# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=753&state=muted [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 754 --- ## [Now that the Obamas finally have had their portraits unveiled, who should paint Trump's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-the-obamas-finally-have-had-their-portraits-unveiled-who-should-paint-trumps/971215)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-the-obamas-finally-have-had-their-portraits-unveiled-who-should-paint-trumps/971215 "2023-08-30T03:43:37Z")
In a ceremony yesterday, the official portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama were unveiled – many years after the time they would traditionally have been unveiled. But there’s no way that Trump would have done such a thi… --- ## [Call the Fire department, the Sheriff, the Mexican vine pullers....hurry!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/call-the-fire-department-the-sheriff-the-mexican-vine-pullers-hurry/989263)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/call-the-fire-department-the-sheriff-the-mexican-vine-pullers-hurry/989263 "2023-08-30T03:29:45Z")
Jojo is up a tree. He likes to climb trees, a lot. Formerly feral and nuts! This time he just went too high in a pecan tree. I’m sure he saw squirrels and said “pfft! I can do that too” Well, not so much. Scared his-s… --- ## [Cutting the Cord Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cutting-the-cord-questions/988328)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cutting-the-cord-questions/988328 "2023-08-30T02:57:24Z")
I really want to cut the cable cord but have been hesitant because I wasn’t sure how to go about it and I didn’t want to have to get an antenna for ABC, NBC, CBS. We’re going to be getting a new TV shortly. We have a sma… --- ## [Shop class no no’s Shorts, long hair and giant prosthetic boobs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shop-class-no-no-s-shorts-long-hair-and-giant-prosthetic-boobs/971773)
**Author:** [@chela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chela)\ **Replies:** 707\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shop-class-no-no-s-shorts-long-hair-and-giant-prosthetic-boobs/971773 "2023-08-30T01:19:55Z")
Distractingly large prosthetic boobs on a trans shop teacher who also wears shorts and long hair wig while teaching high schoolers how to use power tools. Seems like an accident waiting to happen. --- ## [Should airlines be required to offer obese passengers another seat or two at no extra charge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-airlines-be-required-to-offer-obese-passengers-another-seat-or-two-at-no-extra-charge/985445)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-airlines-be-required-to-offer-obese-passengers-another-seat-or-two-at-no-extra-charge/985445 "2023-08-29T20:28:55Z")
There is a current change.org petition authored by a social media influencer, Jaelynn Chaney, asking for the FAA to regulate airlines that fly in the US to provide obese passengers, at no cost to the passengers, an extra… --- ## [GH Power: sounds like a scam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gh-power-sounds-like-a-scam/989232)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gh-power-sounds-like-a-scam/989232 "2023-08-29T20:22:01Z")
There was a recent Yahoo article about this company. They supposedly react scrap aluminum and water to produce hydrogen, alumina, and heat energy. I’m not posting any links because the board software doesn’t seem to li… --- ## [Question about dog poop bags](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-dog-poop-bags/989163)
**Author:** [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-dog-poop-bags/989163 "2023-08-29T18:42:18Z")
This question may have been posed before. I can’t find it. Fairly frequently on my dog walks, I find a dog poop bag on the side of the trail. Sometimes more than one. Sometimes I come across a gathering of poop bag… --- ## [Excel cell format: color red if contains a formula instead of raw number?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excel-cell-format-color-red-if-contains-a-formula-instead-of-raw-number/989303)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/excel-cell-format-color-red-if-contains-a-formula-instead-of-raw-number/989303 "2023-08-29T18:27:48Z")
Someone else designed a spreadsheet for me to input data that they need; most rows are straightforward: July numbers come in and get typed into the July column for their row. But a couple of them are aggregates: I’ll … --- ## [Best bicycle chain lubricant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-bicycle-chain-lubricant/985695)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2023, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-bicycle-chain-lubricant/985695 "2023-06-21T15:25:21Z")
I think I have some good old fashioned Tri-Flow around somewhere, but I can’t find it. Back in the day when I did a lot of trail biking I used a white lubricant that had paraffin in it. The wax helped keep dirt and mud… --- ## [The Future of Navies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-future-of-navies/988049)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-future-of-navies/988049 "2023-08-29T17:19:28Z")
A discussion begun in a different thread pointed out that Ukraine’s successful naval drone strike on a Russian warship has got to be causing the navies of the world to take notice. The principle of a ‘fire ship’ that ram… --- ## [Corporal Punishment on an 18 year old student](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corporal-punishment-on-an-18-year-old-student/708560)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corporal-punishment-on-an-18-year-old-student/708560 "2023-08-29T16:50:01Z")
I had a case come up that is indirectly related to the thread title, and it got me thinking. Can schools legally use corporal punishment on a high school senior who has already reached the age of 18? It is not my inten… --- ## [Foods you never get tired of](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-you-never-get-tired-of/970196)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-you-never-get-tired-of/970196 "2023-08-29T16:44:14Z")
I am a bachelor and aside from dating do all my cooking at home. I am always on the lookout for dishes I can eat several days in a row without getting tired of them because I prefer to cook large batches but not cook so … --- ## [What to do with club soda](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-club-soda/989202)
**Author:** [@De\_La\_Rue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/De_La_Rue)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-club-soda/989202 "2023-08-29T16:37:31Z")
I came back from the beach with two unused and unopened bottles of club soda. What should I make with them? --- ## [Seismic surveys and issuance of licenses for oil exploration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seismic-surveys-and-issuance-of-licenses-for-oil-exploration/989105)
**Author:** [@cannonkuo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cannonkuo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seismic-surveys-and-issuance-of-licenses-for-oil-exploration/989105 "2023-08-29T13:29:13Z")
Britain’s determination to protect its claim to potential oil resources around the Islands is illustrated by its response to the Argentine government’s decision to commission two US companies, Geophysical Services Intern… --- ## [Tennessee to Expel 3 Democrats (update: all back in office)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennessee-to-expel-3-democrats-update-all-back-in-office/982128)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tennessee-to-expel-3-democrats-update-all-back-in-office/982128 "2023-08-29T13:04:14Z")
Might this backfire? They already have an overwhelming majority, but this seems like the sort of thing that could fire people up. In general, do you think pushing a “Republicans are anti-democracy”, while true, is effe… --- ## [Time Capsules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-capsules/988872)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-capsules/988872 "2023-08-29T02:55:35Z")
Schools were notorious for putting together time capsules and were very popular in the the 20th century. Majority of things encapsulated were primarily boring things like newspapers of the day, school rosters, calendars… --- ## [Redditors wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redditors-wrong/989258)
**Author:** [@Jagraze1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jagraze1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/redditors-wrong/989258 "2023-08-29T02:42:55Z")
So is it true that people on reddit mostly share rumors or false info and are usually wrong? A friend told me this. Is this really true? --- ## [(Old) The first day of school in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-the-first-day-of-school-in-the-mmp/988860)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 369\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-the-first-day-of-school-in-the-mmp/988860 "2023-08-29T02:30:55Z")
I know in some areas, school has started and in others it’s about to start - my granddaughter starts kindergarten on Wednesday. So let’s share memories of first days - yours, your kids, whoever. I’ll be back later with … --- ## [What animated Justice League movie was this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-animated-justice-league-movie-was-this/989254)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-animated-justice-league-movie-was-this/989254 "2023-08-29T02:14:12Z")
There is a scene in which Martian Manhunter is in a hotel room, and morphing his face to match each face appearing on tv. Thanks! --- ## [This organization says that sheriffs are the final arbiters of law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-organization-says-that-sheriffs-are-the-final-arbiters-of-law/988901)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-organization-says-that-sheriffs-are-the-final-arbiters-of-law/988901 "2023-08-28T23:32:43Z")
I’d heard that this this belief was popular among the far-right before, but now it’s organized. The numbers and influence described here are chilling. “Over the last five years, the group has hosted trainings, rallies, s… --- ## [Track and Field World Championships have been exciting this year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/track-and-field-world-championships-have-been-exciting-this-year/989205)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/track-and-field-world-championships-have-been-exciting-this-year/989205 "2023-08-28T22:45:19Z")
I am not a huge fan of track & field sports but this competition has had some exciting and dramatic competitions. This is not a complete list: Team USA claims WORLD RECORD via SHOCKING 4x400 mixed relay finish at Wor… --- ## [Who was Edmund Fitzgerald?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-edmund-fitzgerald/988613)
**Author:** [@Malkav23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malkav23)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-edmund-fitzgerald/988613 "2023-08-28T22:44:34Z")
We’ve all heard our share of Gordon Lightfoot. My question is who was Edmund Fitzgerald, and how did he get a ship named after him? --- ## [An Author Says Books Attributed To Her Were Written By A.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-author-says-books-attributed-to-her-were-written-by-a-i/989185)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-author-says-books-attributed-to-her-were-written-by-a-i/989185 "2023-08-28T21:28:57Z")
To amplify: an author named Jane Friedman says that several books with her name on them were written by A.I.The books were sold on Amazon until she alerted them, with no way to tell at first glance they are not hers. Oth… --- ## [Joe the Plumber died, age 49 (2008 election)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-the-plumber-died-age-49-2008-election/989243)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joe-the-plumber-died-age-49-2008-election/989243 "2023-08-28T21:14:31Z")
He asked a question about candidate Obama’s economic plan. There was concern small businesses like a plumbing shop would pay extra taxes. Joe was a media sensation for awhile. The Republicans tried to use him. Cancer k… --- ## [Slow site loading?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slow-site-loading/989149)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slow-site-loading/989149 "2023-08-28T21:09:06Z")
Since late last night (August 25), when I go to load the main SDMB page, it’s been taking at least 30 seconds, and sometimes longer, to load. I’m wondering if there’s an issue going on, and if anyone else is experiencin… --- ## [Three books this summer about Medusa written by young female scholars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-books-this-summer-about-medusa-written-by-young-female-scholars/989162)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-books-this-summer-about-medusa-written-by-young-female-scholars/989162 "2023-08-28T21:00:00Z")
Three! Since I had written a much-cited book about Medusa almost a quarter of a century ago (Medusa: Solving the Mystery of the Gorgon – Oxford University Press 2000), people in my writing groups pointed out to me that … --- ## [Donald Trump's Mug Shot and Booking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-mug-shot-and-booking/989073)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/donald-trumps-mug-shot-and-booking/989073 "2023-08-28T20:37:07Z")
That damned photo is all over the place this morning. It’s at the top of news websites and the front pages of newspapers. It takes up the entire front page of the New York Post, but it’s still there, less obvious, on the… --- ## [RIP Bob Barker; August 26, 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-bob-barker-august-26-2023/989148)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-bob-barker-august-26-2023/989148 "2023-08-28T20:19:54Z")
99 years old. Dunno what it is about reaching 100 that makes it special, yet I’d like to see more of the good people make it. He was a great animal rights activist. He had a terrific against-character scene in Happy Gil… --- ## [What would happen to a John/Jane Doe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-to-a-john-jane-doe/989157)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-to-a-john-jane-doe/989157 "2023-08-28T19:18:14Z")
So a person is brought into a hospital with no I.D. They don’t know who they are, no memory or fingerprint record. What happens next if they never remember and no one comes for them? (Is John or Jane Doe correct? I’ve o… --- ## [Sequel Works which add Important Lore Rules which Never Appeared in the Original](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequel-works-which-add-important-lore-rules-which-never-appeared-in-the-original/988784)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sequel-works-which-add-important-lore-rules-which-never-appeared-in-the-original/988784 "2023-08-28T19:08:17Z")
Basically a sequel introduces a rule or lore that is seen as incredibly important for the entire franchise, except this rule or lore was never established in the original work and in fact may even contradict it. Grease … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=752&state=muted) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=754&state=muted)