# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=525 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 526 --- ## [Women: What are your clothing preferences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-what-are-your-clothing-preferences/808428)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-what-are-your-clothing-preferences/808428 "2018-02-13T06:15:35Z")
Assume there are no social constraints, no dress code requirements, nothing that indicates how you should dress. What would you put on? Dress or pants? Hosiery/socks or bare legs? Shoes or not? Other options I obvio… --- ## ["Fitness tracking app Strava gives away location of secret US army bases"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitness-tracking-app-strava-gives-away-location-of-secret-us-army-bases/807701)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2018, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fitness-tracking-app-strava-gives-away-location-of-secret-us-army-bases/807701 "2018-02-13T01:50:39Z")
Well, dang. :smack: I guess it’s a good thing somebody noticed this. The Guardian There are some interesting pictures with the article. --- ## [Does plane travel need to be this safe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-plane-travel-need-to-be-this-safe/808651)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-plane-travel-need-to-be-this-safe/808651 "2018-02-12T23:07:54Z")
How much cost would be saved if we settled for the same level of safety as auto travel? Is plane travel just scarier such that two planes went down every week, that people would just stop flying? WHat does that say about… --- ## [Food Help to the Poor US Population in the 50.s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-help-to-the-poor-us-population-in-the-50-s/808675)
**Author:** [@Simple\_Mind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simple_Mind)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-help-to-the-poor-us-population-in-the-50-s/808675 "2018-02-12T22:30:25Z")
Hi everybody, I am reading a book ("AVA’S MAN, by Rick Bragg), in it it’s mentioned that sometimes in the early 50.s, the poor of the south received from the government food in the form of cheese, caned fruits, caned me… --- ## [Formerly active lurkers: Why don't you post any more?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formerly-active-lurkers-why-dont-you-post-any-more/807474)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/formerly-active-lurkers-why-dont-you-post-any-more/807474 "2018-02-12T20:09:19Z")
For my part, the conversations here just aren’t as diverse and interesting as they once were…or I thought them to be, perhaps. I stop in and check the new posts a couple times a week and it is the same people beating th… --- ## [What's a good way to branch out and become more social in Uni?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-way-to-branch-out-and-become-more-social-in-uni/806940)
**Author:** [@BloodStalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BloodStalk)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-way-to-branch-out-and-become-more-social-in-uni/806940 "2018-02-12T18:40:06Z")
I am a second year student in uni and I need advice on becoming more social. Normally, I’m pretty quiet and introverted and not that outgoing tbh. So far, I have like 3 friends at Uni and they are part of a larger social… --- ## [Good archery set for beginners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-archery-set-for-beginners/676606)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-archery-set-for-beginners/676606 "2018-02-12T16:57:41Z")
I’d like to try out archery, but most beginning sets seem to be for children. What’s a decent one for adults? I’m looking for a basic bow, not a crossbow, a reasonable number of arrows, and a target. I can probably rustl… --- ## [Teach me how to wear glasses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-me-how-to-wear-glasses/763777)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teach-me-how-to-wear-glasses/763777 "2016-09-04T22:08:08Z")
I’m in my late 40s, and have only recently begun using glasses for certain situations. Having had very good eyesight until now, I find myself untrained in how to deal with needing them, planning for when I need them and … --- ## [Admittedly, I don't have kids....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admittedly-i-dont-have-kids/808314)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/admittedly-i-dont-have-kids/808314 "2018-02-12T14:14:59Z")
But is it really that hard to have your children not act like monkeys when dining at a restaurant? I would think that if you can’t get your child to not act like a monkey at a restaurant, maybe taking them to a restaura… --- ## [Will Route 66 Ever Be Recommissioned?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-route-66-ever-be-recommissioned/805246)
**Author:** [@golffan1963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/golffan1963)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-route-66-ever-be-recommissioned/805246 "2018-02-12T13:45:43Z")
Seems like a good idea to me, given the yearning for nostalgia… --- ## [I just found out about sheet masks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-out-about-sheet-masks/808598)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-found-out-about-sheet-masks/808598 "2018-02-12T12:52:08Z")
Okay, so I don’t get out much. I had to look this up, but a sheet mask is a skin care thing: Apparently they started in Korea, but now lots of companies sell them. You can subscribe to a sheet mask place and get them m… --- ## [Lacing Ice Skating Shoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lacing-ice-skating-shoes/808650)
**Author:** [@molten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/molten)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 8:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lacing-ice-skating-shoes/808650 "2018-02-12T08:07:51Z")
I cannot fully lace the show so that my foot isn’t moving in it when I skate. I have a skin condition that makes me unable to apply full force, and I am not sure I am strong enough to lace the shoe. Is there a different … --- ## [Translate two phrases? (American English to "American" Spanish")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/translate-two-phrases-american-english-to-american-spanish/808520)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/translate-two-phrases-american-english-to-american-spanish/808520 "2018-02-12T00:56:46Z")
A co-worker and I are arranging to produce a Spanish language version of an existing brochure. I copied the English text from the brochure and saved it as a Word file, and my co-worker then paid to get it translated. Bu… --- ## [American flag in pickup trucks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-flag-in-pickup-trucks/808238)
**Author:** [@Karlman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Karlman)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-flag-in-pickup-trucks/808238 "2018-02-11T23:50:11Z")
What’s with all these people I see lately driving around in pickups with an American flag flying from a pole mounted in the bed of the truck? Usually white dudes driving, who look like they enjoy hunting. Never saw the… --- ## [A camera for wildlife photography](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-camera-for-wildlife-photography/808506)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-camera-for-wildlife-photography/808506 "2018-02-11T22:14:45Z")
A mate of mine has just retired. Sensibly, he wants to keep busy and has thought of taking up wildlife photography (he lives on the southern coast of England.) He is a complete beginner at taking pictures. What sort of … --- ## [Browsing for answers...or is that Answers for browsing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/browsing-for-answers-or-is-that-answers-for-browsing/808476)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/browsing-for-answers-or-is-that-answers-for-browsing/808476 "2018-02-11T21:33:12Z")
What Windows browser do you use? I’ve got a new machine with Window Edge, and I’m wondering about the newest incarnations of Firefox, Chrome, Opera or what have you. Which one is fastest? Safest? Reliablest? --- ## [Dendritic patterns slightly repulsive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dendritic-patterns-slightly-repulsive/808305)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dendritic-patterns-slightly-repulsive/808305 "2018-02-11T20:22:11Z")
Is it hardwired into our brains to find dendritic patterns unattractive or even repelling on some level? A) On a scale of 1 to 10 (1=shriek out loud and recoil in horror when viewing; 10=I love ‘em so much I painted a b… --- ## [How to beat North Korea](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-beat-north-korea/808164)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-beat-north-korea/808164 "2018-02-11T19:29:04Z")
So instead of using bombs and soldiers to kill off the Kim regime’s brainwashed population why don’t we use capitalism? Let’s offer Un $10 billion dollars to give up turn the country over to the South and retire to Switz… --- ## [Best way to set up a prepaid card? (Trying to help kid manage college spending)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-set-up-a-prepaid-card-trying-to-help-kid-manage-college-spending/808623)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-set-up-a-prepaid-card-trying-to-help-kid-manage-college-spending/808623 "2018-02-11T17:45:44Z")
I think my thread title sums it up. We want our son to have access to money, but not just give him an open-ended credit card. Any suggestions? One person suggested we consider giving him a Gift Card with a couple hu… --- ## [Describe your nightmare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-nightmare/522204)
**Author:** [@Hedda\_Rosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hedda_Rosa)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-nightmare/522204 "2018-02-11T16:46:31Z")
What was your most frightening or disturbing nightmare? The one that still gives you a little shiver when you think of it? That you hope you never, ever have again? We’ve been househunting recently and my worst nightmar… --- ## [How can you deal with how infuriating bigots can be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-deal-with-how-infuriating-bigots-can-be/807460)
**Author:** [@BloodStalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BloodStalk)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-you-deal-with-how-infuriating-bigots-can-be/807460 "2018-02-11T16:35:44Z")
This is based off my discussion with recent bigots and it just irritates me how ignorant and close minded they can be and how they don’t seem to understand that their views are harmful and any criticism they receive is ‘… --- ## [Did you have an imaginary friend as a child?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-have-an-imaginary-friend-as-a-child/808542)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-have-an-imaginary-friend-as-a-child/808542 "2018-02-11T15:12:57Z")
I just celebrated my 54th birthday the last day of January, which makes my childhood a half century ago, yet I still remember my imaginary friend that I had when I was 4 years old. Her name was Honey. This video reminded… --- ## [“Force” as a term for individual soldiers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/force-as-a-term-for-individual-soldiers/808546)
**Author:** [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 2:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/force-as-a-term-for-individual-soldiers/808546 "2018-02-11T14:54:07Z")
There’s a long history of the word “force” being used in a military context to mean a unit or organization or even an operational unit (Delta Force, Air Force, “an infantry force seized the hill”) and its plural, “forces… --- ## [Hot water heater help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-water-heater-help/808356)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-water-heater-help/808356 "2018-02-11T13:18:34Z")
I’m putting this here instead of GQ because even though hopefully there is only one answer I understand there may be other opinions. My old hot water heater was corroded on the bottom and I had it replaced a couple of m… --- ## [Aspies and the world of work - Advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aspies-and-the-world-of-work-advice/808430)
**Author:** [@thecontantorbiter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thecontantorbiter)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aspies-and-the-world-of-work-advice/808430 "2018-02-11T10:33:40Z")
Hello, Does anyone have insight into this? I’m looking for advice, links, ideas… anything to encourage my brother (22) to start thinking about work. He has some understanding of computer repairs (not coding) e.g., fixin… --- ## [Confused by this "happy porg" video??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-by-this-happy-porg-video/808394)
**Author:** [@Anise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anise)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2018, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/confused-by-this-happy-porg-video/808394 "2018-02-11T03:22:58Z")
Hey all, So a search for “happy porg” brought up this video. And that is the title. But this was posted in June 2015, and there isn’t a porg to be found in it. But the word does show up on a building, so… does the word … --- ## [Ever met or known a Mafia member?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-met-or-known-a-mafia-member/808162)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-met-or-known-a-mafia-member/808162 "2018-02-10T22:05:49Z")
for the most part they are not friends with non Mafia people but meeting them is not rare. My uncle on mother’s side was Italian and ran his own construction company in NJ and was said to have some “run ins” with the mo… --- ## [Adjustable Bed recommendations & advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adjustable-bed-recommendations-advice/808587)
**Author:** [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adjustable-bed-recommendations-advice/808587 "2018-02-10T17:50:46Z")
I need to sleep with my head elevated due to issues with my esophagus, and a wedge pillow isn’t working out too well. I’m considering getting an adjustable bed. Do you have any experience to share, advice on brands to ge… --- ## [Tablets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tablets/802920)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tablets/802920 "2018-02-10T15:53:05Z")
Some of you probably know that I’m behind the times when it comes to new gadgets. Last year, Mrs. L.A. said we should get a tablet for our vacations. I don’t remember the justification. So let’s say we get a tablet. … --- ## [Did you get a flu shot this year? Did you get the flu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-get-a-flu-shot-this-year-did-you-get-the-flu/808352)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2018, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-get-a-flu-shot-this-year-did-you-get-the-flu/808352 "2018-02-10T06:15:58Z")
The flu vaccine this year is especially ineffective. It’s effectiveness was being estimated around 30%, and the data now coming in shows it’s probably even worse than that. So I’m curious, how did the Doper population m… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=524) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=526)