# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1035 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1036 --- ## [Could you love a rich, paranoid survivalist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-love-a-rich-paranoid-survivalist/697269)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-love-a-rich-paranoid-survivalist/697269 "2014-09-03T21:30:43Z")
First the short version. Imagine that you’ve fallen in love with Fred, which is a diminutive for Winifred if you’re a straight man or gay woman, but otherwise is short for Frederick. Fearing the fall of civilization, Fre… --- ## [What motivates a lot of people to Join ISIS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-motivates-a-lot-of-people-to-join-isis/697402)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-motivates-a-lot-of-people-to-join-isis/697402 "2014-09-03T20:28:45Z")
Sure, sure there’s the zealous religious beliefs, but it seems to me that there is a lot of similarities between the young people around the world (Americans, British, etc.) and those people that have joined gangs here i… --- ## [What would you do, if dictator of North Korea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-dictator-of-north-korea/696870)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-dictator-of-north-korea/696870 "2014-09-03T17:51:33Z")
So, here’s a hypothetical scenario. Hypothetical conditions: Nobody within your country is going to assassinate or overthrow you. But you have plenty of enemies outside of the country. North Korea remains desperately … --- ## [This broken world: vent about your pet peeves and irritations.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-broken-world-vent-about-your-pet-peeves-and-irritations/696850)
**Author:** [@ianzin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ianzin)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-broken-world-vent-about-your-pet-peeves-and-irritations/696850 "2014-09-03T16:33:32Z")
What are your pet peeves and sources of annoyance / irritation? I’m looking for things that crop up time after time that grind you down and give you that ‘This world is just broken’ feeling. Things that you think we real… --- ## [Should I pay all my overdraft off at once or gradually?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-pay-all-my-overdraft-off-at-once-or-gradually/697247)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-pay-all-my-overdraft-off-at-once-or-gradually/697247 "2014-09-03T16:21:34Z")
I’ve got the money to pay off all my overdraft, I contacted my bank and arranged a plan to pay it off for £45 a month, £25 on interest, £20 paying off the actual debt of £1000 over 18 months, but that got me thinking, wo… --- ## [Armed! And Proud of It!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armed-and-proud-of-it/696535)
**Author:** [@BlakeHayner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlakeHayner)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/armed-and-proud-of-it/696535 "2014-09-03T16:08:24Z")
Armed! And proud of it! Brothers, As a white male, from a Christian family in America I know I have white, male, Christian privilege and I am aware of my rights carrying a weapon under the concealed carry laws set down… --- ## [Give me some examples of affordable modern homes that will last 100 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-some-examples-of-affordable-modern-homes-that-will-last-100-years/697329)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-some-examples-of-affordable-modern-homes-that-will-last-100-years/697329 "2014-09-03T15:43:44Z")
On one side of the debate, you have people who claim that craftsmanship is dead and we don’t build houses like we used to. On the other side, you have people who point out that old homes suffer from survivorship bias and… --- ## [TuftAndNeedle mattresses - anyone have one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tuftandneedle-mattresses-anyone-have-one/689322)
**Author:** [@Terr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tuftandneedle-mattresses-anyone-have-one/689322 "2014-09-03T15:03:37Z")
I am in the process of moving interstate, not taking my old mattresses with me. Going through the mattress buying process again is, by past experience, expensive, annoying and frustrating. Someone recommended the tuftand… --- ## [Dental questions: emergency root canals and pain medication](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dental-questions-emergency-root-canals-and-pain-medication/679712)
**Author:** [@Roland\_Orzabal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roland_Orzabal)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dental-questions-emergency-root-canals-and-pain-medication/679712 "2014-09-03T14:47:05Z")
As is my custom, I’ll break this into “backstory” and “actual questions.” Please feel free to skip my yammering if it suits you. I should also mention that I’ve never had any kind of significant dental work done, so thes… --- ## [Are ISIS soldiers paid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-isis-soldiers-paid/697083)
**Author:** [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-isis-soldiers-paid/697083 "2014-09-03T12:12:27Z")
After seeing that a few American’s have jumped into the battle on the side of ISIS, I am wondering if they are being paid or are they doing this for some religious agenda? Seems a sane man would not leave a family and… --- ## [Hover bikes...could these things ever be used?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hover-bikes-could-these-things-ever-be-used/696902)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hover-bikes-could-these-things-ever-be-used/696902 "2014-09-03T08:21:09Z")
So, was listening to this video on CNN about an inventor designing and developing a hover bike. From an engineering perspective it’s, of course, very do-able. You COULD make such a vehicle that a person could ride arou… --- ## [Tell me about your web browser's "start" page.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-web-browsers-start-page/696153)
**Author:** [@B.Serum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/B.Serum)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-web-browsers-start-page/696153 "2014-09-03T06:14:25Z")
Hi all. I am conducting some research on web trends. One thing I’m (desperately) hoping you can help me out with should be pretty easy question to answer: What is the first thing your browser shows you when you sit dow… --- ## [Do you dislike the current photoshopping of magazine photos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-dislike-the-current-photoshopping-of-magazine-photos/696777)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-dislike-the-current-photoshopping-of-magazine-photos/696777 "2014-09-03T03:07:14Z")
A model has exposed the photoshopping of her photos. The model is quite attractive and obviously not over weight. Here are thebefore and after. The thing that strikes me is only the critical eye of a graphics artist wou… --- ## [Best way to sell an unusual piece of jewelry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-sell-an-unusual-piece-of-jewelry/694525)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-sell-an-unusual-piece-of-jewelry/694525 "2014-09-03T01:22:49Z")
It’s a family piece, quite old (though I gather some modifications / add-ons were done at some point which would affect the value). Speed of selling isn’t an issue, i.e. no need to go to Pawnbrokers R Us and get whateve… --- ## [AAA vs. BJs Shopping Club Auto Assist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-vs-bjs-shopping-club-auto-assist/697202)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-vs-bjs-shopping-club-auto-assist/697202 "2014-09-03T01:10:38Z")
We’re considering switching from AAA Auto Club to the auto assistance offered through BJ’s Shopping Warehouse. Can those SDopers who have made the switch please share their experiences (good or bad) with what BJ’s offer… --- ## [Sailing on a replica of the Titanic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sailing-on-a-replica-of-the-titanic/697085)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sailing-on-a-replica-of-the-titanic/697085 "2014-09-03T00:44:34Z")
There is a plan to build a replica of the Titanic (although the Wikipedia article suggests that it may not ever be finished). Read more: ‘Rough it on the Titanic II!’ New cruise ship will recreate conditions endured by… --- ## [Cheap laser printer recommendation. Need help fastish.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-laser-printer-recommendation-need-help-fastish/697252)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2014, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-laser-printer-recommendation-need-help-fastish/697252 "2014-09-03T00:21:23Z")
I’m looking to purchase a cheap laser printer. It needs to have scanning technology. Ideally it would have wireless connectivity. It could have 4 color printing but if it’s B&W that’s just fine too. I’d like to buy it t… --- ## [Why are dumb people often very loud?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-dumb-people-often-very-loud/697094)
**Author:** [@Stringbean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stringbean)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-dumb-people-often-very-loud/697094 "2014-09-02T23:19:18Z")
So often you can tell a person is dumb because you hear them long before you see them. Why the common correlation? --- ## [Jealousy vs. Envy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jealousy-vs-envy/696970)
**Author:** [@armedmonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/armedmonkey)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jealousy-vs-envy/696970 "2014-09-02T22:58:49Z")
This is a thread about the difference of the two. But, um, it’s not going to be THAT exciting. It’s about the two words themselves. “Jealousy” and “envy” should be two different things, but I trip over the difference… --- ## [Men how you feel about being quizzed about your "3, 5 and 10 year life plans" on a first date?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-how-you-feel-about-being-quizzed-about-your-3-5-and-10-year-life-plans-on-a-first-date/696525)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-how-you-feel-about-being-quizzed-about-your-3-5-and-10-year-life-plans-on-a-first-date/696525 "2014-09-02T22:00:41Z")
The topic is making conversation but the suggestions in this video’s suggestion come across (to me) like ham handed job performance or job interview questions. How would you react to a woman wanting to know your your 3, … --- ## [How many "legal" injuries would it take for a pro athlete to get suspended or banned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-legal-injuries-would-it-take-for-a-pro-athlete-to-get-suspended-or-banned/696991)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-legal-injuries-would-it-take-for-a-pro-athlete-to-get-suspended-or-banned/696991 "2014-09-02T21:26:40Z")
Hypothetical scenario: Let’s say that a pro football player caused a huge number of broken bones, concussions or other serious injuries every season through completely legal tackling methods. He causes four or five such… --- ## [Choose three physical activities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choose-three-physical-activities/697076)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/choose-three-physical-activities/697076 "2014-09-02T21:23:59Z")
I’ve sort of determined in my life I have time for about three physical activities. I think I’ve found my magical combination that offers me fitness, minimalistic, well being, mobility, and expressiveness. I also think t… --- ## [Standing desk experiences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/standing-desk-experiences/697211)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/standing-desk-experiences/697211 "2014-09-02T20:03:52Z")
I’m a few days into working standing up Is anyone else doing it? How long does it take before it becomes easy? Any tips? I’m trying to ease myself into it gradually. --- ## [Is there anything which is universally known?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-which-is-universally-known/696989)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-which-is-universally-known/696989 "2014-09-02T19:53:51Z")
I was wondering if there is anything in the body of human of knowledge which is known by every human being that exists and is not autonomic. So for example, how to make my heart beat is certainly something which every hu… --- ## [The One Drop Rule: How Small a Drop? Or, What Race am I?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-one-drop-rule-how-small-a-drop-or-what-race-am-i/697061)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-one-drop-rule-how-small-a-drop-or-what-race-am-i/697061 "2014-09-02T19:45:59Z")
My brother did one of those genetic tests that tells you where your ancestors lived 500 years ago, before mass intercontinental travel. One thing he found is that we have sub-Saharan African ancestry; I don’t know what … --- ## [Do you think betadine antiseptic could prevent herpes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-betadine-antiseptic-could-prevent-herpes/697276)
**Author:** [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-betadine-antiseptic-could-prevent-herpes/697276 "2014-09-02T19:33:40Z")
I was watching this old black and white training film about preventing STD’s for US Navy sailors made in 1942 who would visit brothels and sleep with STD infected prostitutes. Seeing as this was before penicillin and man… --- ## [Drones and commercial photography - USA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drones-and-commercial-photography-usa/697278)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drones-and-commercial-photography-usa/697278 "2014-09-02T19:33:10Z")
I heard of a local photographer who is including aerial pics and/or vid taken from a drone in certain realty tour packages sold. It is my understanding that you cannot sell drone obtained images or video in the US. Am … --- ## [...not only...but....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-only-but/696924)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-only-but/696924 "2014-09-02T19:07:54Z")
Offer your opinion about this sentence construct. Professional editors and writers are especially welcome to comment. CookingWithGas is experienced not only in actual cooking, but also in playing the guitar. I prefer C… --- ## [Men/boys who wear underwear with swim trunks. WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-boys-who-wear-underwear-with-swim-trunks-wtf/666165)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-boys-who-wear-underwear-with-swim-trunks-wtf/666165 "2014-09-02T18:36:09Z")
This has bugged me for years. Every time I go to a water park or large public pool there are a ton of males running around wearing underwear beneath their swim trunks. I don’t get it. How is that possibly comfortable t… --- ## [Best Time to Buy A New Car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-time-to-buy-a-new-car/696831)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2014, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-time-to-buy-a-new-car/696831 "2014-09-02T18:20:43Z")
When would you say is the best time of year to buy a new car, and why? Is Christmastime any better/worse than the end of the model year (Aug-Sep)? Is there a time, like calendar year-end, that car dealers are dying for… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1034) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1036)