# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=778 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 779 --- ## [Blue Light. ( A question for Cecil)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-light-a-question-for-cecil/987467)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-light-a-question-for-cecil/987467 "2023-07-24T12:27:17Z")
Dear @Cecil\_Adams … Not the police. I didn’t break the law. But the blue light from screens. I have a screen in my face far too much. Cel phone, tablet, laptop, fire reader, TV, ATM, CGM reader, that screen in the car… --- ## [Singing the praises of my new coffee machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/singing-the-praises-of-my-new-coffee-machine/985031)
**Author:** [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/singing-the-praises-of-my-new-coffee-machine/985031 "2023-07-24T12:16:48Z")
I was a long time Nespresso user, it’s like a Keurig but for espresso type coffee. For years you were locked into buying Nestle’s pods, but more recently you could get 3rd party pods for half the price. Then the old mach… --- ## [(Old) Summers of Childhood Past in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-summers-of-childhood-past-in-the-mmp/987147)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 327\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-summers-of-childhood-past-in-the-mmp/987147 "2023-07-24T11:54:47Z")
Lurking in some corner of our minds are memories of seemingly endless, glorious days between school’s end and school’s start. Let’s dig some out and share them. I’ll start. One of our favorite activities was building t… --- ## [Ever receive NOTHING for Christmas as a child? Parents - ever give NOTHING to your kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-receive-nothing-for-christmas-as-a-child-parents-ever-give-nothing-to-your-kids/561902)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-receive-nothing-for-christmas-as-a-child-parents-ever-give-nothing-to-your-kids/561902 "2023-07-24T11:03:16Z")
In my time here there have been a few threads about crap holiday experiences, douche parents, etc. Some of these threads feature stories about kids finding out their about bad financial circumstances by getting gifts tha… --- ## [Personal relationship opinions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-relationship-opinions/987406)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-relationship-opinions/987406 "2023-07-24T05:54:57Z")
Which forum (if any) would one post in to ask for suggestions about relationship issues? --- ## [Would you pay thirty bucks for a great wiener?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-thirty-bucks-for-a-great-wiener/987236)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-thirty-bucks-for-a-great-wiener/987236 "2023-07-24T04:48:53Z")
I couldn’t say whether a thirty dollar hot dog is worth it on principle, even if gourmet sausage served with bacon, pimento cheese and chili crisp. But the critics seem to like it and it won’t break the bank… --- ## [Is an alcohol enema detectable in a breathaliser test?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-an-alcohol-enema-detectable-in-a-breathaliser-test/987062)
**Author:** [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-an-alcohol-enema-detectable-in-a-breathaliser-test/987062 "2023-07-24T04:13:41Z")
Ok. I admit to a certain amount of click-bait in my title (mods may edit) I was idly thinking about vodka-soaked tampons and alcohol enemas, both of which are a valid, though unusual means of alcohol. I’m not at all su… --- ## [Rudi Gernreich's pubikini - This, I gotta see!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rudi-gernreichs-pubikini-this-i-gotta-see/470091)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2022, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rudi-gernreichs-pubikini-this-i-gotta-see/470091 "2022-10-13T15:29:32Z")
An obituary of photographer William Claxton mentioned his photographs of his wife, Peggy Moffitt, wearing the designs of Rudi Gernreich. Apparently, Gernreich was the first to design a topless swimsuit, which was famousl… --- ## [Awww! I feel loved. My relationship with Temu™](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awww-i-feel-loved-my-relationship-with-temu/986869)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awww-i-feel-loved-my-relationship-with-temu/986869 "2023-07-24T01:47:21Z")
I’m addressed as ‘my dear’ and ‘my friend’ in notifications. I’m given, oh, I don’t know 20 ‘special, just for me’ deals and discounts a day. Thanked profusely for putting things in my cart. (I swear I didn’t do that) … --- ## [When would FOX have become available in a typical small town?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-would-fox-have-become-available-in-a-typical-small-town/985363)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-would-fox-have-become-available-in-a-typical-small-town/985363 "2023-07-24T01:45:10Z")
I thought about this when I was thinking about the decline of “lesson of the week” sitcoms. In my head I attribute the start of the decline to Seinfeld. Of course that fails to take into consideration Married With Chil… --- ## [Lisa Marie Presley. Really? {Died: January 12, 2023}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lisa-marie-presley-really-died-january-12-2023/978145)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lisa-marie-presley-really-died-january-12-2023/978145 "2023-07-23T22:36:46Z")
I mean. Wow. --- ## [Ok lego kids how did you build your lego sets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-lego-kids-how-did-you-build-your-lego-sets/952115)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-lego-kids-how-did-you-build-your-lego-sets/952115 "2023-07-23T22:16:51Z")
inspired by the "favorite toy thread " numerous mentions of legos I thought id ask this : you got a full sized lego box for a holiday so you poll I only made what was on the box maybe once if ever then my bad guys bl… --- ## [Before MTV who were music videos intended for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-mtv-who-were-music-videos-intended-for/987344)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-mtv-who-were-music-videos-intended-for/987344 "2023-07-23T21:54:35Z")
Artist made music videos long before MTV came on the scene. Who were they made for? HBO played them in the 70’s. But if they were supposed to be promotional that seems like an very narrow venue to use. Most people did … --- ## [Who has the lowest, highest price meal purchased?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-lowest-highest-price-meal-purchased/987255)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-lowest-highest-price-meal-purchased/987255 "2023-07-23T19:40:33Z")
In another thread, a poster stated that $30 I’m the un-adventurous eater who would be a fan of people kibble washed down with tap water, but even I have paid more than $30 for a meal on occasion. (For purposes of this… --- ## [(Old) Day Trips planned in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-day-trips-planned-in-the-mmp/986853)
**Author:** [@Kitten\_Mitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kitten_Mitten)\ **Replies:** 340\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-day-trips-planned-in-the-mmp/986853 "2023-07-23T18:36:53Z")
Summer is generally when a lot of festivals are held and/or a good time to take day trips in your general vicinity. I noticed that there’s going to be a Pierogi Fest in Whiting, IN July 28-30 which is when I’m going to … --- ## ["Startup aims to make lab-grown human eggs..."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/startup-aims-to-make-lab-grown-human-eggs/987319)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/startup-aims-to-make-lab-grown-human-eggs/987319 "2023-07-23T14:03:29Z")
This strikes me as an extraordinarily bad idea. … This sudden influx of private funding is creating a lot of excitement, but also a lot of fears. The rapid development of IVG raises ethical concerns “This could tak… --- ## [Vertigo (No not the movie)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vertigo-no-not-the-movie/970134 "2023-07-23T13:36:33Z")
I’ve had episodes of Vertigo off and on for quite some time. I hadn’t had any severe episodes in probably 8? years. Until Sunday morning. I literally (yes I really mean literally) could not get out of bed. I sat up when… --- ## [Does the Board's mission matter anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-boards-mission-matter-anymore/987068)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 9:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-boards-mission-matter-anymore/987068 "2023-07-23T09:58:20Z")
The mission of the Straight Dope, and subsequently, it’s Board, was to “fight ignorance”. Is this still the case? Or is the SDMB now just a place where those of us who like doing more writing than is possible on Faceboo… --- ## [Doomsday in Marvel Comics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doomsday-in-marvel-comics/987187)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doomsday-in-marvel-comics/987187 "2023-07-23T04:46:09Z")
Suppose the monster capable of killing Superman instead showed up in the Marvel Universe (NOT the MCU). On relatively short notice, could select members of The Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men stop the creature? Obv… --- ## [The absolute worst YouTube short (so far)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-absolute-worst-youtube-short-so-far/980121)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-absolute-worst-youtube-short-so-far/980121 "2023-07-23T02:58:38Z")
So anyway, a while back I find out that YouTube is having this feature called “shorts”, and is very actively encouraging users to make them, as many as possible. The concept (based on TikTok) is that a narrow, verticall… --- ## [Anyone Know the Norfolk Area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-the-norfolk-area/987276)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-the-norfolk-area/987276 "2023-07-23T02:11:48Z")
Is the Comfort Inn and Suites of Chesapeake - Portsmouth at 3355 S. Military Highway Chesapeake, VA 23232 a decent area? The price for a room seems a little low, so I am suspicious. Maybe some local Dopers can put my min… --- ## [A bad bad bad Mid-night hunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bad-bad-bad-mid-night-hunt/986007)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bad-bad-bad-mid-night-hunt/986007 "2023-07-23T01:09:28Z")
My eyes flew open! I sat straight up! My heart palpitated! I didn’t dare breathe. Accckkkk! OMG! CHIRP! Then another: CHIRP! A blasted cricket. In my bed chamber. Bayliss the dog was looking out of the closet at … --- ## [Are piloted direct combat military aircraft becoming obsolete?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-piloted-direct-combat-military-aircraft-becoming-obsolete/984088)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-piloted-direct-combat-military-aircraft-becoming-obsolete/984088 "2023-07-23T00:56:42Z")
Started to avoid hijacking the Ukraine news thread, and as a parallel to the thread about tanks. Is there much use for fighter jets with pilots on today’s battlefield? Here’s a few of the points that come to my mind ba… --- ## [Advice on Getting a Second Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-getting-a-second-cat/983681)
**Author:** [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-getting-a-second-cat/983681 "2023-07-23T00:33:18Z")
Late last year, my sister found a ~4 week old kitten (Oliver) in her car engine. I had an elderly dog at the time, and while she wouldn’t play with him she would let him chase her tail, etc. A little over a month ago my … --- ## [Retirement age discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-age-discussion/960519)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retirement-age-discussion/960519 "2023-07-22T23:10:31Z")
No discussion poll here When to retire? I think as young as you can afford it. Back when inflation wasn’t a big thing that was a lot easier to calculate. I’ve heard that retirement is in three stages… Go go: you’re … --- ## [Things you hated as a kid but now love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-hated-as-a-kid-but-now-love/986016)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-hated-as-a-kid-but-now-love/986016 "2023-07-22T19:37:30Z")
Inspired by a couple of other threads here. Broccoli. I’d starve before I’d eat it. Now, I love it and eat some almost every day. Also, almost anything that is good for you. --- ## [RIP Donnie Baker (Ron Sexton)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-donnie-baker-ron-sexton/987389)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-donnie-baker-ron-sexton/987389 "2023-07-22T17:14:33Z")
Heart attack, I believe. Sad. Swear to God. :cry: --- ## [Street name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/street-name/981473)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/street-name/981473 "2023-07-22T16:11:55Z")
I was doing some routine bureaucratic stuff the other day, and someone wanted to know my “street name”. Although they just wanted to know my address was still the same, it was hard to fight the temptation to say “They c… --- ## [Visiting Croatia in mid-September - Recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-croatia-in-mid-september-recommendations/987122)
**Author:** [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-croatia-in-mid-september-recommendations/987122 "2023-07-22T16:03:23Z")
A couple of friends and I are going to be spending about a week in Croatia later this year. Any advice on things to see/do/avoid? We are flying in and out of Split. We plan on spending a day or two there, and then going… --- ## [Rock Biopics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-biopics/987302)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-biopics/987302 "2023-07-22T15:56:01Z")
What rock biopic would you like to see made? Or any star for that matter. I’d love to see one on Led Zeppelin. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=777) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=779)