# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1852 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1853 --- ## [What do you think is over-rated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-over-rated/559388)
**Author:** [@supergalactic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/supergalactic)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-over-rated/559388 "2010-11-08T05:50:46Z")
My list (so far): Ed Hardy. Child beauty pageants. The Beatles. Dane Cook. Those stickers on rear car windows that show a stick figure family. --- ## [Psychodrama...any experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychodrama-any-experiences/559844)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psychodrama-any-experiences/559844 "2010-11-08T05:09:27Z")
I’ve been invited to attend a Psychodrama Therapy session to satisfy my community visit for Mental Health/Psych Nursing. What am I in for if I do it? I have a background in college/community theater and, perhaps more ap… --- ## [5 hour layover in DC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-hour-layover-in-dc/559689)
**Author:** [@ginman999](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ginman999)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-hour-layover-in-dc/559689 "2010-11-08T03:12:06Z")
I have a 5 hour layover at Dulles airport in Washington DC next Sunday morning. Is there something I could see outside the airport in that time? --- ## [What sort of hack/scam can this be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-hack-scam-can-this-be/559667)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-sort-of-hack-scam-can-this-be/559667 "2010-11-08T02:49:20Z")
Some people have registered at my website but never posted a single thing. What’s weird is that users don’t have to register to post or to browse the site. The only benefit to registering is that, if you post, your usern… --- ## [Weapons of mass destruction- kitchen bombs- is this a valid charge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weapons-of-mass-destruction-kitchen-bombs-is-this-a-valid-charge/559104)
**Author:** [@gurujulp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gurujulp)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weapons-of-mass-destruction-kitchen-bombs-is-this-a-valid-charge/559104 "2010-11-08T02:26:33Z")
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/11/01/1803911/bond-is-set-for-penbombing-suspects.html Let’s not go into whether she should have been charged for something her kids are making- that could go either way and trainwr… --- ## [Is the U.S. government the most conservative among "developed" countries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-u-s-government-the-most-conservative-among-developed-countries/559339)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-u-s-government-the-most-conservative-among-developed-countries/559339 "2010-11-08T02:23:08Z")
I hear Australia’s gotten pretty conservative but generally my impression is that even our Dems are way further to the right on the political spectrum than most of the “conservative” parties in other developed countries. … --- ## [Any recommendations for a desktop replacement/laptop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recommendations-for-a-desktop-replacement-laptop/559817)
**Author:** [@DarrenS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarrenS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recommendations-for-a-desktop-replacement-laptop/559817 "2010-11-08T00:52:13Z")
It’s about time to replace my 5-year-old paving slab. It’s a Compaq Presario x6000, which I didn’t buy. I had an HP, but it died on me and they replaced it with this. :smack: My budget is $500-$1000. I’m definitely l… --- ## [What is browsing netflix instant streaming like on the various streaming devices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-browsing-netflix-instant-streaming-like-on-the-various-streaming-devices/558229)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2010, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-browsing-netflix-instant-streaming-like-on-the-various-streaming-devices/558229 "2010-11-08T00:09:30Z")
I really liked it when the Xbox 360 put a new feature into netflix streaming. It used to be that you could only browse your instant queue, but about a year or so ago they started putting up 25-100 movies in various categ… --- ## [Talk to me about investing a small amount of money...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-investing-a-small-amount-of-money/559549)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-investing-a-small-amount-of-money/559549 "2010-11-07T23:15:14Z")
When my daughter was born nearly 5 years ago I set up a savings account for her. I fund it with any monetary gifts she gets (at least until she realizes I’m taking all her birthday money), all my loose change ($100-$200… --- ## [Anyone have a wall-hung toilet at home? Experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-wall-hung-toilet-at-home-experiences/559632)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-wall-hung-toilet-at-home-experiences/559632 "2010-11-07T22:18:23Z")
We’re about to start gutting and remodeling one of our bathrooms. It’s a very small one, and I like the idea of a wall-hung toilet to save a little space (and also because it’s easy to clean the floor underneath). I’m lo… --- ## [Things you hate about the internet (too mild for pit)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-hate-about-the-internet-too-mild-for-pit/558945)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-hate-about-the-internet-too-mild-for-pit/558945 "2010-11-07T20:46:58Z")
Of course, it looks as though spam, stupid ads and malware are never going to go away and let us stop hating them, but what other things do you really hate about the internet? I’ve got one that I’m sure has been bubblin… --- ## [What programs/tools/policies in other countries should Americans know about/implement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-programs-tools-policies-in-other-countries-should-americans-know-about-implement/559238)
**Author:** [@gitfiddle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gitfiddle)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-programs-tools-policies-in-other-countries-should-americans-know-about-implement/559238 "2010-11-07T17:10:19Z")
Fareed Zakaria brought up something I’ve thought about a lot. In his recent article, the part where he talks about benchmarking, I was happy to read someone say this. Living in France and Taiwan, I have seen so many li… --- ## [What does my cat WANT?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-my-cat-want/559471)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-my-cat-want/559471 "2010-11-07T15:11:22Z")
In the last 2-3 months my cat has started exhibiting a new behavior. Whenever either of us is standing idly in the kitchen, usually eating directly out of a food container, she will walk in and begin to plaintively meow … --- ## [Why aren't you vegetarian?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-you-vegetarian/559198)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-arent-you-vegetarian/559198 "2010-11-07T14:55:33Z")
The counter poll to this one (no disrespect to Stoid or any of our veggie friends). --- ## [How should I handle this landlord situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-i-handle-this-landlord-situation/559109)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-should-i-handle-this-landlord-situation/559109 "2010-11-07T13:03:53Z")
I live in a rowhouse in eastern Baltimore. The neighborhood is very good. The area is clean. I live across the street from a large park (yes, you Baltimorians will be able to know exactly where I live based on that ;)… --- ## [Experiences that were worse than you imagined](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-that-were-worse-than-you-imagined/559546)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 5:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-that-were-worse-than-you-imagined/559546 "2010-11-07T05:04:41Z")
You ever look at a homeless person and think, “oh I would love to have no responsibilities,” only to become homeless in the future and realize that it sucks worse that you imagined it would? Maybe you never experienced … --- ## [What qualities do you most look for in a primary care physician?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-qualities-do-you-most-look-for-in-a-primary-care-physician/559366)
**Author:** [@Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gestalt)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2010, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-qualities-do-you-most-look-for-in-a-primary-care-physician/559366 "2010-11-07T00:51:57Z")
I’m a medical student and I just got back a bad review from a practice patient that has left me feeling a little blue. I really do want to be a good doctor and liked by my patients, so I would love to know what makes you… --- ## [Two Weeks Notice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-notice/559334)
**Author:** [@FrancisCastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FrancisCastle)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-weeks-notice/559334 "2010-11-06T23:31:42Z")
What’s the best way to quit a job? Believe it or not, I’m 30 years old and this is the first time in my life that I am going to quit a job and move on to a new one. I’m just really nervous about going to my boss, and I… --- ## [My aunts want to friend me on facebook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-aunts-want-to-friend-me-on-facebook/559513)
**Author:** [@Swords\_to\_Plowshares](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Swords_to_Plowshares)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-aunts-want-to-friend-me-on-facebook/559513 "2010-11-06T23:03:47Z")
And I’m not sure what to do. I don’t want to add them as friends, that’s for sure. I don’t want them to see my pictures or risk posting something incriminating (or having one of my friends post something incriminating)… --- ## [Pronunciation of John Boehner's last name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-of-john-boehners-last-name/559666)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pronunciation-of-john-boehners-last-name/559666 "2010-11-06T22:41:42Z")
Is John Boehner’s last name pronounced bay-ner instead of bo-ner because of the desire to avoid sounding like the word boner? If Boehner is in fact supposed to be pronounced bay-ner, are there any other words/names with… --- ## [Tell me about stock photography (costs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-stock-photography-costs/559635)
**Author:** [@Novalyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novalyne)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-stock-photography-costs/559635 "2010-11-06T20:50:32Z")
I’m a teacher, and a co-worker and I have created a classroom activity that is photo-rich. Apparently it’s generating a lot of interest in the district, and many people have suggested that we consider copyrighting it and… --- ## [Anyone Else Afraid to Drive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-afraid-to-drive/559646)
**Author:** [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-afraid-to-drive/559646 "2010-11-06T20:14:40Z")
I used to didn’t be. I actually loved it quit a bit and was decent at it. But being agoraphobic for so long (off and on for over a decade), has now reduced my driving habits to tenetive forays limited to somewhere clos… --- ## [Who Would You Support in the American Civil War](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-you-support-in-the-american-civil-war/558840)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-you-support-in-the-american-civil-war/558840 "2010-11-06T19:19:41Z")
V.2 of a previous thread. --- ## [Recommend a Real Estate Appraiser (Illinois)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-real-estate-appraiser-illinois/559615)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-real-estate-appraiser-illinois/559615 "2010-11-06T17:33:05Z")
Can anyone recommend a real estate appraiser in Illinois? I need suggestions because friends and neighbors of our have had appraisals from Streetlinks that were WAY off. A friend who has a 4 BR 3 bath house got an appr… --- ## [Women are the fairer sex. Your opinions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-are-the-fairer-sex-your-opinions/558938)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-are-the-fairer-sex-your-opinions/558938 "2010-11-06T16:43:19Z")
Especially on what this means? I got into a conversation the other day with a coworker. I’ve talked about this guy before. Very proud, chest-thumping liberal. He’s behind every progressive, cause and likes to talk to… --- ## [Is withholding the ability to save lives tantamount to murder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-withholding-the-ability-to-save-lives-tantamount-to-murder/559501)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-withholding-the-ability-to-save-lives-tantamount-to-murder/559501 "2010-11-06T15:33:42Z")
In this rather silly Cafe Society thread about the relative assholishness of Batman and Psych’s Shawn Spencer, Greg Charles made the following observation: (Bolding mine.) Does this really make Batman a “mass murderer… --- ## [What do you think is under-rated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-under-rated/559498)
**Author:** [@Philster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Philster)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-is-under-rated/559498 "2010-11-06T14:44:44Z")
Mail delivery: Put something in a small box next to your door, and for what is a pretty tiny fee, someone brings it thousands of miles and puts it into a box next to the home of someone you want to receive it. UNDER-RA… --- ## [Parents: do you suggest Christmas/birthday presents your relatives & friends might give your kids?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-do-you-suggest-christmas-birthday-presents-your-relatives-friends-might-give-your-kids/559619)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-do-you-suggest-christmas-birthday-presents-your-relatives-friends-might-give-your-kids/559619 "2010-11-06T14:27:45Z")
I’ll leave aside the issue of getting such a suggestion on November 5th. When Xmas or your child’s birthday is approaching, do you ever instruct persons likely to give your child a present as to what present they should… --- ## [Least appropriate Halloween costume (Kids' Division)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/least-appropriate-halloween-costume-kids-division/559108)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/least-appropriate-halloween-costume-kids-division/559108 "2010-11-06T14:08:00Z")
We get a lot of kids coming by trick-or-treating. Most are adorable. The cutest may have been a couple of kids about the same age, maybe cousins, dressed as Woody and Buzz from Toy Story. The only one I threatened no… --- ## [Yes vs. Alfred Lord Tennyson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-vs-alfred-lord-tennyson/559507)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yes-vs-alfred-lord-tennyson/559507 "2010-11-06T11:33:33Z")
Sadly not the most mismatched ‘who would win this fight’ ever. A friend of mine has just broken up with his GF of some time and is pretty broken up about it. I’m struggling to give any sound advice without falling back t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1851) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1853)