# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=29 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 30 --- ## [Coffee Sweetener](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-sweetener/1028868)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-sweetener/1028868 "2026-03-30T13:44:37Z")
I put real maple syrup in my coffee this morning. It was pretty good. Am I Canadian now? --- ## [Bill Nye -- OHenry, MTwain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-nye-ohenry-mtwain/1028834)
**Author:** [@Melbourne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melbourne)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-nye-ohenry-mtwain/1028834 "2026-03-29T21:58:01Z")
I found 0. Henry when I was young, with “Cabbages and Kings”, later, I read the famous short stories, and formed the opinion that he was a short story writer who had tried his hand at “a novel”, but was limited in his ab… --- ## ["Magic Spoon" High Protein Cereal (Fruity Loops version)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-spoon-high-protein-cereal-fruity-loops-version/1028867)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-spoon-high-protein-cereal-fruity-loops-version/1028867 "2026-03-29T19:57:19Z")
I’ve been meaning to try these cereals for the longest time. Normally commercial fakes don’t work for me as I can taste a lot of chemicals other people can’t. But I have to give props, this was delicious. A sugary, cr… --- ## [Suzi Quatro just dropped a new song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suzi-quatro-just-dropped-a-new-song/1028814)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Tan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Tan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suzi-quatro-just-dropped-a-new-song/1028814 "2026-03-29T18:10:36Z")
Suzi will be 76 in a few months, her guest is 78. It’s not a very good song, IMO. Standard 70’s rock that would have been a b-side or album filler back in the day. I used to think that it’s pathetic when old rockers j… --- ## [Songs to keep our spirits up in dark times](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-to-keep-our-spirits-up-in-dark-times/1027215)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-to-keep-our-spirits-up-in-dark-times/1027215 "2026-03-29T14:43:33Z")
When the human race gets me down, music comes to the rescue. I love songs that fire my spirit in dark times, so let’s share. First of all, support the Singing Resistance of Minneapolis, who are taking their collective v… --- ## [Can you guess what Bruce Dern movie I just finished watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-guess-what-bruce-dern-movie-i-just-finished-watching/1028850)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2026, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-guess-what-bruce-dern-movie-i-just-finished-watching/1028850 "2026-03-29T03:12:24Z")
And I don’t mean one he just happened to be in-He starred in this one, and he was bull goose loony fun! --- ## [Starfleet Academy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-academy/1021470)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starfleet-academy/1021470 "2026-03-28T16:38:30Z")
Trailer for the new series. I’m apprehensive about it because it is a direct spinoff of the loathsome Discovery, but maybe it might be okay. --- ## [Talk to me about Café Bustelo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-cafe-bustelo/1015583)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-cafe-bustelo/1015583 "2026-03-28T16:06:26Z")
It’s “Espresso Dark” coffee. Insanely cheap. Now, I’m no coffee snob. My typical blend is half Folger’s decaf/ half Dunkin’ Medium. Bought ground, mixed well, made into cold brew. Nummy as hell. So- is Café Bustelo TH… --- ## [James Tolkan has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-tolkan-has-died/1028840)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-tolkan-has-died/1028840 "2026-03-28T15:34:07Z")
“Jesus, didn’t that guy ever have hair?” Marty McFly Good actor. I enjoyed the intensity of some of his characters. --- ## [Alan Ritchson (Reacher) beats up neighbor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-ritchson-reacher-beats-up-neighbor/1028731)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-ritchson-reacher-beats-up-neighbor/1028731 "2026-03-28T12:22:23Z")
I sympathize with the neighbor. There’s nothing more miserable than having my peaceful morning ruined by kids on small, loud motorcycles ripping up and down the street. Over and over again. For hours! They’ve put me thr… --- ## [Ray Davies and Moby get into it over Lola](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ray-davies-and-moby-get-into-it-over-lola/1028734)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 159\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ray-davies-and-moby-get-into-it-over-lola/1028734 "2026-03-28T08:52:27Z")
So recently Moby critized the Kinks song Lola as transphobic and Ray Davies has responded starting a proper pop star beef over it. Admittedly I’m always going to be team Ray in this match up (as long as Ray Davies has… --- ## [Number of biscuits vs cooking time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/number-of-biscuits-vs-cooking-time/1028687)
**Author:** [@a6ka97](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/a6ka97)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/number-of-biscuits-vs-cooking-time/1028687 "2026-03-28T01:21:12Z")
Prepared frozen biscuits (out of a bag) for biscuits and gravy this morning. The cooking instructions said to preheat the oven to 375 degrees, place on an ungreased baking sheet 2” apart, and then the baking instruction… --- ## [Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts dies at 85](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dash-crofts-of-seals-and-crofts-dies-at-85/1028798)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dash-crofts-of-seals-and-crofts-dies-at-85/1028798 "2026-03-28T00:47:28Z")
Get Closer, Diamond Girl and Summer Breeze were huge hits for Seals and Crofts. I still have the two songs on my phone. I never listened to their albums. Jim Seals died June 6, 2022. RIP --- ## [Amateur home chefs: what dish have you made once but will \*never\* do again?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amateur-home-chefs-what-dish-have-you-made-once-but-will-never-do-again/1007532)
**Author:** [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amateur-home-chefs-what-dish-have-you-made-once-but-will-never-do-again/1007532 "2026-03-27T23:10:11Z")
Continuing the discussion from Amateur home chefs: what dish have you never attempted, that you want to try soon?: Reading the thread, I realized I have more-or-less actually cooked everything that I wanted to try for m… --- ## [The FINAL Great Sitcom Battle, Female Characters. Choose your favorite](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-final-great-sitcom-battle-female-characters-choose-your-favorite/1028659)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-final-great-sitcom-battle-female-characters-choose-your-favorite/1028659 "2026-03-27T20:39:51Z")
This is the final round of the Great Sitcom Battle, Female Characters edition. Rankings are based on input gathered in another thread. Vote for your favorite of the two characters remaining. The poll will close near midn… --- ## [Anyone seen the NZ TV show The Gone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-the-nz-tv-show-the-gone/1028816)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-seen-the-nz-tv-show-the-gone/1028816 "2026-03-27T17:49:56Z")
Spring Break is coming up, and I’m looking for something I can watch occasionally, or more often if I’m in the mood to be lazy. My favorite show in production right now is My Life Is Murder, Lucy Lawless’ current show, … --- ## [Two missing episodes of Doctor Who recovered](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-missing-episodes-of-doctor-who-recovered/1028423)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-missing-episodes-of-doctor-who-recovered/1028423 "2026-03-27T16:37:14Z")
Two episodes of Doctor Who, unseen for almost 60 years, have been recovered, and will soon be available for viewing. Episodes are parts 1 and 3 of The Daleks’ Masterplan. --- ## [Stephen King’s written another Dark Tower book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-king-s-written-another-dark-tower-book/1028799)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-king-s-written-another-dark-tower-book/1028799 "2026-03-27T12:59:44Z")
Stephen King (along with the late Peter Straub) has written a new Dark Tower book. Called Other Worlds Than These, it follows Jack Sawyer, who appeared in the novels The Talisman and Black House. In those two books, it … --- ## [Flannery O'Connor at 100](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flannery-oconnor-at-100/1028802)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flannery-oconnor-at-100/1028802 "2026-03-27T03:56:18Z")
I’ve been reading Flannery O’Connor’s collected works for the past month. (Yes, I read slowly, but then it is 1220 pages. 150 to go!) Just now, I realized that it would be her 100th birthday … yesterday. D’oh! I’m off by… --- ## [Watching 80s and 90s mystery and adventure shows (including kid shows)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-80s-and-90s-mystery-and-adventure-shows-including-kid-shows/1028742)
**Author:** [@Tzigone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tzigone)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-80s-and-90s-mystery-and-adventure-shows-including-kid-shows/1028742 "2026-03-26T21:17:09Z")
Well, I’ve recently re-watched shows from the 1980s and 1990s. Don’t know why. Just decided to. Including kids shows I watched in the 90s. So I have no new jewels share with anyone, and am just reminiscing over shows … --- ## [RIP Valerie Perrine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-valerie-perrine/1028764)
**Author:** [@anny\_m](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anny_m)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-valerie-perrine/1028764 "2026-03-26T20:09:59Z")
Actor Valerie Perrine has died at age 82. Cause of death is complications from Parkinson’s disease. Although she is probably best known for roles in Lenny and Superman, I most remember her as Montana Wildhack in Slaugh… --- ## [Gene Shalit turns 100 today (March 25 2026)!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gene-shalit-turns-100-today-march-25-2026/1028747)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gene-shalit-turns-100-today-march-25-2026/1028747 "2026-03-26T14:50:06Z")
I had no idea he was that old. I loved watching his movie reviews on NBC. I realize now that a lot of his pokes were kind of time-worn even then, but they were new to me. “It seems that the worse \[actress\] acts, the be… --- ## [Interesting obituary: Loenid Radvinsky, who made OnlyFans what it became](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-obituary-loenid-radvinsky-who-made-onlyfans-what-it-became/1028785)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-obituary-loenid-radvinsky-who-made-onlyfans-what-it-became/1028785 "2026-03-26T14:05:19Z")
Leonid Radvinsky, an innovative purveyor of online pornography who turned a tiny website called OnlyFans into an adult-entertainment powerhouse, redefining the industry for the social-media era, has died. He was 43. G… --- ## [Was Joe Chill a utilitarian time traveler?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-joe-chill-a-utilitarian-time-traveler/1028460)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-joe-chill-a-utilitarian-time-traveler/1028460 "2026-03-26T13:52:10Z")
Sure he killed Thomas and Martha Wayne. But their deaths led their son to dedicate his life to fighting crime and his efforts saved the lives of thousands. --- ## [Invincible ( Amazon TV series) \[Spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invincible-amazon-tv-series-spoilers/939059)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invincible-amazon-tv-series-spoilers/939059 "2026-03-26T11:30:49Z")
Invincible, a new TV series from Amazon, is pretty good. Lots of blood and gore, interesting take on Superheroes. Great voice acting, solid writing so far. --- ## [Is there a term that describes (Western) music that lacks the traditional call-and-response?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-term-that-describes-western-music-that-lacks-the-traditional-call-and-response/1027749)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-term-that-describes-western-music-that-lacks-the-traditional-call-and-response/1027749 "2026-03-25T20:26:33Z")
I’m talking about music that is similar to this. There’s a melody and a tone, and the transition between notes isn’t random or jarring, so it’s not anathema to Western ears. Nor is it, for lack of a better choice of word… --- ## [Eddie Izzard as Hamlet, and every other character in the play. Seen it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eddie-izzard-as-hamlet-and-every-other-character-in-the-play-seen-it/1028735)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eddie-izzard-as-hamlet-and-every-other-character-in-the-play-seen-it/1028735 "2026-03-25T14:56:51Z")
In case you haven’t heard, Suzy Eddie Izzard (her preferred name now) is touring a production of Hamlet in which she plays all 23 characters. She and her brother Mark started working on it two years ago, and brought it t… --- ## [Fargo S4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fargo-s4/826991)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fargo-s4/826991 "2026-03-25T14:28:18Z")
Fargo S4 is a go, set in the early Fifties and starring Chris Rock: ‘Fargo’ Season 4 Is Happening With Chris Rock Starring – TCA – Deadline Here’s the S3 thread: https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=823… --- ## [The 2026 Oscars (celebrating films of 2025) - nominations, predictions, discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2026-oscars-celebrating-films-of-2025-nominations-predictions-discussion/1026926)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 280\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-2026-oscars-celebrating-films-of-2025-nominations-predictions-discussion/1026926 "2026-03-25T00:56:06Z")
Firstly, I am SHOCKED. Sinners not only got a lot of nominations, which I expected, but it now is the most nominated film in history. It got 16, while Titanic got 14. Insane. By insane, I mean…it does not deserve that m… --- ## ["Lost In Space" may be more lost than we thought!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-space-may-be-more-lost-than-we-thought/1028472)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-in-space-may-be-more-lost-than-we-thought/1028472 "2026-03-24T21:18:56Z")
In a 1967 episode of LOST IN SPACE (Season 3, "Visit To A Hostile Planet), because of a bit of a time warp, the Jupiter II ends up back on Earth…but in 1947. Hijinks ensue, as they often did in the third season, but in t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=28) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=30)