# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=834 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 835 --- ## [Things that should be invented, could be invented, but haven't been invented](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-should-be-invented-could-be-invented-but-havent-been-invented/52740)
**Author:** [@RoboDude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RoboDude)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-should-be-invented-could-be-invented-but-havent-been-invented/52740 "2015-10-25T13:04:45Z")
I’d love to have a donut making machine like thay use at Krispy Kreme, scaled down to fit in the kitchen. What would you like to see invented that could be made with current technology? --- ## [Why do you love marijuana, if you do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-love-marijuana-if-you-do/735691)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-love-marijuana-if-you-do/735691 "2015-10-25T08:24:51Z")
I’m guessing this isn’t against the drug rules here right? Anyway yea I’m in my early thirties and there are people my age and younger who I mean live weed, if it was legal they might marry a plant. Everytime I’ve smok… --- ## [Experiences with ADD medication/amphetamine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-add-medication-amphetamine/725357)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/experiences-with-add-medication-amphetamine/725357 "2015-10-25T03:09:50Z")
Have you or someone you know been on ADD medication\* or amphetamine? If so, what was it like? Anything particular to know for someone who takes that medication or is in charge of someone who takes that medication? How … --- ## [Henna](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/henna/735669)
**Author:** [@girlalmightyxo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/girlalmightyxo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/henna/735669 "2015-10-25T02:08:59Z")
Alright, so just a few weeks ago I attended my first Indian wedding, my brother married a gorgeous Indian girl. I thought the mendhi was super interesting, and I decided, i would like to learn how to do henna designs. Th… --- ## [The Clone Paradox](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clone-paradox/733482)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 251\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-clone-paradox/733482 "2015-10-25T00:03:22Z")
I had a really profound thought. Some of you might be familiar with the swamp man and philosophical zombies. This is related, but different. Suppose in the year 2040 someone decided to clone me, atom to atom, perfectly … --- ## [Am I being stupid not collecting hotel points?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-being-stupid-not-collecting-hotel-points/735405)
**Author:** [@Llama\_Llogophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Llama_Llogophile)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-being-stupid-not-collecting-hotel-points/735405 "2015-10-24T22:56:08Z")
I changed jobs recently and now travel a lot. One of the perks my coworkers talk about is that we get to keep our hotel points when we use our company credit cards for lodging. I’ve been giving my points to whomever is o… --- ## [Finally!! Two good Halloween party ideas from those stupid "party tip" Youtube ads!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-two-good-halloween-party-ideas-from-those-stupid-party-tip-youtube-ads/735660)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-two-good-halloween-party-ideas-from-those-stupid-party-tip-youtube-ads/735660 "2015-10-24T22:25:35Z")
The glove ice cube. Freeze water in a (non power coated) surgical hand glove to make a creepy ice cube for the punch at Halloween party. Guacamole vomit pumpkin wasn’t bad either --- ## [Why did Mathematics and Philosophy not flourish in Ancient Rome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-mathematics-and-philosophy-not-flourish-in-ancient-rome/735411)
**Author:** [@thanatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thanatic)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-mathematics-and-philosophy-not-flourish-in-ancient-rome/735411 "2015-10-24T21:12:57Z")
like it did in Ancient Greece…something i always wanted to know --- ## [Were we a bit foolish to abandon typewriters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-we-a-bit-foolish-to-abandon-typewriters/735471)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/were-we-a-bit-foolish-to-abandon-typewriters/735471 "2015-10-24T19:01:58Z")
I started word processing with Word Perfect in 1988. Switched to Ms Word in 1995. Clearly computers are best for composing new memos or documents. But computers are totally useless for updating pre-printed forms. Fill… --- ## [Tell me a creepy or amazing war story you have heard from a reliable witness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-a-creepy-or-amazing-war-story-you-have-heard-from-a-reliable-witness/734448)
**Author:** [@dr\_zippermeyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dr_zippermeyer)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-a-creepy-or-amazing-war-story-you-have-heard-from-a-reliable-witness/734448 "2015-10-24T18:30:54Z")
Please. --- ## [Who are today's Idi Amins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-todays-idi-amins/735106)
**Author:** [@Cardboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardboard)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-todays-idi-amins/735106 "2015-10-24T17:33:49Z")
Which countries’ leaders of today (past 20 years or so) will make it into the “world’s most brutal and/or insane leaders ever” books in 20 years? --- ## [Paradise or Progress? (A hypothetical)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paradise-or-progress-a-hypothetical/735566)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paradise-or-progress-a-hypothetical/735566 "2015-10-24T16:08:18Z")
For purposes of plot at some point in the near future humanity is offered a choice (be it from benign aliens, personal intervention of God, etc) basically humanity can move to a sustainable small group/tribe based non-te… --- ## [Pope Francis and the Dalai Lama actually deserve no slack](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pope-francis-and-the-dalai-lama-actually-deserve-no-slack/733606)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pope-francis-and-the-dalai-lama-actually-deserve-no-slack/733606 "2015-10-24T13:29:10Z")
Inspired by some current threads in IMHO. FWIW, I was raised Catholic, am now a self-described New Ager. A common error of cognition is to see the good within the bad as an actual positive good. For example, seeing Albe… --- ## [Got a Speeding Ticket: Now What? (Need Answer Soon-ish)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-a-speeding-ticket-now-what-need-answer-soon-ish/734782)
**Author:** [@Sodalite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sodalite)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-a-speeding-ticket-now-what-need-answer-soon-ish/734782 "2015-10-24T06:47:33Z")
I don’t want to hijack the other traffic stop threads so I started my own. :slight\_smile: A couple of weeks ago I got pulled over on my way to the doctor’s office. I was running late because of vomiting and I was trying… --- ## [Stuff you do better without looking.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-you-do-better-without-looking/734993)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuff-you-do-better-without-looking/734993 "2015-10-24T04:24:45Z")
What is something you do where your eyes just get in the way? I suppose this can just be a form of sneakbragging, but seriously, for some activities, looking doesn’t help. I have been moving from using a pick to playin… --- ## [Would someone please explain the adult onesie to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-someone-please-explain-the-adult-onesie-to-me/707463)
**Author:** [@Small\_Hen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Small_Hen)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-someone-please-explain-the-adult-onesie-to-me/707463 "2015-10-24T03:47:29Z")
Apparently today’s thirty year old who wants to dress like a four year old has their choice in one piece footie jammies, complete with animal prints and super hero capes. See here at Target Is there a non-fetish reason… --- ## [Cost of a home generator worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cost-of-a-home-generator-worth-it/729582)
**Author:** [@edwardcoast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwardcoast)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cost-of-a-home-generator-worth-it/729582 "2015-10-24T03:34:18Z")
Over the last few years, it seems my neighbors have become very concerned about power outages. I will be honest, I don’t enjoy them and I’d like to have a home generator, but after looking at the costs to purchase and in… --- ## [Post your closest "Jewish influence"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-closest-jewish-influence/734917)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-your-closest-jewish-influence/734917 "2015-10-24T03:26:14Z")
Inspired by this Pit thread. While I’m a pagan, I work in a store owned by Chassidic Jews. --- ## [Would you respect someone less for shooting a porn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-respect-someone-less-for-shooting-a-porn/735308)
**Author:** [@Not\_Carlson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Not_Carlson)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-respect-someone-less-for-shooting-a-porn/735308 "2015-10-24T02:50:18Z")
Like many of you (?), I enjoy reading sex-positive web comics, and one of my favorites is the highly-acclaimed “Oh Joy Sex Toy”. It’s witty, informative, and upbeat. I have also enjoyed learning about the creator(\*) fr… --- ## [Do you feel 'entitled' to sick days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-feel-entitled-to-sick-days/735367)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-feel-entitled-to-sick-days/735367 "2015-10-24T00:30:47Z")
My employer is switching over to a unified bank of time off next year. I rarely use sick time either because I don’t get sick very often or I still work from home when I’m a little under the weather. I have 20 sick day… --- ## [Do you live a happy life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-live-a-happy-life/734834)
**Author:** [@CCitizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CCitizen)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-live-a-happy-life/734834 "2015-10-23T23:09:44Z")
In general how satisfactory is your life? Did you achieve most of your goals? --- ## [Avoid Oahu HI](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avoid-oahu-hi/734944)
**Author:** [@Mr86](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr86)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avoid-oahu-hi/734944 "2015-10-23T21:55:22Z")
I am in the navy. A year ago I moved to Honolulu HI after accepting orders to come here. Big mistake! One sentence to sum this island up is “its only paradise if you don’t live here”. Even if you are on vacation here I d… --- ## [Equality in sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/equality-in-sex/735541)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/equality-in-sex/735541 "2015-10-23T20:46:09Z")
Hi SD, What’s your opinion on this perspective a friend of mine had when he was a junior in college? He was two years into a relationship with a woman (they ended up breaking up after eight years). In his zeal for her… --- ## [Anybody using motion sensor lights for (inside) their home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-using-motion-sensor-lights-for-inside-their-home/735486)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-using-motion-sensor-lights-for-inside-their-home/735486 "2015-10-23T20:03:44Z")
So I bought some Wemo switches for my living room, bedroom and kitchen areas. I must say, I’m quite pleased with them. I also like the fact that I can be half way across the world on vacation and still turn the lights on… --- ## [What's the most "driving fun" for up to $50k?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-driving-fun-for-up-to-50k/735426)
**Author:** [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-driving-fun-for-up-to-50k/735426 "2015-10-23T18:45:54Z")
So my lady friend is considering a BMW 3 series, probably a 328i. She basically wants a brand new, small, performant 4-door sedan. Her parameters are “driving fun” more than luxery appointments, though obviously creature… --- ## [So when were you conceived?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-when-were-you-conceived/735248)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-when-were-you-conceived/735248 "2015-10-23T18:33:39Z")
Find out here The Internet truly does have everything! May 31 - June 08, 1952 for me. (I was born two months premature) --- ## [How well will collectible items (PCs, synths, guitars etc) with IC electronics last over time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-will-collectible-items-pcs-synths-guitars-etc-with-ic-electronics-last-over-time/735409)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-well-will-collectible-items-pcs-synths-guitars-etc-with-ic-electronics-last-over-time/735409 "2015-10-23T14:59:48Z")
How well do things based IC based electronics last over time? If you put a collectible PC, music synthesizer, audio amplifier, electronic guitar etc. into dry, cool storage is it likely it will it play/boot up 25, 50, 10… --- ## [Ken Wilber explains ISIS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ken-wilber-explains-isis/735234)
**Author:** [@MrQwertyasd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrQwertyasd)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ken-wilber-explains-isis/735234 "2015-10-23T12:30:53Z")
Is the Middle East is a shit pit of conflicted Blues with Oranges trying to manipulate and control them ? And do the Blues need to grow out of it ? --- ## [Siberian Husky\\Border Collie mix - puppy: What should I expect?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/siberian-husky-border-collie-mix-puppy-what-should-i-expect/557597)
**Author:** [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 9:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/siberian-husky-border-collie-mix-puppy-what-should-i-expect/557597 "2015-10-23T09:07:18Z")
My SO and I are picking up our new puppy today - he’s a Siberian Husky Border Collie mix, \[pics to come after we get him home\] and we are unsure what to expect. I know Border’s very well, they are smart and love to herd … --- ## [Hypothetical: I'm going to make it fun (but not easy) for you to learn a skill of your choice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-im-going-to-make-it-fun-but-not-easy-for-you-to-learn-a-skill-of-your-choice/735448)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hypothetical-im-going-to-make-it-fun-but-not-easy-for-you-to-learn-a-skill-of-your-choice/735448 "2015-10-23T03:13:28Z")
Last week I broke into Rhymer Enterprises and stole an experimental device designed to increase human brain capacity by several orders of magnitude. The problem is that I dropped it on the kitchen tile last night becaus… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=833) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=835)