# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1853 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1854 --- ## [How to motivate an unmoviated 13 year old boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-motivate-an-unmoviated-13-year-old-boy/558735)
**Author:** [@Palo\_Verde](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Palo_Verde)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-motivate-an-unmoviated-13-year-old-boy/558735 "2010-11-06T09:14:27Z")
My son Alex is 13. He’s a good kid, active in sports, plays in the school band. His academic career has been generally okay, although it’s never been stellar. Usually his grades are lots of Bs, with a few As and a few… --- ## [Adultery Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adultery-poll/559347)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adultery-poll/559347 "2010-11-06T06:22:36Z")
So, please check all that are true for you. This is an anonymous poll, so feel free to be honest. --- ## [Educate the Used Car Buyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-the-used-car-buyer/559382)
**Author:** [@Fried\_Dough\_Ho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fried_Dough_Ho)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educate-the-used-car-buyer/559382 "2010-11-06T04:09:05Z")
Quick history: For the bulk of my adult years, I would just go to a used car lot, pick out what I liked, and plunk down enough money to get me in whatever I could afford. Fifteen years ago, I did this on three successive… --- ## [Tell me about buying gold coins (bullion)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-buying-gold-coins-bullion/559491)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-buying-gold-coins-bullion/559491 "2010-11-06T01:49:40Z")
I’ve been thinking about buying some gold coins. I know next to nothing about them though and I really don’t want to go to some coin shop and get told what to buy. I’m not interested in buying older collectible coins bu… --- ## [How many hours of sleep do you get per night?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-hours-of-sleep-do-you-get-per-night/559505)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2010, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-hours-of-sleep-do-you-get-per-night/559505 "2010-11-06T01:07:12Z")
This is for a typical or ideal day. I assume we’ve all had nights when for whatever reason we got no sleep or times when due to illness or whatever we slept all day, but on a typical day in the life how much sleep do yo… --- ## [Razors (ladies!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/razors-ladies/559528)
**Author:** [@BigBertha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigBertha)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/razors-ladies/559528 "2010-11-05T23:53:05Z")
I bought some razors, somewhat cheaply, goodnews ones. They were always good before. Well, no. I hacked the heck out of my skin. Ladies, please recommend me a Good razor brand which will be smooth, yet do a good job. Tha… --- ## [How to compliment an intelligent person on his/her looks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-compliment-an-intelligent-person-on-his-her-looks/559312)
**Author:** [@Norse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Norse)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-compliment-an-intelligent-person-on-his-her-looks/559312 "2010-11-05T23:34:58Z")
First, the disclaimer: I’ve been married for \>20 years and am totally out of sync with (the current style in) pickup lines. But this thread got me thinking I’m not turned on by bimbos, no matter hot good they look. I ab… --- ## [How frequently do you wear deodorant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-frequently-do-you-wear-deodorant/559340)
**Author:** [@Todderbob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Todderbob)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-frequently-do-you-wear-deodorant/559340 "2010-11-05T22:01:07Z")
A few questions… Are you male or female? How frequently do you wear/put on deodorant? And how frequently do you shower? What age are you? Where do you live? I’m not trying to be scientific, but it’d be nice to contro… --- ## [What are your favorite Computer Utility Apps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-computer-utility-apps/559547)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-computer-utility-apps/559547 "2010-11-05T21:54:46Z")
Everyone loves computer apps. Those wonderful time saving Utilities that usually do one job very, very well. Perhaps you could share your favorites? The ones you absolutely must install on any pc that you personally use… --- ## [You are paralyzed from the neck down. Now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-paralyzed-from-the-neck-down-now-what/404825)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-are-paralyzed-from-the-neck-down-now-what/404825 "2010-11-05T21:50:32Z")
A friend of mine fell down the basement steps on Friday and landed with her head jammed against the wall opposite the bottom of the steps. She already had spinal stenosis in the cervical area. She lay there for 2 1/2 hou… --- ## [Unemployment after getting fired?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unemployment-after-getting-fired/559261)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unemployment-after-getting-fired/559261 "2010-11-05T21:10:23Z")
I am likely to be out of a job in a month because I offended some people at work - this was not something I did on purpose and I did not even know I offended them until recently. I live in NC if it matters. What are… --- ## [How many people do you elect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-do-you-elect/554744)
**Author:** [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-people-do-you-elect/554744 "2010-11-05T21:07:07Z")
In this thread, obfusciatrist provided the list of elected officials he can vote for: Now I was aware that Americans vote for a staggering number of different elected officials, but this actual list from an individual … --- ## [Non-USA Dopers: Halloween Getting More Popular In Your Country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-usa-dopers-halloween-getting-more-popular-in-your-country/558987)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-usa-dopers-halloween-getting-more-popular-in-your-country/558987 "2010-11-05T20:05:35Z")
I have asked this before, but just wondering how things are going. Just spoke with friends in Germany and they said this year was the biggest Halloween ever - more and more kids knocking on doors, wearing costumes and ex… --- ## [What would be YOUR favorite thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-your-favorite-thing/559044)
**Author:** [@CanvasShoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CanvasShoes)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-your-favorite-thing/559044 "2010-11-05T18:26:38Z")
In the movie “City of Angels” in one of the first scenes (from the best of my memory), An angel of death (Nicolas Cage) takes a little girl to heaven after she dies of some illness. As he’s guiding her away, he asks her… --- ## [Two topics for the price of one! (Household tips needed)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-topics-for-the-price-of-one-household-tips-needed/559575)
**Author:** [@phouka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phouka)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-topics-for-the-price-of-one-household-tips-needed/559575 "2010-11-05T17:54:55Z")
Topic #1: the smell of death. I teach in a classroom that is about 600 square feet, not including a small (80 ft2) office and larger store room (300 ft2). The floor is concrete, there are multiple drains in the floor, a… --- ## [What do you mean when you say a statement is a lie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-mean-when-you-say-a-statement-is-a-lie/559455)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-mean-when-you-say-a-statement-is-a-lie/559455 "2010-11-05T16:44:27Z")
Poll coming in a second, but don’t let that stop you. --- ## [How Do You Pronounce "Buddha"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-buddha/559330)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-buddha/559330 "2010-11-05T15:40:27Z")
Straightforward: How do you pronounce “Buddha”? --- ## [Chicago](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago/555198)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago/555198 "2010-11-05T15:00:21Z")
Simple poll. Please feel free to elaborate. --- ## [How Do You Pronounce "Muslim"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-muslim/559331)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pronounce-muslim/559331 "2010-11-05T14:29:22Z")
Straightforward: How do you pronounce “Muslim”? --- ## [Exec owes his life to marginally-competent jobseeker. Hire her?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exec-owes-his-life-to-marginally-competent-jobseeker-hire-her/559101)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exec-owes-his-life-to-marginally-competent-jobseeker-hire-her/559101 "2010-11-05T10:54:50Z")
Obviously another Rhymer hypothetical. Again longer than I meant, but hey, I’ve got to do SOMETHING at lunch. :slight\_smile: Here’s the sitch: Jonathan Spenser, the star of today’s story, is an unhappily single straight… --- ## [Has Anyone In Your Family Ever Had Their Own Chair? Side Of The Bed? Place On The Couch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-in-your-family-ever-had-their-own-chair-side-of-the-bed-place-on-the-couch/558608)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-in-your-family-ever-had-their-own-chair-side-of-the-bed-place-on-the-couch/558608 "2010-11-05T07:33:49Z")
I was watching All In The Family and of course you all know that Archie has his chair, and no one can sit in it, but him. At least when he’s home. So my question is do any of you have your own chair or other piece of fu… --- ## [Workplace harassment or even worse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workplace-harassment-or-even-worse/559422)
**Author:** [@bridget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bridget)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workplace-harassment-or-even-worse/559422 "2010-11-05T06:34:07Z")
I am classified as an independent contractor by the 501C I work for. I have regular office hours and get a monthly salary. I have been with this organization for a few years. I am the only paid person in this 501C. For t… --- ## [Pinky or Testicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinky-or-testicle/558773)
**Author:** [@Mauvaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mauvaise)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2010, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pinky-or-testicle/558773 "2010-11-05T03:46:21Z")
I was talking with a male friend that almost lost the top half of his pinky. He told me that he felt very lucky and would have been very depressed and self-conscious if he’d lost the finger. In fact, he believes now th… --- ## [How Would You be a Huge Prick if you had Superpowers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-be-a-huge-prick-if-you-had-superpowers/558613)
**Author:** [@Shagnasty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shagnasty)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-be-a-huge-prick-if-you-had-superpowers/558613 "2010-11-04T23:52:16Z")
You are just working your way through life as a huge prick when a genie appears and grants you one general superpower. Your nasty disposition and general laziness being what it is, the one thing you can’t do is to opt to… --- ## [Go to Christmas Gifts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-to-christmas-gifts/559092)
**Author:** [@perfectparanoia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/perfectparanoia)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-to-christmas-gifts/559092 "2010-11-04T22:23:49Z")
It’s that time of year again. The time when I struggle with what to get the adults in my life. Asking for hints has gotten me nothing so I thought I would ask you guys what your go to gifts for grownups are. (Kids are ea… --- ## [What are some interesting careers/decide my life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-interesting-careers-decide-my-life/559482)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-interesting-careers-decide-my-life/559482 "2010-11-04T21:42:59Z")
As of now I’m in college farting around. I slacked off last year and my gpa dropped to ~3.5. I hate college with a passion but I realize that it is a necessary step for most jobs. My problem is I don’t know what I want … --- ## [Time-traveler in 1928 Charlie Chaplin film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-traveler-in-1928-charlie-chaplin-film/558330)
**Author:** [@brix11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brix11)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-traveler-in-1928-charlie-chaplin-film/558330 "2010-11-04T20:52:30Z")
George Clarke has found some footage from the premiere of a 1928 Charlie Chaplin film that he can only explain as a time-traveler talking on a mobile phone. I think there must be some other explanation, but can’t think … --- ## [Is trick-or-treating still popular n your neck of the woods?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trick-or-treating-still-popular-n-your-neck-of-the-woods/559084)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-trick-or-treating-still-popular-n-your-neck-of-the-woods/559084 "2010-11-04T19:44:39Z")
As I use to say “Kids going door-to-door begging for sugar. I can’t tell you how many of my principles that violates.” In my town, the merchants on our main street voluntarily give out candy, so the rest of the town is … --- ## [Did you have a 'new beginning'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-have-a-new-beginning/559189)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-have-a-new-beginning/559189 "2010-11-04T15:49:13Z")
I always have thought that by age 25, you will be stuck mainly with what you will be doing. Recently I have met a couple of people who switched careers, and their new careers have nothing to do with what they have been d… --- ## [Bedbug prevention AND Japan travel tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bedbug-prevention-and-japan-travel-tips/556093)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2010, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bedbug-prevention-and-japan-travel-tips/556093 "2010-11-04T15:14:54Z")
Obviously, the two are related. I’ll start with the second, since it’s the foundation for all that will come. If things go right, I’ll be accompanying the rest of my family to Japan in the near future. We’ll mostly be… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1852) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1854)