# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1047 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1048 --- ## [How long before China becomes a viable trend setter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-china-becomes-a-viable-trend-setter/695372)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-china-becomes-a-viable-trend-setter/695372 "2014-08-13T15:57:09Z")
I live in So California and the influence of Chinese seems to be gaining some momentum. Not to the point where it is making a real impact yet but enough to where it has gotten my attention. I am reffering to things like … --- ## [What should I be when I grow up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-be-when-i-grow-up/695326)
**Author:** [@PeskiPiksi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PeskiPiksi)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-be-when-i-grow-up/695326 "2014-08-13T15:45:12Z")
(This time?) I’m a newly single mom who’s just starting back to work after having been at home with my kids for the past six or so years. I do have a job now, working as an executive assistant. I don’t hate it…I’m goo… --- ## [Let's come up with a new term now that "dive bar" is completely meaningless](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-come-up-with-a-new-term-now-that-dive-bar-is-completely-meaningless/695232)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-come-up-with-a-new-term-now-that-dive-bar-is-completely-meaningless/695232 "2014-08-13T12:49:27Z")
So apparently a “dive” bar is anyplace that isn’t TGI Friday’s. People casually recommend bars with words like, “Oh, it’s great. Low on the bro factor, totally divey,” while in the same paragraph using terms like “craft … --- ## [Don't buy Hurd Windows, don't trust their warranty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-buy-hurd-windows-dont-trust-their-warranty/661427)
**Author:** [@retsin2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/retsin2000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-buy-hurd-windows-dont-trust-their-warranty/661427 "2014-08-13T10:48:36Z")
tl;dr = Hurd Windows quality is low and their lifetime warranty for me was good for three years. Anyway, whatever you do in your life don’t buy windows from the Hurd Window Company. Learn from my mistakes. In 2006 I rep… --- ## [Nuke New York](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuke-new-york/694942)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuke-new-york/694942 "2014-08-13T10:21:01Z")
Here’s the situation; the day nerds worldwide have been preparing for has arrived - zombie apocalypse. Zombies (the solanum kind) have been rampaging for months. You and your loved ones have found safety on a US Air Forc… --- ## [What are your feelings about this woman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-feelings-about-this-woman/695034)
**Author:** [@James\_Toothpaste](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/James_Toothpaste)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-feelings-about-this-woman/695034 "2014-08-13T05:21:52Z")
http://www.whenindoubtwearpurple.blogspot.com --- ## [Why is it that female teachers who have sexual relationships with underaged boys are always hot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-female-teachers-who-have-sexual-relationships-with-underaged-boys-are-always-hot/695294)
**Author:** [@Gorilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gorilla)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-that-female-teachers-who-have-sexual-relationships-with-underaged-boys-are-always-hot/695294 "2014-08-13T04:57:44Z")
This is something I’ve sometimes wondered about for years. Every time I have seen a case in the media of a female teacher arrested for having an illicit relationship with an underaged boy, it always turns out to be a ver… --- ## [College President refuses contract saying he can be "fired without cause" as atypical. Is he right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-president-refuses-contract-saying-he-can-be-fired-without-cause-as-atypical-is-he-right/695196)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-president-refuses-contract-saying-he-can-be-fired-without-cause-as-atypical-is-he-right/695196 "2014-08-13T04:38:01Z")
Local drama story here. Wondering if any dopers with academic experience can give insight as to who has the most correct perspective. Why Ray Hoy stayed at Wor-Wic Very well respected and successful local Eastern Shore… --- ## [Keeping an aluminium coffee maker clean - also, the wisdom of using aluminium cookware](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keeping-an-aluminium-coffee-maker-clean-also-the-wisdom-of-using-aluminium-cookware/695402)
**Author:** [@Lars\_Aruns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lars_Aruns)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keeping-an-aluminium-coffee-maker-clean-also-the-wisdom-of-using-aluminium-cookware/695402 "2014-08-13T00:58:19Z")
I have an aluminium coffee maker - a moka pot. I don’t use it very often, and when I opened it up today I noticed quite a bit of black stuff on the bottom of the water chamber, and little white spots. A friend of mine w… --- ## [should I see a GP or allergist for this weird wine reaction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-see-a-gp-or-allergist-for-this-weird-wine-reaction/695202)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2014, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-see-a-gp-or-allergist-for-this-weird-wine-reaction/695202 "2014-08-13T00:04:02Z")
I drink infrequently, less than once a week and only wine. Three times now I have had a strange reaction to wine. The reaction is a growing feeling of puffiness or swolleness all over. My wedding ring becomes tight. … --- ## [Help me to Vegas on the cheap.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-to-vegas-on-the-cheap/695285)
**Author:** [@Boogly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boogly)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-to-vegas-on-the-cheap/695285 "2014-08-12T22:18:07Z")
So my Sis and my niece, who I helped raise, is turning 21 and Mom decided that Vehas would be a good place for this to happen. Issues came up and at the last minute I am going in my sisters place. I am in Vegas now to … --- ## [Would/should you give up all wireless to keep your online life safe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-should-you-give-up-all-wireless-to-keep-your-online-life-safe/695218)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-should-you-give-up-all-wireless-to-keep-your-online-life-safe/695218 "2014-08-12T21:41:26Z")
In a discussion thread on this story on using cats to troll for poorly protected wifi networks, someone with a rather hardass view of security came forth: Is he too paranoid, or are WE not paranoid ENOUGH? --- ## [Portland OR in February](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portland-or-in-february/695377)
**Author:** [@Motorgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Motorgirl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/portland-or-in-february/695377 "2014-08-12T21:34:27Z")
I’ll be in Portland OR for a conference in February and will have a very short time (about a half day) for sightseeing. What one thing would you advise someone traveling to Portland OR to see/do? I like good beer, loca… --- ## [Which is the most dominant animal 1 on 1?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-most-dominant-animal-1-on-1/695195)
**Author:** [@Pauly01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pauly01)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-most-dominant-animal-1-on-1/695195 "2014-08-12T21:08:56Z")
I seen many videos on youtube where you have lion vs crocodile, tiger vs jaguar and you got other animals such as sharks, alligators, hippos etc. Which animal would be the most dominant animal 1 on 1? And does land vs … --- ## [Best way to create an internal phone system?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-create-an-internal-phone-system/695373)
**Author:** [@brendon\_small](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brendon_small)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-create-an-internal-phone-system/695373 "2014-08-12T20:16:40Z")
So, this may seem like a ridiculous question, but I’ve been asked to do this and am thinking it through - just seeking help and opinions. We would like to set up a phone system between three parts of a building. These n… --- ## [Going to Germany this summer. How much Neo-Naziism will we encounter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-germany-this-summer-how-much-neo-naziism-will-we-encounter/691146)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-germany-this-summer-how-much-neo-naziism-will-we-encounter/691146 "2014-08-12T20:16:06Z")
Sadly, the movement is alive and well all over Germany. Their power is slowly increasing- 2 Neo-Nazis have just been elected to the European Parliament. As we travel throughout the country, how much iconography and in-y… --- ## [Nominate famous folks to be the templates for the new comfortbot models.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nominate-famous-folks-to-be-the-templates-for-the-new-comfortbot-models/694970)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nominate-famous-folks-to-be-the-templates-for-the-new-comfortbot-models/694970 "2014-08-12T19:57:34Z")
Due to the carelessness of a certain Doper (I don’t want to name names, but her screen name has two syllables, “jay” and"rey"), 78% of the Rhymer Enterprises comfortbot inventory has been irreparably damaged due to someb… --- ## [The ex-slacker superhero and the priority of life problem.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ex-slacker-superhero-and-the-priority-of-life-problem/695307)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ex-slacker-superhero-and-the-priority-of-life-problem/695307 "2014-08-12T19:55:10Z")
After saving the world but losing the girl in this thread, Bob X–the erstwhile slacker with the powers of John Byrne’s Superman–decided to get organized about superheroing. That means hiring a support staff: lawyers, inv… --- ## [When did the 'stranger danger' fear begin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-stranger-danger-fear-begin/689165)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-the-stranger-danger-fear-begin/689165 "2014-08-12T17:18:41Z")
Wandering through a bushland reserve today with my kid and grandkids, it occurred to me that when I was a kid it would have been the same trek, but by myself or with a cacophony of other kids…climbing trees, navigating c… --- ## [Talk to me about safety razors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-safety-razors/627104)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-safety-razors/627104 "2014-08-12T14:08:53Z")
A couple of people mentioned in another thread that they saved money by switching from cartridge to safety razors. I did the math, and… wow. So, where to begin? What’s the best model for a woman? The best blade? Do … --- ## [Married Bait and Switch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-bait-and-switch/695005)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/married-bait-and-switch/695005 "2014-08-12T07:44:01Z")
A big complaint of many married men I know is that after they got married their wives let their looks go, gained alot of weight, and began withholding sex. Also a common complaint of many married women I know is before … --- ## [Does wasting food strike you as a sin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-wasting-food-strike-you-as-a-sin/695146)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-wasting-food-strike-you-as-a-sin/695146 "2014-08-12T07:29:10Z")
I did not grow up in deprived famine conditions, but not well off either. But for whatever reason when I see people blithely or intentionally wasting edible food it disgusts me. I’m talking about stuff like someone orde… --- ## [Which of the largest 15 metro areas have you been to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-the-largest-15-metro-areas-have-you-been-to/695200)
**Author:** [@Giles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Giles)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-the-largest-15-metro-areas-have-you-been-to/695200 "2014-08-12T04:22:39Z")
The idea for this poll was prompted by vontsira’s thread What is the largest city in your country, that you have not been to?, but I’m making it worldwide. Taking from the list in Wikipedia’s article List of metropolita… --- ## [Getting a dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-dog/695178)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-a-dog/695178 "2014-08-12T03:51:22Z")
60 years old and thinking about getting a dog for the first time in my life. (I had a dog in the 70s, but it was my girlfriend’s, and it was already acquired and housebroken when I moved in). Here’s our situation: marri… --- ## [Doggy bags for the homeless, opinions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doggy-bags-for-the-homeless-opinions/695233)
**Author:** [@fisha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fisha)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2014, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doggy-bags-for-the-homeless-opinions/695233 "2014-08-12T02:21:03Z")
I travel a bit, and when traveling, go out to eat at restaurants. Restaurants have enormous portions, and although we try to order to minimize food waste, it happens. If I was at home, I’d take it home and it eat the n… --- ## [What would you do if you got stuck in a freezer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-you-got-stuck-in-a-freezer/695180)
**Author:** [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-you-got-stuck-in-a-freezer/695180 "2014-08-11T23:13:20Z")
Let’s say you work at a restaurant. It is close to closing time and you just want to get some ice cream before you go home. You go to the freezer, open the door, leave it open and grab the ice cream. All of a sudden… Doo… --- ## [Child is born of a one night stand - would you tell him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/child-is-born-of-a-one-night-stand-would-you-tell-him/530347)
**Author:** [@Electric\_Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electric_Warrior)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/child-is-born-of-a-one-night-stand-would-you-tell-him/530347 "2014-08-11T21:50:36Z")
I need help with a scenario for a piece of fiction I’m writing (and yes, it’s definitely fiction, god forbid this ever actually happen to me!) My main character, in a moment of weakness, sleeps with a sexy guy from a ro… --- ## [Dog ethics question: When do you call it quits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-ethics-question-when-do-you-call-it-quits/685140)
**Author:** [@bubba\_jr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bubba_jr)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-ethics-question-when-do-you-call-it-quits/685140 "2014-08-11T18:52:21Z")
Back ground… My big dog… Cancer… Almost 18 months ago she was feeling ill, we brought her in to the emergency clinic on a Sunday… They thought it was her spleen… It was a giant tumor that had pulled off of its blood … --- ## [Opinions of inexpensive waterproof cameras](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-of-inexpensive-waterproof-cameras/695206)
**Author:** [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-of-inexpensive-waterproof-cameras/695206 "2014-08-11T17:23:22Z")
I’m thinking about buying an inexpensive waterproof point and shoot camera. My friend has a Nikon CoolPix AW110 and it seems to take pretty great pictures. I’m not much of a scuba diver, so don’t need anything that goes… --- ## [The intricacies of lowering my cable bill..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-intricacies-of-lowering-my-cable-bill/695289)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2014, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-intricacies-of-lowering-my-cable-bill/695289 "2014-08-11T16:48:09Z")
So I’m with Comcast (in one of those areas with not a lot of options I know of) for all three major services. I’m strongly considering doing something to lower specifically my cable TV bill (basic cable, $70/month), sin… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1046) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1048)