# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1527 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1528 --- ## [What are these plates called?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-plates-called/620416)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-plates-called/620416 "2012-05-02T01:02:27Z")
This picture circulated on Pinterest a while ago. I think these plates are gorgeous and would look just right in my kitchen. My only problem is, what are they? How do I get some? Please help. --- ## [Can someone explain Furry Fandom to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-furry-fandom-to-me/619965)
**Author:** [@living\_in\_hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/living_in_hell)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-furry-fandom-to-me/619965 "2012-05-02T00:18:57Z")
I am pretty open minded and liberal but WTH is this about? What is the appeal? I really don’t understand it…especially as a fetish? What is sexual about this? --- ## [Rational answers to this proposition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rational-answers-to-this-proposition/620574)
**Author:** [@Sheriru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sheriru)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rational-answers-to-this-proposition/620574 "2012-05-01T22:50:40Z")
What is your opinion on this. What if every human being who committed an inhuman act, and given second chances failed to be taken, was put into a rocket and shot into the sun? My humble opinion is that first it would a… --- ## [Why so few Americans in grad school in science areas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-few-americans-in-grad-school-in-science-areas/620358)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-few-americans-in-grad-school-in-science-areas/620358 "2012-05-01T18:04:48Z")
I think it’s because they figure they can get a good job with just a BS degree and don’t want to spend any more time in school. --- ## [Protesting at Citi Field -- Legal Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-at-citi-field-legal-question/620360)
**Author:** [@Bpelta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bpelta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/protesting-at-citi-field-legal-question/620360 "2012-05-01T17:16:52Z")
On May 20, there is an Orthodox Jewish protest against the dangers of the Internet. They booked Citi Field Stadium for the protest. I’m joining a counter-protest. How do we legally protest? Can we protest just outside … --- ## [Do you use your car's parking/emergency brake daily?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-your-cars-parking-emergency-brake-daily/618413)
**Author:** [@Girl\_From\_Mars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Girl_From_Mars)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-your-cars-parking-emergency-brake-daily/618413 "2012-05-01T16:51:27Z")
I was listening to a recent Car Talk podcast, where a woman rang up asking about some advice she’d received recommending her to use her ‘emergency brake’ daily, which she was very surprised by. I figured this was someth… --- ## [Will questions in Maryland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-questions-in-maryland/620520)
**Author:** [@Flightlessbird1983](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flightlessbird1983)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-questions-in-maryland/620520 "2012-05-01T16:11:34Z")
My mother-in-law passed away April 2011 in Maryland and her lawyer filed her Will with the appropriate county Register of Wills and resigned. She has two sons (my husband who lives here and his brother who has lived in a… --- ## [Mitt's College Transcripts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitts-college-transcripts/619892)
**Author:** [@Attack\_from\_the\_3rd\_dimension](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Attack_from_the_3rd_dimension)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mitts-college-transcripts/619892 "2012-05-01T15:47:02Z")
I note that the discussion of Obama’s college transcripts seems to be getting thrown down the quarry. Do we have access to Mitt’s transcripts, taxes, or any other similar information? I’m just curious. --- ## [Americans who've been to England lately, chip n' pin credit card problems?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-whove-been-to-england-lately-chip-n-pin-credit-card-problems/620425)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-whove-been-to-england-lately-chip-n-pin-credit-card-problems/620425 "2012-05-01T13:59:15Z")
A miracle occurred and I am going to England in June! Land of Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and Harry Potter! Douglas Adams, Monty Python, Bridget Jones, to say nothing of the dog! Anyway, how much of a pain is the dif… --- ## [Road Trip, need a phone.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-trip-need-a-phone/620466)
**Author:** [@Snake\_Plissken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snake_Plissken)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/road-trip-need-a-phone/620466 "2012-05-01T06:18:13Z")
I’m driving from St Paul to LA this week. I’m just looking for a phone that will work. I dont want to get into a contract, and I know I dont want to have anything to do with ATT. I have no experience with cell phones. Wh… --- ## [dSLR vs mirrorless cameras](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dslr-vs-mirrorless-cameras/620061)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dslr-vs-mirrorless-cameras/620061 "2012-05-01T04:29:43Z")
How do dSLRs and electronic viewfinder interchangeable lens (EVIL) cameras compare? How do their lenses compare? From what I’ve been able to gather, it seems that if you want every inch of performance you can get, dSLRs… --- ## [History of Christianity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/history-of-christianity/620399)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/history-of-christianity/620399 "2012-05-01T01:42:45Z")
This question was spurred by a show I saw part of recently called a History of Christianity. The portion of the show I saw was talking about the myriad different denominations of Christianity found within the USA, and … --- ## [Are affluent people more attractive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-affluent-people-more-attractive/620300)
**Author:** [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-affluent-people-more-attractive/620300 "2012-04-30T23:47:41Z")
The other day I was involved in a Facebook conversation with somebody who made a statement to the effect that children who attended a particular elementary school were “beautiful.” I responded that this isn’t too surpris… --- ## [International Travel Advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-travel-advice/620413)
**Author:** [@drewtwo99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewtwo99)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/international-travel-advice/620413 "2012-04-30T23:08:06Z")
Hey everyone! I’m about to fly out of the United States for the first time in my life. It’s a business trip (working in the north sea now), but I was just wondering if you all had any advice for international flights. I’… --- ## [Have you not been interested in drugs or tried them but not liked them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-not-been-interested-in-drugs-or-tried-them-but-not-liked-them/620397)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-not-been-interested-in-drugs-or-tried-them-but-not-liked-them/620397 "2012-04-30T22:28:02Z")
I think pot should be legal, regulated, and taxed, but I’ve never tried it–on purpose. Once a friend of mine lit up out of the blue in my car, and I got a contact high (a pretty decent one). I kindof got the giggles, I c… --- ## [Did you ever have trouble knowing your left and right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-have-trouble-knowing-your-left-and-right/619934)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-have-trouble-knowing-your-left-and-right/619934 "2012-04-30T21:11:20Z")
There’s a new study on people that have trouble knowing knowing their left from their right. http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/\_news/2012/04/24/11359120-why-some-cant-tell-left-from-right?lite I’m assuming they are mostly t… --- ## ["Somebody tied rubber gloves to our trees!" - Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-tied-rubber-gloves-to-our-trees-why/620234)
**Author:** [@flyboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flyboy)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/somebody-tied-rubber-gloves-to-our-trees-why/620234 "2012-04-30T21:02:10Z")
This is the call I received from my wife yesterday morning while I was traveling. The question is, why in the world would someone do this? The call chilled my blood, which probably hasn’t happened since I was six years o… --- ## [wedding or kids dance recital](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-or-kids-dance-recital/620259)
**Author:** [@geddylee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/geddylee)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wedding-or-kids-dance-recital/620259 "2012-04-30T20:35:27Z")
hi there, I know this might have been asked before and maybe i am over thinking this. My girls, ages 6 and 9, have a dance recital the same saturday every year since they were toddlers. My cousin (out of state) is gettin… --- ## [Do you fill out product registration cards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-fill-out-product-registration-cards/620291)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-fill-out-product-registration-cards/620291 "2012-04-30T20:03:04Z")
The ones that come with a new purchase of something. They usually have some vague wording about product updates blah blah blah. I never do. I get enough spam/junk mail. --- ## [Multiple Apple IDs - what a mess!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-apple-ids-what-a-mess/620409)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/multiple-apple-ids-what-a-mess/620409 "2012-04-30T18:26:54Z")
I have at least 3 different Apple IDs and it is a mess. I only ever wanted one. And I don’t know how I could have avoided it! First I got an iPod and iTunes and created an ID. Then I bought an iMac and bought a MobileMe… --- ## [Does your pet's pretentious name reflect your income/class?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-pets-pretentious-name-reflect-your-income-class/603965)
**Author:** [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-pets-pretentious-name-reflect-your-income-class/603965 "2012-04-30T18:21:18Z")
In GD, Paul Fussell is quoted: Upper-middles like to show off their costly educations by naming their cats Spinoza, Clytemnestra, and Candide, which means, as you’ll have inferred already, that it’s in large part the cl… --- ## [valid ticket or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valid-ticket-or-not/620426)
**Author:** [@blk81](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blk81)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valid-ticket-or-not/620426 "2012-04-30T18:11:38Z")
I have a side question to this thread. i was recently pulled over for speeding (Baltimore city), yes i pulled over right away on the main highway into the city. the LEO never told me how fast he clocked me or even that … --- ## [What do you wish people complimented and paid attention to, about you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wish-people-complimented-and-paid-attention-to-about-you/618719)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-wish-people-complimented-and-paid-attention-to-about-you/618719 "2012-04-30T17:49:39Z")
Of the aspects or topics related to you\*: What do you like for others to pay attention to? What do you wish they paid more attention to? What do you like others to compliment you about? What do you wish people complime… --- ## [I'm having heart surgery...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-heart-surgery/620147)
**Author:** [@3waygeek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3waygeek)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-heart-surgery/620147 "2012-04-30T17:47:24Z")
For at least the last four years, I’ve had mitral valve regurgitation, which has gotten significantly worse over the last 18 months. In that time, I’ve had two bouts of atrial fibrillation, as well as shortness of breath… --- ## [Memories and reflections on the 20th anniversary of the LA riots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memories-and-reflections-on-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-la-riots/620219)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memories-and-reflections-on-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-la-riots/620219 "2012-04-30T16:47:46Z")
Haven’t seen another thread on this… Tomorrow marks the 20th anniversary(!) of the start of the 1992 LA riots. Hard to believe it’s been so long. What are your memories of that event? Thoughts on its legacy/repercus… --- ## [Women: What are the psychological effects of overemphasis on women's looks and sexuality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-what-are-the-psychological-effects-of-overemphasis-on-womens-looks-and-sexuality/618454)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-what-are-the-psychological-effects-of-overemphasis-on-womens-looks-and-sexuality/618454 "2012-04-30T15:55:35Z")
I take it for granted that at least in Western societies, there is overemphasis on women’s looks and sexuality. I would like to know what negative effects (especially in terms of women’s cognition, feelings and behavior… --- ## ["Naval Power" in Afghanistan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naval-power-in-afghanistan/620120)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naval-power-in-afghanistan/620120 "2012-04-30T15:46:58Z")
I recently ran across this comment on a (US) political candidate: “…advocates increasing use of naval power to stabilize the situation in Afghanistan rather than increasing ground troop levels.” For the record, here’s … --- ## [Marriage: working harder vs. giving up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-working-harder-vs-giving-up/620292)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marriage-working-harder-vs-giving-up/620292 "2012-04-30T14:40:26Z")
First and foremost, this is purely hypothetical. I am not married, I have never been married, and I am posing this question simply out of idle curiosity. Over my lifetime, I have encountered some couples who were deepl… --- ## [Does a hotel owner have a moral obiigation to support feral cat populations on theiir properties?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-hotel-owner-have-a-moral-obiigation-to-support-feral-cat-populations-on-theiir-properties/618785)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-a-hotel-owner-have-a-moral-obiigation-to-support-feral-cat-populations-on-theiir-properties/618785 "2012-04-30T14:27:38Z")
The group “Alley Cat Allies” supports the feeding and neutering (those they can trap) feral cat populations. Is this good idea? Dispute described here --- ## [Is There Anything to Do in NYC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-to-do-in-nyc/567190)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2012, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-to-do-in-nyc/567190 "2012-04-30T12:21:42Z")
The wife and I are starting to make plans for the month of April 2012 – next year, not this year. We want to take the entire month off and finally see New York City, followed by a stay in our beloved Hawaii. She’s always… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1526) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1528)