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**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-this-billboard-be-legal/1025592 "2025-12-13T20:25:41Z")
Last night, I was driving on Interstate 35 northbound in Kyle, Texas (a suburb of Austin). I observed the following billboard: “Venmo me: @\[notarealuser\] Person who sends most money wins half of all money collected” … --- ## [You Can See Everything \[Nathan Fielder film\] {Warning: Open Spoilers}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-see-everything-nathan-fielder-film-warning-open-spoilers/1033877)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-see-everything-nathan-fielder-film-warning-open-spoilers/1033877 "2026-11-06T20:19:19Z")
Incredible. If you enjoyed The Rehearsal, you will love it. If you don’t know anything about Nathan Fielder or The Dropout it may be worth reading a bit on both before seeing it. It won’t spoil anything. The whole movie… --- ## [Warhammer (TV show being produced for Amazon)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warhammer-tv-show-being-produced-for-amazon/1027539)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warhammer-tv-show-being-produced-for-amazon/1027539 "2026-04-06T05:16:50Z")
The actor Henry Cavill (perhaps best known in his roles playing Superman in the movies) is a super-nerd and happy to admit it. He was a driving force in getting the Netflix series “The Witcher” made where he played the … --- ## [Ever know a family who named their kids via some cute theme or scheme?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-know-a-family-who-named-their-kids-via-some-cute-theme-or-scheme/1031661)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-know-a-family-who-named-their-kids-via-some-cute-theme-or-scheme/1031661 "2026-08-03T18:01:09Z")
Relevant section of the Poll Discussion thread (tho it only covered twins). So, know any Tom, Dick, and Harry’s? How about April, May, and June? --- ## [Blue June... (Monthly Mini-Rants)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-june-monthly-mini-rants/1030520)
**Author:** [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-june-monthly-mini-rants/1030520 "2026-07-01T07:39:17Z")
Continuing the discussion from What Rants May Come (Monthly Mini-Rants): :notes:…“You saw me ranting alone”…:notes: I’m planning a trip in the beginning of September to Nevada to spend a week in Vegas and also see my w… --- ## [How come there are no fun speculations about why Tom Kean Jr. has vanished?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-there-are-no-fun-speculations-about-why-tom-kean-jr-has-vanished/1030589)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-come-there-are-no-fun-speculations-about-why-tom-kean-jr-has-vanished/1030589 "2026-11-06T14:33:35Z")
I think he has fallen victim to a shrink ray accident, and cannot look over a podium any more. Or maybe it’s an alien abduction. --- ## [Sudden TV revamps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudden-tv-revamps/1029626)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudden-tv-revamps/1029626 "2026-05-15T00:15:11Z")
Where the premise of the show takes a sudden 90 degree turn, with a almost complete cast change, or a massive situation change, or a change from a comedy to a serious drama (or vice versa) etc. For example, the one hour… --- ## [Electric Snow Blowers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-snow-blowers/1027022)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-snow-blowers/1027022 "2026-01-31T23:54:50Z")
Okay. so we are shoveling by hand. And our daughter is worried about us, and was trying to talk us into getting a snow blower. I looked into it a few years ago, and when I saw how heavy those things are, and learned that… --- ## [Company's coming! Winter storm Fern](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/companys-coming-winter-storm-fern/1026951)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/companys-coming-winter-storm-fern/1026951 "2026-02-23T20:52:32Z")
Fern is coming. She’ll be knocking on my door this afternoon. She has a cold, cold heart. I have to say she has caused a stir, but she ain’t welcome. Especially in her blinding brilliant colors. Fern? Really? When di… --- ## [Are the muppets the reason names like Kermit and Grover have become archaic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-muppets-the-reason-names-like-kermit-and-grover-have-become-archaic/1029219)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-muppets-the-reason-names-like-kermit-and-grover-have-become-archaic/1029219 "2026-07-29T00:46:03Z")
In the thread about things that became ubiquitous and then died out, I mentioned names, like Buffy. But older examples of perfectly acceptable names that have become largely extinct are Kermit, Grover, Elmo, and Oscar. … --- ## [What's the weirdest room you've seen in someone else's house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-weirdest-room-youve-seen-in-someone-elses-house/1029512)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-weirdest-room-youve-seen-in-someone-elses-house/1029512 "2026-05-19T19:51:34Z")
Inspired by the thread about the main hallway shower here. Can be either a weird design or just weirdly decorated. Had a friend who’s home had the stairs to the second story that kind of wrapped around the wall, like yo… --- ## [You're a terrible person and you should feel bad (Confess!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-terrible-person-and-you-should-feel-bad-confess/1033147)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-a-terrible-person-and-you-should-feel-bad-confess/1033147 "2026-10-10T16:44:49Z")
I never cry at funerals. I drink instant coffee with milk and too much sugar. I think the c-word is my favorite word in the English language, when used appropriately (or inappropriately, as the case may be). Its close … --- ## [Hegseth's Pentagon is drastically reducing the number of religions recognized by the military](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hegseths-pentagon-is-drastically-reducing-the-number-of-religions-recognized-by-the-military/1030649)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hegseths-pentagon-is-drastically-reducing-the-number-of-religions-recognized-by-the-military/1030649 "2026-06-21T23:51:00Z")
Hegseth’s Pentagon slashes the number of religious faiths it officially recognizes In less of a nod and more of a complete prostration to the Religious Right, the Pentagon is reducing the number of official religions re… --- ## [What famous musicians have even more famous musician children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-famous-musicians-have-even-more-famous-musician-children/1029092)
**Author:** [@CaveMike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaveMike)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-famous-musicians-have-even-more-famous-musician-children/1029092 "2026-04-16T18:52:19Z")
Continuing the discussion from Paul Simon - Something So Wrong?: The latest Paul Simon thread reminded me I’ve been meaning to pose this question in CS: There are a lot of successful, famous, or noteworthy musicians wh… --- ## [At what point does debate around Israel become antisemitism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-does-debate-around-israel-become-antisemitism/1033102)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 225\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/at-what-point-does-debate-around-israel-become-antisemitism/1033102 "2026-09-18T19:33:37Z")
This is, of course, one of the big complicating factors in discussions of the current war: one side calling out what they see as antisemitism and the other accusing the first side of trying to deflect legitimate criticis… --- ## [Glaring astronomy mistakes in a movie or video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glaring-astronomy-mistakes-in-a-movie-or-video/1032849)
**Author:** [@JWT\_Kottekoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JWT_Kottekoe)\ **Replies:** 188\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glaring-astronomy-mistakes-in-a-movie-or-video/1032849 "2026-09-15T04:12:09Z")
Inspired by the thread on most realistic depiction of spaceflight, I have an almost opposite question. For a course on astronomy, I’d like to show examples of “bad astronomy” from movies, TV shows, or other video availab… --- ## [(Old) A spot of good news in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 354\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2026, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-a-spot-of-good-news-in-the-mmp/1034165 "2026-11-06T22:46:19Z")
Saturday night, Monkey went & did it again - shot off into the darkness. All this morning & afternoon I kept calling him, but eventually, I did hafta go to work. Burned my lunch break going home to check - nada. The who… --- ## [First fictional crush](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-fictional-crush/1032342)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-fictional-crush/1032342 "2026-08-29T00:40:42Z")
Do you remember what your first crush on a fictional character was? I was obsessed with Dot from Animaniacs. Don’t laugh, I was like 4 years old. --- ## [Botticellii -- Dec 2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticellii-dec-2025/1025303)
**Author:** [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Replies:** 290\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/botticellii-dec-2025/1025303 "2025-12-31T03:25:30Z")
New game! (fraktur w - Google Search) I am W --- ## [What does Google's AI say about YOU? Is it funny, accurate, horrifying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-googles-ai-say-about-you-is-it-funny-accurate-horrifying/1026585)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-googles-ai-say-about-you-is-it-funny-accurate-horrifying/1026585 "2026-03-21T08:52:42Z")
A listserv that I participate in recently had a conversation where someone said (paraphrasing here), “have you tried asking Google AI who you are? It tends to be wildly wrong, in hilarious or disturbing ways. In short, i… --- ## [Who in America is actually happy about the Trump/politics situation today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-in-america-is-actually-happy-about-the-trump-politics-situation-today/1029069)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-in-america-is-actually-happy-about-the-trump-politics-situation-today/1029069 "2026-04-18T20:58:18Z")
Progressives/Democrats aren’t happy, of course. But it seems like almost no Trump supporters themselves are happy either. The rich may like the wealth increase for now but then see how Trump’s behavior crashes the stock… --- ## [Rand Paul somehow gets AND RELEASES Anthony Fauci's COVID-era diary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rand-paul-somehow-gets-and-releases-anthony-faucis-covid-era-diary/1031973)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rand-paul-somehow-gets-and-releases-anthony-faucis-covid-era-diary/1031973 "2026-08-14T22:47:10Z")
This story is just weird to me. Like, where did Dr. Fauci keep his diary, and how did Dr. Paul know it even existed, and then access it? https://www.npr.org/2026/07/27/nx-s1-5909531/rand-paul-anthony-fauci-coronavirus-… --- ## [Hubster is in ICU (Update: Now Home and Recuperating)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hubster-is-in-icu-update-now-home-and-recuperating/1027633)
**Author:** [@Sylvanz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sylvanz)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hubster-is-in-icu-update-now-home-and-recuperating/1027633 "2026-06-15T23:47:27Z")
It started Friday. He fell twice. Then that evening his peg tube got plugged. Then he got diarrhea, and a fever. The fever resolved, but the diarrhea did not. He slept the whole day Monday, and Tuesday after brief period… --- ## [Token Women on TV shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/token-women-on-tv-shows/1030395)
**Author:** [@salinqmind1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind1)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/token-women-on-tv-shows/1030395 "2026-06-14T17:07:43Z")
I hope this is the right forum, but I’ve always wondered why on tv shows there is often only one woman. The Daily Show. M.A.S.H (Margaret Houlihan). Seinfeld (Elaine). Star Trek TOS (Uhura, yeah, I know, there’s Yeom… --- ## [(Old) March Madness Mother Nature Style In The MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-march-madness-mother-nature-style-in-the-mmp/1028482)
**Author:** [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-march-madness-mother-nature-style-in-the-mmp/1028482 "2026-03-23T12:17:26Z")
Good Mornin’ Y’all! Up and caffeinatin’. YAWN ‘Tis 68 Amurrkin out with rain/tstorms/apocalypse due to start any minute now. It’s downhill from there as temps will drop durin’ the day after the storms move through and th… --- ## [Priest killed by falling crucifix while doing priest stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priest-killed-by-falling-crucifix-while-doing-priest-stuff/1033954)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/priest-killed-by-falling-crucifix-while-doing-priest-stuff/1033954 "2026-11-05T14:36:43Z")
A Catholic priest was killed in Ecuador on Saturday when a massive wooden crucifix collapsed onto him as he celebrated Mass, in a horrifying accident captured during a live broadcast watched by worshippers at home. Foot… --- ## [Teenagers pulling away from family -- or do they get pushed away?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teenagers-pulling-away-from-family-or-do-they-get-pushed-away/1033317)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 160\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teenagers-pulling-away-from-family-or-do-they-get-pushed-away/1033317 "2026-11-03T19:36:37Z")
I’ll try to keep this short, and free of long anecdotes. Not just recently, but over the last 20 - 25 years, I’ve seen/participated in this kind of discussion on social media and sometimes in person. OP: Tells about the… --- ## [How can we counter Trump putting ICE agents at the polls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-we-counter-trump-putting-ice-agents-at-the-polls/1027389)
**Author:** [@KidCharlemagne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KidCharlemagne)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-we-counter-trump-putting-ice-agents-at-the-polls/1027389 "2026-02-17T02:34:30Z")
I told a friend literally yesterday that Trump was gonna send ICE to swing districts to supress the vote of poc and Steve Bannon comes out today and says as much : Steve Bannon calls for immigration agents at polling sit… --- ## [Next generation of EV batteries by BYD and others - Real, Speculative, or Vaporware](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-generation-of-ev-batteries-by-byd-and-others-real-speculative-or-vaporware/1026937)
**Author:** [@MacDoc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacDoc)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-generation-of-ev-batteries-by-byd-and-others-real-speculative-or-vaporware/1026937 "2026-09-05T07:45:46Z")
BYD is well regarded and established here in Australia and will be in Canada ( wearing both my hats ) I’d advise EVERYONE considering an EV to sit tight until the reality of SSB and other non-lithium batteries settles … --- ## [So, who’s up for a cruise ship vacation (poll)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-s-up-for-a-cruise-ship-vacation-poll/1029964)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-s-up-for-a-cruise-ship-vacation-poll/1029964 "2026-07-06T02:34:28Z")
poll My wife and I have never been on a cruise. We’ve kicked around the idea of trying it, but with all the Norovirus outbreaks and now the cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak in the news, we’re thinking awww HELLS no to bei… --- ## [Songs no one remembers but you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-no-one-remembers-but-you/1030902)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-no-one-remembers-but-you/1030902 "2026-06-28T01:30:28Z")
There are bound to be a few; songs you remember, but no one else you talk to have heard of or remember. For instance, as a kid, I distinctly remember my parents owning the 45 of “Like a Sunday In Salem” by Gene Cotton. … --- ## [Abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abuse-allegations-against-cesar-chavez/1028555)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abuse-allegations-against-cesar-chavez/1028555 "2026-10-29T21:26:23Z")
The NY Times today published accusations that Cesar Chavez sexually abused at least two minors in the 1970s and sexually assaulted farmworker leader Dolores Huerta in 1966. Be aware, the stories in the linked article are… --- ## [Do you check out of hotels or just leave?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-check-out-of-hotels-or-just-leave/1031678)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-check-out-of-hotels-or-just-leave/1031678 "2026-07-21T15:22:16Z")
I always just leave. If I had needed a receipt for business purposes and one hadn’t been slipped under the door, I would have gone through the formal process but other than that I don’t really see the purpose. --- ## [New Maine Senate race thread, moving on from Platner. (SO DON'T TALK ABOUT PLATNER)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-maine-senate-race-thread-moving-on-from-platner-so-dont-talk-about-platner/1031527)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-maine-senate-race-thread-moving-on-from-platner-so-dont-talk-about-platner/1031527 "2026-08-01T19:00:12Z")
Platner is out (hooray!). Dems have a couple of weeks or so to pick a new candidate. How will they do it? Who will they pick? How will that candidate fare against Collins? If they can pull it together, I hope they do a … --- ## [I wish posters would stop using the term "MAGAt"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wish-posters-would-stop-using-the-term-magat/1026577)
**Author:** [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wish-posters-would-stop-using-the-term-magat/1026577 "2026-01-15T01:29:56Z")
This has been bothering me for some time. I’m not calling out any specific posters. The term is used by many in every political thread. And everyone knows what it means. They may not put much thought into it (Dopers?!… --- ## [Several dozen dead in bar fire in Switzerland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/several-dozen-dead-in-bar-fire-in-switzerland/1026237)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/several-dozen-dead-in-bar-fire-in-switzerland/1026237 "2026-02-03T15:23:56Z")
‘Several’ dozen killed in blaze in Swiss resort bar on New Year’s Day, police say - ABC News Bar fire on New Years Day. --- ## [(Old) PJD strikes again in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-pjd-strikes-again-in-the-mmp/1025286)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 284\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-pjd-strikes-again-in-the-mmp/1025286 "2025-12-08T03:48:00Z")
That’s right folks, it’s the second in an occasional series of pjd created MMPs. It’s currently what can only be described as grey here in the good old UK. Temperature appears to be about n C (or about x F). Just putt… --- ## [(Old) Marching along in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-marching-along-in-the-mmp/1028705)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 238\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-marching-along-in-the-mmp/1028705 "2026-03-30T13:06:05Z")
Have you ever marched in a parade? Or, for that matter, rode on a float or something? When I was a teen, I wore a muu-muu and rode on some sort of international float that Pepsi sponsored in (I think) a Columbus Day par… --- ## [The Trump Administration: The Clusterfuck Continues (Part 3)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-3/1034252)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-trump-administration-the-clusterfuck-continues-part-3/1034252 "2026-11-08T07:08:39Z")
Continuing the discussion from The Trump Administration: The Clusterfuck Continues (Part 2) - #10000 by Guest-starring\_Id. Previous discussions: The Trump Administration: The Clusterfuck Continues (Part 1) The Trump A… --- ## [The Poochie Award for worst slapped on series finale goes to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poochie-award-for-worst-slapped-on-series-finale-goes-to/1033866)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-poochie-award-for-worst-slapped-on-series-finale-goes-to/1033866 "2026-10-24T22:44:34Z")
In honor of the dearly departed Simpsons character, I give the Poochie Award for worst slapped on series finale to…Castle. Spoilers Ahead I can’t really think of any show that comes close. I had forgotten about the end… --- ## [Songs with notable backup singers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-notable-backup-singers/1027275)
**Author:** [@Gordon\_Urquhart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gordon_Urquhart)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-notable-backup-singers/1027275 "2026-08-20T03:13:50Z")
On the radio I just heard “An American Dream” (1979) by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (going by the moniker The Dirt Band at the time), which features lovely backing (and uncredited) vocals by Linda Ronstadt: … --- ## [(Old) Where in the world is the MMP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-where-in-the-world-is-the-mmp/1029063)
**Author:** [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Replies:** 251\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-where-in-the-world-is-the-mmp/1029063 "2026-04-13T02:07:01Z")
So it’s nearly 7:45am and no MMP? Unheard off! Intolerable! So I’ll start it. Leaving Wednesday for my big vacation of the year, doing Portugal, Spain and France for nearly 3 weeks. So where are the rest of you going… --- ## [Your personal opinion, please-Worst children's television series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-personal-opinion-please-worst-childrens-television-series/1031880)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-personal-opinion-please-worst-childrens-television-series/1031880 "2026-08-07T00:07:01Z")
No internet lists, direct to videos (otherwise the “Yogi Okie-Dokie” vid would be right up there), and no one-shot specials. It could be a cartoon series, or a hosted series, or something else. I’ve got a childhood mem… --- ## [Shelbyvilles, i.e. places that look like they have a generic place name in them but don't](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelbyvilles-i-e-places-that-look-like-they-have-a-generic-place-name-in-them-but-dont/1027667)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shelbyvilles-i-e-places-that-look-like-they-have-a-generic-place-name-in-them-but-dont/1027667 "2026-11-07T14:48:02Z")
The fictional Simpsons city of Shelbyville was named after a person called Shelbyville Manhattan, rather than a person called Shelby. There are some real life examples of this: In Australia, the city of Townsville was … --- ## [Naval Warfare (modern): Do people off duty during a battle just lie in their bunks or does everyone have something to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naval-warfare-modern-do-people-off-duty-during-a-battle-just-lie-in-their-bunks-or-does-everyone-have-something-to-do/1027464)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naval-warfare-modern-do-people-off-duty-during-a-battle-just-lie-in-their-bunks-or-does-everyone-have-something-to-do/1027464 "2026-05-18T01:20:46Z")
My thought is that any navy ship will have 1/2 or 2/3 of their crew off-duty (dunno of they do 12-hour or 8-hour shifts). So, what happens when the ship is engaged in battle? Guns shooting, airplanes and helicopters go… --- ## [What is this grey slab (USN dinner)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-grey-slab-usn-dinner/1029372)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-grey-slab-usn-dinner/1029372 "2026-08-20T15:36:42Z")
I’m sure we’ve all see the image of a dinner on USS Abraham Lincoln. What is that grey slab next to the… ground beef patty(?)? --- ## [The hatred for Scrappy-Doo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hatred-for-scrappy-doo/1028108)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hatred-for-scrappy-doo/1028108 "2026-03-22T15:16:10Z")
When I was a kid, I watched old Scooby-Doo shows on Cartoon Network and Boomerang. I remember being on the internet and being deeply confused by the hatred for Scrappy Doo. I didn’t find Scrappy annoying at all when I wa… --- ## [Dungeon Crawler Carl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dungeon-crawler-carl/1026145)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dungeon-crawler-carl/1026145 "2026-08-16T01:50:09Z")
Ok… so my wife made a new friend last year, and she and her husband are huge nerds. Board gaming, video gaming, fantasy, science fiction, you name it. They’re HUGE into all that stuff. They’re really pushing me to re… --- ## [Puzzling Days in the MMP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335)
**Author:** [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Replies:** 295\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzling-days-in-the-mmp/1034335 "2026-11-08T12:08:31Z")
Morning, mumpers! It’s currently 5c/41f with a predicted high of 10c/50f and partly cloudy. Weather app says “The weather is a fucking bag of suck”. Today in 1924, the Sunday Express published the first British crossw… --- ## [So a coworker invited me to his bible study group](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-a-coworker-invited-me-to-his-bible-study-group/1026963)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-a-coworker-invited-me-to-his-bible-study-group/1026963 "2026-02-03T15:18:38Z")
My coworker RD is a really nice and fun guy. We talk about comic books, movies, and all sorts of fun stuff. He’s been working on a graphic novel about dinosaurs and he’s really talented. The other day he invited me to h… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=5&per_page=50) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/top.md?page=7&per_page=50)