# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=481 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 482 --- ## [Fact Bombs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fact-bombs/817549)
**Author:** [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fact-bombs/817549 "2018-07-10T13:17:00Z")
If your experience is at all like mine, you might have noticed a recent uptick in conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, and all-around woo. Without speculating about the causes (which might just be confirmation bias on my … --- ## [What to do if you suspect Munchausen by proxy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-munchausen-by-proxy/817622)
**Author:** [@Can\_Handle\_the\_Truth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Can_Handle_the_Truth)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-if-you-suspect-munchausen-by-proxy/817622 "2018-07-10T12:59:47Z")
I have a friend who has been married for 40 years. A few years after he was married he began suffering from terrible pain in his head. No doctor has been able to determine the cause of the pain. No pain medication, presc… --- ## [Ways to (continue to) be a (good) influence in lives of nephews?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-continue-to-be-a-good-influence-in-lives-of-nephews/817606)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ways-to-continue-to-be-a-good-influence-in-lives-of-nephews/817606 "2018-07-10T12:01:34Z")
My two nephews, one of whom is starting middle school soon, live a very long travel distance from me. I like to think I’ve been a good influence to them; I try to visit whenever I can (and thus not being able to, or not … --- ## ["Reincarnation" and Immigration.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reincarnation-and-immigration/817345)
**Author:** [@Contemplation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contemplation)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reincarnation-and-immigration/817345 "2018-07-10T11:02:22Z")
If someone claims to be reincarnated and provides specific details about their past life, including their previous social security number, should they be allowed to immigrate freely to the country that they claim they we… --- ## [Are These Terms Offensive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-terms-offensive/817552)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-terms-offensive/817552 "2018-07-10T04:45:13Z")
You opinions please --- ## [Best Doper Quote You Wish You Had Said](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-doper-quote-you-wish-you-had-said/292126)
**Author:** [@Sevo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sevo)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-doper-quote-you-wish-you-had-said/292126 "2018-07-10T03:50:22Z")
What are the great quotes/one-liners you’ve seen lately? (Quoting yourself is not allowed). My favorite from the last few months goes to Qadgop the Mercotan last December when pitting his Xmas tree: “May the agony of y… --- ## [Willing to trade... does it ever work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/willing-to-trade-does-it-ever-work/817446)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/willing-to-trade-does-it-ever-work/817446 "2018-07-09T21:47:49Z")
I just saw an ad on Facebook: (Translation and bolding mine.) I can’t imagine a situation where someone has a 2006 Mustang GT convertible and just happens to be in the market for a 2014 Spyder (sort of a 3-wheeled moto… --- ## [How much to tip hotel housekeeping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-to-tip-hotel-housekeeping/817331)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-to-tip-hotel-housekeeping/817331 "2018-07-09T20:31:11Z")
What is the appropriate amount to tip housekeeping for a 6 night stay in Alexandria, VA? Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk --- ## [Who is the tallest woman you know (6ft +)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-tallest-woman-you-know-6ft/817515)
**Author:** [@EricaRoche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EricaRoche)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-tallest-woman-you-know-6ft/817515 "2018-07-09T17:50:47Z")
Is it true that tall woman have a problem with being “lanky” more so than men (not a problem with femininity but just looking ungracious in movement above a certain height)? --- ## [Why is discussing a family's income / personal earnings with children considered taboo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-discussing-a-familys-income-personal-earnings-with-children-considered-taboo/817416)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-discussing-a-familys-income-personal-earnings-with-children-considered-taboo/817416 "2018-07-09T17:31:27Z")
I’m not much a TV watcher, but I was recently watching an old episode of Home Improvement and one of Tim Allen’s character’s kids asks Tim how much money he makes. Being a sitcom, Tim makes some joke, essentially respond… --- ## [If you are white and were called a "wypipo", would you be offended?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-white-and-were-called-a-wypipo-would-you-be-offended/813752)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-are-white-and-were-called-a-wypipo-would-you-be-offended/813752 "2018-07-09T14:16:57Z")
Apparently this is a new (to me, at least) attempt at coming up with an anti-white insult and is (maybe) becoming a thing. To me, the term is so ludicrous that I’d be giggling at it, not offended. It sounds like baby-ta… --- ## [Help name a new kitten](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-name-a-new-kitten/816638)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-name-a-new-kitten/816638 "2018-07-09T12:17:35Z")
Here are a few pictures of my new 3.5 month old female kitten along with the current roommates, Chan and Gamma: Imgur: The magic of the Internet Chan is the Persian, Gamma is the tuxedo. I didn’t name Chan but I did na… --- ## [What would make you flee (or fight)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-flee-or-fight/816803)
**Author:** [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-make-you-flee-or-fight/816803 "2018-07-09T10:28:56Z")
In this political climate in the U.S. and elsewhere, I’ve been thinking a lot about what would make me get out of dodge (watching the Handmaids Tale isn’t helping my mood). For my family, it would be fairly simple, but … --- ## [Most popular milder forms for certain swear words](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-popular-milder-forms-for-certain-swear-words/817525)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jay_Z)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-popular-milder-forms-for-certain-swear-words/817525 "2018-07-09T05:02:23Z")
Generally I would consider “darn” as the most common euphemism for “damn.” Though I suppose “drat” would be up there. Likewise “heck” for “hell.” What are some others? I guess I have heard “motherlover” used. I have… --- ## [Considering a New Car. Tariff implications? Buy time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considering-a-new-car-tariff-implications-buy-time/817463)
**Author:** [@LordHarry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LordHarry)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considering-a-new-car-tariff-implications-buy-time/817463 "2018-07-09T02:32:22Z")
I am planning to buy a new car within the next year. I was anticipating buying a car in November or December, when usually there are good deals. But given the tariff / trade war situation, would I be wise to buy earlier?… --- ## [Do you know a functioning "drug addict"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-a-functioning-drug-addict/817455)
**Author:** [@EricaRoche](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EricaRoche)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-a-functioning-drug-addict/817455 "2018-07-08T19:08:29Z")
Of both pharmaceutical drugs and illicit drugs? I suppose at one time I was. I was in university and with some psychological issues I forged a prescription continuously for 3 months of benzos along with codeine. Saved me… --- ## [What are people from your city/town/area called?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-people-from-your-city-town-area-called/319883)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-people-from-your-city-town-area-called/319883 "2018-07-08T17:43:45Z")
People from/in New York are New Yorkers. People living in San Diego are San Diegans. People in Seattle, I’ve heard, are called Seattelites. Here, in Phoenix, we’re Phoenians. …Or something to that nature. Not quite sure… --- ## [In your experience, who enjoys pushing buttons more, boys or girls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-your-experience-who-enjoys-pushing-buttons-more-boys-or-girls/817469)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-your-experience-who-enjoys-pushing-buttons-more-boys-or-girls/817469 "2018-07-08T17:23:57Z")
See thread title. Poll coming. ETA. Physical buttons. Not getting on one’s nerves. --- ## [Homeowners' insurance question: now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeowners-insurance-question-now-what/817235)
**Author:** [@Ulf\_the\_Unwashed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulf_the_Unwashed)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeowners-insurance-question-now-what/817235 "2018-07-08T00:35:05Z")
We had some water damage to a ceiling. Nothing fell down, nothing is currently leaking, the issue that allowed the water in has been resolved. But a section of the ceiling is discolored and broken up and sagging in parts… --- ## [Slang terms for money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slang-terms-for-money/817238)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slang-terms-for-money/817238 "2018-07-08T00:28:42Z")
“Money” slang. Any language. Any currency. Any denomination. Specific coins and notes, or in general. You can specify these things if you like, but it’s not necessary. We have Google. :wink: What you got? quid buck … --- ## [Allergic to fruit?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allergic-to-fruit/817437)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allergic-to-fruit/817437 "2018-07-07T19:16:02Z")
Anyone else allergic to fruit? Weirdest thing, I thought it was just coincidence, but I’ve paid attention and decided it’s not (the reaction). It started with bananas…scratchy throat, itchy inner ear, prickly tongue/li… --- ## [How reliable is testing for proving people crazy (or not)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-reliable-is-testing-for-proving-people-crazy-or-not/817185)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-reliable-is-testing-for-proving-people-crazy-or-not/817185 "2018-07-07T13:19:58Z")
One of Sheldon Cooper’s memes is “I’m not crazy. My mother had me tested.” Can tests really prove if a person is crazy or not? What types of mental illness can be proven with a test? What type of test? How objective wou… --- ## [Anyone ever heard of a staphyloma?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-heard-of-a-staphyloma/814016)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-heard-of-a-staphyloma/814016 "2018-07-07T03:53:21Z")
So Moon Unit has been going through a few medical things. She had a brain MRI done recently, which luckily turned up no structural issues (she’s been having what appear to be short seizures; since confirmed via EEG). B… --- ## [1980's USSR VS 2018 NATO and Vice Versa?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1980s-ussr-vs-2018-nato-and-vice-versa/817373)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1980s-ussr-vs-2018-nato-and-vice-versa/817373 "2018-07-07T01:52:03Z")
Due to shenanigans the mid to late 1980’s Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact states have materialised and replaced the equivalent current population and territory that it controlled during its existence, 2018 Russia and former… --- ## [Where to find developer for small app project?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-find-developer-for-small-app-project/817350)
**Author:** [@picker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-find-developer-for-small-app-project/817350 "2018-07-07T00:06:24Z")
Hi all I have a small app I am looking to develop. Looking for opinions on the best places and ways to solicit developer response without being overwhelmed by commercial firms and the like. The project itself is posted… --- ## [Why would Scott Pruitt buy a used mattress from a Trump hotel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-scott-pruitt-buy-a-used-mattress-from-a-trump-hotel/817370)
**Author:** [@ginman999](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ginman999)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-would-scott-pruitt-buy-a-used-mattress-from-a-trump-hotel/817370 "2018-07-06T21:28:29Z")
Why would Scott Pruitt buy a used mattress from a Trump hotel? A pee stained mattress would be bought by Trump. shipped to a Trump hotel as a trophy and latter acquired by a Trump lackey to hold on to. just a thought --- ## [Anybody have a better idea on how to fight forest fires?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-have-a-better-idea-on-how-to-fight-forest-fires/817332)
**Author:** [@Razncain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Razncain)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-have-a-better-idea-on-how-to-fight-forest-fires/817332 "2018-07-06T19:45:26Z")
Although it’s got virtually zero national news thus far, Spring Fire has exploded in Southern CO to over 100,000 acres burnt this morning, and could very easily break the all time record for largest fire recorded in CO’s… --- ## [Why do people continue to wage a war on body hair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-continue-to-wage-a-war-on-body-hair/816725)
**Author:** [@Contemplation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contemplation)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-continue-to-wage-a-war-on-body-hair/816725 "2018-07-06T19:27:45Z")
Why do people still razor shave, wax, and pluck in 2018? Some jobs still require men to have completely smooth jaws. Women are often expected to have baby smooth legs. Hairs sticking out of a woman’s bikini is conside… --- ## [What is the proper way to heal a shoulder injury?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-proper-way-to-heal-a-shoulder-injury/817344)
**Author:** [@Carla.Liz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carla.Liz)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-proper-way-to-heal-a-shoulder-injury/817344 "2018-07-06T18:51:30Z")
Is it to immobilize it (as in a cast) until it heals? Here’s what happened to me: I was doing push ups some 6 months ago and noticed pain on my right shoulder, instead of stopping I pushed through it (a bad idea.) Since… --- ## [What Are The Fireworks Laws Where You Live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-fireworks-laws-where-you-live/816943)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-fireworks-laws-where-you-live/816943 "2018-07-06T18:36:56Z")
I live in Missouri, whose fireworks laws are (or were, see below) rather complicated, but basically amount to “anything goes.” Buying Them All along various interstate highways throughout the Show-Me State are brick-an… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=480) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=482)