# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=514 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 515 --- ## [Common movie hostage situation: Would you take the shot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-movie-hostage-situation-would-you-take-the-shot/810123)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2018, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/common-movie-hostage-situation-would-you-take-the-shot/810123 "2018-03-18T00:34:52Z")
Common scenario in the movies. Bad guy grabs a hostage, stands behinds hostage and says “drop your weapon or I’ll blow her brains out!” or something to that effect. Generally always has his head at least partially expos… --- ## [Know anything about the 1970 Jaguar XJ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-anything-about-the-1970-jaguar-xj/810653)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/know-anything-about-the-1970-jaguar-xj/810653 "2018-03-17T23:52:09Z")
I’ve stumbled across a sort of beat up 1970 Jag. Looks nice but I don’t know how it drives yet. But the price is so right I’ve got to question it. Anyone have any tips for what I should ask/know about? --- ## [What's the coolest insignificant thing you've done lately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-coolest-insignificant-thing-youve-done-lately/810025)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-coolest-insignificant-thing-youve-done-lately/810025 "2018-03-17T23:25:05Z")
And I do mean, “insignificant.” No bragging about rushing into a burning house to rescue a dozen puppies, or building your own reusable orbital vehicle in your garage on the weekends. I mean things that made you feel dis… --- ## [The earliest year modern tech could be replicated (time traveler scenario)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-earliest-year-modern-tech-could-be-replicated-time-traveler-scenario/810450)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-earliest-year-modern-tech-could-be-replicated-time-traveler-scenario/810450 "2018-03-17T16:15:31Z")
You’ve been charged with selecting one everyday modern tech object (smartphone, computer, your George Forman grill – no large hadron colliders unless you have one in your house) and carrying it to a past year. The hope i… --- ## [Hmmm... Anybody know what this Facebook scam is?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hmmm-anybody-know-what-this-facebook-scam-is/810730)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hmmm-anybody-know-what-this-facebook-scam-is/810730 "2018-03-17T14:45:06Z")
I get on FB this morning and see I have a message from a girl named Ashley. Facebook is telling me “Ashley” wants to connect with me. In the body of the message, is just a GIF of a leprechaun dancing a jig (lol). I cli… --- ## [What should I look for in a quality pre-owned suit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-quality-pre-owned-suit/810632)
**Author:** [@D.E.S.K.Top668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D.E.S.K.Top668)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-look-for-in-a-quality-pre-owned-suit/810632 "2018-03-17T14:44:54Z")
TL,DR synopsis at bottom. My wife and I have been invited to a wedding as guests. The theme is “20’s Deco,” but I’ve been told that keeping with the theme is not a major consideration due to financial considerations fo… --- ## [Smells and/or Tastes that Everyone Loves but You Abhor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smells-and-or-tastes-that-everyone-loves-but-you-abhor/773483)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smells-and-or-tastes-that-everyone-loves-but-you-abhor/773483 "2018-03-17T14:40:54Z")
To me, coffee smells like burnt wet socks mixed with dog shit and cat piss. The few times I have tried it, it tasted like charred dirt water. Tea also tastes like dirt water to me but the smell is not completely disgust… --- ## [Are americans too obsessed with home renovations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-americans-too-obsessed-with-home-renovations/810295)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-americans-too-obsessed-with-home-renovations/810295 "2018-03-17T14:40:36Z")
I foundthis interesting articlewhich states for many homes going thru remodeling, nothing really is wrong. BUT, people are convinced that they MUST do some big (and expensive) upgrades. What do you all think? --- ## [What life stories fascinate you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-life-stories-fascinate-you/810561)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-life-stories-fascinate-you/810561 "2018-03-17T14:30:17Z")
There are documentaries and memoirs out there on a bunch of subjects, but there are two subjects in particular that fascinate me: Long-term kidnapping victims - The crime of being locked up and tortured, hidden from t… --- ## [Will we ever see a middle-class backlash against college?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-we-ever-see-a-middle-class-backlash-against-college/810357)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-we-ever-see-a-middle-class-backlash-against-college/810357 "2018-03-17T13:22:05Z")
Americans split on whether a 4-year college degree is worth the cost. Maybe I’m too privileged to see what is going on, but I can’t imagine telling an academically strong and pragmatically-minded young person to not bot… --- ## [Question for non-Americans - Auction "talk"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-non-americans-auction-talk/810649)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-non-americans-auction-talk/810649 "2018-03-17T10:24:34Z")
Here is a video of how American auctions are often run. The auctioneer will have a special way of talking or patter. Is this common in other countries or do they do something different? Here is a video of an auctioneer… --- ## [asking for a relative anyone take/use Dexamethasone ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-for-a-relative-anyone-take-use-dexamethasone/810717)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 9:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asking-for-a-relative-anyone-take-use-dexamethasone/810717 "2018-03-17T09:24:56Z")
my great aunt was told she needed Dexamethasone for her copd anyone use this ? are the side effects bad ? does it work ? all opinions considered … thanks --- ## [How Do People Stand Working Assembly Lines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-stand-working-assembly-lines/536895)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-people-stand-working-assembly-lines/536895 "2018-03-17T06:49:29Z")
OK yesterday my temp agency in its wisdom of brilliance, decides to send me to a factory. I never worked in a factory before. Anyway my job consists of standing in front of a conveyer belt. Four bottles of ipubrofen go p… --- ## [How badly do you women stink up the bathroom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-badly-do-you-women-stink-up-the-bathroom/764005)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-badly-do-you-women-stink-up-the-bathroom/764005 "2018-03-17T05:34:11Z")
Forgive me for this weird topic. Everyone poops, and everyone stinks up the bathroom to some degree. I literally make it uninhabitable after I’m done. How bad is the air quality after the women here conduct their busines… --- ## [Airlines: Overhead Compartment Filled](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airlines-overhead-compartment-filled/810610)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2018, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airlines-overhead-compartment-filled/810610 "2018-03-17T00:51:58Z")
It’s been two years since I’ve flown, so I was wondering if much has changed regarding the room available in the overhead storage: Do airlines still encourage passengers to volunteer to check their carry-on bag at the ga… --- ## [Occluded arteries question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/occluded-arteries-question/810672)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/occluded-arteries-question/810672 "2018-03-16T22:15:06Z")
When someone says the artery was “50% blocked” do they mean the inside diameter was decreased by 50% or the area of the open cross section was decreased by 50%? --- ## [Gift expectations as father of the groom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-expectations-as-father-of-the-groom/810569)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gift-expectations-as-father-of-the-groom/810569 "2018-03-16T20:00:05Z")
Wondered if folk would share their experiences/expectations about parents of the groom contributing to a wedding or giving gifts. My only prior experience was when my daughter got married, and we paid the entirety of th… --- ## [Why do I keep destroying external hard drives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-keep-destroying-external-hard-drives/810614)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-keep-destroying-external-hard-drives/810614 "2018-03-16T16:51:20Z")
In the past five years I’ve lost three out of four external hard drives. Each one lasted about 2½ years before dying, with the first and third giving enough warning signs to save some of the data (and in retrospect the … --- ## [Should I eat a sandwich from the gas station?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-eat-a-sandwich-from-the-gas-station/810535)
**Author:** [@Dr.Crap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Crap)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-eat-a-sandwich-from-the-gas-station/810535 "2018-03-16T16:08:07Z")
My life coach quit. --- ## [How do you reclaim the memory of departed friends/family with dementia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-reclaim-the-memory-of-departed-friends-family-with-dementia/810643)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-reclaim-the-memory-of-departed-friends-family-with-dementia/810643 "2018-03-16T12:40:43Z")
My dad died a few years ago, after ten years of steadily worsening dementia. At the end, there were times when he was convinced that someone had fired a gun into his chair and or that someone was about to show an importa… --- ## [ToysRUs bankruptcy question- Umm, can I still return an item?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toysrus-bankruptcy-question-umm-can-i-still-return-an-item/810603)
**Author:** [@biometricks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/biometricks)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toysrus-bankruptcy-question-umm-can-i-still-return-an-item/810603 "2018-03-16T12:39:51Z")
I couldn’t find another “ToysRUs” or “Toys R Us” thread, but may have missed it. Yesterday, they announced their anticipated bankruptcy liquidation. Does anyone know if I would still be able to return an item if I went… --- ## [Dodge Dakota Driveline Issue(s)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dodge-dakota-driveline-issue-s/810305)
**Author:** [@MacCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacCat)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dodge-dakota-driveline-issue-s/810305 "2018-03-16T12:22:17Z")
2001 4WD 4.7L, automatic, Sport Club Cab. I really like everything about the truck and expect to spend to get into excellent condition. I bought in late 2014 with 136K miles, I now have 204K. It’s shifted hard since I … --- ## [Why does this woman have a Wiki bio?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-this-woman-have-a-wiki-bio/810373)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-this-woman-have-a-wiki-bio/810373 "2018-03-16T04:47:50Z")
And it’s a featured article today, too, no less: Catherine Lynch - Wikipedia Hard for me to see what sets her apart from the many thousands of other petty criminals of the past century or so and makes her Wiki-worthy. --- ## [Small businesses riffing on/appropriating trademarks from big business: What gives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-businesses-riffing-on-appropriating-trademarks-from-big-business-what-gives/810620)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-businesses-riffing-on-appropriating-trademarks-from-big-business-what-gives/810620 "2018-03-16T04:08:53Z")
What makes small business owners think they can get away with essentially stealing trademarks that belong to major, well-known companies, just by changing them slightly? Examples just from my town: The first one, I onl… --- ## [Let's ponder what's up with people who don't bathe regularly.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-ponder-whats-up-with-people-who-dont-bathe-regularly/577843)
**Author:** [@alice\_in\_wonderland](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alice_in_wonderland)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2018, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-ponder-whats-up-with-people-who-dont-bathe-regularly/577843 "2018-03-16T03:49:38Z")
So, I’ll preface this by saying that I do have a specific person in mind with this post; however, I haven’t seen him in about 20 years, have no plans to see him, and at this point I’m not that concerned with his well bei… --- ## [Would Playgrounds Work for Adults?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-playgrounds-work-for-adults/809743)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-playgrounds-work-for-adults/809743 "2018-03-15T23:30:27Z")
I loathe exercising. But I remember how much fun playgrounds were when I was a youngster. Swings, slides, teeter-totters, monkey bars. I might get off my ass once in a while if there was a place like that for grownups… --- ## [Cell phone push to talk apps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phone-push-to-talk-apps/810434)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cell-phone-push-to-talk-apps/810434 "2018-03-15T22:31:34Z")
Had anyone used these apps? If you remember Nextel, those phones had a PTT feature for instant one on one communication. There are apps in the Play Store that seem to emulate this feature and I’m thinking one might be u… --- ## [How valid is the claim that there is hatred against whites from POC everywhere?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-valid-is-the-claim-that-there-is-hatred-against-whites-from-poc-everywhere/810580)
**Author:** [@BloodStalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BloodStalk)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-valid-is-the-claim-that-there-is-hatred-against-whites-from-poc-everywhere/810580 "2018-03-15T22:30:51Z")
A fellow recently told me how he believes that hatred against whites is everywhere in America and to see, I need to go out more. I’m taking his claims with a grain of salt due to previous things he’s said, but I wanted t… --- ## [Is there any place to donate blood besides the Red Cross?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-place-to-donate-blood-besides-the-red-cross/319922)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-place-to-donate-blood-besides-the-red-cross/319922 "2018-03-15T20:48:44Z")
My step-father is a very regular platelet donor. But he really doesn’t like the Int’l Red Cross political stance. He’d prefer to donate somewhere else, but doesn’t know of anywhere else that accepts blood products. Is t… --- ## [Lawrence Krauss accused of sexual harassment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawrence-krauss-accused-of-sexual-harassment/809862)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lawrence-krauss-accused-of-sexual-harassment/809862 "2018-03-15T19:53:31Z")
Physicist, skeptic, atheist, and author (The Science of Star Trek) Lawrence Krauss has been accused by multiple women of sexual harassment, according to Buzzfeed. A number of his upcoming speaking engagements have been c… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=513) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=515)