# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=355 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 356 --- ## [Parents of adult children: Do you have a kid you don't like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-of-adult-children-do-you-have-a-kid-you-dont-like/844079)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-of-adult-children-do-you-have-a-kid-you-dont-like/844079 "2019-11-30T08:13:48Z")
I have a friend whose daughter is going through the terrible late-20s. She’s been unemployed for a while and is in a turbulent on-again, off-again relationship with a guy she lives with. And she’s an alcoholic. She ju… --- ## [Special Dietary Requirements vs XenoFoods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-dietary-requirements-vs-xenofoods/844074)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-dietary-requirements-vs-xenofoods/844074 "2019-11-29T22:15:06Z")
Hypothetical: Humans discover transdimensional portals and millions of possible, life-bearing worlds are open to us; any and every kind of animal or vegetable foodstuff you can possibly imagine, and many more you can’t i… --- ## [Sage Tea and Diabetes.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sage-tea-and-diabetes/844161)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sage-tea-and-diabetes/844161 "2019-11-29T15:24:45Z")
What’s the big deal about sage tea and diabetes? I just know that I read somewhere that diabetics use it to control their blood sugar. I do have type 2 diabetes myself. And I did recently buy The Republic of Tea Blackbe… --- ## [Mold? Algae? What is this stuff?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mold-algae-what-is-this-stuff/844029)
**Author:** [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mold-algae-what-is-this-stuff/844029 "2019-11-29T13:56:43Z")
I don’t know what it is but it is bright green and definitely growing by the day. Does mold grow under water? I never heard of that before. \[https://i.imgur.com/ar9zFIP.jpg\]( ) --- ## [Car Insurance Protocol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-insurance-protocol/844039)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-insurance-protocol/844039 "2019-11-29T12:38:38Z")
I had a car accident two weeks ago. It is the kind of accident that is hard to tell who is at fault, including the police findings could not determine fault. It seems the other driver was quick to contact my insurance (p… --- ## [Eating fast food for a month](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-fast-food-for-a-month/843879)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-fast-food-for-a-month/843879 "2019-11-29T04:22:22Z")
I know Morgan Spurlock ate at McDonalds exclusively for a month and became unhealthy. Is it possible to eat exclusively at A fast food place, no matter which one, and be healthy? I know he added some rules, such as havin… --- ## [Curtain or glass door for shower & tub?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curtain-or-glass-door-for-shower-tub/843810)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/curtain-or-glass-door-for-shower-tub/843810 "2019-11-29T02:02:06Z")
Well, which do you prefer? We’re doing a bathroom renovation and it’s easy to go either way. I’m used to a curtain, but I don’t like that they tend to leak a bit and get moldy and need replacing. I also wouldn’t rule ou… --- ## [help finding an aphorism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-an-aphorism/844109)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-an-aphorism/844109 "2019-11-28T16:57:35Z")
A friend has asked me to identify a quotation, he thinks it is from a mathematician or physicist, that goes something like this: “In the end we are all one, but in the meantime we pay our American Express bills separate… --- ## [How long is too long for you to read and contribute to a thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-too-long-for-you-to-read-and-contribute-to-a-thread/844065)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2019, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-is-too-long-for-you-to-read-and-contribute-to-a-thread/844065 "2019-11-28T15:24:42Z")
Doesn’t have to be SDMB specific, but would you not consider reading a thread if you thought it was too long? For me, I won’t open or contribute to most threads over two pages if I haven’t already been reading and/or co… --- ## [A question about the future of phones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-the-future-of-phones/843884)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-the-future-of-phones/843884 "2019-11-27T19:21:46Z")
Are cel (cell?) phones being positioned or have been postioned to become a commodity? Are they commoditized? I know, not the dictionary definition of the word, but I think the concept might fit --- ## [Have you ever had or wanted a makeover?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-or-wanted-a-makeover/843975)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-had-or-wanted-a-makeover/843975 "2019-11-27T19:17:55Z")
I know nothing about fashion or style. If you asked me “Who are you wearing?” I’d probably laugh at you. I get my hair cut by whoever is free next at Hair Cuttery. I clip my own fingernails, and I hated the one and onl… --- ## [The Example Trap - how to prevent a discussion from being derailed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-example-trap-how-to-prevent-a-discussion-from-being-derailed/843987)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-example-trap-how-to-prevent-a-discussion-from-being-derailed/843987 "2019-11-27T17:08:17Z")
In many discussions, one will be met with a very reasonable request - “Can you give an example (of what you’re saying)?” Problem is, this often immediately derails the talk from that point on, because the moment the exam… --- ## [Landmark Forum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/landmark-forum/843568)
**Author:** [@Machinaforce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machinaforce)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/landmark-forum/843568 "2019-11-27T17:02:05Z")
Has anyone heard of this before? I recently got duped into attending one of their intro courses (I didn’t registers since it was 670) and hearing them speak I heard a lot of stuff that sounded fishy or just odd. When the… --- ## [Cooktop advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooktop-advice/843828)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooktop-advice/843828 "2019-11-27T15:03:49Z")
Wasn’t sure whether to put this in Cafe Society or IMHO but IMHO seemed like a good start. Our kitchen has wall ovens and a separate cooktop, versus a range that includes both. We had to replace the ovens a few years ba… --- ## [Gender is a social construct. So what is it exactly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-is-a-social-construct-so-what-is-it-exactly/843181)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-is-a-social-construct-so-what-is-it-exactly/843181 "2019-11-27T14:51:43Z")
Over time, I have begun to understand that gender is a social construct distinct from biological sex. So what is it, exactly? I intend this thread to be an open discussion of gender and biological sex, how they interact… --- ## [What is the best/simplest website to host pictures or memes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-simplest-website-to-host-pictures-or-memes/843999)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-simplest-website-to-host-pictures-or-memes/843999 "2019-11-27T06:20:39Z")
Imgur and Photobucket are old and complicated. --- ## [Should I go to a memorial service?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-go-to-a-memorial-service/843994)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2019, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-go-to-a-memorial-service/843994 "2019-11-27T05:46:53Z")
An elderly family member of mine recently passed away. He and I were fairly close thru most of my life (at a distance). I and my family were invited to the memorial service, but I am on the fence about attending - reason… --- ## [Ideas for Holiday Cards once the kids have flown the coop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-holiday-cards-once-the-kids-have-flown-the-coop/843959)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-holiday-cards-once-the-kids-have-flown-the-coop/843959 "2019-11-26T20:51:51Z")
So our last 20 something years of holiday cards featured our exceedingly cute kids in various photos, and sometimes pets and updates as to what everyone was doing (starring in the school play, getting a drivers license, … --- ## [what little nice plant to grow inside in a south facing window?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-little-nice-plant-to-grow-inside-in-a-south-facing-window/843935)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-little-nice-plant-to-grow-inside-in-a-south-facing-window/843935 "2019-11-26T15:34:51Z")
We have a little oblong container, a sunny-ish window, want to plant some seeds and see something grow . We planted some kind of vine last year (Mexican gherkins, which took right off and climbed up, clinging to the bli… --- ## [Straight, Cisgendered, White Male here and I truly don't understand Alt Right and Trump supporters.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-cisgendered-white-male-here-and-i-truly-dont-understand-alt-right-and-trump-supporters/843500)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 173\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/straight-cisgendered-white-male-here-and-i-truly-dont-understand-alt-right-and-trump-supporters/843500 "2019-11-26T12:01:40Z")
It’s sad that I have to state that I’m a straight white male before I address my confusion; but are these people anarchist? Are they trolling the world at the expense of our reputation and environment and our civility? S… --- ## [Have you studied journalism?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-studied-journalism/843821)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2019, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-studied-journalism/843821 "2019-11-26T01:55:47Z")
I’m really interested in hearing from anyone who studied journalism: how much time did you spend studying business and financial reporting? I realize it’s not glamorous but ever since I’ve left the financial industry, I… --- ## [Tell me about living on a kibbutz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-living-on-a-kibbutz/843903)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-living-on-a-kibbutz/843903 "2019-11-25T23:16:02Z")
(I think this is IMHO rather than GQ? If not, please move it). I’ve been giving serious though lately to living on a kibbutz someday. I’d like to live communally to some extent, in a religious environment, preferably wi… --- ## [keys on key board play different notes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keys-on-key-board-play-different-notes/843877)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keys-on-key-board-play-different-notes/843877 "2019-11-25T16:34:34Z")
I don’t have any practical reason for asking this mainly just curious. If every key on my keyboard had a specific musical note attached to it would my brain eventually be able to read the notes as letters with my ears in… --- ## [Tickling sensation on cheek](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tickling-sensation-on-cheek/843760)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 1:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tickling-sensation-on-cheek/843760 "2019-11-25T13:02:34Z")
I have a sensation centered near the bottom of my left cheek, though it extends to underneath the chin, to the back of the neck, and almost to the shoulder. The sensation is hard to describe; it might be a little like a… --- ## [What has been the worst ever crime of the Assad family, bar the chemical attacks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-been-the-worst-ever-crime-of-the-assad-family-bar-the-chemical-attacks/843932)
**Author:** [@Spherical\_Bus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spherical_Bus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-has-been-the-worst-ever-crime-of-the-assad-family-bar-the-chemical-attacks/843932 "2019-11-25T04:43:52Z")
I know I have not been here in a long time, but because Quora won’t answer my question, I will ask it here for a more reliable audience. As you all know, Syria is among the most embattled countries on Earth, if nor the … --- ## [Using Charcoal Soap (and Rose and Orange Blossom Water).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-charcoal-soap-and-rose-and-orange-blossom-water/843855)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2019, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-charcoal-soap-and-rose-and-orange-blossom-water/843855 "2019-11-25T01:46:48Z")
I recently bought charcoal soap. I bought it at the Dollar Tree because it caught my eye. It is Irish Spring brand though. What is it used for? I guess I can tell you all, I use deodorant soap. For the past 15 years or … --- ## [Celebrity Endorsed products-good, bad, & ugly](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-endorsed-products-good-bad-ugly/843894)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-endorsed-products-good-bad-ugly/843894 "2019-11-24T18:13:51Z")
HuffPo just ran an article on weird (and not so weird) celebrity endorsed products for Christmas. What experiences have Dopers had with such items? I can straight-up say that anything “drinkable” with the Margaritaville … --- ## [How far do you go back in Human history before a country cannot claim the people were theirs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-do-you-go-back-in-human-history-before-a-country-cannot-claim-the-people-were-theirs/843546)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-do-you-go-back-in-human-history-before-a-country-cannot-claim-the-people-were-theirs/843546 "2019-11-24T17:53:28Z")
The question sounds garbled i guess. So simply put. Can modern day Egyptians claim that Ancient Egypt is their proud moment in history. Replace egyptians with Romans, Greeks, Indians etc. At what point in time do you s… --- ## [I'm getting a 'tic'. what do I do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-a-tic-what-do-i-do/843736)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-getting-a-tic-what-do-i-do/843736 "2019-11-24T14:53:34Z")
I know it might be a medical question, and in that case kick me in the ass and tell me to GTFO. But I am getting a facial ‘tic’ because of STRESS. what should I do? People are startling to notice. Should I just ‘stop… --- ## [A simulator for finance/accounting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-simulator-for-finance-accounting/843910)
**Author:** [@Sefton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sefton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-simulator-for-finance-accounting/843910 "2019-11-24T14:45:52Z")
I passed the first CFA (chartered financial advisor) exam in June, and it was the hardest exam I’ve ever taken. Given my lack of experience in finance and accounting, I had to memorize all the details by rote. This isn’t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=354) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=356)