# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1572 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1573 --- ## [What does "My dog is dumb" really mean? Are people just kidding or is their dog actually stupid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-my-dog-is-dumb-really-mean-are-people-just-kidding-or-is-their-dog-actually-stupid/612764)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-my-dog-is-dumb-really-mean-are-people-just-kidding-or-is-their-dog-actually-stupid/612764 "2012-02-15T03:14:25Z")
In this threadthere was some 'My dog is dumb! - No my dog is dumber!" - one upsmanship going on and I was wondering what really defines a dumb dog? Are they untrainable or what? What makes a dog “dumb”? --- ## [What would you do with the powers of Multipe Man in real life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-with-the-powers-of-multipe-man-in-real-life/612853)
**Author:** [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-with-the-powers-of-multipe-man-in-real-life/612853 "2012-02-15T02:53:06Z")
Working various jobs to cobble together a big paycheck seems like a no brainer, but then you’re absorbing all of that boredom and low morale. I’d have a few dupes be on vacation consistently so I could absorb those rel… --- ## [2(.1?) Channel Home Theater](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-1-channel-home-theater/612823)
**Author:** [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2-1-channel-home-theater/612823 "2012-02-15T02:19:22Z")
As mentioned elsewhere, I’ve recently moved to a smaller-but-nicer apartment, which has given me cause to reconsider my audio-visual setup. Right now I’ve got a an Onkyo “home theatre in a box”-style system: 7.1\* receiv… --- ## [Anyone done "adventure tours" in Carlsbad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-done-adventure-tours-in-carlsbad/612838)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2012, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-done-adventure-tours-in-carlsbad/612838 "2012-02-15T00:42:42Z")
I’m planning my summer vacation, down to the nearest half-day, and was thinking of doing an “adventure tour” (i.e. a more intense, ranger-led cave tour) in Carlsbad Caverns. Has anyone done these (anything on that page … --- ## [I just blew that, right . . . (dating whiff, probably boring)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-blew-that-right-dating-whiff-probably-boring/612775)
**Author:** [@Ura-Maru](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ura-Maru)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-blew-that-right-dating-whiff-probably-boring/612775 "2012-02-14T23:55:41Z")
Just to clarify, there is pretty much no scenario in which a young woman would casually mention that she wasn’t dating anyone and wasn’t doing anything on Valentine’s Day, in which she wasn’t clearly inviting to be asked… --- ## [What's the BEst Software for Making Last Will & Testament?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-software-for-making-last-will-testament/502295)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-software-for-making-last-will-testament/502295 "2012-02-14T23:10:52Z")
Simple, straightforward question- what software have you used, and what do you like about it? --- ## [Definition of a Monger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-a-monger/612564)
**Author:** [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-a-monger/612564 "2012-02-14T20:14:06Z")
If someone describes someone else as a monger, with no other context, what is your first assumption? Poll to follow, with answers from Urbandictionary and other sources. --- ## [Are there any real baseline jobs out there that allow you to work from home on your own time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-real-baseline-jobs-out-there-that-allow-you-to-work-from-home-on-your-own-time/612753)
**Author:** [@spunkymuzicnote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spunkymuzicnote)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-real-baseline-jobs-out-there-that-allow-you-to-work-from-home-on-your-own-time/612753 "2012-02-14T20:07:03Z")
We all know about the scams out there: YOU CAN MAKE FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS A WEEK WORKING FROM HOME, but I am wondering if there are any legitimate jobs where you can do this. I don’t have to make five thousand dollars, b… --- ## [7 year old Pomeranian becoming grumpy and somewhat mean](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-year-old-pomeranian-becoming-grumpy-and-somewhat-mean/612590)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/7-year-old-pomeranian-becoming-grumpy-and-somewhat-mean/612590 "2012-02-14T19:06:25Z")
Hello Everyone, We are having a dog problem again, so back here for some advice. We have had our Pom for 7 years and lately he has turned very very grumpy and somewhat “mean”. If we can’t find a solution to the problem … --- ## [Middle Tennessee Doper Roll Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-tennessee-doper-roll-call/534317)
**Author:** [@missred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missred)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-tennessee-doper-roll-call/534317 "2012-02-14T16:24:14Z")
In response to Zeldar’s request in this thread If your closest Interstate is I-24, I-40 or I-65, say so! - In My Humble Opinion - Straight Dope Message Board , post #55, I’m putting out a hands-up call for all Middle Ten… --- ## [You have $100,000 to invest...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-100-000-to-invest/612649)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-100-000-to-invest/612649 "2012-02-14T16:20:33Z")
How would you most profitably spend it? Would you start a business? If so, what? Would you buy stocks? Real estate? In this scenario you have the time you need (i.e. you’re not working another day job or encumbered … --- ## [Thoughts on your boss talking "down" to you? Screw that? Or take your lumps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-your-boss-talking-down-to-you-screw-that-or-take-your-lumps/612762)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-your-boss-talking-down-to-you-screw-that-or-take-your-lumps/612762 "2012-02-14T15:27:54Z")
Your expiriences or thoughts please. I consider myself lucky. I do not currently have an A-hole of a boss. That being said, I do realize that work can be stressful and sometimes our emotions can get the best of us. So … --- ## [What Happened to All Those CB Radios?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-all-those-cb-radios/612629)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-all-those-cb-radios/612629 "2012-02-14T13:50:48Z")
Back in the late 1970’s, everybody seemed to have a CB radio in the car. There were radio shows and even movies made around plots featuring CB radio communications. Now they have vanished (cell phones are better and easi… --- ## [What colour are your eyes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-colour-are-your-eyes/612260)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 8:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-colour-are-your-eyes/612260 "2012-02-14T08:49:27Z")
I just made a throwaway comment about eye colour in ATMB and then realized that the results of this poll at the SDMB might be interesting. I did a search and found a previous poll on eye/hair colour combination (April 2… --- ## [What do you think of young women carrying parasols?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-young-women-carrying-parasols/610000)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-young-women-carrying-parasols/610000 "2012-02-14T08:35:34Z")
“Parasol” encompassing any ordinary umbrella carried on a sunny day for the purpose of keeping the sun off one’s skin. “Young woman” meaning any lass under 30, I suppose. Have you ever seen it? Do you think the idea is… --- ## [A dear friend who won't shut up...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-dear-friend-who-wont-shut-up/612562)
**Author:** [@Ritter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ritter)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-dear-friend-who-wont-shut-up/612562 "2012-02-14T08:24:07Z")
Dopers, I need some constructive advice for handling (or not handling) a situation with a dear friend of mine. She is lovely, thoughtful, smart and funny, but good grief, talks the hind leg off a rhino. I’ll call her Mar… --- ## [Is this new? Getting linkedin requests from interviewees.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-new-getting-linkedin-requests-from-interviewees/612759)
**Author:** [@MaddyStrut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaddyStrut)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 6:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-new-getting-linkedin-requests-from-interviewees/612759 "2012-02-14T06:02:15Z")
I interviewed three candidates this morning for an open position in our department. I’m not the hiring manager, and I’d never met or talked to these candidates before today. (Honestly, I think the only reason I got put o… --- ## [If you could change, what profession/career?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-change-what-profession-career/612396)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-change-what-profession-career/612396 "2012-02-14T05:49:06Z")
If you could magically change your profession/career, what would you want to be doing for living? I’m in the arts and consumer electronics commerce business but I’ve always thought it would be awesome and fulfilling to … --- ## [Best person to be sperm donor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-person-to-be-sperm-donor/612380)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-person-to-be-sperm-donor/612380 "2012-02-14T05:20:49Z")
Stealing a page from Sklad’s book, hypothetical situation: A lesbian couple want a child, wanting a genetic connection to the child. Which male relative is the best option for the sperm? --- ## [How the Internet is changing society](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-internet-is-changing-society/612522)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-internet-is-changing-society/612522 "2012-02-14T03:23:20Z")
The last decade we have had two important inventions, the Internet and the cellphone. Brought together in the smartphone, we have probably the most important and culture-changing invention in a long time. But how big do… --- ## [Illegal to dig up California Golden Poppies in CA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illegal-to-dig-up-california-golden-poppies-in-ca/612122)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 1:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illegal-to-dig-up-california-golden-poppies-in-ca/612122 "2012-02-14T01:48:29Z")
(I think IMHO is the right place for this.) Is it illegal to destroy California Golden Poppies in CA, when they are growing on your own private property? This news article tells of someone who planted Golden Poppies in… --- ## [How do you feel about your alma mater?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-your-alma-mater/612199)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2012, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-your-alma-mater/612199 "2012-02-14T01:28:51Z")
Watching the Penn State scandal from a front-row seat in Pennsylvania has been interesting – many alums have passionate attachments to the school, regardless of whether they care about football or not. I don’t entirely u… --- ## [Is It OK To Tell Non-PC Jokes About Your Own Race/Ethnicity/etc?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-to-tell-non-pc-jokes-about-your-own-race-ethnicity-etc/612488)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2012, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-ok-to-tell-non-pc-jokes-about-your-own-race-ethnicity-etc/612488 "2012-02-13T22:43:24Z")
Is it alright in your opinion to use what would often be considered “racist” or at least “insensitive” humour about your own race or ethnicity or class or whatnot? --- ## [Where can I find NYS standards for teaching each grade of elementary school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-nys-standards-for-teaching-each-grade-of-elementary-school/612430)
**Author:** [@spunkymuzicnote](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spunkymuzicnote)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2012, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-find-nys-standards-for-teaching-each-grade-of-elementary-school/612430 "2012-02-13T22:28:51Z")
I’ve done some searching, but I keep finding only general responses - like what is expected during the sum of K-12, or what is expected in all of elementary school. Where can I find a break down of what kids should be le… --- ## [Death: just a temporary state in-between existences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-just-a-temporary-state-in-between-existences/612640)
**Author:** [@IMfez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMfez)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2012, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-just-a-temporary-state-in-between-existences/612640 "2012-02-13T21:39:13Z")
Recently I’ve been reading about the vastness of space and it’s probably resulted in my brain resembling an MRI of an acid trip. Here is a question that especially intrigues me: The probability of me coming into exist… --- ## [For those who work day jobs (shower habits)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-who-work-day-jobs-shower-habits/612646)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2012, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-who-work-day-jobs-shower-habits/612646 "2012-02-13T21:29:48Z")
On your work day, do you usually take a shower the morning of the work day or the night before? (if neither, respond not) Nothing more than idle curiosity at work here. mmm --- ## [Ants vs Humans vs vs Rats vs Roaches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ants-vs-humans-vs-vs-rats-vs-roaches/612710)
**Author:** [@figure9](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/figure9)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2012, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ants-vs-humans-vs-vs-rats-vs-roaches/612710 "2012-02-13T21:00:31Z")
In a battle royal between the four dominant weed species of Earth, who would predict to win? Ants, Humans, Rats, or Roaches? --- ## [Recommend me a wireless router in case Linksys tries to foist a refurb off on me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-wireless-router-in-case-linksys-tries-to-foist-a-refurb-off-on-me/612666)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2012, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-wireless-router-in-case-linksys-tries-to-foist-a-refurb-off-on-me/612666 "2012-02-13T20:50:58Z")
Short version: Linksys E3000 craps out on me within the warranty period. I spend 2 hours online with Shehbaz trying to get it running. No luck. Then I spend 3 hours online with Prasant. No luck. “Because of complexi… --- ## [Home water cooler? Large capacity filter tank? Any recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-water-cooler-large-capacity-filter-tank-any-recommendations/612691)
**Author:** [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2012, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-water-cooler-large-capacity-filter-tank-any-recommendations/612691 "2012-02-13T19:59:01Z")
My tap water is honestly safe and decent, but it has a taste I don’t like. I’ve been using a basic pitcher (\<1 gallon) with a Brita filter for about a year. This makes the water taste much better and I like it. I’m ge… --- ## [oh my god \[picky eater\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-picky-eater/611853)
**Author:** [@computerology](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/computerology)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2012, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-my-god-picky-eater/611853 "2012-02-13T19:44:26Z")
yeah title says it all. My girlfriend will not eat a sandwich unless it is on a bun. Vegetables of any kind, oh no, nothing save for raw spinach that she can personally dip into a blob of cesear dressing (huh?). Fish?… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1571) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1573)