# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=264 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 265 --- ## [Forgot a joke? Ask here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgot-a-joke-ask-here/963132)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgot-a-joke-ask-here/963132 "2022-04-21T13:42:16Z")
We’ve all thought of a joke and remembered the punchline, but forgot the actual joke. This thread is for seeking help remembering jokes you forgot. I’m not sure this is a joke, but it’s what prompted me to start this t… --- ## [Recommend some South American cookbooks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-south-american-cookbooks/963167)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 9:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-south-american-cookbooks/963167 "2022-04-21T09:59:23Z")
I have, at the last count, 107 cookbooks. You’d think my house would look swamped as a result, but it’s amazing how many you can fit into some nice broad kitchen bookshelves. Anyway, I was discussing cookbooks with my l… --- ## [What is Chuck E. Cheese's middle name?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-chuck-e-cheeses-middle-name/963140)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-chuck-e-cheeses-middle-name/963140 "2022-04-21T00:55:04Z")
Just curious, I guess. --- ## [Easter Dinner 2022](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easter-dinner-2022/962976)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easter-dinner-2022/962976 "2022-04-21T00:53:31Z")
Chiles rellano (with cotija cheese), refried beans, & tortilla chips. I drank G&Ts, and The Missus drank red wine. I got some yolk in the bowl from the first egg, so I added it to the yolk bowl. I cleaned the whites b… --- ## [Doom Patrol season 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doom-patrol-season-3/953520)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doom-patrol-season-3/953520 "2022-04-20T23:04:10Z")
I have loved Michelle Gomez ever since her Dadaist role in Green Wing, so I was excitedly anticipating this season. But I’m up to episode 7 and I feel like nothing is really happening. I loved the first two seasons. And… --- ## [Russian Doll on Netflix (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-doll-on-netflix-open-spoilers/828795)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-doll-on-netflix-open-spoilers/828795 "2022-04-20T17:52:39Z")
I’m a teacher and ended up with an unusual situation. My own kids have school while I received another cold/snow day. I had zero expectation for this one, so I had…zero plans. I’ve been watching a new show that hit Netf… --- ## [Guy plays Boston on organ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guy-plays-boston-on-organ/963029)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guy-plays-boston-on-organ/963029 "2022-04-20T15:00:46Z")
Behold. (5) Joe Bowen plays Foreplay by Boston on the Lowrey Organ - YouTube --- ## [Let's talk bottled lemon juice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-bottled-lemon-juice/962729)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2022, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-bottled-lemon-juice/962729 "2022-04-20T04:28:38Z")
In yesterday’s grocery delivery, I received a free 32 oz. bottle of lemon juice. I have never cooked with lemon juice. What should I do with it? --- ## [Great museum experiences (non-collection related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-museum-experiences-non-collection-related/962671)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-museum-experiences-non-collection-related/962671 "2022-04-19T19:22:11Z")
Tell me about some wonderful experiences you’ve had at museums that were not directly related to the collections. Here’s one of mine: A number of years ago I visited the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours. It was the middle… --- ## [I Wrote This Song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wrote-this-song/962926)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wrote-this-song/962926 "2022-04-19T18:40:26Z")
Linky: Don’t Try To Help (Just Let Me Drown) Please listen, I hope it is enjoyable! Would love any responses and feedback. Is my first time to really fully “produce” an entire song rather than just recording myself play… --- ## [Art Containing The Equivalent Of 'Plot Holes'?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/art-containing-the-equivalent-of-plot-holes/962444)
**Author:** [@ianzin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ianzin)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/art-containing-the-equivalent-of-plot-holes/962444 "2022-04-19T15:57:41Z")
THE ART EQUIVALENT OF PLOT HOLES? In literature and movies I can find many examples of plot holes and things that just don’t make sense. Are there any equivalent examples in the world of classical, mimetic art? I don’t… --- ## [What do you serve with lasagna?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-serve-with-lasagna/962436)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Downtown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Downtown)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-serve-with-lasagna/962436 "2022-04-19T14:39:49Z")
A hearty, meaty lasagna is one of my go-to meals when I’m having company over. I precede it with a green salad, and follow it with coffee and dessert. As a former Southerner, of course I also have bread-and-butter pickl… --- ## [Those moments when you find out your heroes are human after all](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-moments-when-you-find-out-your-heroes-are-human-after-all/962627)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-moments-when-you-find-out-your-heroes-are-human-after-all/962627 "2022-04-19T13:50:01Z")
Wow ! Even Michael Brecker fluffed his high notes sometimes ! (No Discourse, it really isn’t, is it ? It’s absolutely sod all like any of those suggestions.) --- ## [Kurt Weill’s “I’m a Stranger Here Myself” with flipped sexes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kurt-weill-s-i-m-a-stranger-here-myself-with-flipped-sexes/963023)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kurt-weill-s-i-m-a-stranger-here-myself-with-flipped-sexes/963023 "2022-04-19T10:41:46Z")
I’m considering performing Weill’s torch song from One Touch of Venus (lyrics but Ogden Nash) with a small jazz combo. I would sing in a low baritone and go down to deep bass for the line “For heaven’s sake what IS it?”… --- ## [Why are people in JoJo Bizarre’s Adventure Season 3 idiots?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-in-jojo-bizarre-s-adventure-season-3-idiots/963016)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-in-jojo-bizarre-s-adventure-season-3-idiots/963016 "2022-04-18T22:45:24Z")
I guess spoilers They keep running into super-creepy Stand users, defeat them, then team up with them. Horrible people easily forgiven. Sorry I suppose it’s not unique to this show, it just bugs the crap out of me and … --- ## [What do we think of ELO, do we like them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-we-think-of-elo-do-we-like-them/661918)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-we-think-of-elo-do-we-like-them/661918 "2022-04-18T19:23:22Z")
I have about a dozen ELO songs on my mp3 player. Should I delve further into their catalog? I was thinking of starting with “Out of the Blue” and/or “A New World Record” as five of the songs I have are from those two r… --- ## [Anyone watch the documentary "Class Action Park" on HBO?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watch-the-documentary-class-action-park-on-hbo/930037)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watch-the-documentary-class-action-park-on-hbo/930037 "2022-04-18T17:30:27Z")
Better yet, anyone actually visit Action Park back in the day, and want to share your experience? I had heard stories about Action Park, the legendarily dangerous New Jersey waterpark, open during the 80s through the mi… --- ## [Any book recommendations about the East India Company?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-book-recommendations-about-the-east-india-company/959420)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-book-recommendations-about-the-east-india-company/959420 "2022-04-18T15:59:41Z")
I’ve been reading a series of books that take place in Calcutta in the early 20th century. There are numerous references to the East India Company, and while I am certainly aware of their existence and historical importa… --- ## [Anybody know the name of that "Western" tune](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-know-the-name-of-that-western-tune/962979)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-know-the-name-of-that-western-tune/962979 "2022-04-18T14:08:47Z")
… whistled in the Mobile Clinic commercials? Was it written especially for them, or borrowed from somewhere else? Does it even have a name? “Mobile Clinic” being a cell phone repair service, and not a medical facility… --- ## [Surround sound perspective](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surround-sound-perspective/962983)
**Author:** [@Kedikat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kedikat)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surround-sound-perspective/962983 "2022-04-18T09:30:39Z")
Was watching a movie. The actor was sleeping. Close up of her face. There was a distinct sound from my left surround speaker. Representing someone was in the house and it woke her. There was no obvious hint as to what di… --- ## [Mulch for a wildflower garden](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mulch-for-a-wildflower-garden/962950)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2022, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mulch-for-a-wildflower-garden/962950 "2022-04-18T00:52:48Z")
Zone 5B if that matters I have a wildflower garden that is 1 year old. It is a mixture of bulbs, perennials and annuals (that I hope reseed). I plan on adding more seed in the next week, especially in the bare spots a… --- ## [Chocolate Easter Eggs - please tell me you do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chocolate-easter-eggs-please-tell-me-you-do/962819)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chocolate-easter-eggs-please-tell-me-you-do/962819 "2022-04-17T20:21:53Z")
So I’ve just read something in the twittersphere about Americans not eating chocolate eggs on Easter Sunday. This can’t be so, can it? --- ## [Which DC animated feature was this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-dc-animated-feature-was-this/962962)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2022, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-dc-animated-feature-was-this/962962 "2022-04-17T20:05:34Z")
I believe it was a Justice League movie. It had a scene where the Martian Manhunter was watching tv, and morphing into every face that came on. Thanks! --- ## [Rock song lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-song-lyrics/962892)
**Author:** [@stosh1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stosh1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2022, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-song-lyrics/962892 "2022-04-17T19:10:06Z")
Hi guys, I’m trying to think of who does a song. It starts with," Rocking the night. Walking on air. Gonna fine me some ( not sure what is said here). ’ Gonna grab me my share. The other lines I remember are," Take me… --- ## [Fantastic beasts 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantastic-beasts-3/956015)
**Author:** [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2022, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantastic-beasts-3/956015 "2022-04-17T12:25:14Z")
The new teaser is out and looks good! --- ## [Recipe with sour cream and Mandarin oranges](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-with-sour-cream-and-mandarin-oranges/962930)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2022, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-with-sour-cream-and-mandarin-oranges/962930 "2022-04-17T04:52:35Z")
I can’t seem to find a recipe online and it’s been over 30 years since I made this, but does anybody recall a recipe with sour cream Mandarin oranges marshmallows walnuts and vanilla, I am not sure what else but those se… --- ## [Sweetened Milk Caramel; for what Purpose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sweetened-milk-caramel-for-what-purpose/962888)
**Author:** [@Paul\_was\_in\_Saudi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_was_in_Saudi)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sweetened-milk-caramel-for-what-purpose/962888 "2022-04-16T18:56:03Z")
I have become interested in making caramel by boiling sweetened condensed milk still in the can. I have no reason to want to do this save as a little experiment. For Easter I will make a cheesecake. Usually I serve it w… --- ## [Netflix - The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On (IMHO the low point of "reality" TV...and that is saying something)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-the-ultimatum-marry-or-move-on-imho-the-low-point-of-reality-tv-and-that-is-saying-something/962922)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-the-ultimatum-marry-or-move-on-imho-the-low-point-of-reality-tv-and-that-is-saying-something/962922 "2022-04-16T17:52:13Z")
I generally hate reality TV (except for “The Amazing Race”). But, I was watching a YouTuber and he mentioned watching the Netflix show, “The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On” and it blew his mind (which I came to realize was… --- ## [Is hentai also considered as anime and manga?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hentai-also-considered-as-anime-and-manga/962667)
**Author:** [@hikigaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hikigaya)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-hentai-also-considered-as-anime-and-manga/962667 "2022-04-16T14:11:06Z")
i am confused if people considered hentai as anime and manga --- ## [How to cook aged beef](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-cook-aged-beef/961756)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2022, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-cook-aged-beef/961756 "2022-04-16T03:45:50Z")
I realize I can JFGI, but I wanted to ask here before I dive in. They had some on sale at Fareway (small Midwestern discount grocery chain) for $8.99, so I picked up a large T-bone, which should be good for several meal… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=263) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=265)