# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1393 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1394 --- ## [Generic name for a velvet rope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generic-name-for-a-velvet-rope/644035)
**Author:** [@Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patty_O_Furniture)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generic-name-for-a-velvet-rope/644035 "2012-12-16T08:02:59Z")
Used in movie theaters, banks and other service areas to provide assistance to those patrons who may be unfamiliar with the concept of forming a line. Is there a generic reference to this thing that is often neither vel… --- ## [I am physically incapable of remembering a moral harm I committed. Help define the discussion....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-physically-incapable-of-remembering-a-moral-harm-i-committed-help-define-the-discussion/644006)
**Author:** [@Leo\_Bloom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leo_Bloom)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-physically-incapable-of-remembering-a-moral-harm-i-committed-help-define-the-discussion/644006 "2012-12-16T05:03:53Z")
This is a spinoff of a thought prompted by a current thread on sociopathy and empathy, with morality flitting lightly throughout. I was informed, and have no reason to doubt, that I slept with a close friend’s girlfrien… --- ## [How do I teach my pets not to sleep on our bed at night?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-teach-my-pets-not-to-sleep-on-our-bed-at-night/643813)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-teach-my-pets-not-to-sleep-on-our-bed-at-night/643813 "2012-12-16T04:30:45Z")
Webmd says that one way to improve sleep is to: I want to, but I don’t know how. If we just close the door, the cats will scratch at the door and mew to be left inside. Or they will mew and scratch whenever they want a… --- ## [Drinkers: How many in a normal night of drinking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinkers-how-many-in-a-normal-night-of-drinking/643879)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drinkers-how-many-in-a-normal-night-of-drinking/643879 "2012-12-16T04:22:41Z")
I know most of us have our nights where we have one too many. My question is: On average, the nights that you do drink, how many? You can take this to mean Beer, wine or whiskey. (Etc.) And for those of you who mix it… --- ## [Apocalypse gift suggestion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apocalypse-gift-suggestion/644138)
**Author:** [@Speak\_to\_me\_Maddie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Speak_to_me_Maddie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apocalypse-gift-suggestion/644138 "2012-12-16T04:15:23Z")
I need an apocalypse themed white elephant gift for an upcoming party and I’m not clever, nor am I a good gift picker-outer. Any suggestions? Under $20. --- ## [Concert behavior question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concert-behavior-question/644064)
**Author:** [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concert-behavior-question/644064 "2012-12-16T03:43:24Z")
Last night we were at a concert that had a jumbo screen as well as tiny people on the stage. We were on the second tier of seats. When the band came out, the 5 people in the row in front of us stood up. Ok, thinks I, thi… --- ## [What kind of a gun nut RU?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-a-gun-nut-ru/644154)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-a-gun-nut-ru/644154 "2012-12-16T03:41:16Z")
Since I left 2nd Amendment shit off my “RUA nut?” query, I’m making up a special poll for it here. Change wording if you like, but LMK what you’re changing. This is only for people with rightwing positions so it may not … --- ## [Tremendous Moment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tremendous-moment/643989)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tremendous-moment/643989 "2012-12-16T02:21:35Z")
Definition: In essence, Nietzsche flips the concept of eternal life on its head. Instead of living indefinitely, one simply is reborn into his or her original life again, and lives it all again. Would you be willing t… --- ## [When did you stop believing in Santa Claus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-stop-believing-in-santa-claus/621434)
**Author:** [@A\_Sniveling\_Mess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Sniveling_Mess)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-stop-believing-in-santa-claus/621434 "2012-12-16T01:10:00Z")
I know this is the wrong season to be discussing the subject,but in today’s society,I think it’s an interesting topic that deserves some discussion.My question is,at what age did you find out that the big guy isn’t real … --- ## [Did you grow up in a traditional family?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-grow-up-in-a-traditional-family/643960)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-grow-up-in-a-traditional-family/643960 "2012-12-16T00:41:59Z")
I heard an anti-SSM guy on the radio yesterday who claimed that “every study shows that children who grow up in a home with their two biological parents do better, and it’s the best situation for raising children.” So, … --- ## [Runners: Feet Issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runners-feet-issue/644130)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2012, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/runners-feet-issue/644130 "2012-12-16T00:05:19Z")
I’m a midfoot striker and I run a lot. I just got back from a 7 miler and the only part of me that’s not fine is the skin on the bottom of my feet. There aren’t any blisters; it’s just peeling like crazy, and during the … --- ## [Advice please: toddler needs half a nap](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-toddler-needs-half-a-nap/644092)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-toddler-needs-half-a-nap/644092 "2012-12-15T23:47:25Z")
Our daughter has always been on the low end, sleep-needs-wise, but I’ve generally had her in a predictable schedule without problems getting her to sleep. She went straight from three naps to one nap at twelve months old… --- ## [Question about filing into filing folders (Now With Poll!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-filing-into-filing-folders-now-with-poll/644060)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Whisperer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Whisperer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-filing-into-filing-folders-now-with-poll/644060 "2012-12-15T22:46:04Z")
In 16 or so years of working in offices, I’ve never run into this before, and I’m wondering if there is a right and wrong answer here, or if it is just preferences. The files in one filing cabinet are filed so that when … --- ## [San Francisco sightseeing help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-francisco-sightseeing-help/643922)
**Author:** [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-francisco-sightseeing-help/643922 "2012-12-15T19:57:00Z")
See, my cousin is in town and wants to “see SF.” I live in Oakland, lived in the city for ten years, and I’m drawing a blank. She is at the Wharf, guess we could see the sea lions, walk around for a bit, take the cable c… --- ## [Any affordable smart phone plans that have unlimited data](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-affordable-smart-phone-plans-that-have-unlimited-data/643266)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-affordable-smart-phone-plans-that-have-unlimited-data/643266 "2012-12-15T19:35:47Z")
I am thinking of getting a smart phone. I don’t really use the phone itself, I can get by with under 10-20 texts a month and probably less than 100 talk minutes. But I’d want unlimited data since I like to search online … --- ## [Customers called "Fat Girls" on receipt at restaurant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/customers-called-fat-girls-on-receipt-at-restaurant/643595)
**Author:** [@taskmgr.exe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/taskmgr.exe)\ **Replies:** 277\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/customers-called-fat-girls-on-receipt-at-restaurant/643595 "2012-12-15T17:53:37Z")
I really have nothing to say about that, have no idea. I read some comments saying girls deserved because they are fat. Do you think they deserved it? Or was the waiter being an asshole? --- ## [Is this public display non-religious?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-public-display-non-religious/643707)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2012, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-public-display-non-religious/643707 "2012-12-13T13:26:28Z")
There is a public area in my city with two major holiday displays. On one end of the plaza is an evergreen tree, fully decked out with lights. No other ornaments such as angels. On the other end is a giant menorah. Th… --- ## [Need a family Christmas tradition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-family-christmas-tradition/643614)
**Author:** [@inedible\_knapsack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/inedible_knapsack)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-family-christmas-tradition/643614 "2012-12-15T00:26:07Z")
For the most part, Christmas is a slog of meals, opening presents, awkward conversations with people we see a couple of times per year at most, then getting out of dodge as soon as it seems polite to do so. This year I f… --- ## [Corrpt Mter Maid-What To Do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corrpt-mter-maid-what-to-do/643914)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corrpt-mter-maid-what-to-do/643914 "2012-12-15T14:58:30Z")
My wife works in an adjacent town, and parks in a municipal parking lot. The parking meters are regularly inspected by meter maids who are quite aggressive about writing tickets. I am quite sure the city make… --- ## [Help me decide: Convertible car seat or infant carrier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-decide-convertible-car-seat-or-infant-carrier/618117)
**Author:** [@iftheresaway](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iftheresaway)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-decide-convertible-car-seat-or-infant-carrier/618117 "2012-12-15T13:36:23Z")
I am getting overwhelmed with baby stuff. I know nothing about the little creatures, except that there’s all this stuff. So, wise dopers, please help me narrow down the decision making process: should we get a convertibl… --- ## [Do you think you've already had your best day ever or do you think it's still to come?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-youve-already-had-your-best-day-ever-or-do-you-think-its-still-to-come/643925)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-youve-already-had-your-best-day-ever-or-do-you-think-its-still-to-come/643925 "2012-12-15T08:24:14Z")
A friend and I were talking earlier and she told me that today was her “Best. Day. Ever.”… …and that made me wonder, “Have I had my best day ever yet?” I mean, thinking back, I can certain come up with some good nomine… --- ## [Interpreting Mark 15:2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interpreting-mark-15-2/644038)
**Author:** [@CheeseDonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheeseDonkey)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interpreting-mark-15-2/644038 "2012-12-15T07:30:26Z")
I’m not much of a Bibologist, but I am wondering how we are supposed to interpret Mark 15:2. From the English Standard Version: ‘And Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” And he answered him, “You have said … --- ## [Dealing with Dad (dementia is a b\*tch, advice welcome)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-dad-dementia-is-a-b-tch-advice-welcome/616257)
**Author:** [@phouka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phouka)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 7:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-dad-dementia-is-a-b-tch-advice-welcome/616257 "2012-12-15T07:20:20Z")
My father is 84 years old. He has dementia. His internist has given him a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s but didn’t mention which stage. From my father’s history and current state, I’d say that it’s actually mixed dementia - p… --- ## [What's a matter and a whole 'nother.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-matter-and-a-whole-nother/644077)
**Author:** [@Surly\_Chick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Surly_Chick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-matter-and-a-whole-nother/644077 "2012-12-15T07:04:23Z")
I just realized, while I’m fairly well-spoken, I say “What’s a matter?” rather than “What’s the matter?” and also say “a whole 'nother” rather than “another whole.” So I started wondering who else uses these phrases and… --- ## [Your preferred mail/courier service?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mail-courier-service/642280)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2012, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-mail-courier-service/642280 "2012-12-11T14:35:40Z")
You have to send a package, or a trackable letter. Who do you prefer to go to and why? Please answer poll and kindly discuss. I ask because I am truly baffled by the success of some of these operations who I swear to god… --- ## [Is a child's intelligence genetic, or a product of social conditioning?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-childs-intelligence-genetic-or-a-product-of-social-conditioning/643847)
**Author:** [@Shark\_Sandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shark_Sandwich)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-childs-intelligence-genetic-or-a-product-of-social-conditioning/643847 "2012-12-15T04:45:02Z")
Not sure if this belongs in GQ, so mods feel free to move if needed. Also, I searched the forums before posting this, but didn’t find any results that fit the bill. Bit of a back story first: Was having a discussion t… --- ## [Dog at end of her life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-at-end-of-her-life/644055)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-at-end-of-her-life/644055 "2012-12-15T03:13:53Z")
Our 15 year old terrier appears to be in her last days. Was there anything anyone said to you or something you did to make this easier? I am a wreck ànd would rather die than go through this again. --- ## [What is the best thing you ever puked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-thing-you-ever-puked/643954)
**Author:** [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-thing-you-ever-puked/643954 "2012-12-15T03:00:26Z")
I’d have to same carmel corn. It tasted nearly the same. Flat seven up is over rated. After a long bout of dry heaves, the instant gratification of lake water was a relief. But all in all, in my 46 years, I’d choose carm… --- ## [I need to get rid of a beloved (?) houseplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-get-rid-of-a-beloved-houseplant/643951)
**Author:** [@smaje1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smaje1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2012, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-to-get-rid-of-a-beloved-houseplant/643951 "2012-12-15T00:24:31Z")
Mr. smaje and I received said houseplant – a kind of umbrella plant, it seems – at our housewarming party 6 years ago. Since then this little shoot has sprouted into three giant shoots, each containing a handful of leave… --- ## [What do you think of interracial couples?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-interracial-couples/642331)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 323\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-interracial-couples/642331 "2012-12-14T23:50:49Z")
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