# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1130 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1131 --- ## [Trailer Park Stereotypes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trailer-park-stereotypes/683303)
**Author:** [@sandysue44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandysue44)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2014, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trailer-park-stereotypes/683303 "2014-03-12T00:08:47Z")
I unfortunately live in a trailer park in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The stereotype of white trash losers is all too accurate. Yes, there are honest working class people of limited means but many are those who are alco… --- ## [Drag me into the modern computing paradigm...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drag-me-into-the-modern-computing-paradigm/683390)
**Author:** [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drag-me-into-the-modern-computing-paradigm/683390 "2014-03-11T23:57:31Z")
…or does anybody make a simple e-mail client anymore? I’m reasonably savvy on how technology works, but not on its trends and culture. I was perfectly content with an old PC; simple e-mail and browser. Until it died. … --- ## [White Trash - Racist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-trash-racist/683378)
**Author:** [@AnthonyElite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnthonyElite)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-trash-racist/683378 "2014-03-11T21:27:45Z")
Is the term “white trash” racist? A few years ago my knee-jerk answer would have been; no, of course not. Then I tutored several black students and my response changed. One of the students remarked on how humorous it wa… --- ## [Vacationing in coastal North Carolina](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacationing-in-coastal-north-carolina/683438)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vacationing-in-coastal-north-carolina/683438 "2014-03-11T21:24:57Z")
Eyeballing the Beaufort area around Easter weekend. How’s that for a central location in order to explore up and down the coast? Any thoughts on finding a rental for 4-5 days? Is Easter likely to be busy? We could av… --- ## [What is Putin's military and political goal in the Ukraine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-putins-military-and-political-goal-in-the-ukraine/682732)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-putins-military-and-political-goal-in-the-ukraine/682732 "2014-03-11T21:20:56Z")
Does he want to annex the eastern half and split the nation, does he want to conquer the nation and install the old president, what exactly does he want to do there? My understanding is the Crimea region welcomed the Ru… --- ## [coincidence?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coincidence/683274)
**Author:** [@koufax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koufax)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coincidence/683274 "2014-03-11T21:07:45Z")
About 20 years ago, I was trying to write a screenplay from a very famous short story (The Secret life of Walter Mitty). I actually wrote a few scenes and as usual the voices in my head told me it would never sell, or t… --- ## [AAA calls, was I supposed to tip the Tow truck guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-calls-was-i-supposed-to-tip-the-tow-truck-guy/683349)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aaa-calls-was-i-supposed-to-tip-the-tow-truck-guy/683349 "2014-03-11T20:08:56Z")
My week is starting out well. Got 10 feet from my driveway and heard thump, thump, thump. Flat tire. I was dressed for a meeting at work and didn’t want to risk grease/dirt stains on my nice clothes. AAA guy came qui… --- ## [What is your true personal ethos right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-personal-ethos-right-now/683341)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-true-personal-ethos-right-now/683341 "2014-03-11T19:10:11Z")
First, some definitions: So, what is your\*\*\* true\*\*\* personal ethos at this point in your life? In other words, what is the genuine feeling or belief which underlies what you actually do, not what you want to do, try… --- ## [gardeners/landscapers: recommend native grass-like plant for MD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardeners-landscapers-recommend-native-grass-like-plant-for-md/683281)
**Author:** [@booklover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/booklover)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gardeners-landscapers-recommend-native-grass-like-plant-for-md/683281 "2014-03-11T17:58:43Z")
As the title says, we are looking for some type of native grassy or ground-covering plant that will do well in a shaded area. We have a lot of mud right now since the yard gets tons of foot traffic. We’re in Maryland; … --- ## [Whats the biggest case of manipulation you've seen in a relationship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-biggest-case-of-manipulation-youve-seen-in-a-relationship/683379)
**Author:** [@deepboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deepboy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-biggest-case-of-manipulation-youve-seen-in-a-relationship/683379 "2014-03-11T17:39:15Z")
Usually most people never find their dream partner and end up settling, but for others its the closest thing to winning the lottery even if they don’t deserve it. Do you know of relationships where one and/or both parti… --- ## [What should this conservative have said (re:Daily Show Obamacare story)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-this-conservative-have-said-re-daily-show-obamacare-story/683357)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-this-conservative-have-said-re-daily-show-obamacare-story/683357 "2014-03-11T16:53:00Z")
Video here, from last Thursday (March 6th). Aasif Mandvi is doing a story on the Right’s trope that Obamacare will reduce the US health care system from “best in the world” to “3rd world country.” His target is Fox New… --- ## [Social status of accountants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/social-status-of-accountants/682982)
**Author:** [@Mr.Nylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Nylock)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/social-status-of-accountants/682982 "2014-03-11T16:42:32Z")
A little while ago I started going back to school to become an accountant. Before that, I worked in the cycling industry for several years, before that I went to college and received an English degree. I always pursued… --- ## [How many years of your life would you sacrifice to save the life of the person you most love?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-years-of-your-life-would-you-sacrifice-to-save-the-life-of-the-person-you-most-love/683366)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-years-of-your-life-would-you-sacrifice-to-save-the-life-of-the-person-you-most-love/683366 "2014-03-11T15:47:07Z")
Yes, we’re back to the absurd hypotheticals. If you don’t like these, there must be a March Madness thread open someplace. Here’s the sitch: The person you love most in the world has been terribly injured in a car accid… --- ## [Am I mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-mean/683208)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-mean/683208 "2014-03-11T14:53:41Z")
There are two family members who like to criticize me. My idea of living life doesn’t jive with their version of living life. I don’t criticize the choices they make, none of my business and hey, whatever floats their … --- ## [Had enough of back pain and being fat - time to diet and exercise! Advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/had-enough-of-back-pain-and-being-fat-time-to-diet-and-exercise-advice/682213)
**Author:** [@Lars\_Aruns](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lars_Aruns)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/had-enough-of-back-pain-and-being-fat-time-to-diet-and-exercise-advice/682213 "2014-03-11T13:56:59Z")
Before I start, a warning. It’s going to get a bit whiny. So, yeah. I had enough of back pain, enough of being fat, enough of running out of breath, enough of not being taken seriously, because, hey, fat guys are funny! … --- ## [Cancer diet information and myths.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cancer-diet-information-and-myths/671996)
**Author:** [@DaveBfd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaveBfd)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cancer-diet-information-and-myths/671996 "2014-03-11T13:02:49Z")
If anyone has followed my past posts, my father believes some crazy stuff about more or less everything. Right now we’ve reached an impasse. I likely have cancer, and as a result he is started to “force” me to follow a… --- ## [Irritated by people not giving activities their full attention](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irritated-by-people-not-giving-activities-their-full-attention/683142)
**Author:** [@Bozuit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bozuit)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 9:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irritated-by-people-not-giving-activities-their-full-attention/683142 "2014-03-11T09:17:39Z")
I have a friend who often wants to meet for what will normally end up being turn-based games. Recently he has developed a habit of bringing his laptop along and “working” in between his turns. In the same way, if I’m sup… --- ## [Would it be better if the Crimea rejoined Russia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-better-if-the-crimea-rejoined-russia/683010)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-be-better-if-the-crimea-rejoined-russia/683010 "2014-03-11T06:46:10Z")
The Crimea was part of Russia for several centuries. Nikita Khrushchev gave the region to the Ukraine in 1954. A referendum is scheduled March 16 to allow the Crimera to voice their feelings. If they indicate a desire t… --- ## [Do suicide notes actually reassure family members?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-suicide-notes-actually-reassure-family-members/683346)
**Author:** [@john333](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/john333)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-suicide-notes-actually-reassure-family-members/683346 "2014-03-11T04:45:01Z")
I’m rather curious about this one… I had a distant distant family friend? He was around 14 and committed suicide off a bridge and left a suicide note reassuring his mum and sister that it wasn’t their fault and I was to… --- ## [Backache during fasting is common, when I look for the reason all I get is woo about "toxins".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backache-during-fasting-is-common-when-i-look-for-the-reason-all-i-get-is-woo-about-toxins/683328)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backache-during-fasting-is-common-when-i-look-for-the-reason-all-i-get-is-woo-about-toxins/683328 "2014-03-11T03:14:45Z")
I’ve done two day long fasts in the last few months and each time my lower back hurt toward the end of the day I fasted unrelated to activity. The backache vanished when I began eating again. When I googled this all I g… --- ## [Unpaid internships: Should be be outraged or should they suck it up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpaid-internships-should-be-be-outraged-or-should-they-suck-it-up/682786)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unpaid-internships-should-be-be-outraged-or-should-they-suck-it-up/682786 "2014-03-11T02:48:24Z")
Unpaid internships foment backlash: Jobs few, grads flock to unpaid internships: Bolding mine. Now for my humble opinions and concerns: I can’t see how this isn’t exploitation. Yes, people sign up voluntarily, b… --- ## [What should I do? (Roommate question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-roommate-question/683163)
**Author:** [@incidental](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/incidental)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-roommate-question/683163 "2014-03-11T02:14:49Z")
Hi guys, Question for the board - I split a house with my roommate and we typically just divide everything down the middle. We have a joint checking account that is set up to auto-pay all our bills once a month. It’s wo… --- ## [How often do you walk out of a business beause of the service?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-walk-out-of-a-business-beause-of-the-service/681326)
**Author:** [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-walk-out-of-a-business-beause-of-the-service/681326 "2014-03-11T01:39:49Z")
Not because you can’t find the product you’re looking for, I mean. The “Rights” zombie thread got me thinking about this. I’m starting to think there’s been an almost “tectonic” shift in the customer\<-\>business relatio… --- ## [Broke 2 toes Tuesday. What can I do between now and April 11th to be in shape to walk all day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broke-2-toes-tuesday-what-can-i-do-between-now-and-april-11th-to-be-in-shape-to-walk-all-day/683288)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broke-2-toes-tuesday-what-can-i-do-between-now-and-april-11th-to-be-in-shape-to-walk-all-day/683288 "2014-03-11T01:31:20Z")
A heavy box fell 8’ onto my bare foot Tuesday night, and two of my toes are very likely broken (the middle one and the between it and the little toe) given the dark blue-purple bruising and inflammation. I’ve had a broke… --- ## [Medication Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medication-question/683333)
**Author:** [@Oddball\_92](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oddball_92)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2014, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medication-question/683333 "2014-03-11T00:37:40Z")
I have a friend who is on various meds for blood pressure, cholesterol, acid reflux, etc. He is in somewhat of a financial bind right now so he decided to take his meds every other day in order to make them last longer. … --- ## [Webcam not working right](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/webcam-not-working-right/683295)
**Author:** [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/webcam-not-working-right/683295 "2014-03-10T21:54:10Z")
I have an asus laptop and the webcam is only showing black. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled the camera, the virtual camera programs and lifeframe. Still absolutely nothing…any ideas? --- ## [Be Honest. \[Dealing with races other than your own in customer service\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-honest-dealing-with-races-other-than-your-own-in-customer-service/683027)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/be-honest-dealing-with-races-other-than-your-own-in-customer-service/683027 "2014-03-10T21:10:30Z")
If you’ve ever waited tables upon an ethnicity not your own, or given any kind of retail service…do you find yourself trying to do an extra good job so you wouldn’t be perceived as racist? --- ## [How do you learn to let things go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-learn-to-let-things-go/683267)
**Author:** [@atlantic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/atlantic)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-learn-to-let-things-go/683267 "2014-03-10T21:05:25Z")
FLASHBACK: Both of my parents died in November. Over a year ago, they deeded their property over to me. It was my inheritance. They bought my only sibling, a brother, his property and home years ago - that was his inheri… --- ## [Any eye doctors in the house (questions)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-eye-doctors-in-the-house-questions/683307)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-eye-doctors-in-the-house-questions/683307 "2014-03-10T20:36:01Z")
I don’t recall reading any posts from someone who is an eye doctor, but I’m hoping someone can speak to this problem. If it’s even a problem. I had cataract surgery on both eyes. End result is 20/25 in both eyes becau… --- ## [Why creative people are going crazy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-creative-people-are-going-crazy/683143)
**Author:** [@Yumm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yumm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2014, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-creative-people-are-going-crazy/683143 "2014-03-10T20:20:34Z")
Hi guys. Its my second post. Well, as I wrote before… (Cant cope with my retarded Asian appearance.? - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board) I want to find another solution in terms of my crazy looking /… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1129) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1131)