# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=127 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 128 --- ## [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 … --- ## [Let's talk about Quiche](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-quiche/1002515)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-quiche/1002515 "2024-06-06T23:48:39Z")
Hi Everyone I’m in charge of bringing some quiche to a bridal shower breakfast this weekend so I’d love to hear your best recipes. I’ve just learned of a hash brown crust quiche and I’d like to try that for one of the p… --- ## [What product could make Dunder Mifflin make sense?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-product-could-make-dunder-mifflin-make-sense/947263)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-product-could-make-dunder-mifflin-make-sense/947263 "2024-06-06T20:45:01Z")
Dunder Mifflin is the paper company that is the office on the show “the office”. I don’t believe that there was ever a time in the history of human commerce that selling paper by the ream to local businesses could ever … --- ## [Cases Where the Movie Version Has Taken Over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cases-where-the-movie-version-has-taken-over/1001711)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cases-where-the-movie-version-has-taken-over/1001711 "2024-06-06T20:12:27Z")
Too many cases here. A story or character starts out as a story or novel. It gets turned into a movie and becomes iconic, and that has become the standard even when it contradicts the original. Even (especially?) when th… --- ## [How do I thaw a lamb jigot? Need answer fast!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-thaw-a-lamb-jigot-need-answer-fast/1002002)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2024, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-thaw-a-lamb-jigot-need-answer-fast/1002002 "2024-06-06T12:27:26Z")
How do I thaw a solid leg of lamb by tomorrow afternoon? I know I can’t leave a chicken out overnight; are the rules different from lamb roast? When I have to thaw a frozen chicken or turkey, I can put it in warm wate… --- ## [Prepared foods are sodium bombs!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prepared-foods-are-sodium-bombs/1002290)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prepared-foods-are-sodium-bombs/1002290 "2024-06-05T23:02:41Z")
This follows on from a side comment I made in the “What’s for dinner tonight” thread about a certain frozen Asian soup that I found contained a whopping 57% of the maximum daily value (MDV) for sodium consumption, and th… --- ## [The brine that's leftover in a jar of store-bought pickles-- do you do anything with it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-brine-thats-leftover-in-a-jar-of-store-bought-pickles-do-you-do-anything-with-it/1002459)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-brine-thats-leftover-in-a-jar-of-store-bought-pickles-do-you-do-anything-with-it/1002459 "2024-06-05T22:12:39Z")
Sweet, dill, garlicky, hot… whatever it is when you’ve eaten all the pickles, do you put other stuff in there? Use it for salad dressing? Marinate meat in it? Drink it from the jar? Keep it going like sourdough starter? --- ## [Radio Question: two unrelated stations (not part of the same ownership group) play the same songs at the same time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-question-two-unrelated-stations-not-part-of-the-same-ownership-group-play-the-same-songs-at-the-same-time/1002458)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-question-two-unrelated-stations-not-part-of-the-same-ownership-group-play-the-same-songs-at-the-same-time/1002458 "2024-06-05T15:53:53Z")
On the way to and home from work I can pull in two FM stations that play hard rock (AC/DC, Ozzy, etc.). On the way to work their programming completely different – one a “morning zoo” style show, the other just songs and… --- ## [MaCallan whisky - $90,000](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macallan-whisky-90-000/998382)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macallan-whisky-90-000/998382 "2024-06-05T13:16:13Z")
I was looking over the selection of booze at a pricey restaurant the other day. As is my habit I looked up brands I am not familiar with (I don’t drink anyway). to have something to read about. They had a series of MaCal… --- ## [Sad Day for Classic Who Buffs - William Russell, RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-day-for-classic-who-buffs-william-russell-rip/1002490)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sad-day-for-classic-who-buffs-william-russell-rip/1002490 "2024-06-05T02:16:30Z")
Ah well, he made it to 99. The actor who played one of the first companions on Doctor Who has died. William Russell played science teacher Ian Chesterton. He did all the action stuff, because the First Doctor was so d… --- ## [Most impressive franchise from the most mediocre beginning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-impressive-franchise-from-the-most-mediocre-beginning/1002401)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-impressive-franchise-from-the-most-mediocre-beginning/1002401 "2024-06-04T19:34:49Z")
We just finished Star Trek TOS. POS is more like it! I get that Roddenberry had a vision, and that elements of the show were unique for the time. And I imagine most TV from mid-late 60s would appear to have many flaws… --- ## [Why hasn't Woody Allen ever hosted- or at least done a brief cameo on- SNL? It would be cool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-woody-allen-ever-hosted-or-at-least-done-a-brief-cameo-on-snl-it-would-be-cool/1002439)
**Author:** [@TJEckleburg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TJEckleburg)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 8:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-hasnt-woody-allen-ever-hosted-or-at-least-done-a-brief-cameo-on-snl-it-would-be-cool/1002439 "2024-06-04T08:04:47Z")
Yes, he’s had his fair share of controversies. And he’s 88 now. And SNL has parodied and insulted/criticized/lampooned/skewered/laughed at him plenty, like any public figure. But wouldn’t at least a brief cameo by him be… --- ## [Who painted the original that this a parodied from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-painted-the-original-that-this-a-parodied-from/1002451)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-painted-the-original-that-this-a-parodied-from/1002451 "2024-06-04T02:56:47Z")
ETA, never mind. I see it’s in the description, which did not show up on the web! D’oh! --- ## [Abbott and Costello](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abbott-and-costello/1001981)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abbott-and-costello/1001981 "2024-06-03T20:49:52Z")
The name Costello in the news reminded me of Abbott and Costello which reminded me of something that’s always puzzled me: how are they still (relatively) famous if “Who’s on First?” is their most famous routine? Maybe wh… --- ## [The single greatest line in My Favorite Year is](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-single-greatest-line-in-my-favorite-year-is/1002260)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-single-greatest-line-in-my-favorite-year-is/1002260 "2024-06-02T19:36:03Z")
"Hey Janine, when are you going to let me into your box? " OK that is not the greatest, but I’ve just starrting watching. I could have said “Captain from crap!” --- ## [Big fat hairy deal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-fat-hairy-deal/1002399)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-fat-hairy-deal/1002399 "2024-06-02T18:21:34Z")
Was the Garfield comic strip the first place this exact phrase was used? --- ## [Why oh why can't I? (Solar storm/Aurora lights)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-oh-why-cant-i-solar-storm-aurora-lights/1001404)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-oh-why-cant-i-solar-storm-aurora-lights/1001404 "2024-06-02T09:30:58Z")
Some where over the rainbow! Songs about colors. --- ## [Going to Penzey's Spices! Must-tries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-penzeys-spices-must-tries/599856)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/going-to-penzeys-spices-must-tries/599856 "2024-06-02T03:33:59Z")
I’m going next week (Trader Joe’s too!). What should I try? --- ## [I just saw the video press release for Disney's "Star Wars: Galactic Cruiser" Hotel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-saw-the-video-press-release-for-disneys-star-wars-galactic-cruiser-hotel/955610)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-saw-the-video-press-release-for-disneys-star-wars-galactic-cruiser-hotel/955610 "2024-06-02T00:37:44Z")
$5000 for a two night stay at the Star Wars Holiday Special! I hope this viddie doesn’t get pulled like most of the others: With all the stars DizCorp has access to, the best they could get to appear is on… --- ## [9 year old swiss cheese is very tasty!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9-year-old-swiss-cheese-is-very-tasty/815652)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/9-year-old-swiss-cheese-is-very-tasty/815652 "2024-06-01T23:38:31Z")
Many of you may recall my recounting previous experiences with the Elder Cheeses. I’ve always been fond of aged cheddar, and in recent years my go-to cheddar for daily sandwich/snack use is a 5 year old white cheddar, b… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #18 – May, 2024 – “Still life” {poll added}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-18-may-2024-still-life-poll-added/1001118)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-18-may-2024-still-life-poll-added/1001118 "2024-06-01T21:35:51Z")
This is the monthly thread for May , 2024. The topic this month is “Still life”, chosen by @aurora\_maire and @beowulff Please note: The general rules for the competition are here. One entry per person per month . To … --- ## [Remember Kasey Chambers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-kasey-chambers/1002371)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-kasey-chambers/1002371 "2024-06-01T18:22:12Z")
Yes you do, she did the song “The Captain”, played on The Sopranos. She did another song, “Don’t Talk Back”, which had these lines - “After all that I have done, I’m not half of what I’d hoped that I’d become, there is … --- ## [Anchor Brewing Company: Sunk {Raise Anchor, Saved}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anchor-brewing-company-sunk-raise-anchor-saved/986995)
**Author:** [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2024, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anchor-brewing-company-sunk-raise-anchor-saved/986995 "2024-06-01T17:13:31Z")
After 150+ years, the San Francisco legend and the original craft brewery is closing. Looks like it can be chalked-up to a larger corporate owner not realizing what they had. Anyone who has lived in the SF Bay Area has p… --- ## [Did anybody ever really laugh at these?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anybody-ever-really-laugh-at-these/1000511)
**Author:** [@Quondam\_Mechanic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quondam_Mechanic)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anybody-ever-really-laugh-at-these/1000511 "2024-05-31T20:47:26Z")
There are jokes that we know are jokes because professional comedians use or have used them to try to get laughs. And audiences often make the friendly gesture of laughing when a comedian is standing there waiting for a … --- ## [Bill Walton passed away from cancer at 71. RIP Big Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-walton-passed-away-from-cancer-at-71-rip-big-bill/1002147)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-walton-passed-away-from-cancer-at-71-rip-big-bill/1002147 "2024-05-31T18:59:12Z")
--- ## [ID the singing voice in a Burger King commercial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-the-singing-voice-in-a-burger-king-commercial/1002276)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-the-singing-voice-in-a-burger-king-commercial/1002276 "2024-05-30T22:23:30Z")
There’s a commercial for Burger King where a singer–apparently a Black male with a really flat singing voice–sings something like the old “Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce” jingle with new lyrics. Is this a famous sing… --- ## [New LotR film, with Jackson, Boyens and Walsh involved, "The Hunt for Gollum" slated for 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-lotr-film-with-jackson-boyens-and-walsh-involved-the-hunt-for-gollum-slated-for-2026/1002247)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-lotr-film-with-jackson-boyens-and-walsh-involved-the-hunt-for-gollum-slated-for-2026/1002247 "2024-05-30T22:22:21Z")
The title contains the bare bones of what I have seen about this. Note that there was a 38-minute fan-made film in 2009, with different cast, writers, and everything, of which I have seen a couple of minutes before I sto… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - May 2024 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-may-2024-edition/1000992)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-may-2024-edition/1000992 "2024-05-30T20:34:58Z")
May is upon us. Spring is here for the Northern Hemisphere, winter down south. My favorite parts of spring are the explosion of green, new flowers, and clear blue skies over the mountains… and my least favorite is weedin… --- ## [The funk of 40 000 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-funk-of-40-000-years/1002262)
**Author:** [@Danger\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Danger_Man)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-funk-of-40-000-years/1002262 "2024-05-30T17:37:10Z")
Are there two meanings here. Does it both refer to the funk music style and the smell, or is it just the smell? --- ## [Ticketmaster hacked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ticketmaster-hacked/1002269)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ticketmaster-hacked/1002269 "2024-05-30T13:16:06Z")
I don’t feel sorry for them at all, just the people whose data has been stolen. I hope Australia nails them to the wall, but I fear it’s like cutting off the heads of a hydra. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=126) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=128)