# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=530 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 531 --- ## [Mistakes that were actually pretty cool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mistakes-that-were-actually-pretty-cool/807501)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2018, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mistakes-that-were-actually-pretty-cool/807501 "2018-01-27T14:27:46Z")
I have a folder on my desktop named “RWNO”. It was supposed to be named “TEMP” but my fingers were positioned wrong on the keyboard. It looks kinda nifty, though, so I never fixed it. What mistakes have you made that … --- ## [Why do people engage in long exchanges with trolls?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-engage-in-long-exchanges-with-trolls/806719)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2018, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-engage-in-long-exchanges-with-trolls/806719 "2018-01-27T14:25:03Z")
Maybe this belongs in ATMB. Not sure. Serious question. I realize troll-ishness is (somewhat) in the eye of the beholder, so let me slightly rephrase my question this way: why do you (if you are one who does this) go ba… --- ## [Does anyone here hang out at Reddit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-at-reddit/805853)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2018, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-hang-out-at-reddit/805853 "2018-01-27T12:41:17Z")
I’ve seen references to it, so I’ve given it a few looks. Visually, the self-proclaimed “front page of the internet” is chaotic to the eye of the newbie (not to be confused with “the eye of newt”). I’ve looked at some si… --- ## [Training my dog to bark less](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/training-my-dog-to-bark-less/807416)
**Author:** [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2018, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/training-my-dog-to-bark-less/807416 "2018-01-27T06:25:53Z")
I have a dog, Lucy, who is wonderful. We live in an apartment building. She rarely barked (not never, just not often). But one of her triggers was a lot of noise in the apartment hallway. As this was infrequent (it’s… --- ## [Simple poll based on radio station question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-based-on-radio-station-question/807526)
**Author:** [@racer72](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/racer72)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2018, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-poll-based-on-radio-station-question/807526 "2018-01-27T05:55:11Z")
Yesterday a local radio station was asking a question for callers to answer. I found the reasoning behind the answers to be very insightful. So pick your answer and please state why you made that decision. --- ## [Will the issue of divorce scare off men from getting married?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-issue-of-divorce-scare-off-men-from-getting-married/803991)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 303\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-issue-of-divorce-scare-off-men-from-getting-married/803991 "2018-01-26T22:36:27Z")
I have 2 relatives where in both cases, they were formally married but at one point the wife in the relationship just up and decided she wanted a divorce. No, the husband wasnt abusive or being unfaithful. He was doing h… --- ## [Have you ever puked in bed? (not drunk)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-puked-in-bed-not-drunk/807088)
**Author:** [@Contemplation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contemplation)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-puked-in-bed-not-drunk/807088 "2018-01-26T22:28:32Z")
Have you ever puked in you bed or while you were sleep simply from being sick, and not from being drunk or drugged? --- ## [Something is chewing holes in my car's coolant reservoir, wtf can I do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-is-chewing-holes-in-my-cars-coolant-reservoir-wtf-can-i-do/807463)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-is-chewing-holes-in-my-cars-coolant-reservoir-wtf-can-i-do/807463 "2018-01-26T17:15:31Z")
I replaced it once because rats or mice or squirrels or something chewed holes in it, now the replacement one has holes too. I put poisoned bait in my garage, and set three traps in my garage, none of which has caught a… --- ## [Anyone else smoke ONE cigarette a day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-smoke-one-cigarette-a-day/807528)
**Author:** [@Lamoral](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamoral)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-smoke-one-cigarette-a-day/807528 "2018-01-26T17:08:13Z")
Each morning with my coffee I smoke one hand-rolled cigarette rolled with high quality pipe tobacco (a Burley blend, NOT an aromatic.) I smoke it more as you would a cigar, puffing lightly and only occasionally inhaling … --- ## [Advice on picking a second undergrad degree?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-picking-a-second-undergrad-degree/807522)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-on-picking-a-second-undergrad-degree/807522 "2018-01-26T16:43:05Z")
My employer will pay for most of the cost of an undergrad degree. I already have a Bachelor of Public Administration, but I’m not eligible for reimbursement of a graduate degree for another 4 years. In the meantime, it… --- ## ["I guarantee to sell your house, or I will buy it from you!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guarantee-to-sell-your-house-or-i-will-buy-it-from-you/807442)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guarantee-to-sell-your-house-or-i-will-buy-it-from-you/807442 "2018-01-26T14:20:41Z")
A local radio station constantly plays an ad from a local real estate agent. In the ad she claims to sell 20X more homes than anyone else in the area, and that, “If your house doesn’t sell, I will buy it from you!” Soun… --- ## [Does US want to help Koreans unite or to attack them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-us-want-to-help-koreans-unite-or-to-attack-them/806852)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-us-want-to-help-koreans-unite-or-to-attack-them/806852 "2018-01-26T14:19:57Z")
For whatever reason, there is huge progress in uniting the two Koreas in the recent few weeks, the emergency line has been reinstated, North will even send several hundred sportists to the winter olympics and they will g… --- ## [Living in Boise - plans for 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-in-boise-plans-for-2021/807398)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-in-boise-plans-for-2021/807398 "2018-01-26T05:00:49Z")
We are looking to move north of Colorado in three years because let’s be honest, Denver & the Front Range traffic and house prices is turning this area into a mini Los Angeles. I am thinking of Boise/Nampa with it’s les… --- ## [Any travel tips for Mexico City?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-travel-tips-for-mexico-city/807150)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Lowry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Lowry)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-travel-tips-for-mexico-city/807150 "2018-01-26T03:46:04Z")
Two friends of mine were planning on going for a long weekend trip to Mexico City and I decided to tag along. Does anyone live there or have been there recently and have tips on what to do/not do? We’d be going for a lon… --- ## [2015 Honda CRV brake rotor replacement Q](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2015-honda-crv-brake-rotor-replacement-q/807453)
**Author:** [@somepumpkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/somepumpkin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2015-honda-crv-brake-rotor-replacement-q/807453 "2018-01-26T02:30:31Z")
2WD, 2015 Honda CRV. 4-squirrels. 4-doors. My wife’s car shakes like a paint mixer when the brakes are applied. The car has less than 60K miles on it, and I’ve replaced these rotors 2 times. Well, I didn’t… we had the … --- ## [This fellow in my office....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-fellow-in-my-office/807236)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-fellow-in-my-office/807236 "2018-01-26T01:32:12Z")
I’m in the kitchen about to heat up my lunch. This fellow comes in, takes a plastic knife out of the drawer, pierces the plastic film of his frozen entree, then throws the knife in the trash. The knife gets about .5 se… --- ## [So now "pink pussy hats" are offensive??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-now-pink-pussy-hats-are-offensive/806986)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2018, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-now-pink-pussy-hats-are-offensive/806986 "2018-01-26T00:51:06Z")
This out that thepink pussyhats worn in the womens parade last year are now seen as offensive. Why? The above article states " The sentiment that the pink pussyhat excludes and is offensive to transgender women and gend… --- ## [What Happens When Your Child Outgrows Their Nanny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-your-child-outgrows-their-nanny/806833)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-when-your-child-outgrows-their-nanny/806833 "2018-01-25T20:42:43Z")
I’ve seen a couple of movies and TV shows (real and fictional) where wealthy families have hired nannies for their children. In at least two, the kids are either in or approaching their teens. How does that work? I cann… --- ## [Best place to celebrate Mardi Gras besides New Orleans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-place-to-celebrate-mardi-gras-besides-new-orleans/807350)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-place-to-celebrate-mardi-gras-besides-new-orleans/807350 "2018-01-25T19:16:27Z")
They know how to make gumbo and such better than anyone, but I’m sure the residents of Nawwlins don’t have a lockdown on parties and parades. What other cities throw themselves a big ol’ bash on Fat Tuesday? I’m aware … --- ## [Oxford University gave students 15 extra minutes to take exams.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oxford-university-gave-students-15-extra-minutes-to-take-exams/807284)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oxford-university-gave-students-15-extra-minutes-to-take-exams/807284 "2018-01-25T18:19:46Z")
In Maths and Computers. Hoping to increase female scores.:smack::rolleyes: https://www.google.com/amp/www.telegraph.co.uk/education/2018/01/22/oxford-university-gives-women-time-pass-exams/amp/ --- ## [What jobs would you hate to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-jobs-would-you-hate-to-do/807041)
**Author:** [@Reecejackox](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reecejackox)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-jobs-would-you-hate-to-do/807041 "2018-01-25T13:48:55Z")
I would say Chef(not a great cook) Weightlifter (not very strong) Builder(would be no good) --- ## [How can these people live with themselves morally ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-these-people-live-with-themselves-morally/807430)
**Author:** [@ssgenius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ssgenius)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2018, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-these-people-live-with-themselves-morally/807430 "2018-01-25T11:42:56Z")
Listening on the radio, there are often these hour long infomercial spots. They will have titles such as Investing in Real Estate Retirement radio Women and money Money matters Real Estate weekly New America fund… --- ## [How often do you need to replace your sneakers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-need-to-replace-your-sneakers/718807)
**Author:** [@sara20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sara20)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2015, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-often-do-you-need-to-replace-your-sneakers/718807 "2015-05-04T05:36:44Z")
I have read that they should be replaced twice a year. I wear new balance sneakers and shoes and when I take out the insole it is very thin and has no arch support, the arch support appears to be built into the shoe itse… --- ## [If I like doing it so will you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-like-doing-it-so-will-you/807307)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-like-doing-it-so-will-you/807307 "2018-01-24T20:54:11Z")
The thought crossed my mind today about how unique or not unique we are. I found an old bicycle put out at the curb and brought it home and started rebuilding it. I took out every nut and bolt, sanded everything, repacke… --- ## [Peritonitis and Atypical Bipolar Disorder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peritonitis-and-atypical-bipolar-disorder/807005)
**Author:** [@SeniorCitizen007](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeniorCitizen007)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peritonitis-and-atypical-bipolar-disorder/807005 "2018-01-24T20:43:24Z")
I was married or 10 years to someone who suffered from an atypical form of bipolar disorder who, around the age of 6, had been hospitalised with peritonitis caused by her appendix. Whilst I was with her I attended Manic-… --- ## [Will people get "back pay" for work during the Government Shut Down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-people-get-back-pay-for-work-during-the-government-shut-down/807251)
**Author:** [@McDeath\_the\_Mad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McDeath_the_Mad)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-people-get-back-pay-for-work-during-the-government-shut-down/807251 "2018-01-24T20:19:20Z")
Now that the US government is funded for another few weeks, will any government employee who had to work over the weekend (basically essential services type employees) now be compensated for their time? Would they have … --- ## [Best way to unload a rental property underwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-unload-a-rental-property-underwater/806765)
**Author:** [@mazinger\_z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mazinger_z)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-way-to-unload-a-rental-property-underwater/806765 "2018-01-24T19:43:19Z")
I’ve been trying to use the search function on this site to see if this has been discussed before, but all I get is a blank page. Regardless, I have a townhouse with renters who have been there for 3 years and their lea… --- ## [Deciding the fate of an older dog with cancer.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deciding-the-fate-of-an-older-dog-with-cancer/805766)
**Author:** [@JKilez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKilez)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deciding-the-fate-of-an-older-dog-with-cancer/805766 "2018-01-24T19:16:05Z")
Over the last couple of weeks, my 11-year-old greyhound started going lame in her already game back leg. I took her to the vet, and x-rays show that she has a large tumor on her femur that is most likely osteosarcoma (bo… --- ## [Thoughts about same day delivery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-about-same-day-delivery/806966)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-about-same-day-delivery/806966 "2018-01-24T18:55:58Z")
I find myself having unfavorable thoughts about same day delivery, and thought I’d solicit others’ opinions. I’m pretty sure most if not all of my reaction reflects old-fogeyism, so I hoped a discussion might slow my de… --- ## [How would you call out this person's bad behavior at work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-call-out-this-persons-bad-behavior-at-work/806862)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2018, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-call-out-this-persons-bad-behavior-at-work/806862 "2018-01-24T18:15:54Z")
I know how to deal with difficult people, but what i’m unclear on is how to handle snakey people. I have two coworkers who are constantly battling each other. Most of the time I stay out of it because it’s not my busin… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=529) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=531)