# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=266 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 267 --- ## [Do any other female Dopers wear L. L. Bean Perfect Fit Pants, especially denim (AKA "Grandma Jeans")?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-other-female-dopers-wear-l-l-bean-perfect-fit-pants-especially-denim-aka-grandma-jeans/938818)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-other-female-dopers-wear-l-l-bean-perfect-fit-pants-especially-denim-aka-grandma-jeans/938818 "2021-03-27T20:33:31Z")
When they finally started making them in denim a couple years ago, I got two pairs, one light blue and the other darker blue, and now that they FINALLY started showing some wear (see footnote), I purchased two more pairs… --- ## [Investment opinions please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investment-opinions-please/938857)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investment-opinions-please/938857 "2021-03-27T19:17:23Z")
I have some money that is currently sitting in a savings account, quite safe, but earning almost zero interest. Let’s say $10k - $15k. I would like some thoughts on possible investment options. I am primarily interested … --- ## [Maybe we need to terraform Titan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maybe-we-need-to-terraform-titan/938775)
**Author:** [@Ethan13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethan13)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2021, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maybe-we-need-to-terraform-titan/938775 "2021-03-27T15:24:59Z")
How likely do you think it is that terraforming satellites of large gas giants are better than terraforming Mars? Many satellites have an atmosphere similar to that of the Earth. Why then do we want to go to Mars with w… --- ## [Remote printing options for the technologically unsophisticated](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remote-printing-options-for-the-technologically-unsophisticated/938537)
**Author:** [@Tired\_and\_Cranky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tired_and_Cranky)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remote-printing-options-for-the-technologically-unsophisticated/938537 "2021-03-26T17:57:54Z")
Google print is going away. It was a useful service that allowed my in-laws to scan documents that were automatically emailed to Mrs. Charming and Rested. We could also use remote printing to send things to the printer … --- ## [The ol' sock on a doorknob](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ol-sock-on-a-doorknob/938338)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ol-sock-on-a-doorknob/938338 "2021-03-26T17:08:09Z")
My wife were watching a show tonight (ok, ok, it was a few season 4 episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210), and a couple of characters had the ol’ agreement where if one was hooking up, there’d be something hanging on the doo… --- ## [Trek to Everest base camp or Anapurna circuit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trek-to-everest-base-camp-or-anapurna-circuit/937785)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trek-to-everest-base-camp-or-anapurna-circuit/937785 "2021-03-26T13:11:02Z")
Anyone done either of these treks? Might do 1 in the next year or two. Looking for advice on who to go with, etc. --- ## [Let’s find an alternative word for ‘Spring Breakers’](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-s-find-an-alternative-word-for-spring-breakers/938579)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-s-find-an-alternative-word-for-spring-breakers/938579 "2021-03-26T12:26:39Z")
When I hear the word ‘Spring Breaker,’ I immediately think of a college student, 18-22, that visits a warm location for a week when school is out. They’re typically looking for alcohol, members of their preferred gender,… --- ## [Hey quitters - would you start again if terminally ill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-quitters-would-you-start-again-if-terminally-ill/938440)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-quitters-would-you-start-again-if-terminally-ill/938440 "2021-03-25T17:58:40Z")
For those of you who have successfully quit alcohol, tobacco, drug habits. And maybe folk who have been curious but never started. If you were reliably informed that you had a terminal illness, and would not live longe… --- ## [Is it possible to be allergic suddenly to pulled pork?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-be-allergic-suddenly-to-pulled-pork/924353)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2021, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-be-allergic-suddenly-to-pulled-pork/924353 "2021-03-25T15:28:55Z")
Hello Everyone, Well, I’m not sure what’s going on, but I’ve been puking my guts out for over an hour. About the weeks ago we got pulled pork from a local restaurant know for their awards winning pork. Got it home ha… --- ## [Isle Royale trip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isle-royale-trip/938538)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isle-royale-trip/938538 "2021-03-24T17:21:32Z")
So, traditionally in summer I do Tour da U.P., which is a 5 day bicycle tour in Michigan’s UP. It was understandably cancelled in 2020 and is cancelled again in 2021 (something about campground construction – this is in … --- ## [Help with the wording of one sentence, as I write an SOP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-the-wording-of-one-sentence-as-i-write-an-sop/938476)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-the-wording-of-one-sentence-as-i-write-an-sop/938476 "2021-03-24T10:38:26Z")
In the following sentence, “Unless indicated by qualifiers such as ‘may’, all provisions in this SOP are required and are to be interpreted as ‘shall’ statements”, I want it to mean that every statement that tells you to… --- ## [Would you exchange your passport for one from another country?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-exchange-your-passport-for-one-from-another-country/938262)
**Author:** [@EastUmpqua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EastUmpqua)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-exchange-your-passport-for-one-from-another-country/938262 "2021-03-24T08:51:40Z")
I have a US passport. I can’t think of another one I’d trade it for, except maybe Iceland. --- ## [Where is the line between go-getter and accomplice to toxic workplace culture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-line-between-go-getter-and-accomplice-to-toxic-workplace-culture/938331)
**Author:** [@Gozu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gozu)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2021, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-line-between-go-getter-and-accomplice-to-toxic-workplace-culture/938331 "2021-03-24T02:09:57Z")
Two people were vying for a managerial role. A 45 yo with 3 children and a 30yo with no children. The first clocked 40 hours a week and no more, but during those hours, did a ton of work. No slacking! The second clocke… --- ## [Cat nutrition / cat-food making question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-nutrition-cat-food-making-question/938456)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cat-nutrition-cat-food-making-question/938456 "2021-03-23T22:41:21Z")
I have three healthy young cats who mostly eat dry Iams on an ad-lib basis. Every morning at 5am (no, I don’t need an artificial alarm clock, why do you ask?) they each get 1/3 a small can of Friskies pate. My vet approv… --- ## [Any parrotlet parents here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-parrotlet-parents-here/938359)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-parrotlet-parents-here/938359 "2021-03-23T12:44:39Z")
Do you breed? What do you feed? What are your thoughts on solos versus pairs? --- ## [Info on 1-2 person camping vans/trailers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/info-on-1-2-person-camping-vans-trailers/852914)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/info-on-1-2-person-camping-vans-trailers/852914 "2020-05-06T22:06:56Z")
One thing I’ve toyed around with for a while is the possibility of some extended solo camping. The problem is, I have no real experience w/ campers, and no idea what is involved. One scenario - in my retirement I’ve im… --- ## [Travel opportunities/recommendations for vaccinated persons in the near future](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-opportunities-recommendations-for-vaccinated-persons-in-the-near-future/938228)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2021, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/travel-opportunities-recommendations-for-vaccinated-persons-in-the-near-future/938228 "2021-03-23T01:16:28Z")
I have never really been on a real deal tropical vacation to a place like Hawaii or the Caribbean, and I would like to. During the earlier part of the pandemic the travel destinations have been underbooked and therefore … --- ## [Spinoff of the "people dropping in unannounced" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spinoff-of-the-people-dropping-in-unannounced-thread/668353)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spinoff-of-the-people-dropping-in-unannounced-thread/668353 "2021-03-22T23:47:37Z")
One of the posts reminded me of the Family Circus cartoons, which periodically have the boss at the dinner table. I’m not talking about the whole department going out and socializing, that kind of thing, but specificall… --- ## [The Physics of Rugs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-physics-of-rugs/937667)
**Author:** [@romansperson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/romansperson)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-physics-of-rugs/937667 "2021-03-22T22:18:28Z")
I have a rug mystery I’d like opinions on – WAGs welcome! NOTE: Yes, I have tried a number of solutions for this problem – different types of carpet tape, different kinds of rug pads, even nailing the rugs to the subflo… --- ## [Parties (remember those?) - do the genders split off from each other at yours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parties-remember-those-do-the-genders-split-off-from-each-other-at-yours/938093)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parties-remember-those-do-the-genders-split-off-from-each-other-at-yours/938093 "2021-03-22T21:28:39Z")
Inspired by this thread. Bit of background - I’m a gay woman, so in the heady days when I went to house parties, there would generally be a mix of genders and sexual preferences, and the genders mix liberally (not in th… --- ## [New Topamax prescription. Weird side effect, is this possible or my imagination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-topamax-prescription-weird-side-effect-is-this-possible-or-my-imagination/938421)
**Author:** [@obbn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/obbn)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-topamax-prescription-weird-side-effect-is-this-possible-or-my-imagination/938421 "2021-03-22T16:17:58Z")
Hello Everyone, I’m looking for a factual answer so I don’t think this is a IMHO question, so here it goes. My pain management Doctor has put me on a drug called Topamax to see if it will help with nerve pain. She sa… --- ## [16mm vintage 1939 film found, what to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/16mm-vintage-1939-film-found-what-to-do/938364)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 1:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/16mm-vintage-1939-film-found-what-to-do/938364 "2021-03-22T13:05:32Z")
I have been given access to two 7" diameter cans of double-perf, B&W, 16mm silent film from 1939. It supposedly (I haven’t viewed it completely) shows local high school activities. I hope to preserve it as much as poss… --- ## [Crepitus with and without pain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crepitus-with-and-without-pain/938388)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crepitus-with-and-without-pain/938388 "2021-03-22T12:12:51Z")
I have bad arthritis in my left hip, it is essentially a pile of rubble. I’m working my way towards replacement. In the meantime, I am grappling with pain of several types. I am curious about the phenomenon I’m experien… --- ## [Men vs women- take NO for a answer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-vs-women-take-no-for-a-answer/933839)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 473\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/men-vs-women-take-no-for-a-answer/933839 "2021-03-22T04:19:16Z")
I have been told, that unless it is a soft no (I can’t Saturday, I am…") men should take NO for a answer. Sure. But then why all the “romantic” films and TV shows where it is considered highly romantic for the man to ke… --- ## [The Gestalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gestalt/938324)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2021, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gestalt/938324 "2021-03-22T01:53:12Z")
Some stories, a few thoughts, hopefully a coherent OP? We’ll see what happens! TLDR: Long. 13th birthday, party at my house, my daughter (Sophia) and her friends sitting on the furniture, looking at their phones, for th… --- ## [So, about the Big Bang](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-about-the-big-bang/938337)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-about-the-big-bang/938337 "2021-03-21T23:29:30Z")
I was wondering what it would be like if I was there when it happened. I did a little research and found this: \[One second after the Big Bang\] The sphere of space that will become the observable universe is approximate… --- ## ["We will be back in some form"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-will-be-back-in-some-form/930983)
**Author:** [@2\_More\_Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2_More_Bits)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-will-be-back-in-some-form/930983 "2021-03-21T23:06:24Z")
In what forms do you imagine the various Trumps will return? Human? --- ## [What would it take for not tipping to become socially acceptable in North America?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-it-take-for-not-tipping-to-become-socially-acceptable-in-north-america/937963)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-it-take-for-not-tipping-to-become-socially-acceptable-in-north-america/937963 "2021-03-21T22:46:19Z")
As I have already stated in one or two threads, I belong to the camp that dislikes the social custom of tipping and would like to see it end. Specifically, my gripe is that in (for example) North America, tipping is requ… --- ## [Electric Piano Problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-piano-problem/937945)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-piano-problem/937945 "2021-03-21T22:21:28Z")
I have a Kurzweil K2600XS that does not want to power up. Why? I dunno - worked fine a week ago. Any ideas on how to trouble shoot, where I can take it for repairs, whatever? If it needs a new power supply I’d be wil… --- ## [Bernie Sanders' White Privilege](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bernie-sanders-white-privilege/932015)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 298\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2021, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bernie-sanders-white-privilege/932015 "2021-03-21T19:38:45Z")
“What did they see? They saw a white man in a puffy jacket and huge mittens, distant not only in his social distancing, but in his demeanor and attire,” Seyer-Ochi wrote, adding, “What did I see? What did I think my s… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=265) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=267)