# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=279 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 280 --- ## [Just got tix for a summer 2023 concert in Geneva!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-tix-for-a-summer-2023-concert-in-geneva/958730)
**Author:** [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2022, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-got-tix-for-a-summer-2023-concert-in-geneva/958730 "2022-02-01T04:45:56Z")
I just bought tickets to a pop concert. In June 2023. In Geneva, Switzerland. I think I’m a little crazy. It’s French singer Mylène Farmer, whom I’ve loved for decades and always wanted to see live. --- ## [I Want Something Light and Amusing to Read](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-something-light-and-amusing-to-read/958312)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-something-light-and-amusing-to-read/958312 "2022-02-07T02:25:15Z")
I’ve just finished off the Woodward trilogy on the Trump years, and before that have read books like White Rage about racism in America. I need a break from the depressing state of affairs today. What are some light an… --- ## [Awkwafina untwittered](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awkwafina-untwittered/959050)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/awkwafina-untwittered/959050 "2022-02-11T01:18:37Z")
Seems she’s quit Twitter because people were slamming her for having a black accent in her act. Sorry I’m unable to post a link. Fair? Or can comedians push boundaries.? --- ## [Death and Igors (Discworld)(Open Spoilers abound)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-and-igors-discworld-open-spoilers-abound/959222)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2022, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-and-igors-discworld-open-spoilers-abound/959222 "2022-02-11T00:48:10Z")
Weird thoughts come to me in the weirdest places. This one popped into my head as I was waiting for my breakfast at a local drive-thru this morning. What does DEATH think about Igors? After all, a lot of beings are walk… --- ## [The Rolling Stones announce thier 2021 'No Filter' Tour!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rolling-stones-announce-thier-2021-no-filter-tour/947050)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-rolling-stones-announce-thier-2021-no-filter-tour/947050 "2022-02-10T22:06:42Z")
Christ, I saw the Stones in concert 40 years ago in '81, when I was 17, and there were plenty of jokes going around back then about how old they were-- “Are they going to play in wheelchairs har har har?”. I guess ‘No … --- ## [South Park 25x02 The Big Fix (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-25x02-the-big-fix-spoilers/959243)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-25x02-the-big-fix-spoilers/959243 "2022-02-10T20:17:20Z")
Kind of hilarious thread in this one. Stan discovers that “Token’s” name is actually Tolkien (from his Lord of the Rings loving father) and he has been mishearing it all along. Further, other than his father Randy, every… --- ## [John(ny) B](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-ny-b/959153)
**Author:** [@Schnitte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Schnitte)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-ny-b/959153 "2022-02-10T19:03:05Z")
There’s a remarkable cumulation of rock/pop songs that combine, in their title, the first name John (or its diminutive Johnny) with the middle initial B. The best-known example is probably “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berr… --- ## [Does cheese need to breathe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-cheese-need-to-breathe/959226)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-cheese-need-to-breathe/959226 "2022-02-10T18:15:50Z")
We made a bougie charcuterie platter the other night for dinner with goumet cheeses. It was awesome and there was plenty left over for lunches. So I had the cheese the next day and it tasted even better than the night … --- ## [Best non-stick cookware? Difficulty: No Teflon!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-non-stick-cookware-difficulty-no-teflon/959179)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-non-stick-cookware-difficulty-no-teflon/959179 "2022-02-10T16:34:39Z")
Title says it all. I don’t really care about price as I only need one frying pan. That said, all the Hexclad reviews I’ve seen don’t really justify $130-ish price tag. Thanks for any suggestions. --- ## [When did grinding your own pepper become so common? (And what's the deal with grinding your own salt?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-grinding-your-own-pepper-become-so-common-and-whats-the-deal-with-grinding-your-own-salt/959029)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-grinding-your-own-pepper-become-so-common-and-whats-the-deal-with-grinding-your-own-salt/959029 "2022-02-10T15:48:57Z")
I remember growing up as a kid, we always had pre-ground pepper in regular pepper shakers. I understand from reading an opinion article that pre-ground pepper goes stale and dusty faster, and that freshly ground pepper … --- ## [Odd problem after Casting to TV. Please help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-problem-after-casting-to-tv-please-help/959173)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-problem-after-casting-to-tv-please-help/959173 "2022-02-09T21:58:39Z")
I’m hoping this is a common problem that’s not brand specific. Using a new Vizio 2022 D series tv and Android phone. Vizio calls it Smartcast. I start it. Then Open YouTube. Press cast and watch a show. Works GREAT. I … --- ## [The New York Times "Solves" the Trek vs Wars debate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-york-times-solves-the-trek-vs-wars-debate/959063)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-york-times-solves-the-trek-vs-wars-debate/959063 "2022-02-09T17:12:39Z")
This was pretty cool. There was a clue in this week’s NYT crossword puzzle . Nicely done. --- ## [Blazing Saddles Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-question/959075)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blazing-saddles-question/959075 "2022-02-09T14:06:28Z")
What’s the deal with this line from Blazing Saddles?: Lily von Shtupp is enamored of Sheriff Bart and whispers into his ear. Sheriff Bart tells her, “Baby, please, I am not from Havana.” Huh? --- ## [What are your "Hell Television" channels?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-hell-television-channels/959049)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-hell-television-channels/959049 "2022-02-09T13:04:16Z")
When I go to Hell, I envision television service. However, it IS Hell. Each channel will loop the same movie nonstop for all eternity. Current channels are: º La-La Land º Oh, Heavenly Dog! º From Here To Eternity ( B… --- ## [Would disco not have been so hated had so many rock stars not gone disco?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-disco-not-have-been-so-hated-had-so-many-rock-stars-not-gone-disco/957070)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2022, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-disco-not-have-been-so-hated-had-so-many-rock-stars-not-gone-disco/957070 "2022-02-09T00:45:50Z")
In an alternative universe, let’s say that disco becomes big in the 1970s, but there’s no Rod Stewart, Paul McCartney or Rolling Stones disco influence. Disco is limited to artists such as the Village People, A Taste Of … --- ## [The ending of The Crimson Petal and the White (WARNING: SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ending-of-the-crimson-petal-and-the-white-warning-spoilers/151154)
**Author:** [@Greywolf73](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greywolf73)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ending-of-the-crimson-petal-and-the-white-warning-spoilers/151154 "2022-02-08T19:21:58Z")
So, I’ve just now finished The Crimson Petal and the White and escaped the iron grip this novel has had on me for the past 4 days. Overall, I thought it was a brilliantly written novel but the ending left much to be des… --- ## [Japanese depiction of UFOs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-depiction-of-ufos/836604)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-depiction-of-ufos/836604 "2022-02-08T18:53:13Z")
In Japan they very often depict a UFO as a flying saucer with four (or sometimes five) hemispherical domes on the lower surface. Here is drawing of one from volume 5 of Doctor Slump from the early 1980s. Here is one as … --- ## ["One Hit" Actors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-hit-actors/950569)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Stone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Stone)\ **Replies:** 262\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2022, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-hit-actors/950569 "2022-02-08T05:39:06Z")
We’ve had a bunch of threads for one-hit musical acts, but how about actors/actresses? I’m thinking about someone who may or may not have been acting for a long time, but they only had one ‘breakout’ role where everyone… --- ## [Economics of Big Bands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economics-of-big-bands/958749)
**Author:** [@SpacemanSpiff\_II](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpacemanSpiff_II)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economics-of-big-bands/958749 "2022-02-07T23:59:43Z")
Big band - Wikipedia I’m curious as to how the economics of Big Bands worked. If you compare a band with 20 performers to one with 5, then ISTM that the pie is going to get split into much smaller pieces in the latter c… --- ## [Apple Music assistance please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-music-assistance-please/959042)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-music-assistance-please/959042 "2022-02-07T21:34:59Z")
I am in the process of switching from Spotify to Apple Music. I was able to transfer my playlists successfully, and I think I am ready to live with Apple, but I am frustrated with a couple of things. Maybe I am just over… --- ## ["The Abduction of Alexandra Seine"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-abduction-of-alexandra-seine/959062)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-abduction-of-alexandra-seine/959062 "2022-02-07T18:08:13Z")
I ran across a story called “The Abduction of Alexandra Seine” by Fred C. Smale. It’s stuffed full of wild ideas like a time viewer used to see who committed crimes, flying cars that travel from Japan to London in 16 hou… --- ## [Make up place names for a movie/novel/etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-up-place-names-for-a-movie-novel-etc/959067)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/make-up-place-names-for-a-movie-novel-etc/959067 "2022-02-07T19:41:48Z")
On the rugged Northwestern Pacific Coast, is a high cliff called Donzerleigh Point. Upon it stands a lighthouse to guide ships through the rocky inlet. Vessels search out the Donzerleigh Light to navigate safe passage … --- ## [Ever been in the Tonight Show audience during Carsons tenure?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-in-the-tonight-show-audience-during-carsons-tenure/959008)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-in-the-tonight-show-audience-during-carsons-tenure/959008 "2022-02-07T17:28:16Z")
Even when I was a little kid I loved Carson. I may not have gotten all the jokes but I liked hearing people laugh. Fridays were great because my parents let me stay up late and watch the Tonight Show. Always planned to … --- ## [Dogfight error in "THe Final Countdown"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogfight-error-in-the-final-countdown/958994)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dogfight-error-in-the-final-countdown/958994 "2022-02-07T16:01:54Z")
The two Japanese Zeros have sunk the yacht and are strafing the survivors when Kirk Douglas gives the fateful command, “Splash the Zeros - I said splash the Zeros:!” The F-14 Tomcats have been flying with wings extended… --- ## [After Life Ending (probably spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-life-ending-probably-spoilers/958809)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-life-ending-probably-spoilers/958809 "2022-02-07T15:57:41Z")
I just finished the last episode of After Life. I won’t describe the episode, I’m just wondering what others thought of it. At first, I was kind of taken aback and not sure what to make of it. I had all kinds of explanat… --- ## [Bread time/temp](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bread-time-temp/959013)
**Author:** [@Crane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bread-time-temp/959013 "2022-02-07T15:48:00Z")
I notice that my bread loaves are softer in the center than around the edge. Not raw but definitely not as much ‘done’. This is less of a problem in 8x4 pans than 9x5. I’m baking 35 min at 375 degrees. Would a longer ti… --- ## [Yet Another 'Identify this Book' Thread - Fiction about a caterer, starts company](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-identify-this-book-thread-fiction-about-a-caterer-starts-company/958929)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-identify-this-book-thread-fiction-about-a-caterer-starts-company/958929 "2022-02-07T15:11:13Z")
Not sci fi so not appended to the ongoing thread dedicated to that… Woman, recently divorced or dumped or widowed and needing to make money. Starts a catering company. A wealthy ermmm don’t think he was ever a boyfrie… --- ## [Controversial songs regarding the Irish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/controversial-songs-regarding-the-irish/958792)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/controversial-songs-regarding-the-irish/958792 "2022-02-07T14:09:59Z")
When I was but a lad in NYC I recall Paul McCarney’s “Band on the Run” was banned by the BBC for …reasons. I am an American. I am Irish. I live in the UK. I am dismayed that the Republic of Ireland did not - in some wa… --- ## [What was this dinosaur documentary? (80s-90s, ended with rodent peaking from dino skull)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-dinosaur-documentary-80s-90s-ended-with-rodent-peaking-from-dino-skull/959009)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 10:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-dinosaur-documentary-80s-90s-ended-with-rodent-peaking-from-dino-skull/959009 "2022-02-07T10:56:09Z")
I’ve been meaning to post this for awhile–kind of a long shot, but this is the place for it. There was a dinosaur documentary I remember seeing, as a youngin’—I think between about 1988 and 1992, and I’m leaning towards… --- ## [Four Weddings And A Funeral](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-weddings-and-a-funeral/958989)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2022, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-weddings-and-a-funeral/958989 "2022-02-07T00:25:27Z")
Watching Four Weddings And A Funeral for the first time. There have been three weddings, and now they’re having a funeral. I wonder who the fourth wedding is. Hugh Grant’s character? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=278) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=280)