# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=184 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 185 --- ## [Star Wars Books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-books/986989)
**Author:** [@cjackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjackson)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-books/986989 "2023-07-14T17:23:10Z")
I know I recently made a thread about science fiction book recommendations, but I think Star Wars is more fantasy than pure science fiction. With that out of the way, what are some must read Star Wars books? Btw, I own a… --- ## [Movies You Don't Want to End](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-dont-want-to-end/986464)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 11:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-dont-want-to-end/986464 "2023-07-14T11:37:56Z")
The recent discussion on Real Genius reminded me how that was a movie where when the credits start rolling you wish you could keep following the characters some more. Another movie like for me is Get Shorty. I want to s… --- ## [Marketing a movie by not marketing the movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marketing-a-movie-by-not-marketing-the-movie/986413)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marketing-a-movie-by-not-marketing-the-movie/986413 "2023-07-14T01:49:22Z")
For the latest Studio Ghibli movie, they are releasing nothing about it. No trailers, no commercials or ads with any type of footages or images, just the title and a vague poster. They are banking on their studio’s name … --- ## [Chicken with turmeric](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-with-turmeric/986971)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-with-turmeric/986971 "2023-07-13T18:19:30Z")
When my wife doesn’t want dinner, a common ‘go-to’ dinner for me is chicken tenderloins and broccoli. Olive oil in a pan, chicken, sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper, and dust with turmeric. Coat the broccoli with ol… --- ## [Song Lyrics That Need One Minor Change - Your Input](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyrics-that-need-one-minor-change-your-input/986731)
**Author:** [@minlokwat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minlokwat)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyrics-that-need-one-minor-change-your-input/986731 "2023-07-13T14:51:49Z")
Johnny Cash’s Folsom Prison Blues came up on my workout playlist and this lyric came up: “I bet there’s rich folks eatin’ in a fancy dining car They’re probably drinkin’ coffee and smoking big cigars” Coffee? Since … --- ## [Rocketeer's last big model (?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rocketeers-last-big-model/986917)
**Author:** [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 4:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rocketeers-last-big-model/986917 "2023-07-13T04:07:07Z")
The last six months or so, I’ve been working on a diorama, a diorama of a pleasant cruise boat, navigating the shallow fringes of a pond, populated by fairies and propelled by a snail. The first problem was the superstr… --- ## [So who was right: Quint or Hooper \[relating to the movie Jaws\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-was-right-quint-or-hooper-relating-to-the-movie-jaws/948222)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-who-was-right-quint-or-hooper-relating-to-the-movie-jaws/948222 "2023-07-12T21:12:24Z")
The scene where Quint is sitting in the stern, looking out at the ocean, and nibbling on a cookie. Something takes a huge amount of line. Quint thinks it’s the shark; Hooper thinks it’s a marlin or a stingray. Who was r… --- ## [Camping Food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-food/986793)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camping-food/986793 "2023-07-12T18:26:14Z")
There are plenty of options for camping food. Fresh in a cooler (or refrigerator if you have an rv or camper) to dried, vacuum packed etc. Are you a camping\* enthusiast and if so what sort of food do you take? Do you d… --- ## [Wilhelm Scream original recording uncovered](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wilhelm-scream-original-recording-uncovered/986277)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wilhelm-scream-original-recording-uncovered/986277 "2023-07-11T22:39:42Z")
CBS News just did a story about the Wilhelm Scream which I think everyone will enjoy. You all know the stock sound effect, even if you may not know it by name. An iconic Hollywood sound effect called the Wilhelm scream… --- ## [The Office and The Laws of Karma](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-and-the-laws-of-karma/635091)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-office-and-the-laws-of-karma/635091 "2023-07-11T19:54:50Z")
IMO, the TV comedy sitcom, “The Office” represents a tiny microcausm of all the different kinds of people in the world and I hope it will end very soon because at one time it was a most excellent comedy show but ever sin… --- ## [Things you loved as a kid that you now think are terrible](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-loved-as-a-kid-that-you-now-think-are-terrible/985857)
**Author:** [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Replies:** 195\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-loved-as-a-kid-that-you-now-think-are-terrible/985857 "2023-07-11T14:52:18Z")
This is a companion thread to the things you still like, but now it’s things that are objectively awful and you struggle to understand what you liked about them originally. This is NOT the thread for things you’ve natur… --- ## [Things I learned watching a Love Boat marathon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-watching-a-love-boat-marathon/986823)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2023, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-watching-a-love-boat-marathon/986823 "2023-07-11T11:46:14Z")
An entire cruise ship can be run with a crew of 5 - a Captain, a cruise director, a gopher, a doctor, and, of course, a bartender. Lots of aging former stars and D-list TV actors went on cruises very often in the late 7… --- ## [Tell me about taking care of plants in the office](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-taking-care-of-plants-in-the-office/984830)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-taking-care-of-plants-in-the-office/984830 "2023-06-08T18:31:51Z")
I have a window! With sills! So I’ve gotten some plants and am desperately trying to not murder them. The window faces west and gets lots of light but the office itself stays pretty cool throughout the day. I’ve already… --- ## [Buck Moon 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buck-moon-2023/986569)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buck-moon-2023/986569 "2023-07-10T18:14:20Z")
Here’s my photo of the full moon a couple of nights ago. working with a nearly drained camera battery, I couldn’t take all of the time and care I would have wished, but all in all I’m pleased. … --- ## [Mexican street corn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mexican-street-corn/986705)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mexican-street-corn/986705 "2023-07-10T00:45:31Z")
I just found out about this stuff and am thinking about making some this weekend but I have a question - is the corn supposed to be warm or hot when served or is room temperature appropriate? The YouTube videos I’ve see… --- ## [Sir Anthony Sher passed away](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sir-anthony-sher-passed-away/955828)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sir-anthony-sher-passed-away/955828 "2023-07-09T23:15:47Z")
A week ago, I only just learned. One of the greatest contemporary Shakespearean actors, and a son of Cape Town. I had the pleasure of seeing him and John Kani in The Tempest, he was an awesome Prospero. --- ## [Spider-Man: Across The Spiderverse Seen It Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-across-the-spiderverse-seen-it-thread/984967)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-across-the-spiderverse-seen-it-thread/984967 "2023-07-09T02:22:42Z")
The spoiler free review is I loved it. Some of the action scenes went on a tad too long but they were visually interesting so that helped. Also I will let you know that while there is a mid credits scene there is no end… --- ## [Any King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard fans here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-king-gizzard-and-the-lizard-wizard-fans-here/985494)
**Author:** [@NegativeZer0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NegativeZer0)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2023, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-king-gizzard-and-the-lizard-wizard-fans-here/985494 "2023-07-09T00:39:38Z")
Ever since the pandemic I have been exploring this band’s discography and have just been blown away by their range, their ability, and the overall grooving as of their songs. The fact that they can put out rock albums, f… --- ## [SDMB Photo Manipulation Thread -- Show us what you can do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-photo-manipulation-thread-show-us-what-you-can-do/953310)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sdmb-photo-manipulation-thread-show-us-what-you-can-do/953310 "2023-07-08T19:47:36Z")
As many of you undoubtedly recall, for years, Cracked ran what they called “photoplasty contests,” where the idea was to use picture-manipulation software (e.g. Photoshop, GIMP, or even Paint) to produce an artwork that … --- ## [Favorite 70s Live Concerts Available on YouTube?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-70s-live-concerts-available-on-youtube/986444)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-70s-live-concerts-available-on-youtube/986444 "2023-07-08T18:23:38Z")
Last night, this was so great, I listened to it twice. Danny (drummer) is on fire, and the rest of the band is as well. You can feel it with their exuberance, especially the vocalists, adding a lot of extra OOMPH, many t… --- ## [Your go-to ox penis recipe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-go-to-ox-penis-recipe/986693)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-go-to-ox-penis-recipe/986693 "2023-07-08T04:59:57Z")
Available for $12/lb near me, which seems steep. I’m not thrilled about long braises or digging out the pressure cooker, but I’m guessing that may be necessary for good texture based on the random recipes I see in Google… --- ## [Dr. Seuss' Dark Art](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-seuss-dark-art/986709)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-seuss-dark-art/986709 "2023-07-08T01:19:19Z")
The Secret Darker Art of Dr. Seuss - YouTube Maybe rated PG-13 instead of G, but still… --- ## [Alan Arkin has passed {June 29, 2023}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-arkin-has-passed-june-29-2023/986352)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-arkin-has-passed-june-29-2023/986352 "2023-07-07T23:26:57Z")
He was 89. --- ## [Who was the biggest bitch (male or female) in Hollywood history?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-biggest-bitch-male-or-female-in-hollywood-history/226108)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-biggest-bitch-male-or-female-in-hollywood-history/226108 "2023-07-07T22:36:03Z")
Bitch is used here in a unisex tone for anybody who is a self-absorbed, obnoxious, thoroughly unlikable, miserable and vicious personality, regardless of personality, gender or sexual orientation. By “in Hollywood histo… --- ## [Recommend spy novels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-spy-novels/986735)
**Author:** [@Kelevra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kelevra)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-spy-novels/986735 "2023-07-07T20:26:42Z")
Back in college in the late 80’s I read a lot of spy novels. The cold war was a great time for that genre. I worked at a library and read everything from The Man from U.N.C.L.E. to Robert Ludlum to Tom Clancy and prett… --- ## [Do you have the anatomical gifts to be a champion hot dog eater? (and other questions)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-the-anatomical-gifts-to-be-a-champion-hot-dog-eater-and-other-questions/986525)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-the-anatomical-gifts-to-be-a-champion-hot-dog-eater-and-other-questions/986525 "2023-07-07T20:04:52Z")
Every year there is another article on Chestnut, Kobayashi or champion frankfurter “gurgitators”. They usually talk technique, like dunking food in water. But this article discusses the anatomical chops of a champion: … --- ## [Best single lines of dialogue from artistic works](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-single-lines-of-dialogue-from-artistic-works/980111)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 161\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-single-lines-of-dialogue-from-artistic-works/980111 "2023-07-07T18:08:21Z")
Sharona Fleming in the pilot for Monk, in reference to politicians: I never vote. It just encourages them. --- ## [The New Dungeons and Dragons Movie Might Actually be Good? {NO SPOILERS until May 2023}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-dungeons-and-dragons-movie-might-actually-be-good-no-spoilers-until-may-2023/968344)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 288\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-dungeons-and-dragons-movie-might-actually-be-good-no-spoilers-until-may-2023/968344 "2023-07-07T14:02:39Z")
The trailer is promising. Basically a Fantasy Guardians of the Galaxy. --- ## [How much time do you spend preparing and eating an average meal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-time-do-you-spend-preparing-and-eating-an-average-meal/986455)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-time-do-you-spend-preparing-and-eating-an-average-meal/986455 "2023-07-07T05:10:22Z")
In another thread, some posters described what impressed me as pretty elaborate procedures for making a sandwich. Which got me wondering how much time people spend preparing and eating an average meal. By “average meal… --- ## [Baked potato as the main entree of the meal. What are the best toppings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baked-potato-as-the-main-entree-of-the-meal-what-are-the-best-toppings/986462)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baked-potato-as-the-main-entree-of-the-meal-what-are-the-best-toppings/986462 "2023-07-07T04:53:59Z")
My son wants to try this. The best I can come up with is taco meat and taco type toppings. You guys got any better ideas? Thanks [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=183) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=185)