# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=422 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 423 --- ## [Did a dog every east your homework for real?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-a-dog-every-east-your-homework-for-real/829258)
**Author:** [@TSBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TSBG)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-a-dog-every-east-your-homework-for-real/829258 "2019-02-20T22:46:54Z")
And if so, was it homework on paper, or something a little more tempting like a building made of sugar cubes and frosting? --- ## [What's your favorite lip balm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-lip-balm/829493)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-lip-balm/829493 "2019-02-20T20:09:38Z")
I’ve traditionally been a Carmex guy but I bought an EOS egg and it’s been on my desk for a while. I’m underwhelmed by it. It doesn’t feel very smooth but it does have a decent amount of menthol in it. I think I’m goi… --- ## [Know any strong tasting foods that will make the elderly want to eat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-any-strong-tasting-foods-that-will-make-the-elderly-want-to-eat/829679)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-any-strong-tasting-foods-that-will-make-the-elderly-want-to-eat/829679 "2019-02-20T19:31:02Z")
Our sense of smell and taste grows less strong with age. For many elderly, this leads to a loss of appetite; food is just bland. It may also lead to the elderly oversalting or oversugaring their food. Such diminishing t… --- ## [When did pickup trucks get so expensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-pickup-trucks-get-so-expensive/829554)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-pickup-trucks-get-so-expensive/829554 "2019-02-20T18:19:12Z")
Ever since I’ve owned property I’ve always thought it would be a good, practical thing to own a pickup truck. Over the years I’ve priced new pickup trucks and they are outrageously expensive. These days, a new pickup t… --- ## [2019. Are you feeling Optimistic or Pessimistic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-are-you-feeling-optimistic-or-pessimistic/826951)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2019-are-you-feeling-optimistic-or-pessimistic/826951 "2019-02-20T17:31:42Z")
I think I may actually be feeling a very slight bit of optimism. How about you guys? --- ## [George Mendonsa, The Kissing Sailor......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-mendonsa-the-kissing-sailor/829784)
**Author:** [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-mendonsa-the-kissing-sailor/829784 "2019-02-20T12:41:30Z")
George Mendonsa just passed away. He was confirmed as the sailor in the iconic photo in Times Square abruptly grabbing a strange woman (actually a nurse), bending her over and planting a big fat kiss during celebrations… --- ## [Any off the wall ideas to test the 'life is a simulation' theory?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-off-the-wall-ideas-to-test-the-life-is-a-simulation-theory/829383)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 10:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-off-the-wall-ideas-to-test-the-life-is-a-simulation-theory/829383 "2019-02-20T10:08:53Z")
I was watching a Twilight Zone ep about a guy sent on a long space mission in suspended animation. It occurred to me one way to try and test it would be to try and break it. If the backdrop is just illusion…sending out … --- ## ['Red, White and Blue' etc.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-white-and-blue-etc/829420)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 9:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-white-and-blue-etc/829420 "2019-02-20T09:35:19Z")
I learned it high school French class. My teacher was very enthusiastic about her French heritage. And she said in France it’s blue, white and red. (I just tried to do it in French. But the spellchecker on my phone won’… --- ## [Recommendations for inexpensive Windows 10 tablet (or convertible) to use when teaching classes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-inexpensive-windows-10-tablet-or-convertible-to-use-when-teaching-classes/829721)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 9:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommendations-for-inexpensive-windows-10-tablet-or-convertible-to-use-when-teaching-classes/829721 "2019-02-20T09:00:13Z")
I travel quite a bit teaching classes, humping my 11" laptop and a projector in a messenger bag. I’d like to leave the laptop behind and start using a tablet, primarily to reduce weight. Many of my classes have PPT pre… --- ## [How to get last night riot into the news?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-last-night-riot-into-the-news/829731)
**Author:** [@blueslipper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blueslipper)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-get-last-night-riot-into-the-news/829731 "2019-02-20T08:34:10Z")
There was a riot near Springvale McDonalds after the Summer Festival. There were riot Police-police and horse Police and violence. Media usually loves reporting this stuff. Nothing in today’s news. I feel there is some k… --- ## [Is there any way to safely cut down a loose branch about 40' up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-safely-cut-down-a-loose-branch-about-40-up/829646)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-safely-cut-down-a-loose-branch-about-40-up/829646 "2019-02-20T08:30:11Z")
There is a tree that is right above where the cars are Parked, causing some people I know to have to park their cars elsewhere out of fear the loose branch will fall and damage the cars. It looks to be maybe 2-4" thick,… --- ## [Do they still make MP3 Players?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-they-still-make-mp3-players/820496)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 8:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-they-still-make-mp3-players/820496 "2019-02-20T08:27:34Z")
That aren’t iPods? Here’s what I want: a device I can connect to my PC, I copy MP3s to it and it plays them. That would seem to be harder to find than you think. My old Creative player is showing its age and I would li… --- ## [Is too much capsaicin is dangerous/harmful? (TMI)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-too-much-capsaicin-is-dangerous-harmful-tmi/829810)
**Author:** [@Barack\_Obama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barack_Obama)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-too-much-capsaicin-is-dangerous-harmful-tmi/829810 "2019-02-20T08:09:59Z")
So sometimes I eat too much excessively hot food (eating things around a million scolvic units) and will poop light colored blood. It’s happened maybe 5 times in my whole life over the course of years, and each time It’s… --- ## [I don't always buy a car, but when I do, I prefer to know what I'm doing.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-always-buy-a-car-but-when-i-do-i-prefer-to-know-what-im-doing/829777)
**Author:** [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-always-buy-a-car-but-when-i-do-i-prefer-to-know-what-im-doing/829777 "2019-02-20T06:58:24Z")
My current car is 20 years old. The trunk doesn’t open anymore, and something is about to fall off the bottom of it. It’s time for something better, and thanks to my new job, I can afford to get something better. Howe… --- ## [Anybody been watching the PBS series "Dictator's Playbook?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-been-watching-the-pbs-series-dictators-playbook/829740)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-been-watching-the-pbs-series-dictators-playbook/829740 "2019-02-20T02:36:27Z")
Dictator’s Playbook. Hard to watch without seeing parallels with our current situation. --- ## [For what we are about to receive, may the Lord make us truly thankful](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-what-we-are-about-to-receive-may-the-lord-make-us-truly-thankful/829751)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2019, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-what-we-are-about-to-receive-may-the-lord-make-us-truly-thankful/829751 "2019-02-20T01:31:06Z")
‘For what we are about to receive, may the Lord make us truly thankful’ is a prayer said before meals. I’m not sure I quite get it. Is the pray-er not thankful for the food, and praying to God to make him thankful? Si… --- ## [Steiff animals worth anything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steiff-animals-worth-anything/829859)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steiff-animals-worth-anything/829859 "2019-02-19T23:31:31Z")
As my wife and I are preparing to move, we found a small collection of Steiff animals and we are wondering if they are worth trying to sell. And how. --- ## ["It's all about the Benjamins, baby" -- anti-Semitic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-all-about-the-benjamins-baby-anti-semitic/829356)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-all-about-the-benjamins-baby-anti-semitic/829356 "2019-02-19T16:17:31Z")
I read that a Muslim Congresswoman, Ilhan Omar, has been condemned by her own party leadership for anti-Semitic tweets. I was shocked and wanted to see the despicable tweets with my own eyes. In response to someone els… --- ## [Exercise Bike: RPM or Resistance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exercise-bike-rpm-or-resistance/407040)
**Author:** [@Raza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raza)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exercise-bike-rpm-or-resistance/407040 "2019-02-19T14:22:13Z")
I just got a recumbent bike (magnetic resistance) a few days ago, and so far I am enjoying it. Setting the resistance fairly high doesn’t bother me at all, which leads to my question: In general, which would be a “bett… --- ## [Time to buy a new propane grill, what is the best outside grill for the money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-buy-a-new-propane-grill-what-is-the-best-outside-grill-for-the-money/449328)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2008, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-buy-a-new-propane-grill-what-is-the-best-outside-grill-for-the-money/449328 "2008-05-25T23:29:52Z")
My trusty cheap $159 propane grill has just about died. It lasted only 6 years. I have already replaced the heat diffuser and the grill on it but now the gas burner is rusted out and working poorly. My prior grill last m… --- ## [Pimple-popping vids: explain their fascination](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pimple-popping-vids-explain-their-fascination/749803)
**Author:** [@Waltzes\_with\_Cacti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waltzes_with_Cacti)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pimple-popping-vids-explain-their-fascination/749803 "2019-02-19T07:09:38Z")
I’ve recently discovered that Youtube offers a tremendous number of vids depicting pimples, cysts and boils being either popped by non-medical amateurs or else lanced and drained by physicians. There is a pimple-popping … --- ## [Poll: Have You Ever Worn Blackface?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-have-you-ever-worn-blackface/829079)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2019, 2:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-have-you-ever-worn-blackface/829079 "2019-02-19T02:44:57Z")
I just read this article: Virginia’s attorney general admits wearing blackface in college Frankly this surprised me (both him and the Governor) as I have never worn blackface and never seen anyone around me wear it. So… --- ## [National parks or similar you can get to without a car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-parks-or-similar-you-can-get-to-without-a-car/829729)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-parks-or-similar-you-can-get-to-without-a-car/829729 "2019-02-18T21:08:03Z")
I have been wanting to explore more of the national parks/monuments/historic sites. I drive a ridiculous amount in my everyday life and seriously prefer to not drive when on vacation. Which parks can be reached by bus/… --- ## [Any Doper beekkeepers? I'm thinking of starting.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-doper-beekkeepers-im-thinking-of-starting/829700)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-doper-beekkeepers-im-thinking-of-starting/829700 "2019-02-18T20:43:59Z")
I’m taking classes sponsored by the local beekeeper’s association in March. I don’t plan to make money with it (although that would be nice). I’m just interested in bees and maybe they’ll improve my pastures. It’s expens… --- ## [Building my new iMac](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-my-new-imac/829574)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-my-new-imac/829574 "2019-02-18T12:47:54Z")
Okay, so I am going to be buying a new computer and have decided to go with an iMac. Apple haters, no need to chime in here. My main use for this computer other than browsing the Internet will be photo editing using Li… --- ## [How do you protect a cat's paw wound?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-protect-a-cats-paw-wound/829681)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-protect-a-cats-paw-wound/829681 "2019-02-18T10:17:55Z")
I got one of my cats shaved today (he needs it) and the attendant noticed that one of his claws had grown long enough to dig into one of his pads and bleed a little. What’s the best way to disinfect a recalcitrant cat’s… --- ## [Ford Flex. Does anyone have experience with one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ford-flex-does-anyone-have-experience-with-one/827648)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ford-flex-does-anyone-have-experience-with-one/827648 "2019-02-18T05:56:35Z")
We’re looking at replacing a car, and the Ford Flex has bubbled up to the top of the list. If you don’t know it, it’s kind of a cross between a minivan and a SUV. Does anyone have one, and want to give a review of it? … --- ## [Robert Deniro vs. Dennis Rodman Who is the better man?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-deniro-vs-dennis-rodman-who-is-the-better-man/815952)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-deniro-vs-dennis-rodman-who-is-the-better-man/815952 "2019-02-18T03:57:41Z")
President Trump is making a historic meeting with the leader of North Korea. Actor Robert Deniroused his chance to call slam Trump, call him the F- word, and generally puts him down. And the audience at the Tony’s give … --- ## [When to replace laptop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-replace-laptop/829618)
**Author:** [@dflower](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dflower)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-to-replace-laptop/829618 "2019-02-18T02:35:02Z")
I have used this laptop PC for almost 10 years now. Should I buy a replacement now or wait for it to die? I fear loosing all my files if it dies. But I can’t afford to spend money unnecessarily. I see that laptops can… --- ## [When women say they don't need anything for birthday/Valentine's/anniversary etc.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-women-say-they-dont-need-anything-for-birthday-valentines-anniversary-etc/829615)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2019, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-women-say-they-dont-need-anything-for-birthday-valentines-anniversary-etc/829615 "2019-02-18T00:59:08Z")
Question mainly for lady Dopers, of course, but men welcome to chime in as well: There’s a whole Facebook meme about Admiral Ackbar from Star Wars (“It’s a trap!”) along with the heading/caption of “when your GF/wife te… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=421) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=423)