# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=3 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [The Real American Psycho: Tom Cruise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-real-american-psycho-tom-cruise/1033235)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-real-american-psycho-tom-cruise/1033235 "2026-10-05T23:02:46Z")
Just watched the GQ interview with him. You gotta hand it to the guy; He commits to the role. I think we should all be very grateful that he chose to go into film rather than… ohhhh… I dunno… create an AI company, mayb… --- ## [The Great SDMB Movie Poll Round 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sdmb-movie-poll-round-3/1033520)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sdmb-movie-poll-round-3/1033520 "2026-10-05T16:45:45Z")
Round 3 consists of the Winners of Round 2B versus the Losers of Round 2A. poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll … --- ## [Smoky beans recipe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smoky-beans-recipe/1033522)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/smoky-beans-recipe/1033522 "2026-10-05T16:22:46Z")
I recently got a Weber Smokey Mountain smoker. We’ve likely only got a few suitable weekends left before rainy/cold fall weather arrives. I’d like to make some smoky beans. I’ll likely smoke a whole chicken at the same t… --- ## [What a bunch of baloney!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-a-bunch-of-baloney/1033543)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-a-bunch-of-baloney/1033543 "2026-10-05T14:13:09Z")
There are flavors of bologna available-garlic, smokey, sweet etc., but I want y’all to come up with bologna flavors that you honestly think might taste good. Neapolitan bologna loaf, anyone? :grin: --- ## [Rules for the "Traitors' game on TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-for-the-traitors-game-on-tv/1033559)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rules-for-the-traitors-game-on-tv/1033559 "2026-10-05T10:53:19Z")
I enjoy watching the ‘Traitors’ game (there are versions in several countries including the UK and the USA.) The latest is a BBC celebrity version: The Celebrity Traitors - BBC iPlayer Now the Traitors are occasionall… --- ## [AI song generator](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-song-generator/1033579)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ai-song-generator/1033579 "2026-10-05T02:57:52Z")
Over a hundred years ago James Whitcomb Riley wrote the poem Little Orphant Annie. Just for the fun of it, I pasted the first verse into an AI generator and it came out so well, I wish I had pasted the whole poem in. I t… --- ## [Looking to recreate the ring worn by The Shadow, either books, or movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-to-recreate-the-ring-worn-by-the-shadow-either-books-or-movies/1033584)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-to-recreate-the-ring-worn-by-the-shadow-either-books-or-movies/1033584 "2026-10-05T02:53:49Z")
Our 40th (ruby) anniversary is coming up next year, and we are looking to recreate the ring worn by The Shadow. Any help/suggestions would be appreciated. --- ## [How has Conan O'Brien lasted for 13+ years?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-conan-obrien-lasted-for-13-years/392153)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-conan-obrien-lasted-for-13-years/392153 "2026-10-04T19:04:03Z")
Never really got the appeal of this guy. Back in '93, he seemed mediocre, not funny. I was in the demo, but nada for me. Now it’s like, “Why not give someone else a chance?” I mean, do 20-somethings find this guy edgy, s… --- ## [Talk to me of tomatillos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-of-tomatillos/1033456)
**Author:** [@Filbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Filbert)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-of-tomatillos/1033456 "2026-10-04T05:52:02Z")
Tomatillos are sufficiently unavailable in the UK that spellcheck flags the word as an error, but as it turns out, they actually grow fine, especially undercover. I know this, because I currently have a couple of large t… --- ## [A popular singer I like retired and removed all her music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-popular-singer-i-like-retired-and-removed-all-her-music/1033568)
**Author:** [@suranyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/suranyi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-popular-singer-i-like-retired-and-removed-all-her-music/1033568 "2026-10-04T04:59:04Z")
The Japanese singer Namie Amuro is one that country’s most popular artists. From 1995 to 2015 she sold over 30 million records. In 2018 she announced she was retiring from the music industry. Turns out she really meant … --- ## [American Horror Story season 13](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-horror-story-season-13/1033415)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-horror-story-season-13/1033415 "2026-10-04T01:27:42Z")
The first 3 episodes have dropped, and I just finished them. A nice amount of creepiness about it so far, seems like it will be a season that doesn’t suck. I don’t remember as much about the returning characters as would… --- ## [Shawshank Redemption question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shawshank-redemption-question/1033566)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shawshank-redemption-question/1033566 "2026-10-03T21:34:36Z")
In the movie, who put the poster back up on the wall after he made his escape? --- ## [Old (pre-Apprentice) TV mentions of Donald Trump](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-pre-apprentice-tv-mentions-of-donald-trump/1033540)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-pre-apprentice-tv-mentions-of-donald-trump/1033540 "2026-10-03T20:49:23Z")
Watching the made-for-TV movie The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits (1996) Rockford tells Angel that he’s “living like Donald Trump”. I know there have been a number of older TV shows that mention him, but can’t recall … --- ## [Anyone been to Katz's Deli in NYC? Other NYC deli experiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-to-katzs-deli-in-nyc-other-nyc-deli-experiences/1028516)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-been-to-katzs-deli-in-nyc-other-nyc-deli-experiences/1028516 "2026-10-03T15:02:20Z")
Heading to Manhattan for a few days and I’m thinking I would like to hit an authentic New York deli for lunch. Katz’s is the oldest and, I guess, the most famous. If you have been to Katz’s, tell me about your experienc… --- ## [Identify the performer of this bouzouki music (Μπαξέ Τσιφλίκι)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-the-performer-of-this-bouzouki-music/915208)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-the-performer-of-this-bouzouki-music/915208 "2026-10-03T05:09:08Z")
I don’t remember how I came into possession of it, but one of my very favourite MP3s is a raucous recording of Μπαξέ Τσιφλίκι (Mpaxe Tsifliki), a popular tune composed by the famous bouzoukist Βασίλης Τσιτσάνης (Vassilis… --- ## [Commercials you don't hate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-you-dont-hate/749672)
**Author:** [@Sahirrnee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sahirrnee)\ **Replies:** 1327\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2026, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-you-dont-hate/749672 "2026-10-03T05:05:00Z")
I can ignore most commercials. There are a few I detest so much that they can’t be ignored. But this one is kind of cute https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU\_c8aabw2Y and, of course, any commercials that include these … --- ## [What foodstuffs have you gotten and consumed from your own garden, windowbox, back yard, fields, forests, or neighborhood wilderness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-foodstuffs-have-you-gotten-and-consumed-from-your-own-garden-windowbox-back-yard-fields-forests-or-neighborhood-wilderness/1018231)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-foodstuffs-have-you-gotten-and-consumed-from-your-own-garden-windowbox-back-yard-fields-forests-or-neighborhood-wilderness/1018231 "2026-10-02T19:07:01Z")
The Mrs and I were talking idly today about foodstuffs we’ve eaten/gathered/produced/found on our own property over the decades. We’ve had small vegetable/herb gardens off and on, though they’ve not been terribly succes… --- ## [Bands you've seen, concerts you've been to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-youve-seen-concerts-youve-been-to/1014139)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 259\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-youve-seen-concerts-youve-been-to/1014139 "2026-10-02T16:19:52Z")
Continuing the discussion from Songs about planes and flying: I know we’ve done this several times before, but not too recently I think, and the thread I’ve spun this one off from has had several mentions of seeing this… --- ## [The Great SDMB Movie Poll - Round 2B Best of the Rest {Polls closing at Noon EDT, 2026-01-10}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sdmb-movie-poll-round-2b-best-of-the-rest-polls-closing-at-noon-edt-2026-01-10/1033445)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sdmb-movie-poll-round-2b-best-of-the-rest-polls-closing-at-noon-edt-2026-01-10/1033445 "2026-10-02T14:06:22Z")
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**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sdmb-movie-poll-round-2a-winners-bracket-polls-closing-at-noon-edt-2026-01-10/1033422 "2026-10-01T17:39:46Z")
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**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-46-september-2026-stone-poll-added/1032762 "2026-10-01T10:50:27Z")
This is the monthly photo competition thread for September, 2026. The topic this month is “Stone” chosen by Twoflower. One entry per person per month. In this thread, please post only your photo and, if you like a brief… --- ## [Lyrics to "Oughta Be"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lyrics-to-oughta-be/1033500)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lyrics-to-oughta-be/1033500 "2026-10-01T05:07:54Z")
I originally posted this to Great Debates because I remember it was the designated place to put religious witnessing and stuff like that. It’s a song, with lyrics, both of which I wrote but haven’t recorded yet. I just… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - September 2026 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-september-2026-edition/1032704)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-september-2026-edition/1032704 "2026-10-01T01:13:26Z")
As August winds down, there is only ONE question on the mind of all North Americans: “Can we just cool down already?!” And if everything would stop burning that would be great too!!! Inerestingly, this has been the worst… --- ## [Yay, I’m gonna see Graham Parker for the first time in September!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-i-m-gonna-see-graham-parker-for-the-first-time-in-september/1028631)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-i-m-gonna-see-graham-parker-for-the-first-time-in-september/1028631 "2026-09-30T15:36:10Z")
(Title stolen from @einsteinshund :wink: ) Now. The Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham is a tiny little venue, seats 200, run largely by volunteers from the community, but boy does it punch above its weight. And it’s cl… --- ## [I'm sick of recipes that are "smashed" or "charred"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-of-recipes-that-are-smashed-or-charred/1031067)
**Author:** [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-sick-of-recipes-that-are-smashed-or-charred/1031067 "2026-09-30T11:35:17Z")
Why do they have to “smash” a burger? Why do they have to “char” everything from lettuce to broccoli? It’s recipe violence. --- ## [What True Crime Story Fascinates You Most?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-true-crime-story-fascinates-you-most/1010511)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 318\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-true-crime-story-fascinates-you-most/1010511 "2026-09-30T05:11:20Z")
Currently, I seem to have a fixation on the story of Diane Schuler and her Taconic State Parkway Crash. I’m not sure why. Diane Schuler was a New York woman who drove the wrong way down the above mentioned parkway and … --- ## [Limits of zombie decay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/limits-of-zombie-decay/1033413)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/limits-of-zombie-decay/1033413 "2026-09-30T01:53:55Z")
Terry Pratchett once described a walking skeleton as “a zombie who has really let themselves go”. Funny, but it does raise a point: just how damaged can a “walker” be before it simply can’t hold together in one piece any… --- ## [What are the itty-bitty bits you love in certain songs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-itty-bitty-bits-you-love-in-certain-songs/831368)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 401\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-itty-bitty-bits-you-love-in-certain-songs/831368 "2026-09-30T01:21:47Z")
Whenever I hear the Eagles sing “Take it (very dramatic pause) to the limit one more time,” I just love that little silent pause. For me, it makes the whole song. Similarly, when Men At Work sing “Who could it be bow?” … --- ## [Top 10 Favorite Movies of All Time (revisited) {NOMINATIONS are now closed}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-favorite-movies-of-all-time-revisited-nominations-are-now-closed/1033284 "2026-09-30T01:06:01Z")
I know this has been discussed before several times in IMHO and MPSIMS, but after commenting on another thread I got it in my head that maybe we could combine @Mean\_Mr.Mustard’s TV character competition a few months back… --- ## [Who wants 30 min eggs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-30-min-eggs/1033210)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wants-30-min-eggs/1033210 "2026-09-30T00:01:07Z")
I have a bad habit of putting on a pot of eggs to boil (for snacking during the week) and walking away to do something else real quick. 30 or so minutes later, there’s an inch of water remaining and I have what are basi… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=4)