# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=222 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 223 --- ## [Does the current inflation really make money a "buy a house or lose the money" thing right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-current-inflation-really-make-money-a-buy-a-house-or-lose-the-money-thing-right-now/956307)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-current-inflation-really-make-money-a-buy-a-house-or-lose-the-money-thing-right-now/956307 "2021-12-28T17:49:07Z")
Long story short: My parents, who are in their 60s, have just come into possession of a windfall of money (decent-sized but not huge). They insist that inflation in America is so severe, and will remain so for so long i… --- ## [What to do in St. Augustine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-st-augustine/955900)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-in-st-augustine/955900 "2021-12-28T04:31:46Z")
We’re going to visit St. Augustine, Florida, for a few days later this month, and I’m curious what Dopers recommend. We’re especially interested in: Wildlife (extra-specially birdwatching) non-motorized boating, like k… --- ## [Confused as to how the French express "questions on an exam paper"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-as-to-how-the-french-express-questions-on-an-exam-paper/956709)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2021, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-as-to-how-the-french-express-questions-on-an-exam-paper/956709 "2021-12-28T00:03:57Z")
How do the French express a phrase like “certain questions on an exam paper”. is it "curtains questions dans l’examen or sur? dans ? le sujet de l’examen? Is there a difference between l’examen and le sujet de l’exame… --- ## [Why Is Christmas A Federal Holiday In The United States?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-christmas-a-federal-holiday-in-the-united-states/956630)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-christmas-a-federal-holiday-in-the-united-states/956630 "2021-12-27T23:38:03Z")
Why is the allegedly Christian holiday Christmas a federal holiday in the United States? I think it is the only Christian festival that is. (Easter?) St. Swithin’s Day isn’t. Neither is St. Andrew’s Day. And you do rea… --- ## [Ovarian pain - Deal with it or see someone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ovarian-pain-deal-with-it-or-see-someone/956232)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ovarian-pain-deal-with-it-or-see-someone/956232 "2021-12-27T22:51:12Z")
I’ve been experiencing ovarian pain mid-cycle on and off for a couple years. It would be naggingly painful for a few hours but then go away within a day. I mentioned it to my gyno in November and she said yeah it’s ovula… --- ## [How much do you trust the Human Resources Department of your company?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-trust-the-human-resources-department-of-your-company/956021)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-do-you-trust-the-human-resources-department-of-your-company/956021 "2021-12-27T21:11:20Z")
Inspired by another HR themed thread in IMHO, and by a personal experience I had a few years back. A company or so ago, I decided to report some hinky goings on by my immediate supervisor to the HR Dept. of my company. … --- ## [Recommend a good leather jacket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-leather-jacket/409545)
**Author:** [@Dunawake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunawake)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2007, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-good-leather-jacket/409545 "2007-06-27T17:12:33Z")
The few jackets I have right now are old and, well, ugly. So I’m thinking of getting a nice black leather jacket, but seeing as I have never bought one I don’t know what’s a decent price or what a “good” store to buy on… --- ## [What is it like to live in Panama? Or Costa Rica?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-like-to-live-in-panama-or-costa-rica/956528)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-like-to-live-in-panama-or-costa-rica/956528 "2021-12-27T04:13:17Z")
I know our resident Panamanian Colibri passed away recently, but I’d be surprised if there weren’t other knowledgeable dopers around who could chip in a thought. Coincidentally, I’ve read about Panama several times in d… --- ## [Is "stupid" a curse word?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-stupid-a-curse-word/609342)
**Author:** [@DiosaBellissima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DiosaBellissima)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-stupid-a-curse-word/609342 "2021-12-27T03:23:11Z")
This is something I’ve seen with increasing frequency with parents. It seems like more and more parents are teaching their kids that “stupid” is as equally filthy of a word as fuck or shit. I remember one person immedia… --- ## [Paid rent in a separation/divorce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paid-rent-in-a-separation-divorce/956671)
**Author:** [@a6ka97](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a6ka97)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paid-rent-in-a-separation-divorce/956671 "2021-12-27T01:09:07Z")
Found out at the family Christmas my B-I-L (wife’s brother) is separated from his wife and has been so for about 6 months. She wasn’t there at Thanksgiving, but due to her working a rotating shift he said she was working… --- ## [Reason for Strange Holiday Vacation Policy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reason-for-strange-holiday-vacation-policy/955607)
**Author:** [@doreen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/doreen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reason-for-strange-holiday-vacation-policy/955607 "2021-12-26T21:05:34Z")
I cannot figure out the reason for a my husband’s employers very strange vacation policy - but I’m not at all sure there’s a factual answer, so here goes. Everyone must take vacation either the week that contains Christ… --- ## [What's a weird thing that you have personally witnessed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-weird-thing-that-you-have-personally-witnessed/955938)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-weird-thing-that-you-have-personally-witnessed/955938 "2021-12-26T18:48:12Z")
Two come to mind for me: I was in my car in a parking lot waiting for someone in a store. I glanced up and noticed a light fixture hanging by a wire and swaying in a mild wind. A few seconds after I saw it, it lost its … --- ## [Where did beginning a team name with “Team….” originate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-beginning-a-team-name-with-team-originate/956237)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-beginning-a-team-name-with-team-originate/956237 "2021-12-26T15:58:09Z")
This question seems way too trivial for FQ, so asking it here, I feel like whenever there are team events among friends or colleagues, many of the self-created team names begin with “Team”. For example, in my fantasy f… --- ## [Please compare Skype and Whereby](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-compare-skype-and-whereby/950025)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2021, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-compare-skype-and-whereby/950025 "2021-09-03T17:28:18Z")
I regularly chat to friends (especially abroad) using Skype. So far, so good. :sunglasses: Recently a reliable friend recommended Whereby as a better and more ‘modern’ alternative. I had no problem using that either. … --- ## [Question regarding the preference for the titles instituteur/ institutrice vs ‘un maître/ maîtresse’](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-the-preference-for-the-titles-instituteur-institutrice-vs-un-maitre-maitresse/956581)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2021, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-the-preference-for-the-titles-instituteur-institutrice-vs-un-maitre-maitresse/956581 "2021-12-25T22:26:26Z")
Do French primary school teachers today have a preference for the titles ‘instituteur’ and ‘institutrice’ over ‘maître’ and 'maîtresse’ --- ## [If New York City is destroyed, what will the headlines say?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-new-york-city-is-destroyed-what-will-the-headlines-say/956394)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 10:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-new-york-city-is-destroyed-what-will-the-headlines-say/956394 "2021-12-24T10:20:40Z")
A meteor hits and all five boroughs are erased, population of 8,804,190 distributed over 300.46 square miles gone. What would be the headlines in various newspapers, magazines, and television networks etc.? Please give… --- ## [Cloud storage - Acronis vs Idrive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cloud-storage-acronis-vs-idrive/956546)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cloud-storage-acronis-vs-idrive/956546 "2021-12-24T05:42:32Z")
I currently use Acronis True Image (2018 version - one-time charge) to back up the hard drive on my desktop to an external drive. Of course - since both drives are on-site, a real disaster, and I would lose everything. … --- ## [Experiences with cell phone sub-carriers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-cell-phone-sub-carriers/955807)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-cell-phone-sub-carriers/955807 "2021-12-24T05:06:50Z")
I’m going to answer this two ways, the first is from the reverse of what you said - I went from a MVNO to a Primary carrier, and then as a former employee (Tech support) of a major carrier. So first, going from a MVNO t… --- ## [Adderall and alcohol: What exactly is the risk or interaction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adderall-and-alcohol-what-exactly-is-the-risk-or-interaction/956555)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adderall-and-alcohol-what-exactly-is-the-risk-or-interaction/956555 "2021-12-24T02:49:29Z")
\[DISCLAIMER: Yes, I know I should ask my doctor or pharmacist about this, and in fact I’m seeing the doctor tomorrow. Still I’d like to ask here. We have all kinds of health care professionals here, as well as those who… --- ## [Ever been shipped something based on search alone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-shipped-something-based-on-search-alone/954808)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2021, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-shipped-something-based-on-search-alone/954808 "2021-12-24T01:36:04Z")
We’ve discussed the extent to which home technology is listing to us, but I wanted to share and get opinions about a recent incident. Sunday I was at a friend’s house. The previous Friday he had been shopping online fo… --- ## [What do you think about the so called "Gang Stalking"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-so-called-gang-stalking/731944)
**Author:** [@Mercedes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mercedes)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-the-so-called-gang-stalking/731944 "2021-12-23T21:18:26Z")
I read that recently : http://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/organized-gang-stalking-yes-its-a-thing-dg/ Seemed well written and terrifying… I have to admit that I already heard people speaking exactly like the de… --- ## [A new way to find life like ours on another planet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-way-to-find-life-like-ours-on-another-planet/956318)
**Author:** [@robertmuler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robertmuler)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-way-to-find-life-like-ours-on-another-planet/956318 "2021-12-23T17:47:06Z")
Our search for life on another planet needs to look for a light source that did not come from a sun. Humans produce light unlike the sun— I am not allowed to insert images but at night our freeway car lights emit a uni… --- ## [How to spend counterfeit money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-spend-counterfeit-money/956537)
**Author:** [@MrLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrLee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-spend-counterfeit-money/956537 "2021-12-23T16:15:51Z")
Pre-amble: I am not intending to purchase counterfeit currency, nor am I endorsing it - this whole post is one big thought experiment Through extensive late-night random website-surfing, I recently came across the subje… --- ## [Erections while cuddling/spooning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/erections-while-cuddling-spooning/504850)
**Author:** [@dgrdfd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dgrdfd)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/erections-while-cuddling-spooning/504850 "2021-12-23T16:14:16Z")
Guys: Do you ever get erections while cuddling or spooning? Women: How do you feel if your partner gets an erection while cuddling or spooning? Please state your gender and age. And consider the situation where this is… --- ## [If you're ever in...make sure you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-ever-in-make-sure-you/955918)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youre-ever-in-make-sure-you/955918 "2021-12-23T03:34:57Z")
Think of a place you visited and found an unexpected pleasure. Or maybe a place lots of people visit while overlooking something. I asked a co-worker, a total history buff, about what there was to do in Amarillo and he… --- ## [MacBook failure. Please suggest some options](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macbook-failure-please-suggest-some-options/956390)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macbook-failure-please-suggest-some-options/956390 "2021-12-23T00:22:50Z")
My MacBook seems to have just crapped out. The screen suddenly went black, but the sound is working, and the keyboard seems to be functioning as well. My layman’s diagnosis is that somehow the connection between the ke… --- ## [Do you think it's ever justified to "drop off the face of the Earth"? How do you handle it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-its-ever-justified-to-drop-off-the-face-of-the-earth-how-do-you-handle-it/693847)
**Author:** [@CatherineZeta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CatherineZeta)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-its-ever-justified-to-drop-off-the-face-of-the-earth-how-do-you-handle-it/693847 "2021-12-22T21:11:33Z")
I’m curious if anyone has ever done that to someone or been on the receiving end of the “cut direct” as it’s referred to on another message board I frequent. My main issue is- how far do you pursue it without coming acr… --- ## [Let's reinvent the mammogram so it isn't effing torture!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-reinvent-the-mammogram-so-it-isnt-effing-torture/944901)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 207\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-reinvent-the-mammogram-so-it-isnt-effing-torture/944901 "2021-12-22T15:41:51Z")
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in March 2015 (IDC \< 1cm, lumpectomy, 3 wks radiation, no chemo, 5 years of Arimidex, 2 biopsies since, no more cancer found), and I’ve had LOTS of mammograms. Yesterday I had my annual… --- ## [Can you remember lyrics of songs in foreign languages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-remember-lyrics-of-songs-in-foreign-languages/956252)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 8:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-remember-lyrics-of-songs-in-foreign-languages/956252 "2021-12-22T08:25:44Z")
I can’t figure out whether I have some sort of a medical issue or if it’s normal, but I can’t remember even lyrics in my own language, I can hear a song a million times, I can remember the melody, at what exact part the … --- ## [Craziest thing you've heard lately](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craziest-thing-youve-heard-lately/948333)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craziest-thing-youve-heard-lately/948333 "2021-12-22T00:35:07Z")
So what’s the craziest thing you’ve heard or read lately? Mine’s that some more extreme Christian pastors and sects view empathy as a sin. WTF? It explains a lot, but as far as I recall, misses the boat entirely w.r.t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=221) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=223)