# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=956 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 957 --- ## [Why the %#$! do undergarment manufacturers STILL sew big, scratchy tags onto their clothing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-do-undergarment-manufacturers-still-sew-big-scratchy-tags-onto-their-clothing/711895)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-do-undergarment-manufacturers-still-sew-big-scratchy-tags-onto-their-clothing/711895 "2015-02-08T23:01:30Z")
Fabric tag printing on underwear has been around for some time now and yet some underwear, T-shirt and under garment manufacturers (NorthFace I’m looking at you) still feel compelled to sew one, two or even three! floppi… --- ## [Fundraising ideas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fundraising-ideas/712146)
**Author:** [@Rebecca0630](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebecca0630)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fundraising-ideas/712146 "2015-02-08T22:13:47Z")
I have a friend whose husband passed away and she can’t afford to pay for anything. She is trying to figure out what to do, but she said everything is just too much for her and her daughter to pay. I was thinking of mayb… --- ## [Bishop, Turnbull or Hockey?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bishop-turnbull-or-hockey/711872)
**Author:** [@Namkcalb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Namkcalb)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bishop-turnbull-or-hockey/711872 "2015-02-08T18:47:50Z")
Which minister will stab first? --- ## [Longest amount of time you went before hooking up with an unspoken attraction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-amount-of-time-you-went-before-hooking-up-with-an-unspoken-attraction/712037)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-amount-of-time-you-went-before-hooking-up-with-an-unspoken-attraction/712037 "2015-02-08T18:33:52Z")
This thread was inspired by a recent “friendzoned” thread that I’m to lazy to link to. )No biggie, that thread isn’t really all that relevant anyway.) So basically the consensus is, when two people are attracted to each… --- ## [About those RC quad copter drones...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-those-rc-quad-copter-drones/711493)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-those-rc-quad-copter-drones/711493 "2015-02-08T17:40:40Z")
What kind of choke and shot will work best on them? I’m thinking 12 gauge, of course. And with a pump, could you remove the plug or would you have to limit yourself to the 3 shells? --- ## [Teacher pepper-sprayed while talking on the phone](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teacher-pepper-sprayed-while-talking-on-the-phone/711330)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/teacher-pepper-sprayed-while-talking-on-the-phone/711330 "2015-02-08T14:49:06Z")
I searched, but didn’t see a thread on this. Cop Pepper-Sprays Teacher Who Was Talking On A Cell Phone – Good video. KING 5 story. This is what I see: A guy is walking along, talking on his phone. A female Seattle P.… --- ## [Would a Return to Conscription Mean Political Genocide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-return-to-conscription-mean-political-genocide/712036)
**Author:** [@StusBlues](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StusBlues)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-a-return-to-conscription-mean-political-genocide/712036 "2015-02-08T14:25:29Z")
I was going to write a philosophical preamble to this ("So here we sit, forty-two years removed from a national draft, yada yada yada…), but my eloquence has long since dissipated into a stagnant pool of drek. Therefore,… --- ## [I'm off to Malta and Athens next week. Any tips for things to see/do/avoid?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-off-to-malta-and-athens-next-week-any-tips-for-things-to-see-do-avoid/710959)
**Author:** [@Cunctator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cunctator)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-off-to-malta-and-athens-next-week-any-tips-for-things-to-see-do-avoid/710959 "2015-02-08T14:00:52Z")
And any other suggestions for more quirky, off-beat attractions? --- ## [Why do some streets do a dogleg?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-streets-do-a-dogleg/711739)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-some-streets-do-a-dogleg/711739 "2015-02-08T13:46:04Z")
Specifically the streets here. This was my childhood neighborhood, and I walked these streets to grade school. The one I’ve always been most curious about was Lafayette, where it meets N31st St. It makes a dogleg, then h… --- ## [The law: letter or spirit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-law-letter-or-spirit/711115)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Panda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Panda)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-law-letter-or-spirit/711115 "2015-02-08T04:30:07Z")
Would prefer that people follow the letter of the law or their honest belief as to what the spirit of the law is? --- ## [Preferred Credit Card Perks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preferred-credit-card-perks/711918)
**Author:** [@Brick\_Fisher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brick_Fisher)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preferred-credit-card-perks/711918 "2015-02-08T04:08:45Z")
When applying for a new credit card, are there certain perks/ rewards that you all look for? I know it varies by circumstance or personal preferences but I was curious if you think one reward outweighs the other? The que… --- ## [Is this flirty joke offensive or just dorky? \[Said to a black lady\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-flirty-joke-offensive-or-just-dorky-said-to-a-black-lady/711596)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-flirty-joke-offensive-or-just-dorky-said-to-a-black-lady/711596 "2015-02-08T04:07:23Z")
I know, I know, if ya have to ask, the general rule of thumb is “it’s offensive”. Indulge me if you will… This was said by me, to a girl in a group of three. (2 Black, 1 white) Standing with me is another white guy. Me… --- ## [Who is your go-to example of a Stone Fox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-your-go-to-example-of-a-stone-fox/702165)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-your-go-to-example-of-a-stone-fox/702165 "2015-02-08T03:20:48Z")
If you happen to use another definition than this one (disregard usage 2) for what a stone fox constitutes, then this question is not for you. But if you adhere to the Urban Dictionary as The True Source, then who is you… --- ## [When I think I did well or poorly on something, my result is always lower or higher respectively.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-i-think-i-did-well-or-poorly-on-something-my-result-is-always-lower-or-higher-respectively/712088)
**Author:** [@R3d\_Anonymous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/R3d_Anonymous)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-i-think-i-did-well-or-poorly-on-something-my-result-is-always-lower-or-higher-respectively/712088 "2015-02-08T02:47:33Z")
What does this indicate? Usually, when I think I did really well on something, I end up getting not such a high score that I expect, but whenever I think I did really bad on something, my score usually ends up being not… --- ## [Any roller rinks still open in your area?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-roller-rinks-still-open-in-your-area/711692)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-roller-rinks-still-open-in-your-area/711692 "2015-02-08T02:19:34Z")
My kids like to roller skate and even play roller hockey. Yet sadly it seems, roller skating rinks are becoming increasingly rare. This is sad because they tended to give the youth an affordable and safe outlet to go out… --- ## [Do people knock on your door to ask to buy your vehicles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-knock-on-your-door-to-ask-to-buy-your-vehicles/712001)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2015, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-knock-on-your-door-to-ask-to-buy-your-vehicles/712001 "2015-02-08T00:58:30Z")
Once again, someone knocked on the door to ask if I want to sell my 2002 Yamaha R1. I understand why. Between lack of time and crappy weather, I seldom ride it anymore. Still, it’s weird that people keep asking to bu… --- ## [What's wrong with my eyes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-eyes/711966)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-wrong-with-my-eyes/711966 "2015-02-07T21:35:52Z")
Looking for opinions, preferably informed, about whether I should schedule a second doctor’s appointment about this. About three weeks ago I woke up with conjunctivitis in my left eye. It was red, watery, crusty. I had … --- ## [Unusual/Unnecessary Fields in Medical Forms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-unnecessary-fields-in-medical-forms/711982)
**Author:** [@Hermitian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermitian)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-unnecessary-fields-in-medical-forms/711982 "2015-02-07T18:38:01Z")
So I was going to a new dentist today to get my teeth cleaned. Since I was new to the dental practice, I had to fill out the medical forms that give my information. It was not a generic form that could be used by any me… --- ## [Do you apologize much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-apologize-much/711885)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-apologize-much/711885 "2015-02-07T02:20:39Z")
Looking back over my life, it occured to me that I don’t recall ever hearing my dad apologize for much. Sure, a screwup on his part that caused you an obvious physical injury (e.g. dropping a 2x4 on your foot) might sc… --- ## [Investing with Health Savings Accounts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investing-with-health-savings-accounts/711408)
**Author:** [@JayRx1981](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JayRx1981)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/investing-with-health-savings-accounts/711408 "2015-02-07T01:45:56Z")
I’m curious to read the thoughts of Dopers with regards to investing with some portion of your HSA balance. This has been an option for several years with my current employer, but I haven’t yet done so. For background, … --- ## [Weird Poop and Violence-Related Sex Fetishes - Do People Actually Do These Things?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-poop-and-violence-related-sex-fetishes-do-people-actually-do-these-things/710798)
**Author:** [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-poop-and-violence-related-sex-fetishes-do-people-actually-do-these-things/710798 "2015-02-07T01:22:53Z")
Being a middle-aged, hopelessly unhip honky who works with a lot of young millennials of all races, I frequently cruise Urban Dictionary, to figure out just what the hell they’re talking about. The other day, I got on t… --- ## [What is the dumbest wedding music you've ever heard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-dumbest-wedding-music-youve-ever-heard/711898)
**Author:** [@hyperspaz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hyperspaz)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-dumbest-wedding-music-youve-ever-heard/711898 "2015-02-07T00:39:02Z")
Several weeks ago, we attended a wedding where the bride walked down the aisle to the Morris Albert song “Feelings.” Lyrics can been seen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyBcHUe4WeQ Aside from the weirdness of hea… --- ## [When did you last see a US Celluar Commercial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-last-see-a-us-celluar-commercial/711952)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-you-last-see-a-us-celluar-commercial/711952 "2015-02-07T00:15:04Z")
Just curious, I can’t remember the last time I saw one. I can’t even find a current one online. --- ## [I need some advice on creating a new organization.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-advice-on-creating-a-new-organization/711999)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-some-advice-on-creating-a-new-organization/711999 "2015-02-06T20:30:59Z")
About 2 weeks ago we started the process of creating a new association which wil be international. We are in the process of establishing rules, guidelines, procedures and bi laws. In some ways the meeting is going surpr… --- ## [A traveller lost his way (alien contact hypothetical)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-traveller-lost-his-way-alien-contact-hypothetical/711757)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-traveller-lost-his-way-alien-contact-hypothetical/711757 "2015-02-06T18:40:06Z")
Sometime in the near future a rather unusual and dramatic news story breaks. It turns out that humanity is definitely not alone in the universe. A few days ago an alien spacecraft about the size of a house has touched d… --- ## [So, what should Jordan do with its jihadist prisoners now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-should-jordan-do-with-its-jihadist-prisoners-now/711744)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-should-jordan-do-with-its-jihadist-prisoners-now/711744 "2015-02-06T17:20:31Z")
For those of you who hadn’t been paying attention, ISIS had captured a Jordanian pilot and was trying to organize a prisoner swap. Breaking news now, a video has surfaced showing them setting the guy on fire :frowning: … --- ## [No paid maternity leave in the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-paid-maternity-leave-in-the-us/711638)
**Author:** [@BOOM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BOOM)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-paid-maternity-leave-in-the-us/711638 "2015-02-06T16:36:23Z")
Saw this graphic on Twitter today and couldn’t believe it was accurate, so also looked at Wikipedia Holy smoke! That’s kind of unbelieveable in the 21st century … isn’t it? The la… --- ## [Looking for instructions for a Prestige Steamer/Slow Cooker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-instructions-for-a-prestige-steamer-slow-cooker/709697)
**Author:** [@Cinnamon\_Imp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cinnamon_Imp)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-instructions-for-a-prestige-steamer-slow-cooker/709697 "2015-02-06T16:20:08Z")
I know, most boring mundane post ever… I have this Prestige A La Carte Electric Non-stick Cook N Steam Multisteamer in the house, but no longer have the instructions and recipe book that came with it, after several hous… --- ## [How bad does a crime have to get before you'd be willing to turn a friend or loved one in for it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-does-a-crime-have-to-get-before-youd-be-willing-to-turn-a-friend-or-loved-one-in-for-it/710964)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-does-a-crime-have-to-get-before-youd-be-willing-to-turn-a-friend-or-loved-one-in-for-it/710964 "2015-02-06T16:12:58Z")
A friend or a loved one commits a crime and you know they did it. Not only do you know, but, if called upon, you can prove they did it. You can try to get them to promise never to commit the crime again, but you can’t … --- ## [Replace my kitchen cabinetry with dishwashers : why doesn't everyone already do this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replace-my-kitchen-cabinetry-with-dishwashers-why-doesnt-everyone-already-do-this/711201)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2015, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replace-my-kitchen-cabinetry-with-dishwashers-why-doesnt-everyone-already-do-this/711201 "2015-02-06T16:07:18Z")
So, I got a quote “per linear foot” to rebuild my kitchen, which had all of it’s cabinetry removed to rebuild the wall behind it. It’s somewhere between $115 and $200 depending on how nice the replacement cabinetry is. … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=955) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=957)