# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1098 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1099 --- ## [Non-Canadian Dopers: What do you see as ridiculous Canadian propaganda?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-canadian-dopers-what-do-you-see-as-ridiculous-canadian-propaganda/687947)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-canadian-dopers-what-do-you-see-as-ridiculous-canadian-propaganda/687947 "2014-05-11T11:11:19Z")
Of the messages our government likes to sell us, which ones stand out to you as obvious propaganda pieces? Not a parody thread per se, but a copy cat thread. --- ## [Have you ever used a vibrator to masturbate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-used-a-vibrator-to-masturbate/687855)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 10:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-used-a-vibrator-to-masturbate/687855 "2014-05-11T10:45:26Z")
Thread title says it all. --- ## [Who are more collectivist - left or right wingers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-more-collectivist-left-or-right-wingers/687800)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-more-collectivist-left-or-right-wingers/687800 "2014-05-11T09:49:04Z")
I think it’s hard to say. I think right wingers tend to be more in favor of hurting individuals to protect ‘society’ - like the death penalty for example, but then again left wingers tend to be really into political corr… --- ## [What do you miss most about where you were born and raised that you wish you still had?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-miss-most-about-where-you-were-born-and-raised-that-you-wish-you-still-had/687882)
**Author:** [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 8:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-miss-most-about-where-you-were-born-and-raised-that-you-wish-you-still-had/687882 "2014-05-11T08:03:32Z")
What do you miss most about where you were born and raised that you wish you still had? (assuming you no longer live where you were born and raised) Me: Born and raised in South Jersey Beside the obvious Italian hoag… --- ## [Are her doctors trying to cripple my wife?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-her-doctors-trying-to-cripple-my-wife/688027)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-her-doctors-trying-to-cripple-my-wife/688027 "2014-05-11T04:25:41Z")
Not consciously, of course, but that seems to be the result of their treatment. In late March she was admitted for uncontrolled diabetes, which gave her kidney failure and a raging foot infection. They put her on insul… --- ## [Please Help Me Understand This Writing Assignment I've Been Given](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-understand-this-writing-assignment-ive-been-given/688009)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-understand-this-writing-assignment-ive-been-given/688009 "2014-05-11T02:55:48Z")
Long story short: I submitted a couple of pieces I’ve published to a larger, more visible publisher that is also, you know, actively looking for new writers. They reviewed my work; had me take a standard test to make sur… --- ## [Questions for glasses people.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-glasses-people/687829)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2014, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-for-glasses-people/687829 "2014-05-11T00:58:44Z")
People who wear glasses, or are opticians, thoughts requested. I’ve worn contacts about every day for 25 years. About 8 years ago I finally got some glasses. I only wear them for 30 minutes of TV before bed, I try to we… --- ## [Why is validating someone's feelings so hard to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-validating-someones-feelings-so-hard-to-do/687650)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-validating-someones-feelings-so-hard-to-do/687650 "2014-05-10T19:36:52Z")
The internet is teeming with people dealing with heavy emotions, looking for a place to unload. Perhaps they are looking for a shoulder to cry on. Perhaps they are looking for general or specific advice. But ultimatel… --- ## [Drunken adventures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunken-adventures/688028)
**Author:** [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunken-adventures/688028 "2014-05-10T15:17:46Z")
Drinking is fun (until your body gets rid of the booze). You do stupid things. Tell us what you did while drunk! I once was with a few friends: A fat one, a blind one and an underweight tall guy… and me. We went out for… --- ## [Brower Change Detected pop up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brower-change-detected-pop-up/688092)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brower-change-detected-pop-up/688092 "2014-05-10T10:21:49Z")
Yow! A pop up opens – even when I’m not using a browser! – with a picture of a padlock and the message “Your browser settings have changed.” I click to close it. It closes…and then pops right up again! It won’t go aw… --- ## [How to Avoid Jet Lag](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-avoid-jet-lag/687814)
**Author:** [@MrsBear99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrsBear99)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-avoid-jet-lag/687814 "2014-05-10T06:01:32Z")
Has anyone managed to successfully avoid jet lag? At the end of June I am headed to Hawaii to dog sit for a friend while they vacation on the mainland. Hawaii is in a time zone 6 hours behind mine. The last time I tra… --- ## [My experience ordering online glasses from Zenni and Eyebuydirect](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-experience-ordering-online-glasses-from-zenni-and-eyebuydirect/658100)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2013, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-experience-ordering-online-glasses-from-zenni-and-eyebuydirect/658100 "2013-10-29T02:28:10Z")
I first heard about these two companies here on the dope. As I needed new glasses and didn’t want to shell out $ 400.00 a pair as I had for my last ones. One of the dopers in the other online glasses threads told me to k… --- ## [Statuary Hall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statuary-hall/688014)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statuary-hall/688014 "2014-05-10T02:35:50Z")
Statuary Hall is a large room in the US Capitol Building, in which each state gets to put in two statues of people from that state to honor and represent said state. They can change them at any time. I had no idea who … --- ## [Without checking any reference source: define and give the significance of the word "blitzkrieg."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-checking-any-reference-source-define-and-give-the-significance-of-the-word-blitzkrieg/686798)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2014, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-checking-any-reference-source-define-and-give-the-significance-of-the-word-blitzkrieg/686798 "2014-05-10T00:44:17Z")
Why? Because I just read a memo using the term in a context that leads me to suspect that the memo’s author believes the Second World War was fought between the armies of Mordor and Persia. I would have thought that ever… --- ## [I think I was phished, how worried should I be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-was-phished-how-worried-should-i-be/688006)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-was-phished-how-worried-should-i-be/688006 "2014-05-09T23:19:12Z")
Yesterday I had a phone call at work, from a number I didn’t recognize. I picked it up, said my usual greeting, followed by: Woman on phone: Hello, (my first name) this is mumble mumble with an accent… Me: (thinking I’… --- ## [What would the news be like if it only focused on what you thought was newsworthy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-news-be-like-if-it-only-focused-on-what-you-thought-was-newsworthy/687942)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-news-be-like-if-it-only-focused-on-what-you-thought-was-newsworthy/687942 "2014-05-09T22:10:32Z")
Inspired by comments across the Internet about the state of American media. “How can anyone be wasting time with celebrity gossip while Ukraine is burning?” “So 300 people in a plane disappeared! So what? An entire c… --- ## [Would you guys use a website/ app designed to find healthy local foods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-guys-use-a-website-app-designed-to-find-healthy-local-foods/688036)
**Author:** [@crono35](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crono35)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-guys-use-a-website-app-designed-to-find-healthy-local-foods/688036 "2014-05-09T22:06:11Z")
I’m debating starting a website where people can find healthy local foods, to make eating out a bit easier. It’ll basically allow you to search for local foods by distance and caloric breakdown (total calories, carbohydr… --- ## [Refusing Service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refusing-service/687898)
**Author:** [@Zyanthia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyanthia)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refusing-service/687898 "2014-05-09T19:56:23Z")
I just cancelled my private trash pick up at my old house. They said their policy is charge for a whole month at a time, so I could not cancel until the end of the month. I told them my policy is to not pay companies w… --- ## [Share interesting apps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-interesting-apps/688071)
**Author:** [@Calatin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calatin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-interesting-apps/688071 "2014-05-09T18:59:15Z")
Not sure if this is more suited to Cafe Society or IMHO… I was at brunch last Sunday and as my friends are apt to do, over the course of the afternoon, people began playing with their phones. One of my friends showed us… --- ## [Ex Girlfriend situation. Gimme some advise here! I really need help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ex-girlfriend-situation-gimme-some-advise-here-i-really-need-help/687963)
**Author:** [@randomguest101](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/randomguest101)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ex-girlfriend-situation-gimme-some-advise-here-i-really-need-help/687963 "2014-05-09T16:48:41Z")
My ex girlfriend broke up with me a couple of days ago. We really liked each other but I made a bad mistake and hurt her pretty bad. What i did was tell her that i loved her because it is how i feel, but then i eventuall… --- ## [Ever had pancreatitis? What does it feel like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-pancreatitis-what-does-it-feel-like/687600)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-pancreatitis-what-does-it-feel-like/687600 "2014-05-09T15:26:19Z")
I ask because I had a bout of godawful abdominal pain last August after taking codeine for pain after skin cancer surgery. I had to take a midnight ambulance ride to the ER, where two hypos of morphine barely made a den… --- ## [Is there a toy/mechanism like this? (magnetic chain)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-toy-mechanism-like-this-magnetic-chain/688052)
**Author:** [@AaronX](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AaronX)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-toy-mechanism-like-this-magnetic-chain/688052 "2014-05-09T14:35:00Z")
I have in mind a metallic chain, something like a watch strap. The links are shaped to obstruct motion, so that the chain cannot flex towards one direction, and maybe 45° per link in the other direction. Each link has a … --- ## [I can't sleep](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-sleep/687958)
**Author:** [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-sleep/687958 "2014-05-09T11:11:14Z")
This has been getting worse for a couple of weeks now. I’ve been feeling sort of a generalized anxiety - a slight panicky feeling that crops up for no real reason. At first, I assumed it’s because of stress. Like most… --- ## [Viagra Commercial Guys \*Don’t\* Know How to Get Things Done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viagra-commercial-guys-don-t-know-how-to-get-things-done/686710)
**Author:** [@UncleFred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UncleFred)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/viagra-commercial-guys-don-t-know-how-to-get-things-done/686710 "2014-05-09T08:12:14Z")
The Viagra TV commercials talk about guys being of the age to ‘know how to get things done’. When I look at the commercials the evidence seems otherwise; There’s a guy driving through desert and his car overheats. He co… --- ## [problem with babyish habits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-babyish-habits/687885)
**Author:** [@redranger745](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/redranger745)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-babyish-habits/687885 "2014-05-09T07:58:40Z")
I am 22 and I have a skeleton that is just plain well to me I don’t see anything wrong with it except I’m a boy now the thing is I suck a pacifier a baby pacifier when ever I’m upset or sleepy or bored or just feeling de… --- ## [CA Geography: Camp Roberts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ca-geography-camp-roberts/687932)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2014, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ca-geography-camp-roberts/687932 "2014-05-09T05:23:08Z")
I have to find a hotel near Camp Roberts in CA. What town is Camp Roberts closest to? Later the same week, I have to be in Presidio of Monterey. Is there a town (with chain hotels, I should say) convenient to both pla… --- ## [Help me plan my next road trip. Georgia to Alaska!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-my-next-road-trip-georgia-to-alaska/664089)
**Author:** [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-my-next-road-trip-georgia-to-alaska/664089 "2014-05-08T23:24:55Z")
You guys are always good at recommending places to see and things to do. I will be driving from Georgia to Alaska next Spring and I need ideas and suggestions for places to stop along the way. I have a tentative route se… --- ## [Accounting Class](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accounting-class/687981)
**Author:** [@Living\_Well\_Is\_Best\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Living_Well_Is_Best_Revenge)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accounting-class/687981 "2014-05-08T20:55:45Z")
I am taking a master’s level accounting class and unfortunately have no real accounting experience. At my job I have to deal with budgets and occasionally look at balance sheets. That is the extent of my knowledge. As y… --- ## [Do I have a case? (fighting City Hall...)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-a-case-fighting-city-hall/687867)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-a-case-fighting-city-hall/687867 "2014-05-08T20:17:45Z")
Public Works, actually. Online services charge for answers, so I thought I’d try here first. On Apr. 10, I had a massive flood of contaminated water in one bathroom, mud backing up in the tub. Called plumbers. They w… --- ## [Why do men think creepiness is based on physical attractiveness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-men-think-creepiness-is-based-on-physical-attractiveness/687285)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2014, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-men-think-creepiness-is-based-on-physical-attractiveness/687285 "2014-05-08T19:44:59Z")
In many threads regarding unwanted attention (generally in the form of guys hitting on women) the topic of physical attraction comes up. More specifically, this mistaken belief that women only find “ugly” guys’ behavior … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1097) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1099)