# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1043 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1044 --- ## [Are designer sunglasses really worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-designer-sunglasses-really-worth-it/695848)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-designer-sunglasses-really-worth-it/695848 "2014-08-19T15:52:48Z")
My friend was really excited about showing me his new $200 pair of Ray Bans. Sure, they’re polarized, but so are my $40 Iron Man sunglasses. In fact, his look about the same as mine. I wouldn’t be surprised if they we… --- ## [Your advice on renting our house, please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-advice-on-renting-our-house-please/695864)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-advice-on-renting-our-house-please/695864 "2014-08-19T15:51:37Z")
My wife and I moved to Las Vegas last year, but held onto the house in Baltimore, renting a couple of the rooms to some friends of the family, and staying there ourselves when we came back East for several holidays and o… --- ## [Aussies: Ending a statement with "yeah?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aussies-ending-a-statement-with-yeah/695693)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aussies-ending-a-statement-with-yeah/695693 "2014-08-19T15:33:30Z")
Maybe it’s not just Aussies, because I’ve seen them do this on Orphan Black which is a Canadian show. But anyway, someone will make a statement and then follow it with a “Yeah?” prompting a response from the person bein… --- ## [What color is my hair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-is-my-hair/695667)
**Author:** [@dothejohnwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dothejohnwood)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-is-my-hair/695667 "2014-08-19T15:32:12Z")
I personally think, it’s Brown, but my colleagues insist it is Blond, which color is it? --- ## [Most indispensable Allied commander](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-indispensable-allied-commander/695823)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-indispensable-allied-commander/695823 "2014-08-19T14:28:03Z")
Uh-oh. The AWB have got hold of my time machine and are heading back to 1930 to bump off an Allied commander. I’ve protected (with quantum) Churchill, Roosevelt and - for history’s sake - Stalin, so the Allies are still … --- ## [Ted Cruz wrote to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ted-cruz-wrote-to-me/695826)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ted-cruz-wrote-to-me/695826 "2014-08-19T13:17:51Z")
Cruz (or whoever his sock is) doesn’t provide all the details for Perry’s indictment, so I guess Cruz expects me to react viscerally like he does. This is epic e-fail because: I don’t live in Texas. I didn’t vote for … --- ## [Ladies, how often do sexual thoughts cross your mind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-how-often-do-sexual-thoughts-cross-your-mind/695805)
**Author:** [@2ManyTacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2ManyTacos)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-how-often-do-sexual-thoughts-cross-your-mind/695805 "2014-08-19T12:28:06Z")
This is a pretty self-explanatory thread. I’m not restricting it to just the women Dopers, of course, so if any guys want to chime in feel free to do so. The oft-quoted (but dubiously accurate) statistic that men appar… --- ## [Do you feel disoriented and feel like a lot of time has passed after a nap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-feel-disoriented-and-feel-like-a-lot-of-time-has-passed-after-a-nap/695862)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-feel-disoriented-and-feel-like-a-lot-of-time-has-passed-after-a-nap/695862 "2014-08-19T07:25:07Z")
Welcome to your forties. One of the first things I experienced was falling asleep watching tv or even at my pc. :stuck\_out\_tongue: Fortunately I always wake up within thirty minutes. It’s not that comfortable sleeping s… --- ## [The "autism epidemic" might be a wee bit overblown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-autism-epidemic-might-be-a-wee-bit-overblown/695511)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-autism-epidemic-might-be-a-wee-bit-overblown/695511 "2014-08-19T05:47:32Z")
In recent years we’ve continually been hearing about increases in prevalence of autism/autism spectrum disorder, to the point that it’s been labeled an “epidemic”. Among potential environmental triggers, some have repea… --- ## [Blue Balls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-balls/695842)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-balls/695842 "2014-08-19T01:50:40Z")
Are blue balls a common malady? Is it more prevalent with youngsters? I have never experienced it. When I was young it may be because I relieved myself regularly. I have heard this term for years and almost feel cheated … --- ## [Ladies - your birth control method for unruly periods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-your-birth-control-method-for-unruly-periods/617959)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-your-birth-control-method-for-unruly-periods/617959 "2014-08-19T01:32:38Z")
I will be seeing the neurologist tomorrow (finally) about my possible (very likely) pseudotumor cerebri. I saw my gynecologist yesterday and she warned me that it’s very likely that he will want me off the pill (Junel Fe… --- ## [Loose toilet seats in public restrooms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loose-toilet-seats-in-public-restrooms/695612)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2014, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loose-toilet-seats-in-public-restrooms/695612 "2014-08-19T01:00:00Z")
I have noticed in recent months that many of the toilet seats in women’s restrooms, whether restaurants, stores, or other public facilities, frequently seem to be loose or even completely unsecured to the bowl. Sometime… --- ## [Open racism vs Hidden racism](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-racism-vs-hidden-racism/695812)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/open-racism-vs-hidden-racism/695812 "2014-08-18T23:58:57Z")
A FOB Asian coffee shop owner is being pummeled by the media and activists for telling an experienced Afro-Brazilian that he didn’t want to want to hire him because he was black. That was a terribly stupid and clueless … --- ## [What did you want to be when you grew up vs. what you ended up doing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-you-want-to-be-when-you-grew-up-vs-what-you-ended-up-doing/695653)
**Author:** [@BaldDudePeekskill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaldDudePeekskill)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-you-want-to-be-when-you-grew-up-vs-what-you-ended-up-doing/695653 "2014-08-18T23:06:12Z")
My childhood aspiration was to become a medical doctor, or a priest… not being able to afford medical school and being unwilling to take out loans cured that desire …the desire was cured when i found out what celibacy … --- ## [Anyone else lose the "Open Order" option on Amazon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-lose-the-open-order-option-on-amazon/695755)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-lose-the-open-order-option-on-amazon/695755 "2014-08-18T21:56:31Z")
Randomly, a few weeks ago when I go to “My Orders” screen on Amazon the option to see “Open Orders” has disappeared. I only see a list of every order, digital orders and canceled orders. Since I order a lot this has ef… --- ## [Rug suggestions for snow/rain control](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rug-suggestions-for-snow-rain-control/598751)
**Author:** [@loshan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/loshan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rug-suggestions-for-snow-rain-control/598751 "2014-08-18T21:24:23Z")
I live in the woods. No sidewalk and only a small concrete landing at the bottom of 3 stairs leading to a small covered landing. We pulled out the old nasty carpet (YAY) this summer and put in hardwood (I found an excel… --- ## [Not ok for guy with girlfriend to keep in touch with female co-worker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-ok-for-guy-with-girlfriend-to-keep-in-touch-with-female-co-worker/695742)
**Author:** [@CatherineZeta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatherineZeta)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-ok-for-guy-with-girlfriend-to-keep-in-touch-with-female-co-worker/695742 "2014-08-18T21:19:51Z")
My real life friends think this guy is a bit nutty and has major issues, but I’m curious as to what you guys think. In summary- I was friends with a co-worker (I was his supervisor actually although the job is casual en… --- ## [Should I be worried about my GF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-worried-about-my-gf/674339)
**Author:** [@Cbud92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cbud92)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-be-worried-about-my-gf/674339 "2014-08-18T19:53:01Z")
Hello people! I really need some wise and reasonable advice here! I hope you can help! I’ve seen some real down to earth people on these forums so I thought I’d give it a shot. My girlfriend and I have been dating for 7… --- ## [Using prizes/the lottery to get people to vote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-prizes-the-lottery-to-get-people-to-vote/695649)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-prizes-the-lottery-to-get-people-to-vote/695649 "2014-08-18T19:42:57Z")
Story today in the LA Times: At first blush, I think this is a neat idea. I like the idea of more people voting, and I have the feeling that people would start to pay a little bit more attention if they had a concrete… --- ## [Hallucination vs. Flashback? Which is Which?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hallucination-vs-flashback-which-is-which/695806)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hallucination-vs-flashback-which-is-which/695806 "2014-08-18T19:13:27Z")
Two examples. 1) I visit a friend’s house, and they haven’t changed the catbox in too damn long. House smells strongly of cat-poop. For the next week (!) I find myself smelling imaginary cat poo stench. It clearly i… --- ## [Straight men & gay women: are hard-bodied or soft-bodied women more beautiful in your eyes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-men-gay-women-are-hard-bodied-or-soft-bodied-women-more-beautiful-in-your-eyes/695531)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-men-gay-women-are-hard-bodied-or-soft-bodied-women-more-beautiful-in-your-eyes/695531 "2014-08-18T18:55:13Z")
Please note that I wrote “in your eyes.” Ignore whether the woman in question is smart or dumb, funny or stoic, conservative or liberal. Hell, even Welshwomen may be discussed. The only question here is your superficial … --- ## [Contractions: can't we all agree the apostrophe needs to be retired? \[Edited\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contractions-cant-we-all-agree-the-apostrophe-needs-to-be-retired-edited/695378)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contractions-cant-we-all-agree-the-apostrophe-needs-to-be-retired-edited/695378 "2014-08-18T17:52:14Z")
The tired and dated apostrophe has served English well for centuries. It helps people understand new words that are joined together. The first time can not became can’t may have caused consternation for older readers. … --- ## [Best ways to ventilate a house](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-ways-to-ventilate-a-house/695634)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-ways-to-ventilate-a-house/695634 "2014-08-18T17:47:48Z")
My old house doesn’t have central heat and air. In the Summer, if it’s not too hot, I don’t run the one window air conditioner during the day while I’m gone. Often by the time I get home from work it’s cooler outside tha… --- ## [What's the point of looking at pornography if your not going to "use it"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-point-of-looking-at-pornography-if-your-not-going-to-use-it/695615)
**Author:** [@therealyankey27](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/therealyankey27)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-point-of-looking-at-pornography-if-your-not-going-to-use-it/695615 "2014-08-18T17:26:55Z")
It just seems utterly stupid to me that people get themselves aroused and do nothing. The same goes for brothels, as if you can’t get someone “with you” then what was the point of getting aroused? My opinion- there is… --- ## [Any experience having new employer help pay for move or help with old house?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experience-having-new-employer-help-pay-for-move-or-help-with-old-house/695797)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-experience-having-new-employer-help-pay-for-move-or-help-with-old-house/695797 "2014-08-18T16:54:05Z")
Wife and I are mulling over her applying for jobs in metro area with about 750K thousand people. Big metro area, but not Chicago big. She’s in middle management in Manufacturing and makes high 5 figures. We own a hous… --- ## [Is there any point to even engaging religious views with facts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-point-to-even-engaging-religious-views-with-facts/695596)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-point-to-even-engaging-religious-views-with-facts/695596 "2014-08-18T16:50:49Z")
There are a lot of threads here, endless almost, that have someone making a religious or mystical claim and being refuted by facts. Is there even a point to this? If someone says HIV was created by god to punish sinners… --- ## [Media Coverage - Racist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/media-coverage-racist/695555)
**Author:** [@chargerrich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chargerrich)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/media-coverage-racist/695555 "2014-08-18T15:38:25Z")
As most of you probably are aware, the state of Missouri (STL area particularly) is embroiled in a police shooting controversy with a white officer and a black victim. The coverage in this state and across the country is… --- ## [What climate do you prefer to live in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-climate-do-you-prefer-to-live-in/695491)
**Author:** [@Timetrvlr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Timetrvlr)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-climate-do-you-prefer-to-live-in/695491 "2014-08-18T14:51:47Z")
I’ve lived in a lot of different climates over a lifetime from the Yukon Territory to southern Arizona. I liked the very mild climate of coastal southern California but it was too damn crowded for comfort! Now I’m liking… --- ## [Get building permits for a bathroom remodel? Yea or Nay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-building-permits-for-a-bathroom-remodel-yea-or-nay/611519)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2012, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/get-building-permits-for-a-bathroom-remodel-yea-or-nay/611519 "2012-02-03T23:05:41Z")
We’re going to be remodeling our bathrooms (all 3) soon and my wife and I are arguing about whether we need to get building permits. (For reference, we’re in San Jose, CA.) Most of the work will be replacing existing f… --- ## [How would you break up this road trip (if at all)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-break-up-this-road-trip-if-at-all/695114)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2014, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-break-up-this-road-trip-if-at-all/695114 "2014-08-18T08:38:56Z")
I’m not actually seeking advice because we’re probably going to play it by ear, but I’m curious to see how others would approach this. Later this year, my wife and I are going to take a road trip from LA to Seattle. Goo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1042) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1044)