# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=761 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 762 --- ## [Ladies - cloth menstrual pads?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-cloth-menstrual-pads/748249)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2016, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-cloth-menstrual-pads/748249 "2016-04-12T03:32:20Z")
I’ve been thinking of switching to cloth menstrual pads and I’m wondering if anyone here has experience with them? My research shows a very wide variety of kinds, sizes and material for them. They look so soft and comfy… --- ## [Please recommend a primer for why critical thinking, science, empiricism are important](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-primer-for-why-critical-thinking-science-empiricism-are-important/751878)
**Author:** [@bldysabba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bldysabba)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2016, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-recommend-a-primer-for-why-critical-thinking-science-empiricism-are-important/751878 "2016-04-12T03:17:05Z")
Like it says on the tin, does anyone know of a good, engaging description (written or video) for why empiricism, the scientific method, standards of evidence etc. are important? It would probably cover common cognitive e… --- ## [Is it weird for an adult to pretend in this way? Do You?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-weird-for-an-adult-to-pretend-in-this-way-do-you/750090)
**Author:** [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2016, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-weird-for-an-adult-to-pretend-in-this-way-do-you/750090 "2016-04-12T00:27:12Z")
So I’m in my thirties, married with kids, as adult as you can be for all intents and purposes of society. I like to pretend sometimes, a lot of times when I’m bored or to make something I’m doing more fun, Its not like t… --- ## [How fast can a person go from skinny to bodybuilder size under ideal conditions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-fast-can-a-person-go-from-skinny-to-bodybuilder-size-under-ideal-conditions/751914)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-fast-can-a-person-go-from-skinny-to-bodybuilder-size-under-ideal-conditions/751914 "2016-04-11T22:02:58Z")
I saw some photos of Arnold Schwarzenegger when he was 16 and he was a skinny kid, by 19 he was built almost as big as he was in his heyday. Assuming it takes 100 pounds of skeletal muscle to go from skinny to built lik… --- ## [cults](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cults/751572)
**Author:** [@escaped](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/escaped)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cults/751572 "2016-04-11T22:02:47Z")
Haver you ever belonged to a cult? or knew someone that did? --- ## [Do you "poo" or "poop"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-poo-or-poop/571826)
**Author:** [@heathen\_earthling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/heathen_earthling)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-poo-or-poop/571826 "2016-04-11T21:47:58Z")
I “poo.” I think it sounds funnier and possibly more onamatopoetic to have one blunt consonant end and one trailing vowel end. And “poo” is simply the more familiar version of the word I learned as a little kid (born i… --- ## [Why don't Americans use "mate" when talking to others?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-americans-use-mate-when-talking-to-others/751576)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-americans-use-mate-when-talking-to-others/751576 "2016-04-11T20:02:02Z")
That’s a poor title, I know. I just couldn’t think of a good way to phrase it. I just got back from Australia and was called “mate” on a fairly regular basis. I believe that the British use the term frequently as well… --- ## [Why don't public schools teach good looks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-public-schools-teach-good-looks/751465)
**Author:** [@TheSundial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheSundial)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-public-schools-teach-good-looks/751465 "2016-04-11T19:39:21Z")
They aren’t everything in life although looking good can boost your mood on a daily basis, let’s “face” it. Rubbing the corner of the eye, rubbing the inner ear, scratching the back of the head, always grabbing the nose… --- ## [Hotel in Barcelona](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotel-in-barcelona/751335)
**Author:** [@dauerbach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dauerbach)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotel-in-barcelona/751335 "2016-04-11T19:21:41Z")
Three of us will be staying in Barcelona in early June. Does anyone have a recommendation for a great place to stay for 3 nights/2 days. Any recommendations for what to see during that time? --- ## [After shave balm for men?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-shave-balm-for-men/751613)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-shave-balm-for-men/751613 "2016-04-11T17:45:13Z")
I use Nivea but I was wondering if anything is better? My skin is sensitive so I can use help. I would prefer something with no scent but that’s not critical. --- ## [Are you disgusted by the thought of kissing a person not of your preferred gender?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-disgusted-by-the-thought-of-kissing-a-person-not-of-your-preferred-gender/751189)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-disgusted-by-the-thought-of-kissing-a-person-not-of-your-preferred-gender/751189 "2016-04-11T17:37:45Z")
To be clear, I’m talking about a deep, visceral repulsion at the prospect, not simply disinterest, dislike, or dismay. By way of parallel: I don’t like collard greens, but I am not disgusted by them. If I’m extremely hun… --- ## [Question about 2 stolen meds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-2-stolen-meds/750689)
**Author:** [@Elgringo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elgringo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-2-stolen-meds/750689 "2016-04-11T15:18:07Z")
Well my mothers car was broken into an my meds were taken out of it an I still had afew sittin in my room but the bottles were in her car. She’s a flight attendant is back flying so her car isn’t here to examin. Would I … --- ## [who killed \[JonBenét Ramsey\]?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-killed-jonbenet-ramsey/741337)
**Author:** [@Torontonian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Torontonian)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-killed-jonbenet-ramsey/741337 "2016-04-11T12:44:03Z")
Who murdered JonBennet Ramsy? Her parents? One of her parents? Two suspects one of whom is serving a life sentence? --- ## [London: What should I be doing/seeing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-what-should-i-be-doing-seeing/751299)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 10:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/london-what-should-i-be-doing-seeing/751299 "2016-04-11T10:05:13Z")
The Ukulele Lady has a business trip to London next week, which mean I have a free hotel room and four days pretty much to myself. I’m not a London neophyte, have hit the big sites like British Museum, National Gallery … --- ## [losing 15 pounds in one month, unhealthy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/losing-15-pounds-in-one-month-unhealthy/288991)
**Author:** [@down\_by\_law](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/down_by_law)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/losing-15-pounds-in-one-month-unhealthy/288991 "2016-04-11T03:07:13Z")
i’m 6’2" and weighed 205 approximately 4 weeks ago. i’m down to 190 now. since i’m losing the weight, i might as well just go with it and drop another 10. not that i was overweight, but i’ve always tried to drop a few… --- ## [Why is the IT field overwhelmingly male?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-it-field-overwhelmingly-male/751141)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-it-field-overwhelmingly-male/751141 "2016-04-11T02:13:29Z")
I have noticed this at every company I have worked at, as well as at hackathons and in college. 80-90% of people interested in this are men. Why is it like this? --- ## [Camping necessities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-necessities/751411)
**Author:** [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-necessities/751411 "2016-04-11T01:32:27Z")
I have been persuaded, against my better judgment, to go camping this weekend. We will be in a tent, at a state park, with an available electric hookup. It’s supposed to be near-freezing overnight, so I am definitely bri… --- ## [Prostate Problem at 30?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prostate-problem-at-30/735779)
**Author:** [@pool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pool)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prostate-problem-at-30/735779 "2016-04-02T03:34:40Z")
I’m aware that seeking medical advice is somewhat frowned upon but I am currently being treated with an antibiotic and have a scheduled appointment with my GP for possible referral to a Urologist. That being said I rece… --- ## [Opinion on wedding-ish invite](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinion-on-wedding-ish-invite/750742)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinion-on-wedding-ish-invite/750742 "2016-04-10T22:48:22Z")
I’ll try not to write too much up front. What would you think if you were not invited to a relative’s wedding, but were invited to a family luncheon the next day? The daughter of one of my wife’s cousins is getting mar… --- ## [Salute to my deceased friend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salute-to-my-deceased-friend/751619)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salute-to-my-deceased-friend/751619 "2016-04-10T21:52:31Z")
Man, you were a really good dude. Everybody says so. I wish you were still around. Unfortunately you let your weight creep up to where you looked like a giant 500lb lollipop. Everybody said you should take steps … --- ## [Is your country's enemy YOUR enemy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-countrys-enemy-your-enemy/751558)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-countrys-enemy-your-enemy/751558 "2016-04-10T19:09:55Z")
Inspired by the thread about whether a movie favoring the view of one of America’s enemies would be legal to show. I made a comment in the thread saying that I had trouble believing it was a real question, which generat… --- ## [Why do so many british people do have dark hair and eyes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-british-people-do-have-dark-hair-and-eyes/729368)
**Author:** [@RebrandingHumor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RebrandingHumor)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-british-people-do-have-dark-hair-and-eyes/729368 "2016-04-10T12:18:21Z")
I’ve visited the UK quite recently and it struck me how many people do have really dark hair (Id say 70-80% of males I came across had either darkbrown/black or plain brown hair) in the Isles , and brown eyes were far c… --- ## [Disillusioned about their capabilities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disillusioned-about-their-capabilities/748415)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disillusioned-about-their-capabilities/748415 "2016-04-10T02:08:28Z")
I have a friend, who is one of the nicest people I know. She would go out of her way to help just about anybody. She also believes that she is one of the best bakers in the world. But her goods are b-a-d. I have yet … --- ## [Help me process this distressing experience](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-process-this-distressing-experience/750862)
**Author:** [@DaphneBlack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaphneBlack)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-process-this-distressing-experience/750862 "2016-04-10T01:02:57Z")
Or: “WTF was this guy thinking?” Setting: relaxed medium-sized party, mostly friends of my husband 99% of the party is chill, sitting around on the balcony having a few beers, fun but mellow. Red Flag #1: Dude, who is… --- ## ["Family Tree Maker" on the Mac compared to the PC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-tree-maker-on-the-mac-compared-to-the-pc/751723)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/family-tree-maker-on-the-mac-compared-to-the-pc/751723 "2016-04-09T22:27:34Z")
Mrs. Napier’s PC is old and decrepit. I switched to the Mac 6 years ago and don’t want to ever go back. So she’s thinking of getting a Mac, too – which I like, because the whole reason I got one in the first place is tha… --- ## [WiFi USB Drive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wifi-usb-drive/751109)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wifi-usb-drive/751109 "2016-04-09T22:10:06Z")
I’ve been looking at these on Amazon recently and wondered if anyone has any experience with them? SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick 128GB, Wireless Flash Drive for Smartphones, Tablets and Computers (SDWS4-128G-G46) https… --- ## [Examples of "Baptists and Bootleggers" (unlikely political allies)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/examples-of-baptists-and-bootleggers-unlikely-political-allies/751014)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/examples-of-baptists-and-bootleggers-unlikely-political-allies/751014 "2016-04-09T22:01:36Z")
“Baptists and Bootleggers” is an expression referring to how there are certain political issues that can make for unlikely political allies - for instance, Baptists and bootleggers both supported Prohibition, albeit for … --- ## [Can the market set fair wages?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-market-set-fair-wages/750673)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-the-market-set-fair-wages/750673 "2016-04-09T21:17:20Z")
Let me preface this by saying I never studied economics, I have minimal understanding of supply-and-demand, and I’m naive enough to believe that people, for the most part, are decent and moral. Get your mocking and snic… --- ## [Work etiquette: Coworkers who bite their nails in meetings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/work-etiquette-coworkers-who-bite-their-nails-in-meetings/751497)
**Author:** [@Polerius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polerius)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/work-etiquette-coworkers-who-bite-their-nails-in-meetings/751497 "2016-04-09T20:52:07Z")
At work I have 3-4 coworkers (men between 30 and 50 years old) who somewhat regularly bite their nails in meetings. Most of the time it’s silent, but sometimes it becomes audible, as in they “clip/snip” (not sure of the… --- ## [When should I book flights for a trip in Aug 2017?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-should-i-book-flights-for-a-trip-in-aug-2017/751666)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-should-i-book-flights-for-a-trip-in-aug-2017/751666 "2016-04-09T17:07:32Z")
I’ve booked myself on an eclipse tour in August 2017 but I have to get myself there - and back. The tour starts in Cody, Wyoming, and ends in Phoenix, Arizona. I would very much like to spend some time in Washington as a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=760) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=762)