# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1730 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1731 --- ## [How many jokes does it take to...offend you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-jokes-does-it-take-to-offend-you/584736)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-jokes-does-it-take-to-offend-you/584736 "2011-06-09T05:01:05Z")
Inspired by this thread. Reminded me of the fact that a epileptic buddy of mine’s Favorite joke is \[spoiler\] What do Elephants use for vibrators? Epileptics! \[/spoiler\] So, are you offended or not by jokes that mak… --- ## [Do you make financial politicial contributions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-make-financial-politicial-contributions/584734)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-make-financial-politicial-contributions/584734 "2011-06-09T04:52:48Z")
So do you contribute from your hard earned paychecks to political campaigns, parties, political action committees? How often? How much? Poll to follow. --- ## [Is this article fair to Billy Graham?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-article-fair-to-billy-graham/584763)
**Author:** [@Crotalus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crotalus)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-article-fair-to-billy-graham/584763 "2011-06-09T04:39:41Z")
I was in my dentist’s waiting room this morning and read a Newsweek article about Billy Graham. In it, in a part of the article that talked about various life events within the Graham family that might be considered nega… --- ## [Scripting In The Service/Retail Industry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scripting-in-the-service-retail-industry/584686)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scripting-in-the-service-retail-industry/584686 "2011-06-09T02:26:38Z")
I kinda like being acknowledged when I come through the door, although at certain convenience/gas stations, they don’t even look up and it’s a Pavlovian response-greeting they give you. Before I left the hospital I once… --- ## [Retail Stores you Miss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-stores-you-miss/584572)
**Author:** [@kjckjc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kjckjc)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/retail-stores-you-miss/584572 "2011-06-09T00:55:03Z")
So I decided to put my old optical reader/writer in my new computer. But due to a different MB layout the SATA cable is too small. So I want to buy one. Walmart doesn’t sell one. I think Best Buy might have a single … --- ## [Which way do you wring out a cloth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-way-do-you-wring-out-a-cloth/584519)
**Author:** [@cjepson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjepson)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2011, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-way-do-you-wring-out-a-cloth/584519 "2011-06-09T00:49:27Z")
OK, time for some serious survey research. When I wring out a cloth, I turn my wrists in opposite directions (obviously). What feels natural to me is to turn my left wrist so that the knuckles go down and away… if I we… --- ## [Staying Single into Old Age](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/staying-single-into-old-age/584381)
**Author:** [@IMfez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMfez)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/staying-single-into-old-age/584381 "2011-06-08T23:59:45Z")
Hi, I want to ask the older folks on here who’ve remained single, what your thoughts are on staying single as an older person vs marrying. I’m just asking as a 25 year old who’s trying to gain some perspective on the is… --- ## [Should I give up my land line?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-give-up-my-land-line/584639)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-give-up-my-land-line/584639 "2011-06-08T22:13:03Z")
My land line has been out for nearly three weeks now. Verizon says that they fixed it, but they haven’t. I’m still paying for it. A friend is strongly suggesting that I give it up and get a “real” phone. One thing that … --- ## [What did hiring manager mean by this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-hiring-manager-mean-by-this/584784)
**Author:** [@feppytweed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/feppytweed)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-hiring-manager-mean-by-this/584784 "2011-06-08T22:10:56Z")
I interviewed for a job last week. Sent an email two days ago asking about the status of the position. Here’s the reply: “Thank you for the email. We have started a background check on one candidate. We are waiting for… --- ## [Cable prices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cable-prices/584790)
**Author:** [@BigBertha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigBertha)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cable-prices/584790 "2011-06-08T22:03:46Z")
Okay, just moved in to this place. I needed cable so called timewarner. I had had them once before, the bundle, with the phone being 25, the internet 25 and the cable 50 all together. I just wanted cable, as my computer … --- ## [Odd tax Q: Can I be a "fee-based government official" if I get \*no\* pay, but have expenses?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-tax-q-can-i-be-a-fee-based-government-official-if-i-get-no-pay-but-have-expenses/584720)
**Author:** [@stuyguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuyguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-tax-q-can-i-be-a-fee-based-government-official-if-i-get-no-pay-but-have-expenses/584720 "2011-06-08T19:33:20Z")
I am the official historian of the municipality where I live. The historian position is mandated by state law – it is not just some made-up, honorary, or temporary position. I was appointed by the local elected official … --- ## [Las Vegas: Airport to Hotel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/las-vegas-airport-to-hotel/583975)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/las-vegas-airport-to-hotel/583975 "2011-06-08T19:18:44Z")
Every year I go to Vegas, and fall into the sucker’s trap of taking the long way taxi ride to the Venetian. I know that the locals know a short cut. I’m going there tomorrow. Can anyone help me on how to direct the ca… --- ## [When are all of us good people gonna finally get together and murder all the bad people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-are-all-of-us-good-people-gonna-finally-get-together-and-murder-all-the-bad-people/584733)
**Author:** [@Cornelius\_Tuggerson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cornelius_Tuggerson)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-are-all-of-us-good-people-gonna-finally-get-together-and-murder-all-the-bad-people/584733 "2011-06-08T19:12:09Z")
I am sick and tired of all these bad people out there walking around doing evil things all willy nilly. Its time us good guys got together and just did away with them. I am aware of due process and burden of proof, but i… --- ## [Philanthropist eliminates all Hispanics from scholarship consideration. What to do, what to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philanthropist-eliminates-all-hispanics-from-scholarship-consideration-what-to-do-what-to-do/583987)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philanthropist-eliminates-all-hispanics-from-scholarship-consideration-what-to-do-what-to-do/583987 "2011-06-08T18:04:40Z")
Yes, it’s a hypothetical with a long OP. It’s a mystery to me why you’re still reading this if these vex you. There probably won’t be an attached poll, though I reserve the right to change my mind between now and the tim… --- ## [So are these anxiety attacks or what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-are-these-anxiety-attacks-or-what/584560)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-are-these-anxiety-attacks-or-what/584560 "2011-06-08T15:58:21Z")
That’s what I call them when I talk to my psychiatrist, but I haven’t really talked to other people with anxiety attacks so I’m not totally sure if that’s what’s going on. Frequently, for no apparent reason at all, I’ll… --- ## [New shirtless Weiner pics emerge that he's been sending to attractive women - Is he insane?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-shirtless-weiner-pics-emerge-that-hes-been-sending-to-attractive-women-is-he-insane/584539)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-shirtless-weiner-pics-emerge-that-hes-been-sending-to-attractive-women-is-he-insane/584539 "2011-06-08T15:52:54Z")
At what point does he love being an exhibitionistmore than his career? --- ## [How often/thoroughly do you read EULAs, terms & conditions and other contractual agreements?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-thoroughly-do-you-read-eulas-terms-conditions-and-other-contractual-agreements/584622)
**Author:** [@Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patty_O_Furniture)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-thoroughly-do-you-read-eulas-terms-conditions-and-other-contractual-agreements/584622 "2011-06-08T15:03:59Z")
I just went to buy something on iTunes and had to review and agree to their latest (and what seems like weekly) change in the terms & conditions. Then I noticed how tiny the scroll bar was in the T&C window. I pity the… --- ## [Are you naturally a general or a soldier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-naturally-a-general-or-a-soldier/584620)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-naturally-a-general-or-a-soldier/584620 "2011-06-08T14:11:35Z")
General/soldier, leader/follower, shepherd/sheep, whatever words you prefer to define these roles. I’ve been around long enough to know for certain a few things about myself and one of those things is that I am not a ge… --- ## [Seasonal Allergies - how do you cope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seasonal-allergies-how-do-you-cope/584493)
**Author:** [@Implicit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Implicit)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seasonal-allergies-how-do-you-cope/584493 "2011-06-08T12:58:15Z")
Finally some beautiful weather here and I’m miserable. Tree pollen is the culprit. A double dose of Claritin is not helping and the decongestant I took at 2:30 am to try and stop my sneezing did nothing. Other than not … --- ## [Women Checking for Wedding Rings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-checking-for-wedding-rings/528393)
**Author:** [@Princhester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princhester)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2010, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-checking-for-wedding-rings/528393 "2010-02-13T19:25:36Z")
I could perhaps make this a GQ but I don’t know there is an objective factual answer, so here we are. Yesterday I was sitting with a large number of colleagues including a number of young women (25-35) some married some… --- ## [D-Day Cemetery at Omaha Beach](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-day-cemetery-at-omaha-beach/584586)
**Author:** [@Ignatz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ignatz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-day-cemetery-at-omaha-beach/584586 "2011-06-08T06:08:47Z")
For any of you interested in the events that started 57 years ago today, take a look at one of the American Miltary cemeteries on very expensive real estate, at Colleville-sur-Mer, France. It was one of the most humbling… --- ## [What's tackier: see-through skirt or visible slip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-tackier-see-through-skirt-or-visible-slip/584031)
**Author:** [@trapezoidal\_jellyfish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/trapezoidal_jellyfish)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2011, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-tackier-see-through-skirt-or-visible-slip/584031 "2011-06-08T02:57:02Z")
Help resolve a debate I’m having with my roommate. The skirt in question was gauzy, and you could see the outline of her legs when she was in the sun or bright light, or to wear the skirt with a slip. The slip was only… --- ## [How do YOU pronounce "Van Gogh"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-van-gogh/583419)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-van-gogh/583419 "2011-06-07T23:59:14Z")
As discussed in this thread. When you attempt to speak the name out loud, what is the pronunciation that most easily finds its way to your lips? --- ## [What Is the Most Technologically Advanced Country in the World?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-technologically-advanced-country-in-the-world/584401)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-technologically-advanced-country-in-the-world/584401 "2011-06-07T21:32:56Z")
What country, in your opinion, is the most technologically advanced in the world? I would say in the “big” technologies such as space exploration for instance the US takes the lead while perhaps in some areas of consumer… --- ## [Family and Money, Would this bother you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-and-money-would-this-bother-you/584310)
**Author:** [@TokyoBayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TokyoBayer)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-and-money-would-this-bother-you/584310 "2011-06-07T20:39:07Z")
My mother is getting older and while she can still take care of herself now, her heath is starting to decline to the point where she could use more help. None of my siblings remaining in Salt Lake could or would help her… --- ## [Short term investment with college in a few years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-term-investment-with-college-in-a-few-years/584589)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-term-investment-with-college-in-a-few-years/584589 "2011-06-07T19:42:24Z")
If you had a fixed, fairly large sum to invest with two kids getting near college age. I’ll try to give all of the variables, even though I might be off on some or all of them. Grandparents give some money to their dau… --- ## [Is It Alright For Teens or Grown Children and Parents To Share A Bed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-alright-for-teens-or-grown-children-and-parents-to-share-a-bed/584272)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-alright-for-teens-or-grown-children-and-parents-to-share-a-bed/584272 "2011-06-07T17:53:57Z")
Hypothetically if various reasons of economy and et. al demanded it, would it be acceptable for post-pubescent children to share a bed with their parents? --- ## [Best way to invest a small amount of money? (5-10k)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-invest-a-small-amount-of-money-5-10k/584555)
**Author:** [@Rex\_Goliath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rex_Goliath)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-invest-a-small-amount-of-money-5-10k/584555 "2011-06-07T17:52:07Z")
I’m tired of my money sitting in a savings account, not earning any real interest. What’s a good way to invest my money? I’ll need it to be accessible in somewhere between a 5-10 year span, and able to incrementally in… --- ## [Distinction between assholes and douchebags?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/distinction-between-assholes-and-douchebags/584404)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/distinction-between-assholes-and-douchebags/584404 "2011-06-07T17:45:11Z")
Is there any? In your mind, what makes a person an asshole but not a douchebag, or the other way around? Or is there substantial overlap? Enlighten me, please. --- ## [Parents: To what extent if at all, do you drink around your children?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-to-what-extent-if-at-all-do-you-drink-around-your-children/584238)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2011, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-to-what-extent-if-at-all-do-you-drink-around-your-children/584238 "2011-06-07T17:07:05Z")
I was having a friendly debate with a friend of mine over lunch today. My stance is I don’t get sloppy drunk, as in, slurring my words or blacking out. But I do get buzzed enough that I don’t need to be driving. My fri… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1729) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1731)