# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1608 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1609 --- ## [Insomnia cures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insomnia-cures/606383)
**Author:** [@moejoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moejoe)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insomnia-cures/606383 "2011-12-19T15:21:00Z")
I am a very light sleeper, and if I wake within an hour of first falling asleep I’m bound to find myself wide awake with major insomnia for the next few hours. It’s like I’ve just had a refreshing nap, and falling back t… --- ## [Jerry Sandusky vs Michael Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerry-sandusky-vs-michael-jackson/606483)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerry-sandusky-vs-michael-jackson/606483 "2011-12-19T13:35:17Z")
Both were subject to multiple child sex allegations. Jerry took showers with little boys and Michael slept with boys in his own bed. Both had interviews, Sandusky with Costas and Jackson with Bashir which didn’t make eit… --- ## [What sort of stuff to send to overseas military?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-stuff-to-send-to-overseas-military/606423)
**Author:** [@Furious\_Marmot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Furious_Marmot)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-stuff-to-send-to-overseas-military/606423 "2011-12-19T13:10:06Z")
I’m going to a work-related holiday function next week and we are all being asked to bring stuff that will be donated to one of those “send stuff to the troops overseas” type charities. What do I bring? There’s a list,… --- ## [You're an American. What city should your good foreign friends visit first?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-an-american-what-city-should-your-good-foreign-friends-visit-first/605194)
**Author:** [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-an-american-what-city-should-your-good-foreign-friends-visit-first/605194 "2011-12-19T10:47:30Z")
You’re an American. What city should your good foreign friends visit for their first trip to America? Options deliberately limited to make the poll manageable. --- ## [Would you use substances to cope with a death?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-use-substances-to-cope-with-a-death/606425)
**Author:** [@Blackberry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blackberry)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-use-substances-to-cope-with-a-death/606425 "2011-12-19T08:38:19Z")
Today someone very close to you dies unexpectedly (i.e. not your grandma who is 98 and lived a full life). If you had to make any arrangements, you’ve already done so. If you have kids to take care of or something, som… --- ## [Nationalism, stereotypes, and mocking of other cultures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nationalism-stereotypes-and-mocking-of-other-cultures/606332)
**Author:** [@Candyman74](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Candyman74)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nationalism-stereotypes-and-mocking-of-other-cultures/606332 "2011-12-19T03:23:23Z")
Is there a reason why this is still acceptable in this day and age? As a British person, I’ll frequently see my culture mocked in various ways by Americans. I’ll also see my fellow countrymen mocking Americans in other… --- ## [Lego goes pink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lego-goes-pink/606479)
**Author:** [@carnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnut)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lego-goes-pink/606479 "2011-12-19T02:50:35Z")
Lego is creating a line of Lego toys for girls. Like what? Girls can’t use the original Legos? What’s so special about the new Lego kit? Well, it’s pink. Everyone knows girls can’t play with toys that aren’t pink. :sma… --- ## [Last rites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-rites/606523)
**Author:** [@Bonematter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonematter)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-rites/606523 "2011-12-18T21:56:50Z")
Ok so Your on your death bed the doctors say you only have minutes left to live, you’ve been an atheist all your life. The doctor says your permitted one vistor your only choices are man who says hes Christ and wants to… --- ## [I think I have to boycott Christmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-have-to-boycott-christmas/606370)
**Author:** [@j666](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/j666)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-have-to-boycott-christmas/606370 "2011-12-18T19:48:41Z")
I listen to news/talk radio and alternate between NPR and the other kind. The frequent - no, incessant stories about the war on Christmas and how the term “Happy Holidays” is undermining Our Great Nation was upsetting m… --- ## [Almost Antique Lamp Help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-antique-lamp-help/274661)
**Author:** [@Kallessa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kallessa)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/almost-antique-lamp-help/274661 "2011-12-18T17:55:53Z")
I recently got a wonderful floor lamp from my Mom. It was in our house my whole childhood, and saved for when one of us finally wanted it. It dates from the mid-40’s, and, although this has nothing to do with my quest… --- ## [iOS text editor that handles LARGE files?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ios-text-editor-that-handles-large-files/606573)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ios-text-editor-that-handles-large-files/606573 "2011-12-18T17:33:15Z")
I have tried a dozen or more different iOS text editors for my 2nd generation iPod Touch, and every one I’ve tried bogs down to unusability when a text file gets above a certain size. The thing is, the processor and the … --- ## [Help me fill my wife's Christmas stocking!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-fill-my-wifes-christmas-stocking/605960)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-fill-my-wifes-christmas-stocking/605960 "2011-12-18T17:24:37Z")
Every Christmas Mrs. Wheelz and I fill a stocking for each other; about a dozen little trinkets or candies or fun silly things. Nothing that costs more than a couple bucks, usually. The trouble is that we’ve been doing … --- ## [You can undo one and only one decision you made in the last year. Which one do you choose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-undo-one-and-only-one-decision-you-made-in-the-last-year-which-one-do-you-choose/606181)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-can-undo-one-and-only-one-decision-you-made-in-the-last-year-which-one-do-you-choose/606181 "2011-12-18T15:20:21Z")
I think this notion is pretty simple, so no setup is really need. But some of you are masochists and always want one, so I’ll spoiler-box it for them. What bad choice you made in the last year would you care to change,… --- ## [Basic Repair: Swap the Drain Piece for Sink Swap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basic-repair-swap-the-drain-piece-for-sink-swap/606569)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 12:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basic-repair-swap-the-drain-piece-for-sink-swap/606569 "2011-12-18T12:06:47Z")
I am swapping out a rusted sink for a new sink, but I need to take the drain piece off the existing and transfer to the new. The bottom of the drain piece (below the sink) has a nut, plastic washer, and rubber washer. … --- ## [Has Anyone Here Ever Lived In An Oppressive Regime?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-lived-in-an-oppressive-regime/606223)
**Author:** [@TheUthaBrutha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheUthaBrutha)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-lived-in-an-oppressive-regime/606223 "2011-12-18T04:32:55Z")
I was talking to my coworker and he hates GW Bush. He says he’s as bad as Hitler. Now I don’t like GW Bush either but c’mon, I hate when people do that. My question to any of you is this: Have you ever lived in a count… --- ## [How much to clean house that landlord is trying to sell?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-to-clean-house-that-landlord-is-trying-to-sell/606525)
**Author:** [@vix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vix)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2011, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-to-clean-house-that-landlord-is-trying-to-sell/606525 "2011-12-18T01:28:09Z")
We rent a house and our landlord has put it on the market. The landlord’s realtor said we don’t need to keep it in pristine condition because a) it’s a short sale, and b) we live here, with two little kids. I have been … --- ## [Help...I've already bought a gift for my child's teacher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-ive-already-bought-a-gift-for-my-childs-teacher/606341)
**Author:** [@67java89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/67java89)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-ive-already-bought-a-gift-for-my-childs-teacher/606341 "2011-12-17T23:40:19Z")
And now the room mom is asking everyone to send in $20.00 for a group gift card. I can return the gift, but that is beside the point. I think my child should give the gift she wants to give her teacher. How do I handl… --- ## [How hard is it to set up a new laptop (what does the Best Buy Geek Squad actually do?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-set-up-a-new-laptop-what-does-the-best-buy-geek-squad-actually-do/606321)
**Author:** [@raspberry\_hunter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raspberry_hunter)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-hard-is-it-to-set-up-a-new-laptop-what-does-the-best-buy-geek-squad-actually-do/606321 "2011-12-17T20:49:16Z")
Last night we went to buy my mom a laptop for her Christmas present. She just needed something cheap to surf the internet and check her email and watch DVDs on, and Best Buy had a $300 Toshiba laptop that fit that bill p… --- ## [Which do you find better for getting good, useful deals? Groupon? Living Social? Google Offers? etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-do-you-find-better-for-getting-good-useful-deals-groupon-living-social-google-offers-etc/606212)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-do-you-find-better-for-getting-good-useful-deals-groupon-living-social-google-offers-etc/606212 "2011-12-17T20:48:32Z")
There was a thread back in June (here) about how these services work, in case you’re curious, but I didn’t feel that my question was really related enough to stick it there. I subscribe to several of these “mega-coupon”… --- ## [How often do you wake up in the night?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-wake-up-in-the-night/606382)
**Author:** [@Runs\_With\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Runs_With_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-wake-up-in-the-night/606382 "2011-12-17T18:41:16Z")
I have a friend who falls asleep and stays asleep until he wakes up in the morning. I’ve read that often we “wake” without realizing it, but I don’t think that counts. I think you should have to remember it for it to c… --- ## [How is Buy dot com?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-buy-dot-com/606471)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-buy-dot-com/606471 "2011-12-17T17:51:13Z")
They have HP Procurve switches at about half the usual price. Are they on the up and up? --- ## [Why do people care about your eating habits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-care-about-your-eating-habits/606201)
**Author:** [@Lionne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lionne)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-care-about-your-eating-habits/606201 "2011-12-17T17:24:49Z")
I have a co-worker who is persistently bugging me about eating. We’re a small office and the boss is out a lot, so most lunches are taken here and I eat at my desk. It’s got a computer, I’m toasty warm and I can see wh… --- ## [The Truth About Answering Controversial Questions...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-truth-about-answering-controversial-questions/606163)
**Author:** [@SDMBKL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SDMBKL)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-truth-about-answering-controversial-questions/606163 "2011-12-17T15:56:16Z")
You may have heard the question, “Do you support gay marriage?” or “Do you support same-sex marriage?”, and you may have given the time to answer it. If you are a person completely uninformed about this issue, and comple… --- ## [Are generic and familiar names more appealing to you? (on political candidates)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-generic-and-familiar-names-more-appealing-to-you-on-political-candidates/606402)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-generic-and-familiar-names-more-appealing-to-you-on-political-candidates/606402 "2011-12-17T12:49:17Z")
Continuing in a way from this thread: In the Eddie Murphy movie\*\* The Distinguished Gentleman\*\*, Jeff Johnson wins office by evoking the name of another Jeff Johnson. Further, I notice that US politics is rather dynas… --- ## [Pets: How smart is too smart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pets-how-smart-is-too-smart/606431)
**Author:** [@Heart\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heart_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pets-how-smart-is-too-smart/606431 "2011-12-17T12:34:29Z")
Imagine that one day, your pet is suddenly noticeably more intelligent. For instance, perhaps your dog begins to understand English. She can’t speak, but she’s able to respond appropriately to anything you say, just as a… --- ## [Internet trolls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-trolls/605758)
**Author:** [@GeddyClaypoolBurton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GeddyClaypoolBurton)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-trolls/605758 "2011-12-17T12:23:43Z")
In my extensive time visiting different forums throughout the internet, as well as Xbox Live, and even Youtube commenters, I have never found a social networking site that does not have at least a handful of “trolls”, pe… --- ## [Most \_\_\_\_\_ government](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-_____-government/606125)
**Author:** [@frostymontreal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/frostymontreal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-_____-government/606125 "2011-12-17T11:58:09Z")
North American politics are exhausting. It seems like everybody bows to corporate interests, and that there is a disturbingly large proportion of public policy that doesn’t follow sound logical/scientific reasoning. I do… --- ## [What's so great about the vi editor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-so-great-about-the-vi-editor/606063)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-so-great-about-the-vi-editor/606063 "2011-12-17T09:10:14Z")
Many people rave about the vi editor (and on the occasions that I have had to ssh into a remote host, it is often necessary to use - now where did I put that cheat sheet), but how much of this is snobbery? Can vi do any… --- ## [Should I cut this mole off?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-cut-this-mole-off/606290)
**Author:** [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-cut-this-mole-off/606290 "2011-12-17T06:43:21Z")
I’ve got this gross “cocoa puff” mole on the side of my neck that I’ve been thinking of getting removed for a couple of years now. Earlier today I went to get my hair cut and the barber snagged it with the electric clip… --- ## [Faking Illness Online](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faking-illness-online/606490)
**Author:** [@grantham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grantham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2011, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faking-illness-online/606490 "2011-12-17T03:06:08Z")
Why would some one fake a serious illness online? Is online fraud growing? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1607) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1609)