# In My Humble Opinion **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=987 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 988 --- ## [I have gym-phobia. Advice for a dork.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-gym-phobia-advice-for-a-dork/706313)
**Author:** [@stolatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stolatt)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-gym-phobia-advice-for-a-dork/706313 "2014-12-06T16:27:55Z")
Here I am, one day after my 49th birthday and I promised myself I would start going to the gym and eat better. I’m about 40 pounds overweight. I really want to be one of those athletic people, but I am badly uncoordina… --- ## [Gender roles, cultural expectations, and all that jazz....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-roles-cultural-expectations-and-all-that-jazz/706215)
**Author:** [@sandra\_nz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sandra_nz)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gender-roles-cultural-expectations-and-all-that-jazz/706215 "2014-12-06T15:53:43Z")
Inspired by some of the discussions about model train enthusiasts…what are your reflections on gender roles and cultural expectations today? I’m of an age where many of my peers have toddlers. One thing I have observed … --- ## [Collaborative Research Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collaborative-research-question/706438)
**Author:** [@tuesdayweld](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tuesdayweld)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collaborative-research-question/706438 "2014-12-06T14:09:46Z")
New here, hello, seeking opinions. If you are collaborating on research with one other person (for your own benefits - not to publish) and that person shares the research with others (who will benefit from it for their … --- ## [Would you reject a potential relationship solely because of his/her voice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-reject-a-potential-relationship-solely-because-of-his-her-voice/706374)
**Author:** [@Arrendajo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arrendajo)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-reject-a-potential-relationship-solely-because-of-his-her-voice/706374 "2014-12-06T12:46:33Z")
I work with a young woman. She’s quite attractive, smart and well-educated. Dresses nicely. Some of the young men in our workplace think she’s hot stuff and want to date her. Possibly even marry her and breed. Even … --- ## [What's the most significant butterfly-effect in your life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-significant-butterfly-effect-in-your-life/705898)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-significant-butterfly-effect-in-your-life/705898 "2014-12-06T12:38:48Z")
What’s the smallest thing that ended up making the biggest unforeseen difference in your life? Mine is that in 2009, I was living in New York as a college student. I happened to glance at an advertisement on my email. I… --- ## [Propanolol (Inderal) for stress - your experience?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/propanolol-inderal-for-stress-your-experience/705482)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 11:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/propanolol-inderal-for-stress-your-experience/705482 "2014-12-06T11:07:47Z")
Short version: I’d like tips from people who have taken Inderal/generic equivalent on an ad hoc basis for stress, as I just got some from my doctor and want to know how best to use it. TLDR version: historically, I’ve b… --- ## [Looking For iTunes Alternatives](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-itunes-alternatives/706261)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-itunes-alternatives/706261 "2014-12-06T07:35:32Z")
Let me just preface this by saying I hate iTunes. Please don’t try to convince me to go that route, becuase obstinate or not, I hate that bloated slow pig that seems to demand updates and EULA agreements every eight minu… --- ## [V-Neck T Shirt Under Dress Shirt/Sweater Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/v-neck-t-shirt-under-dress-shirt-sweater-questions/706294)
**Author:** [@Pauly01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pauly01)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/v-neck-t-shirt-under-dress-shirt-sweater-questions/706294 "2014-12-06T03:06:28Z")
I was told that if you are wearing a buttonup dress shirt or v neck sweater, u should always wear an undershirt and make sure it doesn’t show. The thing is with many v neck sweaters, i know wearing a button up dress shir… --- ## [I pit myself, along with someone I love.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-myself-along-with-someone-i-love/706181)
**Author:** [@Lemmytheseal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lemmytheseal2)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2014, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-pit-myself-along-with-someone-i-love/706181 "2014-12-06T01:20:30Z")
Folks, I’m sorry that this is so long. Dramatis Personae: Me, Lemmy. I have a tough time with people, and it’s very painful for me. Renata, same age as me (32). Met in 2002, when she was house/petsitting for her Aunt … --- ## [Ever been "suckered" into a bad financial deal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-suckered-into-a-bad-financial-deal/706210)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-suckered-into-a-bad-financial-deal/706210 "2014-12-05T22:04:02Z")
I think it happens to us all. We buy a bad stock that goes bust. We get involved into a multi-level marketing business. We go into some business that seemed good but falls thru. I’ll admit to all of the above. Luckil… --- ## [How do you feel about your job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-your-job/706375)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-feel-about-your-job/706375 "2014-12-05T21:44:33Z")
I’m curious how others feel about their job, and basically working for a living. Poll to follow. --- ## [What's gone wrong with Google News?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-gone-wrong-with-google-news/706410)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-gone-wrong-with-google-news/706410 "2014-12-05T21:33:38Z")
(More IMHO than CS or GQ, I think.) I have liked Google News since it debuted, and it’s been my go-to startup page for most of that time. I like the quick overview of what the world’s been doing since I last looked, eve… --- ## [Dumb Issue With Doctor - Not Sure What To Do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-issue-with-doctor-not-sure-what-to-do/706425)
**Author:** [@It\_s\_Not\_Rocket\_Surgery](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/It_s_Not_Rocket_Surgery)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-issue-with-doctor-not-sure-what-to-do/706425 "2014-12-05T21:03:27Z")
Our family doctor is doing something really stupid, and I’m not sure what action to take (other than change doctors, which we are doing). He’s an experienced doctor, so this makes no sense whatsoever: One of my wife’s … --- ## [Petco or PetSmart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/petco-or-petsmart/706416)
**Author:** [@seal\_cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seal_cleaner)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/petco-or-petsmart/706416 "2014-12-05T20:58:25Z")
Buying gift cards for a few dog lovers scattered about the U.S. Where I live, Petco is kinds downscale, PetSmart is nicer with a larger inventory. How about where you live? Recipients live in Pittsburgh, Detroit and St. … --- ## [Shopping for jewelry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-for-jewelry/706234)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-for-jewelry/706234 "2014-12-05T20:50:40Z")
Looking to buy a ring as a christmas gift for girlfriend. A wedding ring even though we are not wed. I don’t plan to spend a lot but would like to get the most for my money about $1,000. Any suggestions. I am even open t… --- ## [Americans + Canadians - what were you taught about Indians?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-canadians-what-were-you-taught-about-indians/706262)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americans-canadians-what-were-you-taught-about-indians/706262 "2014-12-05T20:22:06Z")
As in Native Americans, First Nations, forgive the terminology. Hopefully you don’t mind another thread on the education system and its touching on the touchy. Here in Britain among our unfinest hours probably lie in ou… --- ## [Tree climbing dogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tree-climbing-dogs/706327)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tree-climbing-dogs/706327 "2014-12-05T19:26:15Z")
The only breed of dog I know of that regularly climbs trees are beagles and to a lesser degree the occassional scent hounds that are related to beagles. I have seen beagles climb high up in big trees and somehow make it … --- ## [Hide and Seek - What Did the "It" call to end the round?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hide-and-seek-what-did-the-it-call-to-end-the-round/705862)
**Author:** [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hide-and-seek-what-did-the-it-call-to-end-the-round/705862 "2014-12-05T17:59:30Z")
I was thinking about this (as well as the optional “Go” in the name. Ohio, mid 50’s, we called: “All-ee. All-ee Out Come Free” (I’m guessing "All (still) Out (unfound) Come (In) Free (no penalty). What did you yell! --- ## [Anyone use the Advantage Flea Spray? How soon can I apply the Advantage II to skin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-use-the-advantage-flea-spray-how-soon-can-i-apply-the-advantage-ii-to-skin/706376)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-use-the-advantage-flea-spray-how-soon-can-i-apply-the-advantage-ii-to-skin/706376 "2014-12-05T16:44:42Z")
I discovered a serious flea problem on both my dogs. The first fleas I’ve seen in at least six months. I don’t have any neighbor dogs on either side or behind me. So they aren’t normally a problem. Just blew $104 at P… --- ## [Tell Me About Being A TV Watcher Outside The US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-being-a-tv-watcher-outside-the-us/706253)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-being-a-tv-watcher-outside-the-us/706253 "2014-12-05T15:36:42Z")
What are your options for watching TV outside the US? For example, here in the US, for me (specifically) it looks like this: Source: I have the option of two satellite providers (DirecTV or Dish Network), or cable, thr… --- ## [Under what circumstances could you confront your worst phobias?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-what-circumstances-could-you-confront-your-worst-phobias/706257)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 10:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-what-circumstances-could-you-confront-your-worst-phobias/706257 "2014-12-05T10:46:00Z")
What are the \*\*minimum \*\*circumstances required for you to confront your worst phobias - spiders, sharks, heights, deep water, etc.? “Confront” means direct exposure to your phobia for \*one hour \*- for instance, allowin… --- ## [Read my scholarship essay? Pretty please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/read-my-scholarship-essay-pretty-please/479262)
**Author:** [@Influential\_Panda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Influential_Panda)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2009, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/read-my-scholarship-essay-pretty-please/479262 "2009-01-04T16:46:55Z")
OK, I’m new at this. Despite being a graduating senior looking towards grad school next year, I’ve never applied for a scholarship with a writing component. I want to make sure I’m striking the right tone here, and am … --- ## [Should I apologize, and if so, how?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-apologize-and-if-so-how/706177)
**Author:** [@Lemmytheseal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lemmytheseal2)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-apologize-and-if-so-how/706177 "2014-12-05T04:16:36Z")
Normally, I have no problem admitting that I have been wrong, especially when it’s hurt someone else, and thus apologizing. I try to be very conscientious about this sort of thing. In this case, the circumstances are a … --- ## [Kitchen Sink Cleaning -- with my thumbs!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kitchen-sink-cleaning-with-my-thumbs/706362)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2014, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kitchen-sink-cleaning-with-my-thumbs/706362 "2014-12-05T02:45:57Z")
I’m a live-alone bachelor, so, naturally…ick. I went after my kitchen sink with a stiff brush, with Comet, with steel-wool… Little or no progress. But then I started just rubbing away at the worst crud with my thumbs…… --- ## [Do you love your preferred political party?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-love-your-preferred-political-party/706263)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2014, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-love-your-preferred-political-party/706263 "2014-12-04T23:06:34Z")
I was reading an article with this quote: Emphasis mine. He might be just speaking hyperbolically, but then maybe I’m more of an outlier here. I tolerate the Democratic party. It’s the best of what’s out there, but … --- ## [Look, we all know that if Michael Brown had been white . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-we-all-know-that-if-michael-brown-had-been-white/705603)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2014, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/look-we-all-know-that-if-michael-brown-had-been-white/705603 "2014-12-04T21:03:43Z")
. . . and were the exact same size, and had done the exact same things, he probably would be alive today; and if he were not alive, Darren Wilson certainly would be facing an indictment today. Does anyone here seriously… --- ## [Tamir Rice; tactical assessment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tamir-rice-tactical-assessment/705917)
**Author:** [@Boogly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boogly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2014, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tamir-rice-tactical-assessment/705917 "2014-12-04T20:40:43Z")
I would like to concentrate only on the tactics of this engagement regarding the placement of the vehicle. Not whether officers should protect themselves, the right to bear arms, etc. I don’t know all the details and I… --- ## [Would you be willing to have a one-night-stand with a person attracted to you only because ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-be-willing-to-have-a-one-night-stand-with-a-person-attracted-to-you-only-because/706055)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2014, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-be-willing-to-have-a-one-night-stand-with-a-person-attracted-to-you-only-because/706055 "2014-12-04T20:24:19Z")
the two of you were of different “races”? I put that last word inside quotation marks because the concept of race has no real biological validity but it does have some utility in describing how we interact with one anot… --- ## [Apple Earbuds on Ebay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-earbuds-on-ebay/705931)
**Author:** [@Pauly01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pauly01)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2014, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-earbuds-on-ebay/705931 "2014-12-04T17:22:22Z")
I have owned many apple earbuds throughout the years. However, many months or maybe 1 year, these earbuds would no longer work in one ear or maybe even both of them. Im sure many of you all have the same issue with these… --- ## [Anyone have experience with Spirit Airlines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-experience-with-spirit-airlines/706133)
**Author:** [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2014, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-experience-with-spirit-airlines/706133 "2014-12-04T11:01:31Z")
Even taking into account all the extra charges, their prices are way lower than the bigger airlines. On-line reviews seem to fall into one of two camps: “Worst thing ever” or “Best thing ever.” Not much in between. The… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=986) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/in-my-humble-opinion/14.md?page=988)