# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=664 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 665 --- ## [What to get dad for his birthday?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-get-dad-for-his-birthday/776501)
**Author:** [@mattg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mattg)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-get-dad-for-his-birthday/776501 "2017-01-13T02:52:05Z")
Hey there! My dad’s birthday is next month and I’m starting to look for presents because he always says that I give him useless stuff (yes, I accept that all I’ve gave him is kinda useless lol) What do you think it’s a… --- ## [Meth Neighbor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meth-neighbor/774671)
**Author:** [@UpHoldsTheLaw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UpHoldsTheLaw)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meth-neighbor/774671 "2017-01-13T02:17:55Z")
I moved into an amazing apartment a month ago. I was the very first person here. I have this beautiful view, everything is brand new. The day after Thanksgiving, I was relaxing at home and getting ready for bed. I starte… --- ## [Trump and the hostile press](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-the-hostile-press/776902)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-the-hostile-press/776902 "2017-01-12T22:03:14Z")
I caught part of Trump’s press conference. I must own that despite Trump being Trump, I have some sympathy for him in this regard; many of the press corps actively campaigned against him, and now they’re publishing unsub… --- ## [Grammar: What is the name for this type of phrase?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-what-is-the-name-for-this-type-of-phrase/776977)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grammar-what-is-the-name-for-this-type-of-phrase/776977 "2017-01-12T19:09:39Z")
Help me recall a grammar term: In the following sentence, what is the name for the phrase “the Lone Star State”? Texas, the Lone Star State, is a great place to vacation. I’m drawing a total blank! --- ## [What cities/towns in the world have the most attractive people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-cities-towns-in-the-world-have-the-most-attractive-people/776407)
**Author:** [@Mr.Insaneo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Insaneo)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-cities-towns-in-the-world-have-the-most-attractive-people/776407 "2017-01-12T15:05:52Z")
Villages, towns, cities, and anything else. Out of ALL of the places you’ve been in the world, what stands out beyond the rest? When you’re shopping at a grocery store, attending a event in town, interacting with custo… --- ## [Do kids still learn Roman numerals in school?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-kids-still-learn-roman-numerals-in-school/776746)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-kids-still-learn-roman-numerals-in-school/776746 "2017-01-12T05:47:54Z")
Just wondering. One of those things that can come in handy from time to time but generally not terribly useful. --- ## [Harry Potter style magic user VS Modern soldier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-style-magic-user-vs-modern-soldier/776412)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-style-magic-user-vs-modern-soldier/776412 "2017-01-12T04:40:50Z")
For reasons of plot a challenge between the magic and non-magical worlds (it all started by the careless use of the word ‘muggle’) has been laid down and accepted, it is to be between a single witch/wizard and a modern w… --- ## [Strange Win10 problem. Clock stops. Tips? Hints?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-win10-problem-clock-stops-tips-hints/776597)
**Author:** [@Archeonomist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Archeonomist)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-win10-problem-clock-stops-tips-hints/776597 "2017-01-12T04:28:35Z")
For the past week I’ve been trying to figure out what’s going on with my PC’s clock - (that is - the one that displays time and date). Every time I turn my PC on, it seems that time and date is back at what it was when … --- ## [Windows 8.1 to Windows 10 - would you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-8-1-to-windows-10-would-you/776876)
**Author:** [@up\_the\_junction](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/up_the_junction)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/windows-8-1-to-windows-10-would-you/776876 "2017-01-12T02:59:33Z")
I don’t have a great need to upgrade though, from what I understand, the whole Bluetooth thing is far easier in 10. Iirc, there were issues with 10 but I assume that’s all been taken care of. Not really aware of anyth… --- ## [Need Santiago (Chile) recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-santiago-chile-recommendations/776933)
**Author:** [@Isosleepy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isosleepy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-santiago-chile-recommendations/776933 "2017-01-12T02:39:34Z")
i may be able to add 3 days to a biz trip to Santiago Chile. Would love some recommendations as to what to see/do. Of particular interest are wine tours which combine food and wine tasting, and with those tours I like … --- ## [workmans comp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workmans-comp/776369)
**Author:** [@crww](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crww)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/workmans-comp/776369 "2017-01-12T00:28:29Z")
If secrtary has go to the post office to pickup the mail as part of her job and falls on icy step at the post office, who’s at liability. Assume the state is Rhode Island --- ## [Being in a crowd](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-in-a-crowd/776745)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/being-in-a-crowd/776745 "2017-01-11T23:27:08Z")
How do you feel about being in a huge crowd, like at a concert or a demonstration or whatever? --- ## ["Some people are looking for reasons to be offended"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-people-are-looking-for-reasons-to-be-offended/776415)
**Author:** [@Maurie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maurie)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-people-are-looking-for-reasons-to-be-offended/776415 "2017-01-11T22:34:59Z")
DISCLAIMER: I am not in any way offended by this. I do not need to lighten up, relax, untwist my panties, or chill out. I’m just curious. I see this sentiment thrown about regularly, both here and IRL. It seems to be… --- ## [(Loved one dies): Would you find this type of video "comforting?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loved-one-dies-would-you-find-this-type-of-video-comforting/776563)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loved-one-dies-would-you-find-this-type-of-video-comforting/776563 "2017-01-11T18:44:07Z")
Not long after the 2003 Columbia space shuttle disaster, a video was found of the astronauts several minutes before the space shuttle’s fatal breakup during reentry. In that video, the astronauts were shown blissfully u… --- ## [Using a "safe word" if you have friends or acquaintances picking up your kids from school](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-a-safe-word-if-you-have-friends-or-acquaintances-picking-up-your-kids-from-school/776468)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-a-safe-word-if-you-have-friends-or-acquaintances-picking-up-your-kids-from-school/776468 "2017-01-11T17:45:33Z")
I head someone describing a scenario where they told their daughters not to get in anyone’s car (picking them up from school or other pick up and drop off scenarios) who is not immediate family unless they use a pre-agre… --- ## [Wasn't it a dick move by the judge to ask this leading question?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wasnt-it-a-dick-move-by-the-judge-to-ask-this-leading-question/698976)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wasnt-it-a-dick-move-by-the-judge-to-ask-this-leading-question/698976 "2017-01-11T16:50:24Z")
The minor case: my 11-year-old nephew absentmindedly ran into a car and hit the rear view mirror. The car had been going slow, but he got some bruises, tears were shed, a mirror was broken, nothing earth-shattering. Now … --- ## [iPhone/WhatsApp/Facebook – how did this person find my name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-whatsapp-facebook-how-did-this-person-find-my-name/776812)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-whatsapp-facebook-how-did-this-person-find-my-name/776812 "2017-01-11T16:05:22Z")
About 6 weeks ago I communicated with someone who had advertised some antiques online. As in my past experience some of these sellers can be a bit iffy, I make a point never to give my name at the initial stage. So I had… --- ## [D. Trump, Jr. wants silencers to be easier to buy-- it's a "health issue"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-trump-jr-wants-silencers-to-be-easier-to-buy-its-a-health-issue/776659)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 8:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/d-trump-jr-wants-silencers-to-be-easier-to-buy-its-a-health-issue/776659 "2017-01-11T08:30:21Z")
I swear, you can’t make this shit up. Gun silencers are hard to buy. Donald Trump Jr. and silencer makers want to change that My bold On the upside, survivors of mass shootings won’t suffer any hearing loss. Which is… --- ## [When (and how often) do you shower?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-how-often-do-you-shower/769850)
**Author:** [@Alan\_Smithee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alan_Smithee)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-how-often-do-you-shower/769850 "2017-01-11T05:17:46Z")
I usually shower in the morning, but I’ve started going to the gym after work, and I have to shower when I’m done. If I do, it feels pointless to shower in the morning, even if I’m a little sweaty from sleeping. I can s… --- ## [Christmas Questions: Money and Time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-questions-money-and-time/776672)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-questions-money-and-time/776672 "2017-01-10T23:48:37Z")
Now that it’s all over and we spent the weekend putting it all away. Frankly it takes just as long to take down and carefully pack away as it does to set up. That’s partly because we have some delicate and expensive orna… --- ## [When did "awarded" become an adjective?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-awarded-become-an-adjective/776727)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-awarded-become-an-adjective/776727 "2017-01-10T23:32:39Z")
I’ve seen this in several places lately; most egregiously in a TV commercial campaign from Chevrolet. Referring to the honors they’ve won, Chevy is “the most awarded car ever.” “Most awarded”??? That just clangs off m… --- ## [auto accident questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-accident-questions/776741)
**Author:** [@Pantera35](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pantera35)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/auto-accident-questions/776741 "2017-01-10T23:19:49Z")
I was involved in an accident in March of 2015. I was driving a work vehicle. While at speed, a woman who had just donated blood was stopped, waiting to turn into traffic. According to passengers in her car, she passed o… --- ## [Another London Thread : Planning a Short Stay (Visits and Public Transport)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-london-thread-planning-a-short-stay-visits-and-public-transport/770522)
**Author:** [@Les\_Espaces\_Du\_Sommeil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Les_Espaces_Du_Sommeil)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-london-thread-planning-a-short-stay-visits-and-public-transport/770522 "2017-01-10T20:12:17Z")
There’s been a few threads on London recently and as a result, I’ve decided to go back there in December. Amazingly, it’s been over 9 years since I last visited and, unfortunately, it won’t be a long stay. My wife and tw… --- ## [Off-duty EMT at scene of accident (need medical info for novel)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-duty-emt-at-scene-of-accident-need-medical-info-for-novel/776397)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-duty-emt-at-scene-of-accident-need-medical-info-for-novel/776397 "2017-01-10T18:05:01Z")
In my latest novel, I’ve got a character who’s an EMT. She and another character, who’s a mage with a (secret) talent for healing, show up at the scene of a single-vehicle motorcycle accident along a wooded road. Nobody … --- ## [What is “small talk?”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-small-talk/776267)
**Author:** [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-small-talk/776267 "2017-01-10T16:46:32Z")
I’ve never been able to define it, understand what it is, or implement it. My entire life I’ve been trying to eavesdrop on other peoples’ conversations in an attempt to understand it and figure out a way to engage in it… --- ## [How can I tell my parents i listen to heavy metal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-tell-my-parents-i-listen-to-heavy-metal/672832)
**Author:** [@MetalMaster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MetalMaster)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-tell-my-parents-i-listen-to-heavy-metal/672832 "2017-01-10T15:51:19Z")
I am really into heavy metal. I am 13, and have liked it for about a year (ish). this whole time i have hid it from my parents. I have no idea what they would say do or tjink about me considering im the eldest of three k… --- ## [You have a underground sprinkler system for the yard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-a-underground-sprinkler-system-for-the-yard/776673)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-have-a-underground-sprinkler-system-for-the-yard/776673 "2017-01-10T14:52:48Z")
My dad put one in when their house was built in 1988. It is convenient. Saves a lot of time dragging hoses around. But, the maintenance on it. The little pop up sprinkler heads have always needed frequent adjustment. … --- ## [Who is this? Quiz bullshit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-this-quiz-bullshit/776453)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-this-quiz-bullshit/776453 "2017-01-10T13:22:51Z")
Ok, pub quiz time. Question is - absent any other context - who is this? I put but apparently the answer they were after was . I think I was absolutely robbed because --- ## [This new "Amazon Fresh" service has huge buzz, is it going to put a serious hurt on grocery stores?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-new-amazon-fresh-service-has-huge-buzz-is-it-going-to-put-a-serious-hurt-on-grocery-stores/776470)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-new-amazon-fresh-service-has-huge-buzz-is-it-going-to-put-a-serious-hurt-on-grocery-stores/776470 "2017-01-10T05:44:13Z")
I have Amazon Prime but I have not used this Amazon Fresh service, however I have now had two co-workers tell me within the last 2 weeks that their wives are crazy for this service as they can get premium items not usual… --- ## [Q: Grocery Store Soda Aisle in the 1970s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-grocery-store-soda-aisle-in-the-1970s/763211)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-grocery-store-soda-aisle-in-the-1970s/763211 "2017-01-10T01:03:58Z")
Did any SDoper stock the soda (pop) aisle in the 1970s? I distinctly remember how glass bottles of soda came in a cardboard, sectioned 6-pack with a handle. But, on the edge of the shelf (where the prices are displayed t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=663) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=665)