# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1645 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1646 --- ## [Unemployment Eligibility Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unemployment-eligibility-question/600051)
**Author:** [@titansrst](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/titansrst)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2011, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unemployment-eligibility-question/600051 "2011-10-23T01:12:24Z")
I am a tenured public school teacher in Paterson, Nj., who had occasion to file handicap discrimination charges against my district. The district retaliated by filing tenure charge against me and has suspended me without… --- ## [Solving All the World's Problems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solving-all-the-worlds-problems/600334)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solving-all-the-worlds-problems/600334 "2011-10-22T23:43:08Z")
(This is too stupid for GQ.) As I understand it, according to Star Trek canon, once that hippy guy makes faster-than-light travel work, we will be contacted by the Vulcans. The Vulcans are a few jumps ahead of us on the… --- ## [Regional humor.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regional-humor/600069)
**Author:** [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regional-humor/600069 "2011-10-22T19:15:11Z")
Anybody know any jokes that work best when told to “those in the know?” I’ll start. My first husband said he made this up. It cracked me up. He’d point to his left hand and ask, “How is my hand like a lemon pie?” A… --- ## [Proper grammar, punctuation and capitalization](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proper-grammar-punctuation-and-capitalization/600079)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proper-grammar-punctuation-and-capitalization/600079 "2011-10-22T19:14:57Z")
I’m curious how members feel about posts that are written with no capitals, no proper punctuation and poor grammar. I will start by saying that I don’t like it. I’m not talking about a typo or occasional spelling or pu… --- ## [Would you have accepted the Shalit prisoner exchange deal if you had been Israeli?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-have-accepted-the-shalit-prisoner-exchange-deal-if-you-had-been-israeli/600124)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-have-accepted-the-shalit-prisoner-exchange-deal-if-you-had-been-israeli/600124 "2011-10-22T19:06:56Z")
I’m wondering what the proportions are. Here’s the wiki: Some quick facts: An Israeli soldier, Gilad Shalit, was taken hostage by Hamas in 2006. Recently, he was exchanged for 1,027 Palestinian, Arab-Israeli and Syria… --- ## [Can you "fix" a terrible kisser?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-fix-a-terrible-kisser/600186)
**Author:** [@piaffe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/piaffe)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-fix-a-terrible-kisser/600186 "2011-10-22T16:47:07Z")
Suppose you’ve had a few dates and would like to continue dating to see where it goes, but absolutely can’t stand the way they kiss (so much so that you shudder to think of it and can barely refrain from shoving them awa… --- ## [Do I Live Better Than JP Morgan Did?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-live-better-than-jp-morgan-did/600188)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-live-better-than-jp-morgan-did/600188 "2011-10-22T12:53:29Z")
I’m trying to compare the circumstances of my life with that of a multi-millionaire of the last century, JP Morgan. I’m a lower-middle class guy-I own a house (small), a car, a PC, and I have access to excellent medical… --- ## [So what is a hipster exactly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-is-a-hipster-exactly/600226)
**Author:** [@GovernmentMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GovernmentMan)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-is-a-hipster-exactly/600226 "2011-10-22T12:50:52Z")
I see when people post pics of hipsters, they show these pretty ridiculous looking people wearing ridiculous clothes example : Being a Dickhead's Cool - YouTube I often see these people when i go to the hipster neighb… --- ## [This ain't no Brady Bunch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-aint-no-brady-bunch/600429)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-aint-no-brady-bunch/600429 "2011-10-22T08:47:58Z")
Now I don’t know anything about this story other than I’ve looked at the mugshots of the “mom and dad”. Umm yeeeaah, I’m gonna go out on a limb here… --- ## [What's wrong with my friend? (Mental condition..)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-friend-mental-condition/599259)
**Author:** [@KellyCriterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KellyCriterion)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-friend-mental-condition/599259 "2011-10-22T06:32:23Z")
What’s wrong with my friend? I am convinced my male friend has some sort of mental condition that has never been properly diagnosed. I want to help him, but I don’t know exactly how to explain what is wrong with him. It… --- ## [Adopted children](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adopted-children/571510)
**Author:** [@Trubie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trubie)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2011, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adopted-children/571510 "2011-10-22T01:00:50Z")
The thread on adopted vs biological children got me thinking. Adoption has always been something I’ve been willing to do. The world is crowded. Less diapers. Lot of ups IMO. Anyway, I’ve often wondered what if you don’t … --- ## [Does your workplace celebrate when someone quits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-workplace-celebrate-when-someone-quits/600249)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-workplace-celebrate-when-someone-quits/600249 "2011-10-21T20:58:06Z")
I work in a pretty professional environment and my department has a tradition that I find somewhat odd. When an employee resigns from his job for greener pastures, the entire department has a farewell get-together to ce… --- ## [Complementary Drug Search?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complementary-drug-search/600353)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/complementary-drug-search/600353 "2011-10-21T20:04:55Z")
The US Coast Guard is allowed to board any ship-like thing in the US without probable cause or a warrant. A person on a boat has no reasonable expectation of privacy, the courts have ruled. Further, they can seize any s… --- ## [Dog Chewing Problem: Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-chewing-problem-help/600362)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-chewing-problem-help/600362 "2011-10-21T18:50:15Z")
I am the proud owner of a lab-whippet mix. We rescued her at the tender age of 1. She had been in shelters pretty much her whole life, except for a failed adoption a few months before we took her in. For the first thr… --- ## [Gaddahfi's Fate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaddahfis-fate/575272)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gaddahfis-fate/575272 "2011-10-21T17:06:50Z")
What will be the fate of Muammar Gaddafhi? --- ## [Worst place you've ever lived.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-place-youve-ever-lived/599619)
**Author:** [@Cap\_n\_Obvious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cap_n_Obvious)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-place-youve-ever-lived/599619 "2011-10-21T16:10:57Z")
I recently moved into an old trailer in order to save money, and it’s a pretty crummy place. In an effort to make it seem less so, I got to thinking about horrid places I have lived in the past, which made me realize thi… --- ## [Solving Server Administration (GoDaddy is evil in many ways)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solving-server-administration-godaddy-is-evil-in-many-ways/577085)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solving-server-administration-godaddy-is-evil-in-many-ways/577085 "2011-10-21T14:22:00Z")
Long story very short: changed servers last year, went with Godaddy. Godaddy salespeople were deceptive,it became clear that this was policy; once I was in found myself stranded in terms of adminstration - anything requ… --- ## [Help us come into the 21st century, entertainment-wise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-come-into-the-21st-century-entertainment-wise/600176)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-us-come-into-the-21st-century-entertainment-wise/600176 "2011-10-21T13:26:49Z")
So we’re just about convinced that we have room in the budget (between saved-up points, gift cards, cash, and regular Christmas gift budget) to get a wide-screen HD TV. Our current big TV was one I bought in 1991… and it… --- ## [speeddating......any tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeddating-any-tips/600341)
**Author:** [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speeddating-any-tips/600341 "2011-10-21T13:23:27Z")
I signed up for a speed dating event; The age bracket is end 20’ers beginning 40’ers (I’m 38) ever been on one? was it fun? effective? What are effective tactics? Speed dating Do and Don’ts? Good oneliners? My sta… --- ## [Will I live better than Bill Gates did?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-live-better-than-bill-gates-did/600224)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-i-live-better-than-bill-gates-did/600224 "2011-10-21T11:38:58Z")
Inspired by “Do I live better than JP Morgan did?” Do you think the life of the average person in a developed country in 2111 would be better than the life of a multi-billionaire today? Use whatever definition of bette… --- ## [Where do you come from ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-come-from/599920)
**Author:** [@studmuffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/studmuffin)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-come-from/599920 "2011-10-21T10:18:50Z")
Some people place much importance and pride in their roots ( Irish, Polish, Swedish, Klingon, Etc. ). Are your immigrant forefathers important to who you are, or don’t you care a Tinker’s cuss what country Gre… --- ## [Random stuff about my friendships and contacting folks...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-stuff-about-my-friendships-and-contacting-folks/598851)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 6:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-stuff-about-my-friendships-and-contacting-folks/598851 "2011-10-21T06:12:23Z")
I think I have overly strict expectations about when people in my life should get back in touch with me, given an initial effort by me. I have one old friend who hasn’t returned an e-mail or phone message in literally m… --- ## [Should I still interview for a job I am pretty sure I don't want?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-still-interview-for-a-job-i-am-pretty-sure-i-dont-want/600209)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-still-interview-for-a-job-i-am-pretty-sure-i-dont-want/600209 "2011-10-21T05:05:17Z")
My current job is in an insurance company call center, and I’m looking at other call centers or for general clerical employment (admin/receptionist/data entry etc) in my area. I’m getting burnt out at my current job, but… --- ## [Charged with Child Abuse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charged-with-child-abuse/600121)
**Author:** [@bengangmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bengangmo)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charged-with-child-abuse/600121 "2011-10-21T03:26:05Z")
I am wasting time at work, and came upon this story Dad used nine-year-old as 'designated driver' | Stuff.co.nz He let a 9 year old drive when he was drunk, andd has been charged with child abuse. It’s a pretty sure be… --- ## [Tell me about being a landlord](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-being-a-landlord/600159)
**Author:** [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-being-a-landlord/600159 "2011-10-21T02:27:12Z")
My wife’s parents moved to Charlotte last year. Unfortunately, the contract on their old house in Raleigh fell through just before closing. Now they’re stuck with two houses, one in Charlotte and one in Raleigh. They … --- ## [Gym Membership to Learn Weightlifting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gym-membership-to-learn-weightlifting/600182)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gym-membership-to-learn-weightlifting/600182 "2011-10-21T01:40:52Z")
Hi, I want to learn the proper way to lift free weights. I’ve been doing it at home with a cheap 60lb dumbbell set (that is, up to 30 lbs each dumbbell) but I’m getting stronger and I’m also getting into territory wher… --- ## [Naming a child- a hypothetical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-a-child-a-hypothetical/600164)
**Author:** [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-a-child-a-hypothetical/600164 "2011-10-21T00:51:17Z")
Imagine a man meets, then marries a young widow with no kids. He did not know her before she was a widow. They are now expecting their first child. She really wants to name the child after her late husband. The man absol… --- ## [Dental etiquette. Preparing for the dentist.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dental-etiquette-preparing-for-the-dentist/600294)
**Author:** [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2011, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dental-etiquette-preparing-for-the-dentist/600294 "2011-10-21T00:31:01Z")
What are reasonable steps to take before going in for a dental appointment? I aim to make my appointments first thing in the morning. I brush my teeth, floss and rinse with mouthwash. I generally don’t use mouthwash but… --- ## [When is a modern car considered middle-aged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-a-modern-car-considered-middle-aged/600042)
**Author:** [@Laggard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laggard)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-a-modern-car-considered-middle-aged/600042 "2011-10-20T23:47:10Z")
I have a 2001 Focus with 121,000 miles. I’ve heard that there was a time when a car with this many miles would have been considered old but that cars have improved to the point where this is not so. Opinions? --- ## [Non specific low back pain - how do you respond to warning signs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-specific-low-back-pain-how-do-you-respond-to-warning-signs/600170)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2011, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-specific-low-back-pain-how-do-you-respond-to-warning-signs/600170 "2011-10-20T22:15:24Z")
\[Back history and disclaimers: I have had sporadic non specific low back pain for much of my adult life. Medical professionals prescribe stuff that is not always entirely satisfactory. This is a query about how you respo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1644) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1646)