# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1760 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1761 --- ## [Is the Blarney Stone evil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-blarney-stone-evil/578537)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2011, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-blarney-stone-evil/578537 "2011-04-17T00:30:29Z")
Through means that need not concern you guys, we at Evil Inc. came into possession of the Blarney Stone a few years back, placing Jenny McCarthy’s head in its place.\* After long study, the Practical Magic Division has re… --- ## [Your Experiences with Camera Enforced Traffic Lights](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-with-camera-enforced-traffic-lights/547211)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-with-camera-enforced-traffic-lights/547211 "2011-04-16T22:31:21Z")
I drove through Memphis Saturday taking highway 78 down to Tupelo Mississippi. 78 is the main corridor from Memphis to Birmingham. But, that 10 mile stretch of highway 78 inside Memphis has a lot of traffic lights. Most… --- ## [is there a large, sordid underbelly of codebases without / with insufficient unit tests irl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-large-sordid-underbelly-of-codebases-without-with-insufficient-unit-tests-irl/578357)
**Author:** [@code\_grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/code_grey)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-large-sordid-underbelly-of-codebases-without-with-insufficient-unit-tests-irl/578357 "2011-04-16T19:16:43Z")
and, of course, if the answer is yes, is there a market for hypothetical clever bandaid solutions to this problem courtesy of a certain Doper programmer bored with unit tests and his low on architecting cool stuff / high… --- ## [Who is the ugliest head of state?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-ugliest-head-of-state/578405)
**Author:** [@Erdosain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Erdosain)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-ugliest-head-of-state/578405 "2011-04-16T16:08:56Z")
Who is the ugliest person who currently heads up a country? If you want to get all technical I’m more interested in heads of government rather than ceremonial heads of state, but all nominations are welcome. I will also… --- ## [Is It Acceptable To Spit If I Have Allergies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-acceptable-to-spit-if-i-have-allergies/578195)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-acceptable-to-spit-if-i-have-allergies/578195 "2011-04-16T11:43:07Z")
If I’m being tormented by allergies and mucus in my throat, is it acceptable for me to spit on the ground? --- ## [A la carte DSL?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-la-carte-dsl/578432)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-la-carte-dsl/578432 "2011-04-16T04:39:23Z")
Grandma and Grandpa are snowbirds in Florida, and I like going down to visit them for 3-4 weeks at a time. Yet it’s such a pain to drive 5 miles to the Starbucks for wi-fi when I want to check e-mail or my regular intern… --- ## [Teeth cleaning order (toothpaste, mouthwash, floss)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teeth-cleaning-order-toothpaste-mouthwash-floss/578514)
**Author:** [@smellsofgummybears](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smellsofgummybears)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teeth-cleaning-order-toothpaste-mouthwash-floss/578514 "2011-04-16T04:09:56Z")
I prefer to floss last but I have recently been told this isn’t the way to clean teeth, although I’m not certain I understand the arguments (yahoo answers). How do you do it? Poll coming if you can’t see it. --- ## [Acne or fat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acne-or-fat/577491)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acne-or-fat/577491 "2011-04-16T03:17:41Z")
Today I saw a young woman on the bus. She had a smokin’ body but severe acne which got me wondering which I’d rather have, hot body and bad acne or perfect skin and 100 lbs over weight? --- ## [Is the Budget fight a feint?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-budget-fight-a-feint/578471)
**Author:** [@rbroome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rbroome)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-budget-fight-a-feint/578471 "2011-04-16T03:10:50Z")
This is only my opinion, but I am interested in Dopers correcting/agreeing/dissing my idea. :slight\_smile: This opinion refers to the current US battle over “shuting down the government”. I have heard, and for the purp… --- ## [Death with dignity and death certification](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-with-dignity-and-death-certification/567547)
**Author:** [@eightysix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eightysix)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-with-dignity-and-death-certification/567547 "2011-04-16T01:27:23Z")
In several states physicians are permitted to prescribe terminally ill patients lethal doses of medication expressly for the purpose of ending their life. By the terms of the statutes authorizing this practice, these pat… --- ## [Long Island serial killer(s): Must they always refer to the murder victims as "prostitutes"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-island-serial-killer-s-must-they-always-refer-to-the-murder-victims-as-prostitutes/578380)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-island-serial-killer-s-must-they-always-refer-to-the-murder-victims-as-prostitutes/578380 "2011-04-16T01:00:32Z")
The police are digging up many human remains from Long Island, and suspect they may have two serial killers at work. I am fascinated by serial killers, and I’m following this case advidly. One thing I do notice: The new… --- ## [What's your favourite metaphor for teamwork?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favourite-metaphor-for-teamwork/578544)
**Author:** [@JohnnyMac](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnnyMac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2011, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favourite-metaphor-for-teamwork/578544 "2011-04-16T00:27:17Z")
So, I’ve been asked to redesign a cartoon. It’s a simple, two-panel thing - in the first, a half-dozen people are fighting to reach an apple, in the second, they’re forming a human pyramid with the girl at the top happil… --- ## [Woman and sexual abuse.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-and-sexual-abuse/577927)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/woman-and-sexual-abuse/577927 "2011-04-15T22:41:46Z")
In the Great Debates forum, there’s a thread ‘Dear Woman video - pretty amazing’, and I’m not at all a fan of the OP’s video post. After criticizing it I was told: Which is true I guess; but I wanted to talk about som… --- ## [Need a cheapish point and shoot camera with some manual control](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-cheapish-point-and-shoot-camera-with-some-manual-control/577934)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-cheapish-point-and-shoot-camera-with-some-manual-control/577934 "2011-04-15T22:03:10Z")
For quite a few years I had a Canon A70 that I loved. It wasn’t one of the slim little portable ones, but otherwise it worked great for me - the images were good (even though it was only 3mp - which makes me wonder if th… --- ## [Help me engage my wanderlust as a medical professional](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-engage-my-wanderlust-as-a-medical-professional/578361)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-engage-my-wanderlust-as-a-medical-professional/578361 "2011-04-15T21:59:20Z")
I love traveling and visiting other cultures but haven’t had much of an opportunity to do so because of school. However, I will be an MD (hopefully) in 2013. After I finish residency, what are my options if I want to spe… --- ## [Scratchy voice, stuffiness, and stuff. Advice on voice preservation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scratchy-voice-stuffiness-and-stuff-advice-on-voice-preservation/578496)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scratchy-voice-stuffiness-and-stuff-advice-on-voice-preservation/578496 "2011-04-15T21:52:23Z")
I work full time in a call center and recently switched from a late shift (mostly paperwork) to an early shift (all phones, all day, 40 hours a week). By the end of Friday my throat hurts and my voice is scratchy and my … --- ## [Jailbreaking an Ipad - worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jailbreaking-an-ipad-worth-it/578050)
**Author:** [@antonio107](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/antonio107)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jailbreaking-an-ipad-worth-it/578050 "2011-04-15T20:30:13Z")
So, much as I’ve made it a hobby to belittle Mac fanboys on a near daily basis, today I went to buy more gym shorts at the Old Navy, and walked past the Apple Store in the mall. I went in and tried out the Ipad 2. I’ve n… --- ## [Why do some girls have this strange attitude about weight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-girls-have-this-strange-attitude-about-weight/577948)
**Author:** [@phantom\_lamb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phantom_lamb)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-girls-have-this-strange-attitude-about-weight/577948 "2011-04-15T19:58:03Z")
Basically, a surprising number of girls I know have this specific attitude: “Oh \[curvy woman celebrity\] is super hot, she’s a real woman, not like those disgusting anorexic bitches blahblah I wish I looked like her…” Y… --- ## [Advice on international Blackberry plan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-international-blackberry-plan/578414)
**Author:** [@aaelghat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aaelghat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-international-blackberry-plan/578414 "2011-04-15T19:50:10Z")
I have a friend who is traveling in Denmark, Ireland, and Italy over the next four months. He has a BlackBerry, and wants to stay in contact, and I volunteered to help him out. I have an unlocked BlackBerry world phone… --- ## [Do you post reviews for products you buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-post-reviews-for-products-you-buy/578081)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-post-reviews-for-products-you-buy/578081 "2011-04-15T18:28:14Z")
Any time that I buy something, I research it online and pay careful attention to the reviews, but once I’ve decided to buy it, I move on with life and never even consider going online to rate it. I suppose I would if I … --- ## [Your morality as a Super](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-morality-as-a-super/577971)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-morality-as-a-super/577971 "2011-04-15T17:33:35Z")
Let’s say that one day you develop superpowers. Super strength, healing ability, one or more other typical super powers. One of the things of Superheroes in comics is their aversion to killing people. Would you, or co… --- ## [I keep embarrassing myself. Any tips for doing this less?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-embarrassing-myself-any-tips-for-doing-this-less/578137)
**Author:** [@Electric\_Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electric_Warrior)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-keep-embarrassing-myself-any-tips-for-doing-this-less/578137 "2011-04-15T17:28:36Z")
I seem to have a habit of unintentionally screwing up in social interaction by saying things that embarrass me or others by being rude or out of place, or giving the wrong impression. This makes me nervous that I’ll emb… --- ## [English synonyms with different roots (Germanic and Romance)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-synonyms-with-different-roots-germanic-and-romance/578049)
**Author:** [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-synonyms-with-different-roots-germanic-and-romance/578049 "2011-04-15T15:50:42Z")
Earlier today, I got into a discussion about the evolution of the English language. As many of you guys probably know, English is a Germanic language with a lot of words that have Latin roots, thanks to the Norman invasi… --- ## [Do You Read Posts as Voices In Your Head?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-read-posts-as-voices-in-your-head/577632)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-read-posts-as-voices-in-your-head/577632 "2011-04-15T14:00:53Z")
Not in a crazy way. I mean, when you read an individual post, do you read it to yourself in that poster’s voice as you imagine it? I didn’t used to, and I don’t do it with everybody, but long-time posters with a lot of… --- ## [What does e.coli mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-e-coli-mean-to-you/578363)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-e-coli-mean-to-you/578363 "2011-04-15T11:36:37Z")
If someone asked you what the main way by which people become infected by e. coli is, what would you say? I left the wording of the main question a little clumsy to avoid any bias in the actual language of the question… --- ## [Video that explains internet forums](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-that-explains-internet-forums/578378)
**Author:** [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/video-that-explains-internet-forums/578378 "2011-04-15T09:21:11Z")
Yep. But we’re better than that around here right? Right? :frowning: --- ## [What Do You Pay For Your Cell Phone Service?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-pay-for-your-cell-phone-service/577204)
**Author:** [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-pay-for-your-cell-phone-service/577204 "2011-04-15T07:03:46Z")
Just curious what everyone is paying for their cellular and data service. Ideally I’d like to get an idea what you each pay for individual plans, so if you’ve got a family plan or some other bundled services divide it up… --- ## [Male/female interplanetary communications: how best to discuss extremely unimportant decisions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-female-interplanetary-communications-how-best-to-discuss-extremely-unimportant-decisions/578246)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/male-female-interplanetary-communications-how-best-to-discuss-extremely-unimportant-decisions/578246 "2011-04-15T04:16:03Z")
My lady friend and me communicate pretty well overall - mainly, I think, by being explicit about what we want and how important/unimportant it is to us. So we seem to accomodate each other well and get to enjoy the time … --- ## [Tipping movers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-movers/578410)
**Author:** [@Kimmy\_Gibbler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimmy_Gibbler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tipping-movers/578410 "2011-04-15T03:34:41Z")
What is an appropriate amount to tip movers? I am having three people from a moving company (i.e., these are laborers and not self-employed folks) move a few items of furniture and a handful of small boxes as part of an … --- ## [Would you return fruit to the store?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-return-fruit-to-the-store/578332)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-return-fruit-to-the-store/578332 "2011-04-15T00:57:57Z")
I was talking to someone the other day about some fruit I’d bought that tasted watery, instead of sweet. He said I should take the rest of it back to the store, and get my money back. This sounds ridiculous to me, unle… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1759) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1761)