# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=356 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 357 --- ## [How to best be on the lam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-best-be-on-the-lam/843549)
**Author:** [@MrLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrLee)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-best-be-on-the-lam/843549 "2019-11-24T03:31:50Z")
(inspired by finishing a re-watch of Breaking Bad) Let’s say you are wanted nationally for some serious shit - your name and photo are everywhere and there is a weapons-grade manhunt going on with your name on it. You d… --- ## [Has Every Invention Been Used For Evil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-every-invention-been-used-for-evil/843767)
**Author:** [@Fiendish\_Astronaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiendish_Astronaut)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-every-invention-been-used-for-evil/843767 "2019-11-23T20:48:33Z")
A friend of mine claims that nothing has been invented that has not been used for evil purposes at some point. I’ve been trying to find exceptions to this but I’m struggling. Is there anything? --- ## [The smell of farts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-smell-of-farts/843814)
**Author:** [@Author\_Balk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Author_Balk)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-smell-of-farts/843814 "2019-11-23T17:44:55Z")
I have always had a bad sense of smell. A smell has to be strong before I notice it and even then, it’s “something”, “bad” or “good”. So, I am ignorant on the smell of farts. For example…. How long does it take for the … --- ## [I think American society runs on poor choices](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-american-society-runs-on-poor-choices/843543)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-american-society-runs-on-poor-choices/843543 "2019-11-23T02:29:17Z")
70% of Americans say they are struggling financially Based on my reading of internet content, lots of people believe that the majority of struggling Americans are reckless spenders. They eat out too much. They buy too… --- ## [Should I Warn Landlord about Unstable/Malicious New Tenant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-warn-landlord-about-unstable-malicious-new-tenant/843752)
**Author:** [@andrea\_green](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrea_green)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-warn-landlord-about-unstable-malicious-new-tenant/843752 "2019-11-22T21:13:45Z")
Eighteen months ago, I made the mistake of agreeing to share a San Francisco apartment with someone I just met (he was touring the unit with the real estate agent at the same time as me). He seemed quiet and unproblemat… --- ## [Should you expect to know what genitals a person has before a first date?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-you-expect-to-know-what-genitals-a-person-has-before-a-first-date/843329)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 366\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-you-expect-to-know-what-genitals-a-person-has-before-a-first-date/843329 "2019-11-22T20:24:05Z")
A writer to a Slate advice column asks if there is a polite way to determine if a person has genitals compatible to es sexual orientation and gender before asking for/going on a date. Slate’s columnists answer no. Fro… --- ## [What would it take for you to take up violent/semi-violent action against a government?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-it-take-for-you-to-take-up-violent-semi-violent-action-against-a-government/843453)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-it-take-for-you-to-take-up-violent-semi-violent-action-against-a-government/843453 "2019-11-22T18:47:38Z")
Thought about this while following the news on the ongoing protests in Hong Kong: What would it take for you to take up violent (or “semi-violent”) action against a government? (mostly, the U.S. government, since most D… --- ## [Sudden onset of double vision, duration 1 minute. anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudden-onset-of-double-vision-duration-1-minute-anyone/843758)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudden-onset-of-double-vision-duration-1-minute-anyone/843758 "2019-11-22T13:30:05Z")
Weirdest thing. I was playing a game on my tablet, and suddenly couldn’t see it properly. Thinking it was my tablet, I looked up at the TV and nope, it was my eyes. I went in and looked in the mirror, but didn’t see any… --- ## [Your Preferred Method For Getting High On THC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-method-for-getting-high-on-thc/843583)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-method-for-getting-high-on-thc/843583 "2019-11-22T07:02:25Z")
What’s your preferred method for getting baked? I love edibles, and the homemade firecrackers I make when I have an abundance of bud could make Cheech & Chong pass out. However, firecrackers taste like shit, and profess… --- ## [In States With Legal Recreational Pot, Can You Say 'Bong' At The Head Shop?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-states-with-legal-recreational-pot-can-you-say-bong-at-the-head-shop/843657)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-states-with-legal-recreational-pot-can-you-say-bong-at-the-head-shop/843657 "2019-11-22T06:20:12Z")
I went to Denver a few months after Colorado legalized recreational cannabis, where at the dispensary the budtender and I openly spoke of THC content, Sativa vs. Indica, the type of high I could expect from this or that,… --- ## [Adding an electric outlet to an existing circuit.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-an-electric-outlet-to-an-existing-circuit/843684)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-an-electric-outlet-to-an-existing-circuit/843684 "2019-11-22T04:54:58Z")
Yes, I’m going to hire an electrician. I’m just looking for advice in advance of hiring him. I’d like to have an electric outlet installed in my bathroom on a wall that currently has no outlets on it. I’m doing this so … --- ## [Holiday Weekend - Train vs Surface Roads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holiday-weekend-train-vs-surface-roads/843667)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holiday-weekend-train-vs-surface-roads/843667 "2019-11-21T16:30:20Z")
I’m having an argument regarding train vs driving on Holiday weekends. Specifically between DC and Philadelphia, traveling with a 12-year-old and a small dog\*. My opponent insists that the train will be an absolute nig… --- ## [Help reviewing and critiquing an MBA application essay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-reviewing-and-critiquing-an-mba-application-essay/843773)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-reviewing-and-critiquing-an-mba-application-essay/843773 "2019-11-21T14:59:38Z")
Hi all - I’m hoping to get 2 or 3 people with a background in reviewing MBA applications to critique my application essay. If you might be able to help and have the time please let me know and I’ll shoot it to you in a … --- ## [How creepy was this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-creepy-was-this/843416)
**Author:** [@Capn\_Carl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capn_Carl)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 10:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-creepy-was-this/843416 "2019-11-21T10:16:48Z")
I learned of this incident in the early 1990’s. I’ve always considered it damning. Now it’s decades later and I want to be sure I evaluated it correctly. A man of ~60 was on a business trip that happened to be in the ci… --- ## [A thread for iiandiii to elaborate on his views on misogyny and victim-blaming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-thread-for-iiandiii-to-elaborate-on-his-views-on-misogyny-and-victim-blaming/843735)
**Author:** [@HurricaneDitka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HurricaneDitka)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-thread-for-iiandiii-to-elaborate-on-his-views-on-misogyny-and-victim-blaming/843735 "2019-11-21T00:15:45Z")
iiandyiii, You started an ATMB thread to discuss a post of mine that you perceived as misogynistic. I asked you a question in that thread and you didn’t answer it (or if you did, I missed your answer). I’d like to give … --- ## [Tell me about MVNOs / alternate cell providers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-mvnos-alternate-cell-providers/843632)
**Author:** [@thelurkinghorror](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thelurkinghorror)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2019, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-mvnos-alternate-cell-providers/843632 "2019-11-20T00:26:18Z")
I don’t know if I even have the terminology right, but as I understand it there are really only 4 providers in the US: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint (with talk of the last two merging). All other providers piggybac… --- ## [Computer Back in Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-back-in-time/843410)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/computer-back-in-time/843410 "2019-11-19T21:06:38Z")
Something I have wondered about: Suppose one could bring a modern laptop with Windows and MS Office on it back in time, to 1955. A time when computing was understood, but still young. Note that the transistor has been i… --- ## [CRM software for a 3 person business](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crm-software-for-a-3-person-business/843662)
**Author:** [@StuckinNJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StuckinNJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crm-software-for-a-3-person-business/843662 "2019-11-19T20:52:43Z")
Hoping the collective wisdom of the dope can help me out as I am floundering with this simple task. I need a simple CRM system that will let 2 or 3 people share contact information on sales leads. I don’t need dashboar… --- ## [Older Dopes (45-65): What do you recall about 1993-1997](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/older-dopes-45-65-what-do-you-recall-about-1993-1997/843153)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1960](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kennedy1960)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/older-dopes-45-65-what-do-you-recall-about-1993-1997/843153 "2019-11-19T19:31:21Z")
Just wondering. What do you remember of the mid 90s in general - the period say starting January 1993 to the end of 1997? Was there a strong 70s revival vibe? If so, when? How did the general feeling in the US differ … --- ## [Buying toothpast used to be so simple...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-toothpast-used-to-be-so-simple/840327)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-toothpast-used-to-be-so-simple/840327 "2019-11-19T02:15:51Z")
Like buying coffee and cereal and feminine hygiene products and shampoo FFS… sigh. “You’ll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with Pepsodent!” That was all ya needed to know. Now, fluoride or not, cha… --- ## [Proper Pronunciation of 'Celtic'.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proper-pronunciation-of-celtic/843533)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2019, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/proper-pronunciation-of-celtic/843533 "2019-11-19T01:08:46Z")
I wondered for some time, but I guess I was afraid to ask anyone. The proper noun Celtic. How do you pronounce it? I’ve heard /SEL-tic/ and /KEL-tic/. Actual Celtic people (from other countries, if that helps) tend to … --- ## [What would happen if you fell into a volcano?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-you-fell-into-a-volcano/843299)
**Author:** [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-happen-if-you-fell-into-a-volcano/843299 "2019-11-18T23:40:02Z")
In the last few weeks, my late-night channel-surfing has treated me to Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Lost World, Return of the King, and Joe Versus the Volcano. Which set me to wondering: Let’s assume a Holly… --- ## [What Americans dont understand about Public Healthcare (YouTube Video)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-americans-dont-understand-about-public-healthcare-youtube-video/843389)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-americans-dont-understand-about-public-healthcare-youtube-video/843389 "2019-11-18T19:31:22Z")
I wanted to post this video as I found it quite compelling. It’s basically a Europe’s perspective on what American’s don’t get about public healthcare. The target audience who doesn’t get it might surprise you, as I th… --- ## [Buying a new car - how important for dealership to be located close to home? Also, auto brokers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-car-how-important-for-dealership-to-be-located-close-to-home-also-auto-brokers/843527)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buying-a-new-car-how-important-for-dealership-to-be-located-close-to-home-also-auto-brokers/843527 "2019-11-18T18:53:57Z")
I’m considering buying a new car. A very good friend has a cousin who is an auto broker and can, he says, locate a car for me. Apparently I just tell him the make, model, and package/color I want and he can locate it, ar… --- ## [How to deal with this teacher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-deal-with-this-teacher/843456)
**Author:** [@Awgrimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Awgrimm)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-deal-with-this-teacher/843456 "2019-11-18T16:58:35Z")
Not sure what to title this post, but I’m seeking advice on how to handle an issue with my 15 year old daughter and her grades. Specifically how to handle what I am worried might be an underperforming teacher. Let’s call… --- ## [It takes THIS much water to make (insert product here)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-takes-this-much-water-to-make-insert-product-here/843254)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-takes-this-much-water-to-make-insert-product-here/843254 "2019-11-18T12:00:04Z")
I put this in IMHO because I’m not sure it has a direct answer. I see posted, usually on Facebook how we should think before we eat (certain item) Because it takes 40 gallons of water (making up number) to make a singl… --- ## [Are you planning to be buried?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-planning-to-be-buried/596241)
**Author:** [@Lubricious\_Integument](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lubricious_Integument)\ **Replies:** 155\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-planning-to-be-buried/596241 "2019-10-22T21:56:15Z")
Motivated by this thread: When your time on this mortal coil passes do you want to be buried? Frankly I don’t see the point. My final college courses will be at a medical school, and when they’re done with me whatever… --- ## [Considering getting a dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considering-getting-a-dog/843491)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considering-getting-a-dog/843491 "2019-11-18T02:47:54Z")
So I have been openly invaded this week by mice. My house, being built back in the 70s in what was once a farm field on the then outskirts of a very small farm town has always had mice in the walls. This is probably th… --- ## [How would you rate or choose a high school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-rate-or-choose-a-high-school/843328)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2019, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-rate-or-choose-a-high-school/843328 "2019-11-18T02:34:28Z")
Let’s say your moving to an area and wish to put your kid in a public high school. Money is no issue and you can choose a high school over a wide area. How would you do it? Would you base it on things like ACT scores? … --- ## [Your Preferred Method For Ingesting THC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-method-for-ingesting-thc/843581)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2019, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-preferred-method-for-ingesting-thc/843581 "2019-11-17T21:02:06Z")
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