10-24T16:40:22Z")
Cops can’t make you do a field sobriety test. They CAN make you exit your car. So open the passenger door and make the driver crawl over the seats to exit. Not rock solid but it could help build a case. While I have yo… --- ## [Bridges close to each other](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bridges-close-to-each-other/991328)
**Author:** [@stosh1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stosh1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bridges-close-to-each-other/991328 "2023-10-24T16:09:47Z")
On I road I drive on there are two bridges within a mile. One has a paved roadway and the other is an open grate type. They are both about the same length. Can anybody tell my who decides which type and why? --- ## [What are your favorite L songs poll, Part II – Select up to 10](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-l-songs-poll-part-ii-select-up-to-10/991918)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-l-songs-poll-part-ii-select-up-to-10/991918 "2023-10-24T14:08:24Z")
poll --- ## [Pepper X is three times hotter than Carolina Reaper. Would you eat one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pepper-x-is-three-times-hotter-than-carolina-reaper-would-you-eat-one/991712)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pepper-x-is-three-times-hotter-than-carolina-reaper-would-you-eat-one/991712 "2023-10-24T14:08:05Z")
I prefer my hot to have a little flavor and less pain and trouble later, so no, it’s a pass. Obviously, if you do eat one or participate in a challenge, any consequences are all yours. --- ## [Was being afraid of getting an erection in the locker room shower an actual thing among guys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-being-afraid-of-getting-an-erection-in-the-locker-room-shower-an-actual-thing-among-guys/930710)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-being-afraid-of-getting-an-erection-in-the-locker-room-shower-an-actual-thing-among-guys/930710 "2023-10-24T13:55:52Z")
Inspired by another post here, despite never actually taking a fully nude shower in the PE Locker room in Middle/High school (if you did took showers you took them with your underwear or swim trunks on) I remember both a… --- ## [What word processor I can use now that Word has gone crazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-word-processor-i-can-use-now-that-word-has-gone-crazy/991924)
**Author:** [@kayT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayT)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 1:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-word-processor-i-can-use-now-that-word-has-gone-crazy/991924 "2023-10-24T13:27:02Z")
I don’t do a lot of word processing but when I do I want to just do it! Not relearn a new program! Help me with a really solid basic word processor, preferably one I can import my Word files into somehow. I do use tab… --- ## [To what degree do you think generational titles are useful? Particularly Baby Boomers in comparison to others](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-degree-do-you-think-generational-titles-are-useful-particularly-baby-boomers-in-comparison-to-others/991565)
**Author:** [@Tzigone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tzigone)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-what-degree-do-you-think-generational-titles-are-useful-particularly-baby-boomers-in-comparison-to-others/991565 "2023-10-24T12:52:35Z")
This will be a pretty US-centric topic from my end, but if you want to comment on your own country, please do. I think the first thing is to acknowledge that the titles are used for grouping people are, if not stereotyp… --- ## [Anybody bought a rental rv?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-bought-a-rental-rv/991897)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-bought-a-rental-rv/991897 "2023-10-24T11:18:03Z")
I think it may be time for a bit of a size upgrade from my little 16 foot Fun Finder so I’ve started looking for something a tad larger. This is the time of year to purchase as prices go down as winter storage looms. I’m… --- ## [Men absentmindedly stroking their beard, annoying/irritating or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-absentmindedly-stroking-their-beard-annoying-irritating-or-not/595252)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-absentmindedly-stroking-their-beard-annoying-irritating-or-not/595252 "2023-10-24T09:00:26Z")
Having been induced to grow a short beard for the first time in my life (by a party who apparently likes her men bearded), I often catch myself at a new mannerism: when thinking on something or just woolgathering, I put … --- ## [Best way to determine radon level](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-determine-radon-level/991930)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-determine-radon-level/991930 "2023-10-24T06:34:32Z")
Is it better to get a test kit where you collect a sample then send it in for analysis? Or buy a detector that works like a CO detector? The detector will cost a lot more but gives an ongoing level as opposed to a one-an… --- ## [Comic Book Fans...how would you create The Death of Captain Marvel storyline in the MCU? (MCU Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-fans-how-would-you-create-the-death-of-captain-marvel-storyline-in-the-mcu-mcu-spoilers/991858)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-fans-how-would-you-create-the-death-of-captain-marvel-storyline-in-the-mcu-mcu-spoilers/991858 "2023-10-24T05:38:25Z")
I ask because I’ve heard Brie is getting disillusioned with her Captain Marvel role. Now keep in mind, you don’t actually need CM for this storyline. Readers familiar with storyline will get it. You need a dying hero w… --- ## [Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park — need answer fast: where to go, what to see in 2-3 hours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-canyon-of-the-gunnison-national-park-need-answer-fast-where-to-go-what-to-see-in-2-3-hours/991923)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-canyon-of-the-gunnison-national-park-need-answer-fast-where-to-go-what-to-see-in-2-3-hours/991923 "2023-10-24T04:35:31Z")
Hi. Need answer fast! I’m now in Grand Junction and will leave this morning to drive to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. I only have a couple of hours to spend there before I must leave. If you’ve been or res… --- ## [New Friend? Or Murder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-friend-or-murder/991411)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-friend-or-murder/991411 "2023-10-24T03:47:00Z")
I’m not sure this is possible. But here it is, When I get up early (happens frequently these days) I look out and see the birds at the bird feeders. Crows are always underneath stealing songbird seed. I’ve told before… --- ## [Mitch McConnell and Medical Issues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitch-mcconnell-and-medical-issues/987661)
**Author:** [@excavating\_for\_a\_mind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/excavating_for_a_mind)\ **Replies:** 343\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitch-mcconnell-and-medical-issues/987661 "2023-10-24T02:59:34Z")
I don’t know if this belongs here or MPSMIS, but No real news on what the cause is, but what makes it so political is that Kentucky now has a Democratic Governor. Aren’t senators appointed by the governor when needed t… --- ## [Mental Health Check-In: How Are You Doing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mental-health-check-in-how-are-you-doing/982387)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mental-health-check-in-how-are-you-doing/982387 "2023-10-24T02:38:07Z")
Let’s normalize discussing and attending to our mental health. And let’s support each other and have each others’ backs. The last two months have been difficult. I lost my job on February 21, and it was a good, decent-p… --- ## [Looking for a youtube video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-youtube-video/991872)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-youtube-video/991872 "2023-10-24T01:53:17Z")
Youtube’s AI is occasionally fractious and only gives me obscure country western crap I dislike. Occasionally I get some neat stuff, and it will cycle for a few weeks and then vanish. A couple months ago, they were cycli… --- ## [NBA Offseason 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2023/985760)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nba-offseason-2023/985760 "2023-10-24T01:48:21Z")
The NBA offseason is upon us, after the Denver Nuggets won the 2023 NBA Championship. The San Antonio Spurs have the first pick in the draft, and are almost certain to take Victor Wembanyama, who seems to be a once-in-a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=712&state=watching) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=714&state=watching)