# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1298 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1299 --- ## [Netflix DVD trial question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-dvd-trial-question/658456)
**Author:** [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-dvd-trial-question/658456 "2013-05-18T04:02:21Z")
I’m asking for experiences here. Has anyone else who had Netflix Streaming signed up for the free trial of adding the DVD service? It appears that you can add any of the services under the free trial, including the most … --- ## [Crazy things to do in New York](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crazy-things-to-do-in-new-york/658604)
**Author:** [@phreesh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phreesh)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crazy-things-to-do-in-new-york/658604 "2013-05-18T03:01:11Z")
Okay, here’s the deal. Me and two of my buddies are turning 40 in 2014. We’ve decided we want to spend something like 4-5 days in New York to celebrate. No wives. No girlfriends. No kids. We kind of see this as one las… --- ## [My dog and his porcupine friend-the aftermath.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-and-his-porcupine-friend-the-aftermath/658652)
**Author:** [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-and-his-porcupine-friend-the-aftermath/658652 "2013-05-18T02:59:10Z")
I took my puppy out hiking with me as usual. I’ve been working on training him to stay with me and he’s been pretty good but he has his squirrel! moments. Today he waited till I was 2 hours from civilization before he fo… --- ## [You can only have 5 dinosaurs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-only-have-5-dinosaurs/658318)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-only-have-5-dinosaurs/658318 "2013-05-18T02:06:51Z")
Each can be any species. You can specify male or female. If you select male and female members of the same species they will mate and produce viable, fertile offspring. You are given an unlimited supply of Purina Saurop… --- ## [Talk to me about roofing!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-roofing/658542)
**Author:** [@Mllz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mllz)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-roofing/658542 "2013-05-18T01:31:23Z")
When we bought our house 1.5 years ago, we did so knowing that the roof didn’t likely have more than a few years of life left–and the weather has not been kind to it since. We lost a few asphalt shingles over the past f… --- ## [legal question \[about lending a firearm\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-question-about-lending-a-firearm/658603)
**Author:** [@klp1959](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/klp1959)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legal-question-about-lending-a-firearm/658603 "2013-05-18T01:23:40Z")
I loaned a firearm to a friend a few months ago, recently i found out that he had pawned it. is there anything i can do to get it back? is this not the same as stealing? --- ## [Kevin Williamson: Hero or Menace? \[Phones in the theatre\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kevin-williamson-hero-or-menace-phones-in-the-theatre/658547)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kevin-williamson-hero-or-menace-phones-in-the-theatre/658547 "2013-05-18T01:01:50Z")
Not the Dawson’s Creek/Scream guy, AFAIK, but the National Review writer. He tells the story of how he was thrown out of a theatre. The reason why will strike a chord with many: (Sorry for the long quote; I thought i… --- ## [Jazzing up pre-schooler science stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jazzing-up-pre-schooler-science-stuff/658595)
**Author:** [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jazzing-up-pre-schooler-science-stuff/658595 "2013-05-18T00:52:47Z")
Hosting a 5th year birthday party, and am looking to include science-y games/activities for up to 12 kids under age 5. I have the requisite Baking Soda Volcano, actually 3 of them. Any thoughts on how to make them more… --- ## [Men's cocktail attire/vest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mens-cocktail-attire-vest/658345)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2013, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mens-cocktail-attire-vest/658345 "2013-05-18T00:49:08Z")
I’m going to a wedding where the invitation says “cocktail attire”. IYHO, would a dark gray suit, white shirt, conservative tie, and black patent leather shoes fit that bill? If not, should I dress it up or down? (I d… --- ## [Is a bird in the hand worth two in the bush?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-bird-in-the-hand-worth-two-in-the-bush/658524)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-bird-in-the-hand-worth-two-in-the-bush/658524 "2013-05-17T23:42:45Z")
Situation: I need a job and have been looking for quite a while. But a difficult situation came up and I need advice. Job A: I really hesitated before even applying for this one, because I don’t know if it’s what I want… --- ## [Woman takes a hike then shows up 11 years later...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-takes-a-hike-then-shows-up-11-years-later/657441)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-takes-a-hike-then-shows-up-11-years-later/657441 "2013-05-17T23:14:38Z")
…after being declared legally dead. Here’s the story. If you were the spouse/child, would you be able to forgive this? From what I read here, I would not. I can’t come up with any mitigating circumstances that would m… --- ## [Voting Test -- Fuzzy Age Boundary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voting-test-fuzzy-age-boundary/658294)
**Author:** [@Jragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jragon)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voting-test-fuzzy-age-boundary/658294 "2013-05-17T23:12:27Z")
Yes, a voting test, hear me out. I’ve noticed a lot of people having an issue with the voting age of 18, some say too low, some say too high. So my idea: a fuzzy boundary, have a range of a few years; we’ll say 16-21 (th… --- ## [What is it with women and shoes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-women-and-shoes/658555)
**Author:** [@spunkymuzicnote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spunkymuzicnote)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-women-and-shoes/658555 "2013-05-17T21:58:45Z")
I’m a woman and I don’t get it. I purchase a few pairs a year to replace old worn out shoes - one professional, a few casual, and a rugged pair of sandals that I’ll wear the entire summer - and all of these purchases (e… --- ## [Internet Mind Reading Test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-mind-reading-test/658337)
**Author:** [@The\_Controvert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Controvert)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-mind-reading-test/658337 "2013-05-17T20:53:02Z")
I will read your mind over the Internet! (cue spooky music) Okay, who wants to dance? Let’s play. All you have to do is think of a holiday that contains the letter N. Take your time. (whistles a tune to pass the ti… --- ## [What would you do in this situation? (work-related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-in-this-situation-work-related/658606)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-in-this-situation-work-related/658606 "2013-05-17T19:40:46Z")
Here’s the background: A co-worker is leaving the company, today is his last day. He’s only been here a few months. I never really connected with him, though most of my other co-workers did (they frequently go out to lun… --- ## [How to stay calm while your spouse tells you about problems in your marriage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-stay-calm-while-your-spouse-tells-you-about-problems-in-your-marriage/658233)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-stay-calm-while-your-spouse-tells-you-about-problems-in-your-marriage/658233 "2013-05-17T19:14:45Z")
how do you talk through problems in your marriage without getting swamped by emotion and bringing the conversation to a premature end? how to avoid lashing out when you feel hurt by a spouse’s legitimate sharing? --- ## [How good marriages go bad (or perhaps they weren't good to begin with)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-marriages-go-bad-or-perhaps-they-werent-good-to-begin-with/658569)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-marriages-go-bad-or-perhaps-they-werent-good-to-begin-with/658569 "2013-05-17T18:52:04Z")
In this thread, someone suggested that we take the titular topic to another thread, so here it is. Not interested in passing judgement here, tho I do wonder how things can go bad, or at least to mediocre. I guess peopl… --- ## [Turks and Caicos, where to stay, to play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turks-and-caicos-where-to-stay-to-play/658515)
**Author:** [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turks-and-caicos-where-to-stay-to-play/658515 "2013-05-17T18:37:22Z")
Ever since researching the geology of Turks and Caicos as part of my masters thesis I’ve known that someday a trip there was in the cards. Well, no time like the present. Our small family will be there for 8 days in Ju… --- ## [What are these lumps under my giant bruise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-lumps-under-my-giant-bruise/658435)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-lumps-under-my-giant-bruise/658435 "2013-05-17T17:52:24Z")
Obviously, if I were worried about this I would go to the doctor. I’m sure this is something akin to/part of the bruise and will go away within a few weeks, but I’m just curious. Last Monday I slipped, fell, and took th… --- ## [How do I look for a job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-look-for-a-job/651056)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-look-for-a-job/651056 "2013-05-17T17:34:52Z")
I’m about to graduate from a good school with a good GPA with a history degree. How do I go about finding a real job? I go on career builder, monster, etc and put in my location, but what do I search for under category?… --- ## [How do you decide when to buy a new computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-decide-when-to-buy-a-new-computer/658006)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-decide-when-to-buy-a-new-computer/658006 "2013-05-17T16:44:59Z")
My desktop is about 5 years old… there’s nothing especially WRONG with it, other than being kinda slow and requiring increasingly frequent reboots. I’m trying to decide whether it’s worthwhile to drop the cash on a new … --- ## [Ended up in West Plains, MO on a road trip.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ended-up-in-west-plains-mo-on-a-road-trip/658581)
**Author:** [@Crime\_Scene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crime_Scene)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ended-up-in-west-plains-mo-on-a-road-trip/658581 "2013-05-17T16:41:19Z")
Now what to do? We drove all day until we decided it was time to stop. We’ve ignored road signs, logic, and just headed Southwest, so this is where we ended up, deciding we could go no further without checking every ex… --- ## [Singles who want to marry; settle or wait for The One (or someone close)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/singles-who-want-to-marry-settle-or-wait-for-the-one-or-someone-close/658570)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/singles-who-want-to-marry-settle-or-wait-for-the-one-or-someone-close/658570 "2013-05-17T16:39:50Z")
A spinoff of a spinoff. In my case as I said in the other one, I simply want someone who is as passionate about the things I care deeply about as I am: wild places, birds, kids, personal growth, and my music. Doesn’t m… --- ## [Cleveland police honored as heroes. For what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleveland-police-honored-as-heroes-for-what/658520)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleveland-police-honored-as-heroes-for-what/658520 "2013-05-17T16:11:09Z")
The police officers who responded to the 911 call about the women held hostage are being lauded as heroes. Why? They didn’t find them themselves, the women and the child were the only ones in the house at the time. It ma… --- ## [Recommend a lunch bag?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-lunch-bag/658503)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-lunch-bag/658503 "2013-05-17T15:58:16Z")
I need a lunch bag that will keep my calories cool for 6 hours or so. Anyone have one they are particularly fond of? It must be roomy and sturdily built. And not look all girly. Thanks! mmm --- ## [Is there ever a good reason to drop out of high school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-ever-a-good-reason-to-drop-out-of-high-school/657533)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-ever-a-good-reason-to-drop-out-of-high-school/657533 "2013-05-17T15:10:36Z")
Once upon a time, a high school diploma was a big deal - my mother was the only one in her family to earn one. But the world of the Class of '50 was quite different from the world of today. Her brothers did have jobs (… --- ## [Biaxin (clarithromycin)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biaxin-clarithromycin/658580)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/biaxin-clarithromycin/658580 "2013-05-17T12:33:46Z")
I have a sinus infection (again) and have been on Augmentin since the 1st. I realized it came back :rolleyes: :mad: and called my doctor today about it. He said he didn’t need to see me, but phoned in some Biaxin, whic… --- ## [Store manager calls employee a pussy. Employee is partially disabled. Now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/store-manager-calls-employee-a-pussy-employee-is-partially-disabled-now-what/658348)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/store-manager-calls-employee-a-pussy-employee-is-partially-disabled-now-what/658348 "2013-05-17T04:48:19Z")
I have a friend I’ll call Bruce. Bruce is under 30, but has a couple permanent restrictions as a result of a car accident. The biggest one is that he cannot climb ladders. This is a restriction that his employer (a natio… --- ## [Blu-Ray Total Parental Control](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blu-ray-total-parental-control/658521)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blu-ray-total-parental-control/658521 "2013-05-17T02:22:47Z")
I’ve never owned a Blu-ray player until about a month ago. We bought one from one of my girlfriend’s co-workers, who won it at a company raffle. Needless to say, it is the most basic, cheapest player there is. This th… --- ## [How to get wall paint off leather furniture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-wall-paint-off-leather-furniture/658571)
**Author:** [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2013, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-wall-paint-off-leather-furniture/658571 "2013-05-17T01:31:32Z")
I have a coffee table that has leather stretched over it, making the grain prominent and the leather hard. During my many moves, it has picked up scrapes and scratches, which are fine and add character. What isn’t is t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1297) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1299)