# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1543 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1544 --- ## [Poll for Female Dopers: Opinion on a particular type of porn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-for-female-dopers-opinion-on-a-particular-type-of-porn/617622)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-for-female-dopers-opinion-on-a-particular-type-of-porn/617622 "2012-04-04T15:14:16Z")
Post #63 of this thread got me thinking of women’s reaction to the kind of porn that’s generally thought to appeal mostly to men: closeup shots of sexual body parts and sexual activities, for example. I was curious about… --- ## [Help me plan a Colorado vacation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-a-colorado-vacation/616143)
**Author:** [@Truman\_Burbank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Truman_Burbank)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-a-colorado-vacation/616143 "2012-04-04T12:27:40Z")
We’re considering a car trip from California to Colorado. 3 years ago we did Utah (St. George area and Dinosaur National Park). We like fishing, ghost towns, Western history. The Golden Retriever comes with us. The 2 kid… --- ## [These kids selling magazines for points--should I be trying to help them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-kids-selling-magazines-for-points-should-i-be-trying-to-help-them/617748)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/these-kids-selling-magazines-for-points-should-i-be-trying-to-help-them/617748 "2012-04-04T06:11:36Z")
I had a kid come by working on a “communications project” selling magazine subscriptions for “points.” I’ve had these guys come by fairly often over the years (they seem to be everywhere–no matter where I live they come … --- ## [A lot! One word or two words. (Alot of words?!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lot-one-word-or-two-words-alot-of-words/617127)
**Author:** [@Autolycus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Autolycus)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-lot-one-word-or-two-words-alot-of-words/617127 "2012-04-04T05:24:22Z")
Two friends of mine are having a rather vociferous debate. Is ‘a lot’ one word or two? One friend insists that due to the space seperating ‘a’ and ‘lot,’ that ‘a lot’ is two words. The other friend counters that a wor… --- ## [What is your plan for Holy Week?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-plan-for-holy-week/617133)
**Author:** [@system](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-plan-for-holy-week/617133 "2012-04-04T05:08:33Z")
Holy week is about to come and most people have plan activities on how to spend it. How would you celebrate it? --- ## [Land's End to John O' Groats by car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lands-end-to-john-o-groats-by-car/617627)
**Author:** [@Caractacus\_Pott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caractacus_Pott)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lands-end-to-john-o-groats-by-car/617627 "2012-04-04T04:17:29Z")
A few years ago in this thread, I asked for suggestions for a “quick” drive from Land’s End to John O’Groats. For reasons I’ve forgotten, I never made the trip. Ironic. Now that I don’t live in England, the trip’s a go. … --- ## [Ever seen a more bizarre criminal case? Ex NFL QB arrested twice in one weekend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-seen-a-more-bizarre-criminal-case-ex-nfl-qb-arrested-twice-in-one-weekend/617662)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2012, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-seen-a-more-bizarre-criminal-case-ex-nfl-qb-arrested-twice-in-one-weekend/617662 "2012-04-04T03:06:58Z")
Ryan Leaf, a former NFL quarterback drafted in the first round, was arrested twice in one weekend for the exact same crime. Breaking into houses to steal prescription pain medicine. Story I know there is an active thre… --- ## [Ankle surgery #5: forge ahead, or continue procrastinating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ankle-surgery-5-forge-ahead-or-continue-procrastinating/617601)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ankle-surgery-5-forge-ahead-or-continue-procrastinating/617601 "2012-04-03T22:52:00Z")
To make a 16-year-long story a bit shorter, I had a nasty fall in 1996, which shattered my left tibia and fibula, resulted in 4 rounds of surgery and a lot of rehab, and large chunks of a 3-year period on crutches. (Dis… --- ## [He's allergic to my dog. Sigh.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hes-allergic-to-my-dog-sigh/617312)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hes-allergic-to-my-dog-sigh/617312 "2012-04-03T19:12:18Z")
I recently met a great guy: we really click, we’re very attracted to each other, and there may just be some long-term potential here. So, of course, he is very\* allergic to my dog – who is awesome and much loved and not … --- ## [Straight male Dopers: What do you think of this article?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-male-dopers-what-do-you-think-of-this-article/617076)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-male-dopers-what-do-you-think-of-this-article/617076 "2012-04-03T18:26:00Z")
I was reading this Cracked articleyesterday, and although they do go a bit over the top (they’re a humor site–they have to keep people reading so they tend to sensationalize a bit) I saw a few grains of what I consider t… --- ## [Forum Personality Types](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-personality-types/616729)
**Author:** [@living\_in\_hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/living_in_hell)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forum-personality-types/616729 "2012-04-03T16:56:12Z")
Every online forum has its own set of characters. Think: Friends or St Elmo’s Fire or any other group of predictable players. Who are you? --- ## [Men, ever fake an orgasm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-ever-fake-an-orgasm/616788)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-ever-fake-an-orgasm/616788 "2012-04-03T16:29:47Z")
I have. --- ## [If you could have lost your virginity to any celebrity from any time, who do you choose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-have-lost-your-virginity-to-any-celebrity-from-any-time-who-do-you-choose/616855)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-have-lost-your-virginity-to-any-celebrity-from-any-time-who-do-you-choose/616855 "2012-04-03T15:55:24Z")
So a cosmic being appears before you the moment you first think you’d like to lose your virginity. In a pocket reality outside of space and time, any celebrity you choose will appear before you and magically desire you.… --- ## [Tips for moving a cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-moving-a-cat/617604)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tips-for-moving-a-cat/617604 "2012-04-03T15:24:53Z")
(I mean, “move to a new home”, not “get off my lap, you lump”) In a few weeks I’ll be moving to a new place. I’ll be bringing my cat – 14 year old neutered male. He’s pretty mellow, mostly…likes nothing better than to… --- ## [How many days a week do you drive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-days-a-week-do-you-drive/617533)
**Author:** [@Rand\_Rover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rand_Rover)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-days-a-week-do-you-drive/617533 "2012-04-03T14:56:12Z")
On average? --- ## [Snoodle? Does this mean something? (no googling first)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoodle-does-this-mean-something-no-googling-first/617506)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoodle-does-this-mean-something-no-googling-first/617506 "2012-04-03T12:50:02Z")
So, snoodling - anyone have an idea about what this is? You’re setting a disagreement between my husband and I. And yes I know there’s an entry in Urban Dictionary - I want to know if anyone knows what this is either bec… --- ## [What do you do with paper placemats in restaurants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-paper-placemats-in-restaurants/617510)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-do-with-paper-placemats-in-restaurants/617510 "2012-04-03T05:11:12Z")
Nothing? Or do you scribble on them? My family has developed a tradition of playing hangman while we wait for our orders. We’ve gotten some good words at times. Things like “lynx”, “lengthwise”, and “linguist.” (My dad … --- ## [What are the downsides to having a hearing aid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-downsides-to-having-a-hearing-aid/556681)
**Author:** [@Super\_Van\_Uber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Super_Van_Uber)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2010, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-downsides-to-having-a-hearing-aid/556681 "2010-10-13T19:58:16Z")
So I’m pretty sure I would benefit from having a hearing aid in at least one ear, but possibly both. For the record, I’m female and 33. I went to an audiologist maybe six years ago, and for pretty much every test I was … --- ## [Did Santorum almost call Obama the N word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-santorum-almost-call-obama-the-n-word/617299)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-santorum-almost-call-obama-the-n-word/617299 "2012-04-03T04:20:11Z")
Youtube link here to a 15 second clip My personal opinion? I honestly have no idea what other word he could have possibly been slipping out. I mean, I think us white people try to just skip all words that start with “ni… --- ## [Do you like Corn Smut?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-corn-smut/617478)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-corn-smut/617478 "2012-04-03T03:13:19Z")
This poll is for people who like Corn Smut. --- ## [suggest agrape variety](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-agrape-variety/617648)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-agrape-variety/617648 "2012-04-03T02:59:12Z")
I’ve cleared a tree in my yard and have a bit more space to perhaps grow some grapes. I live in zone 5a in southern wisconsin. I’d like to have seedless eating grapes, but i might consider wine grapes. I bought a few … --- ## [Do men spray outside the bowl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-men-spray-outside-the-bowl/617230)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-men-spray-outside-the-bowl/617230 "2012-04-03T02:37:49Z")
When men pee standing up into a toilet bowl, do they spray pee outside the bowl? \*\*POLL: No Yes I don’t, never. No, they don’t; at least my man doesn’t. Probably. Don’t know; wouldn’t know. I / my man sit(s) down to p… --- ## [Employers now demanding job applicants Facebook passwords](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/employers-now-demanding-job-applicants-facebook-passwords/616569)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2012, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/employers-now-demanding-job-applicants-facebook-passwords/616569 "2012-04-03T01:29:15Z")
Not sure if this belongs in IMHO or Great Debates or even The Pit (for starters anyway). Saw this article yesterday (3/21/2012). So now job interviewers are asking applicants for their Facebook passwords so they can go… --- ## [do you lie to donate blood?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-lie-to-donate-blood/175744)
**Author:** [@Pablito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pablito)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-lie-to-donate-blood/175744 "2012-04-02T21:47:54Z")
Every time I donate at the Red Cross (every 8 weeks), there seem to be additional questions that have become part of the screening process. The need and urgency increase as the pool of potential donors shrinks. So that… --- ## [Filling Out Online Applications for Employment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/filling-out-online-applications-for-employment/617609)
**Author:** [@ethelbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ethelbert)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/filling-out-online-applications-for-employment/617609 "2012-04-02T21:32:21Z")
I am looking for work. Each employer has their own requirements for filing online. Obviously this means entering duplicate information. I have roboform, but find this to be of limited usefulness. How have you dealt with … --- ## [New Wave Lynch Mobs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-wave-lynch-mobs/617216)
**Author:** [@Dufus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dufus)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-wave-lynch-mobs/617216 "2012-04-02T21:21:12Z")
When I ask questions in right-wing god-guns-and-guts forums, all I get is brainless hate-filled political-party worthless garbage. So I would like to ask SDMB what they think of current news events: Couple who don’t ev… --- ## [Anyone else notice the trend that a guy doesn't need to be taller then his girlfriend anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-notice-the-trend-that-a-guy-doesnt-need-to-be-taller-then-his-girlfriend-anymore/617400)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-notice-the-trend-that-a-guy-doesnt-need-to-be-taller-then-his-girlfriend-anymore/617400 "2012-04-02T21:17:14Z")
Tom Cruise is the icon of the girl taller then her guy trend, But I have noticed it more often. Being seen with a girl who is taller then the guy used to make people ridicule both the girl and the guy. But with the imag… --- ## [How many wi-fi hot spots can you detect at home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-wi-fi-hot-spots-can-you-detect-at-home/617023)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-wi-fi-hot-spots-can-you-detect-at-home/617023 "2012-04-02T20:58:46Z")
I’m currently detecting 22 different wireless networks including my own. Three of them are entirely unsecured. I actually used one of them one morning when my cable provider’s system was down. --- ## [Heading to Paris with food allergies (including dairy!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heading-to-paris-with-food-allergies-including-dairy/617426)
**Author:** [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heading-to-paris-with-food-allergies-including-dairy/617426 "2012-04-02T20:38:26Z")
My wife and I are taking a trip to Paris this Spring, and I’m a little concerned about eating out because she’s got several food allergies. She is allergic to: \[ul\] \[li\]Dairy products (milk, cheese, butter, etc.) - th… --- ## [Help! Fruit fly invasion!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-fruit-fly-invasion/617202)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2012, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-fruit-fly-invasion/617202 "2012-04-02T19:25:33Z")
It all started a few weeks ago with a single fruit fly brought into the house with some oranges. Next thing you know, they are everywhere! The kitchen is disgusting and swarming with the little buggers. And they’ve mo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1542) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1544)