# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=209 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 210 --- ## [Jean Harlow and Lucille Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jean-harlow-and-lucille-ball/979896)
**Author:** [@salinqmind1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jean-harlow-and-lucille-ball/979896 "2023-02-16T22:36:25Z")
I don’t know if anyone watches old movies on TCM. They’re showing a screwball comedy from early 30’s starring Jean Harlow, and she has quite a loud irritating voice here in ‘Bombshell’. When she gets on a rant, doesn’t… --- ## [Question re Brit show "Time Team": accents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-re-brit-show-time-team-accents/296460)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2005, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-re-brit-show-time-team-accents/296460 "2005-03-28T00:29:59Z")
Time Team is shown in the U.S. on the History Channel as “History Explorer” or something like that. This series is hosted by Tony Robinson, and features weekly archaeological digs in locations in England. It’s an inter… --- ## [Looking for a forgotten anime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-forgotten-anime/979310)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-forgotten-anime/979310 "2023-02-16T16:28:17Z")
I am not an experienced fan of anime so I don’t know where to start, I can’t Google it and while I am sure I watched it on YouTube searching there reveals nothing. Anyway: This is likely not obscure and not very old. … --- ## [Rihanna halftime show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rihanna-halftime-show/979715)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rihanna-halftime-show/979715 "2023-02-16T16:05:34Z")
The halftime show has been referred to in a couple of other threads, but I wondered it it might merit a separate thread. I’m wondering what folk thought of it. Was it great? So so? Just a typical halftime medley? I’… --- ## [The Flash Season 9 \[The Final Season\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-season-9-the-final-season/979467)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-season-9-the-final-season/979467 "2023-02-16T16:03:26Z")
The ninth and final season of The Flash premieres Wednesday, Feb 9. After the shambles of the previous two seasons, will the show go out with a bang? What kind of cameos can we expect? Speaking of cameos, can the last s… --- ## [On the subject of extremely expired mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-subject-of-extremely-expired-mustard/979649)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2023, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-subject-of-extremely-expired-mustard/979649 "2023-02-16T04:08:43Z")
I baked some frozen sausage rolls late the other night, and thought they needed something to dip them in for enhancement. Foraging about in the cupboard, I found some rustic style mustard that looked like just the thing… --- ## [It doesn't sell! Let's call it something else!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-doesnt-sell-lets-call-it-something-else/978624)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 176\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-doesnt-sell-lets-call-it-something-else/978624 "2023-02-15T19:03:13Z")
I wanted to make a pasta dish that I’ve made in the past. It has a cream sauce made with smoked salmon and dill. Went shopping for ingredients last week, and grabbed a couple of packets of smoked salmon off the cooler sh… --- ## [Do fast food taco chains have the market cornered on decent taco shells?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-fast-food-taco-chains-have-the-market-cornered-on-decent-taco-shells/979531)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-fast-food-taco-chains-have-the-market-cornered-on-decent-taco-shells/979531 "2023-02-15T14:46:57Z")
When I go to a taco chain such as Taco Bell or Taco Bueno, the shells are light and crispy. When I buy shells at the store, the shells taste stale and old. And WTF do I need to bake them in the oven? Uhg! So what gives… --- ## [Best pho in the US is in Cleveland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-pho-in-the-us-is-in-cleveland/979811)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-pho-in-the-us-is-in-cleveland/979811 "2023-02-15T05:41:08Z")
I see this article is almost a year old. They had it displayed along with the award when we went to eat today. By the way, “Superior Pho” is named because it is technically on Superior Ave although everyone parks in back… --- ## [The Flash (2023) Looks Pretty Great](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-2023-looks-pretty-great/979720)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-2023-looks-pretty-great/979720 "2023-02-15T01:16:03Z")
One of the things I liked best about the recent DC movies was Ezra Miller’s Flash so, drama surrounding the actor notwithstanding, I’ve been excited for this movie for a few years now. The trailer is out and it looks pr… --- ## [Popular songs that give terrible advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popular-songs-that-give-terrible-advice/979343)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 212\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2023, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popular-songs-that-give-terrible-advice/979343 "2023-02-15T00:44:52Z")
Watching Umbrella Academy and Klaus tells his followers, “Don’t go chasing waterfalls. Stick to the rivers and lakes you’re used to” and, although I love the song, advising people not to take any chances is not good advi… --- ## [Stayin Alive" is 45](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stayin-alive-is-45/979673)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stayin-alive-is-45/979673 "2023-02-14T17:13:02Z")
In February 1978 John Travolta strutted down the street to this immortal song. One of the most instantly recognizable songs from that era, it defined his image for decades .It was been copied and parodied … --- ## [Live Action Dungeons and Dragons Cartoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-action-dungeons-and-dragons-cartoon/979585)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-action-dungeons-and-dragons-cartoon/979585 "2023-02-14T17:07:38Z")
This is a few years old so y’all may have already seen this but I just found it today. It’s a live action finale to the D&D cartoon from the 80s done as part of a car commercial. I think the ad ran in Brazil. It’s actual… --- ## [Best Sandwich chain sauce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-sandwich-chain-sauce/979717)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-sandwich-chain-sauce/979717 "2023-02-14T17:04:41Z")
Jersey Mikes - “The Juice” (I know it’s a mix of ingredients, but so will just about all of these essentially) Subway - Southwest Sauce --- ## [Movie where children were maimed as punishment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-where-children-were-maimed-as-punishment/979735)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-where-children-were-maimed-as-punishment/979735 "2023-02-14T14:06:33Z")
WARNING: grim details. I saw this at least 20 years ago. My wife watches Asian language films and it is possible it was one of those. In the film young children are in a orphanage or otherwise captured. They have strict… --- ## [Those Super Bowl commercials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-super-bowl-commercials/979690)
**Author:** [@cincinnatus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cincinnatus)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-super-bowl-commercials/979690 "2023-02-14T11:28:43Z")
were particular dreadful this year. Usually the beet of the best commercials appear. Not this year. --- ## [Did the MCU Ever Follow Up on This Plot Thread?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-mcu-ever-follow-up-on-this-plot-thread/979393)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-mcu-ever-follow-up-on-this-plot-thread/979393 "2023-02-14T04:11:26Z")
I rewatched Ant Man recently to get ready for the new one and something I noticed but had forgotten is when the Evil Guy goes to sell his faux Pym Particles to Hydra, in the confusion of the Heroes stopping him the guy f… --- ## [Is This Date Syrup Safe To Consume?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-date-syrup-safe-to-consume/979548)
**Author:** [@DocCathode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DocCathode)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2023, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-date-syrup-safe-to-consume/979548 "2023-02-14T00:25:47Z")
Until recently, the Russian market near me sold date paste. It was cheap and delicious. Naturally, they stopped selling it. I had a hunch and checked in the Arab-ish market. I quickly found date syrup. When I got the stu… --- ## [Movies where the timeline is not linear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-where-the-timeline-is-not-linear/978169)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-where-the-timeline-is-not-linear/978169 "2023-02-13T21:38:33Z")
Right after Pulp Fiction came out, they were all the rage. I especially remember Go with Katie Holmes. Loved that one and sorry it didn’t hit with people. Another was a foreign film-- I don’t remember if it came before o… --- ## [Amazon Audible—do you like it? Book recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-audible-do-you-like-it-book-recommendations/979264)
**Author:** [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-audible-do-you-like-it-book-recommendations/979264 "2023-02-13T16:30:11Z")
So, I was browsing for a book to buy on Amazon and Childhood’s End / Arthur C. Clarke piqued my interest. I saw that it cost 1 credit on Audible. I also saw that I had 12 credits accumulated. Huh? So, silly me, I looked… --- ## [Which is the best cooking oil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-cooking-oil/979274)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-the-best-cooking-oil/979274 "2023-02-13T15:40:57Z")
Olive oil, for health and flavor, I understand, but it burns at a low temperature. When it comes to higher temperatures, which oil is healthiest? --- ## [Tostitos Breathalyzer- Marketing genius, or complete insanity?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tostitos-breathalyzer-marketing-genius-or-complete-insanity/979680)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tostitos-breathalyzer-marketing-genius-or-complete-insanity/979680 "2023-02-13T13:49:14Z")
Link here: Tostitos’ New Breathalyzer Chip Bag Is Here to Be Your New Best Friend (yahoo.com) A Tostitos bag that doubles as a breathalyzer might be a fun thing to bring to a party, but what if someone is pulled over fo… --- ## [Help Identify 70s Broadway Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-70s-broadway-show/979629)
**Author:** [@mtnmatt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mtnmatt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-70s-broadway-show/979629 "2023-02-12T23:50:03Z")
When I was a kid growing up in NJ in the 1970s, we’d see a lot of TV ads for Broadway shows. One was a fairly typical overview of the plot and characters, and my memory is that it was some kind of comedy, maybe set in a… --- ## [I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'; RIP Burt Bacharach](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-never-gonna-stop-the-rain-by-complainin-rip-burt-bacharach/979532)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-never-gonna-stop-the-rain-by-complainin-rip-burt-bacharach/979532 "2023-02-12T21:50:21Z")
Burt Bacharach has died. He was 94. --- ## [I can confirm that milk relieves the burn of chili in the eye](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-confirm-that-milk-relieves-the-burn-of-chili-in-the-eye/979654)
**Author:** [@Amikejo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amikejo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-can-confirm-that-milk-relieves-the-burn-of-chili-in-the-eye/979654 "2023-02-12T18:07:00Z")
First I tried rinsing it out with water which made it much much worse. Dabbed milk onto some paper towel and stuck that on the eye. Worked wonders. --- ## [Best ways to use up a pint of heavy whipping cream](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-ways-to-use-up-a-pint-of-heavy-whipping-cream/978312)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-ways-to-use-up-a-pint-of-heavy-whipping-cream/978312 "2023-02-12T05:28:21Z")
We’ve got an unopened pint of heavy whipping cream in the fridge left over from the holidays. It’s expiration date is at the end of the week, and I’d like to use it up on something rather than pitch it. Could beat it an… --- ## [Anthology series (1980s?) Invasion from another planet similar to TZ "Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anthology-series-1980s-invasion-from-another-planet-similar-to-tz-will-the-real-martian-please-stand-up/979596)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anthology-series-1980s-invasion-from-another-planet-similar-to-tz-will-the-real-martian-please-stand-up/979596 "2023-02-11T20:26:30Z")
I had posted this on the IMDB forum, and so far have gotten zip for an answer, which bothers me because those cats are really sharp, and it’s leading me to believe I’ve imagined the whole thing. Anyway, here’s what I re… --- ## [Lego dimensions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lego-dimensions/979632)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lego-dimensions/979632 "2023-02-11T18:16:08Z")
This is an FQ, but I’m putting it in Cafe Society for expanded discussion about making things with Lego®. As everyone probably knows, I have a new nixie tube clock that needs a case. I want something retro/industrial-l… --- ## [Ever had a dream that actually could pass for a decent story/song/movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-a-dream-that-actually-could-pass-for-a-decent-story-song-movie/979508)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-had-a-dream-that-actually-could-pass-for-a-decent-story-song-movie/979508 "2023-02-11T17:05:44Z")
I’m sure we’ve all had those dreams where you THINK it would make a good movie/short story/novel/song…then you think about it or maybe think about telling someone and you realize …‘enh. its a bit crap.’ But have any for… --- ## [Happy Valley, anyone else watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-valley-anyone-else-watching/915362)
**Author:** [@dummygladhands71](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dummygladhands71)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2023, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-valley-anyone-else-watching/915362 "2023-02-11T15:22:44Z")
Is anyone else watching Happy Valley?? I am riveted to this. https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a832987/happy-valley-season-series-3-cast-start-date-filming-bbc-air-date-release/ They’re working on season 3, from what I und… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=208) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=210)