# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1153 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1154 --- ## [Are you an expert at anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-an-expert-at-anything/678415)
**Author:** [@Joe\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joe_King)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-an-expert-at-anything/678415 "2014-01-30T12:40:18Z")
I keep hearing people referred to as an expert at whatever. Others call themselves expert. Who decides? What are you good at? No sexual braggery, please. --- ## [I was thinking of trying Isagenix®](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-thinking-of-trying-isagenix/679820)
**Author:** [@anyrose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anyrose)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 7:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-was-thinking-of-trying-isagenix/679820 "2014-01-30T07:48:02Z")
Has anyone tried it for either weight loss or general detoxing? Pros and Cons please. Thanks in advance. p.s. Mods, if this belongs in a different forum, please forgive me and please place it correctly. :wink: --- ## [A number of male models in GQ come across as having a gay look - Why is that the chosen look?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-number-of-male-models-in-gq-come-across-as-having-a-gay-look-why-is-that-the-chosen-look/679555)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-number-of-male-models-in-gq-come-across-as-having-a-gay-look-why-is-that-the-chosen-look/679555 "2014-01-30T05:08:57Z")
In paging through GQ it’s my impression a lot of the male models, especially the younger ones, seem to have a very gay sensibility to their look. Even the ones trying to look “tough” or serious look like gay hustlers. I… --- ## [A question for strict vegans...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-strict-vegans/680016)
**Author:** [@Rick\_Kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick_Kitchen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-strict-vegans/680016 "2014-01-30T04:39:23Z")
On an episode of “Chopped” tonight, they were including vegetarian only ingredients. One of the chefs was a strict vegan. But in the dessert round, one of the ingredients was honey. The vegan chef almost refused to us… --- ## [No really! Files: Obesity begins early.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-really-files-obesity-begins-early/680101)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-really-files-obesity-begins-early/680101 "2014-01-30T03:44:46Z")
“Surprising”? Really New York Times? No, expected and previously established. Fat kids become fat teens become fat adults by and large (so to speak). Not sure if this is the right forum because really I am just rantin… --- ## [Do all banks take forever to process transactions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-banks-take-forever-to-process-transactions/679899)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-all-banks-take-forever-to-process-transactions/679899 "2014-01-30T01:48:00Z")
If I make a purchase with my debit card on Friday, it takes two business days to show up on my online statement (i.e. it shows up on Tuesday). On any other day, it takes one business day. I’m not even really sure why it… --- ## [Oppositional defiant disorder in adults?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oppositional-defiant-disorder-in-adults/679507)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2014, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oppositional-defiant-disorder-in-adults/679507 "2014-01-30T01:06:16Z")
I have a cousin who I think (and have long thought) may have oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), or perhaps any one of a variety of similar disorders. His behavior seems to agree with the Wikipedia description. EXCEPT… --- ## [How to make money from a dancing frog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-money-from-a-dancing-frog/679969)
**Author:** [@Buck\_Godot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Buck_Godot)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-make-money-from-a-dancing-frog/679969 "2014-01-29T22:13:10Z")
OK, so you found a real live dancing frog in an old abandoned time capsule, and this one is legit. He will pull out a hat and cane and sing “Hello my baby” on command to any and all. Dollar signs light up in your eyes … --- ## [Describe a (stage) illusion you'd like to see](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-a-stage-illusion-youd-like-to-see/679815)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-a-stage-illusion-youd-like-to-see/679815 "2014-01-29T20:47:18Z")
What’s a trick that seems doable (ie, not clearly violating the laws of physics) that you’d love to see a magician perform? I think this would be great: magician walks on stage carrying an 8-foot length of light plastic… --- ## [It's a man's world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-mans-world/679848)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-a-mans-world/679848 "2014-01-29T18:42:42Z")
For some unknown reason all human females die out over a short period of time(say, two years), and we can’t bring them back. Do we perfect cloning before dying out? How will society change? Will certain religious gro… --- ## [results of a drone in north korea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/results-of-a-drone-in-north-korea/680006)
**Author:** [@Artemis\_Tardis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artemis_Tardis)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/results-of-a-drone-in-north-korea/680006 "2014-01-29T18:12:39Z")
I was wondering what would happen if I made a shenanigan of sending a remote controlled drone to fly over north korea, comming from the middle of the ocean. No guns, nothing really harmful - just drop money or pamphlets … --- ## [Good autism support boards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-autism-support-boards/575955)
**Author:** [@Anonymous\_Coward](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anonymous_Coward)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2011, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-autism-support-boards/575955 "2011-03-29T19:38:50Z")
My son was just diagnosed with high functioning autism. I know that the online autism world is full of woo-woo cures and causes and I want to avoid wasting my time on these places. I want to read and share thoughts wit… --- ## [I need a FREE survey site with UNLIMITED questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-free-survey-site-with-unlimited-questions/679964)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-free-survey-site-with-unlimited-questions/679964 "2014-01-29T16:14:04Z")
I’m trying to post my survey (for my project) on Survey Monkey. It will only allow 10 free questions. Mine is about double that. I don’t have a credit card, so I need a site where I can create a scientifically valid surv… --- ## [Is there something I shouldn't miss in Phoenix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-something-i-shouldnt-miss-in-phoenix/679872)
**Author:** [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-something-i-shouldnt-miss-in-phoenix/679872 "2014-01-29T14:50:34Z")
My middle son and his wife recently moved to Phoenix and I’m going to go visit them in a little over a week. We’re looking online for stuff to do while I’m out there. Geeky stuff is good. I think we already found a bo… --- ## [When to keep and when to scrap a car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-keep-and-when-to-scrap-a-car/679425)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-keep-and-when-to-scrap-a-car/679425 "2014-01-29T14:37:00Z")
My 10 year old Hyundai Santa Fe was running along just fine at 100,000 miles when the timing belt shredded. The engine is apparently a complete loss. I’ve already spent $800 to an overpriced mechanic to be told this. T… --- ## [How does one choose a mattress?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-choose-a-mattress/679795)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-choose-a-mattress/679795 "2014-01-29T06:23:57Z")
My wife thinks our bed is a torture device. We thought we had found a decent mattress, but after a month, she decided that it’s hurting her back. I don’t find it all the comfortable, either, but I’m not waking up in pai… --- ## [Have you ever saved anyone's life under any circumstances?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-saved-anyones-life-under-any-circumstances/301602)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-saved-anyones-life-under-any-circumstances/301602 "2014-01-29T05:56:17Z")
I haven’t…but I’d really love to hear of any stories of heros and heroines. In any situation, have you ever saved anyone’s life in any way? Directly or indirectly? --- ## [What moral system appeals to you most?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-moral-system-appeals-to-you-most/679518)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-moral-system-appeals-to-you-most/679518 "2014-01-29T05:00:02Z")
What is your personal moral system? You may have a religious system of morality, whose principles seem absolute and unchangeable because they derive from divine commands. You may hold a secular moral view, whose laws cou… --- ## [Are you going to see Penn and Teller? (box on stage)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-going-to-see-penn-and-teller-box-on-stage/679873)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-going-to-see-penn-and-teller-box-on-stage/679873 "2014-01-29T02:17:07Z")
I saw Penn and Teller last week which was the highlight of my Vegas trip. Darn, I forgot to bring my autographed James Randi business card, but I got them to sign a playing card and a copy of the ‘bill of rights’. Anyw… --- ## [Women who like men with facial hair, did your father have facial hair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-who-like-men-with-facial-hair-did-your-father-have-facial-hair/679892)
**Author:** [@Shadowfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shadowfyre)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-who-like-men-with-facial-hair-did-your-father-have-facial-hair/679892 "2014-01-29T01:13:44Z")
I searched the SD for this thinking that this had been asked before. I couldn’t find anything. My wife hates me having any type of facial hair, even that cool, two-day stubble that Don Johnson made famous a few decades … --- ## [What do you sleep on? A survey.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-sleep-on-a-survey/679919)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-sleep-on-a-survey/679919 "2014-01-29T00:06:40Z")
As a spin-off of this thread, I’d like to get some idea about what people are sleeping on, and how much they like it. So, please respond with: Sleep surface type (Mattress, futon, waterbed, etc.) Make and model (if yo… --- ## [What would you do? (Young kid alone)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-young-kid-alone/679880)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-young-kid-alone/679880 "2014-01-28T16:10:07Z")
I live in a very middle class neighborhood in a relatively small town. 2000 sq ft houses on 0.2 acre lots, fences to keep the deer out, decent lawns, etc. Lots of mini-vans around, streets with speed limit of 25mph, etc.… --- ## [Is There Anyone to Replace Christopher Hitchens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anyone-to-replace-christopher-hitchens/627868)
**Author:** [@NojNoj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NojNoj)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anyone-to-replace-christopher-hitchens/627868 "2014-01-28T15:31:10Z")
Even if I didn’t always agree with him, I always used to enjoy reading Hitchens’ columns because they were well-reasoned, grounded in reality (rather than cliched ideas), and generally took a centrist position I find app… --- ## [C or C++ library for inter-process communication in Windows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/c-or-c-library-for-inter-process-communication-in-windows/679904)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/c-or-c-library-for-inter-process-communication-in-windows/679904 "2014-01-28T13:21:17Z")
So I’m doing development work on Windows, and I’d like to do some communication between two processes running on the same machine (but not in the same user session, potentially). Seems to me there are about 4 different w… --- ## [Did Norse dwarves influence anti-Semitic stereotypes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-norse-dwarves-influence-anti-semitic-stereotypes/677856)
**Author:** [@Brynhildr\_Budladottir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynhildr_Budladottir)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 8:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-norse-dwarves-influence-anti-semitic-stereotypes/677856 "2014-01-28T08:59:11Z")
I have a side project which is a saga (and Dickens and Tolkien) influenced fantasy novel set in a country loosely based on Iceland and Norway in the Middle Ages with some 19th century elements ie. industrialisation. The … --- ## [What is the Universe like, as you see it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-universe-like-as-you-see-it/679930)
**Author:** [@PlaceboTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PlaceboTarget)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-universe-like-as-you-see-it/679930 "2014-01-28T07:17:47Z")
“Reality leaves a lot to imagination.” Or does it? Please vote in this poll to see what SDMB users think the Universe is like. The poll allows multiple choice. Comments on choices are more than welcome. … NOTA BENE … --- ## [What would be the best kind of leg holster for this Nerf gun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-kind-of-leg-holster-for-this-nerf-gun/679920)
**Author:** [@Faelyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Faelyn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-kind-of-leg-holster-for-this-nerf-gun/679920 "2014-01-28T06:22:20Z")
I’m putting together a costume and I need to find a leg holster that fits the Nerf Scout ix-3 I’m modding to fit the costume. I’m going as River Song from Doctor Who and I need something comparable to her leg holster. D… --- ## [What are the worst-rated items on Amazon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-worst-rated-items-on-amazon/679748)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-worst-rated-items-on-amazon/679748 "2014-01-28T03:52:31Z")
The customer reviews for Quietus Tinnitus Relief Ringing System are really bad: 33/36 customers rate it with one star. Not even sure why Amazon continues to carry it. But I would assume other products have even worst ra… --- ## [Non-US Dopers: What Do You Wish You'd Been Warned About Before You Came Here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-us-dopers-what-do-you-wish-youd-been-warned-about-before-you-came-here/679302)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-us-dopers-what-do-you-wish-youd-been-warned-about-before-you-came-here/679302 "2014-01-28T03:44:05Z")
Here is an interesting article (loosely translated from Russian) that warns Russian travelers of some pitfalls to avoid when visiting the US: 4 Russian Travel Tips for Visiting America | Mental Floss I’m curious: as a n… --- ## [What are these symbols in the lower left section of this persons rear window glass?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-symbols-in-the-lower-left-section-of-this-persons-rear-window-glass/679709)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-symbols-in-the-lower-left-section-of-this-persons-rear-window-glass/679709 "2014-01-28T02:24:41Z")
Window here Pregnant women… or what? I’m not familiar with that symbol. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1152) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1154)