# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1986 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 1987 --- ## [Your experiences with meal-replacement-type diets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-with-meal-replacement-type-diets/531185)
**Author:** [@statsman1982](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/statsman1982)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-experiences-with-meal-replacement-type-diets/531185 "2010-03-06T23:40:34Z")
Specifically, I’m interested in hearing your thoughts on the diets like the Smart For Life cookie diet. It says to eat one cookie for breakfast, one for lunch, and eat a sensible dinner. The way my life is going now, I … --- ## [You can't \_\_\_\_ your cake and \_\_\_ it too](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-____-your-cake-and-___-it-too/531142)
**Author:** [@Chessic\_Sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chessic_Sense)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-cant-____-your-cake-and-___-it-too/531142 "2010-03-06T22:07:07Z")
According to this, I’ve said this phrase incorrectly my entire life. I think he’s terribly wrong, though. So which way should the phrase go? Poll in a minute… --- ## [Are hotel safes safe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-hotel-safes-safe/531066)
**Author:** [@arjee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/arjee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-hotel-safes-safe/531066 "2010-03-06T16:50:40Z")
Hi all! Going on vacation. To a hotel instead of camping! We’ll need to secure our passports, etc., while on excursions… are the wall safes in hotels really secure? --- ## [Do You Care If The (US) Postal Office Stops Saturday Delivery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-care-if-the-us-postal-office-stops-saturday-delivery/531140)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-care-if-the-us-postal-office-stops-saturday-delivery/531140 "2010-03-06T16:14:59Z")
Full story at MSNBC So my question is: “Do you care if the post office stops, Saturday delivery?” How about if they stop delivery but keep the post office stations open? --- ## [Brainetics? A Quack?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brainetics-a-quack/531492)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brainetics-a-quack/531492 "2010-03-06T15:56:23Z")
Up early lately, I’ve been letting the infomercials play in the background for white noise when this ad for “Brainetics” caught my attention. He claims there are all kinds of shortcuts to (a) make the mind work like a c… --- ## [Have the SDMB health care debates changed anyone's mind?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-the-sdmb-health-care-debates-changed-anyones-mind/531219)
**Author:** [@Blalron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blalron)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-the-sdmb-health-care-debates-changed-anyones-mind/531219 "2010-03-06T13:23:16Z")
Over the past year there have been dozens of threads and thousands upon thousands of posts exhaustively debating the issue of Health Care reform. The purpose of this thread is not to rehash the argument. My question is… --- ## [How to handle a fix-it cut with a hairdresser?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-handle-a-fix-it-cut-with-a-hairdresser/531512)
**Author:** [@Girl\_From\_Mars](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Girl_From_Mars)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 6:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-handle-a-fix-it-cut-with-a-hairdresser/531512 "2010-03-06T06:01:19Z")
I got my hair cut yesterday at a relatively new hairdresser (only 2nd visit), and took in a picture of the sort of cut I wanted (the Nicole Ritchie bob, if it helps). This cut is longer at the front than the back, with … --- ## [12 hours in South Korea--suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-hours-in-south-korea-suggestions/530770)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/12-hours-in-south-korea-suggestions/530770 "2010-03-06T02:48:20Z")
I’m going to have a 12 hour layover in South Korea. I’d just as soon leave the airport and see something interesting. Suggestions? Thanks. --- ## [What's your current relationship status? (A snapshot poll)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-current-relationship-status-a-snapshot-poll/530615)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2010, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-current-relationship-status-a-snapshot-poll/530615 "2010-03-06T02:47:49Z")
That’s it. What’s your status RIGHT NOW, people? At least one inquiring mind wants to know. No, I’m not writing a paper that involves gathering statistical data or anything. Just curious. :slight\_smile: As always, feel … --- ## [Hottest Winter Olympian 2010?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-winter-olympian-2010/530925)
**Author:** [@cjepson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjepson)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-winter-olympian-2010/530925 "2010-03-05T23:02:23Z")
Sorry, Lindsey, I’ve gotta go with Cheryl Bernard. --- ## [Do guys have trouble with the stork position? (yoga that is - get your minds out of the gutter!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-guys-have-trouble-with-the-stork-position-yoga-that-is-get-your-minds-out-of-the-gutter/531395)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-guys-have-trouble-with-the-stork-position-yoga-that-is-get-your-minds-out-of-the-gutter/531395 "2010-03-05T22:51:35Z")
The other night, the Piper family went to PiperCub’s gym class. Lots of little toddlers, running around, jumping up and down, etc. Good fun. As part of the warm-up, the coach tried to get the kidlets to do the stork p… --- ## [If we have flying cars: how do you think traffic rules would be like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-we-have-flying-cars-how-do-you-think-traffic-rules-would-be-like/531252)
**Author:** [@Crowbar\_of\_Irony\_3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crowbar_of_Irony_3)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-we-have-flying-cars-how-do-you-think-traffic-rules-would-be-like/531252 "2010-03-05T22:38:58Z")
One thing for sure - it better to be darn harder to get a license! On a 2D road, there is already enough mayhem just to switch lanes to the left or right, or turning to another road at a junction. With flying cars (pret… --- ## [Ask the interviewer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-interviewer/528882)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-interviewer/528882 "2010-03-05T22:15:55Z")
A little background. I’m a manager in one of the Big-4 accounting/consulting firms in one of their consulting practices. We’ve been interviewing college students for Intern or Analyst level (entry level) positions. At… --- ## [Old Clothing Revisited](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-clothing-revisited/531400)
**Author:** [@DesertDude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDude)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-clothing-revisited/531400 "2010-03-05T21:33:59Z")
Hi all, I was at the Mall the other day (it was business) (normally don’t go there) but stopped by the “Hollister Store” there. Made me think of the old Panama Jack/ OP (Ocean Pacific) days in the early 80s … but that … --- ## [Are You Happy With Your Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-happy-with-your-name/529108)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-happy-with-your-name/529108 "2010-03-05T20:50:13Z")
Just wondering. I am Mark and I’m used to it. So my question is if they had a “change your name day,” where you could for free just go down and change your first and/or last name would you do it? I must say that I’m u… --- ## [One afternoon/evening in Wilmington, NC - what to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-afternoon-evening-in-wilmington-nc-what-to-do/531442)
**Author:** [@Kolga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolga)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-afternoon-evening-in-wilmington-nc-what-to-do/531442 "2010-03-05T20:29:57Z")
I’m heading out to my family’s beach house in NC next week for spring break. At the end of the week, I’ll be in Wilmington, NC for one afternoon/evening (Saturday, March 13), before I head back on Sunday. So, what must… --- ## [Anonymous Gun Control Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-gun-control-poll/530835)
**Author:** [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anonymous-gun-control-poll/530835 "2010-03-05T19:26:36Z")
No need for comments, unless you feel so inclined or feel I missed an option. --- ## [Anyone have an excersize video they like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-an-excersize-video-they-like/531300)
**Author:** [@Translucent\_Daydream](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Translucent_Daydream)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-an-excersize-video-they-like/531300 "2010-03-05T18:44:50Z")
I am thinking about trying out an excersize home video, anyone have anything they would recommend? --- ## [Is the word "schizoid" offensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-word-schizoid-offensive/530806)
**Author:** [@sleeping](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleeping)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-word-schizoid-offensive/530806 "2010-03-05T18:42:24Z")
I was having an online correspondence with someone and I used the word “schizoid” in reference to people with mental disorders. Now, I am aware that that’s not a formal way of referring to such persons, but I thought tha… --- ## [What are the coolest dog commands/tricks that you have seen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-coolest-dog-commands-tricks-that-you-have-seen/531134)
**Author:** [@misterW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misterW)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-coolest-dog-commands-tricks-that-you-have-seen/531134 "2010-03-05T18:35:09Z")
“Cool” can mean simply entertaining or useful in a practical way. --- ## [Name my hypothetical baby!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-my-hypothetical-baby/529217)
**Author:** [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-my-hypothetical-baby/529217 "2010-03-05T16:41:02Z")
Really Not All That Bride and I are getting married on May 1st. My mother already has grandchildren, but hers doesn’t, and she’s not-subtly hinting that we better breed quick. We’ve agreed we’ll wait at least 2 years (w… --- ## [Let's make it a trifecta: The Largest Canadian city you've never heard of](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-it-a-trifecta-the-largest-canadian-city-youve-never-heard-of/531184)
**Author:** [@KennerTheGreat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennerTheGreat)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-make-it-a-trifecta-the-largest-canadian-city-youve-never-heard-of/531184 "2010-03-05T16:19:24Z")
In the spirit of this thread and this thread, what’s the largest Canadian city you’ve never heard of. Wiki list of the Top 100 is here. For me, #79, St-Jerome, QC does not ring a bell. --- ## [A grieving person of another religion asks you to pray with them. Do you do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-grieving-person-of-another-religion-asks-you-to-pray-with-them-do-you-do-it/531023)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-grieving-person-of-another-religion-asks-you-to-pray-with-them-do-you-do-it/531023 "2010-03-05T16:13:52Z")
For purposes of this thread, let’s pretend that atheism and agnosticism qualify as religions. Before anyone has a cow, I am perfectly aware that they do not, but I wanted to phrase the question so that it could be asked … --- ## [Do you donate blood?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-donate-blood/529026)
**Author:** [@Hirka\_T\_Bawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hirka_T_Bawa)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-donate-blood/529026 "2010-03-05T15:13:16Z")
Do you donate blood to your local blood bank? If you do, how often? If not, why not? --- ## [Largest U.S. City You Never Heard Of](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/largest-u-s-city-you-never-heard-of/530682)
**Author:** [@Ronald\_C.Semone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ronald_C.Semone)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/largest-u-s-city-you-never-heard-of/530682 "2010-03-05T14:27:10Z")
I was looking at the Wikipedia listing of the largest cities in the U.S. and I ran across Mesa, Arizona. With a population of 463,552 it is the 39th largest city in the U.S. and by far the largest U.S. city I had never … --- ## [O Doper Parents, Speak to Me of Baths and Babies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/o-doper-parents-speak-to-me-of-baths-and-babies/530939)
**Author:** [@emmaliminal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emmaliminal)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/o-doper-parents-speak-to-me-of-baths-and-babies/530939 "2010-03-05T06:26:40Z")
You all gave me what I needed in the diaper tables and pads thread (thank you). Now I want to ask about all things bath-related. Brief backgrounder: First kid due late June. It’s been 25 years or so since I even did any… --- ## [Promotion - Salary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/promotion-salary/530187)
**Author:** [@Fat\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fat_Chance)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/promotion-salary/530187 "2010-03-05T04:19:38Z")
didn’t want to hijack Ruby’s thread so I started my own. I’ve recently applied for and interviewed for an internal position in another department, that would be a promotion from Manager to Sr. Manager for me. I’ve got … --- ## [Recommend a wireless headset](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-wireless-headset/531343)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-wireless-headset/531343 "2010-03-05T04:10:25Z")
I work in a loud shop and spend 95% of my time near my computer. I purchased a Motorola s805 awhile ago and have had nothing but problems with it. It finally it gave up the ghost or rather it stopped working after I th… --- ## [Is public transportation a cesspool of disease? :)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-public-transportation-a-cesspool-of-disease/530450)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-public-transportation-a-cesspool-of-disease/530450 "2010-03-05T04:04:41Z")
Okay, so I mentioned before I got a new job. Well, it looks like I’ll be needing to take public transportation (from neighboring suburb/town to a major city) for the first time to that job, either in bus or in light rai… --- ## [I have a broad range of interests and I am well-read, why is it hard for me to converse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-broad-range-of-interests-and-i-am-well-read-why-is-it-hard-for-me-to-converse/530814)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2010, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-broad-range-of-interests-and-i-am-well-read-why-is-it-hard-for-me-to-converse/530814 "2010-03-05T03:19:24Z")
A lot of people say it is hard for them to carry on a conversation with me. And I have a hard time carrying on a conversation with other people. It’s not like I don’t have anything to talk about. I have a lot of interes… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1985) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=1987)