# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=172 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 173 --- ## [Can you identify this Giant Animal book?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-identify-this-giant-animal-book/990743)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-identify-this-giant-animal-book/990743 "2023-09-27T15:49:43Z")
I had it when I was younger and enjoyed looking at the pictures. They looked to be watercolors on a white background but probably weren’t really. Each page had a pair of humans running or swimming alongside the critters,… --- ## [“Streets ahead” from Community in the wild used for real!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streets-ahead-from-community-in-the-wild-used-for-real/990566)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streets-ahead-from-community-in-the-wild-used-for-real/990566 "2023-09-27T04:36:09Z")
I was listening to a science and technology podcast called Babbage produced by The Economist and the guest used “streets ahead” as a serious way to discuss certain approaches to using AI! Here at time mark 29:24. Anyone… --- ## [Good News, Everyone...Futurama is Returning!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-everyone-futurama-is-returning/959194)
**Author:** [@RobotDevilDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RobotDevilDog)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2023, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-news-everyone-futurama-is-returning/959194 "2023-09-27T03:24:15Z")
Finally, 10 years after its last episode, Hulu will be producing 20 new episodes of Futurama. I’ve been hoping this would happen for quite some time. Unfortunately, John DiMaggio (Bender) may not return. It seems as t… --- ## [Jill Duggar Dillard Is speaking out about her life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jill-duggar-dillard-is-speaking-out-about-her-life/990106)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jill-duggar-dillard-is-speaking-out-about-her-life/990106 "2023-09-26T16:57:50Z")
I’m not sure who’s still watching or following them, but apparently (some of) the Duggars have a book coming out as mentioned in this interview about their lives and the abuse they suffered. about their lives. I pity the… --- ## [Countries without a TV industry?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countries-without-a-tv-industry/990704)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/countries-without-a-tv-industry/990704 "2023-09-26T16:45:13Z")
So I have watched fiction TV series produced by/for maybe around a dozen countries, definitely fewer than 20. I’m wondering how many countries produce fiction shows with local casts and local subjects for local consumpti… --- ## [Best stage entrance ever!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-stage-entrance-ever/990619)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-stage-entrance-ever/990619 "2023-09-26T15:43:27Z")
Give it up for psy! https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/16q7721/psy\_introduces\_himself/ --- ## [How Do You Organize Your Kindle Books?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-organize-your-kindle-books/990510)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2023, 9:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-organize-your-kindle-books/990510 "2023-09-26T09:23:22Z")
Do you organize your Kindle books? Yes, I did ask this six years ago, and I am asking again. I feel like I have such an enormous influx of books and samples I never manage to keep up with categorizing the stuff. Do you … --- ## [I've been watching Conan the Barbarian - what am I missing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-watching-conan-the-barbarian-what-am-i-missing/989481)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-watching-conan-the-barbarian-what-am-i-missing/989481 "2023-09-25T22:16:32Z")
I recently read a couple of articles about the aging Arnold, and realized I had never seen CtB. So I decided to correct this gap in my cinematic experience. Is it that this is considered good by people who liked pulp c… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #10 - September 2023 - “Shadow and light”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-10-september-2023-shadow-and-light/989424)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-10-september-2023-shadow-and-light/989424 "2023-09-25T21:21:50Z")
This is the monthly thread for September 2023. The topic this month is “Shadow and light”, chosen by @aurora\_maire Please note: The general rules for the competition are here. One entry per person per month. To make t… --- ## [Music Creators Assemble!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-creators-assemble/979626)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 194\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-creators-assemble/979626 "2023-09-25T20:25:13Z")
In another thread, a few of us started talking music creation. So let’s chat! I know there must be even more of you out there. I am primarily a singer, although I also play flute and a dash of piano. I sing folk, folk r… --- ## [70s Slow-Tempo Chill Prog w/ Woman on Vocals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/70s-slow-tempo-chill-prog-w-woman-on-vocals/988044)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/70s-slow-tempo-chill-prog-w-woman-on-vocals/988044 "2023-09-25T18:02:38Z")
So much ‘prog’ (and all of its sub-genres) seem to be very fast, aggressive, and I’ve listened to hundreds of 70s albums, and after 20 years, self-awareness, and helps from others; it’s easier to narrow things down. Ano… --- ## [Sex Education -- Netflix TV show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-education-netflix-tv-show/846914)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sex-education-netflix-tv-show/846914 "2023-09-25T14:59:39Z")
The second season just dropped and I really like the show. It about Otis Milburn, a teen whose mother is a sex therapist. Otis has overheard a log of her counseling sessions, and has gained a bit of knowledge (but no pr… --- ## [Recommend some movies to make the best use of my new TV!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-movies-to-make-the-best-use-of-my-new-tv/990489)
**Author:** [@Celtic\_Kitsune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celtic_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-movies-to-make-the-best-use-of-my-new-tv/990489 "2023-09-25T05:20:35Z")
Please, danke, thank you very much :wink: I bought my last TV fourteen years ago and haven’t had one at all for the past three, however I decided to shell out and purchased a swish Samsung with sound-bar and bass speake… --- ## [Friends who have sold their works to the movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-who-have-sold-their-works-to-the-movies/990621)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 4:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-who-have-sold-their-works-to-the-movies/990621 "2023-09-25T04:44:18Z")
I have friends, successful writers in a way that I am not successful (though we did get to be friends because of their respect for my writing), who have made a lot of money selling their work to be adapted to the movies.… --- ## [The Matrix and Genetics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-matrix-and-genetics/989643)
**Author:** [@Celtic\_Kitsune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Celtic_Kitsune)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-matrix-and-genetics/989643 "2023-09-24T23:47:38Z")
Something I’ve wondered about the Matrix, I haven’t seen the fourth one yet though I intend to so unless it’s directly related to my question I’d really appreciate it if people didn’t spoil it, thanks. Anyway how is the… --- ## ["I'm a driver, I'm a winner ... " - Whence the sample?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-driver-im-a-winner-whence-the-sample/227111)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-a-driver-im-a-winner-whence-the-sample/227111 "2023-09-24T20:00:20Z")
" … things are gonna change, I can feel it." Most people know that line from Beck’s song Loser. Some people think it’s from a George Bush speech, but others just know it’s from an obscure movie, Kill the Moonlight. Thi… --- ## [Starship Troopers (1996) actor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starship-troopers-1996-actor/990518)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starship-troopers-1996-actor/990518 "2023-09-24T18:10:09Z")
I was watching Starship Troopers since I don’t know when and was pleasantly surprised to recognize Dean Norris as a commanding officer. I only know him from Breaking Bad! --- ## [Could be handy - song samples of (selected) bands ranked in order of popularity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-be-handy-song-samples-of-selected-bands-ranked-in-order-of-popularity/990635)
**Author:** [@SirRay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SirRay)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-be-handy-song-samples-of-selected-bands-ranked-in-order-of-popularity/990635 "2023-09-24T15:47:26Z")
OK, stumbled across this YouTube channel(s) a few months ago, figured it could make an interesting topic (or not)…and then forgot to create it (because I’m just that smart). Well, no time like the past, so moving along: … --- ## [Who was Mr Harris in Dickens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-mr-harris-in-dickens/990617)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-mr-harris-in-dickens/990617 "2023-09-24T03:06:18Z")
In Murder on the Orient Express, it’s a key plot point that Poirot has trouble getting a berth on the Express, but is able to take the place of a Mr Harris who seems to be late. Poiroit says, “I know my Dickens. Mr Har… --- ## [Last Netflix DVD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-netflix-dvd/990567)
**Author:** [@Digger11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digger11)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-netflix-dvd/990567 "2023-09-24T02:46:18Z")
I received my final Netflix DVD in the mail today. It’s annoying that they decided to end that service–some older and more obscure movies are very difficult to find on any streaming site. I choose Warcraft for my last … --- ## [Smells awful, tastes great (or vice versa)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smells-awful-tastes-great-or-vice-versa/990320)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smells-awful-tastes-great-or-vice-versa/990320 "2023-09-23T22:57:55Z")
(Seems like we did something like this recently, but the closest I could find was It smells terrible and tastes like it smells! from 2011) Anyway, the younger sonlost has taken an interest in Asian cooking, which I also… --- ## [Recommend an apple-based finger food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-apple-based-finger-food/990173)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-an-apple-based-finger-food/990173 "2023-09-23T22:33:38Z")
I’m having my annual cider-pressing party in a few weeks. I’d like to have some kind of snack or dessert with apples, but it should be easy to make in bulk and easy to serve on a napkin and eat without utensils. So thing… --- ## [Jann Wenner and “rockism”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jann-wenner-and-rockism/990180)
**Author:** [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2023, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jann-wenner-and-rockism/990180 "2023-09-23T15:30:51Z")
The New York Times just published an interview with Jann Wenner, the founder and longtime editor of Rolling Stone magazine. (Gift link.) The subject is Wenner’s new book where he interviews seven “masters” of popular mu… --- ## [Things I learned from watching TV cop shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-from-watching-tv-cop-shows/983820)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 538\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-from-watching-tv-cop-shows/983820 "2023-09-22T22:48:38Z")
If you kill someone on the streets, go ahead and steal the watch, cash, phone etc. Dump it all sure, (except maybe the cash, and maybe someone will find the wallet , use the cards, and be the suspect). That way “it is a… --- ## [Cooking challenge-lets replicate Chik-Fli-A](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-challenge-lets-replicate-chik-fli-a/990437)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-challenge-lets-replicate-chik-fli-a/990437 "2023-09-22T21:35:44Z")
I love chicken sandwiches from Chick-Fil-A and Wendys. Popeyes is popular but too spicy. How can we cook chicken like this at home? I’ve tried and end up with a tough, chewy hunk of meat. Nothing like Chick-Fli-A goodne… --- ## [ID this Latin musical type](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-latin-musical-type/990502)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-latin-musical-type/990502 "2023-09-22T21:01:38Z")
This is really an FQ but I’m putting it here because it’s a trivial culture question. The style Paul Simon is using in “The Vampire” is (to me) extremely ubiquitous and recognizable. If you told me to sit down at a pi… --- ## [I need someone who speaks German](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-someone-who-speaks-german/990517)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-someone-who-speaks-german/990517 "2023-09-22T18:46:49Z")
At the start of Gladiator, the German generals yells at the Romans, “Ihr seid verfluchte hunde!” What’s the phonetic pronunciation of that? --- ## [Chicago oldsters - who called the viewers Feather Merchants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-oldsters-who-called-the-viewers-feather-merchants/737325)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-oldsters-who-called-the-viewers-feather-merchants/737325 "2023-09-22T18:34:47Z")
Years ago in Chicago - a kid’s show. And the host used to call the viewers little feather merchants. Who was that? What was that program? Anyone recall? I don’t think it was Uncle Johnny Coons or Frazier Thomas. So… --- ## [Why all the genres?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-genres/990368)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 11:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-genres/990368 "2023-09-22T11:03:29Z")
Went to see a band that I would call a Reggae Band. I like reggae and was eager to see this lineup, having seen the bass player and hand drum guy in different bands over the years. As the band set up, the bass player rec… --- ## [What have you eaten today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-eaten-today/974263)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-have-you-eaten-today/974263 "2023-09-21T23:44:56Z")
Breakfast: Trader Joe’s eggwich w/Sriracha sauce. Lunch: Blackened snapper, and leftover veg w/cheese sauce. Dinner: Cabbage soup. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=171) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=173)