# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1968 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1969 --- ## [Is your child smarter than average? More attractive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-child-smarter-than-average-more-attractive/535058)
**Author:** [@Rex\_Goliath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rex_Goliath)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-child-smarter-than-average-more-attractive/535058 "2010-04-09T21:58:38Z")
This should be fun. --- ## [Teach a rookie to groom facial hair!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-a-rookie-to-groom-facial-hair/535159)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-a-rookie-to-groom-facial-hair/535159 "2010-04-09T21:49:47Z")
I am a 34-year-old male. Historically, the men in my family have not been strong facial hair growers. I am no exception to this. Throughout my adult life, I have been able to go three or four days without shaving before … --- ## [Is pre-marital sex pretty much expected in a gay relationship?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pre-marital-sex-pretty-much-expected-in-a-gay-relationship/535337)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pre-marital-sex-pretty-much-expected-in-a-gay-relationship/535337 "2010-04-09T21:26:19Z")
I’ve been wondering this for a while. Are there any gay couples out there that are waiting to have sex until marriage? Or does being gay pretty much go hand-in-hand with pre-marital sex? For what it’s worth, I’m pro-g… --- ## [Would you pay this ticket? Should I?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-this-ticket-should-i/535561)
**Author:** [@corkboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/corkboard)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-this-ticket-should-i/535561 "2010-04-09T19:28:39Z")
A couple weeks ago I got a parking ticket in New York City. I live in New Jersey, which is where my car is registered. We were in the city for the day down by the South Street Seaport, and parking was limited. I turne… --- ## [Dog training - teaching a specific trick](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-training-teaching-a-specific-trick/535559)
**Author:** [@Folly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dog-training-teaching-a-specific-trick/535559 "2010-04-09T17:53:52Z")
I’d love to teach my Boston Terrier to do a handstand. She does it naturally about once a week or so, (usually to pee on a tree), but not really often enough to reinforce the behaivor with treats. Also, I wouldn’t want… --- ## [What are scams that you know to be scams, but you buy into anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-scams-that-you-know-to-be-scams-but-you-buy-into-anyway/535019)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-scams-that-you-know-to-be-scams-but-you-buy-into-anyway/535019 "2010-04-09T17:01:23Z")
A few female co-workers were cooing over a diamond catalog, as one of them is getting married soon. I pointed out that the entire diamond industry has been built on artificial demand and that diamonds are intrinsically … --- ## [More cell phone advice....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-cell-phone-advice/534210)
**Author:** [@Lips\_Obsession](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lips_Obsession)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-cell-phone-advice/534210 "2010-04-09T16:28:50Z")
I know there was another thread in this vein recently, but I am looking for something slightly different, so I hope I can get some suggestions from the great people here. My wife and I will be looking for new cell phone… --- ## [Will netbooks and tablets legitimize the man purse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-netbooks-and-tablets-legitimize-the-man-purse/535302)
**Author:** [@The\_Evil\_Prince\_Zorte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Evil_Prince_Zorte)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-netbooks-and-tablets-legitimize-the-man-purse/535302 "2010-04-09T16:20:04Z")
Netbooks and tablets look like they would be cool to have out and about for surfing, reading, writing, etc. The small screen size is the price you pay for the extra portability. This is great for women who can keep it … --- ## [best and worst teacher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-and-worst-teacher/534773)
**Author:** [@betenoir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/betenoir)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-and-worst-teacher/534773 "2010-04-09T16:10:46Z")
Mine? Marty \*\*\*\* My high school histoiry teacher. A fervent Reagan Rublican. When I was a 15 year old socialist. He fell in love when he started talking about the labour movement and I came in the next day with a copy o… --- ## [Anyone out there have really narrow heels? Advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-out-there-have-really-narrow-heels-advice/535435)
**Author:** [@Zahava424](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zahava424)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-out-there-have-really-narrow-heels-advice/535435 "2010-04-09T13:32:15Z")
Hey fellow dopers, I’m having serious issues getting shoes that fit. I’ve always had problem feet–you can ask my mom, who bought parenting books just to deal with taking me shoe shopping-- and I’ve come to rely heavily… --- ## [Taking a fourteen month old to the Wiggles movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-fourteen-month-old-to-the-wiggles-movie/535270)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taking-a-fourteen-month-old-to-the-wiggles-movie/535270 "2010-04-09T13:19:34Z")
I am thinking about taking my baby girl to see The Wiggles Big, Big Show in the Round this week-end. She adores the Wiggles - it’s the one kids’ show that totally captures her attention and entertains the hell out of he… --- ## [The Fate Of The Human Species Depends On How We Approach Peak Oil, Part One](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fate-of-the-human-species-depends-on-how-we-approach-peak-oil-part-one/535405)
**Author:** [@adhay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhay)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fate-of-the-human-species-depends-on-how-we-approach-peak-oil-part-one/535405 "2010-04-09T03:32:53Z")
Part One: What would the world look like today if we hadn’t “discovered” oil. Without oil, our world today would be much like it was in the 1850’s. History of the petroleum industry in the United States - Wikipedia \[s… --- ## [Lake Wobegon: the companion poll for the adults](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lake-wobegon-the-companion-poll-for-the-adults/535192)
**Author:** [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lake-wobegon-the-companion-poll-for-the-adults/535192 "2010-04-09T03:32:45Z")
So, are you smarter than average? Better looking than average? More athletically or socially gifted than average? This was generated from the other thread here asking if your children were attractive and intelligent. … --- ## [Getting the smell out of leather and cleaning rugs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-the-smell-out-of-leather-and-cleaning-rugs/535463)
**Author:** [@Electric\_Warrior](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Electric_Warrior)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-the-smell-out-of-leather-and-cleaning-rugs/535463 "2010-04-09T03:04:12Z")
I had two home-related questions, but I decided that making two threads would be overkill, so I will just make one! Question 1. I went out for Hot Pot last weekend. It was delicious and fun, but that’s beside the poin… --- ## [5-Speed or Automatic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-speed-or-automatic/535142)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/5-speed-or-automatic/535142 "2010-04-09T02:59:24Z")
Inspired by this post in the thread about Mini Coopers. I just bought a Jeep Wrangler with an automatic transmission (and air conditioning - yeah, it’s a convertable but I want cold ait blowing toward my nipples anyhow)… --- ## [Pregnancy: coping w/ that s t r e t c h e d feeling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy-coping-w-that-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d-feeling/535285)
**Author:** [@emmaliminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emmaliminal)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pregnancy-coping-w-that-s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d-feeling/535285 "2010-04-09T00:45:24Z")
Pregnant lady here, first time, week 30. It’s mostly going very very well. The one thing that’s bugging me is that feeling like I just overate at Thanksgiving dinner all day every day. Not stretching of my skin, but stre… --- ## [Personal Pet Peeve #1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-pet-peeve-1/535186)
**Author:** [@festiva76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/festiva76)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2010, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-pet-peeve-1/535186 "2010-04-09T00:24:30Z")
People who tow a utility trailer or boat who don’t plug the lights in. You’re down there when hitching-up anyway, why the hell not? If I were a cop around my neck of the woods I could write ten tickets a day. Any others … --- ## [New Tiger Woods Ad by Nike](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-tiger-woods-ad-by-nike/535426)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-tiger-woods-ad-by-nike/535426 "2010-04-08T23:24:18Z")
I don’t think this has been done (and my apologies if it is already a thread). What do you think of the new Tiger Woods ad from Nike featuring a dejected looking Tiger being questioned by the voice of his dad? I think … --- ## [Close the killer mines!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/close-the-killer-mines/535168)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/close-the-killer-mines/535168 "2010-04-08T22:41:23Z")
And build nuke plants in the same area where the mines are, using old shafts to store spent fuel. Secure roads or tracks could be built between tha plants and the storage area. Train the miners to run the plants and the … --- ## [A bicycle issue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bicycle-issue/535248)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bicycle-issue/535248 "2010-04-08T22:34:00Z")
Now that we’ve had a few days of spectacular weather, I’m thinking about buying a bicycle. I have a stationary bike for exercise, but I feel silly using it when the weather is nice. Now, it’s a cliche that you never forg… --- ## [Women; what do you think when a guy says you're pretty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-what-do-you-think-when-a-guy-says-youre-pretty/534841)
**Author:** [@panaccione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panaccione)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-what-do-you-think-when-a-guy-says-youre-pretty/534841 "2010-04-08T22:10:39Z")
Or beautiful, gorgeous, or any of the above. Personally, I feel true beauty is on the inside but it seems that this compliment can go very far with you ladies. If I simply say “you look amazing in that dress” your eyes… --- ## [Why/How did Facebook overtake MySpace?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-how-did-facebook-overtake-myspace/535241)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-how-did-facebook-overtake-myspace/535241 "2010-04-08T21:16:51Z")
I was not into any of the above, or Twitter, until yesterday, when I saw that a long lost and dear friend was reachable via Facebook. Signed up, got sucked in. I seem to recall that MySpace was kickin Facebook’s ass a … --- ## [Experiences with Fitness Together Workouts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-fitness-together-workouts/531383)
**Author:** [@LegendHasit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LegendHasit)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-fitness-together-workouts/531383 "2010-04-08T18:47:29Z")
I’m considering hiring a personal trainer to assist with a new weight-training program, as well as getting some needed in-person accountability I can’t seem to muster up on my own or online. I’m looking at Fitness Togeth… --- ## [Tell me about being a Personal Trainer.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-being-a-personal-trainer/534831)
**Author:** [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-being-a-personal-trainer/534831 "2010-04-08T17:41:46Z")
Apart from my regular full time job, I teach fitness classes through city facilities and am also about half way through my Personal Trainer Certification program. I do/have had a few clients in the past, but mostly frien… --- ## [Bay Area Dopers-what do you pay for high-speed Web access?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopers-what-do-you-pay-for-high-speed-web-access/535202)
**Author:** [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bay-area-dopers-what-do-you-pay-for-high-speed-web-access/535202 "2010-04-08T17:19:06Z")
I am paying Comcast 100 bucks a month for Web and phone, no TV. This is too much. If you are paying a nice chunk less, please let me know with whom. As always, thanking you, my kind Doper fellows. --- ## [Think of the persons you love most. Can you articulate why you love them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/think-of-the-persons-you-love-most-can-you-articulate-why-you-love-them/534281)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/think-of-the-persons-you-love-most-can-you-articulate-why-you-love-them/534281 "2010-04-08T16:40:20Z")
The question in the thread title is not rhetorical. While I’m perfectly happy to hear praises of parents, spouses, children, & best friends, I’m just as interested in whether there are Dopers who would say they love some… --- ## [How do you wear hip scarves with jeans - need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-wear-hip-scarves-with-jeans-need-answer-fast/535398)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-wear-hip-scarves-with-jeans-need-answer-fast/535398 "2010-04-08T16:21:43Z")
I bought one of those beautiful hip scarves and I want to wear it today. Trouble is, I have a blouse that reaches a little below my waist. So do I wear the hip scarf under my shirt, over my shirt, or tuck the shirt in? … --- ## [Do you do this? Re: Cleaning when inviting guests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-do-this-re-cleaning-when-inviting-guests/535249)
**Author:** [@MeanOldLady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanOldLady)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-do-this-re-cleaning-when-inviting-guests/535249 "2010-04-08T16:18:10Z")
I suppose my question really is for messy people, and less so for the neat; I’d imagine if you’re normally tidy, cleaning for guests means putting those few things that were out of place in place, and you’re done. The Q… --- ## [Depression/Anxiety forums on the web?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depression-anxiety-forums-on-the-web/534744)
**Author:** [@statsman1982](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/statsman1982)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depression-anxiety-forums-on-the-web/534744 "2010-04-08T15:48:17Z")
Because I don’t want to become a one-note Charlie on the SDMB, I’d like to start posting most of my depressive ramblings elsewhere. Can anyone recommend good ones out there? I’m not looking for medical advice (I have a p… --- ## [Why does "head over heels" mean something extraordinary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-head-over-heels-mean-something-extraordinary/534930)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2010, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-head-over-heels-mean-something-extraordinary/534930 "2010-04-08T14:32:25Z")
My head is over my heels most of the time, except when I’m sleeping. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1967) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1969)