# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1444 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1445 --- ## [After total hip replacement, operated leg is easily 1/2" shorter. We are not happy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-total-hip-replacement-operated-leg-is-easily-1-2-shorter-we-are-not-happy/634922)
**Author:** [@Stan\_Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stan_Shmenge)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-total-hip-replacement-operated-leg-is-easily-1-2-shorter-we-are-not-happy/634922 "2012-09-19T20:41:59Z")
It is making her walk with a bad gait. If she sits in a chair, you can see that one knee is shorter than the other. If she takes her flat sandal off her good leg, she walks almost normally. Surgeon says stuff like “she w… --- ## [Diet tips that actually work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-tips-that-actually-work/634860)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-tips-that-actually-work/634860 "2012-09-19T16:52:28Z")
Replace creme salad dressing with vinegar based ones, really good and delicious tip. Actually works and salads taste great without all the fat. Replace mayo with sour cream in tuna/pasta/egg salads, this one is also a g… --- ## [Women are more reluctant than men to date or marry down socio-economically. Is this bias changing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-are-more-reluctant-than-men-to-date-or-marry-down-socio-economically-is-this-bias-changing/634815)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-are-more-reluctant-than-men-to-date-or-marry-down-socio-economically-is-this-bias-changing/634815 "2012-09-19T16:33:07Z")
There’s an inbuilt bias professional women have against dating “down” socio-economically. A male doctor might marry a nurse and no one would blink. A female doctor would be much more likely to require same or higher soci… --- ## [Three Spatial Dimensions, Only One Time Dimension-Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-spatial-dimensions-only-one-time-dimension-why/634738)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-spatial-dimensions-only-one-time-dimension-why/634738 "2012-09-19T15:43:01Z")
Shouldn’t time also have three dimensions? Of course, having time dimensions perpendicular to each other is a bit confusing. Anyway, have three time dimensions ever been postulated? What does such an assumption do… --- ## [Is there a such thing as a person not belonging to any subculture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-such-thing-as-a-person-not-belonging-to-any-subculture/634999)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-such-thing-as-a-person-not-belonging-to-any-subculture/634999 "2012-09-19T15:01:30Z")
There are people I have known for years, and I can’t figure out what kind of subculture they belong to. It makes me wonder are they surpressing certain things about themselves or is it truly possible that they don’t fit … --- ## [Extra interactive crap on websites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-interactive-crap-on-websites/635122)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extra-interactive-crap-on-websites/635122 "2012-09-19T14:46:49Z")
Many many (although not all) websites these days have tons of extra little interactive crap and games that you can sign up for, participate in, whatever. For instance, if you go to NBC.com and try to watch full a full ep… --- ## [Favorite Day of the Week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-day-of-the-week/634827)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-day-of-the-week/634827 "2012-09-19T14:02:33Z")
Simply, right now, under whatever circumstances you find yourself, which day of the week do you like the best? I have an assumption it’ll be heavily weighted to a particular day, and I assume most think likewise, but th… --- ## [How often do you get maid service when you stay at a hotel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-get-maid-service-when-you-stay-at-a-hotel/635012)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-get-maid-service-when-you-stay-at-a-hotel/635012 "2012-09-19T12:52:01Z")
A thread in GQ (which it would have been handy for me to link to, but here’s where I let you down) reminded me of a question I’d been meaning to poll y’all about. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that I’m less and less … --- ## [Kids and divorce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-and-divorce/635146)
**Author:** [@sisu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sisu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kids-and-divorce/635146 "2012-09-19T10:54:02Z")
hey my wife and I are about to split and we will be sharing custody of our children with me having them for most weekends, school holidays etc probably about 30% of the time. Anyway this thread is not about mine or her … --- ## [Raspberry Pi \[ARM linux box\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raspberry-pi-arm-linux-box/627720)
**Author:** [@enomaj](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enomaj)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raspberry-pi-arm-linux-box/627720 "2012-09-19T07:12:14Z")
Has anyone heard of these? I’m thinking of getting one for hobby purposes. The main reason is that I liked playing around with YDLinux on my PS3 before I had to update. The biggest feature seems to be the price point a… --- ## [Tips for making homemade soap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-making-homemade-soap/631175)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-making-homemade-soap/631175 "2012-09-19T07:06:29Z")
I would like to start making my own soap! Because it’s neat, would be totally customizable wrt scent and color, and makes a good holiday gift. I’ve read up on soapmaking for the past few hours, and am most interested in … --- ## [Long lost love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-lost-love/634587)
**Author:** [@ishahid72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ishahid72)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-lost-love/634587 "2012-09-19T06:09:53Z")
Hi, I hope some one with experience and maturity can help me out in my decision. for 22 years ago while in highschool, a girl fell in love with me. She really loved my. She intiated the contact and tald about her love … --- ## [Does ”analingus” bother anyone else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-analingus-bother-anyone-else/635017)
**Author:** [@Che\_G.Anonymous\_Capitalist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Che_G.Anonymous_Capitalist)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-analingus-bother-anyone-else/635017 "2012-09-19T05:20:06Z")
It drives me wild. What is the purpose of the non-standard spelling ”analingus” for ”anilingus”? Is it supposed to be a joke? Ha ha, it has ”anal” in it? Is this a real problem or am I just being anal? Maybe Americans a… --- ## [Travelling from Scotland to Wales](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travelling-from-scotland-to-wales/620979)
**Author:** [@LVBoPeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LVBoPeep)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travelling-from-scotland-to-wales/620979 "2012-09-19T03:56:35Z")
In September, a close friend and I are celebrating our :eek: 40th birthdays by traveling to the UK to see the International Sheepdog Trial (SQUEE!!!). The trial is in Cardiff, Wales and we plan on catching the last two … --- ## [Tell me about your successful recovery from depression](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-successful-recovery-from-depression/634476)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-successful-recovery-from-depression/634476 "2012-09-19T03:02:57Z")
I am currently very depressed. It would certainly be motivating to read posts about how others pulled themselves out of the black pit. Tell me about how bad you were, and how good you are now. --- ## [Ask a (Female) 9-11 WTC Initial Responder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-a-female-9-11-wtc-initial-responder/634243)
**Author:** [@cynyc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cynyc)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-a-female-9-11-wtc-initial-responder/634243 "2012-09-19T03:02:43Z")
Maybe this will get me through the next few days. Simple questions please. --- ## [Does minor and unstructured weightlifting do anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-minor-and-unstructured-weightlifting-do-anything/634949)
**Author:** [@Tabby\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabby_Cat)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2012, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-minor-and-unstructured-weightlifting-do-anything/634949 "2012-09-19T01:14:54Z")
In particular, I’m trying to lose weight and get more “defined”. I don’t really want to get sweaty doing a routine, though, and I’m not sure if I have the willpower to stick to it anyway. What I’m doing now is, I’m runn… --- ## [Forbes Photographs 'Titans of Philanthropy'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forbes-photographs-titans-of-philanthropy/635112)
**Author:** [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forbes-photographs-titans-of-philanthropy/635112 "2012-09-18T22:59:30Z")
Thought this picture was pretty neat. It is an impressive line up. How many people could you name? I could only name 7 without reading. A question I have now is how tall is Leon Black? My google skills are lacking. I … --- ## [rodents and air conditioners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rodents-and-air-conditioners/635027)
**Author:** [@adhemar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhemar)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rodents-and-air-conditioners/635027 "2012-09-18T22:42:32Z")
I have a window unit air conditioner in my house. It has those little accordian pleated plastic pieces on each side that are supposed to fill in the gaps left in the window. They however do not , they left about a 1/4 in… --- ## [Is it safe / normal to send a scanned copy of your passport to a potential employer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-normal-to-send-a-scanned-copy-of-your-passport-to-a-potential-employer/635104)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_Panic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Panic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-normal-to-send-a-scanned-copy-of-your-passport-to-a-potential-employer/635104 "2012-09-18T21:22:06Z")
Long story short, I’ve applied for a job abroad, and I’ve now been given an offer to fly over and meet with the company. They’re offering to book me a flight, and I’ve been asked to send a scan of the first page of my pa… --- ## [Which things I can find in large quantities that sell well, legally?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-things-i-can-find-in-large-quantities-that-sell-well-legally/621326)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-things-i-can-find-in-large-quantities-that-sell-well-legally/621326 "2012-09-18T20:50:32Z")
Let’s try this again. Fish are out. And apparently flowers are out, even if they aren’t in anyone’s yard. :frowning: --- ## [What happened to our phone outlet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-our-phone-outlet/635084)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-our-phone-outlet/635084 "2012-09-18T20:15:10Z")
Kitchen phone: combination answering machine / cordless phone unit, wall-mounted. About 5 years back, our household phone sound quality went wayyyyy downhill suddenly - lots of static no matter which phone you were on. … --- ## [Why do hipsters pay for things in quarters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-hipsters-pay-for-things-in-quarters/571450)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-hipsters-pay-for-things-in-quarters/571450 "2012-09-18T18:22:38Z")
I read yelp a lot. I’ve read several complaints about service being slow because hipsters were paying for things in quarters. I have not really paid attention to this in the past. --- ## [How well-known is Terry Fox outside of Canada?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-known-is-terry-fox-outside-of-canada/634917)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-known-is-terry-fox-outside-of-canada/634917 "2012-09-18T18:03:57Z")
I just watched the end of a documentary on Terry and had a lump in my throat the entire time. It made me wonder; is he well-known internationally? Poll coming. --- ## [What to do about neighbour kitty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-about-neighbour-kitty/634906)
**Author:** [@FluffyBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FluffyBob)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-about-neighbour-kitty/634906 "2012-09-18T14:13:02Z")
We have cats, and they are spoiled, and they go outside a lot and have a good life, but they are well looked after, and are mostly in our yard. We also have a visitor that comes in several times a day (cautiously) to ea… --- ## [Hosting a wine-tasting party -- with strings attached!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hosting-a-wine-tasting-party-with-strings-attached/634445)
**Author:** [@smaje1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smaje1)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hosting-a-wine-tasting-party-with-strings-attached/634445 "2012-09-18T13:59:06Z")
Ever host one of those parties where you invite your friends and they’re expected to purchase something? Jewelry, wine, sex toys, tupperware, etc.? My good, good friend has recently started her own business where she se… --- ## [Is this rude?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-rude/634426)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 11:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-rude/634426 "2012-09-18T11:10:21Z")
Let’s say that someone fell out with a superior at work. John fell out with his boss, Jill, at work. The fall out is professional; it wasn’t as if John and Jill started punching each other or started yelling rude insults… --- ## [For Dopers Who Grew Up On Islands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-dopers-who-grew-up-on-islands/634938)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 11:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-dopers-who-grew-up-on-islands/634938 "2012-09-18T11:05:45Z")
I had a few questions, because I recently was able to spend a week on a small island (Nantucket). I thought-this is cool! But after biking around the place (and seeing the limits), I definitely felt cooped up. So I … --- ## [Visiting Nova Scotia and the Bay of Fundy Tide Changes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-nova-scotia-and-the-bay-of-fundy-tide-changes/635053)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-nova-scotia-and-the-bay-of-fundy-tide-changes/635053 "2012-09-18T08:49:56Z")
My wife and I will have two days in Nova Scotia and we’re interested in seeing the tidal action of the Bay of Fundy. Got any ideas of where to go and what to do? I was thinking of going on a boat tour that goes out onto… --- ## [Asperger's: What it's like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aspergers-what-its-like/630442)
**Author:** [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aspergers-what-its-like/630442 "2012-09-18T06:08:07Z")
Following on this thread, I wanted to repost this essay from an Aspie on what it is like to live with our condition. It is as heartfelt and evocative a description as I have ever read. I would reproduce the essay here, … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1443) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1445)