# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=612 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 613 --- ## [Stories sound fake to me. To you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-sound-fake-to-me-to-you/787348)
**Author:** [@Gary\_T](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_T)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2017, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-sound-fake-to-me-to-you/787348 "2017-05-27T17:59:51Z")
The website Not Always Right has some entertaining stories, but they have some recurring themes that ping my BS meter (e.g., there seem to be a hell of a lot of people who say “that wasn’t so hard now, was it?”). One of … --- ## [How well can you do on this 50 question Civil War quiz?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-can-you-do-on-this-50-question-civil-war-quiz/785533)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-can-you-do-on-this-50-question-civil-war-quiz/785533 "2017-05-26T23:41:41Z")
On review it may actually be 62 questions. Not super hard but a decent challenge. I did pathetically with 44 out of 62. I would probably fail a citizenship test. I hope you can do better. --- ## [Traveling with infant in arms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traveling-with-infant-in-arms/787493)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/traveling-with-infant-in-arms/787493 "2017-05-26T23:10:18Z")
So my wife will be traveling southwest airlines on Monday and the person on the phone told her she needs proof of age for our one year old but we are out of town and don’t have any records on us. So my question is have … --- ## [British stereotypes- clichés needed!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-stereotypes-cliches-needed/787410)
**Author:** [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-stereotypes-cliches-needed/787410 "2017-05-26T22:28:53Z")
I’m looking for inspiration for an event, basically a sort of festival, 9 days long, which is hosted by a different country each year. It’s generally attended by approx 5-6 thousand people, primarily European, but some … --- ## [What weird stuff do you think about? Don't be shy..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-weird-stuff-do-you-think-about-dont-be-shy/787070)
**Author:** [@guitario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guitario)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-weird-stuff-do-you-think-about-dont-be-shy/787070 "2017-05-26T21:30:30Z")
I’m not talking about your plans for world domination, weird sexual deviances, or where you might hide the body… Just the random stuff that pops into your head. The kind of things you’d love to tell someone about… but c… --- ## [What other online forums do you use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-other-online-forums-do-you-use/787223)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-other-online-forums-do-you-use/787223 "2017-05-26T20:33:32Z")
For me, the only other one dopers would know is Reddit. I use on a once off basis a few other national forums and niche forums for various topics. Heard City-Data is pretty popular as well as Yahoo Answers with users he… --- ## [Reason for Custom Parts in Appliances etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reason-for-custom-parts-in-appliances-etc/787274)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reason-for-custom-parts-in-appliances-etc/787274 "2017-05-26T20:29:58Z")
This is about screws, bolts, and the like that are part of various appliances. My experience over the years is that these are generally not of the size and shape that you can purchase replacements for in Home Depot or Lo… --- ## [Laptop replacement question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laptop-replacement-question/787362)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laptop-replacement-question/787362 "2017-05-26T20:00:39Z")
So my main laptop (an HP) just died. It was the screen this time – it just went totally blank, after acting weird for a few days. Not a big surprise – I’ve had it since 2009, with a couple of hard drive replacements. … --- ## [Female dopers, would you comply with a mugger or rapist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-dopers-would-you-comply-with-a-mugger-or-rapist/787473)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/female-dopers-would-you-comply-with-a-mugger-or-rapist/787473 "2017-05-26T19:46:03Z")
It’s not the most comfortable topic for anyone to think about, but I think it’s important to envision the possibility of being attacked by someone for sexual gratification or financial gain even when you don’t live in a … --- ## [Most unusual convention you've attended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unusual-convention-youve-attended/787118)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unusual-convention-youve-attended/787118 "2017-05-26T19:19:12Z")
I recently got back from a transgender convention in the Northwestern U.S. By itself that’s an unusual convention, but what’s really interesting is it wasn’t held in a big city like Seattle but the small city (20, 000 o… --- ## [How would reparations work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-reparations-work/787113)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-reparations-work/787113 "2017-05-26T19:07:54Z")
Breaking off this post from the Unpopular Opinions thread, I want to address this concept in it’s own thread. I’m just curious about the nuts and bolts details of how any sort of reparations would work if it ever came t… --- ## [McDonald's mystery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-mystery/787380)
**Author:** [@mmkt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mmkt)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-mystery/787380 "2017-05-26T17:30:35Z")
What is about the food or how it’s prepared that always causes me to run to the bathroom after I eat a meal from that place? This has been the case for over 20 years. --- ## [OK Dammit, Let's Get One Thing Straight... Ermm, I Mean Established...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-dammit-lets-get-one-thing-straight-ermm-i-mean-established/787102)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-dammit-lets-get-one-thing-straight-ermm-i-mean-established/787102 "2017-05-26T15:43:44Z")
PEOPLE’S EXHIBIT A: Somebody I’m friends with on Facebook posts this on an LGBT message board: “I made my decision not to go on hormones, and that was a personal choice”. One of the first replies posted was: “Honey I… --- ## [A shorter alternative to a 4 year US HS track is offered - What does it need to have and test for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-shorter-alternative-to-a-4-year-us-hs-track-is-offered-what-does-it-need-to-have-and-test-for/787216)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-shorter-alternative-to-a-4-year-us-hs-track-is-offered-what-does-it-need-to-have-and-test-for/787216 "2017-05-26T15:23:06Z")
Let’s say that some future President becomes convinced that there needs to be an alternative to keeping 14-18 year old kids in school for 4 years who do not want to be there or who cannot perform sitting still for 8AM -3… --- ## [Once you finally gain vast wealth and power...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-you-finally-gain-vast-wealth-and-power/787340)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-you-finally-gain-vast-wealth-and-power/787340 "2017-05-26T15:21:58Z")
…what bizarre and/ or horrible aspects of your personality will be revealed? --- ## [What is the name for this fallacy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-for-this-fallacy/787306)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-name-for-this-fallacy/787306 "2017-05-26T14:31:11Z")
It’s something I have commonly found myself making. 1.) Johnny gets a new Chemistry teacher. Over the few weeks he finds out she’s has an okay personality but is a bit harsh when needed. He learns through her discussion… --- ## [Will the IRS notice if I sent my check in a day late?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-irs-notice-if-i-sent-my-check-in-a-day-late/784812)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-irs-notice-if-i-sent-my-check-in-a-day-late/784812 "2017-05-26T13:56:27Z")
I e-filed my returns, so those were received on time, but I had to mail in a check with the voucher and I didn’t get it into the mail until today, a day late. Will the IRS notice the belated postmark and if so what will … --- ## ["Moshe Dayan wore a patch on his left eye." Wait, don't you mean right eye?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moshe-dayan-wore-a-patch-on-his-left-eye-wait-dont-you-mean-right-eye/787100)
**Author:** [@Clothes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothes)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moshe-dayan-wore-a-patch-on-his-left-eye-wait-dont-you-mean-right-eye/787100 "2017-05-26T13:43:27Z")
There are certain conventions we use when describing people, and one of those is deferring to that person’s subjective viewpoint when mentioning distinctive features. The question is, why? Moshe Dayan wore a patch over … --- ## [how common is fee simple freehold in the UK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-is-fee-simple-freehold-in-the-uk/787414)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-common-is-fee-simple-freehold-in-the-uk/787414 "2017-05-26T11:23:38Z")
So I know in the past very few people actually owned land in the UK and everyone else would have some sort of tenancy or condition where they had rights to the land but the actual ownership was in the hands of a member o… --- ## [What should I do? (Medical question)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-medical-question/787387)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Fun\_Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Fun_Ball)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-medical-question/787387 "2017-05-26T10:49:35Z")
You are probably not a doctor, it is extremely unlikely you are my doctor, but I would still like your opinion. I, a healthy 40 odd year old guy that regularly exercises, feel fine but for the last 24 hours or so have b… --- ## [Are Katy Perry's words after Manchester attack being misrepresented?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-katy-perrys-words-after-manchester-attack-being-misrepresented/787352)
**Author:** [@Covfefe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covfefe)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-katy-perrys-words-after-manchester-attack-being-misrepresented/787352 "2017-05-26T06:27:44Z")
This site among other places is accusing her of politicizing the attack. When I read and listen to her quote, I don’t interpret it that way at all. Maybe because she used the words “borders” and coexist" in the same se… --- ## [Can you guess....name the top 10 worst polluting countries in the world today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-guess-name-the-top-10-worst-polluting-countries-in-the-world-today/787301)
**Author:** [@XT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XT)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-guess-name-the-top-10-worst-polluting-countries-in-the-world-today/787301 "2017-05-26T02:05:02Z")
I was watching this video earlier today and there were a few surprises on there, for me at least (I had the top 3, and probably 6 out of 10 of the list before watching). Can you 'dopers guess the top 10 without doing a … --- ## [What exactly are considered "Fuck me pumps"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-are-considered-fuck-me-pumps/620342)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-exactly-are-considered-fuck-me-pumps/620342 "2017-05-26T01:20:06Z")
A female friend and I were talking the other day and she used the term “fuck me pumps” in describing the shoes of another woman’s party attire. "Oh … you mean “hooker heels” I said. “No” she said … “hooker heels are gen… --- ## [How could someone like Newton believe in irrational things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-could-someone-like-newton-believe-in-irrational-things/784540)
**Author:** [@Complexintuition](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Complexintuition)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-could-someone-like-newton-believe-in-irrational-things/784540 "2017-05-26T00:42:43Z")
How could Isaac Newton believe in nonsense like alchemy, finding biblical codes in the bible, prophecies and all that nonsense, I mean that stuff is just silly it makes me argue if he was even smart to begin with, I mea… --- ## [What major gaffes will Trump make on his first foreign trip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-major-gaffes-will-trump-make-on-his-first-foreign-trip/787116)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-major-gaffes-will-trump-make-on-his-first-foreign-trip/787116 "2017-05-25T23:19:45Z")
I’m stunned he hasn’t said anything about “radical Islamic terrorism” yet. Anyway, I see Sicily is one of the stops on this trip. I can see him saying something like the following: These Sicilians, great people. Tough… --- ## [Help me create a training video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-create-a-training-video/785320)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-create-a-training-video/785320 "2017-05-25T20:09:41Z")
I’ve been asked tutor some colleagues of mine on a particular software package that we use at work. To make a long story short, I’ve decided I want to look into creating a video/offline webcast/youtube video/anything el… --- ## [Your mortgage vs. your yearly gross (talk me off the ledge)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-mortgage-vs-your-yearly-gross-talk-me-off-the-ledge/781453)
**Author:** [@black\_rabbit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/black_rabbit)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-mortgage-vs-your-yearly-gross-talk-me-off-the-ledge/781453 "2017-05-25T20:00:33Z")
I’m fortunate in that I’m relatively well paid (90th percentile for my MSA) in an area where the median home value is relatively low. I’m also fortunate in that both my wife and I have somewhat idiosyncratic tastes in h… --- ## [Help with understanding my grandfather's politics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-understanding-my-grandfathers-politics/787401)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-understanding-my-grandfathers-politics/787401 "2017-05-25T19:26:47Z")
I never met my grandfather as he died in 1975 and he has always been a source of interest to me. He was a flawed man, but one who my mother always idealized and put on a pedestal and so “knowing” him in any way would be … --- ## [Anyone here drive an all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-drive-an-all-electric-or-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle/776392)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-drive-an-all-electric-or-plug-in-hybrid-vehicle/776392 "2017-05-25T16:53:44Z")
I’m thinking later this year I’ll probably be looking to replace my current daily driver, a venerable '98 Corolla. I’m just starting to look at options, and I was considering a plug-in hybrid or all-electric car. My da… --- ## [One Small Slap for Hand (One. Giant Slap for Womankind?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-small-slap-for-hand-one-giant-slap-for-womankind/787239)
**Author:** [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2017, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-small-slap-for-hand-one-giant-slap-for-womankind/787239 "2017-05-25T16:50:36Z")
Cnn is showing Melania slapping away the president’s hand while on the red carpet and leaving Air Force One in Tel Aviv. Q Is it photo shopped? Did that really happen? cheap phone won’t post links Www.cnn/videos/pol… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=611) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=613)