# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=744 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 745 --- ## [Warp Alert. Killer Bees in the Bay Area!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warp-alert-killer-bees-in-the-bay-area/754922)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warp-alert-killer-bees-in-the-bay-area/754922 "2016-05-25T17:29:35Z")
We are all doomed, Doomed I say!!! BwaHaaHaaa… --- ## [smoking on scree and TV- paid for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smoking-on-scree-and-tv-paid-for/749088)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smoking-on-scree-and-tv-paid-for/749088 "2016-05-25T16:02:19Z")
Coming off the end page of this thread: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=782169&page=4 Because Big Tobacco got caught giving Payola to the Movie and TV industry to portray smoking in a cool and glam… --- ## [Should I park in these spaces?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-park-in-these-spaces/755391)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-park-in-these-spaces/755391 "2016-05-25T15:32:03Z")
I live in the UK. You’re not my lawyer etc. My flat opens on to a car park. The entire car park has a maximum 48 hour stay. Half of the spaces, 2 rows on the south side, have no further restriction. There’s a sign stat… --- ## [What are your thoughts on private/independent schooling for grades 9-12?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-private-independent-schooling-for-grades-9-12/755097)
**Author:** [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-private-independent-schooling-for-grades-9-12/755097 "2016-05-25T14:53:02Z")
A couple years ago, my son was having some trouble at school (social, not academic\*), and we decided to enroll him in private school, beginning in 4th grade. It’s a great school, he’s happy, and he’s doing well. He still… --- ## [How do you tell a coworker they are too fat to ride?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-tell-a-coworker-they-are-too-fat-to-ride/755507)
**Author:** [@T-Minus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/T-Minus)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-tell-a-coworker-they-are-too-fat-to-ride/755507 "2016-05-25T14:33:39Z")
Ok, let’s say you had a coworker you have been carpooling with for a while; their weight is starting to ruin your seats. How do you tell them they are too fat to ride in your car? --- ## [Why do people tend to judge a persons character from one belief that they hold?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-tend-to-judge-a-persons-character-from-one-belief-that-they-hold/754980)
**Author:** [@GlowingDarkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GlowingDarkness)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-tend-to-judge-a-persons-character-from-one-belief-that-they-hold/754980 "2016-05-25T10:01:38Z")
For example, An individual could be law abiding, have a good job, be sociable, polite, friendly but if they think that rape jokes are funny then suddenly a lot of people will see them with disdain. Why is this? Surely i… --- ## [How many different colors are in this spiral?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-different-colors-are-in-this-spiral/755250)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-different-colors-are-in-this-spiral/755250 "2016-05-25T06:39:01Z")
How many different colors are in this spiral? --- ## [What would be the best place to host images?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-place-to-host-images/755427)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-be-the-best-place-to-host-images/755427 "2016-05-25T04:48:00Z")
Including some very politically incorrect memes/diagrams. --- ## [Do you have any talents not appreciated by Society?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-any-talents-not-appreciated-by-society/755347)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-any-talents-not-appreciated-by-society/755347 "2016-05-25T03:40:12Z")
Maybe I could be a writer. Do you have any talents which are not valued by society? --- ## [Diagnose this Weird Computer Behavior](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diagnose-this-weird-computer-behavior/755333)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diagnose-this-weird-computer-behavior/755333 "2016-05-25T01:39:38Z")
TLDR summary: When I have my external monitors plugged in, Skype locks up my computer periodically, as if it is causing some kind of overload. In fact it happened JUST NOW while I was typing this damn post. Someone wa… --- ## [Is standing up to my parents a good idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-standing-up-to-my-parents-a-good-idea/755213)
**Author:** [@Contemplation](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Contemplation)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-standing-up-to-my-parents-a-good-idea/755213 "2016-05-25T00:25:57Z")
They tie up my entire day’s worth of time everyday. Each day, I’m constantly doing chores, running tasks, and errands and countless small favors here and there. I’m not to leave the house without stating exactly where I… --- ## [The most non-intuitive industrial breakthrough](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-non-intuitive-industrial-breakthrough/755089)
**Author:** [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-non-intuitive-industrial-breakthrough/755089 "2016-05-24T22:58:43Z")
What development in the industrial revolution was the least intuitive in its time? I’m thinking maybe Hertz’ idea of radio waves and Marconi’s useful application of them. By contrast, at the other extreme, Eli Whitney… --- ## [Question for car mechanics or car people.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-car-mechanics-or-car-people/755488)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-car-mechanics-or-car-people/755488 "2016-05-24T18:07:46Z")
I own a 2009 Kia Spectra. I’ve had it for about 2 years and I have noticed many times when I first start it and begin to drive, I hear a sound like water swishing back and forth in a container. It seems to be coming fr… --- ## [Cremone lock for my desk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cremone-lock-for-my-desk/755538)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cremone-lock-for-my-desk/755538 "2016-05-24T17:28:25Z")
I have a newly-purchased vintage work desk that has, apart from 3 lockable drawers, 2 lockable cabinets, left and right. The desk came with all the old locks included, but only one key and that key doesn’t fit any of the… --- ## [Could you forgive your child if they raped & murdered your other child?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-forgive-your-child-if-they-raped-murdered-your-other-child/755384)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-you-forgive-your-child-if-they-raped-murdered-your-other-child/755384 "2016-05-24T17:14:49Z")
I saw a documentary last night on two Canadian serial killers dubbed The Ken & Barbie Killers (aka Paul Bernardo & Karla Homokka). All serial murders are horrifying but this one takes the cake imo, largely because one o… --- ## [Which feels more like the "True You": your neurotic side or your healthy side?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-feels-more-like-the-true-you-your-neurotic-side-or-your-healthy-side/755541)
**Author:** [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-feels-more-like-the-true-you-your-neurotic-side-or-your-healthy-side/755541 "2016-05-24T15:35:44Z")
Yeah, I know it’s an odd question. I’m currently recovering from being overworked. As I slowly return to my former activities, I wonder if I will ever be my old self. The self that did it all. The job, the marriage, the… --- ## [Can I fool my new washer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-fool-my-new-washer/630372)
**Author:** [@Heckity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heckity)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-fool-my-new-washer/630372 "2016-05-24T13:41:28Z")
I’ve had the week from hell. I’ll spare you all of the detail; suffice to say that in a two-week span my washer, dryer, cable/internet, computer and frackin’ toaster all died on me. So I hurried out and bought a new was… --- ## [Building a Ninja-Warrior style obstacle course in my back yard....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-a-ninja-warrior-style-obstacle-course-in-my-back-yard/755477)
**Author:** [@crazyjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazyjoe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/building-a-ninja-warrior-style-obstacle-course-in-my-back-yard/755477 "2016-05-24T13:34:44Z")
Me and the kids are really into ANW when it comes on during the summer, so I said we could build a few of the obstacles in the back yard for them to work on (ages 9 and 12…the 12 year-old is very athletic and gymnastic-o… --- ## [Pennsylvania traveling advice, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pennsylvania-traveling-advice-please/753237)
**Author:** [@HubZilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HubZilla)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pennsylvania-traveling-advice-please/753237 "2016-05-24T11:39:44Z")
I am taking another big road trip to Lincoln, Nebraska. I live in Hawaii, and we went from Washington State to Lincoln a few years ago. This time, we’re flying into New York City, driving to Nebraska. At the end, we will… --- ## [Two laptops, same house, same wifi network, very different pings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-laptops-same-house-same-wifi-network-very-different-pings/755524)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 6:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-laptops-same-house-same-wifi-network-very-different-pings/755524 "2016-05-24T06:19:02Z")
I just got a new laptop. It is connected to the same Wi-Fi network at my home as my old laptop. They are sitting right next to each other. But my original laptop has a ping in a game I play (Overwatch) of 20ms, while my … --- ## [Does this really annoying sound happen in your car, and what causes it, and is there a fix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-really-annoying-sound-happen-in-your-car-and-what-causes-it-and-is-there-a-fix/755466)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-really-annoying-sound-happen-in-your-car-and-what-causes-it-and-is-there-a-fix/755466 "2016-05-24T06:59:08Z")
When I have either or both back windows open more than a small crack, and at speeds between about 30 and 60 mph, a loud low frequency flutter develops. It is very intense, almost painful, and it’s something in the neigh… --- ## [Anno...What?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anno-what/754910)
**Author:** [@Totenfeier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Totenfeier)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anno-what/754910 "2016-05-24T06:44:41Z")
Reading about the oldest person in the world, the thread on it in MPSIMS, and our general skepticism about religion in general… Suppose we decided to dump the Anno Domini system? I think, for one thing, it will make us … --- ## [What's the point of writing no pun intended?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-point-of-writing-no-pun-intended/754953)
**Author:** [@The\_Big\_Poo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Big_Poo)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-point-of-writing-no-pun-intended/754953 "2016-05-24T06:41:27Z")
Why not rewrite the sentence to avoid the pun. --- ## [Would you consider this bottle opener racist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-consider-this-bottle-opener-racist/754584)
**Author:** [@excavating\_for\_a\_mind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/excavating_for_a_mind)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-consider-this-bottle-opener-racist/754584 "2016-05-24T06:36:22Z")
You can see it here http://www.amazon.com/Obama-Bottle-Opener/dp/B00T6NVORK Someone gave it to me as a gift. It wasn’t intended as a racist symbol, the person who gave it to me is a big Obama supporter. I just wonder… --- ## [Foreign languages: the WTF moment that made you throw in the towel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foreign-languages-the-wtf-moment-that-made-you-throw-in-the-towel/754312)
**Author:** [@Waltzes\_with\_Cacti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waltzes_with_Cacti)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foreign-languages-the-wtf-moment-that-made-you-throw-in-the-towel/754312 "2016-05-24T03:39:42Z")
In middle school, I used to get A’s in French. I enjoyed the lessons. Until, that is, the calamitous moment that Mlle Prendergast, our teacher, revealed that the French words for “seventy,” “eighty” and “ninety” were “so… --- ## [23 and Me: Have any Dopers done it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/23-and-me-have-any-dopers-done-it/755144)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/23-and-me-have-any-dopers-done-it/755144 "2016-05-24T02:36:03Z")
You order a kit, and when it arrives, you do a cheek swab and send it in. It also costs about $200; I’m curious as to whether anyone here has done it, and what your experiences may have been with it. I have a relative … --- ## [What will a Trump Presidency be like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-a-trump-presidency-be-like/755356)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-will-a-trump-presidency-be-like/755356 "2016-05-24T01:13:05Z")
Although remarks Trump made twenty years ago suggest that he was moderate on many issues, to get full GOP support he has pledged to appoint right-wingers as Cabinet secretaries and advisers. A key question therefore is:… --- ## [Do you like looking at yourself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-looking-at-yourself/755359)
**Author:** [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-looking-at-yourself/755359 "2016-05-24T01:09:13Z")
Last year I was, and had been for a long time, vastly overweight and unwell. Because I didn’t see myself as a pretty sight I really didn’t like looking at myself in mirrors. I decided to go to the gym regularly. At the … --- ## [Craigslist: Best thing to do in this situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craigslist-best-thing-to-do-in-this-situation/755506)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craigslist-best-thing-to-do-in-this-situation/755506 "2016-05-24T00:47:35Z")
I have some livestock for sale on Craigslist right now. I put the ad up last night and have had 10+ people respond. One guy was super insistent (I want it! Can I come out this minute/this hour/today) and I told him he co… --- ## [In what ways are you most childlike](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ways-are-you-most-childlike/754992)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-what-ways-are-you-most-childlike/754992 "2016-05-24T00:42:33Z")
Inspired by this thread, where some people feel being childlike makes you mentally ill. I don’t. I take great delight in little things, and try to find three good things that happen ever day. Pizza for lunch? Wonderful!… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=743) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=745)