# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=896 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 897 --- ## [Why such awful music at the gym?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-such-awful-music-at-the-gym/381336)
**Author:** [@Roboto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roboto)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-such-awful-music-at-the-gym/381336 "2015-06-16T14:53:05Z")
“Awful” of course is my opinion, but every gym that I have been a member of (5 in total) plays the latest pop/hip hop/rnb music, or Top 40 music. Why do gyms play this music? The obvious answer of course is to appeal t… --- ## [The Morning After the Gardening Accident (Yick Pick in Thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-morning-after-the-gardening-accident-yick-pick-in-thread/722659)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-morning-after-the-gardening-accident-yick-pick-in-thread/722659 "2015-06-16T14:48:59Z")
50lb decorative garden boulder + said boulder dropped on barefoot = YOWCH! http://rs1379.pbsrc.com/albums/ah143/Jennshark/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150616-00415\_zps48beffc1.jpg~320x480?t=1434367449 --- ## [Republic or a Monarchy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republic-or-a-monarchy/722202)
**Author:** [@Qin\_Shi\_Huangdi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qin_Shi_Huangdi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republic-or-a-monarchy/722202 "2015-06-16T14:31:43Z")
All else equal, would you prefer having a republic or a monarchy? Note that either the republic or monarchy can take form (ie a revolutionary socialist republic or a capitalist republic, a constitutional monarchy or an a… --- ## [What use is a stolen iPhone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-use-is-a-stolen-iphone/722648)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-use-is-a-stolen-iphone/722648 "2015-06-16T14:07:59Z")
Typo Knig had the unfortunate experience of having his iPhone snatched from his hands on the Metro this evening. The thief hopped on the train as it was getting ready to leave, grabbed the phone, and hopped out. We’ve a… --- ## [Is it technically and logistically feasible to watch everyone all of the time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-technically-and-logistically-feasible-to-watch-everyone-all-of-the-time/722459)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-technically-and-logistically-feasible-to-watch-everyone-all-of-the-time/722459 "2015-06-16T14:00:10Z")
Cameras are now extremely cheap. Even surveillance cameras with motors for pan/tilt/focus/zoom and decent lenses are under a grand. The network to interconnect them has also plummeted in price, and it is now possible t… --- ## [The Morning After the Gardening Accident (Includes Hurty Photo)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-morning-after-the-gardening-accident-includes-hurty-photo/722661)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-morning-after-the-gardening-accident-includes-hurty-photo/722661 "2015-06-16T13:53:07Z")
50lb decorative garden boulder + said boulder dropped on barefoot = YOWCH! http://rs1379.pbsrc.com/albums/ah143/Jennshark/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150616-00415\_zps48beffc1.jpg~320x480?t=1434367449 --- ## [Kickstarter... in... Sp-a-a-a-a-a-ce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kickstarter-in-sp-a-a-a-a-a-ce/720269)
**Author:** [@Measure\_for\_Measure](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Measure_for_Measure)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kickstarter-in-sp-a-a-a-a-a-ce/720269 "2015-06-16T06:37:05Z")
Kickstarter is funding 2 space related projects. The first is a solar sail mission sponsored by Bill Nye and the Planetary Society. Yes, this is feasible: in fact the test launch is scheduled two days from now. CubeSats,… --- ## [Good restaurants near La Brea? Fast, please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-restaurants-near-la-brea-fast-please/722592)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-restaurants-near-la-brea-fast-please/722592 "2015-06-16T06:09:00Z")
We’re doing a last minute trip to LA, arrive tomorrow, leave Wednesday. Staying at the La Brea Kimpton Hotel. Anything nearby? Nationality doesn’t matter. Thanks. --- ## [Orality and Literacy Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/orality-and-literacy-poll/722162)
**Author:** [@snipermedic89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snipermedic89)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/orality-and-literacy-poll/722162 "2015-06-16T03:23:02Z")
Should institutions of higher learning be focused on orality and literacy? --- ## [Why is the car making that noise?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-car-making-that-noise/722416)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-the-car-making-that-noise/722416 "2015-06-16T02:39:11Z")
1998 Honda Civic. Manual transmissIon. 175,000 miles. Check Engine light came on 2 months ago. Diagnostic says ‘Your catalytic converter is going’. Other demands on cash flow, so we put that off until this month. About… --- ## [Is this story true about the US Army Chaplin Corp?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-story-true-about-the-us-army-chaplin-corp/722555)
**Author:** [@CaptainAmerica\_1987](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptainAmerica_1987)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-story-true-about-the-us-army-chaplin-corp/722555 "2015-06-16T01:06:35Z")
I admit that I’m not the most religious person on the planet but I think the idea of disbanding the Chaplin Corp has got to be the worst idea on the face of the Earth ( next to a bunch of other things of course ). I’m ju… --- ## [Chances of you having sex with someone OTHER THAN your current partner before you die?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chances-of-you-having-sex-with-someone-other-than-your-current-partner-before-you-die/722237)
**Author:** [@wellanuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wellanuff)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chances-of-you-having-sex-with-someone-other-than-your-current-partner-before-you-die/722237 "2015-06-15T23:03:34Z")
Inspired (but that seems too lofty a term) by this thread: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?p=18429841#post18429841 So to be clear, how likely do you think it is that you will have sex with someone ot… --- ## [Ask the guy who got his Amazon Echo today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-got-his-amazon-echo-today/722192)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-guy-who-got-his-amazon-echo-today/722192 "2015-06-15T21:15:52Z")
Just got it today! And I frick’n love it! total nerdgasm! I’m happy to answer any questions for those curious. --- ## [How many blades on your razor? (Answers from both men + women, please))](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-blades-on-your-razor-answers-from-both-men-women-please/682631)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-blades-on-your-razor-answers-from-both-men-women-please/682631 "2015-06-15T20:46:33Z")
I tried the 5-blade Gillette Fusion when it came out, but I didn’t stick with it. For me, it did shave better on most of the face; however, it shaved worse under my chin and jaw. I just couldn’t make it work well. So I h… --- ## [Anyone ever gone on a Vision Quest?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-gone-on-a-vision-quest/722562)
**Author:** [@Dibbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dibbs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-gone-on-a-vision-quest/722562 "2015-06-15T19:57:39Z")
If you have, might you be a sport and share what motivated you, where you went, how long it lasted, … and what interesting things, if any, occurred? Thanks Much!!:slight\_smile: --- ## [Back up cameras](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-up-cameras/722453)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-up-cameras/722453 "2015-06-15T18:03:01Z")
My neck doesn’t work as well as it should, and I am contemplating buying one of these. Do any of you have experience with these devices? There are some very reasonable prices on Ebay. Thanks! --- ## [Not reporting an auto insurance claim right away .....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-reporting-an-auto-insurance-claim-right-away/722513)
**Author:** [@What\_the](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_the)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-reporting-an-auto-insurance-claim-right-away/722513 "2015-06-15T17:48:00Z")
…when is it too late? Son brushed up against a wall while parking. It happened almost a year ago. He was afraid his rate would go up and is also a bit of a procrastinator. Now he is getting ready to sell the car and … --- ## [What internet speed to we need?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-internet-speed-to-we-need/722584)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-internet-speed-to-we-need/722584 "2015-06-15T17:15:33Z")
We’re moving to Washington state and have to sign up with the dreaded Comcruddy. My husband will do the talking on the phone, but I’ve been charged with figuring out what we “need” in terms of internet speed. We will al… --- ## [Why do people feel the need to politicize everything?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-feel-the-need-to-politicize-everything/721490)
**Author:** [@Kimbosquee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimbosquee)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-feel-the-need-to-politicize-everything/721490 "2015-06-15T16:57:39Z")
You could be having a discussion about toothbrushes or watching a video on YouTube of goldfish and someone will inevitably find a way to bring up politics. Next thing you know, there is a huge political debate/fight that… --- ## [Smokers and former smokers. The best cigarette you ever smoked...not looking for brand.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smokers-and-former-smokers-the-best-cigarette-you-ever-smoked-not-looking-for-brand/722299)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smokers-and-former-smokers-the-best-cigarette-you-ever-smoked-not-looking-for-brand/722299 "2015-06-15T15:02:09Z")
Disclaimer; Smoking is a filthy, disgusting, idiotic thing that no rational person should ever do. It causes disease and death and stinks! What I’m looking for is that time you lit a cigarette and thought “Damn, smoking… --- ## [Are CCTV cameras the answer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-cctv-cameras-the-answer/722208)
**Author:** [@Dibbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dibbs)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-cctv-cameras-the-answer/722208 "2015-06-15T13:38:55Z")
As we all know, crime is EVERYWHERE (for the most part). Therefore, ought not closed circuit TVs be placed throughout the country as much as possible, starting with our largest cities and then onto the smaller ones … and… --- ## [Women, do you shave your face?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-do-you-shave-your-face/722156)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/women-do-you-shave-your-face/722156 "2015-06-15T11:29:00Z")
Apparently, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe did. The fancy name for it is dermaplaning. A couple of articles (the second one is NYTimes and may count against your monthly total) introduced me to this. I never heard … --- ## [The silliest military hat.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-silliest-military-hat/328909)
**Author:** [@Podkayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Podkayne)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 11:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-silliest-military-hat/328909 "2015-06-15T11:00:29Z")
Nothing says “I’m a complete and total badass,” like a ridiculous hat. The fact that the hat stays on its owners head and hasn’t been knocked off or snatched for a game of keepaway is an ongoing testament to the owner’s… --- ## [Most Horrific Furniture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-horrific-furniture/722356)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 10:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-horrific-furniture/722356 "2015-06-15T10:51:37Z")
As a child of the '70s and '80s I could write a book on this topic. However, I’ll confine myself to this: From ca. 1974 - 1985 my grandparents had a living room suite in the “good room” (a space used for special occasio… --- ## [What would you say the chances are of you ever having sex again (after today)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-say-the-chances-are-of-you-ever-having-sex-again-after-today/722221)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-say-the-chances-are-of-you-ever-having-sex-again-after-today/722221 "2015-06-15T04:06:24Z")
I’d guess that mine was about a 60 percent chance…which isn’t too bad… --- ## [Car Battery Went Bad After 20 Months](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-battery-went-bad-after-20-months/722256)
**Author:** [@ethelbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ethelbert)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/car-battery-went-bad-after-20-months/722256 "2015-06-15T03:29:27Z")
I have a 2014 Mazda 6 GT. On Monday I went to start the car and I got nothing. The battery was completely drained. I jumped the car and drove it on the highway for about an hour. The same thing happened the next day. Whe… --- ## [Moving from LA to DC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-from-la-to-dc/722182)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moving-from-la-to-dc/722182 "2015-06-15T00:31:34Z")
That’s it. After a lifetime in Southern California, I will soon be off to the suburbs of Maryland, working in DC. So, what do I need to know? Of note: \[ul\] \[li\]I’ve visited DC several times, mostly for work, and once … --- ## [Best relief for a "chapped" nose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-relief-for-a-chapped-nose/722395)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-relief-for-a-chapped-nose/722395 "2015-06-14T22:25:29Z")
I’ve had what I think is a cold lately, and been blowing my nose a lot. That means, of course, that the rim of my nostrils, especially at the bottom and inner edges, are raw and red. Any advice for relief? --- ## [what to plant in shallow standing water](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-plant-in-shallow-standing-water/722298)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-plant-in-shallow-standing-water/722298 "2015-06-14T19:03:09Z")
I’m in South Texas, zone 8. The central a/c drains to a place about 2’ X 2’ at the corner of my house where there’s always a bit of standing water in the summertime. It’s in deep shade. I’ve thought about just pouring o… --- ## [Do foods high in fat trigger a niacin flush when taking high doses of niacin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-foods-high-in-fat-trigger-a-niacin-flush-when-taking-high-doses-of-niacin/722443)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2015, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-foods-high-in-fat-trigger-a-niacin-flush-when-taking-high-doses-of-niacin/722443 "2015-06-14T14:53:22Z")
This has been my experience, but I can’t find any information to support it. Alcohol and hot beverages are mentioned as increasing niacin flush, but not fat. Does this even make sense, biochemically speaking? While this… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=895) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=897)