# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=118 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 119 --- ## [Tell me about this tube of alcohol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-this-tube-of-alcohol/997724)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 8:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-this-tube-of-alcohol/997724 "2024-08-05T08:05:01Z")
I’m watching a Russian TV series and some police give a visiting detective this tube of some sort of alcoholic beverage as a going away present. It seems to be glass, not plastic, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen anythin… --- ## [RIP Aerosmith and thanks for the great Rock N Roll!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-aerosmith-and-thanks-for-the-great-rock-n-roll/1005178)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-aerosmith-and-thanks-for-the-great-rock-n-roll/1005178 "2024-08-05T01:18:58Z")
All geat things have to end eventually. I never heard of a fractured larynx. Didn’t know it could happen by singing. But it’s an insurmountable injury for Stephen Tyler. Honestly, it’s amazing that Stephen performed th… --- ## [Has anyone here ever met Mark Duplass?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-met-mark-duplass/1005218)
**Author:** [@SpacedOutBanana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacedOutBanana)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-here-ever-met-mark-duplass/1005218 "2024-08-04T19:26:19Z")
So far, been hearing really nice things about him. Really nice to hear. :blush: --- ## [Boar's Head meat recall (Listeria, mostly deli counter) \[July 2024\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boars-head-meat-recall-listeria-mostly-deli-counter-july-2024/1005168)
**Author:** [@DavidNRockies](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DavidNRockies)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boars-head-meat-recall-listeria-mostly-deli-counter-july-2024/1005168 "2024-08-04T13:43:11Z")
Kroger just robocalled me based on our recent grocery buying data. Boar’s Head is recalling about 7 million pounds of meat: A 61pp PDF OF ALL THE LABELS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL A 1pp PDF THAT LISTS ALL THE PRODUCTS… --- ## [Closed Captioning strangeness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/closed-captioning-strangeness/1005213)
**Author:** [@Redcanoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Redcanoe)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/closed-captioning-strangeness/1005213 "2024-08-04T12:55:29Z")
I put this here because it deals with TV. It probably belongs somewhere else. I was sitting at the bar at Red Robin for lunch today and they had the NFL Hall of Fame ceremony on the TV. Closed captioning was on and dur… --- ## [RIP Joyce Brabner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-joyce-brabner/1005175)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-joyce-brabner/1005175 "2024-08-03T13:49:06Z")
I don’t know how many people here are familiar with her work, or with that of Harvey Pekar, but American Splendor’s Joyce Brabner passed away August 1st. I actually had the privilege of knowing Joyce and Harvey a little… --- ## [Coogan’s Bluff: Luggage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coogan-s-bluff-luggage/1005107)
**Author:** [@StrongStyle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StrongStyle)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2024, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coogan-s-bluff-luggage/1005107 "2024-08-03T00:35:20Z")
In the Clint Eastwood movie Coogan’s Bluff, Eastwood’s character arrives in New York carrying a briefcase. A taxi driver charges him the rate with luggage. A front desk worker at his hotel charges him the rate without. A… --- ## [Misery Q (Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misery-q-spoilers/1005114)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misery-q-spoilers/1005114 "2024-08-02T23:13:17Z")
Don’t you think making Annie Wilkes a serial killer detracts from the theme of fandom gone amuck?? “I’m your number one fan!!”…well, you’re also a crazy murderer so that kind of detracts from things. --- ## [Good quality mysteries that follow "Mystery Rules" rather than "Detective Rules"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-quality-mysteries-that-follow-mystery-rules-rather-than-detective-rules/978963)
**Author:** [@colinfred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/colinfred)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-quality-mysteries-that-follow-mystery-rules-rather-than-detective-rules/978963 "2024-08-02T15:16:47Z")
Monk, Death in Paradise, Ellery Queen, Jonathan Creek, Blacke’s Magic, some episodes of Marple, some episodes of Poirot, follow “mystery rules”. They give the viewer all the information they need to solve the case, and p… --- ## [Cake: In fridge or Room Temp?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cake-in-fridge-or-room-temp/1004073)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cake-in-fridge-or-room-temp/1004073 "2024-08-02T13:52:46Z")
I have been having cake ( small piece, no frosting) for breakfast every morn for a long time. Also a snack at night. It helps me drink more water. I have been keeping it in the fridge, it lasts about 6 days. My recent… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #20 – July, 2024 – “Bridges” \[Poll added\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-20-july-2024-bridges-poll-added/1003772)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-20-july-2024-bridges-poll-added/1003772 "2024-08-02T10:31:27Z")
This is the monthly thread for July , 2024. The topic this month is “Bridges”, chosen by Spiderman. Please note: The general rules for the competition are here. One entry per person per month . To make the photos easi… --- ## [What was your favorite Twilight Zone episode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-favorite-twilight-zone-episode/325971)
**Author:** [@GrahamWellington](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrahamWellington)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-your-favorite-twilight-zone-episode/325971 "2024-08-01T15:37:27Z")
Several months ago I bought a couple of box-sets of TZ DVDs, but have only watched a couple of them. The episode I like the best so far is called “The Lonely.” It’s about a guy that’s been exiled as punishment to a plan… --- ## [Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass interview question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aubrey-plaza-and-mark-duplass-interview-question/1005072)
**Author:** [@SpacedOutBanana](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacedOutBanana)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aubrey-plaza-and-mark-duplass-interview-question/1005072 "2024-08-01T05:26:29Z")
What are these two saying in the harder to hear parts between like 2:15-2:26 into it? And there a weird vibe or that just then being them? :joy: --- ## [The photography tips thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-photography-tips-thread/1000889)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-photography-tips-thread/1000889 "2024-08-01T00:22:09Z")
(No, discourse, this is not a thread about tipping) The monthly photo competition threads have inspired me to try to become a better photographer, and I recall other people expressing the same sentiment. So I thought I… --- ## [Time Bandits, the series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-bandits-the-series/1004732)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-bandits-the-series/1004732 "2024-07-31T20:01:48Z")
The first two episodes are out. Very funny, very well-written. --- ## [RIP Sinead O'Connor - 26 July 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-sinead-oconnor-26-july-2023/987657)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-sinead-oconnor-26-july-2023/987657 "2024-07-31T19:40:13Z")
Wasn’t expecting this. RIP. :frowning: --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - July 2024 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-july-2024-edition/1003626)
**Author:** [@Railer13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Railer13)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-july-2024-edition/1003626 "2024-07-31T18:49:08Z")
New thread. The only thing I have to say is that I am now listening to my 17th book by Phillip Margolin. Needless to say, I enjoy his stories. --- ## [Name of dish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-dish/1004973)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-dish/1004973 "2024-07-31T15:29:10Z")
What do you call that side dish that consists of corn cooked with diced green and red peppers, and onions? What name do you refer to this dish by and when did you first have it? --- ## [Bands you don't really care for ... except that one album](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-dont-really-care-for-except-that-one-album/1003957)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-dont-really-care-for-except-that-one-album/1003957 "2024-07-31T13:09:14Z")
well, title says it all … for me its Fleetwood Mac (never really cared for them) … but they album TUSK is really on high rotation on my music server … what is yours? --- ## [Is Cormac McCarthy an acquired taste? I’m struggling mightily](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cormac-mccarthy-an-acquired-taste-i-m-struggling-mightily/1004959)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cormac-mccarthy-an-acquired-taste-i-m-struggling-mightily/1004959 "2024-07-30T21:25:20Z")
So I decided to try and read a few high profile contemporary books and started with The Road by Cormac McCarthy and boy I think I may have misfired here. I’m only about 20 pages in but it has been a VERY slow 20 pages … --- ## [Anybody familiar with Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-familiar-with-prokofievs-romeo-and-juliet/1004937)
**Author:** [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-familiar-with-prokofievs-romeo-and-juliet/1004937 "2024-07-30T21:15:44Z")
The ballet that is. The other night “Dance of the Knights” was used for part of the end titles music on a movie we saw. Knowing vaguely where it was from I got curious about the context and found this snippet from the … --- ## [Ice cream eating habit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-eating-habit/1004855)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ice-cream-eating-habit/1004855 "2024-07-30T16:03:31Z")
For some reason I will occasionally go on an ice cream eating run where I want a serving almost every night. This might go for 6 months to a year. Then for the next 10 years I will barely eat it. I think in my lifetime I… --- ## [9 Chickweed Lane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9-chickweed-lane/617910)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9-chickweed-lane/617910 "2024-07-30T06:24:41Z")
I know there are fans of the strip on this board. A few questions, comments and such: What do you think of the new “development” with Edda and Amos? Will Amos do the right thing? How will Seth react? Will the kid be b… --- ## [Brandy, you’re a fine girl. But when did you live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brandy-you-re-a-fine-girl-but-when-did-you-live/1004235)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 270\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brandy-you-re-a-fine-girl-but-when-did-you-live/1004235 "2024-07-29T21:51:55Z")
When I first heard the classic song “Brandy” by Looking Glass, in my mind, I pictured the song in a historical setting, maybe 17th - 19th century. However, the lyrics give no clue as to when the story is set. So, in yo… --- ## [Oh, don't be such a heel! (Bread business)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-dont-be-such-a-heel-bread-business/1004770)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-dont-be-such-a-heel-bread-business/1004770 "2024-07-29T19:21:32Z")
When you bake you’re own bread you basically have 2 heels. When you buy bread you have one heel. What’s the other end named? I hope it’s not “toe”. Please say it’s not that. It’s my favorite piece of bread. If they c… --- ## [May he poop on my knee?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-he-poop-on-my-knee/1004843)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/may-he-poop-on-my-knee/1004843 "2024-07-29T18:07:38Z")
I’m sure a lot of you, if not most of you, have seen this by now. It’s been around for a decad and a half, anyway. What are the actual lyrics, both in Hindu (or whatever), and in English? --- ## [House of the Dragon 2.06 "Smallfolk" 7/21/24 OPEN SPOILERS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-of-the-dragon-2-06-smallfolk-7-21-24-open-spoilers/1004583)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-of-the-dragon-2-06-smallfolk-7-21-24-open-spoilers/1004583 "2024-07-28T21:49:59Z")
Anything that was on the show requires no spoiler boxes. Any material from outside of the show (books, leaks, etc) requires spoiler boxes. \[quote=“SenorBeef, post:1, topic:1004316”\] 2.01: A Son for a Son 2.02: Rhaenyr… --- ## [San Francisco recommendations needed for the kidlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-francisco-recommendations-needed-for-the-kidlet/1004765)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/san-francisco-recommendations-needed-for-the-kidlet/1004765 "2024-07-28T19:05:38Z")
OK, my eldest is 24, artistic, animation major graduate from film school, from the 'burbs, teaches a high school art program, a foodie, and will have a full day and night in SF all by themselves with a 3 star budget and … --- ## [RIP Bob Newhart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-bob-newhart/1004433)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-bob-newhart/1004433 "2024-07-28T02:53:19Z")
Bob Newhart has passed away at the age of 94. --- ## [Eggplant Ajvar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eggplant-ajvar/1004750)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eggplant-ajvar/1004750 "2024-07-27T20:35:20Z")
Somehow I have found myself the owner of a small jar of Red Pepper and Eggplant Ajvar. It seems to be some sort of hot spicy condiment. Any idea what to do with it? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=117) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=119)