# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1599 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1600 --- ## [Drunk Driving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunk-driving/603379)
**Author:** [@pragmatic55](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pragmatic55)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunk-driving/603379 "2012-01-03T04:12:09Z")
What are your thoughts, opinions, on its frequencies? --- ## [Blowing Your Nose,](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blowing-your-nose/607959)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blowing-your-nose/607959 "2012-01-03T04:11:03Z")
You are home alone. You have a cold. You feel the need to blow your nose. What do you reach for ? The standard tissue ? Kleenex or the equivalent ? Don’t you find that the tissue disintegrates with a healthy blow? Or th… --- ## [Smart Ass v Dumb Ass: The Greatest Debate.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smart-ass-v-dumb-ass-the-greatest-debate/608106)
**Author:** [@Dennis\_Arthur\_PERRETT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dennis_Arthur_PERRETT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smart-ass-v-dumb-ass-the-greatest-debate/608106 "2012-01-03T04:01:17Z")
The age old struggle between smart asses and dumb asses can be found in the Bible quote “…it is better to be a smart ass for me rather than a dumb ass against me”. Or was it " a dumb ass for me and a smart ass against me… --- ## [What should I do about my lifting, discoloured toenails?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-about-my-lifting-discoloured-toenails/608159)
**Author:** [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-about-my-lifting-discoloured-toenails/608159 "2012-01-03T02:35:29Z")
They’ve been like this for about a year and a half. It started when I was skiing a couple of seasons ago and had some high impact landings, and got worse when I was running last summer. I backed off on the running mid-wa… --- ## [Personal Predictions For 2012](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-predictions-for-2012/608166)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-predictions-for-2012/608166 "2012-01-03T01:06:28Z")
How do you think this year is going to work out for you? --- ## [Can you learn to be physically attracted to someone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-learn-to-be-physically-attracted-to-someone/608091)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-learn-to-be-physically-attracted-to-someone/608091 "2012-01-03T00:47:28Z")
I’m probably in no place in my life where I should be dating anyone, (I wish I was…). I’m on a free dating site anyway’s, and it shows me women who’ve seen my picture and profile and want to meet me. There are some tha… --- ## [Is charcoal-based incense better than cones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-charcoal-based-incense-better-than-cones/608204)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-charcoal-based-incense-better-than-cones/608204 "2012-01-03T00:46:50Z")
From a site on the net Right now I just use cones, but should I go the charcoal route? --- ## [Is taffeta a bad material for a wedding dress?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-taffeta-a-bad-material-for-a-wedding-dress/569985)
**Author:** [@Faelyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Faelyn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-taffeta-a-bad-material-for-a-wedding-dress/569985 "2012-01-02T22:16:07Z")
I recently got engaged and was browsing through some dresses online and found one that really makes me excited - but it’s make out of taffeta. I realized I have no idea what kind of fabric this is. Is it a good thing? I’… --- ## [Ask the Doctor of Optometry \[formerly student\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-doctor-of-optometry-formerly-student/565447)
**Author:** [@cromulent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cromulent)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-doctor-of-optometry-formerly-student/565447 "2012-01-02T20:22:18Z")
It’s certainly possible this thread might sink like a stone, but I figured I would give it a shot anyway. Maybe some other people on this board are interested in Optometry as a career, or are curious about the training O… --- ## [Conspiracy Theories - Chinese Troops in Mexico](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conspiracy-theories-chinese-troops-in-mexico/608020)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conspiracy-theories-chinese-troops-in-mexico/608020 "2012-01-02T20:21:33Z")
After looking over the ‘how much of a threat is North Korea’ thread, I decided to do a little bit of research on Chinese troops in North Korea. I went to google and typed in ‘Chinese troops in’ and google prompted me wi… --- ## [What if all prisoners in the US were released](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-all-prisoners-in-the-us-were-released/607855)
**Author:** [@lurkedtolong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lurkedtolong)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-all-prisoners-in-the-us-were-released/607855 "2012-01-02T18:52:19Z")
What would happen if the entire US prison population were to be released, what would be the immediate repercussions? What about long term effects? I have tried a search on this here in the forums and elsewhere but have n… --- ## [How do you express dates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-express-dates/607983)
**Author:** [@SDMBKL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SDMBKL)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-express-dates/607983 "2012-01-02T17:26:55Z")
Choose an option from the poll. --- ## [Damn! It's kops?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-its-kops/608141)
**Author:** [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/damn-its-kops/608141 "2012-01-02T16:06:48Z")
I swear I’ve heard the word “copse” pronounced with a long o in news stories etc. But I just stumbled upon one of those dictionary sites with the little sound files, after a discussion with some friends and family, one … --- ## [Tired of the internet, but I work the www field. What to do??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tired-of-the-internet-but-i-work-the-www-field-what-to-do/608127)
**Author:** [@dts213](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dts213)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tired-of-the-internet-but-i-work-the-www-field-what-to-do/608127 "2012-01-02T15:34:20Z")
So I’m in a weird phase. I HATE the internet. I don’t hate people, but when I read stuff I just end up hating everyone. Not in a real evil hate, but like… how teenagers say they hate whoever doesn’t like their favorite … --- ## [Suggest a book for disciplining a toddler](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-book-for-disciplining-a-toddler/607877)
**Author:** [@Fiveyearlurker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveyearlurker)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-book-for-disciplining-a-toddler/607877 "2012-01-02T14:53:20Z")
I just pulled up a thread I started a few years back soliciting advice for a new father. Well, that was over two years ago, and we now have a toddler (and he has a baby brother due in the next few days!). I think he is… --- ## [What is the best way to discipline your parents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-discipline-your-parents/608008)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-way-to-discipline-your-parents/608008 "2012-01-02T14:49:28Z")
This may seem like an odd question to most people but let me put it in context. I was practically orphaned at 15 when my parent’s divorce was final and they found new love interests. Fast forward to today when I have ki… --- ## [Statisticians: would this look reasonably smart, stupid, or simply nonsensical?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statisticians-would-this-look-reasonably-smart-stupid-or-simply-nonsensical/608129)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statisticians-would-this-look-reasonably-smart-stupid-or-simply-nonsensical/608129 "2012-01-02T13:49:26Z")
It’s been years since I studied statistics, but I’d like to put a simple statistical illustration in a short report I’m writing. I’m not basing my whole analysis on this, but I’d like to spice it up with this kind of cha… --- ## [Will you, your children, or your grandchildren live to see a post-scarcity economy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-your-children-or-your-grandchildren-live-to-see-a-post-scarcity-economy/607540)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-you-your-children-or-your-grandchildren-live-to-see-a-post-scarcity-economy/607540 "2012-01-02T09:42:16Z")
First, here’s a quick link to the wikipedia article on post-scarcity. (Encyclopedia name left uncapitalized in childish gesture of contempt.) Second, let me exclude digital resources from the discussion. I’m interested … --- ## [The flat earth society](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flat-earth-society/607228)
**Author:** [@GeddyClaypoolBurton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GeddyClaypoolBurton)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flat-earth-society/607228 "2012-01-02T08:53:39Z")
In my past forum posts, I have focused on the topic of creationism. Now, however, I wish to ask your opinion on what I consider to be possibly the lowest point of human ignorance. At the end of this paragraph you will fi… --- ## [Do YOU need God to be good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-need-god-to-be-good/606968)
**Author:** [@SiXSwordS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SiXSwordS)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-need-god-to-be-good/606968 "2012-01-02T05:00:29Z")
I’m really not sure where to put this, so I decided to emphasize the YOU aspect of the issue. Do you personally feel you do or do not need God to be good. I think the question inherently extends to society at large, but … --- ## [Thai Boxing + Boxing + Jujitsu = ?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thai-boxing-boxing-jujitsu/608111)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thai-boxing-boxing-jujitsu/608111 "2012-01-02T03:59:24Z")
Alright fellas, for the new year I’m wanting to get back into my martial arts - it’s a good way to keep fit I find, and if someone starts something disciplined training beats drunken flailing most of the time. I’ve got … --- ## [What if we rolled back 2011?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-we-rolled-back-2011/608001)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-we-rolled-back-2011/608001 "2012-01-02T03:32:38Z")
What would be the one event or story that we should keep ? I say the end of Osama bin Laden --- ## [How many totally dud gifts did you receive for Christmas this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-totally-dud-gifts-did-you-receive-for-christmas-this-year/607622)
**Author:** [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-totally-dud-gifts-did-you-receive-for-christmas-this-year/607622 "2012-01-02T02:34:50Z")
I picked “a few”; my husband and I got one from his parents, and we still have to see my mom and sister this weekend. (I don’t expect any duds, but there’s always another random Applebee’s gift card possibility; we don’t… --- ## [Earning more than a partner (over a long time)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earning-more-than-a-partner-over-a-long-time/607873)
**Author:** [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2012, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earning-more-than-a-partner-over-a-long-time/607873 "2012-01-02T01:21:23Z")
Dopers, I am curious to hear your experiences of couples in which one partner substantially outearned the other one over a long period of time (perhaps a year or more). I am especially interested in situations where both… --- ## [The idiots at Walmart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-idiots-at-walmart/607905)
**Author:** [@TheChileanBlob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheChileanBlob)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2012, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-idiots-at-walmart/607905 "2012-01-01T21:48:05Z")
I ordered my father-in-law a camera for Christmas from Walmart.com, and at the same time ordered an 8 GB memory card, which was a bargain at $9. The camera itself was delivered before Christmas, but the Fedex tracking pa… --- ## [Personal care: fingernails](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-care-fingernails/607780)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2012, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-care-fingernails/607780 "2012-01-01T20:02:48Z")
After about fifteen years of wearing acrylic nails, my wife has decided to give them up. Nail salon operators having the motivations and incentives one would expect, she is being told left and right that her natural nail… --- ## [So...how was 2011?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-was-2011/607958)
**Author:** [@Quasimodal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodal)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2012, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-was-2011/607958 "2012-01-01T19:36:11Z")
For me the year seemed to pass in a blur…and I don’t know if thats a good thing. I continued to be fully employed at a job I liked less and less each day. I earned a decent paycheque. My weight continued to fluctuate at … --- ## [What are the chances that the person who returned this monkey isn't the one who stole it to start?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-chances-that-the-person-who-returned-this-monkey-isnt-the-one-who-stole-it-to-start/608041)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2012, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-chances-that-the-person-who-returned-this-monkey-isnt-the-one-who-stole-it-to-start/608041 "2012-01-01T15:55:12Z")
This article on CNN regarding the monkey that was stolen from a CA zoo has me chuckling mainly because it seems obvious, to me at least, that the person who returned the monkey is the one who stole it to begin with due t… --- ## [Are you flattered or offended when you get hit on my members of the same sex?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-flattered-or-offended-when-you-get-hit-on-my-members-of-the-same-sex/607918)
**Author:** [@slm2955](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slm2955)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2012, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-flattered-or-offended-when-you-get-hit-on-my-members-of-the-same-sex/607918 "2012-01-01T14:27:55Z")
I’m flattered but I’m not a lesbian…what about y’all? --- ## [E-book reader Vs. Processed Wood-Pulp reader](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-book-reader-vs-processed-wood-pulp-reader/607587)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2012, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-book-reader-vs-processed-wood-pulp-reader/607587 "2012-01-01T14:15:36Z")
Ever since I got my neat little B&N Nook Simple Touch, I’ve been thinking about how it compares with the classic pile-of-processed-wood-pulp normal book… It surprises me how close the e-ink based readers get to the feel… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1598) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1600)