# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1767 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1768 --- ## [Ever have a blister-pack accident? \[Edited thread title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-have-a-blister-pack-accident-edited-thread-title/576680)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-have-a-blister-pack-accident-edited-thread-title/576680 "2011-04-03T20:18:58Z")
You know, those (in my case, headphones) theft-preventative measures which cause you to have to take a knife or scissors to open a package? Does the prevention of theft really outweigh the cost of a law suit if someone … --- ## [help me decorate my house with bunnies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-decorate-my-house-with-bunnies/577026)
**Author:** [@madrabbitwoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madrabbitwoman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-decorate-my-house-with-bunnies/577026 "2011-04-03T17:04:48Z")
These bunnies to be exact http://www.capventure.com/ZOO-Bunny.htm I need to find somewhere that will sell them to me online and I am having great difficulty in finding a non wholesaler to do so. I am in rural Australia… --- ## [What is "Racist"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-racist/576834)
**Author:** [@Acid\_Lamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acid_Lamp)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-racist/576834 "2011-04-03T14:27:02Z")
The current Pit thread about the Africa thread in GD had me thinking. What exactly is “racist” as a concept? It seems that we have a great deal of interpretation upon that term here on the SD so maybe this poll will help… --- ## [Central Thailand is unusually cold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-thailand-is-unusually-cold/575009)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/central-thailand-is-unusually-cold/575009 "2011-04-03T07:45:49Z")
With the on-going tragedy in Japan, I hope it’s not in poor taste to mention that Central Thailand now has an (unprecedented?) cold spell. I’ve lived here for many years and don’t think it’s ever been this cold before, … --- ## [What is the Best City in America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-city-in-america/576426)
**Author:** [@Lukeinva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lukeinva)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-city-in-america/576426 "2011-04-03T04:47:24Z")
What is the best large city in America? Has to be over 2 million population (counting the metro area burbs). Considering employment, entertainment, airports, hospitals, education choices, schools, cost of housing, com… --- ## [Is Euthanizing your own pet ethical?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-euthanizing-your-own-pet-ethical/576742)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-euthanizing-your-own-pet-ethical/576742 "2011-04-03T01:17:28Z")
One of my best friends lives in the country on a (non-working) farm. Lots of space to dig holes, legal to shoot firearms within that area of the township, etc… When one of his beloved pets (dog or cat) has come to the t… --- ## [Why Don't The Japanese Do This? (For Nuclear Disaster)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-the-japanese-do-this-for-nuclear-disaster/576791)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2011, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-the-japanese-do-this-for-nuclear-disaster/576791 "2011-04-03T00:05:43Z")
You have to admire the men who volunteered to work on cleaning up the damaged Fukushima reactors-but why not do this? Pay a bunch of 55 year old guys to do the work-they probably won’t experience any significant shorte… --- ## [Ever Change your Mind during an Election Campaign ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-change-your-mind-during-an-election-campaign/576335)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-change-your-mind-during-an-election-campaign/576335 "2011-04-02T23:32:12Z")
Poll Coming Since Becoming a Canadian citizen I’ve voted in every federal and provincial election in Canada. I’ve never changed my mind during an election campaign, not because I’m wedded to one party, but simply becaus… --- ## [Have thank-you notes gone out of style?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-thank-you-notes-gone-out-of-style/576363)
**Author:** [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-thank-you-notes-gone-out-of-style/576363 "2011-04-02T22:05:34Z")
In the past two years, I’ve sent presents to three married couples. Well, one had a gift registry, the other two had honeymoon registries. One wedding was in England, the other two were in the US. I was only able to atte… --- ## [Why am I not superstitious? Does that make me superior?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-not-superstitious-does-that-make-me-superior/576895)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-am-i-not-superstitious-does-that-make-me-superior/576895 "2011-04-02T19:46:30Z")
It seems that people have historically been freaked out by things like black cats crossing their path, or walking under ladders, or the number 13 Yet I do not follow these superstitions, which seem to be so popular. Do… --- ## [What Countries Are You Favourable To?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-countries-are-you-favourable-to/575271)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-countries-are-you-favourable-to/575271 "2011-04-02T18:55:39Z")
United Kingdom-As the cultural homeland of the USA, and producer of some of the greatest literature and a mighty cultural and commerical empire. Germany-At least pre-1918 Germany. I’ve always admired the Prussians and e… --- ## [Humorous replies to dumb questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/humorous-replies-to-dumb-questions/576636)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/humorous-replies-to-dumb-questions/576636 "2011-04-02T15:27:29Z")
Sometimes a person will ask a monumentally stupid or even offensive question, but for various reasons you don’t want to get into an argument or a debate on the merits, or you don’t want to disclose your real answer, and … --- ## [Tattoos: got 'em? Want 'em? Hate 'em? (read OP before voting please)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tattoos-got-em-want-em-hate-em-read-op-before-voting-please/576533)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tattoos-got-em-want-em-hate-em-read-op-before-voting-please/576533 "2011-04-02T15:04:29Z")
So do you have any tattoos? If so, do you like them or regret them? If you don’t have any, do you think you might get one/some later? Or are you totally against them? Poll to follow. Please read all the poll options and … --- ## [You see a heavily pregnant woman smoking - what do you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-see-a-heavily-pregnant-woman-smoking-what-do-you-do/576258)
**Author:** [@phantom\_lamb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phantom_lamb)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-see-a-heavily-pregnant-woman-smoking-what-do-you-do/576258 "2011-04-02T14:53:22Z")
Here in the Balkans smoking is very common, so much that everyone assumes you’re a smoker unless you specifically state you aren’t. And several times over the past few years I have seen very pregnant women smoking while… --- ## [Where can I get some quality colorful luggage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-get-some-quality-colorful-luggage/576860)
**Author:** [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-get-some-quality-colorful-luggage/576860 "2011-04-02T14:30:39Z")
LL Bean has some great bright patterns on their duffels, and I have one of their larges, but I need a regularly structured wheeled suitcase - that duffel don’t stand up next to me when I’m waiting in line, see. And I am… --- ## [Handgun, shotgun, or rifle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handgun-shotgun-or-rifle/576037)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/handgun-shotgun-or-rifle/576037 "2011-04-02T13:56:38Z")
Which do you prefer to shoot? Handgun, shotgun, and rifle are the only choices in this poll. --- ## [Words you pronounced wrong because you only read them](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-you-pronounced-wrong-because-you-only-read-them/575607)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 189\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-you-pronounced-wrong-because-you-only-read-them/575607 "2011-04-02T13:54:37Z")
There was a gag in yesterday’s How I Met Your Mother that Ted said “Chameleon” wrong because he only read it and never heard it. I can sympathize. I said “Omnipotent” wrong for years because I only read it. Also “Hyperbo… --- ## [Do you believe in love at first sight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-in-love-at-first-sight/556607)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-believe-in-love-at-first-sight/556607 "2011-04-02T12:40:01Z")
Two part poll: each time I do these it gets screwed up-either I’m not clear on the instructions, or people don’t bother reading the instructions, so I’ll try short and sweet this time… Two questions-first part is genera… --- ## [How do you pronounce particular?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-particular/576436)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-particular/576436 "2011-04-02T09:53:30Z")
I’m from Kansas City, and pronounce it par-tick-u-lar. I’m a big fan of President Obama, but the way he pronounces the word grates on me, almost as much as GW Bush’s pronunciation of nuclear. He says par-tick-lar. --- ## [You preferred method of travel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-preferred-method-of-travel/576641)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-preferred-method-of-travel/576641 "2011-04-02T08:51:23Z")
You are going to travel a long distance for pleasure. Assume that time and resources are not an issue. Also assume it is possible to get to your chosen destination by air, sea, or land (even if it’s actually not). How… --- ## [When did you first start making your kids work for toys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-first-start-making-your-kids-work-for-toys/576639)
**Author:** [@overlyverbose](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/overlyverbose)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-first-start-making-your-kids-work-for-toys/576639 "2011-04-02T04:53:34Z")
As the title reads, when did you start making your kids work for stuff they wanted to buy? My son is going to be five in May. He recently saw something at Target he really, really wanted (a shiny pirate sword and an eye… --- ## [What does it mean to be a "native" of a place?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-native-of-a-place/576671)
**Author:** [@Commander\_Keen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Commander_Keen)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-native-of-a-place/576671 "2011-04-02T03:38:20Z")
The thread on passports and places of birth, and specifically the mention of being a “native Texan” reminded me of a question I got a while back that I couldn’t answer. Someone asked me if I’m a native Californian–althou… --- ## [What can I expect out of cell phones in the next 6 months to a year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-expect-out-of-cell-phones-in-the-next-6-months-to-a-year/566765)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2011, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-expect-out-of-cell-phones-in-the-next-6-months-to-a-year/566765 "2011-04-02T01:03:22Z")
My dad’s cell phone is dying. He’s up for a new one. In fact, he’s been up for a new one for the last few years. The reason for that is that he really didn’t want to buy one so he took my old one when I bought a new o… --- ## [Post Interview Thank You Note-Group Interviewers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-interview-thank-you-note-group-interviewers/356396)
**Author:** [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-interview-thank-you-note-group-interviewers/356396 "2011-04-01T23:09:44Z")
At the last 10 job interviews that I went to (State) I have had group interviewers. I don’t think that one should send a Thank You note to each one of them, but if not, to whom? Thanks, hh --- ## [How important is antivirus software these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-antivirus-software-these-days/575948)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-antivirus-software-these-days/575948 "2011-04-01T21:49:51Z")
I’m mostly Mac at home but do have a Win XP laptop I have used with instruments and for programming. I’ve never networked it or used it online, and never put any antivirus software on it. It’s amazing how fast it boots, … --- ## [Women Shaving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-shaving/576793)
**Author:** [@Orionizer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orionizer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-shaving/576793 "2011-04-01T20:30:05Z")
I am wondering why it’s so popular with women shaving (completely) their privates in the past few years. Maybe you can enlighten me on why this is so popular… --- ## [Men who don't wear underwear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-who-dont-wear-underwear/30214)
**Author:** [@archmichael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/archmichael)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-who-dont-wear-underwear/30214 "2011-04-01T20:24:47Z")
What do women think of men who don’t wear any underwear? Men of course love women who don’t wear underwear (God bless 'em), but the opposite doesn’t seem to be true. --- ## [Tell me about Charleston, SC, because I may be moving there](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-charleston-sc-because-i-may-be-moving-there/576354)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-charleston-sc-because-i-may-be-moving-there/576354 "2011-04-01T19:23:28Z")
My girlfriend of 5 years and I are getting a little tired of the Midwest and are about ready to make a go of it in a different locale. We’ve considered several places, including Seattle, Portland, Denver and L.A., but ul… --- ## [Heading to Paris](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heading-to-paris/567999)
**Author:** [@boytyperanma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boytyperanma)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heading-to-paris/567999 "2011-04-01T17:33:37Z")
I’m traveling to Paris, France next month for a convention. I didn’t get much advance notice so finding places to stay and flights and such are at the expensive end of things. These trips usually do not allow for much pe… --- ## [Stupidest political talking point](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidest-political-talking-point/576142)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2011, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupidest-political-talking-point/576142 "2011-04-01T17:25:43Z")
You know those political talking points/issues/memes that pop up for a few days and then go away? For instance, back during the campaign, the idea that Obama had insulted Palin by using the phrase “putting lipstick on a … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1766) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1768)