# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1181 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1182 --- ## [What Myers-Briggs typs are you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-myers-briggs-typs-are-you/574433)
**Author:** [@Uzi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uzi)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-myers-briggs-typs-are-you/574433 "2013-12-08T03:26:08Z")
Based upon a thread from a few years ago, I thought I’d put this into a poll format so people could see the results at a glance. It has been something I’ve been thinking about for a while and it might explain why people … --- ## [How much food does it to get massively obese?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-food-does-it-to-get-massively-obese/675583)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2013, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-food-does-it-to-get-massively-obese/675583 "2013-12-08T02:43:08Z")
TLC had a show on this 1100 lb lady. She confessed to killing her sister’s kid by rolling on them. Ever wonder how much food it must require to get that huge? Are they basically eating non-stop every waking moment? She w… --- ## [My neighbor threw tuna fish in my recycling can](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-neighbor-threw-tuna-fish-in-my-recycling-can/675567)
**Author:** [@mayaonfiya222](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mayaonfiya222)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-neighbor-threw-tuna-fish-in-my-recycling-can/675567 "2013-12-07T22:01:26Z")
I recently moved to San Diego from New York. In my neighborhood, unlike in New York City apartments, each individual person has their own recycling/trash container to deal with. This is an example http://www.recycleaway… --- ## [Your dog gets attacked by another dog at a dog park. What are your legal remedies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-dog-gets-attacked-by-another-dog-at-a-dog-park-what-are-your-legal-remedies/675717)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-dog-gets-attacked-by-another-dog-at-a-dog-park-what-are-your-legal-remedies/675717 "2013-12-07T18:39:07Z")
Per this postingwhat are the legal responsibilities of the owner of a dog that attacks your dog at a dog park? Reaching out to the community for my friend and his dog. #Justice4Perry --- ## [Help me recall this chemistry demonstration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-recall-this-chemistry-demonstration/675669)
**Author:** [@Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patty_O_Furniture)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-recall-this-chemistry-demonstration/675669 "2013-12-07T16:29:54Z")
Calling all chemical-science-type people, I remember watching a demo in 8th grade chemistry wherein the teacher poured some liquid into a beaker that was about a quarter full of ordinary white sugar. Within seconds, an… --- ## [Are there cheaper alternatives to San Francisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-cheaper-alternatives-to-san-francisco/674585)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-cheaper-alternatives-to-san-francisco/674585 "2013-12-07T15:55:19Z")
I don’t mean living on the outskirts of the bay area, I mean what SF supposedly stands for from the outside looking in like an educated professional class, hippies/liberals, a culture of empathy and self actualization, t… --- ## [System Builders: Any experience with HTPC cases?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/system-builders-any-experience-with-htpc-cases/675689)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/system-builders-any-experience-with-htpc-cases/675689 "2013-12-07T15:15:38Z")
I learned long ago (I think it was building a 486 box) that full-sized, well-built cases are a dream to work with. But I’m about to reorganize the den to make it more child-friendly, which means moving one of the PCs up … --- ## [My first experience with HE Top Loader Washers. Any tips to get stuff clean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-experience-with-he-top-loader-washers-any-tips-to-get-stuff-clean/675652)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-first-experience-with-he-top-loader-washers-any-tips-to-get-stuff-clean/675652 "2013-12-07T14:51:09Z")
I’ve had misgivings about buying a HE washer. Consumer Reports only gave the best model a 79 rating on cleaning. There’s very mixed reviews too. Even that top rated model had comments about it constantly breaking. Other… --- ## [Has anyone been to an adult fat camp?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-been-to-an-adult-fat-camp/675586)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-been-to-an-adult-fat-camp/675586 "2013-12-07T01:57:55Z")
Like Shane, Canyon Ranch, Structure House, etc.? Recently, a friend and I started talking about the idea of going to fat camp for a week. I’d love to go for longer – a month would be ideal – but the cost, time off from … --- ## [How should I best treat a very dry nose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-i-best-treat-a-very-dry-nose/602409)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2013, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-i-best-treat-a-very-dry-nose/602409 "2013-12-07T01:32:34Z")
For the last few weeks my nose has been very dry on the inside, and it sometimes cracks and when I blow my nose, there is blood. It also hurts because of the cracking. I know they make saline stuff you can spray in your… --- ## [Is it legal to boobytrap your own property?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-legal-to-boobytrap-your-own-property/675425)
**Author:** [@Joe\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joe_King)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-legal-to-boobytrap-your-own-property/675425 "2013-12-06T23:37:42Z")
I am watching a prepper show and the guy who owns the land buried boxes with swivel tops and three inch spikes on the bottom to pierce the foot. Seems possibly irresponsible. --- ## [Magic Sobriety Drug: Legal Defense for Drunk Driving?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-sobriety-drug-legal-defense-for-drunk-driving/647104)
**Author:** [@Superhal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superhal)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-sobriety-drug-legal-defense-for-drunk-driving/647104 "2013-12-06T22:02:05Z")
Here’s the conditions: There’s a magic sobriety drug that cancels out all effects of alcohol. On going to a party, the person reaches blood alcohol level of 2X whatever the legal definition of “drunk driving” is in you… --- ## [Thoughts on my idea for a tattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-my-idea-for-a-tattoo/675435)
**Author:** [@leftfield6](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leftfield6)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-my-idea-for-a-tattoo/675435 "2013-12-06T21:02:07Z")
I’m not looking for advice on WHETHER OR NOT to get a tattoo, but rather looking for feedback on my idea for the design. I ride motorcycles, and want a tattoo to “compliment” that part of my personality. BUT I’m not a … --- ## [Driving while distracted, what about driving while human](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-while-distracted-what-about-driving-while-human/675528)
**Author:** [@kanicbird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kanicbird)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-while-distracted-what-about-driving-while-human/675528 "2013-12-06T20:29:57Z")
Now that technology has progressed that computer control is safer then human control of a vehicle, why are you still driving manually? Why have you risked others because you felt you can drive safely - though study afte… --- ## [So what was it about 50s-60s bras that gave that pointy boob look, and why isn't that done today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-was-it-about-50s-60s-bras-that-gave-that-pointy-boob-look-and-why-isnt-that-done-today/675617)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-was-it-about-50s-60s-bras-that-gave-that-pointy-boob-look-and-why-isnt-that-done-today/675617 "2013-12-06T19:08:08Z")
If you look at TV shows from the 50s and 60s, lots of pointy, stickin’-out hooters. I think it’s kindof a cool look. How did they structure the bras to make them look like that? And why isn’t that still done? It would se… --- ## [Amazon Drones: Dumbest Idea Ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-drones-dumbest-idea-ever/675265)
**Author:** [@TonySinclair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TonySinclair)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-drones-dumbest-idea-ever/675265 "2013-12-06T17:43:03Z")
I’m watching 60 Minutes as I type this (I’m in the PST zone), and their first segment was about Amazon’s great idea to deliver packages by drones — little helicopter looking things that will carry packages of five pounds… --- ## [Wanted: Good website for travel weather](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanted-good-website-for-travel-weather/675679)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wanted-good-website-for-travel-weather/675679 "2013-12-06T17:25:54Z")
I haven’t found a site or page I’m really happy with. They all have tons of info and options but no page that really focuses on road conditions. Does anyone have a recommendation? I’m driving from Chicago to Memphis o… --- ## [Ideas for a holiday party for a very small office?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-a-holiday-party-for-a-very-small-office/675547)
**Author:** [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-a-holiday-party-for-a-very-small-office/675547 "2013-12-06T16:54:43Z")
It will likely be 7 people, give or take 2. In the past we’ve gone to a semi-fancy restaurant, maybe a different one for dessert, then a show at the local comedy club. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the past few years parties, … --- ## [What would you do if your daughter did porn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-your-daughter-did-porn/675132)
**Author:** [@Qwertol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qwertol)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-your-daughter-did-porn/675132 "2013-12-06T15:32:58Z")
Or, I have a better one. What would you do if your daughter did \[!!!NSFW!!!\] \[!!!NSFW!!!\]? --- ## [Question for those of you who went to a high school without football](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-those-of-you-who-went-to-a-high-school-without-football/675402)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-those-of-you-who-went-to-a-high-school-without-football/675402 "2013-12-06T15:18:03Z")
My question is, if you went to a high school that did not play interscholastic football: how, if at all, did they do “homecoming”? I suppose it’s easy enough to choose another sport, or even just have the homecoming que… --- ## [Tokyo Dopers: Your knowledge is humbly requested](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tokyo-dopers-your-knowledge-is-humbly-requested/675660)
**Author:** [@Alba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alba)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tokyo-dopers-your-knowledge-is-humbly-requested/675660 "2013-12-06T15:01:49Z")
This January I am travelling to Japan (for the first time!). I will have a layover on Haneda from 16.00 to 01.30. Is this enough time to go to Tokyo and grab some food or see some stuff? Or is this in your opinion too sh… --- ## [1980s Ford AOD Transmission Overdrive Slips (TV Cable Issue)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1980s-ford-aod-transmission-overdrive-slips-tv-cable-issue/675655)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1980s-ford-aod-transmission-overdrive-slips-tv-cable-issue/675655 "2013-12-06T14:24:11Z")
I have a 1988 LTD Crown Victoria with a Ford AOD transmission. The transmission slips in overdrive. This was probably due to a TV (throttle valve) cable problem–the plastic grommet holding it to the throttle broke. This … --- ## [Eyeballs on Stalks or Prehensile Tail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeballs-on-stalks-or-prehensile-tail/675431)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 9:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyeballs-on-stalks-or-prehensile-tail/675431 "2013-12-06T09:02:34Z")
We’re having a sale at the BodyMods Shoppe - big savings on two of our most popular body mods, eyeballs on stalks or a prehensile tail. You can only have one, though, for reasons that make perfect sense. Which do you cho… --- ## [US warplanes defy Chinese air defence rules with B-52 flyover of disputed area](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-warplanes-defy-chinese-air-defence-rules-with-b-52-flyover-of-disputed-area/674855)
**Author:** [@deltasigma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/deltasigma)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-warplanes-defy-chinese-air-defence-rules-with-b-52-flyover-of-disputed-area/674855 "2013-12-06T07:40:20Z")
I’m not familiar with the tensions in Asia concerning China so I’m hoping someone can provide some more background than is given in the story, especially given say China’s claims on the Spratly Islands for example as wel… --- ## ["You know what they should do ? "](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-what-they-should-do/675634)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-what-they-should-do/675634 "2013-12-06T03:51:17Z")
…make it so that every time you need to log in again into a site, you need only to present a password. Feel free to present your own suggestion for “they” to make it so. --- ## [Save Big Money! 1,001 Secret Household Formulas!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/save-big-money-1-001-secret-household-formulas/675610)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/save-big-money-1-001-secret-household-formulas/675610 "2013-12-06T03:24:55Z")
When I was younger I remember coming across books promoting this in the library–but when I looked at the formulas I didn’t have a clue as to where to buy the vast majority of the ingredients. But now in the age of the i… --- ## [Conceived from porn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conceived-from-porn/675377)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conceived-from-porn/675377 "2013-12-06T02:59:48Z")
To avoid hijacking this thread: How would you react if you discovered that you were conceived when your mother was doing porn? For me, I think it’d be rather fascinating. And I’d try to find out who my father was. --- ## [What would you do if your mom did porn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-your-mom-did-porn/675345)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-if-your-mom-did-porn/675345 "2013-12-06T02:47:22Z")
The obvious counterpart this this thread. Somebody had to do it. You’re watching an adult video, one probably shot 10 or more years ago, and the “milf” in the scene, a fit blonde obviously wearing a wig, is being cornho… --- ## [Tablet recommendations sought](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tablet-recommendations-sought/674008)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tablet-recommendations-sought/674008 "2013-12-06T01:57:27Z")
The bride and I have decided to buy a tablet for us for Christmas. Ugly truth: we fell in love with SpellTower on her sister’s iPad and must have it. Please recommend. --- ## [Help Finding a Curling Iron That Won’t Break the Bank, Please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-a-curling-iron-that-won-t-break-the-bank-please/675580)
**Author:** [@thursday\_next](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thursday_next)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-a-curling-iron-that-won-t-break-the-bank-please/675580 "2013-12-06T01:30:44Z")
I haven’t bought a curling iron in a million years. I’m looking for a 2 inch barrel. I know this won’t give me big bouncy curls, as I have hair that’s around 28 inches it will do what I want. I’m a bit lost though. I… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1180) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1182)