# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=123 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 124 --- ## [New Rock Music That's Good!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-rock-music-thats-good/1002000)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-rock-music-thats-good/1002000 "2024-07-02T07:14:16Z")
I have been through some stuff recently and shifted a lot of life gears and I have done so musically too, away from a lot of heavier music. The last time I was really digging a rock act was 2018-ish when I was really int… --- ## [Turn On (1969 comedy series that totally flopped)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turn-on-1969-comedy-series-that-totally-flopped/1003377)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turn-on-1969-comedy-series-that-totally-flopped/1003377 "2024-07-02T07:09:02Z")
I had long heard of this competitor to “Laugh-In” that only lasted one episode (for the stations whose directors didn’t stage-hook it before it ended) and that TPTB would always ensure that none of the episodes would eve… --- ## [King of the Hill opening credits: what's the meaning of the trash bag?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-opening-credits-whats-the-meaning-of-the-trash-bag/1003479)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-of-the-hill-opening-credits-whats-the-meaning-of-the-trash-bag/1003479 "2024-07-02T03:13:30Z")
The opening credits to the animated tv series King of the Hill. We see Hank standing with his friends, drinking a beer, while his family members do various activities around him. This includes Peggy bringing out an old … --- ## [House of the Dragon 2.02 "Rhaenyra The Cruel" 6/23/24 OPEN SPOILERS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-of-the-dragon-2-02-rhaenyra-the-cruel-6-23-24-open-spoilers/1003252)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2024, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-of-the-dragon-2-02-rhaenyra-the-cruel-6-23-24-open-spoilers/1003252 "2024-07-02T00:13:17Z")
Everything shown on screen is valid for discussion without spoiler boxes. If you’re going to reveal future events based on any other material please spoiler box it. Season 2 Episode 1: A Son for a Son --- ## [Harry Potter question that I'm sure has been asked and answered. Spoilers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-question-that-im-sure-has-been-asked-and-answered-spoilers/741481)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-question-that-im-sure-has-been-asked-and-answered-spoilers/741481 "2024-07-01T21:22:17Z")
I’ve been watching the movies in the two day marathon that ABC Family (or Freeform as they keep telling me it’s being called now). It’s been a few years since I’ve read the books and now I’m wondering some things. Volde… --- ## [Avatar: The Last Airbender (2024 Netflix series)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatar-the-last-airbender-2024-netflix-series/992895)
**Author:** [@Randolph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Randolph)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatar-the-last-airbender-2024-netflix-series/992895 "2024-07-01T20:19:03Z")
The first season is eight episodes and premieres on Netflix Thursday February 22nd 2024. Avatar: The Last Airbender This was only barely on my radar, but it looks legit! The characters look great, the bending looks gr… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #19 – June, 2024 – “Night” \[Poll added\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-19-june-2024-night-poll-added/1002403)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-19-june-2024-night-poll-added/1002403 "2024-07-01T10:09:43Z")
This is the monthly thread for June, 2024. The topic this month is “Night”, chosen by @aurora\_maire. Please note: The general rules for the competition are here. One entry per person per month . To make the photos eas… --- ## [Blondies recipe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blondies-recipe/406200)
**Author:** [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blondies-recipe/406200 "2024-07-01T03:58:39Z")
We used to enjoy the Blondies and Applebee’s (and not much else but the day-long happy hour). Now I want to make a brownie-blondie double decker. I need: a good Blondie recipe (haven’t found any that looks just right) a… --- ## [Martin Mull has passed at 80](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-mull-has-passed-at-80/1003465)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2024, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/martin-mull-has-passed-at-80/1003465 "2024-07-01T03:40:09Z")
He was an absolute genius --- ## [A Quiet Place Day One Seen it Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-quiet-place-day-one-seen-it-thread/1003528)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-quiet-place-day-one-seen-it-thread/1003528 "2024-06-30T16:13:31Z")
Wow, I was a little blown away by this. It was much better than I expected it to be. Really good performances, great set pieces and a tight engaging story. Much less popcorn than I expected (in a good way). The only neg… --- ## [The real tragedy of Michael Jackson's death is ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-real-tragedy-of-michael-jacksons-death-is/502051)
**Author:** [@Askance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askance)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-real-tragedy-of-michael-jacksons-death-is/502051 "2024-06-30T02:39:24Z")
… or rather, the real tragedies are: 1/ we will be subjected to renewed assaults from his “musical legacy” for the foreseeable future 2/ the musical taste of whole new generations will be despoiled; his stuff is like #… --- ## [Suicide Squad Isekai](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suicide-squad-isekai/1003519)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suicide-squad-isekai/1003519 "2024-06-30T02:12:57Z")
A new Isekai anime series. Amanda Waller opens a portal into a alternate world and drafts a team of supervillains to explore it. The team consists of . I’ve watched the first three episodes. It is “okay”, not great. Not… --- ## [The meaning of the lyrics of "Lump" by the Presidents of the United States of America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-meaning-of-the-lyrics-of-lump-by-the-presidents-of-the-united-states-of-america/464371)
**Author:** [@Argent\_Towers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Argent_Towers)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2024, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-meaning-of-the-lyrics-of-lump-by-the-presidents-of-the-united-states-of-america/464371 "2024-06-30T00:35:51Z")
I was listening to this song today and I realized…this is one weird-ass fucking song. What on earth is it supposed to be about? If you listen to the lyrics carefully, it describes a somewhat disturbing situation: OK, s… --- ## [Is the bee gees old people music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-bee-gees-old-people-music/1003092)
**Author:** [@santypanty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/santypanty)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-bee-gees-old-people-music/1003092 "2024-06-29T21:54:22Z")
is it --- ## [Reservation Dogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reservation-dogs/948461)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reservation-dogs/948461 "2024-06-29T21:51:13Z")
Has anyone seen this? Made by Sterlin Harjo (who I am not familiar with) and Taika Waititi (who I know from What We Do In the Shadows and Thor Ragnarok), it features the lives of some kids living on a reservation in Okl… --- ## ["Driven Mad" as a Trope](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driven-mad-as-a-trope/1003376)
**Author:** [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 10:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/driven-mad-as-a-trope/1003376 "2024-06-29T10:18:38Z")
This post in another thread cites a Snopes article debunking a fictional account of some poor innocent woman driven mad by a college prank gone bad. Which got me to thinking, a dangerous thing indeed. Has anyone els… --- ## [Advice -- Traveling to Chicago in a couple of weeks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-traveling-to-chicago-in-a-couple-of-weeks/1003474)
**Author:** [@eschrodinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschrodinger)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-traveling-to-chicago-in-a-couple-of-weeks/1003474 "2024-06-29T06:51:55Z")
I’m reading another recent thread on this, but I have some specific questions, and I thought I shouldn’t revive that one? I’m going to be in Chicago for work Sunday evening through Friday. I’ll have Sunday evening and … --- ## [Why did John Hammond say this to Dennis Nedry in Jurassic Park?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-john-hammond-say-this-to-dennis-nedry-in-jurassic-park/1003365)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-john-hammond-say-this-to-dennis-nedry-in-jurassic-park/1003365 "2024-06-29T01:47:51Z")
“I don’t blame people for their mistakes, but I do ask that they pay for them.” I like the quote, because I’m kind of a determinist, but what the hell was he referring to? They were talking about Nedry’s pay. Did he mak… --- ## [Hawaii 5-0 question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hawaii-5-0-question/1003418)
**Author:** [@TheZenPaperboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheZenPaperboy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2024, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hawaii-5-0-question/1003418 "2024-06-29T01:16:39Z")
I was watching an old Hawaii 5-0 episode and the killer was walking around police headquarters when he passed a large info board. This mentioned online information about police records. Since they filed the series on l… --- ## [Bill Cobbs, another 'Oh, THAT guy' actor passes at 90](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-cobbs-another-oh-that-guy-actor-passes-at-90/1003461)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-cobbs-another-oh-that-guy-actor-passes-at-90/1003461 "2024-06-28T23:53:34Z")
RIP my man. I think he may have worked all the way until the very end. --- ## [What's this old comic strip reference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-old-comic-strip-reference/1003457)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-old-comic-strip-reference/1003457 "2024-06-28T22:27:23Z")
It’s Thimble Theater (Popeye), 1936. In response to a mysterious noise, Poopdeck sez, “Well, if ye don’t hear it maybe it’s jus’ in me head. Maybe I be gettin’ pixilated…” Popeye sez, “Pixilated??? Oh, I see, ya means pi… --- ## [Twinskie actors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twinskie-actors/995986)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twinskie-actors/995986 "2024-06-28T22:03:35Z")
Are Robt. Mitchum, Kirk Douglas, and Charlton Heston essentially interchangeable in many of their movies? --- ## [Is there a name for this sort of typesetting error?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-sort-of-typesetting-error/1003425)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-sort-of-typesetting-error/1003425 "2024-06-28T18:21:57Z")
Suppose a typesetter or secretary is copying from a text into a word processor, and there’s several paragraphs that refer to the same term. Suppose half-way through in a long paragraph of the source document the word “M… --- ## [Looking for war movie, with kid named Komatsu](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-war-movie-with-kid-named-komatsu/827671)
**Author:** [@The\_Squire\_Of\_Gothos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Squire_Of_Gothos)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-war-movie-with-kid-named-komatsu/827671 "2024-06-28T10:17:34Z")
Looking for an American colour war film I saw as a child shot around the sixties or early seventies set in Pacific Theatre in WWII or perhaps Korean War or less likely Vietnam War. All I can remember a scene where a comm… --- ## [Your Fried Rice Recipe/Technique](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-fried-rice-recipe-technique/932963)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 5:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-fried-rice-recipe-technique/932963 "2024-06-28T05:08:28Z")
It’s been awhile since we’ve had a good fried rice thread, and I’d love to see other folks’ techniques. Over the last several years I’ve gotten my recipe to something relatively quickly, fairly reliable, and super-deli… --- ## [William Lewis named Publisher & CEO of The Washington Post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/william-lewis-named-publisher-ceo-of-the-washington-post/992660)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2024, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/william-lewis-named-publisher-ceo-of-the-washington-post/992660 "2024-06-28T02:06:07Z")
This is not good news. Lewis is scarcely the balanced journalist we might have hoped for. If we couldn’t get balance, we would have hoped for a slight liberal (factual?) bent. Instead we’ve been given this Murdoch tra… --- ## [Love Me Do vs P. S. I Love You](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-me-do-vs-p-s-i-love-you/995462)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-me-do-vs-p-s-i-love-you/995462 "2024-06-27T23:43:36Z")
Back in the misty dawn before the modern world began, with intercourse not being invented until the next year, George Martin had to make a decision: what song to put on the A-side of the Beatles’ first single. He eventua… --- ## [The Memes of Anthony Bourdain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-memes-of-anthony-bourdain/1003382)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-memes-of-anthony-bourdain/1003382 "2024-06-27T16:26:02Z")
Loved this article (limited gift link). I had no idea Bourdain memes were such a thing. --- ## [Pig Parts. Oink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pig-parts-oink/1001834)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 9:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pig-parts-oink/1001834 "2024-06-27T09:02:49Z")
Had a chat with someone. Pork talk. I realized there’s probably not one pig part, snout to squeal a person down south in the US (and possibly many other places) does not eat. Reminds of the Lil’wrekker being traumatiz… --- ## [Why don't preformed hamburger patties puff up like hand-formed ones do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-preformed-hamburger-patties-puff-up-like-hand-formed-ones-do/1003378)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-dont-preformed-hamburger-patties-puff-up-like-hand-formed-ones-do/1003378 "2024-06-27T01:04:45Z")
We’ve all been taught the “thumb trick” with hand-formed burgers; you press a dimple into the center of the patty so it doesn’t become a meatball when cooked. However, preformed patties don’t have the dimple, they’re a … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=122) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=124)