# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1960 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1961 --- ## [Animal smarts, and your opinion about these dolphins.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animal-smarts-and-your-opinion-about-these-dolphins/537241)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animal-smarts-and-your-opinion-about-these-dolphins/537241 "2010-04-25T18:41:02Z")
I was prompted by a GQ thread to post a link to this article about animal intelligence. It is genuinely fascinating and enlightening, and portrays all kinds of animals as far more intelligent than we ever believed possi… --- ## [Favorite memes of old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-memes-of-old/537148)
**Author:** [@OpalCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OpalCat)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-memes-of-old/537148 "2010-04-25T17:51:32Z")
I’m still partial to “Badger Badger Badger” and the music video version of “All your base”… what memes from long ago still make you smile? --- ## [Garbage Disposal -On the Right or Left](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garbage-disposal-on-the-right-or-left/537118)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garbage-disposal-on-the-right-or-left/537118 "2010-04-25T17:42:18Z")
I’m getting new laminate counter-tops, sink, garbage disposal etc. For our Canadian friends garbage disposal is what you call a garburator. I have the standard double bowl sink. My plumber recommends moving my garbage… --- ## [Have you ever made a sex tape?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-made-a-sex-tape/537095)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-made-a-sex-tape/537095 "2010-04-25T10:38:31Z")
Have you ever been in a sex tape? Pretty straight forward question. --- ## [What kind of performance is typical for an elementary talent show?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-performance-is-typical-for-an-elementary-talent-show/537208)
**Author:** [@booklover](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/booklover)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 8:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-performance-is-typical-for-an-elementary-talent-show/537208 "2010-04-25T08:37:38Z")
This weekend, I hit another “what the heck do real parents do?” scenario (my 11-year-old stepdaughter unexpectedly came to live with us a couple months ago). They are having a talent show at her elementary school and sh… --- ## [Would you marry a pornstar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-marry-a-pornstar/537094)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-marry-a-pornstar/537094 "2010-04-25T06:26:33Z")
Here’s the premise. Would you enter into a relationship with someone that used to be a pornstar? They no longer are and have been out of the business for 7 years, and their values and beliefs today align with yours (wh… --- ## [Shoulder Problems - Arthritis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoulder-problems-arthritis/536639)
**Author:** [@Meatros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatros)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2010, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shoulder-problems-arthritis/536639 "2010-04-25T02:33:20Z")
Well, I guess I’m no longer a young whipper-snapper anymore. My doctor confirmed for me today that my right shoulder does, indeed, have something wrong with it. I have arthritis in that shoulder and there’s nothing muc… --- ## [U.S./Canada cities/town which you can live HAPPILY without a car.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-canada-cities-town-which-you-can-live-happily-without-a-car/536697)
**Author:** [@Jamaika\_a\_jamaikaiake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jamaika_a_jamaikaiake)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-s-canada-cities-town-which-you-can-live-happily-without-a-car/536697 "2010-04-24T23:33:56Z")
My wife and I live in The City of Jersey City, don’t have a car, and for the most part, are pretty happy about it. Where else in US/Canada is this possible? To be specific, I am asking that either you or someone you kn… --- ## [Parenthood and "puke-phobia"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parenthood-and-puke-phobia/105159)
**Author:** [@Anonymous\_Coward](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anonymous_Coward)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parenthood-and-puke-phobia/105159 "2010-04-24T23:27:22Z")
My wife and I are thinking of starting a family, however I have a fear/loathing of all things pukey and I know that parenthood is one pukey event after another. First we have morning sickness, then baby-puke (which isn’… --- ## [breastfeeding at work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breastfeeding-at-work/537168)
**Author:** [@dada2fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dada2fish)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breastfeeding-at-work/537168 "2010-04-24T21:45:16Z")
I am a new mom to a son born 2 months ago. I have been on a medical leave because of being pregnant and having a c-section, since October 2009. I’m scheduled to return to work this Monday, April 26th. I have been breast… --- ## [Another "Evaluate My Possible Computer Purchase" Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-evaluate-my-possible-computer-purchase-thread/537132)
**Author:** [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-evaluate-my-possible-computer-purchase-thread/537132 "2010-04-24T18:19:06Z")
I am soon to be in the market for a new Desktop PC, and in previous threads like this, Dopers have recommended MicroCenter’s PowerSpec line. Here are the specs for the model I am looking at: Specifications Operating S… --- ## [Business studies diplomas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-studies-diplomas/537149)
**Author:** [@Sonnenstrahl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sonnenstrahl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/business-studies-diplomas/537149 "2010-04-24T16:18:44Z")
Or: Help me make an escape plan Before I start, this is vague daydreaming and escapism, and I’m not actually taking these ideas and signing up for classes tomorrow so no need to point out that I have to do a lot more re… --- ## [Personal Pet Peeve #2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-pet-peeve-2/536485)
**Author:** [@festiva76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/festiva76)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-pet-peeve-2/536485 "2010-04-24T15:35:57Z")
People who write checks at the grocery checkout. I understand some (mostly elderly) people don’t seem to trust/understand debit cards, but if you must write a check, AT LEAST have the store name and date already written … --- ## [Anyone available to do an "Ask the Aussie" thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-available-to-do-an-ask-the-aussie-thread/536407)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-available-to-do-an-ask-the-aussie-thread/536407 "2010-04-24T13:34:53Z")
I think we often assume, perhaps correctly to a large extent, that a shared language makes for a shared culture. But there are definitely differences. I am an American, I think this board is overwhelmingly populated by… --- ## [How well does Magic Jack work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-does-magic-jack-work/537073)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 9:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-does-magic-jack-work/537073 "2010-04-24T09:06:51Z")
I’m seriously thinking of dumping my landline. I’m getting tired of paying $45 a month. I hear lots of people are using Magic Jack and I know I can just rush out to CVS or Radio Shack and pick one up. But how well does… --- ## [Can't turn a ho into a housewife, true or false?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-turn-a-ho-into-a-housewife-true-or-false/536779)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-turn-a-ho-into-a-housewife-true-or-false/536779 "2010-04-24T08:01:09Z")
I’ve just been reading some articles about Reggie Bush and Kim Kardashian, and what kept cropping up was her sex tape. Now I was thinking, in light of her wanting to marry this guy, or was thinking of doing so, people ke… --- ## [What do I do with this package?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-this-package/537077)
**Author:** [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2010, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-this-package/537077 "2010-04-24T00:37:27Z")
So we’ve lived at this address for more than a year and a half. We get mail occasionally for the previous occupant, sometimes junk mail (which I throw out) and sometimes bills, etc. (which I also throw out. I figure if t… --- ## [Gay Dopers: how out are you/relationship with your family?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-dopers-how-out-are-you-relationship-with-your-family/537072)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gay-dopers-how-out-are-you-relationship-with-your-family/537072 "2010-04-23T23:36:25Z")
If you’re a GLBT Doper, which of the above best describes your relationship with your family? Choose two (one for the how out are you, one for family). --- ## [Bubble, bubble, toilet trouble, redux](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bubble-bubble-toilet-trouble-redux/537121)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Neville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Neville)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bubble-bubble-toilet-trouble-redux/537121 "2010-04-23T23:25:45Z")
I discovered this morning that our master bathroom toilet is leaking again, so it looks like I will be in the market for a new toilet soon. I’ve had extremely bad low-flow toilets, most recently in my last apartment. T… --- ## [Critique My Law School Application Essay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-law-school-application-essay/492088)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critique-my-law-school-application-essay/492088 "2010-04-23T22:38:30Z")
So, I’m applying to law school for the fall. I’m fairly confident of getting in- my LSAT scores are pretty good, and it’s a low-tier school. Still, I’d rather have a good essay than a bad one, so I submit it to you, Dope… --- ## [Best Websites for Drois Phone Owners?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-websites-for-drois-phone-owners/537141)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-websites-for-drois-phone-owners/537141 "2010-04-23T20:20:48Z")
I just got an HTC Droid and could not be happier, but I was wondering if folks had any suggestions for good websites to go to that would discuss coming updates, apps, tips etc. Thanks. --- ## [Did you go to grad school later in life? Tell me about it, please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-go-to-grad-school-later-in-life-tell-me-about-it-please/536352)
**Author:** [@Hanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hanna)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-go-to-grad-school-later-in-life-tell-me-about-it-please/536352 "2010-04-23T20:17:16Z")
I graduated with my BS in geology over a year ago. I am older (45) and I haven’t found a job doing geology yet, and I’m not really sure I want to. I find geology fascinating, yes, but I don’t find myself totally passion… --- ## [Are you participating in Earth Day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-participating-in-earth-day/536901)
**Author:** [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-participating-in-earth-day/536901 "2010-04-23T18:49:40Z")
(Hopefully this one goes better then my last post about Earth Hour!). Tomorrow is Earth Day, a day used to promote awareness about our environment and the impact we have on it. The company I work for is heavily into Ea… --- ## [Bad Doper Advice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-doper-advice/536908)
**Author:** [@Kyla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyla)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-doper-advice/536908 "2010-04-23T15:49:45Z")
Generally, I think the Dope is a pretty good place for objective-ish advice. But I was recently thinking of some advice I got from the Dope that I wish I hadn’t taken. When I was in seventh grade (I went to a junior hi… --- ## [Best all-in-one printer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-all-in-one-printer/536859)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-all-in-one-printer/536859 "2010-04-23T14:43:22Z")
My old HP is finally starting to show its age. It’s going on eight-years old, which in human terms is about 150. So I’ve been researching all-in-one printers on various sites, but the reviews seem to be all over the bo… --- ## [What do outsiders think about Thai politics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-outsiders-think-about-thai-politics/535714)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-outsiders-think-about-thai-politics/535714 "2010-04-23T14:28:26Z")
I’ve followed Thai politics with bemusement for many years, but the events of the past few days have presumably put the present crisis in overseas headlines. I wonder what impression Americans and other outsiders have f… --- ## [Recommend a good dog crate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-dog-crate/536858)
**Author:** [@misterW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misterW)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 11:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-dog-crate/536858 "2010-04-23T11:56:30Z")
The puppy now sleeps in a crate/den structure that I temporarily put together out of plywood. I’m looking for something that will continue to serve as her sleeping area/refuge but can be relatively easy transported when… --- ## [Help me choose my new phone number](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-choose-my-new-phone-number/536964)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 7:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-choose-my-new-phone-number/536964 "2010-04-23T07:58:59Z")
Which number is the best for the last 4 digits of a new phone number? I have a terrible memory and want the easiest one to remember. This poll has a short life span because I want to claim my number before it’s taken. --- ## [Names you loathe... and why!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-you-loathe-and-why/535991)
**Author:** [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Replies:** 272\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/names-you-loathe-and-why/535991 "2010-04-23T05:38:28Z")
Having just named, or been involved in the naming of our second child, I found myself possibly more influenced by names I don’t like than names I do. There are some names that just grate. I hate the sound of them, but t… --- ## [The seven deadly sins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-seven-deadly-sins/536866)
**Author:** [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2010, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-seven-deadly-sins/536866 "2010-04-23T04:57:30Z")
Which of the seven deadly sins do you struggle (or live comfortably) with? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1959) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1961)