# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1747 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1748 --- ## [Is this French phrase meaningful or nonsensical?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-french-phrase-meaningful-or-nonsensical/581359)
**Author:** [@SiouxChief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SiouxChief)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-french-phrase-meaningful-or-nonsensical/581359 "2011-05-10T02:48:26Z")
I’m wanting to tell someone “Follow your dreams, life is too short” in French. Problem is, I don’t know French well at all, and I’m reliant on Google translate to come up with the right words. I’d also like the phrase … --- ## [Men's inseam measurements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mens-inseam-measurements/581191)
**Author:** [@gallows\_fodder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gallows_fodder)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mens-inseam-measurements/581191 "2011-05-10T02:28:49Z")
Today I was randomly thinking of the scene in the second season of Carnivale in which Justin dreams of Iris taking his inseam measurement and then stabbing him in the crotch. Yikes. Anyway, Justin is played by Clancy B… --- ## [Internet predators](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-predators/581338)
**Author:** [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/internet-predators/581338 "2011-05-10T02:12:52Z")
We were flipping through channels and caught some of “To Catch a Predator” on TV and got to wondering about something. Are there actual 13 and 14 year old girls chatting about sex to grown men on the internet and setting… --- ## [career question...work from home vs more $](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/career-question-work-from-home-vs-more/581317)
**Author:** [@sanTho27](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sanTho27)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2011, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/career-question-work-from-home-vs-more/581317 "2011-05-10T00:30:01Z")
Hey all, I just wanted some opinions from the forum regarding my situation. Right now my boyfriend and I both work from home for different companies and really enjoy the lack of commute and quality time at lunch/etc. T… --- ## [When has a check REALLY cleared?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-has-a-check-really-cleared/581315)
**Author:** [@robert\_columbia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robert_columbia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-has-a-check-really-cleared/581315 "2011-05-09T23:13:44Z")
When you deposit a check in the US, you will frequently see the money in your account pretty quickly. I’ve seen it as early as the next day. Now, it is my understanding that the money can be revoked later if the check … --- ## [Hours a day driving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hours-a-day-driving/580847)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hours-a-day-driving/580847 "2011-05-09T23:07:30Z")
If you are on a very long solo trip (say, a couple of thousand miles), how many hours a day can you comfortably drive? Actual driving, not including rest stops or meals, and not pushing yourself or needing stimulants. --- ## [It's crazy to buy a used car from a private seller, or over ebay....right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-crazy-to-buy-a-used-car-from-a-private-seller-or-over-ebay-right/581023)
**Author:** [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-crazy-to-buy-a-used-car-from-a-private-seller-or-over-ebay-right/581023 "2011-05-09T22:50:32Z")
I’ve only bought new cars, but because of some complicated circumstances, it might be better to buy a used car next time around. I imagine that it’s much safer to buy from a dealer for the obvious reason, which is that … --- ## [Did the oracles of antiquity take their jobs seriously, or were they just con artists?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-oracles-of-antiquity-take-their-jobs-seriously-or-were-they-just-con-artists/581220)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-oracles-of-antiquity-take-their-jobs-seriously-or-were-they-just-con-artists/581220 "2011-05-09T22:41:22Z")
I know there’s not a hard answer to this so I’m putting it in IMHO. In modern times in western society we often tend to assume all fortune tellers are more or less just con artists, or at best entertainers, of one kind o… --- ## [Resolved: Obama has the best smile...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-obama-has-the-best-smile/581019)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-obama-has-the-best-smile/581019 "2011-05-09T21:17:17Z")
of any president whose smiles we have records of. And probably the best smile of most other world leaders and political figures. I’m sure the haters will say his grin is ridiculous in some way but c’mon…the guy has a f… --- ## [Jacket to an interview?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacket-to-an-interview/581198)
**Author:** [@blindboyard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blindboyard)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jacket-to-an-interview/581198 "2011-05-09T20:03:11Z")
It’s hot in summer. Is it really necessary to wear a jacket to a job interview? I know people think they look smart, but would it make enough of an impression to make up for the discomfort? I’m a scruff, generally, so … --- ## [What does J mean at the end of emails?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-j-mean-at-the-end-of-emails/581300)
**Author:** [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-j-mean-at-the-end-of-emails/581300 "2011-05-09T19:37:57Z")
I know a couple of people who do this, but I don’t know what it means. Neither of them are peeps I feel comfortable asking. Anyone know? --- ## [Would you inmediately peg this handle as antisemitic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-inmediately-peg-this-handle-as-antisemitic/581176)
**Author:** [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-inmediately-peg-this-handle-as-antisemitic/581176 "2011-05-09T16:26:09Z")
“killajew” Just wanting to get other people’s opinions. --- ## [EYES \[and character\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyes-and-character/581184)
**Author:** [@koufax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koufax)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eyes-and-character/581184 "2011-05-09T15:32:38Z")
Is the difference in the eyes of a person significant in any way such as revealing the true character of a person? Here are Paul McCartney, Jack Lord and Dodger owner Frank McCourt. Their right eyes look “normal” but t… --- ## [As a customer, how do you feel about this tech support scenario?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-a-customer-how-do-you-feel-about-this-tech-support-scenario/580869)
**Author:** [@fluiddruid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fluiddruid)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-a-customer-how-do-you-feel-about-this-tech-support-scenario/580869 "2011-05-09T15:17:22Z")
I work for a small software company and I’m a bit curious about how people perceive us. We’re pretty tiny so we don’t have a lot of fancy tools to measure customer satisfaction - but, people seem generally happy with us. … --- ## [Turkish Vacation Advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkish-vacation-advice/581104)
**Author:** [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkish-vacation-advice/581104 "2011-05-09T14:17:08Z")
Tickets are bought and I’m heading for a vacation in Turkey! I’ve read some of the other threads and I’m using them for some suggestions of where to go and what to see, but I’d like any advice that anyone can give. One… --- ## [American money is stoopid!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-money-is-stoopid/581091)
**Author:** [@SSgtBaloo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SSgtBaloo)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-money-is-stoopid/581091 "2011-05-09T08:23:05Z")
Inspired by a tangential idea sparked by this thread. I’m an American and I think our monetary system, while sound, could use some adjustment. My only gripe is that much of what makes up our change is nearly worthless. … --- ## [What does the atheist give for a first communion gift?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-atheist-give-for-a-first-communion-gift/537565)
**Author:** [@Carol\_the\_Impaler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carol_the_Impaler)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-the-atheist-give-for-a-first-communion-gift/537565 "2011-05-09T04:43:01Z")
So, little nephew is having his First Communion on Sunday. I’ll not be going to Mass, but will go to the party after. I’d like to get him a little somethin’, but I am an atheist. Not that I’m a hardliner, or anything.… --- ## [Al Who?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/al-who/580877)
**Author:** [@Onomatopoeia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Onomatopoeia)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/al-who/580877 "2011-05-09T02:11:22Z")
How do you spell the evilest, vilest, puppykickingest organization known to contemporary mankind? Also, how do you pronounce it? Me: Spell - Al Qaida Pronounce - ahl kuydah --- ## [Is it possible to conceive naturally if both of your tubes are blocked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-conceive-naturally-if-both-of-your-tubes-are-blocked/581081)
**Author:** [@classyladyhp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/classyladyhp)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-conceive-naturally-if-both-of-your-tubes-are-blocked/581081 "2011-05-09T01:31:24Z")
This woman I know had been trying to conceive for 10 yrs with no success. It was determined that both her tubes were totally and completely blocked. Due to this she was able to get the government to pay for 3 IVF cycles.… --- ## [So... my wife wants to get baptized](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-wife-wants-to-get-baptized/580729)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-wife-wants-to-get-baptized/580729 "2011-05-09T01:15:16Z")
And I’m not sure how I feel about it. I’m a former Catholic, atheist since 13 or so. I married a Catholic, but we quickly became the Easter and Christmas types. Our first two kids were baptized Catholic, but we had a … --- ## [If you could travel in time anywhere, anywhen, where/when would you go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-travel-in-time-anywhere-anywhen-where-when-would-you-go/581110)
**Author:** [@supergalactic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supergalactic)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-could-travel-in-time-anywhere-anywhen-where-when-would-you-go/581110 "2011-05-09T01:11:21Z")
I find this topic really fascinating. You can really get a bead on the personality of the person answering this type of question. Here are the parameters: You have 24 hours to spend at your destination. You’ll be imper… --- ## [Was Osama bin Laden a very warm, nice, friendly looking guy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-osama-bin-laden-a-very-warm-nice-friendly-looking-guy/580486)
**Author:** [@Shmendrik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shmendrik)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2011, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-osama-bin-laden-a-very-warm-nice-friendly-looking-guy/580486 "2011-05-09T00:55:09Z")
My overwhelming impression whenever I see most photos or videos of OBL (other than some of the taped messages where he’s staring straight at the camera) is that he looks very warm, friendly, nice, caring, etc. Am I crazy… --- ## [Ladies... a guy unexpectedly gives you his name/number.... flattering? or creepy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-a-guy-unexpectedly-gives-you-his-name-number-flattering-or-creepy/580263)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-a-guy-unexpectedly-gives-you-his-name-number-flattering-or-creepy/580263 "2011-05-08T19:39:42Z")
Ladies, let’s say you’re (in a bar / in a bookstore / departing an airplane, etc) and a guy that you’ve presumably made some eye-contact with earlier, walks up and sticks a piece of paper in your hand with his name and n… --- ## [Car Repair Q: Are they trying to BS me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-repair-q-are-they-trying-to-bs-me/581090)
**Author:** [@Waffle\_Decider](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waffle_Decider)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-repair-q-are-they-trying-to-bs-me/581090 "2011-05-08T18:26:00Z")
I have a 2000 Volkswagen Jetta. Recently, I can start hearing some occasional rattling noises from the back of the car, but otherwise I don’t notice any differences in its handling. I figure that probably whatever thin… --- ## [Office Pressure](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-pressure/580873)
**Author:** [@YaraMateo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YaraMateo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/office-pressure/580873 "2011-05-08T17:32:18Z")
Another thread got me thinking about my old place of employment. I didn’t like working there for a lot of reasons, but the one sticking out in my mind at the moment is there was a lot of office pressure. I liken it to pe… --- ## [How do I play with a cat during the daytime, and not have her demand the interactive toy at night?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-play-with-a-cat-during-the-daytime-and-not-have-her-demand-the-interactive-toy-at-night/581092)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-play-with-a-cat-during-the-daytime-and-not-have-her-demand-the-interactive-toy-at-night/581092 "2011-05-08T16:46:27Z")
As a lot of you know, we have two cats, Mia and Molly. The two play well with each other, as well as occasionally with balls, toy mice, a crinkle tunnel, and similar items. However, Mia’s favorite toy is The Stick Wit… --- ## [OBL thread #97,256: Why did it take so long to find him? + Poll: did you think he was already dead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obl-thread-97-256-why-did-it-take-so-long-to-find-him-poll-did-you-think-he-was-already-dead/581138)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obl-thread-97-256-why-did-it-take-so-long-to-find-him-poll-did-you-think-he-was-already-dead/581138 "2011-05-08T16:33:49Z")
I mean in no way to belittle the efforts of the CIA, the military, and the White House. Great effort all around. But I still find it amusing that in a day and age where you can find most people in about 10 seconds by Goo… --- ## [To bisexual men](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-bisexual-men/580072)
**Author:** [@Danika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danika)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-bisexual-men/580072 "2011-05-08T14:46:34Z")
A question to bisexual men on this forum, or others who might know the answer. Are bisexual men attracted to certain types of women? Like women with boyish figures? Women above average height? Women who have a dominant … --- ## [So... Do You Think Anyone is Actually Grieving bin Laden?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-do-you-think-anyone-is-actually-grieving-bin-laden/580773)
**Author:** [@PapSett](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PapSett)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-do-you-think-anyone-is-actually-grieving-bin-laden/580773 "2011-05-08T14:20:47Z")
Was there anyone that actually \*loved \*him? Did his wives marry him because they wanted to or because they \*had \*to? I can’t help but wonder what his home life was like… was he a good dad to the little ones? How did he t… --- ## [What would be the point of spam like this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-point-of-spam-like-this/581141)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2011, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-point-of-spam-like-this/581141 "2011-05-08T13:13:16Z")
Supposedly it came from DHL, and is a delivery notice: It doesn’t contain a link, not even a broken one that I could type into an address bar. It doesn’t have an attachment to open to get a virus. It doesn’t ask me t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1746) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1748)