# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=18 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 19 --- ## [Opinions on this top 10 books list?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-this-top-10-books-list/1029839)
**Author:** [@FloatyGimpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FloatyGimpy)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-this-top-10-books-list/1029839 "2026-06-13T18:31:20Z")
I tend to read the same books over and over and over. Mainly all of Tolkiens works. I decided I should read some other things and looked up various lists of “top 10 books”. Right now I’m working through this: I’d nev… --- ## [Remodeling shows and bookcases](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remodeling-shows-and-bookcases/1030658)
**Author:** [@Fir\_na\_tine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fir_na_tine)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remodeling-shows-and-bookcases/1030658 "2026-06-13T18:10:21Z")
Been laid up for a while and seeing a ton of home remodeling shows. Almost universally when there is a bookcase, all of the books are racked with the pages out instead of the bindings, as normal people do. Why? --- ## [Spanish Lyrics in 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes?'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spanish-lyrics-in-suite-judy-blue-eyes/225940)
**Author:** [@Mariemarie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mariemarie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spanish-lyrics-in-suite-judy-blue-eyes/225940 "2026-06-13T01:16:02Z")
At the end of the song Suite: Judy Blue Eyes by Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Crosby and Nash sing “doo-doo-doo, doo-doo…doo! doo! doo-doo doo-doo…\[repeat\]” while Stills sings a few lines in what sounds (to me) like Spanish.… --- ## [What's your favorite celebrity rumor (that does not involve Richard Gere or Rod Stewart)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-celebrity-rumor-that-does-not-involve-richard-gere-or-rod-stewart/1020100)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-celebrity-rumor-that-does-not-involve-richard-gere-or-rod-stewart/1020100 "2026-06-12T23:10:31Z")
I have a few, but I’ll start with this one: Back in the 1980s, there was a persistent rumor that Motley Crue performed the ritual sacrifice of a live baby at one of their shows. And they got away with it in front of, w… --- ## [Recipes on line](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-on-line/1030826)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-on-line/1030826 "2026-06-12T18:03:13Z")
Do you read the stories that seem to come before all recipes you find on line? How Great-great-grandma smuggled the secret family herb mixture across the ocean and deserts as she fled oppression? Or how Uncle Ralph was m… --- ## [What celebrities are known for being jerks(that are not named Chevy Chase)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celebrities-are-known-for-being-jerks-that-are-not-named-chevy-chase/919839)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 528\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celebrities-are-known-for-being-jerks-that-are-not-named-chevy-chase/919839 "2026-06-12T14:19:07Z")
Or Ellen, who I always knew was hard to work with, but had never heard was that much of a jerk. I’ve been hearing James Corden is a jerk, not sure if anyone else has heard these stories. Kind of whiny and so forth. I ha… --- ## [Desert Rose Manga In English?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desert-rose-manga-in-english/1030834)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/desert-rose-manga-in-english/1030834 "2026-06-12T13:10:36Z")
Was there an English translation of the manga Desert Rose ? If so, where can I get one? No digital downloads wanted. Also, the Anime version on DVD/bluray, with English subtitles. --- ## [Early girl. The red headed champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-girl-the-red-headed-champion/1030805)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-girl-the-red-headed-champion/1030805 "2026-06-11T20:57:51Z")
My tomatoes are coming in the kitchen. Wow. I can’t say I had a whole lot to do with this project. I’m the cheering section, nowadays. I did pick the variety “Early girl” They are gloriously red. Supremely juicy. But…… --- ## [Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (Open spoilers after release)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-open-spoilers-after-release/1030236)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-open-spoilers-after-release/1030236 "2026-06-11T20:07:58Z")
Starting this thread now so we have a place to discuss spoilers once it hits theaters. The official release date is Friday, but it looks like it’s actually going to start showing in theaters across the US on Thursday aft… --- ## [WAAAHHH! I can’t find the recipe I like! Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waaahhh-i-can-t-find-the-recipe-i-like-help/1030769)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/waaahhh-i-can-t-find-the-recipe-i-like-help/1030769 "2026-06-11T15:32:48Z")
There’s a recipe for red beans and rice with andouille sausage that I’ve made a couple of times for my meal prep, but I stupidly neglected to bookmark the URL or copy it to my notes. It calls for dried red beans (not ki… --- ## [Taco Trail from Hell (in 3D)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-trail-from-hell-in-3d/1030820)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-trail-from-hell-in-3d/1030820 "2026-06-11T14:06:47Z")
I was driving through Connecticut recently and at a rest stop I perused the wall full of brochures for local attractions. I was surprised at all the “Trails” they had. A lot of states have “wine trails” – routes you can … --- ## [The Omnibus Cruise Thread: your experiences, pros & cons, tips & tricks, favorites, etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-omnibus-cruise-thread-your-experiences-pros-cons-tips-tricks-favorites-etc/1030810)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-omnibus-cruise-thread-your-experiences-pros-cons-tips-tricks-favorites-etc/1030810 "2026-06-11T14:03:45Z")
My first cruise was in February 1996 aboard Carnival Sensation, 'twas a college graduation gift for me and a high school graduation gift for my brother (he was never going to go to college lol), along with my parents. Th… --- ## [Doctor Who season two (a/k/a season 15) spoilers OK after airing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-season-two-a-k-a-season-15-spoilers-ok-after-airing/1016923)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-season-two-a-k-a-season-15-spoilers-ok-after-airing/1016923 "2026-06-11T00:31:21Z")
If we include the original, arguably season 41. This is the thread to discuss the 2025 Doctor Who episodes. Episode 1 airs Saturday, April 12 (12:00 a.m. PDT / 3:00 a.m. EDT) I say open spoilers are OK after airing - i… --- ## [Shit, Anthony Stewart Head has died {Giles on Buffy and much else}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shit-anthony-stewart-head-has-died-giles-on-buffy-and-much-else/1030639)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shit-anthony-stewart-head-has-died-giles-on-buffy-and-much-else/1030639 "2026-06-10T15:33:49Z")
https://collider.com/anthony-head-dead-at-72-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-ted-lasso/ --- ## [Who greenlighted this cinematic shitshow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-greenlighted-this-cinematic-shitshow/1029703)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 309\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-greenlighted-this-cinematic-shitshow/1029703 "2026-06-09T23:59:41Z")
Not movies that are poorly made, but ones where the very concept and/or stars made you think, well…just look at the title. First up is Moment By Moment with Lily Tomlin with all humor and sarcasm removed, and John Travo… --- ## [Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's engagement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jason-statham-and-rosie-huntington-whiteleys-engagement/1030776)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jason-statham-and-rosie-huntington-whiteleys-engagement/1030776 "2026-06-09T21:03:18Z")
Not one of the burning issues of the day but I’m curious. Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley have been a couple since 2010. They announced they were engaged in 2016. It’s ten years later. They’re still a coupl… --- ## [Something you were always disappointed with, until you finally had it properly prepared](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-you-were-always-disappointed-with-until-you-finally-had-it-properly-prepared/1030588)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-you-were-always-disappointed-with-until-you-finally-had-it-properly-prepared/1030588 "2026-06-09T13:50:41Z")
I was reading through the latest posts in this thread: Something you always wanted to try, and were sorely disappointed with when you finally did … and thought of making this sort of adjunct thread to it. I’ll start o… --- ## [Interview With the Vampire, the series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interview-with-the-vampire-the-series/973044)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interview-with-the-vampire-the-series/973044 "2026-06-09T04:29:43Z")
Anybody watching this? At first I was bitterly disappointed that it wasn’t an accurate to the book version, but eventually I started to like some of the new twists on the story. --- ## [Disposal of 78 rpm records](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disposal-of-78-rpm-records/1030529)
**Author:** [@elbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elbows)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disposal-of-78-rpm-records/1030529 "2026-06-09T02:38:38Z")
I have been forced to empty both attic and basement at the same time, (to accommodate upgrading insulation!), and have come upon a large amount of very old records. They belonged to my Husband’s parents, and there’s a lo… --- ## [Did Greg Hawkes play sax on tracks other than "All Mixed Up?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-greg-hawkes-play-sax-on-tracks-other-than-all-mixed-up/1030668)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-greg-hawkes-play-sax-on-tracks-other-than-all-mixed-up/1030668 "2026-06-08T13:01:29Z")
Did Greg Hawkes play sax for The Cars on any recorded track other than “All Mixed Up” on their debut album? I’m pretty sure it’s the only sax solo on any of their albums, but I’m curious if he ever added some background… --- ## [Recently Canceled TV shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recently-canceled-tv-shows/1030566)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recently-canceled-tv-shows/1030566 "2026-06-08T06:41:14Z")
I keep seeing “Fox has canceled 4 shows” or something like that, but those are always either clickbait or stuffed full of ads. Anyone know of the Network (TV shows that are canceled? --- ## [RIP, Nichelle Nichols; Lt. Uhura](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-nichelle-nichols-lt-uhura/968884)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-nichelle-nichols-lt-uhura/968884 "2026-06-08T02:43:20Z")
She died last night at the age of 89, according to a post by her son on her official Facebook page. --- ## [Non-Apocalyptic population collapse stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-apocalyptic-population-collapse-stories/1030654)
**Author:** [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-apocalyptic-population-collapse-stories/1030654 "2026-06-07T22:56:49Z")
So, it’s a fairly common sci-fi trope that we’re going to destroy the Earth via over-population or at least need to do things to deal with (Ender’s Game, Niven’s Future History stories, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, myri… --- ## [Do you have a kitchen scale?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-kitchen-scale/1030651)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-kitchen-scale/1030651 "2026-06-07T20:21:18Z")
I see more and more complaints regarding recipes that use volumetric measurements instead of weight. This is especially expressed as a US vs Europe debate since the volume is often in quarts, cups and tablespoons, inste… --- ## [The Guardian's Top 100 Works of Literature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-guardians-top-100-works-of-literature/1030116)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-guardians-top-100-works-of-literature/1030116 "2026-06-07T13:49:32Z")
Yet another book list has emerged, and while reading it I thought, instead of bitching and moaning about what’s excluded, or talking about how many we’ve read, how about calling out a few delightful surprises? There were… --- ## [National Lampoon comic about Nelson Rockefeller ca. 1979](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-lampoon-comic-about-nelson-rockefeller-ca-1979/1030642)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/national-lampoon-comic-about-nelson-rockefeller-ca-1979/1030642 "2026-06-07T00:22:47Z")
Shortly after Nelson Rockefeller’s death in 1979, National Lampoon published a comic in which he experienced his fatal heart attack, and then told the story of his life in flashback before dying. I’m trying to find what… --- ## [For All Mankind (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-all-mankind-spoilers/842999)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 289\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-all-mankind-spoilers/842999 "2026-06-06T22:55:04Z")
Anyone watching? On the new Apple platform. Fictional drama about the Apollo program, but with a twist. --- ## [When's a time you heard a new song, and recognized the artist within a few notes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whens-a-time-you-heard-a-new-song-and-recognized-the-artist-within-a-few-notes/1030660)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whens-a-time-you-heard-a-new-song-and-recognized-the-artist-within-a-few-notes/1030660 "2026-06-06T15:10:54Z")
Okay, here’s my take on it. I don’t remember the first time I heard Boston’s “More Than A Feeling”, although I loved the song (and still do), but I DO remember the first time I heard “Foreplay/Long Time,” and yes, the w… --- ## [Are there any parody artists besides Weird Al?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-parody-artists-besides-weird-al/1028226)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-parody-artists-besides-weird-al/1028226 "2026-06-04T21:03:09Z")
You’d think that in the YouTube/social media era, there would be at least one artist who has name recognition for being a parody artist. Maybe not on the same level as Weird Al (no one will ever be at Weird Al’s level), … --- ## [Anyone have a good vegetarian appetizer recipe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-a-good-vegetarian-appetizer-recipe/1030565 "2026-06-04T20:14:40Z")
Need answer some time this week. :slightly\_smiling\_face: I’m considering jalapeno poppers or deviled eggs, but I’m interested in hearing other ideas. Bonus points if it’s something you’ve actually made and the whole wi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=17) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=19)