# Latest **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=897 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 898 --- ## [“The Lockdown”: David Spade Comedy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lockdown-david-spade-comedy/979644)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lockdown-david-spade-comedy/979644 "2023-02-14T23:22:08Z")
Heard David Spade summarizing the Covid lockdown on comedy radio today. Wish I could find it on YouTube. Trying to paraphrase what I remember. “All I wanted was for them to open restaurants again. Finally after a yea… --- ## [What does it usually mean if you get 'zero bytes' message when trying to transfer files on a MacBook Air? Are the files corrupted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-usually-mean-if-you-get-zero-bytes-message-when-trying-to-transfer-files-on-a-macbook-air-are-the-files-corrupted/979783)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-usually-mean-if-you-get-zero-bytes-message-when-trying-to-transfer-files-on-a-macbook-air-are-the-files-corrupted/979783 "2023-02-14T22:35:20Z")
What does it usually mean if you get ‘zero bytes’ message when trying to transfer files on a MacBook Air? Are the files corrupted? --- ## [How easy is it to steal a vehicle with Push to Start ignition?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-to-steal-a-vehicle-with-push-to-start-ignition/978562)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-easy-is-it-to-steal-a-vehicle-with-push-to-start-ignition/978562 "2023-02-14T21:54:17Z")
I’m replacing my truck and new models have only the push to start ignition now. Since the truck lives outside the garage, and is the vehicle we roam the country with, I’m concerned about the apparent ease of spoofing th… --- ## [Congressman Jeff Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-jeff-jackson/979777)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/congressman-jeff-jackson/979777 "2023-02-14T21:54:15Z")
I never heard of this guy but his videos are popping up in my feed now. He’s a new congressman from a new district in North Carolina. He’s a democrat. That’s all I know. I have to say, the man knows how to use social me… --- ## [Do you personally know of any dogs with these names?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-personally-know-of-any-dogs-with-these-names/979194)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-personally-know-of-any-dogs-with-these-names/979194 "2023-02-14T21:36:08Z")
When you hear these names you generally think of dogs, but have you ever personally come across any dogs with these names? poll --- ## [Can Elder replace senator Feinstein?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-elder-replace-senator-feinstein/950143)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-elder-replace-senator-feinstein/950143 "2023-02-14T21:10:57Z")
Larry Elder has said if governor he would replace Senator Feinstein and others–does he have authority to remove an elected US Congressperson. I thought only the US Senate was only ones with that authority for cause? --- ## [Your three biggest future worries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-three-biggest-future-worries/979549)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-three-biggest-future-worries/979549 "2023-02-14T20:17:03Z")
I might have more than just three, but… They can be personal, political, philosophical, peculiar, alliterative. China/Taiwan - Xi Jinping really, really wants Taiwan. I’ve heard grumblings about “total war” by 2026. I … --- ## [Thread and Topic Bans in The Quarantine Zone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-and-topic-bans-in-the-quarantine-zone/979794)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thread-and-topic-bans-in-the-quarantine-zone/979794 "2023-02-14T19:44:10Z")
Topic Bans: Board-wide topic ban for Bob\_Blaylock for COVID-related matters. After discussion in the mod loop, staff have decided to impose a board-wide topic ban on you. You are not permitted to discuss COVID-relate… --- ## [20th Annual Super Bowl Early Picks Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20th-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/977939)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20th-annual-super-bowl-early-picks-thread/977939 "2023-02-14T19:21:58Z")
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 Door… --- ## [Presidential pardons improved?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-pardons-improved/979106)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/presidential-pardons-improved/979106 "2023-02-14T18:58:09Z")
One easy way to cut down on the abuse would be to restrict the pardoning to a specific period of time, such as the first three years of a presidential term. I would favor this. No more "Out the door and you can’t vote a… --- ## [Big lottery winner from my home town](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-lottery-winner-from-my-home-town/979448)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-lottery-winner-from-my-home-town/979448 "2023-02-14T18:57:15Z")
The winner of last nights Power Ball drawing bought the winning ticket from the Auburn, Washington Fred Meyer store. That is the same store I bought a $50,000 winning Power Ball ticket 4 years ago. What makes me sad, I n… --- ## [Why was Damar Hamlin the hospital for so long?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-damar-hamlin-the-hospital-for-so-long/979500)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-was-damar-hamlin-the-hospital-for-so-long/979500 "2023-02-14T18:32:10Z")
Last month, Damar Hamilton’s heart stopped after a hard hit to the chest during a pro football game. After ten minutes of on-field CPR, AED shocks and other treatment, he was taken to a hospital, where he stayed for a… --- ## [What is something unique about your pet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-something-unique-about-your-pet/978593)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-something-unique-about-your-pet/978593 "2023-02-14T18:04:47Z")
Not only something that you’ve never had another pet do but never even heard about someone else’s pat do? I’ll start. My corgi, no matter how awake he is when he hops into bed with me, will fall right asleep when I pla… --- ## [Transition from Montessori to public school](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transition-from-montessori-to-public-school/979617)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transition-from-montessori-to-public-school/979617 "2023-02-14T17:28:11Z")
My granddaughter has been in a Montessori preschool program for 2 years, and this fall, she’ll go to her neighborhood public school kindergarten. Her parents are concerned about the transition - from a small, somewhat un… --- ## [Stayin Alive" is 45](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stayin-alive-is-45/979673)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stayin-alive-is-45/979673 "2023-02-14T17:13:02Z")
In February 1978 John Travolta strutted down the street to this immortal song. One of the most instantly recognizable songs from that era, it defined his image for decades .It was been copied and parodied … --- ## [Could the Montana National Guard take down that balloon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-montana-national-guard-take-down-that-balloon/979576)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-montana-national-guard-take-down-that-balloon/979576 "2023-02-14T17:11:13Z")
Would the Montana Governor legally be allowed to order the destruction of the China Spy balloon? Does the Montana National Guard have the capability and weapons to carry out such a mission? --- ## [Live Action Dungeons and Dragons Cartoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-action-dungeons-and-dragons-cartoon/979585)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-action-dungeons-and-dragons-cartoon/979585 "2023-02-14T17:07:38Z")
This is a few years old so y’all may have already seen this but I just found it today. It’s a live action finale to the D&D cartoon from the 80s done as part of a car commercial. I think the ad ran in Brazil. It’s actual… --- ## [Best Sandwich chain sauce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-sandwich-chain-sauce/979717)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-sandwich-chain-sauce/979717 "2023-02-14T17:04:41Z")
Jersey Mikes - “The Juice” (I know it’s a mix of ingredients, but so will just about all of these essentially) Subway - Southwest Sauce --- ## [NFL's Superbowl "Clean Zone"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfls-superbowl-clean-zone/979685)
**Author:** [@3AxisCtrl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3AxisCtrl)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfls-superbowl-clean-zone/979685 "2023-02-14T16:49:23Z")
Discussed in this ESPN article. It’s apparently standard practice for the NFL to demand - and receive - massive concessions from the host city. Included this year was a Clean Zone: a large area of downtown Phoenix in w… --- ## [Sarah Huckabee Sanders: rituals, flags and idols](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sarah-huckabee-sanders-rituals-flags-and-idols/979692)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sarah-huckabee-sanders-rituals-flags-and-idols/979692 "2023-02-14T16:06:30Z")
In her SOTU response, she said, “Every day, we are told that we must partake in their rituals, salute their flags, and worship their false idols.” What the heck is she talking about? --- ## [Resolved: Ilhan Omar has not expressed antisemitism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-ilhan-omar-has-not-expressed-antisemitism/979323)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-ilhan-omar-has-not-expressed-antisemitism/979323 "2023-02-14T15:56:13Z")
This has been on my mind for a while, and I was long hesitant to be so absolute in my proclamation, but I think I’m correct: Ilhan Omar has not expressed anti-semitism in her public life, and there’s no basis to believe … --- ## [Experiences with Ozempic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-ozempic/974875)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-ozempic/974875 "2023-02-14T14:45:44Z")
Ozempic is a diabetes medication injected once a week. I’m in my first week since metformin is no longer performing well. What are your experiences with Ozempic, or those of your family member? Thanks. --- ## [Fictional sports you wish were real](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fictional-sports-you-wish-were-real/979643)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fictional-sports-you-wish-were-real/979643 "2023-02-14T14:16:05Z")
Have you ever seen a made-up sport in a show you were watching and thought, “Man, that looks so cool. If only it were real”? What fictional sport do you wish were real? I’ll start with the obvious: Quidditch. Yes, I kno… --- ## [Movie where children were maimed as punishment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-where-children-were-maimed-as-punishment/979735)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-where-children-were-maimed-as-punishment/979735 "2023-02-14T14:06:33Z")
WARNING: grim details. I saw this at least 20 years ago. My wife watches Asian language films and it is possible it was one of those. In the film young children are in a orphanage or otherwise captured. They have strict… --- ## [In physics, what variable goes with distance, velocity and acceleration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-physics-what-variable-goes-with-distance-velocity-and-acceleration/979598)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-physics-what-variable-goes-with-distance-velocity-and-acceleration/979598 "2023-02-14T13:42:09Z")
Let’s say you want to make a math test more difficult. One of the most basic data you can have about something is how far away it is; distance. The change in the distance is velocity/closing rate. The change in velocity/… --- ## [How do you spoiler texts/links](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-spoiler-texts-links/979743)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-spoiler-texts-links/979743 "2023-02-14T13:03:30Z")
How do you spoiler text/links and does that qualify said text for the two-click rule? --- ## [Those Super Bowl commercials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-super-bowl-commercials/979690)
**Author:** [@cincinnatus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cincinnatus)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-super-bowl-commercials/979690 "2023-02-14T11:28:43Z")
were particular dreadful this year. Usually the beet of the best commercials appear. Not this year. --- ## [Source images for AI images](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/source-images-for-ai-images/971897)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/source-images-for-ai-images/971897 "2023-02-14T04:17:17Z")
Generating AI images have become quite popular recently, and there are some beatiful and creative images out there, made by for example Midjourney. What I wonder is if there are some implementations that show exactly wh… --- ## [Is there a way to stop Facebook from recommending my friends to other people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-stop-facebook-from-recommending-my-friends-to-other-people/979638)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-stop-facebook-from-recommending-my-friends-to-other-people/979638 "2023-02-14T04:16:44Z")
Having dealt with a stalker situation, I’d prefer to keep my friends list private (and I did set it to hidden.) There was a stalker who was contacting my Facebook friends, asking them questions about me. But I hear peopl… --- ## [Did the MCU Ever Follow Up on This Plot Thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-mcu-ever-follow-up-on-this-plot-thread/979393)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-mcu-ever-follow-up-on-this-plot-thread/979393 "2023-02-14T04:11:26Z")
I rewatched Ant Man recently to get ready for the new one and something I noticed but had forgotten is when the Evil Guy goes to sell his faux Pym Particles to Hydra, in the confusion of the Heroes stopping him the guy f… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=896) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md?page=898)