# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1722 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1723 --- ## [Lazy after dope??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lazy-after-dope/586132)
**Author:** [@sheepishsmile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sheepishsmile)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lazy-after-dope/586132 "2011-06-20T11:22:25Z")
Does everybody gets lazy after gettinh high?? I was alright during the early stages of smoking weed, but its been quite a time now that i get incredebly lazy after smoking… i just do nothing but listen do music and thin… --- ## [Fakey blonde hair- do men really LIKE this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fakey-blonde-hair-do-men-really-like-this/429313)
**Author:** [@NightRabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NightRabbit)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fakey-blonde-hair-do-men-really-like-this/429313 "2011-06-20T08:32:57Z")
Bad blonde hair seems to have become an epidemic, at least around New york city. Every other girl on the street has, not normal blonde hair, not highlights, but FAKE, FLAT-COLORED hair that is either predominately YELLOW… --- ## [Verbal or written communication?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbal-or-written-communication/586058)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 7:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbal-or-written-communication/586058 "2011-06-20T07:38:25Z")
Verbal communication: the ability to speak or understand any spoken language. Written communication: the ability to read or write in any language. You only get to keep one. Which one do you choose to keep? --- ## [Question for non-US native English speakers (Brits, Aussies, Irish, etc.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-non-us-native-english-speakers-brits-aussies-irish-etc/585720)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-non-us-native-english-speakers-brits-aussies-irish-etc/585720 "2011-06-20T03:38:46Z")
Do you hear a significant difference between what US citizens think of as standard American English as spoken by news anchors and so forth, and our regional accents, and do you perceive our SAE as relatively unaccented? … --- ## [Is there such a thing as 'the good old days?'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-the-good-old-days/585509)
**Author:** [@mac\_bolan00](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mac_bolan00)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-such-a-thing-as-the-good-old-days/585509 "2011-06-20T03:07:46Z")
this is an off-shoot of an earlier thread asking dopers at what time in history they preferred to be in. most said now, implying a negatory stance on the current OP. my own opinion is yes, given my purchasing power as a… --- ## [Buying a new gas grill - advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-gas-grill-advice/585952)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2011, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-gas-grill-advice/585952 "2011-06-20T02:16:24Z")
We’re ready to buy our first gas grill and we’re overwhelmed by the range of options out there. One we really liked online, and which got great reviews from Consumer Reports and from buyers, is a Char-Broil “Infrared” g… --- ## [Doing some laptop sleeve shopping: "ballistic nylon" vs. "Twylon"...? (Quickness appreciated!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doing-some-laptop-sleeve-shopping-ballistic-nylon-vs-twylon-quickness-appreciated/585539)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doing-some-laptop-sleeve-shopping-ballistic-nylon-vs-twylon-quickness-appreciated/585539 "2011-06-19T23:02:48Z")
So, having decided that I’m tired of using a piece of foam and a couple of magazines to get my modern laptop to fit into the large backpack sleeve made for a much older (and bigger) laptop, I’m doing some laptop sleeve s… --- ## [To the SDMB Writer-Types- How Would You Feel About This?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-sdmb-writer-types-how-would-you-feel-about-this/585705)
**Author:** [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-sdmb-writer-types-how-would-you-feel-about-this/585705 "2011-06-19T16:07:57Z")
Several years ago, probably about 2008, I started the rough draft on a book I was tenatively calling ‘Coming Around Again’. It was a love story revolving around two souls brought together repeatedly through reincarnated … --- ## [Tijuana is not pronounced 'Tia-Wanna'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tijuana-is-not-pronounced-tia-wanna/585997)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tijuana-is-not-pronounced-tia-wanna/585997 "2011-06-19T06:36:05Z")
A promo for Locked Up Abroad mentions Tijuana. The voiceover guy pronounces it ‘Tia-Wanna’. It grates on my ears. --- ## [The thread where you can vote CP off the island.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thread-where-you-can-vote-cp-off-the-island/586008)
**Author:** [@Farmer\_Jane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Farmer_Jane)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-thread-where-you-can-vote-cp-off-the-island/586008 "2011-06-19T05:38:03Z")
No pitting necessary. But this is where I can post a poll, so I shall. Apparently I have caused some bad tastes in mouths where people are avoiding threads because of me. That’s not what I want to be doing, so I opted fo… --- ## [Would you rather be Oh so smart or Oh so pleasant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-be-oh-so-smart-or-oh-so-pleasant/387793)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-be-oh-so-smart-or-oh-so-pleasant/387793 "2011-06-19T04:29:49Z")
\[QUOTE=from Harvey\] ‘In this world Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant.’ Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. And you may quote me." \[/QUOTE\] What do you of the straight dope think is the b… --- ## [Help me buy furniture!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-buy-furniture/585990)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-buy-furniture/585990 "2011-06-19T03:37:06Z")
I’ve moved to a new apartment, and decided that my ratty old falling-apart furniture I’d inherited from old housemates who’d inherited it from old housemates (and so on) really had to go. As a result, my current collecti… --- ## [Best way to deliberately make my nose run?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-deliberately-make-my-nose-run/585899)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-deliberately-make-my-nose-run/585899 "2011-06-19T02:47:10Z")
I suffer from chronically stuffed up sinuses; over-the-counter decongestants do nothing. The only time my sinuses ever open up is when I’m getting over a cold and have reached the later stage where all the gunk gets clea… --- ## [Websites you hate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-you-hate/585780)
**Author:** [@YaraMateo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YaraMateo)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/websites-you-hate/585780 "2011-06-19T01:55:58Z")
I had to buy something off of the Home Depot webiste and was annoyed because their website sucks and always freezes my browser. So what are some website you don’t like? I’m talking about function. Not content. My list … --- ## [I am going to have 4 hours to spend in Manhattan tomorrow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-going-to-have-4-hours-to-spend-in-manhattan-tomorrow/585699)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-going-to-have-4-hours-to-spend-in-manhattan-tomorrow/585699 "2011-06-19T01:50:24Z")
What should I do with my time? Although I moved to New Jersey almost 4 months ago this is going to be my first trip into the city, more or less. My problem is that there is so much I want to do, and I will have so litt… --- ## [What to do about a new member issue (on an unrelated message board)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-about-a-new-member-issue-on-an-unrelated-message-board/585914)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2011, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-about-a-new-member-issue-on-an-unrelated-message-board/585914 "2011-06-19T00:34:39Z")
I’m a member of a site dedicated to one of my interests. It’s a very active community with frequent meetings, advice asked for and given, posting of pictures of our creations etc. I should add that there are a good numbe… --- ## [Learn to fight fast: Tae Kwon Do or Krav Maga?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learn-to-fight-fast-tae-kwon-do-or-krav-maga/585607)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learn-to-fight-fast-tae-kwon-do-or-krav-maga/585607 "2011-06-18T18:20:37Z")
Here is the scenario: Someone is getting stalked by someone who has already attacked her three times physically. She wants to learn how to defend herself and learn a little offensive fighting as well. She has an instruc… --- ## [Give me your recommendations on planning a trip to Disney](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-your-recommendations-on-planning-a-trip-to-disney/583881)
**Author:** [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-your-recommendations-on-planning-a-trip-to-disney/583881 "2011-06-18T16:28:20Z")
I haven’t been to Disney World since I was 6 or so, and I’d like to go again. We’ll be taking two kids and meeting my sister and brother-in-law there. We have about 4 nights, 5 days to do whatever we want and, after look… --- ## [Has my fever broken?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-my-fever-broken/585917)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-my-fever-broken/585917 "2011-06-18T15:58:05Z")
I must have picked up an upper respiratory bug, and I’m feeling under the weather. I was just coughing (productive) a lot earlier today with a sore throat, but after lying down for a couple hours I woke up with achy chil… --- ## [Jobless Folks Who Stand At Intersections With Signs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jobless-folks-who-stand-at-intersections-with-signs/585257)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jobless-folks-who-stand-at-intersections-with-signs/585257 "2011-06-18T14:10:01Z")
We always try to help if we have some change but a couple of days ago, D and I saw a guy with his sign asking for money, and we were a little taken aback. We didn’t mind the lawn chairs (wife and 2 kids sitting in the g… --- ## [Oracle/computer certificates - finding info on them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oracle-computer-certificates-finding-info-on-them/585932)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oracle-computer-certificates-finding-info-on-them/585932 "2011-06-18T14:05:09Z")
What are the good computer/technical related certificates now? I think the Cisco certification has kind of faded, for instance. I’ve been instructed by my church group mentor to look into this on the theory that a back u… --- ## [How long is a "long term marriage" to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-a-long-term-marriage-to-you/585659)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-a-long-term-marriage-to-you/585659 "2011-06-18T12:56:10Z")
Simple question. I ask because someone referred to a 10 year marriage as long term in the alimony thread and to me 10 years is not long term. I’m thinking 20+. You? --- ## [30th year high school reunion, fun or snoozefest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30th-year-high-school-reunion-fun-or-snoozefest/585688)
**Author:** [@gravitycrash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gravitycrash)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 11:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30th-year-high-school-reunion-fun-or-snoozefest/585688 "2011-06-18T11:12:26Z")
I don’t know exactly why I’m going tomorrow except for the curiosity factor. I didn’t go to the 10th or 20th reunion so I have no idea what to expect. I only found out about this through Facebook and I remember about ha… --- ## [Would you eat a burger made from poop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-burger-made-from-poop/585759)
**Author:** [@Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patty_O_Furniture)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-eat-a-burger-made-from-poop/585759 "2011-06-18T09:14:33Z")
Would You Eat a Burger Made from Poop? I think I just threw up in my mouth a little. For those too squeamish to click on the link, the good doctor Ikeda is actually holding up a baggie labeled “shit burger”. I have t… --- ## [What are possible causes of goldfish dying suddenly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-possible-causes-of-goldfish-dying-suddenly/585757)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2011, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-possible-causes-of-goldfish-dying-suddenly/585757 "2011-06-18T03:16:25Z")
Nothing unusual about a gold fishing dying. We’ve had goldfish die before but never suddenly, without symptoms or change of environment or something. Situation; two fancy goldfish in a aquarium. Three years old. Been in… --- ## [Question about my sprained ankle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-my-sprained-ankle/585784)
**Author:** [@Jayrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jayrot)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-my-sprained-ankle/585784 "2011-06-17T22:59:09Z")
Rolled my ankle pretty badly playing basketball. Later that night it swelled up pretty big and was quite painful. RICE’d it for about a week and used a walking boot along with a pair of crutches that someone had. The ede… --- ## [Would this necessarily be considered fraudulent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-necessarily-be-considered-fraudulent/585804)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-this-necessarily-be-considered-fraudulent/585804 "2011-06-17T22:54:18Z")
Melvin shorts Coca-Cola. Before the position has to be covered, Melvin finds a rat in a 20 oz bottle of Diet Coke, and sues Coca-Cola for emotional and punitive damages, initially in the court of public opinion. Melvin c… --- ## [Am I an idiot for being bothered by this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-an-idiot-for-being-bothered-by-this/581166)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 278\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-an-idiot-for-being-bothered-by-this/581166 "2011-06-17T19:04:25Z")
At my place of business, we have an employee association (EA). Every month, a different couple of floor reps from the EA organize an event for the entire building. Like, last week we had a Cinco de Mayo thing with taco… --- ## [world's successful dumb asses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-successful-dumb-asses/585390)
**Author:** [@jim\_gatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jim_gatz)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worlds-successful-dumb-asses/585390 "2011-06-17T18:30:02Z")
who is the world’s most successful dumb ass? perhaps some info behind your thoughts. maybe a formula or rubric for how you justify your choice. --- ## [Why aren't the Spanish Muslims?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-the-spanish-muslims/585638)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_C.Semone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ronald_C.Semone)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-the-spanish-muslims/585638 "2011-06-17T17:37:55Z")
When the Arabs and their Muslim co-religionists conquered the Middle East and North Africa, they quickly converted most of the native population to Islam. Why didn’t this happen when the Moors conquered Spain? They cer… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1721) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1723)