# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=804 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 805 --- ## [What did the Surgeon General actually say about ice cream?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-the-surgeon-general-actually-say-about-ice-cream/741573)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-the-surgeon-general-actually-say-about-ice-cream/741573 "2015-12-29T05:43:28Z")
As part of an op-ed blast at federal nutrition guidelines, Jonah Goldberg cites a 1988 Surgeon General’s report “declaring ice cream to be a “comparable” public health threat to cigarettes. The science was settled.” Whe… --- ## [Writing to a prisoner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/writing-to-a-prisoner/741043)
**Author:** [@queenoftarts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/queenoftarts)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 4:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/writing-to-a-prisoner/741043 "2015-12-29T04:09:37Z")
Has anybody ever written to a prisoner and they didn’t write back. I wrote to a political prisoner 3 weeks ago and he never wrote back. I wrote to him because I believe he does not deserve to be there and has been treate… --- ## [Why are movies open on Christmas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-movies-open-on-christmas/741359)
**Author:** [@Spiderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spiderman)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-movies-open-on-christmas/741359 "2015-12-29T03:09:58Z")
Traditionally the only things open on Christmas are Chinese food & movie theaters. Yes, some fancier restaurants are open, but they usually are independent restaurants & not chains. There’s a few NBA games, but not a f… --- ## [Trump's unapologetic style utterly confounds modern media institutions. What's going on here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-unapologetic-style-utterly-confounds-modern-media-institutions-whats-going-on-here/741360)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trumps-unapologetic-style-utterly-confounds-modern-media-institutions-whats-going-on-here/741360 "2015-12-29T02:56:09Z")
This OP is more a reflection on the nature of modern media than the POTUS election specifically so I am putting it here. If a mod feels it needs to be moved go ahead. Personally (IMO) it seems clear that Donald Trump (… --- ## [Have Edmunds and Kelley become shills for the auto industry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-edmunds-and-kelley-become-shills-for-the-auto-industry/741385)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2015, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-edmunds-and-kelley-become-shills-for-the-auto-industry/741385 "2015-12-29T00:14:26Z")
In the early days of these companies in web site form, they appeared to be on the side of the consumer, offering detailed information about invoice pricing, and later giving the “fair market value” of cars. They seemed v… --- ## [Any Evidence That shysters Are Taking Advantage of Chipotle's Woes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-evidence-that-shysters-are-taking-advantage-of-chipotles-woes/741393)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-evidence-that-shysters-are-taking-advantage-of-chipotles-woes/741393 "2015-12-28T22:23:21Z")
The Chipotle chain has recently had problems with a bunch of their restaurants-they have had to close several because people have gotten sick from eating there-norovirus, e-coli, etc. have large numbers of people filed l… --- ## [How many unassisted pull-ups and dips can you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-unassisted-pull-ups-and-dips-can-you-do/532166)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-unassisted-pull-ups-and-dips-can-you-do/532166 "2015-12-28T21:44:17Z")
Subject says it all. Oh, in a single set BTW. Overhand military style pull-ups. Straight bar, not curved. Please state age, and (if you like) weight. Also, say whether or not your current number is better or worse t… --- ## [Do any creation myths make sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-creation-myths-make-sense/741308)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-creation-myths-make-sense/741308 "2015-12-28T21:37:56Z")
I was reading about yet another creation myth. This one involved a water bug swimming to the bottom of the ocean and bringing up mud to form the land masses. It gets much less plausible from there. The thing that stand… --- ## [Social Security disability](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/social-security-disability/741589)
**Author:** [@stosh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stosh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/social-security-disability/741589 "2015-12-28T19:56:25Z")
I am 65 years old and have Emphysema and Diabetes. In their infinite wisdom, they have decided that I should not get an increase in my Social Security because gasoline prices are down. My rent went up $10, My health i… --- ## [Who Taught You How To Read And Write?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-taught-you-how-to-read-and-write/741242)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-taught-you-how-to-read-and-write/741242 "2015-12-28T18:05:45Z")
(I assume this should go in IMHO. I will be interested to find out why it shouldn’t, if that happens:).) A general question for all of you: Who taught you how to read and write? For me, it was definitely my mother. I of… --- ## [How comfortable are you around your spouse's family?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-comfortable-are-you-around-your-spouses-family/600135)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-comfortable-are-you-around-your-spouses-family/600135 "2015-12-28T16:28:11Z")
My wife and I have gathered with my parents and siblings (my brother and my sister + her husband and kids) for every Christmas since 2004. My wife does not feel completely at ease around all of them, and it’s led to som… --- ## [Do blisters eventually go down? Or is popping them necessary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-blisters-eventually-go-down-or-is-popping-them-necessary/589079)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-blisters-eventually-go-down-or-is-popping-them-necessary/589079 "2015-12-28T16:18:25Z")
Got a small penny sized burn on my hand from a hot pot lid. Blister appeared the next morning. Still there three days later. Should I drain it with a needle? I’d Clean the needle and skin first in alcohol. Or will th… --- ## [Does your memory foam bed "sleep hot"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-memory-foam-bed-sleep-hot/426128)
**Author:** [@velvetjones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velvetjones)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2007, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-memory-foam-bed-sleep-hot/426128 "2007-11-15T05:47:56Z")
My husband and I are considering getting a memory foam topper for our bed. I hadn’t even though about the coolness thing until I saw one on Overstock advertised as “cool” memory foam saying it was better for people who … --- ## [Is raising awareness for breast cancer a huge waste of time and effort?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-raising-awareness-for-breast-cancer-a-huge-waste-of-time-and-effort/740921)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-raising-awareness-for-breast-cancer-a-huge-waste-of-time-and-effort/740921 "2015-12-28T15:25:57Z")
I know this might sound heartless, but everyone is already aware of breast cancer. What do people actually hope to accomplish by raising awareness? Or why don’t they do it for a less known disease? --- ## [Three issues in one thread!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-issues-in-one-thread/741526)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 11:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-issues-in-one-thread/741526 "2015-12-28T11:54:25Z")
I’ve been searching for discussion on these issues in the headlines today and haven’t been able to find anything. Feel free to link to threads on them if I’ve just missed them. But assuming they are not being talked abou… --- ## ["Explosive IUDs"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explosive-iuds/741552)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explosive-iuds/741552 "2015-12-28T10:40:48Z")
According to a local news person: “Isis has left many explosive IUDs around Ramadi.” I guess that’s the Final Solution to unwanted pregnancies. :eek: --- ## [Advice requested on buying a new car](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-requested-on-buying-a-new-car/740945)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-requested-on-buying-a-new-car/740945 "2015-12-28T10:23:06Z")
I hope this is the right forum … I have a 2013 cmax energi. I love it. Except that it’s sort of a lemon. We’ve had a couple of incidents when it wouldn’t start (and you can’t even open the rear door in that case, since… --- ## [So, where does your fat usually go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-where-does-your-fat-usually-go/741057)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 8:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-where-does-your-fat-usually-go/741057 "2015-12-28T08:38:40Z")
\[Multiple choice poll, please vote for your gender\] They say fat gain is different depending on what your sex is. Guys tend to get it in the gut, women on their hips or butts. Me, almost all of it (back when I was ove… --- ## [Does anyone have a Raspberry Pi, what do you think of it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-raspberry-pi-what-do-you-think-of-it/741410)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-raspberry-pi-what-do-you-think-of-it/741410 "2015-12-28T04:35:21Z")
I’m looking for something that I can use to run a VLC media player to play various video files in multiple formats, as well as something that can hold emulators and roms for 3rd and 4th generation consoles. The Raspberr… --- ## [Is sweat so terrible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-sweat-so-terrible/740155)
**Author:** [@blueslipper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blueslipper)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-sweat-so-terrible/740155 "2015-12-28T02:52:16Z")
My gym has gone overboard in the fight against other people’s sweat. Is it so terrible? Does it spread disease? Or is it just icky? --- ## [Dr Russ Harris - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy - Mindfulness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-russ-harris-acceptance-commitment-therapy-mindfulness/741455)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-russ-harris-acceptance-commitment-therapy-mindfulness/741455 "2015-12-28T01:39:23Z")
A.C.T. (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) is quite popular with mental health professionals in Australia. There is a fight between the white and black chess pieces - “be like the board” He’s written a few books includi… --- ## [The TRIANGLE HEAD screwdriver?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-triangle-head-screwdriver/741412)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2015, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-triangle-head-screwdriver/741412 "2015-12-28T00:42:37Z")
Seriously, WTF? When did “they” start using screws that require the use of a triangle-shaped tip? I was up Christmas Eve/Christmas morning putting together toys. The last one came in a big box that required both an al… --- ## [How would you tell a devout student that the Bible is not a valid citation for historical claims?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-tell-a-devout-student-that-the-bible-is-not-a-valid-citation-for-historical-claims/741229)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-would-you-tell-a-devout-student-that-the-bible-is-not-a-valid-citation-for-historical-claims/741229 "2015-12-27T21:00:47Z")
In the comments to this Gawker article on the State of Kentucky now removing Clerk’s names from marriage licenses one person commenting made the following note quoted below. In this context assume you are a public high … --- ## [Mint-dot-com instead of/in addition to Quicken?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mint-dot-com-instead-of-in-addition-to-quicken/741470)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mint-dot-com-instead-of-in-addition-to-quicken/741470 "2015-12-27T18:43:25Z")
I’ve used Quicken for many years. NOT Quicken.com. I use the software on my computer and download bank account transactions (have two bank accounts at each of two banks), credit card transactions (I only have one card), … --- ## [Need examples of projects](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-examples-of-projects/741397)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-examples-of-projects/741397 "2015-12-27T17:53:59Z")
I am looking for possible examples of projects I could use in a story I am writing. The projects would largely be considered massive R&D projects that industry has been unsuccessful at but could theoretically be develope… --- ## [Suicide via CO from auto tailpipe exhaust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suicide-via-co-from-auto-tailpipe-exhaust/741400)
**Author:** [@race\_to\_the\_bottom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/race_to_the_bottom)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suicide-via-co-from-auto-tailpipe-exhaust/741400 "2015-12-27T16:15:59Z")
Back in the day, there were sometimes reports of people committing suicide by attaching a garden hose to the tailpipe of their cars with the other end in the passenger compartment. Since catalytic converters now oxidize … --- ## [Got my kids a kindle fire for Christmas. The organization of apps/books/videos/etc seems atrocious](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-my-kids-a-kindle-fire-for-christmas-the-organization-of-apps-books-videos-etc-seems-atrocious/741335)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-my-kids-a-kindle-fire-for-christmas-the-organization-of-apps-books-videos-etc-seems-atrocious/741335 "2015-12-27T14:26:30Z")
I gave each kid their own separate account. But when you go into one kid’s account, as far as I can tell, all the stuff they have access to presents as just basically one giant pile of stuff. There is no making of folder… --- ## [Have you ever realized you were reading a zombie thread...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-realized-you-were-reading-a-zombie-thread/741062)
**Author:** [@Arrendajo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrendajo)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-realized-you-were-reading-a-zombie-thread/741062 "2015-12-27T11:03:09Z")
When you saw your own post? It’s happened to me a few times. It always shocks me for a moment, then memories flood back as I remember what I wrote as I read it. It’s an unexpected and interesting experience, similar t… --- ## [What new cosmetic body-modifications will become mainstream?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-new-cosmetic-body-modifications-will-become-mainstream/741163)
**Author:** [@Rune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rune)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-new-cosmetic-body-modifications-will-become-mainstream/741163 "2015-12-27T05:30:50Z")
Obviously there are things like tattoos and circumcision today. I was poking around on reddit and saw there is a forum dedicated to girls with artificial tails, and remember there is a Japanese product where girls can pu… --- ## [Duvet cover mysteries!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duvet-cover-mysteries/741184)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2015, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duvet-cover-mysteries/741184 "2015-12-27T04:13:04Z")
I have a few duvet covers, all designed to cover a down comforter. However, the down comforters have nothing to anchor themselves into the corners of the duvet covers, and the duvet covers have nothing to anchor to the … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=803) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=805)