# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=618 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 619 --- ## [Fasten seat-belt sign vs. passenger's need to use restroom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fasten-seat-belt-sign-vs-passengers-need-to-use-restroom/786380)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 1:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fasten-seat-belt-sign-vs-passengers-need-to-use-restroom/786380 "2017-05-12T13:25:20Z")
Another airline story, this time a passenger complaining that she was not allowed to use restroom when the plane experienced turbulence. Now, usually I side with the airline in such instances - and I still think the air… --- ## [Trump the neologist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-the-neologist/786373)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-the-neologist/786373 "2017-05-12T12:53:05Z")
Trump is so inventive that he coins wonderful new phrases at the drop of a hat. Prime the pump will now have Trump’s picture next to it when you check out its figurative use in a dictionary. Or not. From an interview w… --- ## [Have you ever been a best man or maid of honor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-a-best-man-or-maid-of-honor/786296)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-been-a-best-man-or-maid-of-honor/786296 "2017-05-12T08:21:47Z")
NOT just a groomsman or bridesmaid, ring bearer or flower girl, officiant, orator, or music performer at a wedding. ONLY if you’ve been the #1 person on the groom or bride’s side. --- ## [Sin, Cos, and 360°](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sin-cos-and-360/786384)
**Author:** [@sitchensis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sitchensis)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sin-cos-and-360/786384 "2017-05-12T04:41:07Z")
I’ve been playing around with traversing using horizontal distances and compass azimuths. I’ve been finding latitudes and departures using Sin and Cos. For example given an azimuth of 32° the Sin of the angle is equal to… --- ## [Has your place of employment fired anyone over their addicton to technology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-your-place-of-employment-fired-anyone-over-their-addicton-to-technology/786016)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-your-place-of-employment-fired-anyone-over-their-addicton-to-technology/786016 "2017-05-12T03:59:19Z")
It happened this week in the store where I’m a cashier. The rule is simple: No phoning or tweeting during your work hours. First offense, you lose a day of work. Second offense, you lose a week of work. Third offense, yo… --- ## [A question for guys who cut their own hair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-guys-who-cut-their-own-hair/786344)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-guys-who-cut-their-own-hair/786344 "2017-05-12T02:09:26Z")
How do you do the back of the neck? For many years now, I’ve either had my wife cut my hair or I do it myself. Running a clipper with a #1 or #2 guard over my head is a no-brainer. But when I do it myself, I have a hard… --- ## [Your best uncontrollable laughter at inappropriate event/situation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-best-uncontrollable-laughter-at-inappropriate-event-situation/785968)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-best-uncontrollable-laughter-at-inappropriate-event-situation/785968 "2017-05-11T23:05:30Z")
I have several long stories, but I’ll start with two shorter tales One was a common situation: little brother ripped the loudest fart in history during a “silent meditation on God” moment in church. The wooden pew turbo… --- ## [Is this a rude or polite thing to say?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-rude-or-polite-thing-to-say/786308)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-a-rude-or-polite-thing-to-say/786308 "2017-05-11T20:45:01Z")
Jane, Jon, Mark, and a handful of others are having a conversation. The topic being: Deal breakers for people who they could not date: Mark: “I could never date a woman who is taller than me. Too awkward.” Jon: “For me… --- ## [Man, Boy, Brother (as intensifiers/exclamations)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-boy-brother-as-intensifiers-exclamations/786365)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-boy-brother-as-intensifiers-exclamations/786365 "2017-05-11T20:42:22Z")
These are all used this way. “Man, was I thirsty …”, “Boy was I tired …”. Or in the case of “brother” more of an exclamation of frustration. “Oh, brother!” I don’t think there’s anything similar on the female side. I w… --- ## [Brightest android tablet to date?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brightest-android-tablet-to-date/786266)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brightest-android-tablet-to-date/786266 "2017-05-11T20:34:17Z")
Looking for a new android tablet and would like to prioritize on the screen quality and brightness regardless of price. What’s the best by specifications and in your personal opinion? --- ## [I don't want to be a bird landlord (Needs answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-want-to-be-a-bird-landlord-needs-answer-fast/786293)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-want-to-be-a-bird-landlord-needs-answer-fast/786293 "2017-05-11T20:06:33Z")
I have a second story deck, which means the patio out back is covered. I have robins trying to set up shop in the rafters. They’re trying to bring all of their building materials before actually constructing their nest… --- ## [What are some human endurance feats not get accomplished](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-human-endurance-feats-not-get-accomplished/785183)
**Author:** [@ssgenius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ssgenius)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-some-human-endurance-feats-not-get-accomplished/785183 "2017-05-11T18:51:56Z")
What are some human endurance feats not yet accomplished but possible? Swimming across the Atlantic ? Swimming across the Pacific ? Crossing the Sahara desert on foot? Crossing Australia in the long axis by foot ? By… --- ## [Co-retailing or sharing retail space - anybody tried this](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-retailing-or-sharing-retail-space-anybody-tried-this/786219)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/co-retailing-or-sharing-retail-space-anybody-tried-this/786219 "2017-05-11T14:45:08Z")
I know this isn’t a business forum, but there are people here who have their own businesses (or have in the past). I’ve discovered that although my shop is online-only, I’m getting a much bigger sales volume and better … --- ## [Plot holes in reality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plot-holes-in-reality/681533)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 212\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plot-holes-in-reality/681533 "2017-05-11T13:16:53Z")
Lamia’s post in this thread got me wondering about this - as well as linking to a more specific version (Plot Holes in World War II) of what I would like to do here. So… what plot holes can we pick in reality itself - w… --- ## [Pepe the Frog is Killed by Creator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pepe-the-frog-is-killed-by-creator/786150)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pepe-the-frog-is-killed-by-creator/786150 "2017-05-11T06:38:19Z")
Matt Furie, who created the Pepe the Frog character over a decade ago for his web comic, has killed the character in an admission that he can’t reclaim its image from the Alt-Right trolls who co-opted it. I wonder what… --- ## [Nothing Is Wrong Witha Low Income Guy Getting An Escort](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nothing-is-wrong-witha-low-income-guy-getting-an-escort/615160)
**Author:** [@Yakuza](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yakuza)\ **Replies:** 301\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nothing-is-wrong-witha-low-income-guy-getting-an-escort/615160 "2017-05-11T05:35:16Z")
Its a known fact that a man needs a woman. In today’s society, getting a girl has become a major challenge for guys who don’t make a decent amount of money. Not all girls are chasing after rich guys with mansions Mercede… --- ## [What's your favourite letter of the Greek alphabet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favourite-letter-of-the-greek-alphabet/785630)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favourite-letter-of-the-greek-alphabet/785630 "2017-05-11T04:07:15Z")
I know, I love them all too. But if you had to play favourites…? --- ## [I Need A Lot of Gift Suggestions For My Wife](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-lot-of-gift-suggestions-for-my-wife/786218)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-lot-of-gift-suggestions-for-my-wife/786218 "2017-05-11T02:45:20Z")
Honestly I’ve gotten her so much jewelry she could outfit the Oscars. That’s done. And now here comes Mother’s Day and, of course, her birthday’s a week after that. And I need to figure out gifts for both. I’ve secur… --- ## [Access to medical care or "Do you really want a doctor who can't afford a Ferrari?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/access-to-medical-care-or-do-you-really-want-a-doctor-who-cant-afford-a-ferrari/786115)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2017, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/access-to-medical-care-or-do-you-really-want-a-doctor-who-cant-afford-a-ferrari/786115 "2017-05-11T01:16:21Z")
In this National Review opinion piece The ‘Right’ to Health Care Kevin Williamson lays out an argument regarding access to medical care that basically says (if I am interpreting it correctly) “Life is unfair- resources… --- ## [Bed and Breakfast Recommendations near the Biltmore Estate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bed-and-breakfast-recommendations-near-the-biltmore-estate/786237)
**Author:** [@bobkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobkitty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bed-and-breakfast-recommendations-near-the-biltmore-estate/786237 "2017-05-10T23:40:55Z")
The better half and I will be traveling to see his mom in early September, and would like to stop off on the way at the Biltmore Estate. Any suggestions for quaint little B&Bs we can stay at? How about other things to … --- ## [How do you wake up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-wake-up/786142)
**Author:** [@control-z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/control-z)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-wake-up/786142 "2017-05-10T22:53:50Z")
A classic brass wind-up alarm clock, your cell phone, your kids jumping on your stomach? Poll to follow. --- ## [Describe your dream job](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-dream-job/785850)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/describe-your-dream-job/785850 "2017-05-10T21:51:54Z")
I see a thread in Café Society where there’s speculation whether or not Hoda may have been hitting the big wine glass too hard. When you think about it, her job is probably a lot of people’s idea of a dream job - you si… --- ## [Even if HRC became POTUS and there were no GOP attacks is/was Obamacare really sustainable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/even-if-hrc-became-potus-and-there-were-no-gop-attacks-is-was-obamacare-really-sustainable/786178)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/even-if-hrc-became-potus-and-there-were-no-gop-attacks-is-was-obamacare-really-sustainable/786178 "2017-05-10T21:50:34Z")
I was on Obamacare and it kept getting more and more expensive year to year in just three years between 2014 to 2017 it more than doubled in cost for me (single male - age 55-58 - no claims - healthy) and it seemed perch… --- ## [Deja Vu: Looks Like I May Have a Publisher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deja-vu-looks-like-i-may-have-a-publisher/786103)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deja-vu-looks-like-i-may-have-a-publisher/786103 "2017-05-10T20:36:12Z")
It’s been almost exactly a year since I made that announcement the first time around after receiving a letter from Ellora’s Cave informing me that they’d like to offer me a contract. Ellora’s Cave went out of business l… --- ## [What should I do about joining the Navy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-about-joining-the-navy/785249)
**Author:** [@John\_Sm1th](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Sm1th)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-do-about-joining-the-navy/785249 "2017-05-10T19:48:00Z")
Hello, I’ve recently talked with a navy recruiter and told him about a metal rod in my left thigh that was the result of a car accident three years and said that while it didn’t disqualify me, I was going to need a clea… --- ## [A healthcare system without profit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-healthcare-system-without-profit/786124)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-healthcare-system-without-profit/786124 "2017-05-10T19:35:20Z")
If our great minds were put to the task of overhauling the healthcare system and creating a non profit model for all the world to look to what would it look like? This would include research and development of drugs, pr… --- ## [Shattered Illusions Versus Genuine Misfortune](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shattered-illusions-versus-genuine-misfortune/786294)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shattered-illusions-versus-genuine-misfortune/786294 "2017-05-10T19:17:30Z")
For the past few years I’ve always contributed the maximum amount into my healthcare HSA. The way my company has it set up all your benefit elections roll over with the exception of the HSA contributions, so I’m always c… --- ## [Ever used temporary wallpaper like "Tempaper"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-used-temporary-wallpaper-like-tempaper/786222)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-used-temporary-wallpaper-like-tempaper/786222 "2017-05-10T18:25:55Z")
I’m doing some redecorating in our house. I’m about to start on my six-year-old son’s room. I’m also looking to do an accent wall in another room (which will be the library). In both places, I was thinking of some kin… --- ## [Healthcare questions for Conservatives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthcare-questions-for-conservatives/785939)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthcare-questions-for-conservatives/785939 "2017-05-10T17:09:33Z")
It is my understanding that Conservatives object to having to pay for other people’s healthcare. We’re not a society that just lets people die on the street (yet, and for the most part), so even if Paul Ryan passes his … --- ## [Is it possible to get out of this financial hole?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-out-of-this-financial-hole/557101)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2010, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-possible-to-get-out-of-this-financial-hole/557101 "2010-10-20T01:12:45Z")
I have a family member who is having major financial anxiety. The net income in her household is about $2600 per month. The bills every month (mortgage, lot rent, truck payment, insurance, credit cards, utilities, etc) a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=617) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=619)