# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1611 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1612 --- ## [What is "extended family" to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-extended-family-to-you/606064)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-extended-family-to-you/606064 "2011-12-14T18:20:37Z")
Merriam-Webster’s editors seem to limit it to relatives outside the non-nuclear group, but living in the same household. The Wiki on it indicates that it can also mean grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc., not nec… --- ## [Would moving out of my parents' be a bad move?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-moving-out-of-my-parents-be-a-bad-move/605710)
**Author:** [@Espers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Espers)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-moving-out-of-my-parents-be-a-bad-move/605710 "2011-12-14T18:19:14Z")
\-I work 20 hours a week, $10 an hour. I have roughly $4k saved -I will obviously have to take out loans at some point -Rent in the area for a 2br is around $800; I’d be splitting this 50/50 with an acquaintance -I go … --- ## [Suggestions for an all-purpose medicine kit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-an-all-purpose-medicine-kit/605934)
**Author:** [@Jayrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jayrot)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggestions-for-an-all-purpose-medicine-kit/605934 "2011-12-14T17:21:13Z")
I’ve been working on putting together a small collection of items that constitute a sort of all purpose first-aid kit. Not necessarily first-aid, but useful stuff. Just a couple of each. Takes up very little space, but I… --- ## [Why do puns cause pain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-puns-cause-pain/516304)
**Author:** [@FishStampede](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FishStampede)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-puns-cause-pain/516304 "2011-12-14T17:20:21Z")
You know you’ve all felt it. Someone shows you a picture of a bruin afflicted with mange, and then, with a slight pause, describes it as a “BARE!” He laughs, you groan, and feel this strange pain in your chest like someo… --- ## [hamstring cramps during orgasms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hamstring-cramps-during-orgasms/605822)
**Author:** [@robertheineman\_yahoo.com](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robertheineman_yahoo.com)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hamstring-cramps-during-orgasms/605822 "2011-12-14T17:10:11Z")
how can i stop leg cramps when in missionary position i don’t get them all day its just when i am about to reach the point of climax any help would be great my wife and i want this to stop please help! --- ## [Which Helicopter tour of Manhattan / New York?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-helicopter-tour-of-manhattan-new-york/606072)
**Author:** [@somepumpkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/somepumpkin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-helicopter-tour-of-manhattan-new-york/606072 "2011-12-14T16:37:03Z")
Hi guys, As accompaniment to this thread, (thank you for your advice!) I’d like to know if you can recommend one of the helicopter tours of Manhattan/NYC. There are many companies to choose from, and some have reviews. … --- ## [How would you like to be paid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-like-to-be-paid/605789)
**Author:** [@littlespeedysuperbike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/littlespeedysuperbike)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-like-to-be-paid/605789 "2011-12-14T16:18:15Z")
Not the amount, per hour or per year, but the frequency? Daily, weekly, biweekly, twice a month, monthly, quarterly, one big check once a year? I think I’d enjoy it if I were paid once a quarter - easier to save, easie… --- ## [What is proper protocol when you find a lost dog?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-proper-protocol-when-you-find-a-lost-dog/606112)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-proper-protocol-when-you-find-a-lost-dog/606112 "2011-12-14T14:22:44Z")
So recently I read this thread: Random Act of Kindness Fail which is probably why I made an effort to do something about the large unaccompanied dogs that went bounding through my yard yesterday. I am afraid of dogs, … --- ## [Happy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy/606004)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy/606004 "2011-12-14T12:55:03Z")
How often do you try to make people happier? --- ## [What's a good nice wrist watch to give for an engagement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-nice-wrist-watch-to-give-for-an-engagement/604731)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-nice-wrist-watch-to-give-for-an-engagement/604731 "2011-12-14T12:23:28Z")
I’d like to give my fiancé something permanent to wear, like I’m wearing my ring. He doesn’t wear watches (since he got a cell phone, just like me) but he said he’d wear one if I got him one. I want something nice and … --- ## [A Swearing Alphabet (kinda)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-swearing-alphabet-kinda/606058)
**Author:** [@grimpixie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grimpixie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 8:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-swearing-alphabet-kinda/606058 "2011-12-14T08:58:01Z")
As (sort-of) requested in this thread - fill in the gaps… A=Arse B=Bugger/Bollox C=:eek: D=Dayam E=Eejit F=Feck/Frack/Flange G=Gawd H=Heck I J=Jubblies K=Kvark L M=Minger N=Nimrod O P=Poopyhead Q R=Rudd… --- ## [Republicans: How satisfied are you with the current GOP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-how-satisfied-are-you-with-the-current-gop/605671)
**Author:** [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-how-satisfied-are-you-with-the-current-gop/605671 "2011-12-14T06:17:57Z")
There’s some talk about Republicans who are discontent with the current direction of the Republican Party, in particular with the current selection of presidential candidates and their policies. This poll is for you. I’… --- ## [When you're depressed, do sad songs make it better or worse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-youre-depressed-do-sad-songs-make-it-better-or-worse/606069)
**Author:** [@Chef\_Troy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chef_Troy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-youre-depressed-do-sad-songs-make-it-better-or-worse/606069 "2011-12-14T05:21:53Z")
I’m feeling depressed and disconnected from things again – it happens this time of year sometimes. Had a good hard workout, which helped, but now I’m listening to the Counting Crows and I honestly can’t tell if it’s maki… --- ## [What do you call your sicknesses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-your-sicknesses/605527)
**Author:** [@Gesturing\_Mildly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gesturing_Mildly)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-your-sicknesses/605527 "2011-12-14T04:49:55Z")
I have a cold. I’m sniffly and stuffy and have a sore, scratchy throat. In a couple of days, I’ll start coughing, and will continue for a week or so. I’m not achy or fevery. I call this a cold. There’s a lot of othe… --- ## [A little girl disappears in Detroit...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-girl-disappears-in-detroit/606053)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-little-girl-disappears-in-detroit/606053 "2011-12-14T04:45:14Z")
There’s a story in the news for the past two weeks here in Detroit about a man who says he was carjacked with his 2-year-old daughter in the car. His car was found shortly after he went to the police, but the little girl… --- ## [Desexed female burmese cat has started spraying - any idea why, and what to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desexed-female-burmese-cat-has-started-spraying-any-idea-why-and-what-to-do/605692)
**Author:** [@Askance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askance)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desexed-female-burmese-cat-has-started-spraying-any-idea-why-and-what-to-do/605692 "2011-12-14T02:37:26Z")
My partner has a jet-black yellow-eyed (if those make a difference) desexed female burmese cat, now about 9 1/2 years old. At about 8 she started spraying vertical surfaces in the house; first our big screen TV (!) then … --- ## [Good alternative to Sennheiser PX-200 II headphones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-alternative-to-sennheiser-px-200-ii-headphones/606037)
**Author:** [@SanibelMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanibelMan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2011, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-alternative-to-sennheiser-px-200-ii-headphones/606037 "2011-12-14T00:08:18Z")
My parents got me some a set of Sennheiser PX-200 II headphones for my birthday last month. It was a very nice gift, but it seems like the right one is now distorted or blown out somehow. Very annoying considering what t… --- ## [Advice for how to communicate with an ego-driven boss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-how-to-communicate-with-an-ego-driven-boss/605984)
**Author:** [@you\_with\_the\_face](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/you_with_the_face)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-how-to-communicate-with-an-ego-driven-boss/605984 "2011-12-13T23:50:56Z")
Help, my name is you with the face and my boss is getting on my last nerves. I started here in July. Since I worked here years previously, I am no stranger to the place and am fairly knowledgeable about how things work … --- ## [Gift ideas for a family](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-ideas-for-a-family/605938)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-ideas-for-a-family/605938 "2011-12-13T23:25:45Z")
Seems like there was a thread about gift ideas last year but I haven’t run into one this year. I need some ideas for a family…husband, wife and two college age kids who go to school within 30 miles of home. Looking to … --- ## [Your favorite automobile](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-automobile/605621)
**Author:** [@Hilary\_Algar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilary_Algar)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-automobile/605621 "2011-12-13T22:22:36Z")
For your favorite automobile, where is the corporate headquarters located? Please “reply” with your favorite make and model. --- ## [Happy Holidays From...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-from/606045)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-holidays-from/606045 "2011-12-13T22:14:46Z")
Happy Holidays from your local TV station, your insurance agent, Tony’s Pizza, Zippy Car Wash, KRAP radio station, Jack’s Auto/Body Repair… Does anyone feel warm and fuzzy upon hearing “Happy Holidays” from these people… --- ## [What's Microsoft up to these days? They've been off my "new & interesting" radar for some time.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-microsoft-up-to-these-days-theyve-been-off-my-new-interesting-radar-for-some-time/605995)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-microsoft-up-to-these-days-theyve-been-off-my-new-interesting-radar-for-some-time/605995 "2011-12-13T21:38:48Z")
I know it’s a broad based question, but honestly I really have not heard all that much new and interesting about Microsoft for some time. I know they are working on Windows 8, and are tyring to get traction for the Windo… --- ## [Territorial Adults!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/territorial-adults/604382)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/territorial-adults/604382 "2011-12-13T21:34:16Z")
I had no idea such thing existed in adults, until I started this new job a few months ago. I’m an only child and while I have had some relationships, I’ve never shacked up with anyone. Also, never lived in dorms or Greek… --- ## [Does your community have Recycling Program?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-community-have-recycling-program/605233)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-community-have-recycling-program/605233 "2011-12-13T20:50:53Z")
My mother recently moved from a far suburb of a large city to a bit further out rural town. I was kinda surprised that they never had recycling program. Does your community/country have recycling program? --- ## [What Your Marriage Counselor Doesn't Want You to Know](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-your-marriage-counselor-doesnt-want-you-to-know/605983)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-your-marriage-counselor-doesnt-want-you-to-know/605983 "2011-12-13T20:27:48Z")
This was one of those throwaway linksthat pop up when you are on news or magazine sites. some of the statements seem plausible and some less so. what’s your take on these claims? --- ## [People you know who celebrate Kwanzaa? And does teaching our kids this do us well?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-you-know-who-celebrate-kwanzaa-and-does-teaching-our-kids-this-do-us-well/605110)
**Author:** [@Farmer\_Jane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmer_Jane)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-you-know-who-celebrate-kwanzaa-and-does-teaching-our-kids-this-do-us-well/605110 "2011-12-13T20:18:14Z")
…and why? My son came home with some Kwanzaa stuff. His recollection of the lesson: Black people were slaves in America like Jews were slaves in Egypt and they have a holiday to remind them of their African-ness. They h… --- ## [Ladies/appreciators of the male form - the six pack.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-appreciators-of-the-male-form-the-six-pack/605900)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-appreciators-of-the-male-form-the-six-pack/605900 "2011-12-13T18:32:56Z")
I’ve been doing a lot of Russian Twists (aka Trunk Twists, aka Oh God Jesus My Stomach) at the gym to tone up my stomach. Want to know what the prevailing opinion on the six pack (not something I’m specifically aiming fo… --- ## [Brilliant gifts in the style of Leslie Knope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brilliant-gifts-in-the-style-of-leslie-knope/606052)
**Author:** [@ladyhaha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyhaha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brilliant-gifts-in-the-style-of-leslie-knope/606052 "2011-12-13T18:03:25Z")
I think I’m going to take my gifting cues this year from Parks and Rec’s Leslie Knope. Recap from last week. She’s just really clever - have you ever done something similar? Any ideas for a guy I just barely started dat… --- ## [PMI still on my mortgage. How long is it supposed to be there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pmi-still-on-my-mortgage-how-long-is-it-supposed-to-be-there/605968)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2011, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pmi-still-on-my-mortgage-how-long-is-it-supposed-to-be-there/605968 "2011-12-13T16:49:33Z")
Hello Everyone, I got a mortgage back in 2008 on a foreclosed home. The loan was FHA and I put almost 25% down on the house. I didn’t think that I was required to have PMI then, but the lady at the bank said that all FH… --- ## [Speech recognition software](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speech-recognition-software/605749)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2011, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speech-recognition-software/605749 "2011-12-11T15:05:53Z")
I’m watching a commercial for Dragon, but looked at CNet reviews and they’re mixed. Does anyone have experience with this or other speech recognition software? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1610) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1612)