# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=31 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 32 --- ## [The Pitt -- TV show (season 1)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pitt-tv-show-season-1/1016275)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-pitt-tv-show-season-1/1016275 "2026-03-18T01:16:14Z")
I’ve started watching The Pitt on Max. It’s basically Real Stories of the ER, though with fictional characters. One difference is that unlike Real Stories, the outcome is not always good. Another conceit is that each epi… --- ## [Any accordion players here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-accordion-players-here/1028519)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-accordion-players-here/1028519 "2026-03-18T00:00:20Z")
I am curious as to the muscle development that was specific to your instrument? --- ## [The Manchurian Candidate 2004 question (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-manchurian-candidate-2004-question-spoilers/1028493)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-manchurian-candidate-2004-question-spoilers/1028493 "2026-03-17T02:11:03Z")
I recently watched it for the first time. In one scene Denzel bites the implant out of Raymond Shaw’s shoulder. Yet Shaw still obeys his trigger phrase and takes on his final mission. What was the implant for, just track… --- ## [Chicken paprikash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-paprikash/1028452)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-paprikash/1028452 "2026-03-16T22:32:06Z")
I like chicken paprikash, but I’ve never made it. In my mind, it’s chili… only with chicken pieces instead of chunks. I mean, what’s paprika? Chile powder, right? I’ve ordered some actual Hungarian paprika. It shoul… --- ## [The Best Books Since 2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-books-since-2000/1002634)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-books-since-2000/1002634 "2026-03-16T22:16:51Z")
Wondering what Dopers think of this annual list of the best books since 2000 which appeared in the New York Times? (Have read very few of them, often find these lists very progressive, sometimes to a fault). --- ## [What Are Your Opinions of The Roger Patterson "Bigfoot" Film?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-opinions-of-the-roger-patterson-bigfoot-film/281714)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Rhosis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_Rhosis)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-opinions-of-the-roger-patterson-bigfoot-film/281714 "2026-03-16T19:18:41Z")
It’s the famous 8-mm (?) silent footage taken in California, around 1967. Female (pendulous breasts obvious in the footage) Bigfoot running through the creekbed. Camera flailing about as horse threw Patterson, the film… --- ## [The Great Sitcom Battle, Female Characters, Round 2. Choose your favorites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sitcom-battle-female-characters-round-2-choose-your-favorites/1028442)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sitcom-battle-female-characters-round-2-choose-your-favorites/1028442 "2026-03-16T13:01:53Z")
This is Round Two of the Great Sitcom Battle, Female Characters edition. Rankings are based on input gathered in another thread. Vote for your favorite character in each of the following 12 head-to-head battles. Polls wi… --- ## [IFC promos with Hallie Kate Eisenberg (we're talking, like, 10 years ago)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ifc-promos-with-hallie-kate-eisenberg-were-talking-like-10-years-ago/408001)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ifc-promos-with-hallie-kate-eisenberg-were-talking-like-10-years-ago/408001 "2026-03-16T01:22:10Z")
Hey, Hoping someone with better Google-fu or YouTube-fu than I have can find the IFC promos that they did about 10 years ago with Hallie Kate Eisenberg. They’ve got to be online somewhere. The promos may have played o… --- ## [Have you used an immersion blender?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-used-an-immersion-blender/1028436)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-used-an-immersion-blender/1028436 "2026-03-15T22:05:42Z")
I have watched immersion blenders being used on YouTube and want to get one. Can anyone tell me if a particular brand is best? Also, what may be some things to be careful of when using one? They look like fun. --- ## [Big Ass Mashed Potato Tubs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ass-mashed-potato-tubs/1028454)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-ass-mashed-potato-tubs/1028454 "2026-03-15T21:46:46Z")
Fresh mashed potatoes are healthier and somewhat better than the processed flakes. Growing up, my mother used to buy mashed potato flakes; sold in large tubs slightly bigger than a toaster. Buying mashed potatoes recen… --- ## [Buffy the Vampire Slayer - canceled again before airing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-canceled-again-before-airing/1028447)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-canceled-again-before-airing/1028447 "2026-03-15T21:41:15Z")
Devastating. --- ## [We’re lucky there’s a Family Guy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-re-lucky-there-s-a-family-guy/1028448)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-re-lucky-there-s-a-family-guy/1028448 "2026-03-15T17:18:47Z")
Does anybody here ever watch Family Guy? I can often find a marathon at night when I’m unwinding from the day. Despite some really annoying things (like cutaways to Conway Twitty) I’m a fan of the humor. The episodes … --- ## [Phil Campbell, guitarist for Motorhead, has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phil-campbell-guitarist-for-motorhead-has-died/1028445)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phil-campbell-guitarist-for-motorhead-has-died/1028445 "2026-03-15T02:43:33Z")
Phil Campbell, who was the guitarist for Motorhead from 1984-2015, has died at the age of 64. He also started the band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. I haven’t seen an article, but Mikkey Dee’s Facebook page along … --- ## [What Ingredient(s) do you add to your Spaghetti Sauce to make it Good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ingredient-s-do-you-add-to-your-spaghetti-sauce-to-make-it-good/1028107)
**Author:** [@by-tor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/by-tor)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-ingredient-s-do-you-add-to-your-spaghetti-sauce-to-make-it-good/1028107 "2026-03-15T01:54:55Z")
I am not a good cook. My standard is to buy some Traditional Prego and throw in a bunch of stuff in the hopes that it might turn out passable. Sometimes it works. Usually it doesn’t, but it is not significantly worse tha… --- ## [Old/obscure childhood poem "snowplow airplane"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-obscure-childhood-poem-snowplow-airplane/1028441)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-obscure-childhood-poem-snowplow-airplane/1028441 "2026-03-14T21:17:01Z")
During my childhood, when it snowed, my late father several times recited to us a little poem he had been taught as a child in school. He didn’t specify what grade, but based on the subject matter and simplicity, my gue… --- ## [Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale coming to Hulu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-new-sunnydale-coming-to-hulu/1026578)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-new-sunnydale-coming-to-hulu/1026578 "2026-03-14T19:05:35Z")
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale SMG herself will be back guiding a new Slayer. --- ## [Help me find this pickle recipe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-this-pickle-recipe/1028421)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-this-pickle-recipe/1028421 "2026-03-14T18:19:23Z")
I never had much contact with my maternal great grandmother. And she died in 1972 before I turned 12. But one thing I remember about her are these pickles she used to make. I’m trying to get the exact recipe but I don’t… --- ## [The Great Sitcom Battle, Female Characters, {choose your favorite} Round 1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sitcom-battle-female-characters-choose-your-favorite-round-1/1028390)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sitcom-battle-female-characters-choose-your-favorite-round-1/1028390 "2026-03-14T12:46:48Z")
This is Round One of the Great Sitcom Battle, Female Characters edition. Rankings are based on input gathered in another thread. Vote for one character in each of the following 25 head-to-head battles. Polls will close w… --- ## [Seeking Netflix Anime recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-netflix-anime-recommendations/854685)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-netflix-anime-recommendations/854685 "2026-03-14T11:18:35Z")
Yes, there have been anime threads but it has been a while. I like (but do not love) anime and there is a lot on Netflix. To help you here are some series I have watched: (I usually watch Japanese with English subtitles… --- ## [Morrissey is a Ridiculous Prima Donna](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morrissey-is-a-ridiculous-prima-donna/1028405)
**Author:** [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morrissey-is-a-ridiculous-prima-donna/1028405 "2026-03-14T08:54:12Z")
The fragile former Smiths frontman just canceled a concert in Valencia. Apparently he was kept up all night by street noise. Apparently there is a major festival going on so that was entirely predictable, but whoever boo… --- ## ["Spy series" from the ITC era](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spy-series-from-the-itc-era/1028414)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spy-series-from-the-itc-era/1028414 "2026-03-13T22:40:29Z")
I just discovered a whole slew of these posted on YouTube. The earliest ones I’ve seen (Interpol Calling) date back to around 1959, but I initially thought they were made later, around the time of Roger Moore’s version … --- ## [Tell Me About Your Kobo E-reader](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-kobo-e-reader/1028395)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-your-kobo-e-reader/1028395 "2026-03-13T19:48:07Z")
I just bought a Libra Color. It arrives tomorrow. I’m trying to get off of the Amazon eco-system and its restrictiveness. I’m currently using a Kindle Colorsoft. (I’m a little bit out of control about e-readers. I’m alwa… --- ## [PhysicsGirl is sick](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physicsgirl-is-sick/980810)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/physicsgirl-is-sick/980810 "2026-03-13T17:58:51Z")
I didn’t know anything was wrong with her in the first place. She’s more of a quality over quantity person, so it’s not unusual to have long stretches of time between videos, plus, she was on that submarine, so I just as… --- ## [Harry Potter question: can squibs brew potions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-question-can-squibs-brew-potions/1028415)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harry-potter-question-can-squibs-brew-potions/1028415 "2026-03-13T03:31:28Z")
Even though squibs cannot work magic at least as with wands, we know that they aren’t completely bereft of magical potential– they can for instance see magical entities that are invisible to muggles. So could a squib mix… --- ## [Hot sauce thread (2026)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-sauce-thread-2026/1028339)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hot-sauce-thread-2026/1028339 "2026-03-12T14:57:19Z")
Rather than resurrect one of the decade-old threads, I’m starting a new one for discussing hot sauce. I looked up the Scoville units for these three hot sauces: Yucatan Sunshine Habanero: ~7,600 – 9,500 SHU Tapatio: ~… --- ## [Sunday Mar 8 Doonesbury Strip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunday-mar-8-doonesbury-strip/1028368)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sunday-mar-8-doonesbury-strip/1028368 "2026-03-11T23:26:53Z")
For those who weren’t aware, Trudeau is still making new Sunday strips. GoComics I’m confused; is Trudeau mocking Minneapolis protesters or supporting them? --- ## [When did "Daffy" Duck undergo a personality change?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-daffy-duck-undergo-a-personality-change/1028372)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-daffy-duck-undergo-a-personality-change/1028372 "2026-03-11T23:10:28Z")
Daffy Duck was originally, well, Daffy. Madcap; looney; an agent of chaos. But by the Chuck Jones era he was completely different: Now he was a vainglorious narcissist who existed to be the butt-monkey of whichever featu… --- ## [By Grabthar's hammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/by-grabthars-hammer/1028358)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/by-grabthars-hammer/1028358 "2026-03-11T23:00:08Z")
The first time you watched Galaxy Quest, either in a theatre or at home, when Laredo is easing the NSEA Protector out of the space dock and it begins to drift to the left, did YOU try some body English to assist him as … --- ## [Poorly describe a movie plot as a Reddit AITA](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poorly-describe-a-movie-plot-as-a-reddit-aita/1022644)
**Author:** [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 273\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poorly-describe-a-movie-plot-as-a-reddit-aita/1022644 "2026-03-11T17:45:57Z")
New game! Take a movie you like and describe the plot as if you were a character writing a post in the Reddit forum Am I The Asshole? Like so: My son is a slacker. He and his dipshit friend are convinced they can start … --- ## [GoT: is the red wedding scene connected to Catherine de' Medici?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-is-the-red-wedding-scene-connected-to-catherine-de-medici/1028370)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-is-the-red-wedding-scene-connected-to-catherine-de-medici/1028370 "2026-03-11T15:34:40Z")
I’ve been watching this show called The Serpent Queen. Which is about Catherine de’ Medici. There is a scene in one of the episodes that is almost exactly like game of thrones Red wedding scene. I was just wondering if… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=30) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=32)