# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=295 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 296 --- ## [What to do with beef drippings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-beef-drippings/954774)
**Author:** [@Hypno-Toad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hypno-Toad)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-beef-drippings/954774 "2021-11-26T00:08:36Z")
Whenever I cook ground beef, I drain off the drippings and then wonder what I could do with them. What do all of you guys do? --- ## [Speaking of Jeopardy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-jeopardy/954632)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2021, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-jeopardy/954632 "2021-11-25T23:13:58Z")
One time, after a particularly lame-ass Interesting Anecdotes segment, I tried to think up the worst IA possible, and came up with, “I like to examine my mail to see if any of the stamps are upside down”, and damned if o… --- ## [Realistically, what would have happened to the Stay Puft Corporation after the events of Ghostbusters 1?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/realistically-what-would-have-happened-to-the-stay-puft-corporation-after-the-events-of-ghostbusters-1/954844)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2021, 11:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/realistically-what-would-have-happened-to-the-stay-puft-corporation-after-the-events-of-ghostbusters-1/954844 "2021-11-25T11:38:16Z")
Let’s consider if it happened in “our” world and not linger on the whole ghost/afterlife complications, and ignore everything that happens in the future movies, what would happen to the Stay Puft corporation after their … --- ## [DWTS - Dancing With the Stars - Fall 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dwts-dancing-with-the-stars-fall-2021/952426)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2021, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dwts-dancing-with-the-stars-fall-2021/952426 "2021-11-25T05:01:21Z")
4 weeks in and no thread yet? Is anybody watching anymore? Every season I think I don’t care anymore and every season I get sucked back in. The current crop of celebrities is possibly the most obscure yet, but there a… --- ## [Why Are Middle-Eastern/Arabic Movies Ignored?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-middle-eastern-arabic-movies-ignored/954633)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-middle-eastern-arabic-movies-ignored/954633 "2021-11-24T17:31:40Z")
I chat on dozens of movie sites, and movies from this region are ignored. I must admit I have seen no more than a dozen or so, but a couple of years ago, after seeing a documentary on TCM, I saw an Egyptian movie (Chit-C… --- ## [(Wal)nuts to you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wal-nuts-to-you/954818)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wal-nuts-to-you/954818 "2021-11-24T16:34:34Z")
In moving into our new place, we inherited numerous black walnut trees which a long-ago resident(s) decided were just the thing to plant, so as to inhibit surrounding plant growth and once a year drop a profusion of larg… --- ## [What makes shortbread. . . shortbread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-shortbread-shortbread/954810)
**Author:** [@tullsterx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tullsterx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-shortbread-shortbread/954810 "2021-11-24T11:18:19Z")
Inspired by this thread: Why is shortbread so expensive It struck me that there are plenty of manufactured cookies that are pretty “short” but they’re not shortbread to me. But. . . What defines shortbread? There are … --- ## ["Nomadland": what can I expect (AVOID SPOILERS, PLEASE)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nomadland-what-can-i-expect-avoid-spoilers-please/941275)
**Author:** [@stuccosuperstar2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuccosuperstar2020)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nomadland-what-can-i-expect-avoid-spoilers-please/941275 "2021-11-24T10:41:21Z")
Is there a plot? The impression I get from reading previews is there is little dialogue. Is it scene after scene of Frances McDormand sitting outside of a trailer staring at scenery? Is it a “shaky camera” movie? Thank… --- ## [Leftover turkey recipes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leftover-turkey-recipes/954793)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leftover-turkey-recipes/954793 "2021-11-24T04:32:03Z")
It looks like it’s been at least 10 years so why not? My contribution… Turkey Divan My basic formula: 11x13 pan, make bed of par cooked green beans, layer of shredded turkey meat, thin layer of mayo + lemon juice + cu… --- ## [I ate a cricket](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-ate-a-cricket/709755)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-ate-a-cricket/709755 "2021-11-23T23:52:33Z")
More than one, actually. Crick-Ettes Salt N Vinegar crickets. Rather expensive for what you get, but now I can say I’ve eaten a cricket. They taste a bit like sunflower or pumpkin seeds. --- ## [The new "Dune" adaptation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-dune-adaptation/851788)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 352\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-dune-adaptation/851788 "2021-11-23T23:05:36Z")
Due in December 2020! A great sf director (with Arrival and Blade Runner 2049 under his belt) and an all-star cast. Here are some pics from the set, and short interviews: The Wiki article: Dune (2021 film) - Wikipe… --- ## [Movies you never saw and only remember details from the Mad Magazine Parody](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-never-saw-and-only-remember-details-from-the-mad-magazine-parody/954738)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-never-saw-and-only-remember-details-from-the-mad-magazine-parody/954738 "2021-11-23T18:19:13Z")
The Redford Great Gatsby…i know zilch about this work except the ending. From Russia With Love: I know Robert Shaw has a garrote. Love Story: “Love means never having to say you’re sorry” is a stupid saying. And the en… --- ## [Little Known Music (any genre/era/language) That You Love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-music-any-genre-era-language-that-you-love/855667)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-known-music-any-genre-era-language-that-you-love/855667 "2021-11-23T04:50:14Z")
I was working out this morning when Hot Love in a Cold World from Bob Welchs French Kiss popped up. Boy I love that song and a few of the songs on that album. Welch soon after sank sadly into obscurity. Anyone have any … --- ## [Have most waiters/waitresses eaten most of the food on their restaurant's menu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-most-waiters-waitresses-eaten-most-of-the-food-on-their-restaurants-menu/954616)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2021, 4:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-most-waiters-waitresses-eaten-most-of-the-food-on-their-restaurants-menu/954616 "2021-11-23T04:18:36Z")
You’ll always see customers asking servers, “So what do you recommend?” And the servers will promptly prattle off the virtues of the shrimp scampi, lobster linguini, tomahawk steak or New York strip. Now, have most suc… --- ## [Hi, my name is BaldDude and I'm a Hallmark network Cheesy Christmas movie Addict](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-my-name-is-balddude-and-im-a-hallmark-network-cheesy-christmas-movie-addict/705662)
**Author:** [@BaldDudePeekskill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaldDudePeekskill)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hi-my-name-is-balddude-and-im-a-hallmark-network-cheesy-christmas-movie-addict/705662 "2021-11-22T23:37:30Z")
There, I’ve said it. The cheesier the better. My particular favorites involve quirky independent women and rakishly handsome widowers. --- ## [Fawcet Comics' Captain Marvel origin of his name, the "Captain" part](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fawcet-comics-captain-marvel-origin-of-his-name-the-captain-part/954694)
**Author:** [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fawcet-comics-captain-marvel-origin-of-his-name-the-captain-part/954694 "2021-11-22T23:28:59Z")
Yes, I know that after lawsuits in the last century Fawcett comics’ Captain Marvel became the property of DC comics but DC lost the rights for the name so it became Shazam! Marvel’s Captain Marvel :slight\_smile: reason … --- ## [The Angels Wanna Wear My Red Shoes - Elvis Costello](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-angels-wanna-wear-my-red-shoes-elvis-costello/953922)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-angels-wanna-wear-my-red-shoes-elvis-costello/953922 "2021-11-22T23:05:27Z")
I’ve always loved the song, never thought much about it, but now that I own a pair of red shoes, classic Puma suede, I got to thinking about it. I always vaguely assumed that the red shoes were like the red slippers in T… --- ## [Was Michael Scott in the office really that bad of a person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-michael-scott-in-the-office-really-that-bad-of-a-person/954549)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-michael-scott-in-the-office-really-that-bad-of-a-person/954549 "2021-11-22T19:07:57Z")
I was recently watching clips of the episode where Michael was dating Pams mom and both Pam and Jim treated it like it was the worst thing on earth. But was Michael really that bad? He was fairly good looking, he had a … --- ## [A question about caloric count of toasted bread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-caloric-count-of-toasted-bread/954770)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-caloric-count-of-toasted-bread/954770 "2021-11-22T16:34:54Z")
Does the caloric count of bread decrease if the bread is toasted? --- ## [Anybody tried Wendy's new french fries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-tried-wendys-new-french-fries/954197)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-tried-wendys-new-french-fries/954197 "2021-11-22T13:42:33Z")
I keep seeing commercials for Wendy’s “new hot and crispy” fries and my heart sinks just a little bit. The first thing I think of is when Burger King “improved” their fries many years ago in the same way. I tried them ex… --- ## [Patrick Stewart is Ageless!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patrick-stewart-is-ageless/954748)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patrick-stewart-is-ageless/954748 "2021-11-22T12:37:29Z")
At least I think he is. Here’s his photo on Wikipedia: Patrick Stewart. It’s taken in 2019. But you get the picture. It’s been over 27 years since ST: TNG. And he hasn’t changed that much, IMHO at least. Question: who’… --- ## [“Tightness” in late 70s bands, and in general](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tightness-in-late-70s-bands-and-in-general/947784)
**Author:** [@The\_Stafford\_Cripps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stafford_Cripps)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tightness-in-late-70s-bands-and-in-general/947784 "2021-11-22T04:10:50Z")
I’ve heard a lot of people I respect say that the B52s were shit. For me, “Loveshack” is absolutely unbearable, but I enjoyed “Rock Lobster”, I thought it was up there with my favourite music. Then one time I realised it… --- ## [Trekkers, tell me about Garth of Izar (poss. spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trekkers-tell-me-about-garth-of-izar-poss-spoilers/954733)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trekkers-tell-me-about-garth-of-izar-poss-spoilers/954733 "2021-11-22T01:55:11Z")
BLUF: Waitaminnit, is the Garth of Izar from Prelude to Axanar the same Garth of Izar in TOS’ Whom Gods Destroy? I had seen Prelude to Axanar and recognize it may not be canon, but the story discusses the Four Years War… --- ## [Worst (or best) music managers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-or-best-music-managers/954718)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-or-best-music-managers/954718 "2021-11-22T01:43:17Z")
Please name and shame the managers who severely harmed the musical act they represented! (Or if you prefer, tell us about a music manager whose particular talents were indispensable to a certain act’s success.) --- ## [Personalities of all the Star Trek Captains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personalities-of-all-the-star-trek-captains/954747)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personalities-of-all-the-star-trek-captains/954747 "2021-11-22T01:42:22Z")
My thoughts on the most significant personality traits in terms of command ability (for the ones I’ve seen, anyway - I haven’t seen Discovery and didn’t finish Voyager or Enterprise but have seen all TOS, movies, TNG, DS… --- ## [Need help identifying an author](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-identifying-an-author/954712)
**Author:** [@RunSilent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RunSilent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-identifying-an-author/954712 "2021-11-21T14:01:24Z")
Some years ago, I read a few mystery novels by a psychologist that were about a psychologist in Denver who got involved in solving crimes. I can’t remember the author’s name. Can anyone help? --- ## [German/French food question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-french-food-question/954699)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-french-food-question/954699 "2021-11-21T03:24:49Z")
SD is the place I would find this answer: What is the most common protein in the Rhein region? chicken? veal? venison? something else? --- ## [Accompaniments for canned seafood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accompaniments-for-canned-seafood/954634)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2021, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/accompaniments-for-canned-seafood/954634 "2021-11-21T02:09:45Z")
A friend has recently gotten into a tinned seafood kick. Really high quality product from a local place that stocks imports, not cheap tins of sardines. Sidenote: I honestly had no idea how good this stuff could be. I k… --- ## [Question about potato chips](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-potato-chips/954578)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-potato-chips/954578 "2021-11-20T18:26:09Z")
What is the difference between Lay’s Wavy Chips and Ruffles Chips? --- ## [Need recommendation for science fiction books -- Christmas Gift](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-recommendation-for-science-fiction-books-christmas-gift/803563)
**Author:** [@slightly\_askew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slightly_askew)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-recommendation-for-science-fiction-books-christmas-gift/803563 "2021-11-20T16:33:08Z")
Hi all, Need a little (okay a lot) of advice for a Christmas gift for my sweetie. He likes to read a lot of sci fi and it’s not a genre with which I have a lot of experience. (I tend to read non-fiction.) Anyway, he’s… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=294) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=296)