# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=319 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 320 --- ## [Generator to run a fridge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generator-to-run-a-fridge/854259)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/generator-to-run-a-fridge/854259 "2020-05-23T14:16:24Z")
Looks like I need 2000 watts. Or should I spend more and get 3000? I am in hurricane country and we had 1 bad hit and several close calls. --- ## [Rifle scope and optics afficionados, explain parallax and AO scopes to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rifle-scope-and-optics-afficionados-explain-parallax-and-ao-scopes-to-me/693793)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rifle-scope-and-optics-afficionados-explain-parallax-and-ao-scopes-to-me/693793 "2014-07-23T01:19:08Z")
I am looking for a rifle scope for shooting .22 rimfire at (sometimes) very short range. I have an airgun scope (crap) that has AO (adjustable objective) that has markings for adjusting down to 3 meters. From what I can … --- ## [If you work in an office, do you still have a direct phone line?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-work-in-an-office-do-you-still-have-a-direct-phone-line/854204)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-work-in-an-office-do-you-still-have-a-direct-phone-line/854204 "2020-05-22T16:40:28Z")
I’m considering getting rid of mine. My company uses e-mail or direct messaging (texts) for its primary form of internal communication. That’s just how the company culture has evolved. 95% of the calls I get on my off… --- ## [Do you have a valid passport?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-valid-passport/843872)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-valid-passport/843872 "2020-05-22T15:18:23Z")
Very simple poll coming: do you have at least one valid passport? I think the SDMB is more likely to travel than the average non-doper. Also, it’s a subtle hint to check the expiration, that can sneak up on you and be a … --- ## [Trump Claims to be Taking Hydroxychloroquine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-claims-to-be-taking-hydroxychloroquine/854069)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-claims-to-be-taking-hydroxychloroquine/854069 "2020-05-22T14:38:50Z")
How could he have gotten a prescription? Isnt it unethical for an MD to write a prescription for a drug a patient doesnt need? Trump said he has only ‘taken an initial dose’ but then that he has been taking it for ‘a… --- ## [Should I get a Samsung A51 or a Pixel 3a or something else?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-a-samsung-a51-or-a-pixel-3a-or-something-else/854221)
**Author:** [@raspberry\_hunter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raspberry_hunter)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-get-a-samsung-a51-or-a-pixel-3a-or-something-else/854221 "2020-05-22T12:36:55Z")
I need a new cell phone. I rather want something in a mid-range, and I’d narrowed it down to a Samsung A51 and a Pixel 3a. The Samsung is… okay. Standard. I’ve had a Galaxy S5 for the last many years and it’s been fine.… --- ## [Anyone have any opinions on Dr. Bronner cleaning products?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-any-opinions-on-dr-bronner-cleaning-products/853982)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-any-opinions-on-dr-bronner-cleaning-products/853982 "2020-05-22T12:18:02Z")
Other than the fact that you find the labels annoying? If you DON’T find the labels annoying, I’d really like to hear from you. There are multiple products–here are some. AIUI all of the liquids are meant to be diluted… --- ## [Who's the biggest loser/disaster of a friend or relative you know?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-biggest-loser-disaster-of-a-friend-or-relative-you-know/854142)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-biggest-loser-disaster-of-a-friend-or-relative-you-know/854142 "2020-05-22T11:43:48Z")
My oldest sister (34) has been in a three year relationship with her live-in boyfriend of roughly the same age. Despite both being in their early 30’s they literally both never progressed socially past high school and ar… --- ## [Has anyone permitted their (regular) house cleaner to come back to work yet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-permitted-their-regular-house-cleaner-to-come-back-to-work-yet/854042)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-permitted-their-regular-house-cleaner-to-come-back-to-work-yet/854042 "2020-05-21T23:55:14Z")
I said “regular,” because I’m not asking specifically about a cleaning service where different people come every time. Although I’d be interested in comments on that situation, too. I asked my house cleaner Mary Lou to … --- ## [Waking up to an asleep arm (compressed nerve)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waking-up-to-an-asleep-arm-compressed-nerve/854202)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waking-up-to-an-asleep-arm-compressed-nerve/854202 "2020-05-21T00:47:30Z")
I just realized this week that I’ve been waking up a LOT to an asleep left arm. I keep forgetting that it happens because as soon as I move the arm, it goes away. I wake up on my back with my elbow kind of pressed into t… --- ## [Deck ledger board on extended deck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deck-ledger-board-on-extended-deck/854140)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deck-ledger-board-on-extended-deck/854140 "2020-05-20T23:41:10Z")
I have a small 6 X 9 ft deck planned where four solid corner posts are set in a 6 ft square. So I will have 3 feet extended beyond the end of the posts. I will have ledger boards around the perimeter with 9 ft joists. I… --- ## [The Straight Dope for Women and Gay Men -or- Who is the hottest male celebrity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-for-women-and-gay-men-or-who-is-the-hottest-male-celebrity/850112)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-straight-dope-for-women-and-gay-men-or-who-is-the-hottest-male-celebrity/850112 "2020-05-20T20:30:04Z")
In another thread about beautiful women in musik a poster got snarky about the Straight dope for Men. Rather than sit back and listen to another lecture on misogyny I thought I would staart one. I have no particular do… --- ## [What Graduation specials or promotions are you seeing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-graduation-specials-or-promotions-are-you-seeing/854148)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-graduation-specials-or-promotions-are-you-seeing/854148 "2020-05-20T11:31:31Z")
Today in Kansas City any high school or college graduate could receive a free dozen doughnuts at Krispy Kreme. Have you seen any such giveaways or promotions in your community? --- ## [Keeping car batteries charged during lockdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keeping-car-batteries-charged-during-lockdown/851155)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keeping-car-batteries-charged-during-lockdown/851155 "2020-05-20T05:30:50Z")
I was taught growing up that in order to charge a car battery one had to actually go out and drive around. So recently I passed this information to friends whose plan was to just leave their cars running in the driveway… --- ## [anyone else having problems with pua benefits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-having-problems-with-pua-benefits/854114)
**Author:** [@cmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmore)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-having-problems-with-pua-benefits/854114 "2020-05-20T03:58:59Z")
I’m self employed and I meet the criteria to qualify for the pua benefits, but it’s one road block after another. some of it no doubt is the high volume, but a lot of it is intentionally I’m sure (as does a state senat… --- ## [is the president gaining weight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-president-gaining-weight/782370)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-president-gaining-weight/782370 "2020-05-20T03:26:49Z")
I’m putting this in GQ because I want to keep it factual, or at least out of the pit, and I’d appreciate help with this. I suspect the president almost \*has \*to be gaining weight given that he doesn’t exercise loves f… --- ## [Hugging](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hugging/854041)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hugging/854041 "2020-05-20T03:20:35Z")
With the close contact restrictions we now have, it got me to wondering about hugging. When did hugging become the go-to way of greeting someone? I don’t remember people hugging as a greeting when I was a kid, other th… --- ## [Strava developments - no free access to segments from today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strava-developments-no-free-access-to-segments-from-today/854074)
**Author:** [@Busy\_Scissors](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Busy_Scissors)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strava-developments-no-free-access-to-segments-from-today/854074 "2020-05-19T19:31:56Z")
If you are one of the 50 million who use Strava you may have seen a pretty big development announced today - the segment leaderboards will no longer be open to free accounts, and you will need to subscribe to see them. G… --- ## [Anyone here using ZORO Internet privacy software? Is it utter B.S. or is it useful?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-using-zoro-internet-privacy-software-is-it-utter-b-s-or-is-it-useful/854101)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-using-zoro-internet-privacy-software-is-it-utter-b-s-or-is-it-useful/854101 "2020-05-19T18:52:16Z")
Title says it all. I’m looking into using services like Zoro. And I’m looking for first-hand experiences. Please do NOT post any private info into this thread. Thanks !! --- ## [Is there anything thing that actually works to ward off mosquitoes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-thing-that-actually-works-to-ward-off-mosquitoes/792416)
**Author:** [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-thing-that-actually-works-to-ward-off-mosquitoes/792416 "2020-05-19T18:38:55Z")
This summer our yard has been infested with mosquitoes that attack you even in the daytime. I have tried buying a bug zapper and a citronella candle and it has had no effect at all. I would rather not spray myself with D… --- ## [iPhone X Case](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-x-case/822052)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-x-case/822052 "2020-05-19T18:21:03Z")
I need some recommendations for an iPhone X case. I have a cracked screen from dropping the phone on the patio. I had a case on it but not a very heavy duty one (obviously!). Luckily I had insurance on it, so for $149… --- ## [Laws on Transporting a Corpse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laws-on-transporting-a-corpse/853965)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laws-on-transporting-a-corpse/853965 "2020-05-19T18:05:18Z")
Not one you just killed, don’t worry. :slight\_smile: A few years ago I had a couple of yo yos come into the office for some things (and I declined their representation so this is not a real deal thing), but they mention… --- ## [Is there any video recording/presentation software that allows me to do the "weather man" thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-video-recording-presentation-software-that-allows-me-to-do-the-weather-man-thing/853851)
**Author:** [@Patty\_O\_Furniture](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patty_O_Furniture)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-video-recording-presentation-software-that-allows-me-to-do-the-weather-man-thing/853851 "2020-05-19T16:18:26Z")
I put together a software help guide PDF for a company to use to help train new employees on some of their inhouse custom made apps. Now they are asking if I can do a sort of video lesson, whereby I would run a pre-made… --- ## [Currency traders, I could use some advice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/currency-traders-i-could-use-some-advice/775303)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/currency-traders-i-could-use-some-advice/775303 "2020-05-19T11:09:29Z")
I recently sold my motorcycle. I now have 84,000 Mexican pesos. That equates to about seven years of my current rent. So, I don’t need it immediately. My question is, would I be better off trading the pesos for US do… --- ## [How accurate do like your wristwatch?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-do-like-your-wristwatch/852955)
**Author:** [@ticker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ticker)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-do-like-your-wristwatch/852955 "2020-05-19T04:51:04Z")
Inspired by the Opinions on Rolex watches thread, how accurate do you like to keep your watch? Back in the 1970s I had a cheap Russian made Sekonda which would be off by a minute or so every few days, which was fine wit… --- ## [Which is worse: climate change deniers or anti-vaxxers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-worse-climate-change-deniers-or-anti-vaxxers/854066)
**Author:** [@scarface54345](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scarface54345)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-worse-climate-change-deniers-or-anti-vaxxers/854066 "2020-05-19T02:45:56Z")
Dunno what to put here for “message”… --- ## [Moving overseas, keeping house in US. Tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-overseas-keeping-house-in-us-tips/853972)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2020, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-overseas-keeping-house-in-us-tips/853972 "2020-05-19T01:07:12Z")
Whenever things get themselves to a “new normal,” we are moving to India for a few years. My wife has taken a global role at her firm, which will be based in Bangalore for a few years. We will reside most of the year in … --- ## [While on a toilet, do most men allow the penis to rest against the inside bowl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/while-on-a-toilet-do-most-men-allow-the-penis-to-rest-against-the-inside-bowl/470980)
**Author:** [@Freejooky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freejooky)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/while-on-a-toilet-do-most-men-allow-the-penis-to-rest-against-the-inside-bowl/470980 "2020-05-18T21:33:59Z")
A thread on reading on the toilet made me think of this - while doo-doo’ing, I’ve always kept one hand on my penis in order to keep it from touching the inside of the toilet bowl, which is overwhelmingly disgusting to me… --- ## [Recommend All-In-One Printer/Scanner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-all-in-one-printer-scanner/853812)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-all-in-one-printer-scanner/853812 "2020-05-18T21:30:04Z")
Hello! I used to hang around SD a lot. Still a great place to learn (and un-learn!) stuff. This has probably been asked before (many times!) I need a new all-in-one inkjet printer/scanner. I can’t spend much, so che… --- ## [Just when I thought I'd seen it all](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-when-i-thought-id-seen-it-all/854012)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2020, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-when-i-thought-id-seen-it-all/854012 "2020-05-18T21:24:35Z")
Not celibacy, anti sexuality. It’s a real thing. More people telling others what they should do with their bodies. I don’t know how humanity got so hung up about sex: repression, transcending it, free love, etc. It j… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=318) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=320)