# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=126 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 127 --- ## [Classical music in Vienna](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classical-music-in-vienna/1002848)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classical-music-in-vienna/1002848 "2024-06-13T21:26:45Z")
Headed to Vienna for 2 nights in late July, want to catch a concert there. I have a few requirements: Mozart. No dress code. The 2nd is important because Inna and I are spending about 2 weeks in Ukraine prior to Vienn… --- ## [The (not so) Amazing Race (not around the world)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-so-amazing-race-not-around-the-world/999085)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-so-amazing-race-not-around-the-world/999085 "2024-06-13T18:22:52Z")
So last night I decided to prep for tonight’s episode of The Amazing Race by finding some publicity page about this season. You see, at the beginning of a new season there are just so many teams that I have trouble sort… --- ## [French speaking Dopers - what is the English translation for these Grace Jones lyrics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-speaking-dopers-what-is-the-english-translation-for-these-grace-jones-lyrics/661131)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2024, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-speaking-dopers-what-is-the-english-translation-for-these-grace-jones-lyrics/661131 "2024-06-13T12:23:04Z")
This is a Grace Jones video from circa 1979/80. I know that I saw it in rotation in a music video show from before MTV launched. I was about 10 or 11 when I first saw it, and it freaked me right the hell out. I liked … --- ## [Film Critic Armond White: for real or a troll?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/film-critic-armond-white-for-real-or-a-troll/544144)
**Author:** [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/film-critic-armond-white-for-real-or-a-troll/544144 "2024-06-12T16:50:17Z")
I mentioned this in the Toy Story 3 thread but after reading more, wanted to give Mr. White his own thread. Armond White is a film critic for the New York Press. He is a member and former chair of the New York Film Crit… --- ## [Skirt steak](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skirt-steak/1001146)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2024, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skirt-steak/1001146 "2024-06-12T12:37:00Z")
Skirt steak is my favorite cut and it’s on sale this week, so I bought a few pounds, cooked it, and hated it: it turned out dry, grey, tough, and tasteless. Whose fault is this? A) The way I cooked it. I turned on the b… --- ## [Billy Strings and Outlaw Country](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billy-strings-and-outlaw-country/947449)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billy-strings-and-outlaw-country/947449 "2024-06-11T23:50:12Z")
All- Has anyone else discovered Billy Strings within the last couple years? Has it led to anything for any of ya’all? For me, it’s opened some doors. I never really cared for bluegrass much, but Billy Strings is freaki… --- ## [Can actors just "lose it?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-actors-just-lose-it/1002571)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-actors-just-lose-it/1002571 "2024-06-11T19:11:08Z")
Is it possible for a talented actor or actress, known for consistent and solid performances, to experience a sudden inability to act, similar to “the yips” in sports, where they seemingly forget the basic skills of their… --- ## [Interesting bread ingredient(s)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-bread-ingredient-s/1002746)
**Author:** [@2\_More\_Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2_More_Bits)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-bread-ingredient-s/1002746 "2024-06-11T17:29:16Z")
The first ingredient in my loaf of Carbonaut™ Gluten Free bread is “resistant tapioca and/or resistant potato starch.” What is it resisting? More specifically: What the hell is it? --- ## [Pat Sajak to retire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pat-sajak-to-retire/985401)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pat-sajak-to-retire/985401 "2024-06-11T15:42:11Z")
‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak announces his retirement: ‘It’s been a wonderful ride’ Pat Sajak, the longtime host of TV’s Wheel of Fortune, announced Monday that next season will be his last. “Well, the time has c… --- ## [Looking for information on an informational cartoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-information-on-an-informational-cartoon/1002709)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-information-on-an-informational-cartoon/1002709 "2024-06-11T13:46:43Z")
The cartoon is “The Adventures Of Dodo”. They are short, comedic in nature, and usually provide information about animals and cultures around the world. Dodo’s accent seems to be Australian. --- ## [MGM 1949 studio portrait](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mgm-1949-studio-portrait/1002450)
**Author:** [@MonkeysBrother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MonkeysBrother)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 9:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mgm-1949-studio-portrait/1002450 "2024-06-11T09:53:00Z")
A local restaurant has a black and white copy of this hanging in their entryway. http://orig06.deviantart.net/05fc/f/2015/169/d/0/mgm\_1949\_stars\_by\_slr1238-d8xrn8y.jpg Whenever I’m there, I try to figure out who everyon… --- ## [Pie filling help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-filling-help/1002725)
**Author:** [@Jebbilene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jebbilene)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pie-filling-help/1002725 "2024-06-11T09:15:59Z")
I made a pie crust, but it shrank. It’s only about 1/4" high. It was going to be lemon meringue, but I don’t think that will work. What else could I fill it with that won’t go everywhere? --- ## [Help me get started with Elvis Costello](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-get-started-with-elvis-costello/1002572)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-get-started-with-elvis-costello/1002572 "2024-06-11T04:43:26Z")
I know of Elvis Costello but never have owned any of his albums. I’ve been listening to one of those throwback alternative radio stations and Costello’s music comes up often on the playlist. I am quite familiar with the… --- ## [Star Trek Prodigy the latest to be canceled and erased](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-prodigy-the-latest-to-be-canceled-and-erased/986004)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-prodigy-the-latest-to-be-canceled-and-erased/986004 "2024-06-11T01:25:23Z")
As has been the trend, beyond just cancelling shows , streaming services have been completely removing them from their catalog (presumably for tax purposes). Star Trek Prodigy is the latest victim which is a shame. The s… --- ## [Where is your favorite place to buy a Shake? What Flavor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-your-favorite-place-to-buy-a-shake-what-flavor/1002281)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-your-favorite-place-to-buy-a-shake-what-flavor/1002281 "2024-06-11T00:22:19Z")
You can buy Shakes at many places. They are a luxury today at over $5 for a large. Here’s a few places, but there are many others. Some places offer Shakes and others Milkshakes. Depends on how it’s made. McDonalds W… --- ## [Worst Beverage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-beverage/998850)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-beverage/998850 "2024-06-10T23:26:48Z")
Was listening to the very funny Dave Attell on the radio yesterday. He mentioned his great dislike of egg nog: “I want to get drunk, but I am also hungry for pancakes”, and revealed its shocking source (um… elf discharg… --- ## [Question for Romance Fans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-romance-fans/1002700)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-romance-fans/1002700 "2024-06-10T19:15:19Z")
I have a question for all two of you, I suspect. I’m writing a romance novel (an action thriller) and I’m kind of stuck trying to figure out where to put the sex. I prefer slow burn stories where it takes some time to w… --- ## [Flour by weight question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flour-by-weight-question/1002101)
**Author:** [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flour-by-weight-question/1002101 "2024-06-10T15:13:39Z")
I’ve recently purchased America’s Test Kitchen’s Desserts Illustrated book. I love ATK’s books because they not just tell you how to make something, but they also tell you WHY you’re doing it a certain way. I trust the… --- ## [What "favorite book" would cause you to walk away from someone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-favorite-book-would-cause-you-to-walk-away-from-someone/1002567)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2024, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-favorite-book-would-cause-you-to-walk-away-from-someone/1002567 "2024-06-10T12:09:15Z")
The subject of “favorite books” comes up, someone says (book title) is their favorite book, and the answer causes you to walk away from them. What one book, (no lists PLEASE) would it be? --- ## [How do you get stereo from a pancake speaker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-stereo-from-a-pancake-speaker/1002677)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-get-stereo-from-a-pancake-speaker/1002677 "2024-06-09T18:32:30Z")
This bluetooth JBL is on sale for $50. I had thought about buy it last year. Too expensive at $80. The newer model, Clip 5 was released June 1. Sounds great. I’m very impressed with the bass. I can change the sound prof… --- ## [Charcoal Grills](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charcoal-grills/1000877)
**Author:** [@Deanna\_D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deanna_D)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charcoal-grills/1000877 "2024-06-09T12:40:11Z")
I’ve decided that a new grill would be a great gift for the wonderful man in my life, and I did my due diligence, and found out that he prefers a charcoal grill. (Which I guess explains why he doesn’t use the old gas gri… --- ## [Can you explain this witticism to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-explain-this-witticism-to-me/1002486)
**Author:** [@salinqmind1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 10:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-explain-this-witticism-to-me/1002486 "2024-06-09T10:13:08Z")
I just read somewhere the following: The Queen Mother on an occasion at the palace was being escorted by her friend Noel Coward . As they passed the house guards in ceremonial uniforms, she noticed his wandering eye an… --- ## [Help me identify a John Wayne movie. Please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-a-john-wayne-movie-please/1002057)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-a-john-wayne-movie-please/1002057 "2024-06-09T05:26:48Z")
I vividly remember a movie with John Wayne. He’s a businessman or maybe just wealthy? There’s an accident and he’s in the hospital. Unable to walk. I thought it was a war movie. A nurse inspires him to relearn to walk.… --- ## [And the Emmy goes to ..,](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-emmy-goes-to/1000546)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-emmy-goes-to/1000546 "2024-06-09T03:55:22Z")
Will it be Dick Van Dyke? --- ## [Any good shows on Peacock? I just signed up for the whole year for $19.99](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-shows-on-peacock-i-just-signed-up-for-the-whole-year-for-19-99/973275)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-shows-on-peacock-i-just-signed-up-for-the-whole-year-for-19-99/973275 "2024-06-08T08:39:09Z")
So Alien Resident of course, but I’m hoping there might be some other good shows. I like non cringe humor sitcoms. Smart sitcoms generally. Shows like Star Trek Strange New Worlds and Below Decks, but not Discovery or … --- ## [OJ Simpson has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oj-simpson-has-died/1000157)
**Author:** [@Jay\_Z](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jay_Z)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2024, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oj-simpson-has-died/1000157 "2024-06-08T05:00:20Z")
No longer the most controversial person to have ever hosted Saturday Night Live. Thoughts? --- ## [The Perfect Bid Price is Right documentary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-perfect-bid-price-is-right-documentary/987093)
**Author:** [@Tarataratara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarataratara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-perfect-bid-price-is-right-documentary/987093 "2024-06-07T20:40:25Z")
Price is Right fans will enjoy this documentary about a mega fan. From the Youtube description - Perfect Bid: The Contestant Who Knew Too Much is the thrilling, award-winning documentary from CJ Wallis about a math geni… --- ## [Comedy movies made from serious TV series?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedy-movies-made-from-serious-tv-series/1002526)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedy-movies-made-from-serious-tv-series/1002526 "2024-06-07T19:26:19Z")
There is the recent The Fall Guy and the lightly older 21 Jump Street. (I liked both TV series but had no interest in seeing either movie.) Are there other examples? I do not mean comedy movies of comedy series, which ar… --- ## [Seeing the Phantom Menace again for the first time in 14 years. My thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeing-the-phantom-menace-again-for-the-first-time-in-14-years-my-thoughts/793406)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeing-the-phantom-menace-again-for-the-first-time-in-14-years-my-thoughts/793406 "2024-06-07T12:25:07Z")
I was in line for Phantom Menace a couple weeks early and saw it twice opening day. Look, here is my ticket. I also own the DVD. I liked it, as did many, the first couple screenings. Gradually, it became clear that the … --- ## [Band of Brothers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-of-brothers/1002082)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2024, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-of-brothers/1002082 "2024-06-07T02:19:30Z")
Many years ago I read the book Band of Brothers. I’m just watching the TV series for the first time years later. There have been threads on this before, most pretty old. It’s very, very good. It looks beautiful. It … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=125) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=127)