# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=947 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 948 --- ## [The Americans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-americans/713635)
**Author:** [@CaptainAmerica\_1987](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptainAmerica_1987)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-americans/713635 "2015-02-26T03:26:35Z")
Personally I love the show! What do the rest of you think? --- ## [Helping former athletes to quit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helping-former-athletes-to-quit/713505)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/helping-former-athletes-to-quit/713505 "2015-02-26T03:11:34Z")
I’m having some experience with some relatives who were big time athletes in high school, college, and even some of the professional arena. But, they reached as high as they could go and now need to let it go. Only, the… --- ## [What invisible thing is biting me?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-invisible-thing-is-biting-me/646578)
**Author:** [@Bjlw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bjlw)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-invisible-thing-is-biting-me/646578 "2015-02-26T03:01:02Z")
Hello, I’m in a great deal of duress these days. In order to find some kind of solution I will try to give as much info as possible pertaining to the issue. A few months back (somewhere between 2 and 3) I became aware o… --- ## [Conventional wisdom that your personal experience has refuted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conventional-wisdom-that-your-personal-experience-has-refuted/712813)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/conventional-wisdom-that-your-personal-experience-has-refuted/712813 "2015-02-26T01:26:30Z")
We’ve all been given a bit of advice from friends and family that sounds good on its face. But whether by choice or happenstance, you didn’t take it. And yet the sky didn’t fall. In fact, maybe even the heavens opened… --- ## [Five bumper stickers commonly seen in your area](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-bumper-stickers-commonly-seen-in-your-area/713441)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2015, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/five-bumper-stickers-commonly-seen-in-your-area/713441 "2015-02-26T00:37:59Z")
Give us a little snapshot of what it’s like where you live, at least as experienced by the folks who express themselves with their cars. In no particular order, here’s mine for Gainesville Florida: Go Gators! (Anythi… --- ## [Obscure news items that stuck in your mind.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-news-items-that-stuck-in-your-mind/712920)
**Author:** [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obscure-news-items-that-stuck-in-your-mind/712920 "2015-02-25T23:54:25Z")
I’m not talking about the obvious like 9/11, JFK or The Challenger - I’m talking about local stories or stories from a long time ago that made an impact on you or that you just remember for no apparent reason. Mine is s… --- ## [Are Norwegians simply emotionally calmer and more placid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-norwegians-simply-emotionally-calmer-and-more-placid/713375)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-norwegians-simply-emotionally-calmer-and-more-placid/713375 "2015-02-25T23:29:21Z")
Much ado has been made about the comparatively luxurious and lenient treatment that Anders Behring Breivik, the mass murderer who killed over 70 people in Norway a few years ago. His sentence, and accommodations in priso… --- ## [How do you watch movies at home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-watch-movies-at-home/713573)
**Author:** [@Saturn\_Dreams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saturn_Dreams)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-watch-movies-at-home/713573 "2015-02-25T22:46:41Z")
A friend recently bought a 4K TV and we were talking about the future of entertainment media, particularly movies. Basically the talk boiled down to me saying the market for physical media like Blu-rays will decline and… --- ## [Employment history question (Need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/employment-history-question-need-answer-fast/713420)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/employment-history-question-need-answer-fast/713420 "2015-02-25T21:33:17Z")
I was talking to my Navy recruiter today and he wanted me to start the paperwork to get a clearance. I couldn’t because I wasn’t sure what to put for the address/ phone number of one of my employers. I was a field tech… --- ## [Naming our Bed & Breakfast, need ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-our-bed-breakfast-need-ideas/713374)
**Author:** [@jfbarbie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jfbarbie)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/naming-our-bed-breakfast-need-ideas/713374 "2015-02-25T20:21:36Z")
We have an incredible 65.5 acre lot in Vermont, it sits on mountain top and gets southern exposure. We plan to put a log b&b on the land which has excellent views of ski slopes and mountains. Certainly plan to capitali… --- ## [Would you agree most people have this "ranking" in terms of loved ones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-agree-most-people-have-this-ranking-in-terms-of-loved-ones/713483)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-agree-most-people-have-this-ranking-in-terms-of-loved-ones/713483 "2015-02-25T20:16:10Z")
From most important to most expendable/easy to disown, I’d say most people would rank their loved ones like this. What do you think? Unconditional love: Children (blood) Nieces and Nephews Pets Nearly unconditional: … --- ## [A puzzle concerning binary options trading](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-puzzle-concerning-binary-options-trading/713603)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-puzzle-concerning-binary-options-trading/713603 "2015-02-25T19:58:17Z")
First, a disclaimer: No I do not do binary options, and no I am not thinking about. I just happened across an article about them while browsing around, and a question came to mind which I’m kind of puzzled about. If I … --- ## [Clothes: If you raise your hand up in the air, (all the way up) can you see your belly button?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clothes-if-you-raise-your-hand-up-in-the-air-all-the-way-up-can-you-see-your-belly-button/713591)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clothes-if-you-raise-your-hand-up-in-the-air-all-the-way-up-can-you-see-your-belly-button/713591 "2015-02-25T19:32:34Z")
For those wearing a shirt of course. I’m just curious if a shirt is too small if one can see one’s belly button if hands are raised in the air. And just for giggles, I’m making this a poll. So… Stick’em up everybody! An… --- ## [How do I get my toddler to eat veggies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-toddler-to-eat-veggies/713236)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-get-my-toddler-to-eat-veggies/713236 "2015-02-25T17:16:10Z")
I had this wonderful plan about what a great parent I was going to be, and how I was going to introduce my daughter to a range of tasty dishes, cultivating varied tastes. I think you can see where this is going… I now h… --- ## [Let's kill a Dragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-kill-a-dragon/713423)
**Author:** [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-kill-a-dragon/713423 "2015-02-25T08:11:45Z")
Let’s kill a Dragon. No magic. No modern technology. I submit the idea of trapping the Dragon in an enclosed space and using a Ballista, a giant crossbow, to shoot it and kill it. So how to trap it? How to avoid getting … --- ## [Is Newcastle Europe's Portland?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-newcastle-europes-portland/713333)
**Author:** [@protoboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/protoboard)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-newcastle-europes-portland/713333 "2015-02-25T06:44:01Z")
I saw a picture of Newcastle’s waterfront on the Tyne and it reminded me a ton of the Willamette in Portland (Google images of both and see for yourself). The Fremont Bridge looks like a larger version of the Tyne Bridge… --- ## [Zits... lurking between my eyelashes?!? Is that possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zits-lurking-between-my-eyelashes-is-that-possible/326226)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zits-lurking-between-my-eyelashes-is-that-possible/326226 "2015-02-25T04:33:08Z")
Last night before I went to bed, I noticed that my right eyelid was a bit sore. I didn’t think much of it - maybe I had rubbed it with something, or the doggies had irritated it. This morning, it still hurts, and it’s p… --- ## [Ok all you low/no carb types - breakfast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-all-you-low-no-carb-types-breakfast/707737)
**Author:** [@saje](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saje)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-all-you-low-no-carb-types-breakfast/707737 "2015-02-25T04:22:27Z")
I love my carbs and I don’t think I have the will to deny myself 100%, but I am trying not to make buttered toast my go-to when I need an easy snack or meal. Breakfast (which I must eat if I’m to function at all) is th… --- ## [is space where it was?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-space-where-it-was/713552)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-space-where-it-was/713552 "2015-02-25T04:05:43Z")
Given all the distortion that spacetime experiences on account of stuff, can we assume that here will always be here, or could here eventually end up over there? I mean, we are accustomed to the grid-and-rubber-sheet an… --- ## [Will Obama dare to veto the Keystone XL pipeline?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-obama-dare-to-veto-the-keystone-xl-pipeline/704879)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-obama-dare-to-veto-the-keystone-xl-pipeline/704879 "2015-02-25T04:04:07Z")
The Senate has scheduled a vote on the long-delayed Keystone XL pipeline. Apparently, this is being driven largely by Sen. Landrieu (D-Louisiana), who is hoping like hell that this will help her win her runoff election.… --- ## [Don't you know who I am??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-you-know-who-i-am/713439)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dont-you-know-who-i-am/713439 "2015-02-25T01:51:33Z")
While I’ve never encountered this situation, I feel it’s important to be ready with a proper response, and I’d like to know what your reply would be/has been if it happens/happened to you. You’re waiting or working in a… --- ## [When your group is the butt of the joke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-your-group-is-the-butt-of-the-joke/712932)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2015, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-your-group-is-the-butt-of-the-joke/712932 "2015-02-25T00:42:24Z")
Group can mean whatever you’d like it to mean; I was thinking along the lines of geographic location, regional culture, accent, etc. What got me to thinking of this topic is the mention of The Californians skit on the SN… --- ## [Which would you do first: computer work or housework?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-would-you-do-first-computer-work-or-housework/713335)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-would-you-do-first-computer-work-or-housework/713335 "2015-02-24T23:12:20Z")
I’ve got some independent contracting work to do on my computer (stuff I do regularly, and know how to do from long experience). It’s not due for a few days, so I’m going to work on it about an hour a night from now unt… --- ## [Help me fill in these blanks as effectively as possible.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-fill-in-these-blanks-as-effectively-as-possible/713525)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-fill-in-these-blanks-as-effectively-as-possible/713525 "2015-02-24T22:57:36Z")
I have an excel spreadsheet. Top row contains column headings. Each other row contains a person’s name, followed by cells containing various pieces of information about that person. I would like to be able to write notes… --- ## [CT Scan IV Contrast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ct-scan-iv-contrast/713534)
**Author:** [@peachyjenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peachyjenny)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ct-scan-iv-contrast/713534 "2015-02-24T22:42:02Z")
Hi, Four weeks ago I went to the emergency room at night with abdominal pain and diarrhea. The doctor ordered a ct scan with contrast to check my bowels, and I was given a pitcher of liquid to drink. Once I finished t… --- ## [Would you rather live outside the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-live-outside-the-us/713247)
**Author:** [@FrankTheTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FrankTheTank)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-rather-live-outside-the-us/713247 "2015-02-24T21:57:16Z")
I’m talking about anywhere outside the United States. I don’t have anything against living here, it’s just that I’d like to travel and learn about different cultures. What will I be missing out on? I plan to pursue a c… --- ## [Guy with a bunch of kids burns donated items?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guy-with-a-bunch-of-kids-burns-donated-items/713489)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guy-with-a-bunch-of-kids-burns-donated-items/713489 "2015-02-24T20:47:35Z")
Would this disgust you? A guy with ten kids, but unknowing to most he has a very well paying job(makes way more money than I do) and his “wives” do as well. But he feeds the kids nothing but flour dumplings and has the… --- ## [Dieting, portion size, and height](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dieting-portion-size-and-height/713515)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dieting-portion-size-and-height/713515 "2015-02-24T15:14:51Z")
When dieting, how come portions are independent of height? I need to lose weight. I’ve already lost a stone this year, but I’ve a long way to go. I’m currently ~125 kg and want to get to 95 kg. I need to exercise more b… --- ## [Body By Science workout routine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/body-by-science-workout-routine/713509)
**Author:** [@CaptainAmerica\_1987](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CaptainAmerica_1987)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/body-by-science-workout-routine/713509 "2015-02-24T13:22:04Z")
Has anyone had any experience with this? Pros? Cons? Results? Opinions? --- ## [So...how many shots of novocaine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-many-shots-of-novocaine/713331)
**Author:** [@Elemenopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elemenopy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-many-shots-of-novocaine/713331 "2015-02-24T05:14:33Z")
All right, so this past Thursday I finally went in to get this lost filling in a molar tended to. Turns out I waited a \*leetle \*too long and I now need a crown. Of course, that’s a send-out and I will just get prepped … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=946) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=948)