# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1448 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1449 --- ## [Shit test/fitness test](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shit-test-fitness-test/633741)
**Author:** [@Tabby\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabby_Cat)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shit-test-fitness-test/633741 "2012-09-12T18:53:00Z")
I recently stumbled upon a thread on this forum talking about shit tests, or fitness tests, where a woman “tests” her boyfriend / husband by throwing crap at him and seeing how confident, capable, or “fit” he is. I must… --- ## [Recommend a home security system](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-home-security-system/618105)
**Author:** [@Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glory)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-home-security-system/618105 "2012-09-12T18:41:43Z")
Our house was burglarized last night. Luckily, they were after only jewelry and we didn’t have a lot. What we lost mostly sentimental (my grandmother’s charm bracelet - each charm picked out by my grandfather, my husband… --- ## [Now This is What I'm Talking About, or Why I'm an NRA Member](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-this-is-what-im-talking-about-or-why-im-an-nra-member/633926)
**Author:** [@cynyc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cynyc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-this-is-what-im-talking-about-or-why-im-an-nra-member/633926 "2012-09-12T18:33:40Z")
“Battle of Athens”: 13 min video with sound. Enjoy! http://voxvocispublicus.homestead.com/Battle-of-Athens.html --- ## [The ethics/morality of taking unemployment when you have savings.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ethics-morality-of-taking-unemployment-when-you-have-savings/634402)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ethics-morality-of-taking-unemployment-when-you-have-savings/634402 "2012-09-12T18:33:13Z")
Because of a power struggle between the CEO and the President of the company, I find myself involuntarily out of a job for the first time since, well, ever\*. I have substantial savings and investments - enough to last m… --- ## [US actions hurt British?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-actions-hurt-british/634188)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-actions-hurt-british/634188 "2012-09-12T18:09:48Z")
I was shocked-appalled really-by the revelations in a recent National Geographic documentary showing what happened when Britain had to deal with the 2006 liquid explosives plot. Britain became aware of the plot early on … --- ## ["I'd like to buy these breath mints" "Sure I'll just need your SSN and DOB..."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-buy-these-breath-mints-sure-ill-just-need-your-ssn-and-dob/633997)
**Author:** [@oreally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oreally)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-buy-these-breath-mints-sure-ill-just-need-your-ssn-and-dob/633997 "2012-09-12T17:25:13Z")
Obvious exaggeration, but I swear we’re heading that way… Anyone else feel requests for info like this are getting out of hand, despite the warnings and problems in recent years with ID theft? I actually had my new den… --- ## [Wedding dancefloor etiquette, or, "Get off my man, beyotch!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-dancefloor-etiquette-or-get-off-my-man-beyotch/634322)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-dancefloor-etiquette-or-get-off-my-man-beyotch/634322 "2012-09-12T17:21:38Z")
Dear Sassy Young Thing, My SO is a lovable guy, friends with everybody, jovial, gregarious, and loves to have fun on the dance floor. After I was introduced to you as his serious girlfriend and that was made clear, I’ve… --- ## [Tips on developing a new signature?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-on-developing-a-new-signature/634515)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-on-developing-a-new-signature/634515 "2012-09-12T16:49:59Z")
Is it even possible, or do you oog back into your old one? The river of time (and electronic signing things at stores) have worn my signature into a line with two bumps on it. I’m acquiring a new last name next month, … --- ## [Junior Tennis Champion-Too fat to play. Fair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junior-tennis-champion-too-fat-to-play-fair/634244)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/junior-tennis-champion-too-fat-to-play-fair/634244 "2012-09-12T16:30:30Z")
I don’t follow tennis and didn’t know who the young lady was until today. But my mind is a-working over the story about her: I can’t make up my mind on how I feel about this! On one hand, I agree with her mother. Th… --- ## [Talk to me of hormonal imbalances, hormonal changes, and all the tests that come with them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-of-hormonal-imbalances-hormonal-changes-and-all-the-tests-that-come-with-them/634254)
**Author:** [@Ruffian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruffian)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-of-hormonal-imbalances-hormonal-changes-and-all-the-tests-that-come-with-them/634254 "2012-09-12T15:30:11Z")
I’m 39. And a half. I know this means menopause will start knocking on my door, but I say fuck off. I don’t think it’s taking me seriously, though, and is stubbornly refusing to leave. :::knock knock knock::: I have… --- ## [Swollen feet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swollen-feet/634357)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swollen-feet/634357 "2012-09-12T15:06:52Z")
You are not my doctor. I am not your patient. I should see a real doctor (I have called my doctor’s office) The long term solution is to lose 250lb. I am a disgust blob of flesh and I am properly ashamed of myself. I am… --- ## [Japanese Porn is Really Weird (Warning: Descriptions)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-porn-is-really-weird-warning-descriptions/118051)
**Author:** [@Karellen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karellen)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-porn-is-really-weird-warning-descriptions/118051 "2012-09-12T13:12:43Z")
Standard Disclaimer: This is not intended to be any kind of serious sociological criticism or judgement against the Japanese people or their culture, or any kind of insular triumphalism about the so-called “normalcy” of … --- ## [Tell Me About The University Of Mississippi (aka "Ole Miss")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-the-university-of-mississippi-aka-ole-miss/634296)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-the-university-of-mississippi-aka-ole-miss/634296 "2012-09-12T06:44:10Z")
My niece’s daughter looks like she might be getting a full, four year scholarship to “Ole Miss” - the University of Mississippi. Basically, this is really great news for her and the family. However, I don’t know much ab… --- ## [Thank you notes for condolence cards: Yea or nay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-notes-for-condolence-cards-yea-or-nay/521058)
**Author:** [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-notes-for-condolence-cards-yea-or-nay/521058 "2012-09-12T06:15:51Z")
Miss Manners and Emily Post both say “Yea.” One should write thank you notes for condolence cards received. I can’t imagine a more onerous thing for a bereaved family. I’m kind of stickler for the formalities – handwrit… --- ## [Do you consider the following assumption racist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-consider-the-following-assumption-racist/634252)
**Author:** [@ecoaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ecoaster)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-consider-the-following-assumption-racist/634252 "2012-09-12T06:13:47Z")
I made the claim that I thought most black male teens in my city ride stolen bikes. This is based primarily on observation of people riding bikes and also on working in a high school where a lot of black kids rode stole… --- ## [What I Would like in a Phone - How to Get?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-i-would-like-in-a-phone-how-to-get/634196)
**Author:** [@ethelbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ethelbert)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-i-would-like-in-a-phone-how-to-get/634196 "2012-09-12T05:12:52Z")
Right now I use a TracFone and I am reasonably happy with it, mostly because it is so cheap. However there are a few things I would like and don’t have; A half decent camera. Ability to use apps. WiFi capability. No da… --- ## [Cynicism. Pass It On](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cynicism-pass-it-on/634265)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cynicism-pass-it-on/634265 "2012-09-12T03:03:56Z")
Am I the only one who is unable to take thoseValues.com motivational billboards at face value? The sentiment they express really can’t be argued with, yet they’ve always made me uneasy- especially after seeing one yester… --- ## [You can't win; you can't break even; you can't even win the game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-you-cant-break-even-you-cant-even-win-the-game/633995)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-win-you-cant-break-even-you-cant-even-win-the-game/633995 "2012-09-12T02:33:41Z")
Called Ginsberg’s Theorem (which apparently was originally coined in a thermodynamics context, not a political or philosophical one), it typically goes: You can’t win. You can’t break even. You can’t even quit the gam… --- ## [Who Here Has Built A Treehouse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-has-built-a-treehouse/634234)
**Author:** [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-has-built-a-treehouse/634234 "2012-09-12T02:19:29Z")
My friends and I built ours in Pete’s backyard. His property was at his folk’s house with 8 acres of woods in Stow, Ohio. It had 2 rooms and patio! A trap-door to the roof and it stretched between 5 trees! Of course,… --- ## [What DID Sandy Berger stuff down his pants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-sandy-berger-stuff-down-his-pants/634442)
**Author:** [@Hottius\_Maximus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hottius_Maximus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-sandy-berger-stuff-down-his-pants/634442 "2012-09-12T01:19:20Z")
I know there has been an ongoing controversy on Sandy Berger and what he may or may not have taken from the National Archives. I find it interesting that he resigned from practicing law to avoid any cross examination on… --- ## [What kind of doctor do I see about this back thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-doctor-do-i-see-about-this-back-thing/633702)
**Author:** [@Sateryn76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sateryn76)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-doctor-do-i-see-about-this-back-thing/633702 "2012-09-12T00:49:42Z")
Forgive me - I’ve been to the doctor for unplanned things maybe three times in my life, and I don’t know what kind of doctor/specialist to see. I appear to be having problems with my sacro-iliac joint (pelvic). It migh… --- ## [How to plan for a nice, non-confrontational visit with kinda-estranged mom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-plan-for-a-nice-non-confrontational-visit-with-kinda-estranged-mom/624885)
**Author:** [@smaje1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smaje1)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-plan-for-a-nice-non-confrontational-visit-with-kinda-estranged-mom/624885 "2012-09-12T00:35:48Z")
My mom and I have been on the outs for nearly a year. Now, after and handful of Skype sessions and a few sterile emails, she and my dad are flying across the country for a 12-hour visit – to see my daughter, their grandd… --- ## [Recommend a Toto Washlet toilet seat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-toto-washlet-toilet-seat/634422)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-toto-washlet-toilet-seat/634422 "2012-09-12T00:03:43Z")
Thinking of buying a Toto Washlet toilet seat for my wife for our upcoming anniversary. She really liked these during our trip to Japan a couple of years ago, and she’s talked in the past about wanting one for our house… --- ## [Share your tips for successfully taking an online course!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-tips-for-successfully-taking-an-online-course/634370)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-tips-for-successfully-taking-an-online-course/634370 "2012-09-11T23:55:54Z")
I’m taking an online course from coursera and I’d like to successfully finish the class as well as learn the material. I’m thinking I need to designate a specific time to attend the online lectures and eliminate all oth… --- ## [Church opposes same sex marriage, premarital sex. Why is only one of these positions offensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/church-opposes-same-sex-marriage-premarital-sex-why-is-only-one-of-these-positions-offensive/634287)
**Author:** [@KellyCriterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KellyCriterion)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/church-opposes-same-sex-marriage-premarital-sex-why-is-only-one-of-these-positions-offensive/634287 "2012-09-11T23:33:09Z")
Where are the “sex before marriage supporters” and why don’t they seem to be as critical of the church as those who support same sex marriage? What am I missing? --- ## [Ask the Medical Marijuana care giver.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-medical-marijuana-care-giver/634200)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-medical-marijuana-care-giver/634200 "2012-09-11T22:21:17Z")
After reading obbn’s thread regarding chronic pain I thought I would start an ‘Ask’ thread. My first. My 83 year old mother has severe pain from a number of back problems. Including crushed vertebrae. Nothing has hel… --- ## [Honoring 9/11](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honoring-9-11/634436)
**Author:** [@IceQube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IceQube)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honoring-9-11/634436 "2012-09-11T22:12:06Z")
How does one honor 9/11? Is there someplace to which we can send the families of victims cards, as there is with military veterans and active military personnel? --- ## [Women (and metrosexual men): Do you find the claims on cosmetics offensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-and-metrosexual-men-do-you-find-the-claims-on-cosmetics-offensive/634395)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Linctus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Linctus)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-and-metrosexual-men-do-you-find-the-claims-on-cosmetics-offensive/634395 "2012-09-11T21:56:10Z")
I was just reading the back page of a month old issue of New Scientist where it highlighted with amusement some hair care product that would turn your hair purple “as nature intended” with its plant extracts and non arti… --- ## [Best 9-11 Real Time Reporting Award Goes to....HOWARD STERN](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-9-11-real-time-reporting-award-goes-to-howard-stern/634319)
**Author:** [@cynyc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cynyc)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-9-11-real-time-reporting-award-goes-to-howard-stern/634319 "2012-09-11T21:55:41Z")
I ran into this just prior 9-11-2011–ten years later. This is audio only on youtube but I’m sure you can find sound files elsewhere. I was surprised too. So if you care to… --- ## [How to help a PTSD victim?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-help-a-ptsd-victim/634327)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2012, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-help-a-ptsd-victim/634327 "2012-09-11T21:46:55Z")
I’m sure I’m not the only one with a loved one with PTSD. My guy has it from his experiences as a first responder at Ground Zero, as I shared over inthis thread. \*\*cynyc \*\*suggested I start this thread, and I think that’… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1447) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1449)