# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1850 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1851 --- ## [Who Would You Kill, John MacArthur or Raul Castro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-you-kill-john-macarthur-or-raul-castro/559880)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-you-kill-john-macarthur-or-raul-castro/559880 "2010-11-11T05:03:49Z")
Same idea as another poll but the victims are: Reverend John MacArthur of the Grace Community Church, CA, USA Raul Castro of Cuba --- ## [Dry skin and facial stubble](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dry-skin-and-facial-stubble/559352)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dry-skin-and-facial-stubble/559352 "2010-11-11T04:31:08Z")
It seems that my skin only gets flaky on my face when I have stubble. Moisturizer doesn’t seem to work, as eventually the stubble area gets flaky again if anything touches it. Anyone have this problem? I’ve been readi… --- ## [Possible Way to Deal W/ Binge Eating?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-way-to-deal-w-binge-eating/559596)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-way-to-deal-w-binge-eating/559596 "2010-11-11T03:09:06Z")
I have much trouble w/ binging, and have certain “trigger foods” (mostly sugary and salty snacks) I was reading a blog about the subject, and one commentator mentioned that the way she overcame it was buying tons of her … --- ## [Any way to keep coffee from staining my teeth?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-way-to-keep-coffee-from-staining-my-teeth/560057)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-way-to-keep-coffee-from-staining-my-teeth/560057 "2010-11-11T03:07:17Z")
I’ve never had beautiful teeth, but I recently used Crest White Strips and loved the results- for the first time ever I felt like i had a beautiful smile. But I went back to my old habits (which includes plenty of coffee… --- ## [Yearly birthday parties--do you have them? Go to them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yearly-birthday-parties-do-you-have-them-go-to-them/560089)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yearly-birthday-parties-do-you-have-them-go-to-them/560089 "2010-11-11T02:09:08Z")
In my circle of friends and family, birthday parties are rare events, especially once people are over 21. In other circles, people might have yearly parties. The latter situation feels very alien to me, and I would hav… --- ## [How often do you go to the dentist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-go-to-the-dentist/559592)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-go-to-the-dentist/559592 "2010-11-11T01:32:29Z")
Having gone regularly every six months like clockwork for the past 25 years, I was just wondering. --- ## [Can I call my son Jack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-call-my-son-jack/560118)
**Author:** [@Silver\_Fire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Fire)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2010, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-call-my-son-jack/560118 "2010-11-11T01:07:11Z")
I’m having a disagreement which I have decided to put to vote here. Jack is a nickname for John (Or so I hear. See also, “Jack” Kennedy). I have a baby whose name is Jonathan. Is Jack a suitable nickname for Jonathan? I… --- ## [What About Bob? (tell me what to make of this story)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-bob-tell-me-what-to-make-of-this-story/560116)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-about-bob-tell-me-what-to-make-of-this-story/560116 "2010-11-10T23:37:58Z")
A man (we’ll call him Bob) who has been working for years as a high school drama teacher is out of work, so he moves out of town and brings along his wife and adult children (they are all very close.) They end up at a h… --- ## [Style or Vile: Men's "Joker" shoes, based on Heath Ledger's character](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/style-or-vile-mens-joker-shoes-based-on-heath-ledgers-character/560141)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/style-or-vile-mens-joker-shoes-based-on-heath-ledgers-character/560141 "2010-11-10T23:19:33Z")
Some clothiers are selling replicas of the shoes Heath Ledger wore in the Batman movie, these are called “Joker” shoes. Are these STYLE, or VILE? Could men wear these to the office? I see they are distinct but how subtl… --- ## [Cruise ships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cruise-ships/559710)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cruise-ships/559710 "2010-11-10T20:47:03Z")
Inspired by this thread. I’ve never been on a cruise, unless you count a trip on \[USNS\_General Edwin D. Patrick\](United States Naval Ship - Wikipedia General\_Edwin\_D.\_Patrick) when I was three. I have a very vague memo… --- ## [Have you ever unknowingly sold or given away something valuable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-unknowingly-sold-or-given-away-something-valuable/559721)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-unknowingly-sold-or-given-away-something-valuable/559721 "2010-11-10T18:44:34Z")
Whenever I hear that famous story of the guy who bought a picture frame for $5 only to find a copy of the Declaration of Independence tucked inside, focus is always on that guy’s great fortune. I can’t help but think abo… --- ## [Outside of ghosts/UFOs/religious stuff, d'you know anyone with less "mainstream" paranormal beliefs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outside-of-ghosts-ufos-religious-stuff-dyou-know-anyone-with-less-mainstream-paranormal-beliefs/560144)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outside-of-ghosts-ufos-religious-stuff-dyou-know-anyone-with-less-mainstream-paranormal-beliefs/560144 "2010-11-10T17:57:54Z")
I’m tired of hearing about ghosts, UFOs and religious apparitions & signs. What about doppelgangers? Fairies (not necessarily the “nice” ones)? Omens? Psychopomps? Do you or anyone else have a belief in or irrational fea… --- ## [Ever get stuck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-get-stuck/560001)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-get-stuck/560001 "2010-11-10T17:18:12Z")
I’ve been told that some couples get “stuck” during intercourse. This is apparently caused by the vaginal muscles spasming to the point where nothing can escape\* I assume that this phenomenon is quite unpleasant (at le… --- ## [did anyone ever actually have to climb a rope in gym class](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-ever-actually-have-to-climb-a-rope-in-gym-class/559623)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-ever-actually-have-to-climb-a-rope-in-gym-class/559623 "2010-11-10T16:54:37Z")
I never did is it just a TV cliche --- ## [What percentage of your XMas shopping will be Online VS Brick-and-Mortar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-your-xmas-shopping-will-be-online-vs-brick-and-mortar/559564)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-of-your-xmas-shopping-will-be-online-vs-brick-and-mortar/559564 "2010-11-10T16:43:21Z")
I’m nearly done Christmas shopping and probably 99% of what I got was done online. I will buy my Mom and one other person some scratch offs and I will likely get some emergency gifts in the form of a few bottles of wine… --- ## [How to put the Paranormal to rest.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-put-the-paranormal-to-rest/559462)
**Author:** [@Acid\_Lamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acid_Lamp)\ **Replies:** 279\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-put-the-paranormal-to-rest/559462 "2010-11-10T15:36:19Z")
NOTE READ FIRST!!!:\* If you don’t want to play, then find another thread. I get it that plenty of you don’t believe in any paranormal activity, but saying that it’s pointless etc, doesn’t help when you are trying to debu… --- ## [How do you define 'hometown'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-define-hometown/559729)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-define-hometown/559729 "2010-11-10T15:21:49Z")
I was born in L.A. (Actually Lakewood, which is in L.A. County and is part of Greater L.A.) But I spent my formative years in San Diego, and my teens in Lancaster (also L.A. County). I spent most of my life in Los Ang… --- ## [A final thread about answering job quesitons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-final-thread-about-answering-job-quesitons/560131)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-final-thread-about-answering-job-quesitons/560131 "2010-11-10T07:08:55Z")
First to the mods, if this belongs in IMHO, then my apologies. Now, I’ve done a couple of threads like this, and I should quit while I’m ahead, but I just would like to know what the right answers are. I’m applying on-… --- ## [What is it with GOP officeholders and fetuses in jars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-gop-officeholders-and-fetuses-in-jars/559983)
**Author:** [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-gop-officeholders-and-fetuses-in-jars/559983 "2010-11-10T05:28:59Z")
Geo. W. Bush is being interviewed on tv right now. He just told the story of when he, as a teenager, drove Bar to the hospital during her miscarriage. Then she showed him the fetus in a jar. TMI, Mr, President, way waaa… --- ## [Leather Pilot Jacket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leather-pilot-jacket/500514)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leather-pilot-jacket/500514 "2010-11-10T04:53:37Z")
I’m looking for a leather Pilot’s jacket, and I’ve found one on-line that looks exactly like what I’m looking for. The problem is I’ve never bought any clothing type things on-line and I’m not sure if I’m comfortable buy… --- ## [You got a Hot Date this weekend, What are you gonna do?on the Agenda](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-got-a-hot-date-this-weekend-what-are-you-gonna-do-on-the-agenda/559839)
**Author:** [@notfrommensa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/notfrommensa)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-got-a-hot-date-this-weekend-what-are-you-gonna-do-on-the-agenda/559839 "2010-11-10T04:48:34Z")
{edit} shucks cannot edit the title, dang it Just curious on what the teeming millions think is the perfect date. Does it include Romatic dinner? Movie? other Theater? Dancing? Concert? Clubbing? Sporting Event? … --- ## [Ever wish you held another nationality?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-wish-you-held-another-nationality/559375)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-wish-you-held-another-nationality/559375 "2010-11-10T04:32:48Z")
And if so, why? Me, I sorely wish I’d been born an Englishman. Plentiful cheap curries, interesting history (Roman ruins!), and really interesting educational opportunities. (Lectures by brilliant people at Gresham Coll… --- ## [US Voting poll-did you vote today, or not (+ extras)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-voting-poll-did-you-vote-today-or-not-extras/559292)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-voting-poll-did-you-vote-today-or-not-extras/559292 "2010-11-10T01:46:58Z")
I’m curious to see what the breakdown is here on the board. In addition, I’d like to hear from those who didn’t vote and get their reasons why they didn’t (I listed a few, with the obligatory Other category at the end). … --- ## [What Political Parties Would You Support In Other Countries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-parties-would-you-support-in-other-countries/558242)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-political-parties-would-you-support-in-other-countries/558242 "2010-11-10T01:45:28Z")
What political party would you most be aligned with in other countries than your own? Australia: Liberal Party of Australia Austria: Freedom Party of Austria Belgium (Flemish): Christian Democratic and Flemish \[1\] Be… --- ## [What does this sign mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-this-sign-mean-to-you/559636)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-this-sign-mean-to-you/559636 "2010-11-10T01:12:06Z")
Around here is a multi-use path that is frequently used by both pedestrians and cyclists. In a couple of places there are intersections where the path crosses cross roads. Most of the time there are no signs. At two of t… --- ## [Say that I had a large bag of teeth . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-that-i-had-a-large-bag-of-teeth/559902)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-that-i-had-a-large-bag-of-teeth/559902 "2010-11-10T00:45:29Z")
. . . with gold & platinum fillings. How could I turn it into spendable cash at reasonable value, without facing pesky questions best avoided? Hypothetically speaking, of course. --- ## [Christmas present recommendations thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-present-recommendations-thread/560033)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-present-recommendations-thread/560033 "2010-11-10T00:35:28Z")
I’m sure I’m not the only person who’s going to ask for this kind of advice, nor am I the first this year… I’d like to get the shopping over with before Thanksgiving, so please, help me! We are attending my aunt’s famil… --- ## [Climbing Kilimanjaro--looking for a tour operator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/climbing-kilimanjaro-looking-for-a-tour-operator/560052)
**Author:** [@emacknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emacknight)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2010, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/climbing-kilimanjaro-looking-for-a-tour-operator/560052 "2010-11-10T00:03:47Z")
I’m in the process of planning a Tanzania trip in February, but can’t quite decide on a tour operator. The lowest seems to be about $1000, but provides little more than a guide. The highest seems to be about $5000 whic… --- ## [Decide the punishment of this war-crime defendant.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decide-the-punishment-of-this-war-crime-defendant/559816)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/decide-the-punishment-of-this-war-crime-defendant/559816 "2010-11-09T23:26:23Z")
Another Rhymer hypothetical thread, and a sort-of-sequel to another one – the one about the punch-card villains in the fantasy war. Here’s the sitch: After the great war in Pangea, the millions of dead cry out for veng… --- ## [Going to sell my domain name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-sell-my-domain-name/559938)
**Author:** [@Neptunian\_Slug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Neptunian_Slug)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2010, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-sell-my-domain-name/559938 "2010-11-09T23:14:32Z")
I registered a domain about 10 years ago when I thought I was going to do something about writing on it. Not doing anything with it now and not planning to. Its really more of a headache since I have been registering t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1849) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1851)