# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1651 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1652 --- ## [Would It Bother You If Nobody Attends Your Funeral?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-bother-you-if-nobody-attends-your-funeral/598919)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-it-bother-you-if-nobody-attends-your-funeral/598919 "2011-10-12T21:43:36Z")
Just curious. My question comes about becuase an old friend of mine died recently-he had no immediate family-just a second cousin or two. I hadn’t seen the guy in years, and I was unable to visit-I guess the wake was pr… --- ## [Men: tell me about getting a prostate biopsy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-tell-me-about-getting-a-prostate-biopsy/599088)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-tell-me-about-getting-a-prostate-biopsy/599088 "2011-10-12T20:27:45Z")
As I am expecting to have to have one, maybe. My PSA test (yes, I am familiar with the new fed guidelines, but I took the test before they published) has gone up from 4 to 5 in the past 6 months, so my PCP has given me … --- ## [End the Fed - explain to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-the-fed-explain-to-me/599423)
**Author:** [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/end-the-fed-explain-to-me/599423 "2011-10-12T19:36:03Z")
Not sure if this is the right forum for this… Could someone please summarize for me the “End the Fed” argument put forth by Ron Paul supporters and the arguments against that? I’m hearing a lot of this from people (on F… --- ## [Anyone using the Blackberry 9850 (Torch) or 9930 (Bold)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-using-the-blackberry-9850-torch-or-9930-bold/599349)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-using-the-blackberry-9850-torch-or-9930-bold/599349 "2011-10-12T17:41:55Z")
Disclaimers: I use a Blackberry for work. I buy it, but get reimbursed for my plan and most of the cost of the device. It’s my only phone. This is by choice. They pay for it, it works for me. I don;t want to carry two … --- ## [Is there a way to force vivid dreams?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-force-vivid-dreams/599408)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-force-vivid-dreams/599408 "2011-10-12T17:14:48Z")
The two main ways I have found that I can guarantee vivid dreams are - 1: If I am travelling and sleeping in a strange bed 2: If I am sick with a bad cold or flu my dreams will be especially vivid and memorable Short… --- ## [Court date for expired registration... whoops](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-date-for-expired-registration-whoops/595524)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/court-date-for-expired-registration-whoops/595524 "2011-10-12T14:00:58Z")
So apparently I’ve been wandering around in a fog and didn’t notice my vehicle reg expired in May. Well, fuck. I got pulled over by a very nice officer who cited me for it, and also gave me a citation for expired proof o… --- ## [Do you believe the world will end in 2012?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020)
**Author:** [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-the-world-will-end-in-2012/598020 "2011-10-12T12:30:55Z")
Pretty simple. The TV is full of TV shows from Mayan Calendars to shows that claim ancient prophets saying the world will have a cataclysmic end next year. Does anybody buy this shit? Is someone on the DOPE running scar… --- ## [Women: Did you propose to your man?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-did-you-propose-to-your-man/599062)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-did-you-propose-to-your-man/599062 "2011-10-12T12:13:00Z")
Stories please. Did he say yes right away or resist at first? How did it work out? Did he say no? Other things I’m wondering: Why did you ask when you did? How long had you known each other/been dating? You know… d… --- ## [Poll: Do You Keep Track of Who Bought and The Bill Amounts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-keep-track-of-who-bought-and-the-bill-amounts/598918)
**Author:** [@brittekland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brittekland)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-keep-track-of-who-bought-and-the-bill-amounts/598918 "2011-10-12T06:56:15Z")
When you eat/drink out with people do you sometimes buy or ‘Dutch pay’ only? Do you calculate and keep track of who bought, how much was the bill and how many times? We have this friend who calls everyone back days late… --- ## [Mac users - why do you like so few choices?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mac-users-why-do-you-like-so-few-choices/598949)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mac-users-why-do-you-like-so-few-choices/598949 "2011-10-12T05:13:42Z")
When I buy a product I like to have a lot of choices. For a car, TV, clothes, furniture, watch, radio, guitar, beer, wine, etc. I can choose from many different models and styles from many different companies. B… --- ## [Little Kids and Crushes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-kids-and-crushes/598469)
**Author:** [@AndyLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyLee)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-kids-and-crushes/598469 "2011-10-12T04:30:46Z")
The thead on mesmerized by hamsters got me to thinking. When I was a little kid I remember being mesmerized by the singer Sheena Easton. My mother said, I would be fussy even as a child and stop whenever her voice came … --- ## [Divorced parents what is your custody schedule?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/divorced-parents-what-is-your-custody-schedule/598563)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/divorced-parents-what-is-your-custody-schedule/598563 "2011-10-12T03:03:26Z")
I’m looking for divorced/separated parents have structured their custody of their children. I’m going to ask for a change to having the children half the time and I’d like to see what options there are and the pros and c… --- ## [Should I get a Keurig? If not, recommend me a coffee maker!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-a-keurig-if-not-recommend-me-a-coffee-maker/598963)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-a-keurig-if-not-recommend-me-a-coffee-maker/598963 "2011-10-12T02:25:06Z")
Ever since I saw a Keurig machine at Staples I’ve wanted one. My wife doesn’t drink coffee, but drinks tea and hot chocolate, so she could use it also. Right now, I use one of those mug-top baskets. It used to be ok, bu… --- ## [Time machines - easy way to trigger an epidemic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-machines-easy-way-to-trigger-an-epidemic/599218)
**Author:** [@Arrogance\_Ex\_Machina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrogance_Ex_Machina)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2011, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-machines-easy-way-to-trigger-an-epidemic/599218 "2011-10-12T00:13:40Z")
So with all the SDMB sanctioned time travel going on, has anybody thought about the disease angle? Wouldn’t one of us venturing back in time both trigger a potential epidemic in that era and in the other hand also get a … --- ## [Recomend a book on Options](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recomend-a-book-on-options/599348)
**Author:** [@fifty-six](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fifty-six)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recomend-a-book-on-options/599348 "2011-10-11T23:45:59Z")
I have some spare money and wish to do my part for #occupy wall street. I have in the past really enjoyed trading stocks. Mostly as a stimulating hobby. I have a good broker and simple stock trading and short selling ar… --- ## [Dog food thread. What should we be feeding them? BARF? Iams? Snacks? Rawhides? Et al](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-food-thread-what-should-we-be-feeding-them-barf-iams-snacks-rawhides-et-al/598805)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-food-thread-what-should-we-be-feeding-them-barf-iams-snacks-rawhides-et-al/598805 "2011-10-11T22:09:32Z")
Inspired by this thread, there seems to be way too much conflicting and underwritten information on what constitutes good food for dogs and what will probably kill them immediately. Currently, we’ve got our pug and our O… --- ## [Can one learn to pick up women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-one-learn-to-pick-up-women/599327)
**Author:** [@alandor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alandor)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-one-learn-to-pick-up-women/599327 "2011-10-11T21:05:15Z")
Dear Cecil Fans, Recently I have heard about a phenomenon called pickup - in which one goes to a several days course aka boot-camp in which they learn how to systemically pick up women. Considering one is not totally … --- ## [What do I do? What do I do? (socialization thing)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-what-do-i-do-socialization-thing/598999)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-what-do-i-do-socialization-thing/598999 "2011-10-11T20:49:23Z")
Two people–my next-door-neighbors at the apartment complex that I have currently vacated–came out to chat with me while I was loading up my car with stuff early this week. They were very nice, introducing themselves and… --- ## [iTunes: How do you handle multiple people's music preferences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/itunes-how-do-you-handle-multiple-peoples-music-preferences/599303)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/itunes-how-do-you-handle-multiple-peoples-music-preferences/599303 "2011-10-11T20:03:48Z")
For those of you who have more than one person with an iDevice in the house (iPod/iPhone/iPad), how do you handle people’s different music tastes when syncing the devices? e.g. the husband, wife, son, daughter will have … --- ## [Occupy Wall Street: what does the rest of the world think?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/occupy-wall-street-what-does-the-rest-of-the-world-think/599334)
**Author:** [@Kaio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kaio)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/occupy-wall-street-what-does-the-rest-of-the-world-think/599334 "2011-10-11T19:50:46Z")
So now that the movement is gaining traction in the American mainstream media, I was just curious… what do non-Americans think about the protests/movement? When/if you discuss it with your friends/colleagues, what’s the … --- ## [Anonymous - Group of hackers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-group-of-hackers/599247)
**Author:** [@Hennessy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hennessy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-group-of-hackers/599247 "2011-10-11T19:31:36Z")
Are hackers really so good that they can put a halt on the New York Stock Exchange? http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/anonymous-hackers-threaten-erase-york-stock-exchange-site/story?id=14705072 It is said that they alre… --- ## [Any occupiers/99%ers here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-occupiers-99-ers-here/598883)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-occupiers-99-ers-here/598883 "2011-10-11T18:13:29Z")
I’ve been going to the Occupy Baltimore protest twice a day since it started Tuesday. I’ve done what I can with them with the limited amount of time I have. The spirit is there, no doubt, but they’re not going to get t… --- ## [Top 5 Cities?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-5-cities/598180)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-5-cities/598180 "2011-10-11T17:50:16Z")
What are your 5 favorite cities, plus when do you think they are at their best, and why do these cities rock in your opinion? My top 5: Istanbul: early autumn; best skyline in the world, great food and a great city j… --- ## [Has Columbus Day ever been a real holiday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-columbus-day-ever-been-a-real-holiday/599194)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-columbus-day-ever-been-a-real-holiday/599194 "2011-10-11T17:45:37Z")
I’m 36, and for as long as I can remember, Columbus Day has been little more than an excuse for the Post Office and banks to have a day off. Oh, and and in years past furniture stores would have a sale on Columbus Day. … --- ## [Should I distrust a USB-powered DVD writer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-distrust-a-usb-powered-dvd-writer/599289)
**Author:** [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-distrust-a-usb-powered-dvd-writer/599289 "2011-10-11T16:33:59Z")
I picked up a store-brand DVD writer at the electronics store in the mall over the weekend - it’s one of the ones that plugs into two different USB ports on your computer to pull power. Burned nearly a dozen DVD+R disks,… --- ## [Okay. How about the BEST car ever made?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-how-about-the-best-car-ever-made/598970)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-how-about-the-best-car-ever-made/598970 "2011-10-11T16:32:46Z")
Or you ever had. I nominate the 1976 Chevy short bed four wheel drive. 350ci, with the auto transmission. Wonderful plow truck and has moved the furniture of pretty much all my friends. And moved mountains of snow. I… --- ## [Oh no. Truck wouldn't start, towed, what could it be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-truck-wouldnt-start-towed-what-could-it-be/599221)
**Author:** [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-truck-wouldnt-start-towed-what-could-it-be/599221 "2011-10-11T16:26:14Z")
Truck in question is an old Nissan pick-em-up 1995 with almost 260K miles. I don’t drive it much any more, but went down to pick up a chair from a friend’s house about 20 miles south. Took Little Spotted Dog along and we… --- ## [........like an ugly Ron Pearlman !](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/like-an-ugly-ron-pearlman/599302)
**Author:** [@studmuffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/studmuffin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/like-an-ugly-ron-pearlman/599302 "2011-10-11T16:18:47Z")
With Halloween looming, are you so repulsive looking you frighten kids without a mask ? :eek: On the 1-10 scale how good looking are you ? --- ## [Why the prevalence of dating in the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-prevalence-of-dating-in-the-us/599058)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-prevalence-of-dating-in-the-us/599058 "2011-10-11T16:17:49Z")
Perhaps I’m wrong but I’ve gotten the impression that in the US, it’s usual for to date multiple people at the same time, sometimes for extended periods. As polar bear said in another thread: “I don’t really ‘date’ othe… --- ## [Platonic interaction with the opposite sex while in a relationship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/platonic-interaction-with-the-opposite-sex-while-in-a-relationship/599212)
**Author:** [@kombatminipig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kombatminipig)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2011, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/platonic-interaction-with-the-opposite-sex-while-in-a-relationship/599212 "2011-10-11T16:15:50Z")
Well, I’m stumped. As background to this question, this summer a friend of the family from abroad was in town, and my very close cousin had asked if I’d mind showing her around town for a day. My cousin being very dear t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1650) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1652)