# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=189 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 190 --- ## [Which book and author got recommended to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-book-and-author-got-recommended-to-me/985223)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-book-and-author-got-recommended-to-me/985223 "2023-06-12T18:37:26Z")
I got into a conversation with a stranger earlier this week who recommended a book and its author to me; he also said he would be leaving town on Thursday (today) so I can’t hope to run into him any time soon. I thought… --- ## [Hard apple cider on tap. Available in the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-apple-cider-on-tap-available-in-the-us/985178)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hard-apple-cider-on-tap-available-in-the-us/985178 "2023-06-12T17:32:47Z")
I didn’t want to hijack the Johnny Appleseed thread (linked below) so I started this one. The discussion of apples and cider reminded me of the 2 weeks I spent in Ireland and England last summer, and my discovery of hard… --- ## [ISO BBQ / grill master advice - smoking 2x small briskets on a gas grill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iso-bbq-grill-master-advice-smoking-2x-small-briskets-on-a-gas-grill/985307)
**Author:** [@robardin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robardin)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iso-bbq-grill-master-advice-smoking-2x-small-briskets-on-a-gas-grill/985307 "2023-06-12T16:40:59Z")
I’m gonna try doing this for the first time tomorrow. I’ve smoked stuff before (pork ribs) on my Weber gas grill using indirect heat and a wood chip box, but this would be my first time making beef brisket. I want it to… --- ## [Following the advice of the Galactically Stupid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/following-the-advice-of-the-galactically-stupid/985344)
**Author:** [@Blindmellowjelly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Blindmellowjelly)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/following-the-advice-of-the-galactically-stupid/985344 "2023-06-12T13:31:46Z")
I’m sorry, I lost your steakknives. --- ## [Prehistoric Planet: a new Attenborough documentary about dinosaurs by Apple TV and the BBC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prehistoric-planet-a-new-attenborough-documentary-about-dinosaurs-by-apple-tv-and-the-bbc/962204)
**Author:** [@Babale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Babale)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prehistoric-planet-a-new-attenborough-documentary-about-dinosaurs-by-apple-tv-and-the-bbc/962204 "2023-06-12T12:34:42Z")
Link to the announcement page: This reminds me of the old BBC show Walking with Dinosaurs, which seriously blew my mind when I was a kid. It holds up surprisingly well, aside from some aspects of the science that have… --- ## [Marvelous Mrs. Maisel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvelous-mrs-maisel/985038)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2023, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvelous-mrs-maisel/985038 "2023-06-12T02:25:48Z")
Probably later than most I just finished all the episodes. Absolutely loved it. Anyway, was this series particularly helpful or not helpful to any of the actors or actresses who were featured? --- ## [Mysterious books from my childhood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysterious-books-from-my-childhood/984897)
**Author:** [@John\_W.Kennedy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_W.Kennedy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mysterious-books-from-my-childhood/984897 "2023-06-11T17:12:51Z")
There are two stories (adult, or nearly) that I read in my childhood that I’ve been trying to track down for ages. A short story of the fall of Ys. It ended with the common “Par-Ys” prophecy. I read it around 1957–8 i… --- ## [Have you ever eaten pawpaw?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-eaten-pawpaw/984455)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2023, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-eaten-pawpaw/984455 "2023-06-11T02:55:26Z")
After eating durian, and not greatly liking it, I question the claims made for unusual fruits. But this article intrigued me. I’ve never eaten pawpaw. I did not know it grew in Canada. --- ## [Shakespeare's most frequently performed plays](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shakespeares-most-frequently-performed-plays/984838)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shakespeares-most-frequently-performed-plays/984838 "2023-06-10T21:42:28Z")
Some of us have replied to the poll in Polls only: No discussion, Which Shakespearean plays have you seen in a live performance? It’s interesting to compare the poll replies with the list on the website linked below, S… --- ## [The Good, the Bad and the Ugly - The Danish National Symphony Orchestra](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-the-danish-national-symphony-orchestra/985001)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-the-danish-national-symphony-orchestra/985001 "2023-06-10T20:08:29Z")
OMG. What an amazing piece of music this is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enuOArEfqGo --- ## [Worst lyric rhymes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-lyric-rhymes/949876)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 200\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-lyric-rhymes/949876 "2023-06-10T16:47:13Z")
If “worst” is objectionable for some, we can go with “near” or “lazy”. Or slant rhyme. In the following line from Frank Zappa’s “Can’t Afford No Shoes”… Went to buy some cheap detergent Some emergent nation got my … --- ## [Help with chords / tab](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-chords-tab/985261)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2023, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-chords-tab/985261 "2023-06-10T05:48:25Z")
I’m sure these aren’t too difficult but I can’t seem to understand what he’s playing. The (original) song is She’s Not There by The Zombies. This is a YouTuber cover. According to Tunebat, the original is in E minor (wh… --- ## [On Music Theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-music-theory/983652)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-music-theory/983652 "2023-06-09T15:52:21Z")
I’m wondering about the vii chord. It’s not really a minor but it’s not a major either. Let’s take the key of G major. The vii chord is F# A C. Since it’s a key of G chord, doesn’t it HAVE to be called an F# something? S… --- ## [Heathers (the movie) question/remarks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heathers-the-movie-question-remarks/691007)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2023, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heathers-the-movie-question-remarks/691007 "2023-06-09T01:23:24Z")
So my daughter, the future Broadway star has recently downloaded and begun to memorize the Original Cast recording of Heathers, the Musical. Two days ago, she remarked that, although she had started watching the original… --- ## [Some advice needed about my novel writing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-advice-needed-about-my-novel-writing/983720)
**Author:** [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-advice-needed-about-my-novel-writing/983720 "2023-06-08T18:00:49Z")
Two Septembers ago, I posted here that I was writing a novel. Well, the first draft is finished and for some time, I have been working on the first revision. I would have a couple of questions about whether what I’m doin… --- ## [Avatar - The Way of Water](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatar-the-way-of-water/976471)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avatar-the-way-of-water/976471 "2023-06-08T16:00:52Z")
Gamespot, who I didn’t realize even review movies, gave it only a 5 out of 10. Said the movie even included incomplete special effects shots. They, however, may be in the thin minority as the overall precent positive on… --- ## [Do one hit wonders generally know they're one hit wonders?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-one-hit-wonders-generally-know-theyre-one-hit-wonders/983655)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 229\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-one-hit-wonders-generally-know-theyre-one-hit-wonders/983655 "2023-06-08T15:13:40Z")
I’m sure they realize it eventually. But I’m talking about when they’re in the middle of their brief window of success. Do they generally think “This is it. This is my one moment. I need to make the most of it because I… --- ## [European Movies w/ Nature Being Important In Film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-movies-w-nature-being-important-in-film/984995)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/european-movies-w-nature-being-important-in-film/984995 "2023-06-08T14:37:29Z")
Can you imagine a French (or any European) “Jeremiah Johnson”? Maybe you know of a movie? I’m sure this isn’t just an American thing… but nature doesn’t seem to be stressed as much as American movies, where it’s sometim… --- ## ["The Well of Friendship" - my second single and video premiere May 19th!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-well-of-friendship-my-second-single-and-video-premiere-may-19th/984269)
**Author:** [@Le\_Ministre\_de\_l\_au-dela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Le_Ministre_de_l_au-dela)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 12:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-well-of-friendship-my-second-single-and-video-premiere-may-19th/984269 "2023-06-08T12:18:06Z")
Hi, everyone! I wanted to let you know that my second single, “The Well of Friendship”, premieres today, Friday, May 19th. You can find it on BandCamp, Apple Music, Spotify, and other streaming services as of 12 noon E… --- ## [Astrud Gilberto - of Girl from Ipanema fame - has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astrud-gilberto-of-girl-from-ipanema-fame-has-died/985094)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2023, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astrud-gilberto-of-girl-from-ipanema-fame-has-died/985094 "2023-06-08T00:05:35Z")
:frowning: What an iconic song… tbh, i was surprised she was still with us. Aged 83. --- ## [Help me start smoking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-start-smoking/985070)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-start-smoking/985070 "2023-06-07T23:09:25Z")
Summer’s here, and I want to smoke something before it’s over. I have a Char-Broil five-burner (four regular, and one sear) propane grill, a Webber Smoker Kit, a new thermometer for the grill hoodm, and a new thermomete… --- ## [So, I decided to try writing some fiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-decided-to-try-writing-some-fiction/985123)
**Author:** [@BlinkingDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlinkingDuck)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-decided-to-try-writing-some-fiction/985123 "2023-06-07T17:32:03Z")
I’m retired, have much time and have had the desire to do things I have never done before or even thought about doing. I spent my career in math and never had the desire to write fiction. I don’t expect anything from it… --- ## [When did humans start associating certain foods with specific times of the day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-humans-start-associating-certain-foods-with-specific-times-of-the-day/985107)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-humans-start-associating-certain-foods-with-specific-times-of-the-day/985107 "2023-06-07T01:47:18Z")
Inspired by my four year old wondering why he couldn’t have mac and cheese for breakfast: Most (all?) cultures have certain foods that only get eaten in the morning and certain foods that only get eaten in the evening, o… --- ## [Heckling comedians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heckling-comedians/984890)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2023, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heckling-comedians/984890 "2023-06-07T00:24:03Z")
A book I’d like to read (has it been written?) is about hecklers. How do comics deal with them? Which comics have been especially gifted at dealing with them? Which ones not? What are some great heckler anecdotes? Are t… --- ## [Is this commercial for Starbucks playing a pop song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-commercial-for-starbucks-playing-a-pop-song/984958)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-commercial-for-starbucks-playing-a-pop-song/984958 "2023-06-06T23:49:50Z")
Google search tells me the violin player is Yut Chia but absolutely nothing about the 20 second song bit he plays. I thought it sounded like a pop song but I’m not up on today’s pop so maybe not? Can anyone tell me? It’s… --- ## [An English Attic with 100 Penguins in it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-english-attic-with-100-penguins-in-it/984987)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-english-attic-with-100-penguins-in-it/984987 "2023-06-06T22:28:11Z")
Gentleman has a collection of the first 100 Penguin Books published. https://spitalfieldslife.com/2023/05/29/the-first-hundred-penguin-books-i/ --- ## [I've never watched Yellowstone and need advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-never-watched-yellowstone-and-need-advice/985069)
**Author:** [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-never-watched-yellowstone-and-need-advice/985069 "2023-06-06T21:03:21Z")
As stated, I’ve never seen any of the Yellowstone shows or episodes. Thinking I might like to see them what order should I watch? A friend say watch Yellow stone, then the prequels. Another friend says watch the early s… --- ## [Specific events in series finales that surprised you (PLEASE HIDE SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/specific-events-in-series-finales-that-surprised-you-please-hide-spoilers/985051)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/specific-events-in-series-finales-that-surprised-you-please-hide-spoilers/985051 "2023-06-06T17:28:14Z")
I was very surprised that both Brienne and Podrick survived the Game of Thrones finale. I was sure one would die saving the life of the other. --- ## [There was once a TV Lineup that included 4 of the best shows in TV History and the Bob Newhart Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-once-a-tv-lineup-that-included-4-of-the-best-shows-in-tv-history-and-the-bob-newhart-show/984756)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-was-once-a-tv-lineup-that-included-4-of-the-best-shows-in-tv-history-and-the-bob-newhart-show/984756 "2023-06-06T14:07:46Z")
1973-1974 the CBS Saturday Line up was All in the Family (1/31.2) MAS\*H (4/25.7) The Mary Tyler Moore Show (9/23.1) The Bob Newhart Show (12/22.3) The Carol Burnett Show(27/20.1) This is insane. It is the 1927 Yank… --- ## [Crossovers with ChatGPT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossovers-with-chatgpt/985093)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2023, 8:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossovers-with-chatgpt/985093 "2023-06-06T08:50:03Z")
Title: “Keeping Up in Gilead” INT. BUCKET RESIDENCE - DAY The prim and proper BUCKET RESIDENCE, adorned with floral patterns and delicate china, is a stark contrast to the oppressive world of Gilead. HYACINTH BUCKET, a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=188) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=190)