# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=21 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [Good Omens Season 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-omens-season-3/1029969)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-omens-season-3/1029969 "2026-05-20T20:49:20Z")
I didn’t see anything else about this …Good Omens Season 3 Trailer. I know that the show has a number of fans. However, given everything about Gaiman I am not sure how this is going to be received. I have enjoyed the sh… --- ## [ID this Hannah-Barbera cartoon from the 60's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-hannah-barbera-cartoon-from-the-60s/1030213)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-hannah-barbera-cartoon-from-the-60s/1030213 "2026-05-20T01:36:22Z")
I remember a scene from what I thought was a Hanna-Barbera cartoon from the 60’s. It may have been a secondary feature of another cartoon, like Jonny Quest. The theme was Arabic, and the scene involved a party of advent… --- ## [Musician Ike Willis (noted Zappa collaborator) has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musician-ike-willis-noted-zappa-collaborator-has-died/1030196)
**Author:** [@Hoops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoops)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musician-ike-willis-noted-zappa-collaborator-has-died/1030196 "2026-05-20T00:46:54Z")
If you are a Frank Zappa fan, you probably know Ike Willis. His distinctive lead vocals were a central feature of Zappa’s rock bands in the 80s and 90s, and he was always reliable on stage for saying things that would ma… --- ## [Please help me win on “Jeopardy!”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-win-on-jeopardy/963320)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-win-on-jeopardy/963320 "2026-05-19T21:48:28Z")
Like a great many Dopers, some of whom appeared on the show, I enjoy and have watched Jeopardy! for many years. Many Dopers have been aggressively collecting knowledge their entire lives. I have too, in many domains. … --- ## [Looking for artist's name (probably a long shot)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-artists-name-probably-a-long-shot/1030217)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-artists-name-probably-a-long-shot/1030217 "2026-05-19T19:04:37Z")
I’d like to see more of this artist’s work, any help? --- ## [Why is it called Duck Fat but Beef Tallow?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-called-duck-fat-but-beef-tallow/1029724)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-it-called-duck-fat-but-beef-tallow/1029724 "2026-05-19T14:36:59Z")
In this fascinating thread, a poster mentions duck fat and beef tallow and other animal fats. Why is beef tallow called tallow but duck…squeezings…get called duck fat?? --- ## [Dutch Baby, yeah!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dutch-baby-yeah/1029915)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dutch-baby-yeah/1029915 "2026-05-19T04:31:17Z")
At the local sammich shop. Having me a hot turkey and soup. (Yummy!) The chef is playing around with a dessert menu(Coming Soon! apparently). He sent servers out with trays of Dutch baby. The sample was just my size(ve… --- ## [The Mandalorian and Grogu (trailer, trailer-related spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer-trailer-related-spoilers/1023405)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-trailer-trailer-related-spoilers/1023405 "2026-05-19T02:33:12Z")
The thing that thrilled me the most about the trailer was the brief appearance of an Amani. My favorite two blink and you’ll miss them characters from the OT are Amanaman and Ephant Mon, both from Jabba’s p… --- ## [Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" 50 years old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-boys-pet-sounds-50-years-old/754931)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-boys-pet-sounds-50-years-old/754931 "2026-05-19T01:31:08Z")
Just learned that the Beach Boys “Pet Sounds” album came out 50 years ago this month. Hard to believe they are in their 70’s now. I have always been a Beach Boys fan. “Endless Summer” was the first album I ever bought. … --- ## [Schlitz beer will be no more](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schlitz-beer-will-be-no-more/1030115)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/schlitz-beer-will-be-no-more/1030115 "2026-05-19T01:12:34Z")
Bad management decisions ruined the #1 selling beer in the U.S. and it never gained its position back. And they did it right when the light beer Nazis were inudating the airwaves and corrupting everyone’s palate with wa… --- ## [SNL season 51 finale (May 16, 2026)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-season-51-finale-may-16-2026/1030131)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-season-51-finale-may-16-2026/1030131 "2026-05-18T21:28:06Z")
Tonight’s the season finale with Will Ferrell as host and Paul McCartney as the musical guest. There’s a bubble of speculation online that this is Lorne Michaels’ swan song, with one of the show’s biggest stars hosting a… --- ## [Anyone know the best style pitchfork for turning a compost pile?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-the-best-style-pitchfork-for-turning-a-compost-pile/1030182)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-the-best-style-pitchfork-for-turning-a-compost-pile/1030182 "2026-05-18T18:03:30Z")
I had 3 at the old house and gave them all away before the move. So I’m now shopping for a new one. Compost is mix of pulled weeds, some grass clippings & some kitchen waste including coffee grounds. --- ## [What is this ladle-ish thing made for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-ladle-ish-thing-made-for/1030157)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-ladle-ish-thing-made-for/1030157 "2026-05-18T10:36:35Z")
The photos say it all. It probably isn’t a combo egg holder and comb. --- ## [High pitched growl rock and roll voice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-pitched-growl-rock-and-roll-voice/1030129)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-pitched-growl-rock-and-roll-voice/1030129 "2026-05-18T00:53:38Z")
Lots of rock and roll singers have used this type of voice. One of the most prominent, but not nearly the first, was Axl Rose. Other prominent rockers who used it are Robert Plant, Bon Scott, and Brian Johnson. Who was t… --- ## [HBO's Rome--what is that big pegboard?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hbos-rome-what-is-that-big-pegboard/395604)
**Author:** [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hbos-rome-what-is-that-big-pegboard/395604 "2026-05-17T23:37:41Z")
It shows up in the opening credits, and may show up at least once an episode; I’m not sure that every episode has featured it. I’m not quite sure how to describe it other than as a big board with some sort of “pegs” that… --- ## [Claudine Longet dead at 84](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/claudine-longet-dead-at-84/1030141)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/claudine-longet-dead-at-84/1030141 "2026-05-17T19:39:12Z")
The aspiring singer and actress who was convicted of negligent homicide in the death of Olympic skier Spider Sabich has died. --- ## [The movie Send Help is a must watch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-movie-send-help-is-a-must-watch/1030101)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-movie-send-help-is-a-must-watch/1030101 "2026-05-17T15:47:08Z")
Just finished the movie Send Help. I’m still thinking about it. Hulu. I’ll try not to ruin the plot. A woman and her asshole boss are stranded on an island. The woman knows how to survive, the boss is clueless. They ha… --- ## [Identifying a movie from a short scene viewed as a child](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identifying-a-movie-from-a-short-scene-viewed-as-a-child/654464)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identifying-a-movie-from-a-short-scene-viewed-as-a-child/654464 "2026-05-17T14:15:52Z")
I hereby summon the powers of the Dope to help me identify a memory from years ago. I was sitting in my gparents’ basement and one of my cousins was flipping channels. Two scenes got stuck in my head. I’ve identified one… --- ## [What was this movie from the early to mid 80's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-movie-from-the-early-to-mid-80s/1030126)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-movie-from-the-early-to-mid-80s/1030126 "2026-05-17T14:03:58Z")
YTF I’m thinking about this I know not. I can only remember two scenes. One was of a dad breaking a pool cue on his son as a lesson to not trust or turn his back on anyone. The other scene was that of a guy and girl m… --- ## [Daredevil - Born Again (now streaming)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daredevil-born-again-now-streaming/1015143)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daredevil-born-again-now-streaming/1015143 "2026-05-17T12:28:06Z")
Watching the first episode again and I am surprised how much it picked right up from the end of Season 3 of the original show. I never thought we’d get another season of this show or see this Daredevil again. Glad we ar… --- ## [Gentle chilli sauce recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentle-chilli-sauce-recipes/1030066)
**Author:** [@scudsucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scudsucker)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gentle-chilli-sauce-recipes/1030066 "2026-05-17T08:32:42Z")
I don’t post too much in this topic (if ever) I invented a chilli sauce recipe, which I choose to share with the masochistic of the teaming millions. I lied, somewhat about the “gentle” part, to be honest. It is a simp… --- ## [Kalifornia Klubs Kars 4 Kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kalifornia-klubs-kars-4-kids/1030135)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kalifornia-klubs-kars-4-kids/1030135 "2026-05-17T02:00:08Z")
A court in Orange County has ruled the -shall we say - memorable Kars 4 Kids ads be pulled from the state ion the grounds they are misleading. Specifically, that the ads hide the fact that the program only benefits teena… --- ## [New sci-fi novel, "The Mercy of Gods" by James SA Corey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-sci-fi-novel-the-mercy-of-gods-by-james-sa-corey/1007430)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-sci-fi-novel-the-mercy-of-gods-by-james-sa-corey/1007430 "2026-05-16T23:11:27Z")
Just finished this book, the first in a new series by the author of The Expanse series (which was also great). Anyone read it yet? I really liked it. The story is about humanity being easily conquered by a massively pow… --- ## [Pia Zadora thread, 80s would be starlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pia-zadora-thread-80s-would-be-starlet/1029812)
**Author:** [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pia-zadora-thread-80s-would-be-starlet/1029812 "2026-05-16T21:38:21Z")
My sister is addicted to looking at the celebrity birthday listings. The other day it was Pia Zadora’s bday, and they mentioned that as a kid she played Anne Frank in a revival of the play. In one scene Nazis come to the… --- ## [Bad bad bad suspended animation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-suspended-animation/1030084)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-bad-bad-suspended-animation/1030084 "2026-05-16T20:53:18Z")
My Mid-dau cooked Bean soup. She always asks me to mix the cornbread up. (I think she’s tryna include me, so sweet of her :thinking:) I go in the kitchen and she hands me a new bag of Martha White cornmeal the other in… --- ## [Outlander - eighth and final season (spoilers as it airs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outlander-eighth-and-final-season-spoilers-as-it-airs/1028271)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outlander-eighth-and-final-season-spoilers-as-it-airs/1028271 "2026-05-16T16:55:00Z")
One of the few shows my wife and I do not wait to binge, Outlander is back for the very last time. Faith…lived??? I had totally forgotten that from the previous season. What? How? What? Three excellent questions. I ha… --- ## [Are there any maps of Hyperion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-maps-of-hyperion/594294)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-maps-of-hyperion/594294 "2026-05-15T18:37:47Z")
Referring to the fictional planet in the Hyperion Cantos tetralogy by Dan Simmons. The geography (planetography?) of Hyperion is an important aspect of the story, with frequent references to continents, archipelagos, mou… --- ## [Questions about "Star Trek: Discovery" (Open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-star-trek-discovery-open-spoilers/1030003)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-star-trek-discovery-open-spoilers/1030003 "2026-05-15T12:38:12Z")
I’ve just watched all five seasons. Couple of thoughts and questions: So they come up a new advanced drive, which is powered by. . . a giant tardigrade with a bad attitude? We expect a certain amount of technical mumb… --- ## [Sudden TV revamps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudden-tv-revamps/1029626)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sudden-tv-revamps/1029626 "2026-05-15T00:15:11Z")
Where the premise of the show takes a sudden 90 degree turn, with a almost complete cast change, or a massive situation change, or a change from a comedy to a serious drama (or vice versa) etc. For example, the one hour… --- ## [Coffee as food?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-as-food/1029897)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-as-food/1029897 "2026-05-14T23:40:26Z")
I admit I’m a coffee fiend–I used to joke that if I didn’t have water available, I’d just snort the grounds (caffeine cocaine :zany\_face:). Haven’t said that, what about using coffee as something to consume outside of br… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=20) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=22)