# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=157 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 158 --- ## [Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary special {Available on Disney+ outside of UK}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-special-available-on-disney-outside-of-uk/966132)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-60th-anniversary-special-available-on-disney-outside-of-uk/966132 "2023-12-16T15:19:30Z")
Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary special is going to be incredible. Russel T Davies is on board. David Tennant and Catherine Tate reprise their roles. It’s a dream project for Doctor Who fans. Neil Patrick Harris will play… --- ## [How much salt is needed when seasoning meat hours before cooking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-salt-is-needed-when-seasoning-meat-hours-before-cooking/994669)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 8:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-salt-is-needed-when-seasoning-meat-hours-before-cooking/994669 "2023-12-16T08:22:30Z")
In my case I have a 5lb lamb shoulder (bone in if that matters). I want to salt it and let it sit in the fridge overnight (8-12 hours). I have read one teaspoon of salt per pound but it seems like a lot. But then, it … --- ## [Good Omens 2 is coming (It is here and all episodes are available 2023-07-28) season 3 coming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-omens-2-is-coming-it-is-here-and-all-episodes-are-available-2023-07-28-season-3-coming/945257)
**Author:** [@Gyrate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gyrate)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-omens-2-is-coming-it-is-here-and-all-episodes-are-available-2023-07-28-season-3-coming/945257 "2023-12-16T07:56:56Z")
It’s officially official. According to Neil Gaiman’s badly-formatted blog today, at one point back in the distant past he and Sir Pterry sketched out the plot of a sequel to Good Omens, but the project got shelved after… --- ## [Is the ship scene in "Leave The World Behind" realistic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-ship-scene-in-leave-the-world-behind-realistic/994594)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-ship-scene-in-leave-the-world-behind-realistic/994594 "2023-12-16T04:02:10Z")
I would have guessed the ship would hit ground long before it did. I did check out some videos of this happening IRL but those are at ports where the sea bottom is going to be deep enough for the ships. (I can say one t… --- ## [Let’s talk pans!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-s-talk-pans/994643)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-s-talk-pans/994643 "2023-12-16T03:23:19Z")
I have a set of non-stick pots and pans that have started to outlive their use. The two fry pans in particular have gotten decidedly less “non-stick” than they used to be. I have certainly been ingesting toxic pan coatin… --- ## [Why do Koreans bury kimchi pots?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-koreans-bury-kimchi-pots/441105)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2023, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-koreans-bury-kimchi-pots/441105 "2023-12-16T02:41:06Z")
I understand kimchi needs to ferment a while (weeks? months? I’m not sure) in a sealed container before you can call it kimchi. What I don’t understand is why the container has to be buried. Wouldn’t it work just as we… --- ## [What's the plot twist in Proof of Life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-plot-twist-in-proof-of-life/994646)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-plot-twist-in-proof-of-life/994646 "2023-12-15T23:22:16Z")
I was reading one of the online list articles; this one was about celebrities who took a career-killing role. One of the entries was for Meg Ryan and the item talked about her appearance in a 2000 movie called Proof of L… --- ## [Pluto TV has added 35 years of "The Price Is Right"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pluto-tv-has-added-35-years-of-the-price-is-right/927969)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pluto-tv-has-added-35-years-of-the-price-is-right/927969 "2023-12-15T14:36:04Z")
Yep, an entire channel of Bob Barker’s era! I’m watching an episode from '81, '82 or '83 right now, given that they tried to give away a car which was only made for the '82 or '83 model years. --- ## [Violent Night-amazing upcoming Christmas movie with David Harbour](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/violent-night-amazing-upcoming-christmas-movie-with-david-harbour/972817)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/violent-night-amazing-upcoming-christmas-movie-with-david-harbour/972817 "2023-12-15T13:57:12Z")
The trailer is here. I’m pretty interested. He’s no Bill Goldberg of course, but he can do a good Kris “Krusher” Kringle. --- ## [A very special mmm music poll – What are your favorite X songs? (see explanation in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-special-mmm-music-poll-what-are-your-favorite-x-songs-see-explanation-in-op/994235)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-special-mmm-music-poll-what-are-your-favorite-x-songs-see-explanation-in-op/994235 "2023-12-15T09:48:11Z")
TL/DR: I need an X song for the final final poll. As we are nearing the end of the music polls I am considering how to construct the ultimate poll to end all polls. I would like representation from each letter. This po… --- ## [Barry Humphries has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barry-humphries-has-died/983052)
**Author:** [@Banksiaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banksiaman)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 7:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barry-humphries-has-died/983052 "2023-12-15T07:24:54Z")
Barry Humphries, best known through the persona of Dame Edna Everidge, has died in Melbourne, Australia. Those of us who loved his work remember Dame Edna but also his creations Barry McKenzie, Sir Les Patterson, Sandy … --- ## [That odd old (or newer) song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-odd-old-or-newer-song/994540)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-odd-old-or-newer-song/994540 "2023-12-15T01:57:25Z")
Do you like one? Mine is I’ve got a girl in Kalamazoo Only way I’ve heard it was ‘The Glenn Miller orchestra’ My Daddy was a Big Band enthusiast. He would belt that song out like he had a good voice. I always loved t… --- ## [Looking for a specific Christmas song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-specific-christmas-song/994606)
**Author:** [@Sauron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sauron)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-specific-christmas-song/994606 "2023-12-15T01:13:48Z")
I need your help, Dopers, because this is driving me crazy. As usual with these types of requests, details are sketchy at best. I’m trying to find an instrumental Christmas song that gets a modicum of airplay around the… --- ## [Need help finding an old Gameboy \[art project related\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-an-old-gameboy-art-project-related/938631)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-finding-an-old-gameboy-art-project-related/938631 "2023-12-15T01:13:10Z")
I have an idea for an art project. It involves a Gameboy. An original Nintendo Gameboy. All I can find is refurbished ones. Way too expensive to deconstruct for a project that might or might not work. Does anyone have … --- ## [Netflix Takes Big Data Transparency Step, Releasing Viewing Numbers for 18,000 Titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-takes-big-data-transparency-step-releasing-viewing-numbers-for-18-000-titles/994523)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-takes-big-data-transparency-step-releasing-viewing-numbers-for-18-000-titles/994523 "2023-12-14T22:36:52Z")
The Netflix info on the report: What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report https://about.netflix.com/en/news/what-we-watched-a-netflix-engagement-report And to download the list of 18,000 + titles in spreadsheet (… --- ## [RIP Andre Braugher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-andre-braugher/994518)
**Author:** [@flurb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flurb)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-andre-braugher/994518 "2023-12-14T22:10:11Z")
This one is a shock, being reported that actor Andre Braugher – Captain Holt from “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” and Frank Pembleton from “Homicide: Life on the Street" – passed away today after a short illness. He was 61 years o… --- ## [Musicians playing instruments in unusual ways](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-playing-instruments-in-unusual-ways/994440)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-playing-instruments-in-unusual-ways/994440 "2023-12-14T21:31:46Z")
I really like this rendition of Billie Jean played by four musicians on one guitar. Any other examples of musicians doing weird and cool things with their instruments? --- ## [How to become a socialite](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-a-socialite/994500)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-become-a-socialite/994500 "2023-12-14T19:05:03Z")
I don’t think I will ever be an influencer but maybe I would become a socialite. Ahh, I can imagine the stories on the social page, “The well known socialite, Mixdenny, graced the theater district with his presence last … --- ## [What do you call this egg dish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-this-egg-dish/994546)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-call-this-egg-dish/994546 "2023-12-14T18:29:40Z")
Select as many options as apply. poll --- ## [For A Few Dollars More - Ending](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-a-few-dollars-more-ending/994609)
**Author:** [@Chez\_Guevara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chez_Guevara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-a-few-dollars-more-ending/994609 "2023-12-14T16:54:29Z")
I’m curious to know the identity of the creature coming in from the left at 9:58 and apparently making straight for the chicken on centre stage. Many thanks. ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onjt2L2lDEY (add a leading ‘h… --- ## [What are your favorite songs that begin with the letter H? See rules in OP {final poll added}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-h-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994004)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-h-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994004 "2023-12-14T16:00:50Z")
Rules : NEW : You may now submit 6 entries – 5 nominations plus 1 (and ONLY 1) alternate. The alternate will only be used if one of your entries is a duplicate. The 6th title listed will be considered your alternate. … --- ## [Law&Order:SVU and Hudson University](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/law-order-svu-and-hudson-university/994516)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/law-order-svu-and-hudson-university/994516 "2023-12-14T09:15:02Z")
It seems every other episode of Special Victims Unit involves some student being sexually assaulted at Hudson. Aren’t the Faculty and Student Body concerned their campus is being portrayed as being such a dangerous plac… --- ## [How Do I Control Spotify?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-control-spotify/994584)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-control-spotify/994584 "2023-12-14T02:48:08Z")
This year, acting on a desire to listen to the Very Special Straight Dope Christmas Spotify playlist, I broke down and downloaded Spotify. I even got my daughter to add me to her subscription. So for the past week, this… --- ## [What are your favorite songs that begin with the letter O? \[Final Poll added\] See rules in OP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-o-final-poll-added-see-rules-in-op/994099)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-o-final-poll-added-see-rules-in-op/994099 "2023-12-14T02:13:04Z")
Rules : NEW : 5 nominations only please. The 5 noms plus 1 alternate system did not work from my end. Too much chaos, confusion, and heartache. If you edit your already-posted entry to make a change, I may not see … --- ## [What are your favorite songs that begin with the letter N? See rules in OP: Tiebreaker Poll Added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-n-see-rules-in-op-tiebreaker-poll-added/993472)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-n-see-rules-in-op-tiebreaker-poll-added/993472 "2023-12-14T02:04:51Z")
Rules: If you edit your already-posted entry to make a change, I may not see it. Please do not re-post your entire list – this gets confusing - just add a new post with changes or additions only. EXAMPLE: Remove “Yest… --- ## [Regular Mailbox Surprises](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regular-mailbox-surprises/994243)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regular-mailbox-surprises/994243 "2023-12-13T21:58:53Z")
I am a man between worlds. A kid who grew up with regular issues of Highlights, Boys Life, Mad Magazine and Cracked now is an adult that only gets depressing bills. That little half cylinder at the end of your driveway… --- ## [David Drake RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-drake-rip/994439)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-drake-rip/994439 "2023-12-13T18:33:59Z")
Looks like the author of Hammers Slammers and other sci-fi has died. I was a real fan of the slammers books as a kid and I liked some of his collaborations like the “The General” series. I’ll probably have more to say … --- ## [Denny Laine, rock star: Go Fund Me to pay medical bills? {He has died as of December 5, 2023}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/denny-laine-rock-star-go-fund-me-to-pay-medical-bills-he-has-died-as-of-december-5-2023/991292)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/denny-laine-rock-star-go-fund-me-to-pay-medical-bills-he-has-died-as-of-december-5-2023/991292 "2023-12-13T15:26:45Z")
I heard recently that Denny Laine is having some health issues, so his wife started a Go Fund Me page to help cover his medical costs. They’ve raised about $41,000 so far. She says he doesn’t have health insurance. Ther… --- ## [Can "Now And Then" Be Considered An Authentic Beatles Song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-now-and-then-be-considered-an-authentic-beatles-song/994408)
**Author:** [@wt1963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wt1963)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-now-and-then-be-considered-an-authentic-beatles-song/994408 "2023-12-13T15:21:17Z")
Going back and forth on this. To my understanding (outside of the orchestra), John, Paul, George and Ringo are the only ones playing or singing on the song, so many would say that, yes, it’s a Beatles song. On the other… --- ## [Did you ever or do you now possess a pogo stick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-or-do-you-now-possess-a-pogo-stick/991919)
**Author:** [@2\_More\_Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2_More_Bits)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-or-do-you-now-possess-a-pogo-stick/991919 "2023-12-13T13:44:33Z")
Questions for Pogo Stick owners (past and present): Are they fun? Do you (did you) play with it a lot? Were you any good at Pogo Sticking? What qualifies as an amazing Pogo-related achievement? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=156) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=158)