# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1982 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1983 --- ## [List the last ten things you paid for](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-the-last-ten-things-you-paid-for/531779)
**Author:** [@NinetyWt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NinetyWt)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2010, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-the-last-ten-things-you-paid-for/531779 "2010-03-13T00:52:25Z")
Just for fun, as a spin-off of the ‘cash in wallet’ thread. List the last ten items you purchased. Include the amount if you want to. Over the last few days I’ve purchased: Bag of cookies $3.20 Two bags of pretzels… --- ## [Here, you are a Doper, but elsewhere, what are you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-you-are-a-doper-but-elsewhere-what-are-you/531990)
**Author:** [@Dragwyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragwyr)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/here-you-are-a-doper-but-elsewhere-what-are-you/531990 "2010-03-12T23:35:53Z")
Collectively, we who post here on the SDMB, are known as Dopers (or the Teeming Millions). So I was wondering… what are collective nicknames belonging to fans of other places on the internet? I don’t care how well know… --- ## [The Great "Give a Moderator a Title" Contest!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-give-a-moderator-a-title-contest/529270)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-give-a-moderator-a-title-contest/529270 "2010-03-12T22:06:57Z")
First, read this! A few years back, I ran a contest to pick out my new board name. Not having learned my lesson the first time, I am now offering all of you the chance to pick my new title. This contest will run for f… --- ## [People who have never had a pet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-have-never-had-a-pet/532178)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-have-never-had-a-pet/532178 "2010-03-12T21:00:12Z")
In my experience people who’ve never had a pet seem to have problems interacting with other people. They tend to have difficulties with intimacy and commitment. Has anyone else noticed this? --- ## [What would you do in this daycare situation (lack of inspection)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-in-this-daycare-situation-lack-of-inspection/532266)
**Author:** [@Velma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velma)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-do-in-this-daycare-situation-lack-of-inspection/532266 "2010-03-12T19:53:36Z")
I am looking for ideas of what to do in this situation, if anything. My kids go to a daycare center that had to temporarily close due to an emergency plumbing problem, this was last week Monday. They fixed the problem r… --- ## [Poll: Pi, from memory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-pi-from-memory/531364)
**Author:** [@Kyrie\_Eleison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kyrie_Eleison)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-pi-from-memory/531364 "2010-03-12T19:51:20Z")
To how many digits, from memory, do you know the value of pi? Please round down to the nearest number of digits. \> \> \> \> \> \> \> \> \> \> --- ## [Joined a gym: Advice for starting out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joined-a-gym-advice-for-starting-out/532109)
**Author:** [@Vihaga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vihaga)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joined-a-gym-advice-for-starting-out/532109 "2010-03-12T19:45:55Z")
I tried searching for threads about this, but my search was mostly fruitless because “gym” is too small for the search engine. My husband and I finally bit the bullet and joined a gym. We’ve been getting very little in… --- ## [Buying a house. Do you build or renovate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-house-do-you-build-or-renovate/532013)
**Author:** [@SanibelMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanibelMan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-house-do-you-build-or-renovate/532013 "2010-03-12T19:35:37Z")
My wife and I might be in the market for a home later this summer. We’ve been doing some preliminary searching, and we’re trying to decide between a few options. I’m not looking for advice, but I’m just curious how other… --- ## [Tell me about HSAs and qHDHPs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-hsas-and-qhdhps/532103)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-hsas-and-qhdhps/532103 "2010-03-12T19:18:44Z")
For those who don’t know, those are Health Savings Accounts and qualified High Deductible Health Plans. I know what the problems are on a macro level - healthy people like me pick HSA/HDHP arrangements, leaving the HMOs… --- ## [What do Finns drink? (St. Urho)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-finns-drink-st-urho/531920)
**Author:** [@AskNott](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AskNott)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-finns-drink-st-urho/531920 "2010-03-12T18:55:11Z")
St. Urho’s Day is coming up, March 16th, for the fictitious patron saint of Finland. For those who want to celebrate (everybody Finnish on St. Urho’s day, right?) what do folks in Finland drink? Are you Finnish? Not yet… --- ## [The Opposite Sex: you thought \_\_ was a clear sign of interest. It wasn't.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opposite-sex-you-thought-__-was-a-clear-sign-of-interest-it-wasnt/530684)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opposite-sex-you-thought-__-was-a-clear-sign-of-interest-it-wasnt/530684 "2010-03-12T18:15:14Z")
I’d like to do a thread that’s the opposite of this one. Lots of us have someone in our lives who thought we were interested in them, but we weren’t, and more over, we don’t know why they thought we were. Help us out a l… --- ## [Feedback on my new website (Pronunciation buffs rejoice!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feedback-on-my-new-website-pronunciation-buffs-rejoice/532190)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feedback-on-my-new-website-pronunciation-buffs-rejoice/532190 "2010-03-12T18:02:58Z")
I just finished my very first website, and I would like to get the feedback of Dopers (if you like the idea, the design, etc) The website is soundkey.com Basically, it involves uploading an audio file, and getting a un… --- ## [Do you ever had irrational psychotic thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-had-irrational-psychotic-thoughts/532245)
**Author:** [@EmAnJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmAnJ)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ever-had-irrational-psychotic-thoughts/532245 "2010-03-12T17:31:30Z")
You’d never act on them, of course (I hope!), but I’m really hoping I’m not alone in this and that I am still sane. I mentioned this to my husband last night and asked if he had similar thoughts, and he acted like I was … --- ## [Strong people and stress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strong-people-and-stress/532220)
**Author:** [@Incubus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Incubus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strong-people-and-stress/532220 "2010-03-12T17:25:31Z")
I have a close friend who up until recently has the uncanny ability to stay stalwart in the most stressful of times. In the three years I’ve known this friend, she has never wavered, never shown any sign of personal stre… --- ## [Variations on an Overeducated Theme](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/variations-on-an-overeducated-theme/532139)
**Author:** [@allthewayhome](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/allthewayhome)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/variations-on-an-overeducated-theme/532139 "2010-03-12T17:19:45Z")
Earlier there was a thread about someone with an M.A. in Criminal Justice. My situation is similar. I have been blessed (or cursed) with generous family members who made it possible for me to offer myself in full-time v… --- ## [Online Food Trackers, like fitday.com - Recommendations? Risks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-food-trackers-like-fitday-com-recommendations-risks/532142)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-food-trackers-like-fitday-com-recommendations-risks/532142 "2010-03-12T15:47:43Z")
So - I would like to manage my weight better, and, just like with exercise, I know I need to find what works for me. (I do Bikram “hot” yoga 2 - 3 times / week). Anyway, an online tracker could make a lot of sense - it… --- ## [How can I get more settlement money for my totalled car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-get-more-settlement-money-for-my-totalled-car/531763)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-get-more-settlement-money-for-my-totalled-car/531763 "2010-03-12T15:39:23Z")
Last week my car was crushed by a tree in my driveway. I’ve filed a claim and we’re approaching settlement, but I’m getting thousands less than what the car is worth. They want to settle based on ‘private trade’ value as… --- ## [Really, Dr. Oz?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-dr-oz/532167)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-dr-oz/532167 "2010-03-12T14:24:48Z")
I usually Tivo the Dr. Oz show, and have it on in the background while I’m doing something else. Usually his advice is accurate, but once in a while he comes out with something that makes me ask “Oh really?” I know the s… --- ## [How Do You Show Three Fingers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-show-three-fingers/531759)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 11:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-show-three-fingers/531759 "2010-03-12T11:58:14Z")
A minor plot point in recent movie is the fact that one culture stereotypically manually indicates the number 3 by showing their ring, middle, and index finger while making a circle with their thumb and pinkie; another c… --- ## [What is your favorite color?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-color/532077)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-color/532077 "2010-03-12T11:47:44Z")
Obligatory link. Don’t vote in the other one (which should be closed as soon as a mod sees my notification). Me, a deep rich sky blue (the color of my current car in fact). Vote is public. --- ## [Tell me about your laser printer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-laser-printer/531980)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 9:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-laser-printer/531980 "2010-03-12T09:21:23Z")
I’m going to buy a laser printer this afternoon. Help me decide which one to get! Tell me about your laser printer, and why you love it or hate it. I’m particularly interested in a printer able to handle glossy photo-qua… --- ## [Im having a midterm election party (with color in maps!) how do i do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-midterm-election-party-with-color-in-maps-how-do-i-do-it/532121)
**Author:** [@Jump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jump)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-having-a-midterm-election-party-with-color-in-maps-how-do-i-do-it/532121 "2010-03-12T07:06:56Z")
Ok so this year I’m having a midterm election part, and half the guests are dressing in red, the other half in blue (minus 1 or 2 for independents, who will be in white). The blues/Democrats will hiss when the reds/Repub… --- ## [Yet another teaching question: Teaching Fellowships?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-teaching-question-teaching-fellowships/532211)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-teaching-question-teaching-fellowships/532211 "2010-03-12T07:01:03Z")
I just started looking at these today. Here’s an example. It seems I’ve barely missed the deadline for most of these programs, so perhaps my questions are moot, but: Is this the best way to go about earning alternativ… --- ## [Gays, how did you "come out"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gays-how-did-you-come-out/532106)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gays-how-did-you-come-out/532106 "2010-03-12T06:56:43Z")
To friends? To family? To coworkers? (if at all) Was it a group announcement? Individually? --- ## [What do YOU see in the Economy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-see-in-the-economy/532009)
**Author:** [@The\_Truculent\_Gentleman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Truculent_Gentleman)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 6:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-see-in-the-economy/532009 "2010-03-12T06:43:04Z")
What do YOU see in the economy? From where I sit, working for a hedge fund in Manhattan, it seems like the local economy is doing relatively well. Restaurants are full, there are some empty storefronts but not many, and… --- ## [Tell me about Philadelphia (re: teaching)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-philadelphia-re-teaching/532020)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-philadelphia-re-teaching/532020 "2010-03-12T06:19:43Z")
As I’ve posted in previous threads, I’ve recently decided I want to teach high school math. Yesterday I saw an ad for teachers for The School District of Philadelphia, which states up front that my Bachelor’s degree is … --- ## [Moving to Florida, specifically Orlando...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-florida-specifically-orlando/531648)
**Author:** [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-to-florida-specifically-orlando/531648 "2010-03-12T04:11:21Z")
My friend is thinking she’d really like to move to Orlando, FL because they have a lot of foreclosed houses around $40000, but her main concerns are mold & mildew, high property taxes & utilities, and she’s heard that th… --- ## [Was I a jerk?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-i-a-jerk/531960)
**Author:** [@Pullet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pullet)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-i-a-jerk/531960 "2010-03-12T03:39:58Z")
My cousin and I had a rare chance to visit the other day. We started talking about family stuff. We realized that we were fairly confused about exactly how our various family members are related and what our roots are. … --- ## [Hot water heater. Where did I go wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-water-heater-where-did-i-go-wrong/532104)
**Author:** [@D.E.S.K.Top668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D.E.S.K.Top668)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2010, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-water-heater-where-did-i-go-wrong/532104 "2010-03-12T03:06:27Z")
First off, I’m new to home repair. I’ve lived in apartments for the last twenty years until I recently bought a house. Yesterday, the drain valve on my (10-15 year old) hot water heater started leaking. No problem. I… --- ## [easiest second language for Anglophones to pick up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-second-language-for-anglophones-to-pick-up/531750)
**Author:** [@Mr.Excellent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Excellent)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2010, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easiest-second-language-for-anglophones-to-pick-up/531750 "2010-03-11T23:58:41Z")
Say that I wanted to stop living the stereotype of the unilingual American, vaguely bemused by all those foreigners with their umlauts and gendered nouns. However, say I wanted to absolutely miminize my expenditure of ef… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1981) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1983)