# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1699 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1700 --- ## [Is getting a br'er rabbit tattoo racist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-getting-a-brer-rabbit-tattoo-racist/590203)
**Author:** [@punkpossum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/punkpossum)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2011, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-getting-a-brer-rabbit-tattoo-racist/590203 "2011-07-27T00:30:28Z")
Ok, here’s the deal: I’m a healthy, 25 year old, white guy. I want to get a tattoo depicting the br’er rabbit and the briar patch story. I’m often in tricky situations that reflect the facetious attitude of “oh no, don’… --- ## [Were you aware of your class as a child?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-aware-of-your-class-as-a-child/590444)
**Author:** [@YaraMateo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YaraMateo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-aware-of-your-class-as-a-child/590444 "2011-07-26T23:46:32Z")
The thread on class and details got me thinking about something I’ve often heard. People say they were poor/rich growing up and didn’t know it. Rich people claim, they thought everyone had X as a child. Poor people usua… --- ## [Home inspectors please advise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-inspectors-please-advise/590328)
**Author:** [@sinjin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sinjin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-inspectors-please-advise/590328 "2011-07-26T22:11:22Z")
So we are selling our custom built house. The house was built by a licensed builder with union carpenters in 1999 to the IBC 1996 code and approved by the county building inspector. The buyers inspector said that the wro… --- ## [Poll: Would you ever have Plastic Surgery?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-would-you-ever-have-plastic-surgery/590095)
**Author:** [@Hakuna\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hakuna_Matata)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-would-you-ever-have-plastic-surgery/590095 "2011-07-26T21:44:40Z")
So at the gym today we saw this couple where the woman clearly has had plastic surgery. The skin is pulled way too taut and it just isn’t a good look. My question is does plastic surgery EVER look good? Or it it confi… --- ## [Looking for advice with bully at work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-advice-with-bully-at-work/590197)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-advice-with-bully-at-work/590197 "2011-07-26T21:12:54Z")
There’s a guy at work who behaves unpleasantly towards everyone else. He likely has a case of antisocial personality disorder; he’s very impulsive, has mood swings and doesn’t seem to care about the effects of his behavi… --- ## [My exboyfriend won't return any of my requests for me to pick up my personal belongings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-exboyfriend-wont-return-any-of-my-requests-for-me-to-pick-up-my-personal-belongings/590215)
**Author:** [@Sunshine4353](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunshine4353)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-exboyfriend-wont-return-any-of-my-requests-for-me-to-pick-up-my-personal-belongings/590215 "2011-07-26T20:27:01Z")
Hello everyone, I am out of ideas and frankly I’m hollow inside now. My boyfriend and I had been together for two years (weekends only due to the two hour distance we live) and after we went on our last long weekend trip… --- ## [Battlefields you have visited.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlefields-you-have-visited/589993)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/battlefields-you-have-visited/589993 "2011-07-26T19:12:00Z")
I would have done this as a poll, but there are just too many possibilities. For me, it’s the following: US Revolutionary War Harlem Heights – sort of; it’s not marked well, but there are areas on the Columbia Univers… --- ## [Graves' Disease](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graves-disease/589967)
**Author:** [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/graves-disease/589967 "2011-07-26T19:09:43Z")
I has it! We’ve been trying to control it with Methimazole for over a year now. Every time I see the docs, they get more naggy about simply just nuking my thyroid gland and putting me on synthroid for the rest of my lif… --- ## [Weight gain and shift working](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weight-gain-and-shift-working/589832)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weight-gain-and-shift-working/589832 "2011-07-26T17:55:35Z")
Since starting to work shifts, I’ve put on 30 pounds :eek:. In 5 months. It’s crept up on me and I’ve gone from under 15 stone to 17 stone dead. My metabolism has clearly suffered and got confused. And I’ve obviously bee… --- ## [Would you ever call the police on someone for what they wrote online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-ever-call-the-police-on-someone-for-what-they-wrote-online/590344)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-ever-call-the-police-on-someone-for-what-they-wrote-online/590344 "2011-07-26T17:55:35Z")
Obviously excluding something like they were trying to groom a child are there circumstances where what someone wrote on a messageboard, a blog, twitter or whatever forum online would make you call the police and what ci… --- ## [United States Life accident insurance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/united-states-life-accident-insurance/590084)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/united-states-life-accident-insurance/590084 "2011-07-26T17:22:56Z")
Roomie asked me about an ‘offer’ she received from her bank, to enroll in United States Life accident insurance. I distrust all unsolicited ‘offers’, whether by mail, email, phone, in person, or whatever, and usually ig… --- ## [Gynecomastia (Man Boobs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gynecomastia-man-boobs/303523)
**Author:** [@Tybalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tybalt)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2005, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gynecomastia-man-boobs/303523 "2005-05-12T15:41:51Z")
Incase any of you didn’t know, Gynecomastia is a condition is which an otherwise healthy man grows giant man boobs, even though he isn’t overweight. I have a question for the women out there- would you date a man with mo… --- ## [Insomniacs, how do you deal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insomniacs-how-do-you-deal/590126)
**Author:** [@George\_Kaplin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/George_Kaplin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/insomniacs-how-do-you-deal/590126 "2011-07-26T12:46:35Z")
I’m having a nasty and prolonged tussle with insomnia and am wondering if any similarly afflicted dopers have any effective strategies for coping with this condition. Here’s my situation: I am the lucky recipient of a … --- ## [Obama's Debt Crisis Speech](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obamas-debt-crisis-speech/590331)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 10:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obamas-debt-crisis-speech/590331 "2011-07-26T10:26:23Z")
It could turn out to be a historic speech. I think this is his time to really call out the Republicans for what they really are. If handled correctly, I think that he can swing the public back in his favor. --- ## [What's your debt ceiling endgame prediction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-debt-ceiling-endgame-prediction/590097)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-debt-ceiling-endgame-prediction/590097 "2011-07-26T05:36:22Z")
I’m curious to see what people are predicting at this point. --- ## [Canadian wants to wear a Kandoora - should he?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-wants-to-wear-a-kandoora-should-he/590354)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-wants-to-wear-a-kandoora-should-he/590354 "2011-07-26T03:52:05Z")
Or Khandura or Kandora. However it’s spelt. Those white Arab man dresses they wear in the Emirates. They look really comfy, especially on hot summer days. I’m white-ish, but could pass for Middle Eastern and have been … --- ## [How narcissistic are you (according to Dr. Drew Pinsky anyway)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-narcissistic-are-you-according-to-dr-drew-pinsky-anyway/493151)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-narcissistic-are-you-according-to-dr-drew-pinsky-anyway/493151 "2011-07-26T02:42:51Z")
Dr. Drew Pinsky (the agressively self promoting doctor to the stars \[and a founder of of ‘what addicts need to heal is ratings’ school of therapy\]) has authored a new book on narcissism, celebrities, and culture (story& a… --- ## [Stepparent usage in remarriages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stepparent-usage-in-remarriages/590142)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stepparent-usage-in-remarriages/590142 "2011-07-26T02:20:06Z")
This isn’t a question about the strict definition of ‘stepfather’ or ‘stepmother,’ but more of an opinion about the usage: Bob has a kid or two. Mom is long gone (dead or divorced). Bob marries Nancy, who becomes the … --- ## [Pre Poll Prep - What are your biggest specific SDMB annoyances?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-poll-prep-what-are-your-biggest-specific-sdmb-annoyances/590281)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-poll-prep-what-are-your-biggest-specific-sdmb-annoyances/590281 "2011-07-26T00:29:53Z")
I stole this thought directly from Exapno Mapcase. In preparation for the construction of an upcoming poll, please state some specific SDMB conventions, memes, expressions, in-jokes, styles of posting, etc. that you fin… --- ## [Vaporizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaporizer/577231)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2011, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vaporizer/577231 "2011-07-26T00:00:19Z")
I want to buy a vaporizer as a gift for a friend who lives in a country where marijuana is totally legal. This friend wants to know what the best small vaporizer is, not some giant unit but one that is relatively portabl… --- ## [Need advice on fundraising group](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-on-fundraising-group/590298)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-advice-on-fundraising-group/590298 "2011-07-25T23:54:30Z")
A non-profit I work with is considering using Bidding For Good, an online auction service, to raise money. Have any of y’all used this site and if so, how did it work out? --- ## [Leaving the AC on when I'm away](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-the-ac-on-when-im-away/590210)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaving-the-ac-on-when-im-away/590210 "2011-07-25T21:32:07Z")
I’ll be out of the country for three weeks in August. My house has central air, and if the weather were more moderate I’d simply turn off the AC. But considering the weather we’ve been having lately, I’m re-thinking my p… --- ## [Are all Apple stores a mob scene?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-apple-stores-a-mob-scene/589977)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-all-apple-stores-a-mob-scene/589977 "2011-07-25T20:13:57Z")
I’d been meaning for some time to stop in at the Apple Store downtown, and have a leisurely chat with a sales rep about the iPad, so I could determine whether or not it was worthwhile to buy one. So yesterday I finally … --- ## [Is it just me or have things been circling the drain recently](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-have-things-been-circling-the-drain-recently/590019)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-just-me-or-have-things-been-circling-the-drain-recently/590019 "2011-07-25T20:09:19Z")
US is going to default on its debt US going into double dip, unemployment going up Japan tsunami Japan nuclear plant leak Greece, Ireland and others trying to take down the Euro I picked some really crappy stocks M… --- ## [AVI file player for Android](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avi-file-player-for-android/590161)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avi-file-player-for-android/590161 "2011-07-25T19:41:20Z")
Most of the videos you find online are in .avi form, usually with a DIVX or XVID codec, I understand. Is there a player that is a clear leader for these files? --- ## [How well does text-to-speech of street/town etc names work in English-language satnav systems?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-does-text-to-speech-of-street-town-etc-names-work-in-english-language-satnav-systems/590257)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-does-text-to-speech-of-street-town-etc-names-work-in-english-language-satnav-systems/590257 "2011-07-25T18:07:33Z")
This morning I made a road trip back to my town, guided by a GPS system the German-language voice output of which also gave town steet and names (‘turn right on Heidenheimer Strasse’, ‘continue 20 kilometers to Tübingen’… --- ## [Best things to do in Lake Tahoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-things-to-do-in-lake-tahoe/590056)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-things-to-do-in-lake-tahoe/590056 "2011-07-25T18:04:58Z")
What are some great things to do in Lake Tahoe this time of the year? (We’ll be there for a weekend) --- ## [Lets start another tipping thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-start-another-tipping-thread/590122)
**Author:** [@flatlined](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flatlined)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-start-another-tipping-thread/590122 "2011-07-25T14:37:49Z")
When I have the money, I take myself out for breakfast at a mom and pop place. Good food and the waitstaff are very attentive. I’ve been going there a couple of times a month for years, they know me by name. Today, I … --- ## [Was there a police drill before Oslo boming?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-there-a-police-drill-before-oslo-boming/590069)
**Author:** [@potatoequeen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/potatoequeen)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-there-a-police-drill-before-oslo-boming/590069 "2011-07-25T14:01:59Z")
What do you think of this? What is this? “… Oslo police were conducting a bombing exercise at a location near the Oslo Opera House just 48 hours before a terrorist blast hit a government building in the Norwegian capita… --- ## ["Rain Check" Etiquette/Protocol Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rain-check-etiquette-protocol-question/590079)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2011, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rain-check-etiquette-protocol-question/590079 "2011-07-25T12:43:32Z")
This question relates to someone you consider a friend (not an “acquaintance”), but not a really, really close, easy, give-and-take, we’ve-seen-each-other-in-our-underwear friend. But this is a friend you’ve done plenty … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1698) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1700)