# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1474 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1475 --- ## [How painful is getting your teeth capped?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-painful-is-getting-your-teeth-capped/497390)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-painful-is-getting-your-teeth-capped/497390 "2012-07-29T14:43:04Z")
So it looks like I’m going to have to get two of my back teeth capped. Is it a painful process? Beyond that I hate having work done in my mouth. Makes me feel like I’m choking. --- ## [Fans without blades](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fans-without-blades/629735)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 8:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fans-without-blades/629735 "2012-07-29T08:02:33Z")
I’ve seen these fans in stores: A fan looking thing, but without the blades. Looks to me like a plastic base, and a plastic ring around imaginary blades. Has anyone tried one of these? Do they move air? If they move air,… --- ## [Suggest software/website to assemble/print a small album](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-software-website-to-assemble-print-a-small-album/629725)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-software-website-to-assemble-print-a-small-album/629725 "2012-07-29T07:13:50Z")
So my parents are having a party in a few weeks to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary, the birth of their first grandchild, and similar stuff. For the party, I’ve been gathering anecdotes and photos. I want some wa… --- ## [How Well Do You Wrap Presents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-do-you-wrap-presents/629699)
**Author:** [@minlokwat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minlokwat)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-do-you-wrap-presents/629699 "2012-07-29T05:39:08Z")
Three birthday parties in two days which meant three presents and three gifs to wrap. On present number three, I came to the realization that I really suck at this and looking at the finished job confirmed my opinion. … --- ## [The "design me an ideal workout!" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-design-me-an-ideal-workout-thread/629330)
**Author:** [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-design-me-an-ideal-workout-thread/629330 "2012-07-29T03:45:05Z")
Inspired by DSeid here, I’d like this to be a thread where you can post details about yourself and others on the board can design a workout for you. Me: 34-year-old female, 5’11", 208 pounds. Very clean eater. Curren… --- ## [Anybody know much about antique porcelain? (Garage sale find)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-know-much-about-antique-porcelain-garage-sale-find/629702)
**Author:** [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2012, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-know-much-about-antique-porcelain-garage-sale-find/629702 "2012-07-29T03:33:46Z")
Picked up a very pretty porcelain pitcher this morning at a garage sale. It has some wear around the edges and normal porcelain crackling, but otherwise in very nice shape with no chips or cracks. There is a hallmark on… --- ## [Foster parent baby shower?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foster-parent-baby-shower/629534)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foster-parent-baby-shower/629534 "2012-07-28T23:01:24Z")
Yestetday I got an e-vite from my aunt for her daughters foster parent baby shower :dubious: About 2 years ago, my cousin had tried to have a kid. Doctors discovered a softball sized tumor on one of her ovaries. They re… --- ## [Has Israel expanded its boundaries beyond the 1947 UN dictated partition?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-israel-expanded-its-boundaries-beyond-the-1947-un-dictated-partition/369275)
**Author:** [@wisernow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wisernow)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-israel-expanded-its-boundaries-beyond-the-1947-un-dictated-partition/369275 "2012-07-28T20:14:48Z")
I am not sure whether this thread belongs here or not. Mods please move as appropriate. The only reason I post it here is because I wish to confirm what I have learnt, that since 1947 when the state of Israel was create… --- ## [Your partner can't/won't discuss their work - would this annoy you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-partner-cant-wont-discuss-their-work-would-this-annoy-you/629552)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-partner-cant-wont-discuss-their-work-would-this-annoy-you/629552 "2012-07-28T18:53:37Z")
Its something of a common trope in movies and television shows that when one partner has an occupation that they are unable to discuss with others outside work (such as sensitive areas of law enforcement, intelligence wo… --- ## [Why Do the Men In The Erectile Dysfunction Ads Creep Me Out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-men-in-the-erectile-dysfunction-ads-creep-me-out/629408)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-the-men-in-the-erectile-dysfunction-ads-creep-me-out/629408 "2012-07-28T17:23:12Z")
I can’t quite put my finger on it but there is something consistently creepy about the men in E.D. commercials; whether it be Cialis or Viagra (those are the most prevalent brands that I see commercials for). Does anyone… --- ## [Digital Keyboard Recommendation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-keyboard-recommendation/629503)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/digital-keyboard-recommendation/629503 "2012-07-28T16:40:01Z")
I’m looking for a digital keyboard to replace my old one. I want 88 full-size keys, action sufficiently close to an acoustic piano, and (here’s where it gets problematic) I want an assortment of classic keyboard sounds c… --- ## [Canadian Fiance Immigrating - Halp!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-fiance-immigrating-halp/629338)
**Author:** [@elninost0rm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elninost0rm)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-fiance-immigrating-halp/629338 "2012-07-28T14:51:14Z")
D’oh. Placeholder until I can flesh this out. Accidentally submitted. Delete if necessary. --- ## [What's wrong with Canadian lawyers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-canadian-lawyers/628831)
**Author:** [@pseudotriton\_ruber\_ruber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pseudotriton_ruber_ruber)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-canadian-lawyers/628831 "2012-07-28T14:37:46Z")
I’ve been intrigued by the probability that I have a legitimate claim to Canadian citizenship (LSS: my dad was born in Canada, emigrated to the US, and I was born here) and have written several query letters to various C… --- ## [Parents - how much did having children change your life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-how-much-did-having-children-change-your-life/628661)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-how-much-did-having-children-change-your-life/628661 "2012-07-28T11:28:56Z")
I don’t have kids of my own - that I know of - so it’s one of the many facets of human existence on which I lack perspective. I know there are many fathers and mothers on the Dope - how much did you life change? I’ve ra… --- ## [Is it really fair to diss Sally Ride for not coming out & being a role model for young gay women?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-really-fair-to-diss-sally-ride-for-not-coming-out-being-a-role-model-for-young-gay-women/629533)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 7:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-really-fair-to-diss-sally-ride-for-not-coming-out-being-a-role-model-for-young-gay-women/629533 "2012-07-28T07:22:28Z")
She was the first American female astronaut in space. That’s a pretty hefty accomplishment by itself. Her decision to keep her sexuality private was entirely her business, she should not be judged for it. America’s Firs… --- ## [Written words in dreams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/written-words-in-dreams/629243)
**Author:** [@GusNSpot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GusNSpot)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/written-words-in-dreams/629243 "2012-07-28T06:43:39Z")
The last few years my dreams are including signs, labels and things that are printed. No hand drawn cursive… My wife says I have some dyslexia but I have never been diagnosed as such. Anyway, when I see words in my dr… --- ## [Sally Ride: "Openly Gay"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sally-ride-openly-gay/629266)
**Author:** [@Just\_Ed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Ed)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sally-ride-openly-gay/629266 "2012-07-28T05:32:34Z")
Didn’t want to clutter the memorial thread with this, but it struck me as odd, and I wanted to get some opinions (this is from the Huffington Post): Now, I want to preface this by saying I have the utmost respect for D… --- ## [English or western riding for a young child?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-or-western-riding-for-a-young-child/629515)
**Author:** [@Blue\_Mood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blue_Mood)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-or-western-riding-for-a-young-child/629515 "2012-07-28T05:06:40Z")
My sister’s five-year-old daughter is just starting to ride. Her riding teacher says she is a natural, and has had her try both the English and western styles. Her mother is concerned about the former though, as the sadd… --- ## [Your Olympic 2012 Hotties](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-olympic-2012-hotties/629648)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-olympic-2012-hotties/629648 "2012-07-28T04:56:26Z")
Watching the cavalcade during the opening ceremonies, there were quite a few lookers that I saw - so many that I couldn’t keep track. Plus, I wasn’t near a computer… But I’m sure the more salacious among you found a bu… --- ## [Favorite Republican Quotes (Current or Past)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-republican-quotes-current-or-past/629647)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-republican-quotes-current-or-past/629647 "2012-07-28T04:44:38Z")
A nice, entertaining idea of putting down your favorite dumb-ass, oxymoronic, funny quote that actually came out of the lips of a Republican struck me and I thought starting a thread might be fun. As of right now I only… --- ## [Question about secured loan (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-secured-loan-need-answer-fast/629612)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-secured-loan-need-answer-fast/629612 "2012-07-28T04:22:49Z")
So, my inlaws were once in a much better financial position than they are now. When one of their nephews was in dire financial straits, they loaned him $10k. He gave them as a surety against the loan a diamond ring whi… --- ## [The aesthetics of wind turbines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aesthetics-of-wind-turbines/629508)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aesthetics-of-wind-turbines/629508 "2012-07-28T02:41:00Z")
There’s proposals to build some wind turbines near where I live, and people are up in arms about it. In terms purely of how they look (although feel free to add other opinions, which would be too nuanced for a poll) what… --- ## [Butter or margarine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butter-or-margarine/629636)
**Author:** [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butter-or-margarine/629636 "2012-07-28T02:32:17Z")
Butter Margarine Neither Something else --- ## [\[Colorado movie theater shooting\] On Trial, Speculation; What we know](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colorado-movie-theater-shooting-on-trial-speculation-what-we-know/629265)
**Author:** [@dngnb8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dngnb8)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colorado-movie-theater-shooting-on-trial-speculation-what-we-know/629265 "2012-07-28T01:50:44Z")
So much information and misinformation is being disseminated regarding James Holmes. It reminds me of the Zimmerman/Martin Case. I thought this would be a good exercise for us and with the council we have on these boar… --- ## [Without warning, your spouse/SO says you need to go on the run, or risk death: Part II](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-warning-your-spouse-so-says-you-need-to-go-on-the-run-or-risk-death-part-ii/629467)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-warning-your-spouse-so-says-you-need-to-go-on-the-run-or-risk-death-part-ii/629467 "2012-07-28T01:49:35Z")
Based on this thread. The consensus of the other thread seems to be that most people would hit the road if their significant other showed up and said “we’ve got to get away from here. NOW!” But several of us said that … --- ## [How Would a Lawn Party (1700 AD Versailles) Compare With a Modern One?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-a-lawn-party-1700-ad-versailles-compare-with-a-modern-one/629629)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-a-lawn-party-1700-ad-versailles-compare-with-a-modern-one/629629 "2012-07-28T01:43:50Z")
I imagine that King Louis XIIII threw some pretty nice parties at his palace in Versailles. I wonder how these would compare with a modern upper class lawn party: -food: probably pretty good at Versailles…but no out of… --- ## [What can you tell me about pneumothorax?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-you-tell-me-about-pneumothorax/629177)
**Author:** [@Gukumatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gukumatz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2012, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-you-tell-me-about-pneumothorax/629177 "2012-07-28T00:30:40Z")
So I’m currently enjoying the hospitality of, uh, an hospital since my right lung decided to quit the game and fold saturday night. (Spontaneous primary pneumothorax) I fit the profile lile a glove, apparently - tall, th… --- ## [Stores With Fake Sales](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stores-with-fake-sales/628950)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stores-with-fake-sales/628950 "2012-07-27T23:37:31Z")
Sales are ubiquitous-end of season, clearance, etc. Its a normal way to conduct business. My gripe is with outfits like K\*hls-they mark the inventory up 30%, then announce a “30%” sale. Is this dishonest? And every week… --- ## [Things that stereotypical red-staters and blue-staters would both enjoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-stereotypical-red-staters-and-blue-staters-would-both-enjoy/629505)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-stereotypical-red-staters-and-blue-staters-would-both-enjoy/629505 "2012-07-27T19:58:41Z")
We all know the stereotypes of red-staters (Gods, guns, NFL footall, NASCAR) and blue-staters (arugala, soy lattes, atheism). Let’s leave aside all the really negative ones (racists, traitors, etc.) and focus on just the… --- ## [Persons raised Christian: Did/does your church teach Biblical inerrancy, and if so...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persons-raised-christian-did-does-your-church-teach-biblical-inerrancy-and-if-so/629142)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2012, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persons-raised-christian-did-does-your-church-teach-biblical-inerrancy-and-if-so/629142 "2012-07-27T19:10:02Z")
did you ever notice any contradictions as a child? If so, did you ever bring the matter up? If so, how did your parents, Sunday School teachers, pastors, and such answer your questions? A couple of things before we begi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1473) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1475)