# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1218 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1219 --- ## [Work/Pay/boss issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/work-pay-boss-issue/670367)
**Author:** [@illuminati](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/illuminati)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/work-pay-boss-issue/670367 "2013-10-04T18:02:30Z")
Hi I have been at my current job for about 9 years. The culture here is ‘want more money, find a need/job that needs doing, prove you can do the job, take the responsibility for it, do it well and get paid for it’ even… --- ## [You wanna be boss?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-wanna-be-boss/668080)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-wanna-be-boss/668080 "2013-10-04T16:21:30Z")
I just accepted a position heading up a 60 person government office. Some professionals, some bargaining unit. I’ve never been a direct supervisor before other than a couple of 3- month details. More money, in a bette… --- ## [Lite Sleeping Aid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lite-sleeping-aid/670115)
**Author:** [@AnthonyElite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnthonyElite)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lite-sleeping-aid/670115 "2013-10-04T16:20:13Z")
Hello fellow dopers! I recently quit a habit that as a secondary helped me sleep. I’m not normally a troubled sleeper, but I slept poorly last night and expect to do so the next few nights. Are there any supplements or r… --- ## [Do you like to cook? If yes, why? If not, why not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-to-cook-if-yes-why-if-not-why-not/670116)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-to-cook-if-yes-why-if-not-why-not/670116 "2013-10-04T16:15:26Z")
Put me down as someone who likes to cook. My reasons are fourfold. I started cooking around 1999 or so. I’d just broken up with my live-in girlfriend because she’d decided that (a) she was more lesbian than bisexual, an… --- ## [Legal dopers: help with search and seizure law](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-dopers-help-with-search-and-seizure-law/670308)
**Author:** [@LinusK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LinusK)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-dopers-help-with-search-and-seizure-law/670308 "2013-10-04T15:36:11Z")
A friend was asking me about this. Since I wasn’t able to provide an answer, or at least the answer they were looking for, I’m putting it here. Assume state law is irrelevant, which it is. I’ve changed a few details. So… --- ## [car shopping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-shopping/669840)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-shopping/669840 "2013-10-04T15:13:30Z")
I’m car shopping. My current car is a 2004 Dodge Intrepid. It’s 9 years old and I just rolled 100,000 miles, and it is starting to have some real problems. There’s the flaky brake issue where the pedal goes soft/hard i… --- ## [I don't understand porn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-porn/670213)
**Author:** [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-porn/670213 "2013-10-04T14:59:20Z")
Okay I GET that lots and lots of people think it’s just the cat’s meow, but why? Is it because sex is boring to them? I’m pretty damned old, and sex in and of itself has always remained so wonderful and amazing, that I… --- ## [Tea Party Destruction and CroudFunding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tea-party-destruction-and-croudfunding/670256)
**Author:** [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tea-party-destruction-and-croudfunding/670256 "2013-10-04T14:18:21Z")
The morons currently actively trying to destroy the country can be removed from office - recall. Unfortunately, such things cost serious money. Would it be, at least theoretically, possible to recall enough of these je… --- ## [BS Excuses People Use](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bs-excuses-people-use/669757)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bs-excuses-people-use/669757 "2013-10-04T14:02:40Z")
The classic example of the kind of thing I’m thinking about is, “I’m not fat…I’m big-boned!” Mmm, yeah…big-boned… :dubious: What other BS excuses have you heard? General thread disclaimer: yes, sometimes - or even OF… --- ## ["A female's intelligence etc. is irrelevant to me..."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-females-intelligence-etc-is-irrelevant-to-me/634556)
**Author:** [@you\_with\_the\_face](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/you_with_the_face)\ **Replies:** 186\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-females-intelligence-etc-is-irrelevant-to-me/634556 "2013-10-04T13:24:49Z")
“…I don’t even care if she talks to me. All that matters to me is that I’m physically attracted to her and she is nice.” A guy I have been dating for a month or so told me this on Sunday. This actually wasn’t the first … --- ## [Stupidest way you have injured yourself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidest-way-you-have-injured-yourself/667986)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 11:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidest-way-you-have-injured-yourself/667986 "2013-10-04T11:55:29Z")
I think there have been other threads like this. . . people trying to mitigate their feelings of colossal stupidity and lessen the pain. Monday I was making a cream cheese mango cake filling when the immersion blended c… --- ## [Should children and adolescents be allowed antidepressants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-children-and-adolescents-be-allowed-antidepressants/603655)
**Author:** [@anon11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anon11)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 9:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-children-and-adolescents-be-allowed-antidepressants/603655 "2013-10-04T09:03:32Z")
Thisstudy indicates that antidepressants are bad for the developing brain. Does anyone think antidepressants should be limited to adults? --- ## [What is your favorite apocalypse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-apocalypse/670140)
**Author:** [@Gateway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gateway)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-apocalypse/670140 "2013-10-04T06:22:15Z")
Mine is a ‘The Walking Dead’ type apocalypse. What’s yours? --- ## [Have you ever dressed up as giant food?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-dressed-up-as-giant-food/670318)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-dressed-up-as-giant-food/670318 "2013-10-04T05:34:53Z")
You know for a school pageant. From Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird dressed as a giant ham to the new camera/phone commercial, school kids dress up as food and sing and dance and stuff. The costumes seem to limit mobi… --- ## [Home Page Options](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-page-options/666207)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-page-options/666207 "2013-10-04T05:18:05Z")
I’ve been using Yahoo as a home page for years. Have it formatted for a few news feeds, weather, stocks, etc. Anyway, it’s become more intrusive over time with more and more advertising. I’d like to know what others a… --- ## [What?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what/670299)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what/670299 "2013-10-04T04:54:59Z")
Well? --- ## [Preventing Boxers From Riding Up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preventing-boxers-from-riding-up/670258)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preventing-boxers-from-riding-up/670258 "2013-10-04T01:51:11Z")
How does one prevent boxers from riding up? This occurs even when I wear a belt and tuck my boxers firmly under the pants. --- ## [do you watch porn with your partner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-watch-porn-with-your-partner/670184)
**Author:** [@sentrix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sentrix)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2013, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-watch-porn-with-your-partner/670184 "2013-10-04T01:08:13Z")
inspired by several huffpost articles. i can’t say i have but porn has its place. --- ## [Help! Roommate won't pay us back utilities.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-roommate-wont-pay-us-back-utilities/669545)
**Author:** [@F.Pu-du-he-pa-as](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.Pu-du-he-pa-as)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-roommate-wont-pay-us-back-utilities/669545 "2013-10-03T23:37:34Z")
At our last place, oft wears hats and I were living with two other roommates. The system was that oft would front the money for rent and utilities (electric, water, gas, internet/TV), and the roommates would pay him bac… --- ## [Quitting Zyrtec - Withdrawal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quitting-zyrtec-withdrawal/603344)
**Author:** [@Yogurt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yogurt)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quitting-zyrtec-withdrawal/603344 "2013-10-03T23:04:50Z")
I have a new fun adventure to tackle, one that I never thought I’d ever have the joy of handling, DRUG WITHDRAWAL. The EVIL drug, (if you couldn’t read the title), Zyrtec. Yes, that wonderful anti-histamine is incredib… --- ## [What luxuries in your life have become necessities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-luxuries-in-your-life-have-become-necessities/668663)
**Author:** [@PoorYorick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PoorYorick)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-luxuries-in-your-life-have-become-necessities/668663 "2013-10-03T21:51:25Z")
Two things I’d have a really hard time giving up: \[ul\] \[li\]My DVR – I can’t imagine trying to schedule and watch TV shows with the old VCR. Or, god forbid, watch in real time.\[/li\]\[li\]The automatic ice maker – Oh, the … --- ## [Old Dopers: Do people stop maturing after a certain age? (Psychologically)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-dopers-do-people-stop-maturing-after-a-certain-age-psychologically/670045)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-dopers-do-people-stop-maturing-after-a-certain-age-psychologically/670045 "2013-10-03T21:27:22Z")
I get the older we get, the less pronounced the progression of maturity becomes apparent. I sometimes wonder, if a 60-something year old ever looks at a 40-something year old and think to themselves: “Awe, that’s sweet.… --- ## [Fathers being possessive of teenage girls, creepy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fathers-being-possessive-of-teenage-girls-creepy/631056)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fathers-being-possessive-of-teenage-girls-creepy/631056 "2013-10-03T20:05:41Z")
I’m not the only one who finds this creepy right? I’m not even talking of the vicarious masculinity thing some fathers have going on with their son’s sexual exploits, but the whole “that is MY daughter!” thing. I’m als… --- ## [Does this sound like a scam to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-sound-like-a-scam-to-you/670126)
**Author:** [@Panzram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Panzram)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-sound-like-a-scam-to-you/670126 "2013-10-03T19:50:57Z")
I am selling a car and have listed it on Craigslist so far but I haven’t really dealt with too much online buying and selling as I assumed I would be meeting in person to discuss terms and pricing for the vehicle. Howeve… --- ## [How To Fix a Seltzer water bottle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-fix-a-seltzer-water-bottle/670279)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-fix-a-seltzer-water-bottle/670279 "2013-10-03T19:22:07Z")
I picked up a gorgeous seltzer water bottle at a yard sale-it is heavy glass, with a metal mesh covering. It is perfect except that I am missing the CO2 screw-on attachment-which allows you to charge the water with the … --- ## [I need cat suggestions - my cat is a bully!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-cat-suggestions-my-cat-is-a-bully/621707)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-cat-suggestions-my-cat-is-a-bully/621707 "2013-10-03T19:14:00Z")
So one of my cats, Grace, aka Boo (who also happens to be the smallest) has developed some serious bully tendencies. Her main target used to be Clarice, one of my tabbies. She terrorized the poor thing until she started … --- ## [If the American Dollar gets weaker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-american-dollar-gets-weaker/670281)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-the-american-dollar-gets-weaker/670281 "2013-10-03T18:33:39Z")
If the American dollar gets weaker and our credit rating slips a bit could this possibly stimulate more work in our own country? --- ## [Kitty Litter Problem - not clumping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kitty-litter-problem-not-clumping/669743)
**Author:** [@perfectparanoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/perfectparanoia)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kitty-litter-problem-not-clumping/669743 "2013-10-03T17:44:14Z")
Okay so I am using the World’s Best Kitty litter (and it is way better than other brands) but the problem is that my cat likes to pee at the edge of the litter. This means that there is a huge amount of liquid there and… --- ## [Which SDMB Poll Has Had The Most Voters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-sdmb-poll-has-had-the-most-voters/584203)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-sdmb-poll-has-had-the-most-voters/584203 "2013-10-03T17:19:49Z")
If you know please post a link to it. If you don’t know for sure, please post a link to the biggest one you do know of. As an alternative, please post a link to the biggest one you voted in. --- ## [What's the longest you had an appliance work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-you-had-an-appliance-work/636914)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2013, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-you-had-an-appliance-work/636914 "2013-10-03T12:42:32Z")
My mother got an Electrolux vacuum as a wedding shower gift. She had to stop using it around 2005 not because it stopped working but because they discontinued making the bags for it. At that point it had been running for… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1217) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1219)