# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1860 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1861 --- ## [Vegas next week—what’s going on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegas-next-week-what-s-going-on/558262)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegas-next-week-what-s-going-on/558262 "2010-10-25T15:31:47Z")
Just booked a week at the Palazzo in Vegas (mid-week to mid-week). Aside from renting some time at a craps table, what else is going on? If we’re there for the week, any must-dos (helicopter tour)? We’ve been a handful o… --- ## [What do you like her to do to your balls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-like-her-to-do-to-your-balls/557732)
**Author:** [@Ladymarmalade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ladymarmalade)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-like-her-to-do-to-your-balls/557732 "2010-10-25T14:50:17Z")
Guys, what do you like her to do to your balls, specifically, during intercourse or when she gives you oral? How much difference does it make if she does anything with them or she doesn’t? Thank you. :wink: --- ## [Clapping for Emphasis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clapping-for-emphasis/557728)
**Author:** [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clapping-for-emphasis/557728 "2010-10-25T14:46:05Z")
I’ll admit it: When I’m getting ready for work later in the day, I’ll put the Maury show on while I get ready. I’ve started noticing some people clap along with themselves while talking, emphasizing key words in sentence… --- ## [Do you think this book would sell?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-this-book-would-sell/558270)
**Author:** [@Ladymarmalade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ladymarmalade)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-this-book-would-sell/558270 "2010-10-25T14:43:29Z")
Do you think a book of tips for guys to get their wives to want to have more sex with them would sell? It would have a lot of new and/or different things that a lot of people haven’t heard of before, not the same old cli… --- ## [Ever lived in a "Repressive" country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-lived-in-a-repressive-country/557659)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-lived-in-a-repressive-country/557659 "2010-10-25T13:08:52Z")
I am interested in people who, or who have relatives or friends who lived in what might be called authoritarian states. Nations ran by a dictator, one political party, a cult of personality, a great leader, Communism or … --- ## [Expected wedding invitation not received, what would you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expected-wedding-invitation-not-received-what-would-you-do/554351)
**Author:** [@Sticks\_and\_Scones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sticks_and_Scones)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/expected-wedding-invitation-not-received-what-would-you-do/554351 "2010-10-25T05:40:57Z")
So, a cousin of mine is getting married soon. Like in a week or two I think. However, our branch of the family tree never got an invitation. I find this particularly odd because my grandpa is one of seven children and… --- ## [Big ttime Canadian News/Colonel Russell Williams](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ttime-canadian-news-colonel-russell-williams/557943)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ttime-canadian-news-colonel-russell-williams/557943 "2010-10-25T01:35:50Z")
Colonel Russell Williams He has been stripped of his title. Today he has been given 25 years in prison for murdering two people. This hugely successful respected military man has been uncovered as a sick serial sexua… --- ## [How bad is it to suffer a financial disaster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-is-it-to-suffer-a-financial-disaster/557528)
**Author:** [@Plan\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plan_B)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-is-it-to-suffer-a-financial-disaster/557528 "2010-10-25T00:07:48Z")
My family and the people closest to us are getting by pretty well since the economic downturn started. The only people I know who are out of work haven’t been hit too badly yet. No foreclosures, no one has had to leave… --- ## [Would you use this cookie dough?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-use-this-cookie-dough/557882)
**Author:** [@brix11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brix11)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2010, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-use-this-cookie-dough/557882 "2010-10-25T00:00:37Z")
My son’s youth soccer association recently sold food items as a fundraiser. Our family purchased some colorful cookie “play”-dough, which I forgot to put away when we picked up our orders. It was cold when we picked it u… --- ## [Would you be offended if your partner wanted you to sign a prenup (gender poll)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-be-offended-if-your-partner-wanted-you-to-sign-a-prenup-gender-poll/557701)
**Author:** [@AClockworkMelon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AClockworkMelon)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-be-offended-if-your-partner-wanted-you-to-sign-a-prenup-gender-poll/557701 "2010-10-24T20:01:05Z")
Created after reading this thread. The previous poll was fine and dandy but I’m curious to see how it breaks down by gender. I think it’s ridiculous to be offended at the idea of signing a prenup. People are saying that… --- ## [What do I need to do to pull an American bird?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-do-to-pull-an-american-bird/556728)
**Author:** [@Laudenum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laudenum)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-need-to-do-to-pull-an-american-bird/556728 "2010-10-24T16:50:53Z")
:smiley: Title as offensive as possible. But seriously, this is inspired by a week ago. Scenario: I am in a cheesy tourist club, 9pm, nipping in for the Jacks. I see a hot American girl and a few friends. I know that s… --- ## [Will Man ever reach the stars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-man-ever-reach-the-stars/557829)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-man-ever-reach-the-stars/557829 "2010-10-24T15:03:11Z")
Poll coming, but don’t let its lack inhibit your smart-aleckry. --- ## [If You Are Truly Sorry You Will Believe Yourself To Deserve the Punishment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-truly-sorry-you-will-believe-yourself-to-deserve-the-punishment/557850)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-truly-sorry-you-will-believe-yourself-to-deserve-the-punishment/557850 "2010-10-24T14:23:24Z")
If you have actually committed a crime but you are remorseful and repentant for it wouldn’t you believe you actually deserve whatever punishment the court of law may hand you out especially in a country like the USA wher… --- ## ["Well that must be nice" - sarcastic or friendly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-must-be-nice-sarcastic-or-friendly/558037)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-that-must-be-nice-sarcastic-or-friendly/558037 "2010-10-24T14:18:22Z")
As a general rule - I understand context, tone of voice, etc matter, but if you say (real life example) that you have the three days off before Thanksgiving and the response is “Well that must be nice”… is the respondent… --- ## [You may be a geek if . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-may-be-a-geek-if/558099)
**Author:** [@lee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lee)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-may-be-a-geek-if/558099 "2010-10-24T13:24:58Z")
After mind blowing sex, you think, “That was definitely more than just an MMR\[Sup\]\*\[/Sup\]”. \[Sup\]\*\[/Sup\]Mainly Maintenance Release --- ## [Looking for a OTC hearing aid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-otc-hearing-aid/558119)
**Author:** [@Gordokins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gordokins)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 9:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-otc-hearing-aid/558119 "2010-10-24T09:38:07Z")
I am looking for the best over the counter hearing aid. I would like something discrete (inside of ear) and inexpensive. The issue I have with these is I wait tables and it is generally very loud. I am looking for someth… --- ## [Not knowing house is infested with fleas...possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-knowing-house-is-infested-with-fleas-possible/557991)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-knowing-house-is-infested-with-fleas-possible/557991 "2010-10-24T06:21:35Z")
Four weeks ago I house-sat for a woman for a couple of days. She has a small farm with chickens and a garden, plus a dog, so I had to kind of stay there and take care of things. Shortly after I got myself settled in th… --- ## [Punishment for a crime that is prevented](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punishment-for-a-crime-that-is-prevented/558049)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/punishment-for-a-crime-that-is-prevented/558049 "2010-10-24T05:16:57Z")
This thread is is inspired by an exchange about the movie Minority Report in this thread. Lemur 88 argues that the only point to punishing crime is to protect the rest of us. Let’s put aside the issue in the movie tha… --- ## [Asthma sufferers - a question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asthma-sufferers-a-question/558065)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asthma-sufferers-a-question/558065 "2010-10-24T04:15:02Z")
My boyfriend just got a new inhaler. Apparently they have changed since his last one and now it’s some sort of powder. He hates it and says it doesn’t work nearly as well. His mom hates hers too. So, I wonder how everyo… --- ## [ATM Etiquette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atm-etiquette/557797)
**Author:** [@Meltdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meltdown)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/atm-etiquette/557797 "2010-10-24T02:16:08Z")
Here’s the scene – it is a bright Sunday afternoon in the city. I need to use the ATM. I see a bank that has a single ATM in its entryway, separated from the street by a glass door that you need to use your ATM card to… --- ## [Is There Any Real Advantage To An Expensive Iron?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-real-advantage-to-an-expensive-iron/557896)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-real-advantage-to-an-expensive-iron/557896 "2010-10-24T01:56:34Z")
I was in JC Penny and I happened to walk past the irons. I saw all types and price. Some were between $100 and $250. OK I didn’t see where the $250 iron did anything great. At that price it had better iron the shirt for… --- ## [Is it really common not to have one's choices of not eating some kinds of food respected?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-really-common-not-to-have-ones-choices-of-not-eating-some-kinds-of-food-respected/553176)
**Author:** [@Mops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mops)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-really-common-not-to-have-ones-choices-of-not-eating-some-kinds-of-food-respected/553176 "2010-10-24T01:17:04Z")
This is apropos of something referred to in the Are (almost) all fat people “allergic” to artificial sweeteners? thread This is something that irritates me. WHY can’t people accept the fact that other people might not… --- ## [Send one piece of technology back in time to freak people out and turn history on its ear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/send-one-piece-of-technology-back-in-time-to-freak-people-out-and-turn-history-on-its-ear/557976)
**Author:** [@Koxinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Koxinga)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/send-one-piece-of-technology-back-in-time-to-freak-people-out-and-turn-history-on-its-ear/557976 "2010-10-24T01:14:15Z")
I was just gazing at my HTC Hero smartphone and idly wondering what would people make of it if it were somehow sent back in time to, say, just after World War II. I think anyone picking it up would be thoroughly mystifie… --- ## [Widow's beloved mother-in-law asks her to disregard hubby's body-disposal wishes. Should she?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/widows-beloved-mother-in-law-asks-her-to-disregard-hubbys-body-disposal-wishes-should-she/556904)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2010, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/widows-beloved-mother-in-law-asks-her-to-disregard-hubbys-body-disposal-wishes-should-she/556904 "2010-10-24T00:32:27Z")
Skaldirimus trapped in a six-hour meeting that has not God! Damn! Thing! to do with his God! Damn! job, but which includes a LOT of PowerPoints presentations BEING READ ALOUD AND ALSO PRINTED OUT = a hypothetical thread … --- ## [Best way to sell LOADS of "Interview" Mags?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-sell-loads-of-interview-mags/557948)
**Author:** [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-sell-loads-of-interview-mags/557948 "2010-10-23T23:46:22Z")
I have approximately six dozen “Interview” magazines from late nineties through this year. Yeah, I know, the math doesn’t exactly work out, but I need to sort through them. Anyway, what would be the best way to get the… --- ## [How do you solve the following problem without division? (Math education question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-solve-the-following-problem-without-division-math-education-question/557147)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-solve-the-following-problem-without-division-math-education-question/557147 "2010-10-23T23:25:25Z")
My 3rd-grade daughter had to do her math worksheet last night which contained problems such as the following: “Carly and Dave have 42 CD’s. Carly has 4 more CD’s than Dave. How many CD’s does Carly and Dave have?” My f… --- ## [Impaired vision in one eye- what might the cause be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impaired-vision-in-one-eye-what-might-the-cause-be/557299)
**Author:** [@Bamboo\_Boy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bamboo_Boy)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impaired-vision-in-one-eye-what-might-the-cause-be/557299 "2010-10-23T22:19:33Z")
I’m just wondering what’s going on with my eyes. I do plan to see a doctor as soon as possible, which will be this coming week. I realize that responses I receive here are not to be taken as medical advice, etc. I do pla… --- ## [I've decided polygamy is an excellent way to raise a family](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-decided-polygamy-is-an-excellent-way-to-raise-a-family/557218)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 463\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-decided-polygamy-is-an-excellent-way-to-raise-a-family/557218 "2010-10-23T22:13:56Z")
I just watched a polygamous family on Oprah, Ive watched other reality and documentary stuff, and I am a Big Love fan. I think that if your goal is to raise children, especially if you want lots, polygamy is a terrific … --- ## [Philadelphia - getting there and getting around](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philadelphia-getting-there-and-getting-around/533216)
**Author:** [@HazelNutCoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HazelNutCoffee)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/philadelphia-getting-there-and-getting-around/533216 "2010-10-23T21:46:03Z")
I’m going to be in NYC this summer and I was thinking about taking a bus down to Philadelphia since I’ve never been there (and I’ve been to NYC multiple times). My tentative plan is to go NYC -\> Philadelphia -\> DC (and t… --- ## [Weight loss in later years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weight-loss-in-later-years/558069)
**Author:** [@mittu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mittu)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2010, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weight-loss-in-later-years/558069 "2010-10-23T20:32:14Z")
My parents are both trying to lose weight at the moment but are finding it very difficult. They are on the Optifast diet at the moment which restricts them to around 800-1000 calories per day but after a large initial lo… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1859) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1861)