# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=83 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 84 --- ## [Hulk Hogans Real American Beer review](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hulk-hogans-real-american-beer-review/1006311)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hulk-hogans-real-american-beer-review/1006311 "2024-08-28T19:34:02Z")
Here’s my rating from Ratebeer. It’s #1485 for me. Ratings are out of 5. \*Pours a slightly darker straw color. Aroma is very grassy, very grainy. Looks very effervescent with a zillion bubbles floating up from the … --- ## [Abandoning twitter good idea or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandoning-twitter-good-idea-or-not/1005989)
**Author:** [@Iori\_Yagami](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Iori_Yagami)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandoning-twitter-good-idea-or-not/1005989 "2024-08-28T15:51:26Z")
It is not a secret that twitter changed to muskitter some time ago. Now, a lot of garbage reichwinger crap is not being filtered out. Each time people are discussing the exodus, they bring up this: xitter is full of re… --- ## [Need for locked luggage while travelling?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-for-locked-luggage-while-travelling/1005741)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2024, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-for-locked-luggage-while-travelling/1005741 "2024-08-28T08:52:04Z")
I’ve been reading travel tips, and many of them say to use some kind of luggage lock either on the flight and/or in the hotel. I’ve taken multiple unlocked trips with no theft issues. What do people think about locks? Yo… --- ## [How does the arrest of Pavel Durov affect Telegram and why is this bad for Russia?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-arrest-of-pavel-durov-affect-telegram-and-why-is-this-bad-for-russia/1006210)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-the-arrest-of-pavel-durov-affect-telegram-and-why-is-this-bad-for-russia/1006210 "2024-08-27T17:53:21Z")
I’ve just read the wiki page on Durov. He’s a very interesting person. I have also seen dozens of tweets by people claiming that this is going to really hurt Russia, but I can’t see how. It seems his brother is still … --- ## [Hippos in Colombia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hippos-in-colombia/1005209)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hippos-in-colombia/1005209 "2024-08-27T16:48:13Z")
I have read a number of articles and seen video of hippos living wild in Colombia. They are descended from animals in the private zoo that Pablo Escobar maintained while still in power. The video I saw today on Animal … --- ## [Is your will straightforward?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-will-straightforward/1006208)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-your-will-straightforward/1006208 "2024-08-27T13:57:32Z")
That is, your last will and testament: is it a plain-vanilla, “I leave all to my wife and kiddies, (plus a lot of legal mumbo jumbo)” or do you have any fancy complications in there? I’m making (revising) mine now, and … --- ## [Winter vacation: how low do you set your thermostat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-vacation-how-low-do-you-set-your-thermostat/1006115)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/winter-vacation-how-low-do-you-set-your-thermostat/1006115 "2024-08-27T00:07:01Z")
If you live somewhere that experiences a “proper” winter (snow, ice, freezing temps), when you leave your house for a multi-day vacation during winter, how low do you set your thermostat? --- ## [Upper Peninsula (UP) Michigan recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upper-peninsula-up-michigan-recommendations/982637)
**Author:** [@Stana\_Claus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stana_Claus)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upper-peninsula-up-michigan-recommendations/982637 "2024-08-26T16:38:16Z")
The Mrs. and I are planning a camping/fishing trip to Michigan, primarily the UP, this fall and would appreciate some suggestions for some additional things to see/do/eat to get the full cultural experience of the region… --- ## [Performance Goals for Plain Job](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/performance-goals-for-plain-job/1005762)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/performance-goals-for-plain-job/1005762 "2024-08-26T14:19:57Z")
I need ideas for performance goals for a job where I am simply one in a train processing paperwork. I get fed what I need from someone upstream, I process paperwork, and pass it on. Eventually, the paperwork comes back t… --- ## [JD Vance couch story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jd-vance-couch-story/1005715)
**Author:** [@SpicyDuckBillyHunt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpicyDuckBillyHunt)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jd-vance-couch-story/1005715 "2024-08-25T21:16:16Z")
I don’t understand how this made up story by one guy makes it to international news. Don’t people say bizarre untrue things on social media all the time? Can someone explain the process of one tweet becoming an internat… --- ## [Returning to the scene of the accident](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/returning-to-the-scene-of-the-accident/1005553)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/returning-to-the-scene-of-the-accident/1005553 "2024-08-25T17:21:37Z")
A couple of years back, I had to swerve to avoid hitting a school bus that pulled out in front of me and I wound up taking out a mailbox and trashing the right front of my car. No injuries, just a messed up bit of fende… --- ## [Does anyone take two Lansoprazole (or Omeprazole)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-take-two-lansoprazole-or-omeprazole/1006098)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-take-two-lansoprazole-or-omeprazole/1006098 "2024-08-25T15:24:45Z")
I take one Lansoprazole every morning, half an hour before ingesting anything else. It works well all day, at least until about mid-afternoon, when I start to feel acid coming up again. I’m also quite acidic when I lie… --- ## [Should I call 911 over a can of sparkling water that will likely explode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-911-over-a-can-of-sparkling-water-that-will-likely-explode/1005949)
**Author:** [@MW\_Degen\_Gamblr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MW_Degen_Gamblr)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2024, 10:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-call-911-over-a-can-of-sparkling-water-that-will-likely-explode/1005949 "2024-08-25T10:10:59Z")
As I hopped in my car I heard a hiss. I looked around to see where the noise was coming from and saw my can of convicted melon Liquid Death sparkling water with its bottom bulging out. Much like a gravid black widow. Hor… --- ## [Can someone help explain the neurobiology of pain and what all interventions work on it from a biological POV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-help-explain-the-neurobiology-of-pain-and-what-all-interventions-work-on-it-from-a-biological-pov/1006057)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-help-explain-the-neurobiology-of-pain-and-what-all-interventions-work-on-it-from-a-biological-pov/1006057 "2024-08-24T16:04:30Z")
Both my parents have/had bad chronic pain due to their health issues. I have mild chronic pain. So its something I’m interested in. If anyone has any books or scientific papers they feel are educational, feel free to po… --- ## [How do you find a workplace that's fun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-a-workplace-thats-fun/1001266)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-find-a-workplace-thats-fun/1001266 "2024-08-24T14:35:42Z")
I used to work in an office that had a lot of great social events. They’d find any excuse to throw a party, had outside-of-work events like wine tastings and a kickball team, and an office space with some nice benefits … --- ## [Violence against doctors in India?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/violence-against-doctors-in-india/1006056)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2024, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/violence-against-doctors-in-india/1006056 "2024-08-24T01:00:59Z")
I was just reading about Moumita Debnath. She was a medical student in Kolkata (Calcutta) India. Earlier this month she was raped and murdered at the college she was attending. A suspect has been arrested but there are … --- ## [Roku v. Google TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roku-v-google-tv/1005698)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roku-v-google-tv/1005698 "2024-08-23T17:56:29Z")
I have two TCL Roku TVs, which I really like. The Roku interface is clean, easy to navigate, intuitive - and it’s pretty ubiquitous when at a hotel or AirBnB. TCL has now mostly switched their smartOS to Google TV, whic… --- ## [Gender fluid relative at wedding events](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-fluid-relative-at-wedding-events/1004907)
**Author:** [@a6ka97](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a6ka97)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-fluid-relative-at-wedding-events/1004907 "2024-08-23T01:32:33Z")
Please don’t be offended if I happened to use the wrong terms/phrases in this question, My 22 year old niece/nephew was born a biological female. During high school they decided they identified more as a male and transi… --- ## [My move to the retirement facility (If joining the thread late, at least skim the first few posts)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-move-to-the-retirement-facility-if-joining-the-thread-late-at-least-skim-the-first-few-posts/988672)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 631\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-move-to-the-retirement-facility-if-joining-the-thread-late-at-least-skim-the-first-few-posts/988672 "2024-08-22T22:47:58Z")
Continuing the discussion from Diplomacy/behavior problem re friend's dog: This is the nudge I needed-- thanks. Two weeks ago my landlord dropped a bomb on me. I’ve lived here 10 years and love this house and never pl… --- ## [Need help with a mailbox solution](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-a-mailbox-solution/1006020)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-a-mailbox-solution/1006020 "2024-08-22T17:13:04Z")
I’m in property management. We are having a cluster mailbox installed in front of a 6 unit apartment complex we just picked up. The mailbox has 8 individual boxes for tenant mail and 2 boxes for packages. The idea is t… --- ## [Let's talk about Walmart stock splitting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-walmart-stock-splitting/997040)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-walmart-stock-splitting/997040 "2024-08-22T16:19:20Z")
Walmart has announced a 3:1 stock split after closing on 2/23. I have owned WMT stock for a few years. I bought at $148 and today it’s at $168. When the split happens I will have triple the number of shares, but the shar… --- ## [Environmental impact of online clothes shopping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/environmental-impact-of-online-clothes-shopping/1004213)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/environmental-impact-of-online-clothes-shopping/1004213 "2024-08-22T10:38:43Z")
I can buy clothes online, but it’s hard to know it it will fit. One way is to just buy a bunch of clothes, try it on, and then return what doesn’t fit. Alternatively I can travel to a store and try on clothes there. Th… --- ## [Does anyone else here actually enjoy jury duty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-here-actually-enjoy-jury-duty/627820)
**Author:** [@Agent\_Foxtrot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Agent_Foxtrot)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-else-here-actually-enjoy-jury-duty/627820 "2024-08-22T07:56:09Z")
I’m scheduled to show up on July 20. I really like it… I get a day off work, get to sit for a few hours and read a book or play around on my laptop while I wait to be called, perhaps get called to a fairly interesting ca… --- ## [Big Green Egg vs. Weber Kettle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-green-egg-vs-weber-kettle/1005951)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-green-egg-vs-weber-kettle/1005951 "2024-08-22T02:31:42Z")
We jettisoned our old Weber kettle recently because we thought we were moving. However, we stayed put and now we have no grill. I’d like to buy a new one. I’m intrigued by the Big Green Egg, but it’s a lot more expens… --- ## [Personal visual models - do you have any?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-visual-models-do-you-have-any/1006012)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-visual-models-do-you-have-any/1006012 "2024-08-21T21:41:10Z")
Recently I realized that when I’m thinking over plans in my mind, I’m looking at a mental image of a giant dial with all the months/days of the year, with January at about the 8PM position on the clock face, and the year… --- ## [Wiring Question - 12g or 14g](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wiring-question-12g-or-14g/1005285)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wiring-question-12g-or-14g/1005285 "2024-08-21T14:30:38Z")
I’m re-doing a room and running a whole new circuit. I’ve mentioned that nothing in the house was grounded, and as we remodel we’re fixing that. Also, this is currently frankencircuit, powering my office, the attic, and… --- ## [Help me plan a trip to Los Angeles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-a-trip-to-los-angeles/996873)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-plan-a-trip-to-los-angeles/996873 "2024-08-21T00:42:37Z")
I’ve lived in California since 2005, and yet in all that time I have never been to Los Angeles (apart from walking to In-N-Out near LAX during a long layover). I think it’s time to remedy that. I’m in the very prelimin… --- ## [Real estate trusts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-estate-trusts/1005912)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-estate-trusts/1005912 "2024-08-20T09:44:34Z")
My mother has a couple of apartments – one that she rents out and one that she lives in. She also has a small retirement nest egg. She’s getting on in years and may need to move into an assisted living place in the nex… --- ## [Visiting Mexico City](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-mexico-city/1005544)
**Author:** [@FinsToTheLeft](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FinsToTheLeft)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2024, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/visiting-mexico-city/1005544 "2024-08-20T01:43:27Z")
I’m contemplating a trip to Mexico City over Christmas and New Years with the family - me, wife, 19 and 16 yo daughters. We’ve been to Cancun/Mayan Riviera and Ixtapa 8-10 times, but this would be our 1st non-beach trip… --- ## [One family, multiple meals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-family-multiple-meals/1005614)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2024, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-family-multiple-meals/1005614 "2024-08-19T20:11:33Z")
Earlier in the year my wife took the decision to become vegetarian and she has also cut out most carbohydrates from her diet. Now she is eating mostly salads and plant-based meat substitutes. At the same time, our two k… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=82) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=84)