# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1442 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1443 --- ## [If you were a ghost, would you attend your own funeral?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-were-a-ghost-would-you-attend-your-own-funeral/635297 "2012-09-23T15:31:24Z")
Say there is life after death, you have died and turned into a ghost…would you attend your funeral? I’d say hell no. There’s no way I would want to view my dead body and my casket. I would however have to strongly resis… --- ## [Living expenses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-expenses/635350)
**Author:** [@Loveforever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loveforever)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-expenses/635350 "2012-09-23T14:27:42Z")
Does 1850 dollars a month is enough for living a standard life in USA. I have medical insurance that cover full health care. --- ## [Thought experiment: Aliens want to eat humans. Design a humane way they can.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiment-aliens-want-to-eat-humans-design-a-humane-way-they-can/635536)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-experiment-aliens-want-to-eat-humans-design-a-humane-way-they-can/635536 "2012-09-23T06:44:10Z")
Here’s a fun thought experiment. Aliens want to eat meat from live humans (that is to say no cheating by growing the meat in vats). Exactly how they prepare it and so on is not relevant for this hypothetical, although y… --- ## ["Photoshop" Options](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photoshop-options/635016)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photoshop-options/635016 "2012-09-23T06:20:42Z")
I’d like to do some simple manipulation of photos, far less I’m sure of what Photoshop is capable of doing. Anyone have a recommendation for a PC-based program that isn’t as expensive as Photoshop? --- ## [What are your experiences with ECT? (electro-convulsive/electroshock therapy)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-experiences-with-ect-electro-convulsive-electroshock-therapy/635458)
**Author:** [@supergoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supergoose)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-experiences-with-ect-electro-convulsive-electroshock-therapy/635458 "2012-09-23T05:04:44Z")
I’ve been having issues with depression for a little over a decade, and the past handful or so of years, things have been getting much worse. Unfortunately, I’m coming to the end of the line medication-wise and nothing h… --- ## [Do people in the country really pull guns out on people who approach their territory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-in-the-country-really-pull-guns-out-on-people-who-approach-their-territory/635298)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-in-the-country-really-pull-guns-out-on-people-who-approach-their-territory/635298 "2012-09-23T03:29:52Z")
I wonder how much truth there is to this stereotype. Have you personally known someone who have pulled a gun on someone in this situation…or someone who had a gun pulled out on them? Any news stories you’ve heard? --- ## ["I don't know whom Sydney is."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-know-whom-sydney-is/635496)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-know-whom-sydney-is/635496 "2012-09-23T02:05:15Z")
Can we all agree that the sentence in the title is an example of overcorrection? :stuck\_out\_tongue: --- ## [Dating advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-advice/633536)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-advice/633536 "2012-09-23T00:23:42Z")
I had a really great first date the other night. I really like this girl and I am pretty sure she really likes me, I could tell by the way should looked at me. But now when I ask her for a 2nd date she says she is w… --- ## [How confident are you this guy is guilty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-confident-are-you-this-guy-is-guilty/635543)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-confident-are-you-this-guy-is-guilty/635543 "2012-09-22T22:30:14Z")
I have fucked up the poll. Another thread is coming --- ## [Skunked dog and a bad smelling house, need answers soon.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skunked-dog-and-a-bad-smelling-house-need-answers-soon/635467)
**Author:** [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skunked-dog-and-a-bad-smelling-house-need-answers-soon/635467 "2012-09-22T22:03:07Z")
The dog just got skunked. He then ran into the house, rubbed himself on my legs and started to roll on the rug before I realized what was up. The smell in the jeans will be resolved with fire. The dog was rushed to the… --- ## [How much do you and your spouse/SO cuddle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-and-your-spouse-so-cuddle/634372)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-and-your-spouse-so-cuddle/634372 "2012-09-22T21:26:04Z")
Now that I’ve been married for nearly a year and a half, I find that my wife and I spend a lot of time cuddling, so I got to wondering how much other couples cuddle. Note: For the purposes of this poll, cuddling is def… --- ## [2011 Honda Civic or 2012 Mazda 3 i touring? Or another car completely?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-honda-civic-or-2012-mazda-3-i-touring-or-another-car-completely/632970)
**Author:** [@supergoose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supergoose)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2011-honda-civic-or-2012-mazda-3-i-touring-or-another-car-completely/632970 "2012-09-22T21:06:26Z")
My 23 year old Volvo is at the point where it’s down for the count more often than not, so I’m getting a new (at least to me) car. Unfortunately, all I know about cars is what I’ve learned over the past week from Edmunds… --- ## [General Advice for Dating/Marriage after Death of First Spouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-advice-for-dating-marriage-after-death-of-first-spouse/635500)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/general-advice-for-dating-marriage-after-death-of-first-spouse/635500 "2012-09-22T19:11:40Z")
NOTE: This advice doesn’t apply to me in any meaningful way, as Mrs. Homie is (knock on wood) alive and well. But after reading this article, I got to wondering. What is the general protocol for relationships after one … --- ## [What could be possibly be reading?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-be-possibly-be-reading/634789)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-could-be-possibly-be-reading/634789 "2012-09-22T19:09:06Z")
My girlfriend of 17 years has been trying some new things lately. She wants us to eat our morning cereal from one large bowl sitting across from each other. She wants me to join her for her dog walks but walk a good dist… --- ## [What is it like becoming a physician?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-like-becoming-a-physician/635471)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-like-becoming-a-physician/635471 "2012-09-22T16:23:31Z")
A recent thread asked why people didn’t become physicians and some of the comments made me curious. What is it like becoming a physician, from entry into pre-med to being fully certified in one’s specialty? Positive an… --- ## [Was this request reasonable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-this-request-reasonable/635368)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-this-request-reasonable/635368 "2012-09-22T13:20:36Z")
I was at a flea market type store and they were selling used dvd’s. Their marked price was two dollars each or you could buy ten for fifteen dollars (which is $1.50 per dvd if you don’t want to do the math). I found a bu… --- ## [Your view of Islam, summed up in one word](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-view-of-islam-summed-up-in-one-word/635124)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 8:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-view-of-islam-summed-up-in-one-word/635124 "2012-09-22T08:58:58Z")
I do tend to support the posters here acting against those who have little experience of being around Muslims day to day, but on the other hand I don’t think that this board in general is anything like harsh enough on Is… --- ## [What were the happiest years of your life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-happiest-years-of-your-life/634998)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 8:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-happiest-years-of-your-life/634998 "2012-09-22T08:18:41Z")
During which years of your life do you consider yourself to have been the happiest? Can you include your current age (or age range) and where you were born and raised? Also include gender, if you want. --- ## [Tell Me About Flat Irons!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-flat-irons/635442)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-flat-irons/635442 "2012-09-22T03:46:18Z")
For hair, that is. My hair is now a tad over chin length, razor-cut into a few long layers. I’m too lazy to waste my time blow-drying it to turn UNDER at the ends. It has developed minor waves IN THE WRONG PLACES and th… --- ## [Do you have Will Rogers Foundation ads before your movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-will-rogers-foundation-ads-before-your-movies/635422)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-will-rogers-foundation-ads-before-your-movies/635422 "2012-09-22T03:11:18Z")
I’ve noticed an interesting phenomenon, and I’m curious about it. What better place to be curious than here? :slight\_smile: I live in the SF Bay Area (San Jose, specifically). In all the years I’ve lived here (since 198… --- ## [I have deep brown skidmarks on my underwear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-deep-brown-skidmarks-on-my-underwear/635225)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-deep-brown-skidmarks-on-my-underwear/635225 "2012-09-22T03:08:24Z")
Well, not really, but how often do you? --- ## [Tinnitus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinnitus/635457)
**Author:** [@MichaelCures](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelCures)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tinnitus/635457 "2012-09-22T02:12:38Z")
Hello there, I am new to this website and I do hope to learn and share on various topics and discussions. So how is your day doing so far? I would like to ask your thoughts with regards to Tinnitus, anyone had an experie… --- ## [Does Greenpeace have competent ship masters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-greenpeace-have-competent-ship-masters/635417)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-greenpeace-have-competent-ship-masters/635417 "2012-09-22T02:09:33Z")
Greenpeace maintains a small fleet of ships, which it employs for both scientific research and maritime protests. The protests are, at best, ethically questionable - they’re fond of blocking ports, boarding actions, spra… --- ## [Ladies: Would you get involved with a Saudi Arabian man?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-would-you-get-involved-with-a-saudi-arabian-man/633616)
**Author:** [@Blackberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackberry)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-would-you-get-involved-with-a-saudi-arabian-man/633616 "2012-09-22T00:41:04Z")
I met this Saudi Arabian guy the other day. He’s been in the U.S. for less than a year, but says he’s planning to stay permanently now. He seems very nice, successful, smart. But Saudi Arabia. I wouldn’t be worried about… --- ## [Liberals and Corporate Loyalty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberals-and-corporate-loyalty/635109)
**Author:** [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberals-and-corporate-loyalty/635109 "2012-09-22T00:34:02Z")
I move in pretty progressive circles (and am a pretty liberal guy myself). Family, friends, church, workplace–they’re mainly left-wingers, ranging from somewhere-to-the-left-of-center to way-over-by-the-foul-line-and-may… --- ## [Tax underpayment payment and avoidance thereof](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-underpayment-payment-and-avoidance-thereof/634990)
**Author:** [@lazybratsche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lazybratsche)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2012, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tax-underpayment-payment-and-avoidance-thereof/634990 "2012-09-21T23:54:36Z")
Today I was budgeting for the next year or so, mostly making sure that I set aside enough money for big anticipated expenses – holiday travel, refilling the heating oil tank, oh yeah taxes. I bet I’ll end up owing tax t… --- ## [Suing for Medical Malpractice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suing-for-medical-malpractice/573287)
**Author:** [@Jelymag](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jelymag)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2011, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suing-for-medical-malpractice/573287 "2011-03-03T20:46:04Z")
Well, hi everyone…I haven’t been around in a while. Hope you’re all well…I need some advice and at this point don’t feel comfortable asking people involved in my every day life. I thought maybe some folks here would ha… --- ## [I'm going to San Diego - What should I do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-san-diego-what-should-i-do/634063)
**Author:** [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2012, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-san-diego-what-should-i-do/634063 "2012-09-21T22:45:43Z")
That’s the gist. I’m going to be in San Diego for about a week taking a course. I have one more or less free day before the course starts. I’m doubtful that the surfing will be good on that particular day, so I’m not eve… --- ## [My dog has fleas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-has-fleas/634439)
**Author:** [@TheChileanBlob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheChileanBlob)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2012, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dog-has-fleas/634439 "2012-09-21T22:39:31Z")
My dog spent the weekend with my daughter and her dog, and came home scratching. I looked at her belly and was horrified to see several fleas. I use Frontline Plus on her every month, and she isn’t due for another dose u… --- ## [O.K., OK, Ok, ok, okay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/o-k-ok-ok-ok-okay/635071)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2012, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/o-k-ok-ok-ok-okay/635071 "2012-09-21T22:31:32Z")
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