# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1717 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1718 --- ## [Advice For Puppy Paw Injury](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-puppy-paw-injury/587073)
**Author:** [@Richard\_Parker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_Parker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-for-puppy-paw-injury/587073 "2011-06-28T18:47:25Z")
Note: The vet cannot see my dog until Wednesday, and the doggie ER said it’s not an emergency, so I’m just looking for interim care advice. So…my dog slipped out of her harness today on her walk, and escaped on a littl… --- ## [Consumer Reports Car Buying Guides](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-reports-car-buying-guides/586887)
**Author:** [@sittininlab](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sittininlab)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/consumer-reports-car-buying-guides/586887 "2011-06-28T18:46:18Z")
How useful are they? are they worth paying for? How much does it weight do you put on it for a car buying decision? Is there another guide that you like better? --- ## [why did Bank of America just waste a lot of clerks' time to make everybody get their credit card?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-bank-of-america-just-waste-a-lot-of-clerks-time-to-make-everybody-get-their-credit-card/587172)
**Author:** [@code\_grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/code_grey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-bank-of-america-just-waste-a-lot-of-clerks-time-to-make-everybody-get-their-credit-card/587172 "2011-06-28T18:42:38Z")
they used to have free checking above some balance limit. Now they abolished that account type, so we can go to the office, waste 20 minutes of the clerk’s time and rename the account into some other account type. That o… --- ## [How to live peacefully with bees?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-live-peacefully-with-bees/587074)
**Author:** [@smaje1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smaje1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-live-peacefully-with-bees/587074 "2011-06-28T17:29:27Z")
We just moved into a new rental home, and there’s a big, beautiful honeysuckle tree in the backyard, hanging over 1/3 of the back pporch. There are hundreds (?) of bees buzzing around it. I don’t see a hive, so I think t… --- ## [How often do you call your SO by his/her given name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-call-your-so-by-his-her-given-name/586963)
**Author:** [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-call-your-so-by-his-her-given-name/586963 "2011-06-28T16:12:12Z")
I was just talking with my sister earlier about how I rarely ever call my husband by his given name, and she said that it’s the same for her. I have a couple of pet names that I’ll use sometimes, and she just calls her h… --- ## [How old were you when you gave up on your physique?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-were-you-when-you-gave-up-on-your-physique/586973)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-old-were-you-when-you-gave-up-on-your-physique/586973 "2011-06-28T14:05:23Z")
How old were you when you stopped trying to hide your gut and stopped caring about your bulging biceps or stopped trying to combat hair loss? I’m 34 and have a decent physique but my metabolism has slowed to a crawl and … --- ## [Ever invent something and then find out it already exists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-invent-something-and-then-find-out-it-already-exists/586199)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-invent-something-and-then-find-out-it-already-exists/586199 "2011-06-28T13:30:31Z")
About 10 years ago, I noticed that the blind spots for big vehicles are mitigated by these little circular convex mirrors on the passenger side mirror. I wondered why nobody used those for their rear view mirrors, or wh… --- ## [Were you good at high school mathematics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-good-at-high-school-mathematics/586298)
**Author:** [@Fear\_Itself](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fear_Itself)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-you-good-at-high-school-mathematics/586298 "2011-06-28T11:33:06Z")
This thread reminded me of a theory I have about people who excel at high school math, versus those who do not. In my experience, many of those who do well at algebra do not do well at geometry, and many of those who d… --- ## [Jobs I have had along the way](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jobs-i-have-had-along-the-way/586746)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jobs-i-have-had-along-the-way/586746 "2011-06-28T11:28:10Z")
The thread about paper route advisability made me curious how many “odd jobs” we have had as a collection of working stiffs. Rather than ask for lots of jobs I never had, and don’t know much about, I’m listing the ones I… --- ## [Greatest Rock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-rock/587109)
**Author:** [@K1LL\_4\_FUN](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K1LL_4_FUN)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-rock/587109 "2011-06-28T11:23:15Z")
Greatest Classic Rock Albums of All Time??? I’ve talked to friends and co-workers until blue in the face about the greatest Classic Rock and Roll albums of all time. I have created a website (which is now gone) ranking … --- ## [On buying condoms.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-buying-condoms/586800)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-buying-condoms/586800 "2011-06-28T09:49:38Z")
I was in Walmart the other day, having lunch alone at MacDonalds with nothing to read but a Walmart flyer. Advertised was boxes of condoms of assorted sizes. Now why would a guy buy assorted size condoms ? How many wom… --- ## [Is the Chinese Government more efficient than the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-chinese-government-more-efficient-than-the-us/587013)
**Author:** [@IMfez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMfez)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-chinese-government-more-efficient-than-the-us/587013 "2011-06-28T06:59:34Z")
I notice that the US seems to have never-ending budget problems, and that China is the largest creditor in the world. Without knowing the subject in depth, a few things stand out to me: Our (USA) election process orie… --- ## [Do you remember your first model computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-remember-your-first-model-computer/586107)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-remember-your-first-model-computer/586107 "2011-06-28T05:27:38Z")
I’d be shocked if there aren’t 100 threads exactly like this zombified. But what the hey! I can’t find one by searching for “First computer” in a title scan, and at any rate, this should be interesting. What was the fir… --- ## [Children of psychologists/psychiatrists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-of-psychologists-psychiatrists/587019)
**Author:** [@willthekittensurvive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/willthekittensurvive)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-of-psychologists-psychiatrists/587019 "2011-06-28T04:17:17Z")
In my circle of friends a few have mental difficulties, two are highly neurotic and one has periods of severe depression, all three have parents who work in the mental health field, Could having a psychologist/psychiatr… --- ## [Motorcyclists: cheap helmets vs pricey helmets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcyclists-cheap-helmets-vs-pricey-helmets/586917)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/motorcyclists-cheap-helmets-vs-pricey-helmets/586917 "2011-06-28T00:52:12Z")
I started riding about a year ago, and I got a fairly cheap helmet – a full face HJC, about $150. I’m reasonably happy with it; but then, I don’t have much basis for comparison. If I was to upgrade to, say, a $500 Shoe… --- ## [Gonna try and catch me a Pike up on Lake Michigan this summer. Any tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gonna-try-and-catch-me-a-pike-up-on-lake-michigan-this-summer-any-tips/586996)
**Author:** [@humanafterall](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/humanafterall)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gonna-try-and-catch-me-a-pike-up-on-lake-michigan-this-summer-any-tips/586996 "2011-06-28T00:44:53Z")
I’ve heard stories about how a Pike can fight for hours before you actually pull it in. I’ll have a downrigger on my line, so that’s probably going to help me, and I think my pole will have at least 50 lb test line, I’v… --- ## [Ladies of the SDMB: When to start coloring the grey?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-of-the-sdmb-when-to-start-coloring-the-grey/586485)
**Author:** [@Hedda\_Rosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hedda_Rosa)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-of-the-sdmb-when-to-start-coloring-the-grey/586485 "2011-06-28T00:44:10Z")
I’m now thirty-mumble and the greys are starting to show. I’ve never colored my hair for fun, but certainly plan to at some point in the future in order to cover the grey. If you color your hair how did you decide the ti… --- ## [Women: What's the sexual appeal of being spanked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-whats-the-sexual-appeal-of-being-spanked/579182)
**Author:** [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2011, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-whats-the-sexual-appeal-of-being-spanked/579182 "2011-06-28T00:13:21Z")
I was watching an old episode of “Two and a Half Men” and there was a joke that relied on the cliche of a sex-crazed woman screaming, “Spank me! Spank me!” Personally speaking I’ve encountered this situation only once i… --- ## [JonBenét Ramsay murder case discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonbenet-ramsay-murder-case-discussion/586633)
**Author:** [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonbenet-ramsay-murder-case-discussion/586633 "2011-06-27T22:10:48Z")
Don’t hate me for opening this can of worms, but in another thread I asked a question hoping for a short answer, but this is hijacking the other thread so I thought I should try to help move the discussion here. I should… --- ## [Tell me about being a newspaper carrier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-being-a-newspaper-carrier/586718)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-being-a-newspaper-carrier/586718 "2011-06-27T20:48:24Z")
I’m applying for a few newspaper carrier jobs, and I’m wondering what to expect. I will begin applying tomorrow morning. Is there an interviewing process? No one mentioned it on the phone. Paperwork was mentioned, howev… --- ## [EU Citizens: have you worked in other member countries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eu-citizens-have-you-worked-in-other-member-countries/587007)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eu-citizens-have-you-worked-in-other-member-countries/587007 "2011-06-27T19:59:09Z")
One reason I’ve long wished I had an EU passport is because of how cool it would be to move around different member countries, picking up foreign languages and cultures. Spend a year in Berlin and come home reading Niet… --- ## [Are you a night owl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-night-owl/587009)
**Author:** [@An\_Gadai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/An_Gadai)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-night-owl/587009 "2011-06-27T19:39:13Z")
I’ve always been one but I think I’m getting worse. Poll to follow! --- ## [European Countries: the subdivisions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-countries-the-subdivisions/586719)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-countries-the-subdivisions/586719 "2011-06-27T19:15:46Z")
I would have done a poll but the choices seem too varied and too personal for a poll to get at the versions I would like to know. First, how many sub-groups of Europe make sense to you, or that you relate to at an intui… --- ## [Desktop-based "ticket"-tracking system](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desktop-based-ticket-tracking-system/584232)
**Author:** [@Dilton\_Doiley\_Philosopher\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dilton_Doiley_Philosopher_King)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desktop-based-ticket-tracking-system/584232 "2011-06-27T18:34:50Z")
Having worked in many help desks over the years, I have gotten accustomed to using ticket tracking systems such as Tivoli, Vantive, Onyx and ServiceCenter. I would like to be able to use a software product such as this … --- ## [Advice on low cost housing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-low-cost-housing/586765)
**Author:** [@hdc\_bst](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hdc_bst)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-low-cost-housing/586765 "2011-06-27T17:33:04Z")
I’ll be moving to Dallas soon and will have a roughly 6-month window as a geographic bachelor. Do any dopers have any insights into how to get the best lodging rates? I believe my criteria are pretty modest: I’d like a… --- ## [Is it okay to fart in front of other people at work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-okay-to-fart-in-front-of-other-people-at-work/586405)
**Author:** [@Erdosain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Erdosain)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-okay-to-fart-in-front-of-other-people-at-work/586405 "2011-06-27T17:00:48Z")
A day ago, I wouldn’t have thought this to be a controversial topic, but I’ve been told in a Pit thread that I have “hang-ups” about people farting at work. So I pose the question to you, Dopers: is it okay to rip one a… --- ## [Tightening loose skin after weight loss.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tightening-loose-skin-after-weight-loss/579191)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tightening-loose-skin-after-weight-loss/579191 "2011-06-27T16:14:39Z")
A friend is a 34-year old female who has been in her low 300s & has lost 100 lbs. She is very self-conscious about her loose skin. She exercises & goes through skin-wrapping treatments but she doesn’t feel as if they hel… --- ## [JD, MPA, or MBA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jd-mpa-or-mba/586446)
**Author:** [@DadWagonDriver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DadWagonDriver)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jd-mpa-or-mba/586446 "2011-06-27T15:08:34Z")
I’m about to enter my fifth year of teaching, and it will be my first at a traditional public school. It’s still here in Arizona, which isn’t where my wife and I want to be, but it’s a far better school than I’ve taught … --- ## [Why the Soviet Union collapsed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-soviet-union-collapsed/586806)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-soviet-union-collapsed/586806 "2011-06-27T13:59:17Z")
There is an interesting article www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2011/06/20/everything\_you\_think\_you\_know\_about\_the\_collapse\_of\_the\_soviet\_union\_is\_wrong titled “Everything You Think You Know About the Collapse of the Sovi… --- ## [Handicapped Bathroom Stall: A Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicapped-bathroom-stall-a-poll/586867)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2011, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handicapped-bathroom-stall-a-poll/586867 "2011-06-27T13:52:36Z")
For purposes of this thread, let’s ASSUME that use of the handicapped stall by the voter is ethical (that is, is not inconveniencing/pissing off/offending anyone). I just want to know peoples reason(s) for using or not … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1716) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1718)