# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1728 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1729 --- ## [Tell us about your peanut or other life-threatening food allergy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-about-your-peanut-or-other-life-threatening-food-allergy/582928)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-us-about-your-peanut-or-other-life-threatening-food-allergy/582928 "2011-06-11T13:04:36Z")
I have enormous sympathy for people who suffer from severe food allergies, especially peanuts: I’ve heard (and I don’t know if it’s true) that some people are so sensitive they can’t even be on a plane where peanutes are… --- ## [I just found a carpenter bee in my house. Should I panic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-a-carpenter-bee-in-my-house-should-i-panic/585061)
**Author:** [@Dahnlor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dahnlor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-a-carpenter-bee-in-my-house-should-i-panic/585061 "2011-06-11T11:26:29Z")
So here I am, sitting at the computer, when I happen to glance over at my window, and there on the blinds is this huge black bug. Looked almost like a bumblebee, but wasn’t quite the right shape. After disposing of the… --- ## [Heartburn need help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartburn-need-help/576517)
**Author:** [@countrygirl34](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/countrygirl34)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 8:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heartburn-need-help/576517 "2011-06-11T08:27:59Z")
I have only had heartburn twice in my whole entire life. That is until this month. I had it twice after eating lasagne, which I could understand, but now twice more heartburn has woken me in the middle of the night. I … --- ## [Your sleep schedule: waking up in the mornings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-sleep-schedule-waking-up-in-the-mornings/584538)
**Author:** [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-sleep-schedule-waking-up-in-the-mornings/584538 "2011-06-11T08:13:12Z")
I’ve never been much of a morning person when I was still a kid in school. I think that the combination of the relatively short days (oh how I long for 8-3pm schedules again) and youthful energy fooled my body into late… --- ## [I just don't get it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-dont-get-it/584666)
**Author:** [@sangin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sangin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-dont-get-it/584666 "2011-06-11T08:10:12Z")
This thing about me is such a puzzle, I took a break from work and started making time for all things that i wanted to do. In 2 years i did pretty well, i did some free lance interior design jobs, started doing some seri… --- ## [EZMoves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ezmoves/585029)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ezmoves/585029 "2011-06-11T06:58:05Z")
I just saw an infomercial for this product. It supposedly enables people to easily move heavy objects (even a car), using principles from Physics 101. It’s something I could definitely use, if it works. The principles ar… --- ## [I need copious amounts of opinion on cable digital phone service vs. traditional land line service.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-copious-amounts-of-opinion-on-cable-digital-phone-service-vs-traditional-land-line-service/584967)
**Author:** [@Dietrich\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dietrich_K)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-copious-amounts-of-opinion-on-cable-digital-phone-service-vs-traditional-land-line-service/584967 "2011-06-11T06:55:41Z")
Currently, we have our local, long distance, wireless, and DSL through AT&T, and are largely satisfied with same. However, our local cable provider (Time Warner) has been running some pretty nice deals for adding Roadru… --- ## [Why hasn't this crazy bitch been outed, and arrested (Texas massacre hoaxer)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-this-crazy-bitch-been-outed-and-arrested-texas-massacre-hoaxer/584895)
**Author:** [@Dripping](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dripping)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-this-crazy-bitch-been-outed-and-arrested-texas-massacre-hoaxer/584895 "2011-06-11T06:20:26Z")
Some news stories report that police are “trying to locate” or “trying to identify” the hoaxer. Yet, the media hasn’t had any trouble finding and interviewing her. Why hasn’t she been named, and brought in for questi… --- ## [How do "unergy" drinks work? Do they work for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-unergy-drinks-work-do-they-work-for-you/584987)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-unergy-drinks-work-do-they-work-for-you/584987 "2011-06-11T06:20:03Z")
I picked up a little bottle of this stuff called iChill at the gas station today, which is supposed to be the opposite of that 4-hour energy stuff. The tagline is: unwind from the grind; helps you relax, reduce stress, s… --- ## [College : "C" grade analogy from professor.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-c-grade-analogy-from-professor/584551)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/college-c-grade-analogy-from-professor/584551 "2011-06-11T05:42:59Z")
Way back when, I took a class. This professor, as part of one of the early lectures, gave us a list of “myths” that we should dispel. One of the “myths” was that a C was good enough. He stated that a C was “terrible” … --- ## [Informal interview/Do I need to offer to buy lunch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/informal-interview-do-i-need-to-offer-to-buy-lunch/584974)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/informal-interview-do-i-need-to-offer-to-buy-lunch/584974 "2011-06-11T05:18:59Z")
I got a tip from my boss(!) that a position is opening up in one of the departments we work very closely with. If hired, the guy who would be my new boss is one of my favorite people in the organization. I’m having a l… --- ## [Is "JAP" (Jewish American Princess/Prince) an Offensive Term?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-jap-jewish-american-princess-prince-an-offensive-term/584980)
**Author:** [@Malthus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malthus)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-jap-jewish-american-princess-prince-an-offensive-term/584980 "2011-06-11T05:18:04Z")
An issue raised in the Portman thread is whether the term “JAP” (refering to “Jewish American Princess or Prince”, NOT referring to Japanese folks) is an inherently offensive term. Twickster stated as follows: Not at … --- ## [Lower back spasms and massage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lower-back-spasms-and-massage/585082)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lower-back-spasms-and-massage/585082 "2011-06-11T05:11:58Z")
My cardiologist has told me to walk every day, beginning at 1/2 mile and gradually increasing the distance. This is torture for me, because I get horrible lower back spasms after the first couple of minutes. I’m thinkin… --- ## [Major career change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-career-change/584906)
**Author:** [@dauerbach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dauerbach)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-career-change/584906 "2011-06-11T04:37:39Z")
I have no idea if this is a proper forum for this, however, I have recently decided to try to significantly change my career. Currently I am a physician, a Radiologist, and I wish to get out of the field of medicine. … --- ## [What happened to make car buying such a sleezy endevour?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-make-car-buying-such-a-sleezy-endevour/584771)
**Author:** [@Death\_of\_Rats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Death_of_Rats)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-make-car-buying-such-a-sleezy-endevour/584771 "2011-06-11T03:33:44Z")
My wife and I are currently in the process of car shopping and I am, again, struck by what a truly sleazy experience it is to have to deal with car salespeople. I can think of no other purchase I have made in my life th… --- ## [Tip a mobile auto glass installer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tip-a-mobile-auto-glass-installer/585030)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tip-a-mobile-auto-glass-installer/585030 "2011-06-11T02:48:35Z")
The insurance company sent a mobile glass installer to my workplace to install a new windshield in my personal car. I gave my credit card info over the phone when I made the appointment and just signed the paperwork when… --- ## [Let's talk about tonsil stones (yes, TMI)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-tonsil-stones-yes-tmi/584738)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-tonsil-stones-yes-tmi/584738 "2011-06-11T02:11:49Z")
We had a thread on this a long time ago, and I was immensely comforted to know that not only was I not the only person to get these disgusting things but other people were actually much more laid-back about them. I admit… --- ## [Rate these sex scandals by juiciness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-these-sex-scandals-by-juiciness/584840)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rate-these-sex-scandals-by-juiciness/584840 "2011-06-10T21:56:46Z")
Like most people, I believe that part of the job of our politicians is to keep us entertained with a steady stream of sex scandals. At the moment, the political class as a whole obviously is doing that portion of their … --- ## [Can you open a delivered package, that you didn't order?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-open-a-delivered-package-that-you-didnt-order/584893)
**Author:** [@K-MAN](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K-MAN)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-open-a-delivered-package-that-you-didnt-order/584893 "2011-06-10T21:47:39Z")
I’ve just received a package today that I didn’t order, it was left on my door step! \[ul\] \[li\]It has somebody else’s name on it, but my address.\[/li\]\[li\]Was delivered by UPS, and has a tracking number.\[/li\]\[li\]It’s abo… --- ## [Increasing a childs hand strength/coordination.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increasing-a-childs-hand-strength-coordination/441771)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increasing-a-childs-hand-strength-coordination/441771 "2011-06-10T21:34:20Z")
My six year-old girl constantly drops things. Part of it might be inattention to what she’s doing (Oh, look - pretty!) but it happens too often for it to be purely a lack of attention - she even will drop things that she… --- ## [Your cures for constipation? No jokes please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-cures-for-constipation-no-jokes-please/584614)
**Author:** [@67java89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/67java89)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-cures-for-constipation-no-jokes-please/584614 "2011-06-10T20:47:21Z")
I’m not completely blocked, but I’ve been having constipation and hard stool. It’s 2 weeks till the doctor can see me, so in the meantime, I want to know…what are your cures? To save people time, I’ll say that I eat pl… --- ## [Any Vermont dopers feel like helping me out? (Possible relocation)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-vermont-dopers-feel-like-helping-me-out-possible-relocation/585003)
**Author:** [@brendon\_small](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brendon_small)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-vermont-dopers-feel-like-helping-me-out-possible-relocation/585003 "2011-06-10T20:25:49Z")
Hey Dopers… I’m looking for a new job because my current one is grant funded and (as everyone knows) grants do come to an end. While I’m probably safe from the first rounds of layoffs due to necessity and restructuring,… --- ## [How many bad experiences before you cease doing business with people of X 'race'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-bad-experiences-before-you-cease-doing-business-with-people-of-x-race/584940)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-bad-experiences-before-you-cease-doing-business-with-people-of-x-race/584940 "2011-06-10T19:32:53Z")
Inspired by my experiences of shops who won’t do business with, let’s just say 'non-asians, I can kind of understand their side. People from different cultures can have different expectations than people from your own cu… --- ## [Church, Synagogue, or Mosque Kitchens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/church-synagogue-or-mosque-kitchens/584861)
**Author:** [@Xavier\_Breath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Xavier_Breath)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/church-synagogue-or-mosque-kitchens/584861 "2011-06-10T19:26:22Z")
Hey church- or synagogue- or mosque-going Dopers, does your place of worship also house a kitchen? Is it a commercial-sized enterprise that actually prepares food, or simply a place where food that was cooked at home is … --- ## [why does Ms. al-Mutairi think that foreign sex slaves are better than foreign mail order brides?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-ms-al-mutairi-think-that-foreign-sex-slaves-are-better-than-foreign-mail-order-brides/584911)
**Author:** [@code\_grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/code_grey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-ms-al-mutairi-think-that-foreign-sex-slaves-are-better-than-foreign-mail-order-brides/584911 "2011-06-10T19:01:47Z")
this is in reference to this article Men should be allowed sex slaves and female prisoners could do the job - and all this from a WOMAN politician from Kuwait | Daily Mail Online about a not-so-pretty lady from Kuwait wh… --- ## [Is it easier to get drunk when pregnant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-easier-to-get-drunk-when-pregnant/584983)
**Author:** [@Tabby\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tabby_Cat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-easier-to-get-drunk-when-pregnant/584983 "2011-06-10T18:38:12Z")
No story here, move along. :wink: --- ## [Do You Lose Your Appetite When It's Hot Out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-lose-your-appetite-when-its-hot-out/584673)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-lose-your-appetite-when-its-hot-out/584673 "2011-06-10T17:43:33Z")
Today was very hot out in Chicago, the temp was 95ºF (35ºC) (over 100ºF with the heat index) and I just don’t feel like eating anything. I just don’t have any appetite. I drink tons of water, as I don’t have A/C and spe… --- ## [Going to Romania this summer- ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-romania-this-summer-ideas/584937)
**Author:** [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-romania-this-summer-ideas/584937 "2011-06-10T16:44:22Z")
Not exactly our usual European vacation, but there you are. I think we will be in Brasov for a week, and Bucharest for a week. Any ideas? Our kids will be fencing/training with the Romanian national saber team for mos… --- ## [How much would you need?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-need/584585)
**Author:** [@YaraMateo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YaraMateo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-would-you-need/584585 "2011-06-10T14:28:27Z")
It has come to knowledge that a few of my coworkers are living in situations where they’re not buying for their lodgings for various reasons. While this doesn’t really peak my interest, they seem to blow through money ve… --- ## [Leasing a Car; starting with a Trade-In - Guidance Appreciated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leasing-a-car-starting-with-a-trade-in-guidance-appreciated/584787)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2011, 11:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leasing-a-car-starting-with-a-trade-in-guidance-appreciated/584787 "2011-06-10T11:08:02Z")
So, it is time for me to get a new car - but it has been 6+ years since the last one, and last time, I bought the car. This time, I think I will lease it for a variety of common-sense reasons. After a bit of research o… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1727) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1729)