# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1720 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1721 --- ## [Leg joint replacement surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leg-joint-replacement-surgery/586383)
**Author:** [@etv78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/etv78)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leg-joint-replacement-surgery/586383 "2011-06-23T13:11:16Z")
Assuming all 4 joints (both hips and knees) need replacing, would they be done all at once? If not would it be by leg or joint? --- ## [Are women less sexual than men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-less-sexual-than-men/586070)
**Author:** [@2ManyTacos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2ManyTacos)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-women-less-sexual-than-men/586070 "2011-06-23T11:14:59Z")
Y’know, the old saying goes that “men think about sex 30 times per day; women think about sex once a day (if that).” But more than that, I mean, you always see random guys complaining about their SO’s arbitrarily “cutti… --- ## [DHS Emergency Alert Notification - WTFrack????](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dhs-emergency-alert-notification-wtfrack/586505)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dhs-emergency-alert-notification-wtfrack/586505 "2011-06-23T10:03:01Z")
So about an hour and a half ago, my call phone rang, caller unknown. “This is a DHS Emergency Alert Notification. Press any key to continue”. I pressed. “Please enter your user ID, followed by the pound sign”. I have no… --- ## [Seeking stories of experience with Ally Bank (esp. certificates of deposit)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-stories-of-experience-with-ally-bank-esp-certificates-of-deposit/582358)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 9:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-stories-of-experience-with-ally-bank-esp-certificates-of-deposit/582358 "2011-06-23T09:36:07Z")
I have a sum of money I would like to get a better return on than my savings account will offer for the brief time that it is my money, so I looked around for available CD instruments and my research has turned up Ally B… --- ## [buying a new PDA. What direction to go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-pda-what-direction-to-go/586273)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-pda-what-direction-to-go/586273 "2011-06-23T06:25:42Z")
My last PDA crashed recently, causing me to lose an unholy amount of data because I grew lazy and didn’t backup properly. The PDA I had been using (an old but excellent - until now - Palm Tungsten T3) rarely crashed to … --- ## [What would Jesus wear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-jesus-wear/586459)
**Author:** [@Monocracy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monocracy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-jesus-wear/586459 "2011-06-23T03:47:21Z")
So, i need to dress up like Jesus. Tunic: I bought a Moses costume. The tunic is passable, the rest of the costume is junk. Sandals: These should be easy. Most shoe stores should have what i’m looking for. Belt: … --- ## [New Google Voice Search in Chrome--Thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-google-voice-search-in-chrome-thoughts/586507)
**Author:** [@Trepa\_Mayfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trepa_Mayfield)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-google-voice-search-in-chrome-thoughts/586507 "2011-06-23T03:07:27Z")
I think it’s entirely pointless and gimmicky. I dunno. Is there a good reason to use this? I’d think it’s for people who have trouble with technology if it weren’t only available in Chrome. --- ## [Do You Support the Libyan Intervention?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-support-the-libyan-intervention/585941)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-support-the-libyan-intervention/585941 "2011-06-23T02:44:00Z")
Do you support the intervention by the US and the other Powers against the Gadaffhi regime of Libya? --- ## [You're convected of a crime. Would you prefer a flogging or jail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-convected-of-a-crime-would-you-prefer-a-flogging-or-jail/585854)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youre-convected-of-a-crime-would-you-prefer-a-flogging-or-jail/585854 "2011-06-23T02:19:44Z")
Inspired by this thread in GD. I think most people would prefer a day or two in prison to a flogging, while prefering a flogging to ten years in the big house. What I want to know is, where’s the crossover point? Edit:… --- ## [Has anyone ever used a $100,000 razor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-a-100-000-razor/586272)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2011, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-a-100-000-razor/586272 "2011-06-23T02:04:31Z")
http://www.zafirro.com/products/Zafirro-Iridium.html is it worth the price? --- ## [Should Children Believe In Fairy Tales?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-children-believe-in-fairy-tales/585798)
**Author:** [@Severian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Severian)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-children-believe-in-fairy-tales/585798 "2011-06-22T22:20:39Z")
Hmm, I’ll start this here in IMHO, but based on the debate I just endured with my ex-wife I guess it could end up in GD. We’ll see. Mods may move it as they see fit, obviously. My daughter is nearly six years old. Her m… --- ## [Most profitabe way to sell a vehicle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-profitabe-way-to-sell-a-vehicle/586347)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-profitabe-way-to-sell-a-vehicle/586347 "2011-06-22T22:19:27Z")
I’m probably going to be selling my car soon. It’s a high-mileage but otherwise trouble-free compact econo-box. What’s the best way to sell it (by “best” I mean “intersection of easiest and most profitable”)? Craig’s Lis… --- ## [Landline phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/landline-phone/586104)
**Author:** [@YaraMateo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YaraMateo)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/landline-phone/586104 "2011-06-22T21:46:25Z")
Just wondering how many dopers have and use landline phones? I don’t use one and had disconnected a few years ago. Dispite not using it or getting calls, I still had a bill. :confused: I don’t know anyone who uses a lan… --- ## [Suggest an online email account](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-an-online-email-account/586168)
**Author:** [@Cat\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cat_Jones)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-an-online-email-account/586168 "2011-06-22T20:30:57Z")
I won’t go into detail about the frustration at having my 12 yr old hotmail blocked due to an alleged hacking (but really the only info I haven’t provided to prove it IS my account is my DNA) … So long story short - who … --- ## [Advice on Going to the Isle of Mann TT?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-going-to-the-isle-of-mann-tt/586478)
**Author:** [@rpinrd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rpinrd)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-going-to-the-isle-of-mann-tt/586478 "2011-06-22T20:21:22Z")
I have it in my head that I REALLY want to go to the Isle of Man TT race in 2012. The race is scheduled for May 28 - June 8th, 2012. Anyone ever been to the TT? Where do you stay? Where’s the best place to see (a sma… --- ## [Should I ask out my coworker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-ask-out-my-coworker/585384)
**Author:** [@Do\_Not\_Taunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Do_Not_Taunt)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-ask-out-my-coworker/585384 "2011-06-22T19:52:13Z")
Context: broke up with my girlfriend at the end of last summer. Haven’t seriously dated, or attempted to, since then. But I’m starting to think I’m about ready to. I’ve recently become aware of a coworker of mine who … --- ## [Going to Rehoboth Beach next week. What to see?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-rehoboth-beach-next-week-what-to-see/586444)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-rehoboth-beach-next-week-what-to-see/586444 "2011-06-22T17:09:09Z")
The fam and I are renting a beach house in Rehoboth Beach next week. I’ve never been there before. What are some must-sees and must-eats? If it helps, our family group will consist of my parents (66 and 65 years old),… --- ## [Dealing With Presumptuous People](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-presumptuous-people/585867)
**Author:** [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dealing-with-presumptuous-people/585867 "2011-06-22T14:17:37Z")
TheKid and I have been dealing with presumptuous people lately, and we’re both wondering how you deal with them. Her example: We have a standing date for the midnight release of the last Harry Potter movie. It’s with he… --- ## [If your child commited a crime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-your-child-commited-a-crime/586227)
**Author:** [@YaraMateo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YaraMateo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-your-child-commited-a-crime/586227 "2011-06-22T13:18:56Z")
The other thread got me thinking. I have no children, but I wonder what I would do I had one/some and they commited a crime, but no one else knew. Would I turn them in? So, same question dope. Would you turn your child i… --- ## [Part 2 Landlord/Tenant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/part-2-landlord-tenant/583923)
**Author:** [@RADTENN](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RADTENN)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/part-2-landlord-tenant/583923 "2011-06-22T06:01:52Z")
Today, I have made my decision to move out of my current residence as soon as possible. I will focus on finding a place to live and then once I am settled in with a roof over my head I will proceed with any legal actions… --- ## [Gosh darn it, it looks like I’m moving to Singapore! What should I know about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gosh-darn-it-it-looks-like-i-m-moving-to-singapore-what-should-i-know-about/167752)
**Author:** [@S.Mussberger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/S.Mussberger)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gosh-darn-it-it-looks-like-i-m-moving-to-singapore-what-should-i-know-about/167752 "2011-06-22T04:58:46Z")
Me and my GF are working in the same company. We have an Asian branch that is situated in Singapore and it looks like they can need two Swedish chemists down there. We will now start negotiations with Human Recourses De… --- ## [Masonic question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masonic-question/586251)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masonic-question/586251 "2011-06-22T04:15:09Z")
I have a question for Freemasons, but I don’t really want to ask it publicly, so PM me (include your lodge name and number) and I will ask you. It concerns an interesting question about a part of the EA initiation ritual… --- ## [\[SATIRE ALERT\] Just How God-Awful is Massachusetts Health Care Anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satire-alert-just-how-god-awful-is-massachusetts-health-care-anyway/586188)
**Author:** [@Profound\_Gibberish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Profound_Gibberish)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/satire-alert-just-how-god-awful-is-massachusetts-health-care-anyway/586188 "2011-06-22T04:02:58Z")
From what I hear on Fox News and a legion of fair and balanced repundits, RomneyCare is the most inefficient, ineffectual, expensive and fraud-riddled program ever developed by any one in human history. Ever. I have h… --- ## ["So Long As You Both Shall Love" (Wedding Vows)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-as-you-both-shall-love-wedding-vows/586083)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-as-you-both-shall-love-wedding-vows/586083 "2011-06-22T02:56:06Z")
I was watching the episode of Rhoda where she gets married, and they changed the wedding vow from “As long as you both shall live,” to “as long as you both shall love.” First of all I know it’s a TV show and Rhoda is a … --- ## [So how much is a growler where you live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-much-is-a-growler-where-you-live/269506)
**Author:** [@whistlepig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whistlepig)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-much-is-a-growler-where-you-live/269506 "2011-06-22T02:50:52Z")
A growler is a 64oz glass bottle. I got mine refilled at the Blackfoot Brewing Company tonight for $6, plus you get a free 8oz beer while you are waiting. I haven’t checked to see how much the growler is at the Sleepin… --- ## [What is the most interesting thread ever started on the SDMB?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-interesting-thread-ever-started-on-the-sdmb/239732)
**Author:** [@chefIL11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chefIL11)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-interesting-thread-ever-started-on-the-sdmb/239732 "2011-06-22T02:43:48Z")
I’ll be flattered if someone puts one of mine on this list!!! :wink: --- ## [Who is/was the Most Famous Person to graduate from your Alma Mater?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-was-the-most-famous-person-to-graduate-from-your-alma-mater/585962)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-was-the-most-famous-person-to-graduate-from-your-alma-mater/585962 "2011-06-22T02:22:07Z")
High school or college. Ever. If you have more than one, it’s fine to list them, just make the Most Famous one the first on the list. And do please name the institution. :slight\_smile: --- ## [What do people talk about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-people-talk-about/586242)
**Author:** [@Elret](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elret)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-people-talk-about/586242 "2011-06-22T02:12:09Z")
I recently read an article about Pippa Middleton, and it mentioned that “her tennis game is as killer as her dinner party conversation”, and it got me wondering, what exactly does that mean? What makes one a good dinner… --- ## [Questions about auto tint violation in NY State](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-auto-tint-violation-in-ny-state/586253)
**Author:** [@MikeFromJersey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeFromJersey)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-auto-tint-violation-in-ny-state/586253 "2011-06-22T02:05:16Z")
Hello all. Posting this message here in hopes I can get some useful information to help me out with a recent situation. Earlier today, on my way home from work (literally the last 30 seconds from my driveway on a 10 mi… --- ## [What Would the Straight Dope Do? (Dating advice)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-straight-dope-do-dating-advice/585693)
**Author:** [@Dervorin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dervorin)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2011, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-the-straight-dope-do-dating-advice/585693 "2011-06-22T00:19:32Z")
Look, I know all of you like nothing more than giving out a bit of dating advice, so here I am, giving you the chance! There’s no need to thank me; a small token of your appreciation will be sufficient. A Bentley, perhap… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1719) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1721)