# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1693 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1694 --- ## [Moms: What would be a really great gift in the first week after giving birth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moms-what-would-be-a-really-great-gift-in-the-first-week-after-giving-birth/591057)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moms-what-would-be-a-really-great-gift-in-the-first-week-after-giving-birth/591057 "2011-08-04T18:47:34Z")
As many of you know my wife and I are having our first baby…some time in the next month \[please come towards the end of the month…\] and I would like to make or buy her something special. So I’d like to know what kinds of… --- ## [One Week In Durango--What To Do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-week-in-durango-what-to-do/591482)
**Author:** [@Lare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lare)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-week-in-durango-what-to-do/591482 "2011-08-04T18:30:02Z")
I’ve parasitically found some good travel tips on this board because other people happen to go to places where I’m headed. I’m going to drive over to Durango, Colorado for a week in September. Please suggest some thing… --- ## [Where to get info on having surgery in Thailand ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-get-info-on-having-surgery-in-thailand/591473)
**Author:** [@simple\_homer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/simple_homer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-get-info-on-having-surgery-in-thailand/591473 "2011-08-04T18:25:29Z")
I am an American working in China, and I will soon need to have surgery on my throat. I do not have health insurance in America, so returning to America for surgery is not something that I can afford. I have lived for … --- ## [Dating a prenant woman.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-a-prenant-woman/590794)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dating-a-prenant-woman/590794 "2011-08-04T18:15:44Z")
This is a hypothetical. I’m more or less asking this wondering if this is “sexist” thinking or not. The woman: (We’ll call her Juliet) She was in a serious relationship with a guy. Despite taking proper precautions the … --- ## [How were you treated as a (seriously) sick kid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-were-you-treated-as-a-seriously-sick-kid/591332)
**Author:** [@smaje1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smaje1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-were-you-treated-as-a-seriously-sick-kid/591332 "2011-08-04T18:12:33Z")
I was testing my blood sugar this morning, when suddenly it occurred to me: I’ve probably taken my blood sugar like, a \*million \*times. So I just did some quick math, and it turns out I’ve taken my blood sugar at least 6… --- ## [Bleeding cyst](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bleeding-cyst/591323)
**Author:** [@CheeseDonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheeseDonkey)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bleeding-cyst/591323 "2011-08-04T17:53:33Z")
Out of curiosity, I just took an Exacto knife and poked a hole in a ganglion cyst to see what would happen and it is bleeding a lot (well, as much as can come out of a little hole in my skin). Is this normal? --- ## [The Straight Dope on Angie's List: Boon, or Boondoggle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-on-angies-list-boon-or-boondoggle/591204)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-on-angies-list-boon-or-boondoggle/591204 "2011-08-04T16:05:20Z")
We’re going to remodel our bathrooms and we’re looking for a contractor to do it. Angie’s List has been advertising on TV A LOT recently and I’m considering joining to get their reviews (I’m in San Jose, CA). However, … --- ## [Child-free Women Dopers - A Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/child-free-women-dopers-a-question/590613)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/child-free-women-dopers-a-question/590613 "2011-08-04T15:38:55Z")
I’m asking this mostly out of pure curiosity. There was a time, in my early twenties, I wasn’t sure I wanted kids. The idea of losing all that personal freedom wasn’t very appealing. Right around the time I turned 24 … --- ## [Is the term "Tar Baby" an ethnic slur?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-term-tar-baby-an-ethnic-slur/591270)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-term-tar-baby-an-ethnic-slur/591270 "2011-08-04T14:35:51Z")
What do you think? As you may or may not know, a congressman from my home state of Colorado, Doug Lamborn, used it in regards to being associated with President Obama. Specifically, he said about President Obama: \[QUO… --- ## [How to deal with someone arguing in bad faith?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-deal-with-someone-arguing-in-bad-faith/590515)
**Author:** [@BleizDu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BleizDu)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-deal-with-someone-arguing-in-bad-faith/590515 "2011-08-04T09:22:54Z")
(maybe more suited to mpsims?) We’ve been friends with someone for about three years now. She’s someone who can be hella moody, blaming others, and who also lies a lot, but up until then she was nice to hang out with, s… --- ## [Syracuse/Finger Lakes -- What to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/syracuse-finger-lakes-what-to-do/591235)
**Author:** [@akennett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/akennett)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/syracuse-finger-lakes-what-to-do/591235 "2011-08-04T06:47:01Z")
At the end of the month, the wife and I will be traveling to see her brother and sister-in-law in New Hampshire. We’re driving and thought it a better idea to make it two legs rather than try to blast straight through fo… --- ## [Ladies, date old-looking young man or young-looking old man?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-date-old-looking-young-man-or-young-looking-old-man/591277)
**Author:** [@mikews99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mikews99)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-date-old-looking-young-man-or-young-looking-old-man/591277 "2011-08-04T05:53:42Z")
Ladies, you’ve just met “The One.” He’s attractive, funny, smart, kind, caring, owns his own home, has a well paying job, is close to his family, has traveled the world, is well read – plus everything else you’ve ever dr… --- ## [Whose username are you jealous of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-username-are-you-jealous-of/590480)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whose-username-are-you-jealous-of/590480 "2011-08-04T05:49:18Z")
I know, it’s probably been talked about before. So sue me. I’ve always liked (off the top of my head): You With The Face Shagnasty Stink Fish Pot mmm --- ## [Do you still live in the state you were born in?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-live-in-the-state-you-were-born-in/590676)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-still-live-in-the-state-you-were-born-in/590676 "2011-08-04T04:33:03Z")
Simple question… do you currently live in the same state you were born in? If so, have you always lived there or did you return? If you’re not from the US, apply it to whatever type of breakdown your country uses, if an… --- ## [Question about torrents and pirating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-torrents-and-pirating/590770)
**Author:** [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-torrents-and-pirating/590770 "2011-08-04T01:09:06Z")
The pertinent facts: A couple years ago there was a vampire movie called Daybreakers that had a cool-looking poster. “Golly,” I said to myself, “That’s a cool-looking poster. I’d like to get a longer look at those vampi… --- ## [Recommend a good deer hunting gun for a beginner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-deer-hunting-gun-for-a-beginner/590584)
**Author:** [@misterW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misterW)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2011, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-deer-hunting-gun-for-a-beginner/590584 "2011-08-04T00:34:10Z")
I’m interested in taking up deer hunting. Little experience with guns other than the .22 rifle I used for target practice growing up. Recommendations? --- ## [Hiking at night on the Southern Tier - how dangerous?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hiking-at-night-on-the-southern-tier-how-dangerous/591354)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hiking-at-night-on-the-southern-tier-how-dangerous/591354 "2011-08-03T21:56:47Z")
I’ve only hiked at night three times, and it was pretty freakin’ cool (both for the atmosphere and for the lack of blazing heat.) But both of the times I’ve done it were with groups of people – large groups of people (a… --- ## [Anyone Here Been On A Group Interview?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-been-on-a-group-interview/591241)
**Author:** [@AndyLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AndyLee)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-been-on-a-group-interview/591241 "2011-08-03T21:34:20Z")
I went on an interview today for a job. It was a group interview. We had about 30 people in the room and we had to do things like, take five mintutes, talk to the person on our right, then get up and tell the group why t… --- ## [IT Consultants and Headhunters... some advice please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-consultants-and-headhunters-some-advice-please/591170)
**Author:** [@zev\_steinhardt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zev_steinhardt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-consultants-and-headhunters-some-advice-please/591170 "2011-08-03T20:41:03Z")
I have a bit of a dilemma, and I was hoping my fellow Dopers could provide some me with some advice. I am an IT worker. Specifically, I’m a database developer. I’ve always worked in full-time positions. Four weeks ag… --- ## [What kind of architecture is this Mormon Temple?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-architecture-is-this-mormon-temple/591367)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-architecture-is-this-mormon-temple/591367 "2011-08-03T20:29:03Z")
Take a look at the Nauvoo (Restored) temple http://moroni10.com/LDS/Temple\_Tour/Nauvoo\_Temple1.jpg What kind of architecture style is it? I don’t know myself. Somehow the top tower conflicts with the bottom. Is it Roma… --- ## [People with contacts, do you open your eyes underwater?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-with-contacts-do-you-open-your-eyes-underwater/591321)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-with-contacts-do-you-open-your-eyes-underwater/591321 "2011-08-03T18:49:23Z")
Title pretty much says it all. I never was much for opening my eyes underwater while swimming, so I’ve never done it, but lately I’m intrigued. Problem is, I wear contacts. My gut feeling is that opening my eyes in the … --- ## [Which primate would make the best pet? Don't need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-primate-would-make-the-best-pet-dont-need-answer-fast/590978)
**Author:** [@cwthree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cwthree)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-primate-would-make-the-best-pet-dont-need-answer-fast/590978 "2011-08-03T17:34:47Z")
Let me preface this by saying that I neither plan nor desire to keep any kind of pet primate. My question is entirely hypothetical and, I hope, entertaining. So let’s imagine that I’m minding my own business at home whe… --- ## [Looking back on your life, how much would you have paid to do things differently.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-back-on-your-life-how-much-would-you-have-paid-to-do-things-differently/591276)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-back-on-your-life-how-much-would-you-have-paid-to-do-things-differently/591276 "2011-08-03T17:23:25Z")
Lets suppose you could send a message to your past self. What would you tell yourself, and how much in todays money would you say your believeable advice was worth. Inspired by this thread For example, I would have pa… --- ## [Options for fine, dry, thin hair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/options-for-fine-dry-thin-hair/591169)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/options-for-fine-dry-thin-hair/591169 "2011-08-03T16:08:05Z")
I’ve grown out my hair for the first time since middle school, and to my surprise it is in bad shape. It is baby fine, fairly thin and dry. It isn’t hideous or anything, but it isn’t great. I imagine the dmage is from va… --- ## [Women's Clothing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-clothing/590292)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-clothing/590292 "2011-08-03T15:50:48Z")
It seems obvious to me - and feel free to disagree - that women’s clothing tends to be much more revealing than men’s. More skin (upper chest, arms, legs) and tighter as well. If you compare comparable types of clothing… --- ## [Hugh Hefner vs Larry Flynt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hugh-hefner-vs-larry-flynt/591317)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hugh-hefner-vs-larry-flynt/591317 "2011-08-03T15:36:04Z")
Who would win in a no-holds-barred fight to the finish? No weapons, no tap-outs, fight till one is deceased. Please support your answer. Would you watch it on pay per view? I’m going with Flynt. He has the weight adva… --- ## [What is your strategy for keeping your dwelling clean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-strategy-for-keeping-your-dwelling-clean/590926)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-strategy-for-keeping-your-dwelling-clean/590926 "2011-08-03T15:27:09Z")
I am very disorganized. I’m not a hoarder; I’m just too lazy to throw things away. Or arrange them in an orderly fashion. It’s horrible because I have to clean up for the exterminator guy’s visit on Wednesday (I don’t… --- ## [Why is my dog doing this? (bathroom issues)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-dog-doing-this-bathroom-issues/591078)
**Author:** [@pbbth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pbbth)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-my-dog-doing-this-bathroom-issues/591078 "2011-08-03T14:22:09Z")
We have an appointment at the vet this Friday but I would like to see if we can figure out what is going on before then. I have a 10 month old french bulldog who is the most adorable dog in the whole world. She has one… --- ## [Left or right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left-or-right/591316)
**Author:** [@Indian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/left-or-right/591316 "2011-08-03T13:47:12Z")
Or is the middle the safest? --- ## [Do I have an ethical obligation to resign from my government job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-an-ethical-obligation-to-resign-from-my-government-job/588728)
**Author:** [@Miss\_Gnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miss_Gnomer)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2011, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-i-have-an-ethical-obligation-to-resign-from-my-government-job/588728 "2011-08-03T13:22:34Z")
My friends always joke that I find the world’s slackest jobs … but this time I’ve outdone myself! I’ve started a new job working for a part of my government and I seem to have walked into an episode of “Yes, Minister” (U… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1692) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1694)