# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1743 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1744 --- ## [Have you ever heard of Wawawai?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-heard-of-wawawai/581651)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-heard-of-wawawai/581651 "2011-05-17T01:02:08Z")
I expect this thread to drop like a stone. But today was the second time in a year that I struck up a conversation with someone that has not only heard of it, but has been there. I’m just wondering what the odds are. --- ## [Robert Jr., Alan Jr., Paul Jr. - Why No Mary Jr., Elizabeth Jr.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-jr-alan-jr-paul-jr-why-no-mary-jr-elizabeth-jr/582115)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-jr-alan-jr-paul-jr-why-no-mary-jr-elizabeth-jr/582115 "2011-05-17T01:01:25Z")
Just wondering why this tradition of calling men Junior if they are named after their father hasn’t caught on with women who name their daughters after themselves? For that matter, I don’t think I have ever met a Mary J… --- ## [Physical changes you notice as you age](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physical-changes-you-notice-as-you-age/582001)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2011, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physical-changes-you-notice-as-you-age/582001 "2011-05-17T00:42:38Z")
You know how this goes… When you’re young and (presumably) healthy, you don’t think about what could happen 10, 20, 30 or so years later. When I was in college, I ate all the wrong things. I never knew it would catch … --- ## [No strings attached sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-strings-attached-sex/582048)
**Author:** [@Whirlwind2011](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whirlwind2011)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-strings-attached-sex/582048 "2011-05-16T22:09:07Z")
so i had been in an exclusive relationship with a guy who was a known player. out for dates all the time, home to the parents several times, long nights of just talking and we waited a long time before hooking up. we wer… --- ## [What was your last day of classes like in middle/high school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-last-day-of-classes-like-in-middle-high-school/581797)
**Author:** [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-last-day-of-classes-like-in-middle-high-school/581797 "2011-05-16T19:33:33Z")
A lot of people have talked about having fun/parties on their last days before summer vacation. But when I was in middle and high school, we’d have our last day of classes and then finals and then whenever you had your l… --- ## [What is your threshold of "dressing up"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-threshold-of-dressing-up/581747)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-threshold-of-dressing-up/581747 "2011-05-16T19:07:38Z")
And how often do you do it, and how willingly? Okay, so we have one thread where a guy is iffy about wearing a jacket to a job interview, and another where a guy wants to take his mom to Ruth’s Chris, and asked about a … --- ## [How do you pronounce "Wednesday?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-wednesday/582022)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-wednesday/582022 "2011-05-16T18:41:56Z")
Simple question. --- ## [How can I stay in seiza for longer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-stay-in-seiza-for-longer/582003)
**Author:** [@Omi\_no\_Kami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omi_no_Kami)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-stay-in-seiza-for-longer/582003 "2011-05-16T18:29:52Z")
As a quasi-athletic question this might be more appropriate for the game room, but in general I’m looking for (hopefully) successful strategies people have found for either extending the length of time they can sit in se… --- ## [What Happened to Libya (AKA "Kinetic Military Operation")?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-libya-aka-kinetic-military-operation/582072)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-libya-aka-kinetic-military-operation/582072 "2011-05-16T17:41:59Z")
I don’t get it-no news at all for weeks-are we at war or not? Ghadafi seems to be hanging in there-what is the concensus about our latest military adventure? What is Obama calling it now-is it still a KMA? --- ## [What will happen once QE2 ends in June?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-once-qe2-ends-in-june/582093)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-happen-once-qe2-ends-in-june/582093 "2011-05-16T15:18:55Z")
Most people who follow the US economy are aware of the expiration of QE2 in June. To summarize, QE1 and QE2 were forms of economic stimulus after the recession meant to reduce the supply of US Treasuries and increase th… --- ## [The red, white and blue color combination. Why is it so common?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-red-white-and-blue-color-combination-why-is-it-so-common/581936)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-red-white-and-blue-color-combination-why-is-it-so-common/581936 "2011-05-16T15:07:52Z")
Red, white and blue is quite common on flags. Navy suits are often worn with a white shirt and a red tie. Red and blue don’t mix though; they are neither analogous nor complementary colors. It’s like matching purple wit… --- ## [Ultra Luxury Hotels - Tel Aviv](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ultra-luxury-hotels-tel-aviv/425383)
**Author:** [@xiix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xiix)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ultra-luxury-hotels-tel-aviv/425383 "2011-05-16T14:47:45Z")
My Googlefu is failing me tonight. Despite a population of over 3 million, I can’t seem to find a single true ‘luxury’ hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel. I’m looking for a place to stay that is somewhat comparable to a Ritz Ca… --- ## [Would Such an Exercise Machine Work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-such-an-exercise-machine-work/582018)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-such-an-exercise-machine-work/582018 "2011-05-16T12:40:05Z")
I dislike going to the gym, partly because you have to wait to se the machines, and partly because I find exercise boring. So, I had an idea about a new type of machine-this would be some kind of steel skeleton that you… --- ## [Would You Question If A Child Disappeared With A Reason?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-question-if-a-child-disappeared-with-a-reason/582050)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-question-if-a-child-disappeared-with-a-reason/582050 "2011-05-16T12:27:28Z")
I was reading a news story, where a 13 year old boy was found murdered and buried in the back yard two years after he was killed by the father. It seems the father had custody of his son and killed him. He buried the ki… --- ## [How do you communicate with parents, grands, etc.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-communicate-with-parents-grands-etc/581983)
**Author:** [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-communicate-with-parents-grands-etc/581983 "2011-05-16T12:11:37Z")
The question posted about frequency of communication with parents got me wondering about ages of progenitors and methods of communication. How many of us forego phone calls, letters, or face to face visits with parents o… --- ## [Headed to San Francisco - help make my trip awesome!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headed-to-san-francisco-help-make-my-trip-awesome/581064)
**Author:** [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 7:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/headed-to-san-francisco-help-make-my-trip-awesome/581064 "2011-05-16T07:53:06Z")
Next week I am finally leaving on a very much needed vacation! My husband and I are celebrating our first anniversary with a trip to California - we’re planning on a couple of days in San Francisco, and a couple of days … --- ## [Philosophical Q: Why Is God Slow to Act?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philosophical-q-why-is-god-slow-to-act/582060)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philosophical-q-why-is-god-slow-to-act/582060 "2011-05-16T05:11:39Z")
Ground rule: Atheists/Agnostics need not reply. Others: Have you ever wondered about the following… Why do you think is God is so slow to punish those who do bad things? Ok, the little stuff can be oveerlooked for non… --- ## [Is Card Hustling Cheating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-card-hustling-cheating/581819)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-card-hustling-cheating/581819 "2011-05-16T00:45:35Z")
I was watching an episode of the Australian soap opera Prisoner (Prisoner: Cell Block H) In the episode Lexie is sent to good old Wentworth Prison because she’s a card shark. She’s really good at cards. Someone accused … --- ## [Restrictions on social media posts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restrictions-on-social-media-posts/581517)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2011, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restrictions-on-social-media-posts/581517 "2011-05-16T00:28:56Z")
I just heard on the news that the King County (WA) Sheriff’s Department is considering a policy banning deputies from disclosing on social media sites that they are law enforcement officers. This, in the wake of reports… --- ## [couple questions re: travel in China (alcohol & gifts)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-questions-re-travel-in-china-alcohol-gifts/581923)
**Author:** [@booklover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/booklover)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/couple-questions-re-travel-in-china-alcohol-gifts/581923 "2011-05-15T23:38:08Z")
My partner and 12-year-old stepdaughter are traveling to China on a school trip at the end of next week (we’re from the U.S.). They’ll be staying with a host family in Suzhou for part of the time and are interested in t… --- ## [Can you smell sneezes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-smell-sneezes/375601)
**Author:** [@mittu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mittu)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-smell-sneezes/375601 "2011-05-15T21:08:36Z")
I have always asserted that I can smell when someone has been sneezing a lot in a room but friends and family tell me that sneezes have no smell at all. Have I gone crazy or can some of you smell other people’s sneezes … --- ## [What was the most useless class you took in college?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-most-useless-class-you-took-in-college/581162)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-most-useless-class-you-took-in-college/581162 "2011-05-15T20:07:15Z")
What was the most useless class you took in college? I’d have to say chemistry. I had it in high school and two courses in college. Twenty years later. I remember acids, bases, and salts. Those hundreds of hours I spe… --- ## [Hosting a foreign exchange student?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hosting-a-foreign-exchange-student/581999)
**Author:** [@beenthere](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beenthere)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hosting-a-foreign-exchange-student/581999 "2011-05-15T18:30:14Z")
Has anyone out there hosted a foreign exchange student, and how did the experience go? We had a rough ending, and would love to discuss it with you. --- ## [Bird owners- help me think through my 'tiel's housing needs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bird-owners-help-me-think-through-my-tiels-housing-needs/581896)
**Author:** [@xanthous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xanthous)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bird-owners-help-me-think-through-my-tiels-housing-needs/581896 "2011-05-15T17:15:17Z")
My 'tiel, Cricket, has lived outside of his cage for nearly a year now. I have a “wonderland” of natural twisty perches, toys, and a “dining area” on top of his 23" x 16" cage which he loves. He walks around and under th… --- ## [how long \[question about penis size\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-question-about-penis-size/581890)
**Author:** [@kindness\_is\_me](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kindness_is_me)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-question-about-penis-size/581890 "2011-05-15T14:03:30Z")
what is the maxium in inches can a women take during sexual intercourse --- ## [Adults out on your own with living parents: how often do you call them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adults-out-on-your-own-with-living-parents-how-often-do-you-call-them/581803)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adults-out-on-your-own-with-living-parents-how-often-do-you-call-them/581803 "2011-05-15T13:18:13Z")
Idle curiosity brought about by Maternal Guilt Ray. :slight\_smile: I’ve never been the “call home” type, but as my mom gets older, apparently it bothers her more and more that I will sometimes go weeks without checking … --- ## [A couple of days in Bangalore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-days-in-bangalore/581011)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-days-in-bangalore/581011 "2011-05-15T12:51:53Z")
I’m headed back to Bangalore for a business trip in June. I went last year but the trip was so last minute and brief that I didn’t have time to see much. This time I have the basics covered so I should have more time t… --- ## [Solution to ill fitting shoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solution-to-ill-fitting-shoes/581928)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/solution-to-ill-fitting-shoes/581928 "2011-05-15T10:58:12Z")
My feet size is 7.5D, as measured by a Brannock device (the measuring thing in shoe stores). I got 8D Florsheims, 8D Rockports and 7.5D Allen Edmonds. After putting shoe trees in them for a few months, they’re all a lit… --- ## [What age is best for a child to reinforce his second language?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-age-is-best-for-a-child-to-reinforce-his-second-language/581909)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Luongo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chris_Luongo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-age-is-best-for-a-child-to-reinforce-his-second-language/581909 "2011-05-15T08:24:09Z")
Sorry if my title didn’t make perfect sense. Details: 6-year old boy, U.S. born to Brazilian parents. At age 5, he could barely read and write his name. Thanks to his wonderful kindergarten (I can’t say enough how im… --- ## [Opinions needed on situation with step-children and husband.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-needed-on-situation-with-step-children-and-husband/581653)
**Author:** [@Flabergasted](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flabergasted)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2011, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-needed-on-situation-with-step-children-and-husband/581653 "2011-05-15T04:51:49Z")
I really am stumped as to why I was demonized for this. Please read and give me honest opinions. Mind you I am a stepmother to two teenagers 13 & 16 and…I am raising them. Along with their father. Their mother has not be… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1742) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1744)