# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=914 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 915 --- ## [Mercurochrome = "Monkey Blood"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mercurochrome-monkey-blood/103064)
**Author:** [@Morgainelf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgainelf)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mercurochrome-monkey-blood/103064 "2015-05-09T21:01:48Z")
When I was but a wee elf, my Mom would put Mercurochrome on my cuts and scrapes. It was red, and stung a bit. She always called it “Monkey Blood”. I figured it was just something she made up, until I came across \[Link… --- ## [How local is this product?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-local-is-this-product/719626)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-local-is-this-product/719626 "2015-05-09T19:53:08Z")
In a thread about foods with weird names, I was going to post that I have a hard time putting Otis Spunkmeyer cookies in my mouth. Before I did I looked them up to make sure I spelled it right and found out that these co… --- ## [So I need to replace my windshield?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-need-to-replace-my-windshield/714523)
**Author:** [@Kinthalis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kinthalis)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-need-to-replace-my-windshield/714523 "2015-03-12T17:30:59Z")
Woke up the other day to a cracked windshield. Don’t know if it had to do with the snow and temps that day or what. Pics: Is this something that… --- ## [A Question for Brits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-brits/719200)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-for-brits/719200 "2015-05-09T13:28:02Z")
Not that I would wish such a thing on anybody, but how would the average person in Britain feel if Prince Charles were to die suddenly, however unlikely, having never had a chance to be King? Although he’s a seemingly he… --- ## [Anything I can do for this online acquaintance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-i-can-do-for-this-online-acquaintance/719530)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-i-can-do-for-this-online-acquaintance/719530 "2015-05-09T04:02:57Z")
I don’t know her very well, nor do I interact with her directly a lot, but it’s pretty plain she has some pretty serious issues with self esteem and depression. She talks (as in a general posting on social media way, not… --- ## [Thoughts on living in Tulsa, OK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-living-in-tulsa-ok/719166)
**Author:** [@Sefton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sefton)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-living-in-tulsa-ok/719166 "2015-05-09T03:08:20Z")
My contract is coming to an end, and I’d rather not endure another Massachusetts winter. There’s a fine job opening in Tulsa, which seems like a great place–good weather, low cost of living, friendly to small businesses.… --- ## [Embedded system dev : why don't we all use arduinos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/embedded-system-dev-why-dont-we-all-use-arduinos/719490)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/embedded-system-dev-why-dont-we-all-use-arduinos/719490 "2015-05-09T02:24:17Z")
So, I’m a recent graduate of an engineering program. I recently got a job doing some firmware development work. Target platform is a flavor of 16-bit PIC. As I’m studying these near-incomprehensible data sheets (why, … --- ## [Copper Harbor, MI to Minneapolis, MN](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copper-harbor-mi-to-minneapolis-mn/719061)
**Author:** [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/copper-harbor-mi-to-minneapolis-mn/719061 "2015-05-09T00:31:02Z")
Hi all. maxthevool and I are fulfilling a prophesy made here and visiting Isle Royale in July. We also have a friend’s wedding to attend in Minneapolis, so we’ve rolled the two into one trip. Most of our days are at lea… --- ## [Online dating question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-dating-question/718816)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-dating-question/718816 "2015-05-08T23:02:33Z")
OK I’m a guy. And I meet some women online and go on a date or 2. Then some of them tell me we are not compatible and that’s OK. But others just simply ignore me after a date or 2. No response to email, calls, t… --- ## [How do you decide if someone is hitting on you versus being friendly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-decide-if-someone-is-hitting-on-you-versus-being-friendly/719230)
**Author:** [@AnaMen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnaMen)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-decide-if-someone-is-hitting-on-you-versus-being-friendly/719230 "2015-05-08T22:00:19Z")
If a stranger proposes to get together with me in the future for a meal/drink/coffee after we have enjoyed a conversation, am I supposed to assume that it would be a date? How can I clarify that I’m not interested in dat… --- ## [Recommend offline Android GPS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-offline-android-gps/719439)
**Author:** [@Turble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turble)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-offline-android-gps/719439 "2015-05-08T20:51:39Z")
My old GPS unit is going flaky. Anybody have a recommendation for an offline GPS app for an Android tablet? Must be useable offline. Free is good but willing to pay for something that is clearly better than free apps. … --- ## [Why does exercising make me feel like crap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-exercising-make-me-feel-like-crap/278743)
**Author:** [@Jadis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jadis)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-exercising-make-me-feel-like-crap/278743 "2015-05-08T19:57:46Z")
You know, every time you see people talk about getting into an exercise routine, you invariably see them gush about how great and energized they feel. Am I the only person alive who feels like crap when they work out? S… --- ## [Why do people/groups do this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-groups-do-this/719476)
**Author:** [@ArztWolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArztWolf)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-people-groups-do-this/719476 "2015-05-08T19:45:29Z")
Let’s say you run a meetup.com group or area coordinator for a non profit that gets all it’s man power/money through volunteers. Why would you say want people to join/volunteer but than treat the people that come like t… --- ## [Is Aleve as effective for pain relief as Ibuprofen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-aleve-as-effective-for-pain-relief-as-ibuprofen/719455)
**Author:** [@edwardcoast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwardcoast)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-aleve-as-effective-for-pain-relief-as-ibuprofen/719455 "2015-05-08T18:57:46Z")
I have generally taken Ibuprofen for things like a headache or back pain, as needed. Recently I tried Aleve because it’s good for 12 hours. But I don’t feel like it does as good as job as Ibuprofen which I take 2 tablets… --- ## [Likelihood of deadbeat dad going to jail?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likelihood-of-deadbeat-dad-going-to-jail/719424)
**Author:** [@MaverickRaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaverickRaven)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/likelihood-of-deadbeat-dad-going-to-jail/719424 "2015-05-08T17:54:36Z")
Hey all, hope you guys are doing well. I know this is a hot button topic, and I’m probably going to be guff for this. Unfortunately, I really have no choice. I’m not talking about MEN in general. I’m a man myself, and … --- ## [Would you join a Men in Black style organization?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-join-a-men-in-black-style-organization/719509)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-join-a-men-in-black-style-organization/719509 "2015-05-08T16:37:14Z")
Imagine that one day you discover that there are dozens if not hundreds of extraterrestrials living in your city. Some are humanoid enough to pass (visually speaking) merely with a change of attire; others are so unlike… --- ## [Can a dead person be "accused" of something?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-dead-person-be-accused-of-something/719415)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-a-dead-person-be-accused-of-something/719415 "2015-05-08T14:34:26Z")
So today’s news is that the Germanwings co-pilot “practiced” his crash maneuver on an earlier flight, several times setting the altitude heading to 100 feet and then back again to the regular flight level. He apparently … --- ## [Would you give your newborn son a stereotypically female name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-give-your-newborn-son-a-stereotypically-female-name/718585)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-give-your-newborn-son-a-stereotypically-female-name/718585 "2015-05-08T11:21:56Z")
It is not uncommon for parents to give their baby girls a name usually associated with males. I’m not talking about the feminized version – Georgia for George, Alexandra for Alexander, and so forth – but sticking with th… --- ## [Who was the last great U.S. president?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-last-great-u-s-president/591072)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2015, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-last-great-u-s-president/591072 "2015-05-08T00:54:32Z")
My working theory is that history smiles kindly on these figures and maybe we have never had a truly great president. What do you think? --- ## [Landlords, reveal your secrets!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/landlords-reveal-your-secrets/719418)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/landlords-reveal-your-secrets/719418 "2015-05-07T23:44:56Z")
Having owned houses and rented apartments as well as single-family homes I have an idea of what can go wrong with a dwelling. And while I’ve never trashed a place, wear & tear happens and it can’t be cheap to fix even i… --- ## [1 in 4 renters must use half their earnings to pay their housing costs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-in-4-renters-must-use-half-their-earnings-to-pay-their-housing-costs/719098)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1-in-4-renters-must-use-half-their-earnings-to-pay-their-housing-costs/719098 "2015-05-07T19:34:55Z")
Article here. I have a lot of thoughts and opinions about this. There should be no stigma for a 20-something or even 30-something to live with his or her parents for the purpose of saving money. Hiking up the mini… --- ## [Explain This Type of Concrete Driveway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-type-of-concrete-driveway/666365)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-this-type-of-concrete-driveway/666365 "2015-05-07T18:07:03Z")
A friend of mine just had a gravel driveway covered with a powder, wetted, and it should generate a “concrete” or “cement” driveway. My friend was instructed to keep it damp for a week. What kind of material is this, a… --- ## [More antisemitism in the South?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-antisemitism-in-the-south/719168)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-antisemitism-in-the-south/719168 "2015-05-07T16:27:19Z")
My gut reaction is that it isn’t more prevalent in the south than it is in other parts of the country. I grew up in Northeast TN, so I didn’t even know any Jews growing up. I ever heard anyone say a word against Jews g… --- ## [The Spare Heir Is On Its Way](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-spare-heir-is-on-its-way/719081)
**Author:** [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-spare-heir-is-on-its-way/719081 "2015-05-07T15:17:24Z")
Kate and Wills are expecting the arrival of bub #2 imminently (for those who don’t know who I’m talking about, they’re a lovely English couple from a long running reality show). I don’t know if there’s time for much of a… --- ## [Help me name my animal/pet tech business please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-animal-pet-tech-business-please/719378)
**Author:** [@andrea\_green](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/andrea_green)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-animal-pet-tech-business-please/719378 "2015-05-07T14:53:55Z")
We are launching (on a nationally televised ABC reality TV show no less) a new pet technology company. We hope to eventually product multiple products that improve the lives of pets and their owners through high-design,… --- ## [So where do you depart on typical politcal party stances that you normally vote with?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-where-do-you-depart-on-typical-politcal-party-stances-that-you-normally-vote-with/719241)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-where-do-you-depart-on-typical-politcal-party-stances-that-you-normally-vote-with/719241 "2015-05-07T14:45:06Z")
If you normally vote democrat, what typical democratic party stances do you not agree with? Same for republicans, or any other political party that you normally align with. I normally vote republican, but I am pro-choi… --- ## [How much will I regret dumping AT&T 4G LTE for Sprint's 4G?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-will-i-regret-dumping-at-t-4g-lte-for-sprints-4g/719352)
**Author:** [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-will-i-regret-dumping-at-t-4g-lte-for-sprints-4g/719352 "2015-05-07T14:13:24Z")
From what I’ve looked into Sprint, all 4G is apparently not created equal, and that’s the dilemma I’m trying to resolve before deciding to switch. I’m not so worried about coverage traveling, I don’t travel outside the m… --- ## [Should people who make racist remarks be fired?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-people-who-make-racist-remarks-be-fired/719150)
**Author:** [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-people-who-make-racist-remarks-be-fired/719150 "2015-05-07T13:35:02Z")
In light of recent threads I have decided to make a poll. Suppose someone says an inappropriate racial remark. They say “I would like to try and reason with but you know how are, they are all shiftless and lazy.” What … --- ## [What's up with the language police lately?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-the-language-police-lately/719247)
**Author:** [@mbh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mbh)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-up-with-the-language-police-lately/719247 "2015-05-07T13:33:28Z")
In the past few months, people on this board have asserted that: The word “cunt” is double-plus-un-good, and using it is crimethink. The word “retard” and the syllable “tard” are double-plus-un-good, and using them is … --- ## [Extraction, root canal + crown, or single tooth denture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extraction-root-canal-crown-or-single-tooth-denture/719417)
**Author:** [@Port\_Royal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Port_Royal)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2015, 10:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extraction-root-canal-crown-or-single-tooth-denture/719417 "2015-05-07T10:44:26Z")
Hi all, just after some thoughts/personal experiences, please. I started having pain when chewing Tuesday, went to the dentist Wednesday. It seems I have a dead tooth, with a beginning infection (I am now on antibiotics)… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=913) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=915)