# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=46 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 47 --- ## [What's going on with guys who sound like "Boomhauer" (character from King of the Hill show)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-with-guys-who-sound-like-boomhauer-character-from-king-of-the-hill-show/1020277)
**Author:** [@MW\_Degen\_Gamblr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MW_Degen_Gamblr)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-with-guys-who-sound-like-boomhauer-character-from-king-of-the-hill-show/1020277 "2025-07-04T16:26:15Z")
Art imitates life. Life imitates art. If anyone has spent some time in the south they’ll bump into a middle aged guy who rambles on and on. It’s not only his flow of thought that is disorganized. But the way words flow … --- ## [Tell Me About Naragansett Bay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-naragansett-bay/1020381)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-naragansett-bay/1020381 "2025-07-04T04:51:40Z")
New England Dopers - input needed! My wife and I only have about a day to tour an area. While we considered Mystic, CT area, ideally I am imaging a circuit car tour around Naragansett Bay, RI. On Apple’s Map App, it look… --- ## [Would you press this magic button?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-press-this-magic-button/1020093)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 209\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-press-this-magic-button/1020093 "2025-07-04T02:09:51Z")
You get a magic button that when pressed makes every single person in the world have the same morals and ideological beliefs as you. No one will know if you press it and their new beliefs will be with them until they die… --- ## [The impact of context switching on depression and anxiety](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-impact-of-context-switching-on-depression-and-anxiety/1020364)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-impact-of-context-switching-on-depression-and-anxiety/1020364 "2025-07-03T17:19:19Z")
Continuing the discussion from Demanding cites for things that would take you 2 second to look up is lazy: Please tell me more about this. It could be useful knowledge. --- ## [What drives the evolution of play behaviors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-drives-the-evolution-of-play-behaviors/1020385)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-drives-the-evolution-of-play-behaviors/1020385 "2025-07-03T16:37:10Z")
Came up in a thread about dinosaur and related monster movies. Play seems to have been a convergent evolutionary feature in several lines. But many other lines not. What drives its development? --- ## [Stockmarket musings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stockmarket-musings/1018333)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stockmarket-musings/1018333 "2025-07-03T15:22:05Z")
Although the markets have been turbulent in recent months, and most still languish below where they started this year, many analysts have been surprised by how relatively sanguine the market response to really, really cr… --- ## [Do language learning apps presume that you’re starting from Square One?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-language-learning-apps-presume-that-you-re-starting-from-square-one/1020414)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2025, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-language-learning-apps-presume-that-you-re-starting-from-square-one/1020414 "2025-07-03T13:10:32Z")
I’d like to improve my Spanish. Yes, I’ve been out of daily Spanish lessons for 35 years,but I still retain enough vocabulary that I can get the gist of very simple sentences, and I can express myself, albeit simply and … --- ## [Never been to Costco? What huge businesses/experiences have you foregone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-been-to-costco-what-huge-businesses-experiences-have-you-foregone/1020112)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/never-been-to-costco-what-huge-businesses-experiences-have-you-foregone/1020112 "2025-07-02T20:55:13Z")
I thought of this when reading a thread about Costco food courts - never been to a Costco and have no desire to. Despite one being maybe a block from my work. Haven’t been to Ikea either. So what other businesses/expe… --- ## [Ever had your house TPed? Or TP a house yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-your-house-tped-or-tp-a-house-yourself/1020248)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-your-house-tped-or-tp-a-house-yourself/1020248 "2025-07-02T18:11:51Z")
The house across the street got TPed last night. I imagine it was for the 10-11 yr old girl who is in cheerleading. What are your thoughts about TPing? I never did it myself, and none of my kids were ever on teams or … --- ## [Car warranty opinion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-warranty-opinion/1020367)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-warranty-opinion/1020367 "2025-07-02T16:55:12Z")
My wifes car had an exhaust manifold gasket replaced. It’s a 2018 Subaru. Ok, that was done X amount of miles ago (not sure of the number). Service guy says, “Yup, it needs done again, and it’s under the replacement warr… --- ## [Looking for a dream job](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-dream-job/1020223)
**Author:** [@longtry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/longtry)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-dream-job/1020223 "2025-07-02T13:19:31Z")
I want to start over with a new career. Here I’m making a few assumptions: that I can learn the skills needed for the job, and that, as an individual, I’m ignorant of thousands of job types, since it’s a big world out th… --- ## [New Cheap PC for Windows 11 or supporting Discourse discussion {Also obsoleting Browsers & OP systems}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-cheap-pc-for-windows-11-or-supporting-discourse-discussion-also-obsoleting-browsers-op-systems/1016577)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-cheap-pc-for-windows-11-or-supporting-discourse-discussion-also-obsoleting-browsers-op-systems/1016577 "2025-07-02T12:38:36Z")
Continuing the discussion from Apparently I'm going to be kicked off the boards (Discourse upcoming incompatibility){New cheap PC posts moved out}: I’m moving a lot of posts out. Note: Many of these posts were relevant… --- ## [Licensed drivers who are non citizens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/licensed-drivers-who-are-non-citizens/1020259)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/licensed-drivers-who-are-non-citizens/1020259 "2025-07-02T11:40:21Z")
For all I know, there my be 51 different answers to this, which is why it is here, and not in “Factual,” but how are non-citizens licensed to drive? are they still issued driver’s licenses like the ones we all got before… --- ## [How best to deal with winged ants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-best-to-deal-with-winged-ants/1020295)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-best-to-deal-with-winged-ants/1020295 "2025-07-02T08:30:29Z")
First off, her is a cite. I was hoping folk could share what has/hasn’t worked for you. In past years, we have periodically seen pharaoh ants in our house. They are quickly controlled with Terro ant killer. 3 days ag… --- ## [The longest time you have spent apart from your other half? How was it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-longest-time-you-have-spent-apart-from-your-other-half-how-was-it/1020292)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-longest-time-you-have-spent-apart-from-your-other-half-how-was-it/1020292 "2025-07-02T01:22:21Z")
As June is coming to a close, I reflect on how it has been the longest darned June in my memory of many Junes over the years. My better half and her sister went to Rio de Janeiro to visit family at the beginning of the … --- ## [How to Remove Accumulated Water Scale from SS Appliance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-remove-accumulated-water-scale-from-ss-appliance/1020250)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-remove-accumulated-water-scale-from-ss-appliance/1020250 "2025-07-01T22:17:31Z")
I have a fridge with the typical brushed stainless steel face. The brushing grain is horizontal. It also has a wonderful design defect: the water dispenser in the freezer door dribbles water down the front of the fridge… --- ## [Community college type classes become free for all adults, and are set up to work with people's schedules. What do you take](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-college-type-classes-become-free-for-all-adults-and-are-set-up-to-work-with-peoples-schedules-what-do-you-take/1020283)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-college-type-classes-become-free-for-all-adults-and-are-set-up-to-work-with-peoples-schedules-what-do-you-take/1020283 "2025-07-01T19:43:49Z")
So assume in an effort to create third places as well as to help teach the public useful skills, the government decides to offer free community college classes to any adults. The classes aren’t graded or require study ou… --- ## [Why put a GPS tracker in a car?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-put-a-gps-tracker-in-a-car/1011592)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-put-a-gps-tracker-in-a-car/1011592 "2025-07-01T02:41:22Z")
I just saw an online ad for a little GPS chip you can hide in a car (presumably yours). The chip lets you track the car’s location via an app. What’s the purpose of this? My first thought is that it’s an anti-theft dev… --- ## [About Flowmaster Quick-Install 400A Fill Valve](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-flowmaster-quick-install-400a-fill-valve/1020323)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-flowmaster-quick-install-400a-fill-valve/1020323 "2025-07-01T02:34:04Z")
Many amateur and professional plumbers may be familiar with the Flowmaster (Quick Install) 400A Fill Valve which is like an all-in-one, once and done fill valve sold at Walmart and all hardware stores. It is very common … --- ## [Tell Me About Hearing aids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-hearing-aids/1020266)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-hearing-aids/1020266 "2025-07-01T01:57:33Z")
I just got my annual school-bus physical. I passed but the doc told me that I will need a hearing aid to pass next year. At my age I suppose it is to be expected. I know hearing aids in the US have undergone a regulator… --- ## [Microsoft Office renewal now up to $129.!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-office-renewal-now-up-to-129/1016700)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/microsoft-office-renewal-now-up-to-129/1016700 "2025-06-30T22:46:37Z")
I’m long retired. I use Word and Excel sporadically only out of habit cuz I use to use them at work and I’m familiar with the commands. This entire renewal process for software that you formerly could buy and use forev… --- ## [Snowblower price question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowblower-price-question/1020302)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snowblower-price-question/1020302 "2025-06-30T17:19:34Z")
So, we are moving out of the mountains. No more plow truck, no more tractor. But we will still be getting plenty of snow and have a big driveway and concrete patio. I’m wondering when would be a good time to get a snowb… --- ## [Contrarian opinion: AI will soon hit a wall; no apocalypse will happen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contrarian-opinion-ai-will-soon-hit-a-wall-no-apocalypse-will-happen/997707)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contrarian-opinion-ai-will-soon-hit-a-wall-no-apocalypse-will-happen/997707 "2025-06-30T13:57:43Z")
Here’s an interesting article about the doomsayers: Nope. Now, it’s true that AI has done some incredible things lately. I was playing around with Google’s Gemini the other day. Pretty amazing. So is Midjourney. Jus… --- ## [Thiel Interview In New York Times](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thiel-interview-in-new-york-times/1020184)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thiel-interview-in-new-york-times/1020184 "2025-06-30T05:07:55Z")
Peter Thiel had an hour long interview with Ross Douthayt in the New York Tjmes. It covers some strange territory, so I was curious what interested Dopers thought about his views. I’ll give my two cents following this … --- ## [What would be in a Hell masquerading as Heaven?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-in-a-hell-masquerading-as-heaven/1020135)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-in-a-hell-masquerading-as-heaven/1020135 "2025-06-30T00:03:19Z")
Let’s pretend the conventional ideas of heaven and hell are real. Let’s also pretend the Devil is a trickster and will make people think there in Heaven but actually in Hell just as a joke. So what passive things that se… --- ## [What’s the Best Accidental Freebie You’ve Ever Gotten?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-the-best-accidental-freebie-you-ve-ever-gotten/1019731)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-the-best-accidental-freebie-you-ve-ever-gotten/1019731 "2025-06-29T22:41:31Z")
After waiting seven months for my new, beautiful black Rollei 35 AF film camera, it jammed on frame three. I sent it back, and a month and a half later, a silver replacement arrived—looked great, worked perfectly. A week… --- ## [Fake things you wish were real](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-things-you-wish-were-real/1020199)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-things-you-wish-were-real/1020199 "2025-06-29T22:27:30Z")
Many years ago they published a April fools joke promo for a new racing video game featuring famous fictional characters. The picture was Gandalf riding a weird medieval looking vehicle with fireworks strapped to it. I w… --- ## [Making and sending an important encrypted document to someone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-and-sending-an-important-encrypted-document-to-someone/1020234)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-and-sending-an-important-encrypted-document-to-someone/1020234 "2025-06-29T21:55:13Z")
I believe there is a factual answer, but mods are free to move this if they think there’s a better place for it. I live alone in Montana, over 1,600 miles away from my only daughter in Oklahoma. While I don’t expect to … --- ## [What's with PETA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-peta/1019874)
**Author:** [@Hari\_Seldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hari_Seldon)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-with-peta/1019874 "2025-06-29T17:56:57Z")
For the past couple months, we’ve been getting two or three solicitations a week from them. I have never been enamored with them anyway since I am not vegan and it would seem hypocritical to pretend to support them. Bu… --- ## [Nina the Cat: Small, but Mighty (has pix)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nina-the-cat-small-but-mighty-has-pix/1012724)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nina-the-cat-small-but-mighty-has-pix/1012724 "2025-06-29T17:27:13Z")
We have a new cat! The boychik really wanted a black cat, and since I’ve kinda wanted another cat too, for Chanukah, we went to the shelter and adopted Selina Kyle Maccaby, Nina for short (or Ninotchka, for very short, … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=45) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=47)