# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1558 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1559 --- ## [How in earth was I not ticketed last night?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-in-earth-was-i-not-ticketed-last-night/614672)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2012, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-in-earth-was-i-not-ticketed-last-night/614672 "2012-03-08T04:00:47Z")
I was driving home around 11:30 last night. Speeding and tailgating (c’mon…dude was in the left lane going…the SPEED LIMIT.) I was pulled over and immediately got so nervous and flustered that I knew this was not goin… --- ## [A phrase for being a slacker at work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-phrase-for-being-a-slacker-at-work/614584)
**Author:** [@Monkey\_Saber](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monkey_Saber)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2012, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-phrase-for-being-a-slacker-at-work/614584 "2012-03-08T02:54:07Z")
I am not sure if this is the right place for the question… I had a boss from hell once, and when I was transitioning to another role (because I couldnt work with her anymore) she made a comment to be, that ended up caus… --- ## [Silver or gold?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silver-or-gold/614481)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2012, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silver-or-gold/614481 "2012-03-08T01:59:41Z")
Do you prefer silver (or silver-colored: platinum, etc.) jewelry or gold (or gold-colored)? --- ## [Anonymous Good Deed Dilemma--Ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-good-deed-dilemma-ideas/615048)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2012, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-good-deed-dilemma-ideas/615048 "2012-03-08T00:46:37Z")
I decided to do something really nice for my friend (another single mom dealing with the same type of financial situation as me) so I took myself to Lowe’s and bought her a washer with some of my tax return. TaDah! Good … --- ## [Should people tell their teen when they're trying to have a baby?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-people-tell-their-teen-when-theyre-trying-to-have-a-baby/615053)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2012, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-people-tell-their-teen-when-theyre-trying-to-have-a-baby/615053 "2012-03-08T00:43:07Z")
I was watching a tv show that had a plot about a boy accidentally finding out his mom was trying to get pregnant by her non live in boyfriend.\* My first thought was that it was pretty flaky of her not to have informed\* h… --- ## [Are these interview questions objectionable? Illegal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-interview-questions-objectionable-illegal/615019)
**Author:** [@magnusblitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magnusblitz)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-interview-questions-objectionable-illegal/615019 "2012-03-07T23:37:45Z")
So, searching for a job, I’ve had a few interviews recently, and felt uncomfortable with some of these questions. Wanted to know what you guys thought about these questions being objectionable or possibly even illegal. … --- ## [Am I getting scammed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-getting-scammed/612461)
**Author:** [@OldnCrinkly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldnCrinkly)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-getting-scammed/612461 "2012-03-07T22:18:47Z")
Okay, here’s the story. A little over a year ago my husband and I were looking to move. I looked at a house and liked it. I contacted the real estate agent, not some flight by night company, but a large well known org… --- ## [Question for anti-Republican voters in 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-anti-republican-voters-in-2012/614968)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-anti-republican-voters-in-2012/614968 "2012-03-07T22:02:45Z")
For the purposes of this thread, make an assumption off the bat that Obama is going to win big in November. If you are someone who very much wants the Republican party to lose in November, which of these two unlikely sc… --- ## [Tipping for curbside pickup or picking up a to go call in - yes or no?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-for-curbside-pickup-or-picking-up-a-to-go-call-in-yes-or-no/615040)
**Author:** [@Labtrash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labtrash)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-for-curbside-pickup-or-picking-up-a-to-go-call-in-yes-or-no/615040 "2012-03-07T21:42:25Z")
Title says it all (hopefully) I’m asking because we’ve got a crapload of places here (Carrabas, TGIF) that let you call in the order, drive over, and they’ll bring it out to your car. We also have a lot of (nicer) rest… --- ## [Can someone help me search a Giraffe thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-help-me-search-a-giraffe-thread/615071)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-help-me-search-a-giraffe-thread/615071 "2012-03-07T21:40:22Z")
Can some Giraffe Boarder help me search for a thread there? I lurk there but rarely, not often enough and I don’t care for it enough to actually sign up. But I’d like to find one particular thread (because of a post I … --- ## [Cost of a pet reasonable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cost-of-a-pet-reasonable/614777)
**Author:** [@ballardfam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ballardfam)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cost-of-a-pet-reasonable/614777 "2012-03-07T21:27:01Z")
Local article states “According to the Humane Society for Seattle/King County, a person should budget between $300 and $1,000 per year of a dog’s life and $700 per year of a cat’s life.” Is this reasonable and neccessar… --- ## [I want to talk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-talk/615020)
**Author:** [@Snake\_Plissken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snake_Plissken)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-talk/615020 "2012-03-07T20:28:15Z")
There are a few people here whose opinions I really value. I also have a situation that I really want to talk about. I’m trying to guide one of my adult kids, one I have talked about here before. My entire family and mos… --- ## [Will you vote for Santorum just to mess with Romney's numbers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-vote-for-santorum-just-to-mess-with-romneys-numbers/614501)
**Author:** [@a35362](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a35362)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-vote-for-santorum-just-to-mess-with-romneys-numbers/614501 "2012-03-07T20:19:05Z")
Think about your answer and wait for the poll to appear. Your call is very important to us and will be answered in the order received… --- ## [Where'd you have your wedding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whered-you-have-your-wedding/614886)
**Author:** [@Leiko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leiko)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whered-you-have-your-wedding/614886 "2012-03-07T19:59:39Z")
I got in engaged in November and in December moved in with my fiance. We’re procrastinators when it comes to just about everything besides putting together Lego sets and watching Archer, so we’re just in the most basic s… --- ## [San Francisco vs. San Jose Tech Industry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-francisco-vs-san-jose-tech-industry/615058)
**Author:** [@ClarenceClancy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ClarenceClancy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-francisco-vs-san-jose-tech-industry/615058 "2012-03-07T19:52:38Z")
How much bigger is San Jose’s industry? Do you still see a lot of startups in San Francisco? --- ## [Suggest a Mac Model and Store to Buy It At...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-mac-model-and-store-to-buy-it-at/614939)
**Author:** [@Mr.Slant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Slant)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-mac-model-and-store-to-buy-it-at/614939 "2012-03-07T19:48:30Z")
I have a friend who wants to buy a Mac laptop of some kind. The purpose is to spend all the time working with a Mac running the modern OS and acquire adequate familiarity to become a certified Apple trainer, along with … --- ## [Straight guys, are you turned off by hetero porn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-guys-are-you-turned-off-by-hetero-porn/614799)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-guys-are-you-turned-off-by-hetero-porn/614799 "2012-03-07T18:30:08Z")
I’ve heard this odd kinda comment from a couple of guys now, either that they are grossed out by hetero porn and cannot get aroused because a male is on screen with his gross dick or that they suspect a male friend might… --- ## [Help me understand why people steal my laundry basket?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-why-people-steal-my-laundry-basket/614993)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-why-people-steal-my-laundry-basket/614993 "2012-03-07T18:16:52Z")
I’ve lived in this apartment complex for 7 months. I’ve had an empty laundry basket stolen from the community laundry room twice since I’ve been here. Both times, I was away from the laundry room for a few hours. One ti… --- ## [Has anybody had surgery for nuroma?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anybody-had-surgery-for-nuroma/614189)
**Author:** [@The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Devil_s_Grandmother)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anybody-had-surgery-for-nuroma/614189 "2012-03-07T17:11:15Z")
I’m going to have surgery to remove a nuroma from my foot soon. Can anybody who has gone through the surgery give me the straight dope on how long the surgery will take and what the recovery time is like? I’m mostly loo… --- ## [Chicago vs. San Jose](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-vs-san-jose/614982)
**Author:** [@ClarenceClancy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ClarenceClancy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-vs-san-jose/614982 "2012-03-07T17:00:53Z")
What strikes you as being very different? --- ## [What's the Straight Dope on Mary Kay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-straight-dope-on-mary-kay/614743)
**Author:** [@PeskiPiksi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PeskiPiksi)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-straight-dope-on-mary-kay/614743 "2012-03-07T16:54:02Z")
Yesterday I went to one of those dreaded “parties” where you get a facial and a makeover and then they try to sell you a bunch of stuff. I had been dreading it (my future sister-in-law won the opportunity at a bridal fa… --- ## [Cell Phones in the Bathroom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phones-in-the-bathroom/614724)
**Author:** [@SiXSwordS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SiXSwordS)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phones-in-the-bathroom/614724 "2012-03-07T15:54:06Z")
The other day I was in the bathroom at work, using the urinal when the person in the stall started talking. It was one of those weird situations where I thought he was talking to me, but he was on his cell phone. I some… --- ## [Do you use bath towels more than once before washing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-bath-towels-more-than-once-before-washing/614663)
**Author:** [@Batsinma\_Belfry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Batsinma_Belfry)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-use-bath-towels-more-than-once-before-washing/614663 "2012-03-07T15:35:00Z")
We don’t have many bath towels because they’re overpriced unless you get the thin ones. We have about 5 per bathroom, (2). I barely get one damp, patting myself dry after a bath/shower. My husband’s towel gets damp, and… --- ## [Office Dopers: Cubicle or no cubicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-dopers-cubicle-or-no-cubicle/543079)
**Author:** [@Neptunian\_Slug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neptunian_Slug)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-dopers-cubicle-or-no-cubicle/543079 "2012-03-07T15:10:59Z")
I just finished up a visit to the new corporate HQ. Nice new building, great amenities. But no cubicles. Everyone has desks without walls. After years of working in my corporate environment, I have learned to love my… --- ## [Are culturally specific depictions of Jesus a problem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-culturally-specific-depictions-of-jesus-a-problem/614862)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-culturally-specific-depictions-of-jesus-a-problem/614862 "2012-03-07T13:26:07Z")
Inspired by an article I read in a paper today which brought up the issue of the American/European depictions of Jesus as compared to what he most likely actually looked like (can we please leave aside any debates on whe… --- ## [How do you store nice women's hats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-store-nice-womens-hats/614548)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-store-nice-womens-hats/614548 "2012-03-07T08:32:28Z")
What with all this wedding stuff I’ve been… buying hats? Yeah, I dunno. Retro ladies’ hats. Like this little adorable creature, which I got for our engagement photo shoot. I suppose I’m buying into the style I wish I… --- ## [Dopers, I need your relationship advice!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-i-need-your-relationship-advice/613745)
**Author:** [@Green\_Cymbeline](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Cymbeline)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-i-need-your-relationship-advice/613745 "2012-03-07T06:48:37Z")
Dopers, I need your help to decide what to do about my current relationship. In a nutshell, he likes me way more than I like him. He’s a very nice person, but he’s just not right for me (will explain below). What should … --- ## [Have Summer Vacation Villas In Tuscany Become Passe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-summer-vacation-villas-in-tuscany-become-passe/614749)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-summer-vacation-villas-in-tuscany-become-passe/614749 "2012-03-07T05:30:12Z")
I remember the Seinfeld episode, where “the Maestro” is discouraging Jerry from renting a vacation villa in Tuscany. In the mid-1990’s such a vacation was fashionable (among the NYC elite). Has this run its course? Is … --- ## [What academic courses should be more popular than they are?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-academic-courses-should-be-more-popular-than-they-are/614716)
**Author:** [@Student\_Driver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Student_Driver)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-academic-courses-should-be-more-popular-than-they-are/614716 "2012-03-07T05:23:20Z")
Inspired a bit by this thread. Same concept, but for academic courses at any level of schooling. What courses do you think would be really useful for a student that you find don’t always get offered, or offered in too … --- ## [CPAP users, tell me about your equipment.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cpap-users-tell-me-about-your-equipment/614518)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cpap-users-tell-me-about-your-equipment/614518 "2012-03-07T04:31:14Z")
I’ve been on a CPAP machine for about 6 months now and I’m proud to say that my compliance rate is about 97%. I have a Resmed S9 machine and a Resmed Swift FX nasal pillow. I really like the both a lot. The S9 is whispe… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1557) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1559)