# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1407 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1408 --- ## [Men:how fancy is your haircut?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-how-fancy-is-your-haircut/641533)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-how-fancy-is-your-haircut/641533 "2012-11-25T12:38:50Z")
The “black man and haircuts” thread on this page got me wondering how complex guy’s haircuts are. Mine is as simple as you can get: I just tell the barber cut everything with a 2 (name of the guard they use), lose the s… --- ## [Considering a short getaway to Charlotte-Asheville-Smoky Mts. region. Good idea this time of year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considering-a-short-getaway-to-charlotte-asheville-smoky-mts-region-good-idea-this-time-of-year/641839)
**Author:** [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considering-a-short-getaway-to-charlotte-asheville-smoky-mts-region-good-idea-this-time-of-year/641839 "2012-11-25T04:10:35Z")
I live in NYC and I feel a strong need to get away to someplace where I can experience some nature! So I’m considering a last-minute week-long getaway. I am a single, middle-aged man traveling alone. Here’s what I’m loo… --- ## [How much is your auto insurance really impacted by a claim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-is-your-auto-insurance-really-impacted-by-a-claim/642012)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-is-your-auto-insurance-really-impacted-by-a-claim/642012 "2012-11-25T03:58:48Z")
I discovered a chip in my car’s windshield a couple of weeks ago, and a day ago, I noticed that it was starting to crack. Well, shit – time to get that looked into. Today, I went to a repair store to get it looked at be… --- ## [Does the Queen receive a copy of every banknote with her picture on it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-queen-receive-a-copy-of-every-banknote-with-her-picture-on-it/641961)
**Author:** [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-queen-receive-a-copy-of-every-banknote-with-her-picture-on-it/641961 "2012-11-25T03:54:43Z")
:slight\_smile: I’m looking at the twenty-dollar bill I just pulled from my wallet, when Silly Question #478219907654 occurs to me. I assume the Queen must approve the design of every coin and banknote that bears her por… --- ## [The Hunt for Easy Fat Loss Continues...In Amusing Ways.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hunt-for-easy-fat-loss-continues-in-amusing-ways/642030)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hunt-for-easy-fat-loss-continues-in-amusing-ways/642030 "2012-11-25T01:59:31Z")
So I ran into GNC today just to grab a water and a (yummy) protein bar, and as I was being rung up at the register I was offered a few free samples of some new products they were featuring. One of these products was a “… --- ## [Why is the UK against manned space travel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-uk-against-manned-space-travel/641848)
**Author:** [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-uk-against-manned-space-travel/641848 "2012-11-24T22:37:28Z")
I was just reading about the European Space Agency’s deal to work with NASA to develop a deep space crew module, Orion. What caught my eye was that the UK agreed to pony up some dough, breaking from their anti manned spa… --- ## [Driving a Mitsubishi Miev. Impressions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-a-mitsubishi-miev-impressions/641366)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driving-a-mitsubishi-miev-impressions/641366 "2012-11-24T22:00:31Z")
While my parents are visiting my sister on the East Coast, I’m getting a chance to use their electric vehicle. Just so we’re clear, this is a fully electric vehicle; not a drop of gasoline or other fuel to be found anyw… --- ## [debunking the myth of Thanksgiving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debunking-the-myth-of-thanksgiving/641849)
**Author:** [@michaeltangelo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/michaeltangelo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debunking-the-myth-of-thanksgiving/641849 "2012-11-24T19:26:07Z")
:mad:There’s nothing that raises my ire like the subject of revisionist history in the way school children are taught fake fairy tales to explain the discovery of America and the first Thanksgiving to name a couple. Si… --- ## [Knock kneed at 18???](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knock-kneed-at-18/641967)
**Author:** [@Hans35](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hans35)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knock-kneed-at-18/641967 "2012-11-24T17:04:27Z")
I’m 18 years old, male, and I just recently noticed that I’ve my left knee is slightly knocked, so to speak. I’m going to my doctor next week, but I’m curious now; would their be any way to fix this without surgery?? May… --- ## [Cable/Satellite TV for a business](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cable-satellite-tv-for-a-business/641775)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cable-satellite-tv-for-a-business/641775 "2012-11-24T16:15:35Z")
I"m helping someone set up his office in a commercial building, and when I went to set up cable TV (Comcast) I was shocked to find out that you can’t get the same type of TV programing as you can for residential. The gu… --- ## [London for US Thankgiving-Where to stay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-for-us-thankgiving-where-to-stay/640600)
**Author:** [@Caractacus\_Pott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caractacus_Pott)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-for-us-thankgiving-where-to-stay/640600 "2012-11-24T16:06:24Z")
I’ll be driving to London from the Continent for the US Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 21-25, entering England via the Eurotunnel. I’d considered getting a hotel in Canterbury and taking a train into the city. It’s about an … --- ## [Which brand TV to buy? (Multiple choice)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-brand-tv-to-buy-multiple-choice/641402)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-brand-tv-to-buy-multiple-choice/641402 "2012-11-24T12:55:13Z")
It’s time to go TV shopping. I have all the particulars pretty much sorted out except for which brands to gravitate toward and which to avoid. If it matters, I will be getting an LED Smart TV sized around 50-54 inches. … --- ## [Hooking up a Kindle Fire to output onto a tv screen or monitor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hooking-up-a-kindle-fire-to-output-onto-a-tv-screen-or-monitor/641963)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 7:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hooking-up-a-kindle-fire-to-output-onto-a-tv-screen-or-monitor/641963 "2012-11-24T07:16:42Z")
I would like to load an .avi file onto my Kindle Fire and play it on the large computer monitor or television at my mother’s house. Is there any way to do this directly? Some kind of cable or app? I know I could burn it … --- ## [Atheists, agnostics, and other skeptics: what are you glad about this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheists-agnostics-and-other-skeptics-what-are-you-glad-about-this-year/641857)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atheists-agnostics-and-other-skeptics-what-are-you-glad-about-this-year/641857 "2012-11-24T06:00:13Z")
As some of y’all may have noticed, it’s Turkey Day, during which Americans traditionally gorge on flightless fowl, observe the throwing of pigskins, and give thanks to Yahweh for their blessings. While I am happy to atte… --- ## [Could you get the benefits of physical touch in the Matrix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-get-the-benefits-of-physical-touch-in-the-matrix/641928)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-get-the-benefits-of-physical-touch-in-the-matrix/641928 "2012-11-24T05:44:54Z")
This very odd topic came up yesterday during Pie. Premise #1: There are benefits to physical touch. We all need it. It has been shown that babies and children that do not get physical touch develop various health proble… --- ## [A friend is depressed and possible suicidal -- how to help?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-is-depressed-and-possible-suicidal-how-to-help/641939)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-friend-is-depressed-and-possible-suicidal-how-to-help/641939 "2012-11-24T04:53:14Z")
Several months ago I made the acquaintance of a young woman in one of my classes. We shared a desire to not fail a traditionally difficult class, so began studying together. We Facebooked each other to facilitate schedul… --- ## [What is the most unjust law?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-unjust-law/641560)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2012, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-unjust-law/641560 "2012-11-24T02:29:49Z")
What is the most unjust law in your jurisdiction or country? “Your country” means any country where you live or have citizenship. If you live in Los Angeles, you may list any law (Federal, State, local) in effect ther… --- ## [What music was playing when you lost your virginity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-music-was-playing-when-you-lost-your-virginity/641069)
**Author:** [@Arrendajo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrendajo)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-music-was-playing-when-you-lost-your-virginity/641069 "2012-11-23T21:51:18Z")
Inspired by this thread, wherein several dopers mentioned what songs were playing when they first did the big nasty, I was wondering how common it was for music to accompany that tender deflowering, and if the music had … --- ## [iPhone 5 reactions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-5-reactions/634544)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 258\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-5-reactions/634544 "2012-11-23T17:19:34Z")
So, the iPhone 5 came out today, and it’s a big ‘meh’. Some thoughts: \[ul\] \[li\]There’s already so much that smartphones can do (phone, music, web, email, calendar, gps, camera, games, etc) that there doesn’t seem to b… --- ## [Are High-Revving V-8 Engines Needed Anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-high-revving-v-8-engines-needed-anymore/641513)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-high-revving-v-8-engines-needed-anymore/641513 "2012-11-23T16:34:37Z")
This question is prompted by by Dad’s old 1999 Cadillac (Northstar V-8) going off the junkyard-the engine blew at 150,000 miles (head gasket). The Northstar engine was a very advanced all-aluminum V-8-it was a DOHC engi… --- ## [Plop! Plop! Fizz! Fizz! Your favorite post-Thanksgiving indigestion remedies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plop-plop-fizz-fizz-your-favorite-post-thanksgiving-indigestion-remedies/641889)
**Author:** [@MsRobyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsRobyn)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plop-plop-fizz-fizz-your-favorite-post-thanksgiving-indigestion-remedies/641889 "2012-11-23T14:46:16Z")
So it’s the Friday after Thanksgiving and I’m sitting on the couch with the usual postprandial discomfort that typically follows a big meal. Sour stomach, bloating, the whole ball of wax. When I brave the world in a few … --- ## [Americans: who skips Thanksgiving? and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-who-skips-thanksgiving-and-why/641567)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-who-skips-thanksgiving-and-why/641567 "2012-11-23T14:27:20Z")
Over in the hate for Thanksgiving leftovers thread Missy2U says she’s so glad they don’t do Thanksgiving anymore. I gasped and said (in my head) you can do that?! I’m part of a big family and I love them greatly and … --- ## [Why does someone blow his/her nose then look at the product](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-someone-blow-his-her-nose-then-look-at-the-product/641659)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-someone-blow-his-her-nose-then-look-at-the-product/641659 "2012-11-23T07:15:16Z")
In the tissue? Do you do this? Why? --- ## [Do cats run off to die?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cats-run-off-to-die/641636)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-cats-run-off-to-die/641636 "2012-11-23T05:24:14Z")
I think my cat may be dieing and I can’t find her. She went missing for 4 days and then in the middle of the night she wandered in and took a few sips of water moving very slowly. I thought she was back so made no attemp… --- ## [Name and gender change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-and-gender-change/639928)
**Author:** [@RockytheflyingS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RockytheflyingS)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-and-gender-change/639928 "2012-11-23T01:40:12Z")
I was just watching a special on a person who is trangendered. Anyway, his name was Christian and he changed it to Christina. I was thinking if I wanted to change my gender, I would change my name to something very diffe… --- ## [Ladies. What do you spend a month on skin care?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-what-do-you-spend-a-month-on-skin-care/641803)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-what-do-you-spend-a-month-on-skin-care/641803 "2012-11-23T00:38:40Z")
Yipes!! Right at about $100 USD. Pitiful. :rolleyes: --- ## [How many generations would it take to breed genetically robust superhumans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-generations-would-it-take-to-breed-genetically-robust-superhumans/641858)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-generations-would-it-take-to-breed-genetically-robust-superhumans/641858 "2012-11-22T23:56:40Z")
When you breed animals like dogs breeders often force incest “line breeding” to reinforce certain traits. This works but often makes the breed predisposed to various genetically involved ailments. If you wanted to breed… --- ## [Diagnose my car, part 642](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diagnose-my-car-part-642/641788)
**Author:** [@applebetty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/applebetty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diagnose-my-car-part-642/641788 "2012-11-22T23:36:11Z")
My car is a Mazda 2001 Protege, recently it has begun to choke and die while in drive and stopped, like when stopped at a traffic light. Idling in park or neutral is fine, reverse is fine. I have recently replaced air … --- ## [Startup Company - What to Ask For?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/startup-company-what-to-ask-for/641841)
**Author:** [@adonis\_boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adonis_boy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/startup-company-what-to-ask-for/641841 "2012-11-22T22:56:34Z")
I am finishing my master studies soon and three of my friends asked me if I would be interested in working as a developer in this new startup company they are founding soon. Their idea is very interesting and I think it … --- ## [Why do people cheat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-cheat/641786)
**Author:** [@Modern\_Master](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Modern_Master)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-cheat/641786 "2012-11-22T21:14:15Z")
I hear a lot of stories about people cheating on their spouses, and I’ve always wanted to know why people cheat. Why do you think people cheat? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1406) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1408)