# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=311 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 312 --- ## [I bought some fancy pants Extra Virgin Olive Oil and I have seen the light!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-some-fancy-pants-extra-virgin-olive-oil-and-i-have-seen-the-light/949631)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-some-fancy-pants-extra-virgin-olive-oil-and-i-have-seen-the-light/949631 "2021-08-29T03:30:18Z")
A spaghetti and meatballs recipe called for it. The guy was very specific and said NOT to buy the cheap shit. So I went ahead and got the fancy stuff (certified and all that jazz). Man, the difference is like night and … --- ## [Essay says '“The Simpsons” hasn’t declined due to bad writing; its outdated politics no longer make sense"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/essay-says-the-simpsons-hasn-t-declined-due-to-bad-writing-its-outdated-politics-no-longer-make-sense/938366)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/essay-says-the-simpsons-hasn-t-declined-due-to-bad-writing-its-outdated-politics-no-longer-make-sense/938366 "2021-08-29T01:33:46Z")
I dont think things are as bleak as this guy thinks it is but other than a few of the special Halloween episodes i haven’t watched the Simpsons since the early 2000s https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/“the-simpsons”-hasn… --- ## [Yay, the Hatch Chilies are here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-the-hatch-chilies-are-here/919084)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yay-the-hatch-chilies-are-here/919084 "2021-08-28T23:59:32Z")
:grinning: Here In Michigan at least. The last few years they either never showed up, or showed up in such small numbers they were sold out before I found any. Still way to damn hot out to start thinking about any Chi… --- ## [Terrible movie - "The Ghost Writer" - is 84% on RT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terrible-movie-the-ghost-writer-is-84-on-rt/949470)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terrible-movie-the-ghost-writer-is-84-on-rt/949470 "2021-08-28T21:38:01Z")
This past weekend my lady and I watched a 2010 film, “The Ghost Writer,” starring a bunch of supposedly good actors. It’s about a ghostwriter, played by Ewan MacGregor, who is asked to write the biography of former Brit… --- ## [Is there a way to gift someone a jam tape these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-gift-someone-a-jam-tape-these-days/949581)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-gift-someone-a-jam-tape-these-days/949581 "2021-08-28T20:50:22Z")
Title kinda says it all. I’d like to make a mix tape (digital…not an actual cassette). Is there a way to do that and gift it to someone these days? I am NOT looking to steal music. I am asking if I can buy the music … --- ## [Songs that mention import cars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-mention-import-cars/942918)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-mention-import-cars/942918 "2021-08-28T19:13:48Z")
Janis Joplin - Mercedes Benz and Porsche Eagles - Hotel California - Mercedes Benz Beach boys - Dead Man’s Curve - Jaguar XKE --- ## [Need recipe for a non-spicy but TASTY green papaya salad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-recipe-for-a-non-spicy-but-tasty-green-papaya-salad/949662)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-recipe-for-a-non-spicy-but-tasty-green-papaya-salad/949662 "2021-08-28T15:16:02Z")
Title says it all, I want a recipe that will be suitable for kids and my own aversion to spicy-spicy stuff. I love the taste of spicy foods, but my bloody teeth hurt for hours afterwards. So, needing some alternative se… --- ## [Lefty/righty guitar or ukulele playing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lefty-righty-guitar-or-ukulele-playing/949365)
**Author:** [@robardin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robardin)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lefty-righty-guitar-or-ukulele-playing/949365 "2021-08-28T06:39:54Z")
So, long story short: I am thinking of trying to learn to play the ukulele at age 50, using one that’s already lying around my house. It’s a standard “right hand strumming” uke, and I’m a lefty. Does this really matter? … --- ## [Chain places I miss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chain-places-i-miss/947721)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 199\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2021, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chain-places-i-miss/947721 "2021-08-28T06:17:09Z")
Recently the only Great Steak and Potato closed their only local location (NE Ohio), which I miss their steak and egg sandwiches and hone fries. I also miss, in no particular order, White Castle, Qdobo, Ponderosa, Hardee… --- ## [Pop culture question re Mark Wahlberg](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-culture-question-re-mark-wahlberg/949598)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-culture-question-re-mark-wahlberg/949598 "2021-08-27T22:31:20Z")
I was having a conversation with a friend today regarding various movies and television series. And at one point I made a brief aside about Mark Wahlberg being a horrible human being. My friend looked at me in confusion… --- ## [Which of these horror film ideas do you think are the best?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-horror-film-ideas-do-you-think-are-the-best/949563)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-horror-film-ideas-do-you-think-are-the-best/949563 "2021-08-27T17:54:09Z")
Which of these horror film ideas do you think are the best or have the most potential? Which of these would you see if they were actual films? I can elaborate on any of them if necessary. 1: A highly advanced sadistic… --- ## [Any of you folks have a Parmesan cheese grater you're fond of? (Difficulty: No microplanes)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-of-you-folks-have-a-parmesan-cheese-grater-youre-fond-of-difficulty-no-microplanes/949521)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-of-you-folks-have-a-parmesan-cheese-grater-youre-fond-of-difficulty-no-microplanes/949521 "2021-08-27T17:06:55Z")
I’m in the market for a parmesan cheese grater. Looking towards one of those hand cranked models. So if you have a model in your kitchen that’s worked well for you, I’d very much appreciate your suggestions. Thanks. --- ## [Who have you seen live that is no longer with us?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-have-you-seen-live-that-is-no-longer-with-us/818968)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-have-you-seen-live-that-is-no-longer-with-us/818968 "2021-08-27T16:44:39Z")
I’ve seen Kurt Cobain, Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band, Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead, and Prince. A pretty fair collection, I think. I had tix to see Johnny Rotten and the Sex Pistols but they cancelled. I th… --- ## [Remember this Mini series?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-this-mini-series/949559)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-this-mini-series/949559 "2021-08-27T15:20:55Z")
Late 70s I think. Pre-revolution Russia. Maybe the Cossacks? At one point, one of the tough characters gets his foot blown off, and just jams his stump into a boot and keeps on going. There may have been some horse polo… --- ## [Saw movies and the plot device of who the villains are. Open Spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saw-movies-and-the-plot-device-of-who-the-villains-are-open-spoilers/949577)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saw-movies-and-the-plot-device-of-who-the-villains-are-open-spoilers/949577 "2021-08-27T02:01:14Z")
Open spoilers. Thread inspired by the other thread on horror movies. I’ve watched some of the Saw movies, but not all of them. I like the general concept of having a group of people stuck together and having to solve … --- ## [Help me remember this 70s TV game show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-this-70s-tv-game-show/949579)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-this-70s-tv-game-show/949579 "2021-08-26T20:19:45Z")
It would have been on the air probably early to mid 70s, but I don’t remember which network. (I watched a lot of TV game shows when I was out of school for summer vacation.) This one, I think, was hosted by Tom Kennedy. … --- ## [Did the Japanese occupation bring any culinary imports back to Japan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-japanese-occupation-bring-any-culinary-imports-back-to-japan/949426)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-japanese-occupation-bring-any-culinary-imports-back-to-japan/949426 "2021-08-26T16:06:23Z")
A quite frequent story you will hear is that American GIs were stationed in some place and they acquired a taste for some local food and brought the demand for it back to the US, sparking off its popularization for the A… --- ## [When/why did Arnold Schwarzenegger start doing low budget or direct to video films](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-why-did-arnold-schwarzenegger-start-doing-low-budget-or-direct-to-video-films/949401)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-why-did-arnold-schwarzenegger-start-doing-low-budget-or-direct-to-video-films/949401 "2021-08-26T15:25:58Z")
my impression is other than the expendable and terminator franchises, a lot of his stuff in the last 20 has been smaller, more anonymous films. I’ve seen several on Netflix. he’s done big budget stuff the last twenty yea… --- ## [When and why did \[insert food trend\] become a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-why-did-insert-food-trend-become-a-thing/949177)
**Author:** [@Somethingwitty1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Somethingwitty1)\ **Replies:** 146\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-and-why-did-insert-food-trend-become-a-thing/949177 "2021-08-26T14:14:14Z")
Recent threads about Mac n cheese and Arugula got me wondering about how some things start popping up on menus all over town. Couple more examples I have noticed: Aioli. The gourmets among us might differ, but it is f… --- ## [JMS being considered as Doctor Who showrunner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jms-being-considered-as-doctor-who-showrunner/949414)
**Author:** [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jms-being-considered-as-doctor-who-showrunner/949414 "2021-08-26T10:11:13Z")
How EPIC would this be? I know, I know, discussions don’t mean much, but doggone it … --- ## [Recommend some “girl drinks”?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-girl-drinks/947679)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2021, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-some-girl-drinks/947679 "2021-08-26T05:56:57Z")
You remember, that Kids In the Hall sketch where the guy was an alcoholic, but only drank Blue Hawaiian, so he was a Girl Drink Drunk! :tropical\_drink: I’m going on a mini-vacation soon, and I want to have some festive c… --- ## [Rod Serling's "Patterns" (1956) \[and 1955\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rod-serlings-patterns-1956-and-1955/949514)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rod-serlings-patterns-1956-and-1955/949514 "2021-08-25T23:12:09Z")
I just saw this on TCM. It’s one things that put Serling on the map as a writer. Just a rundown, in case you’ve never seen it: Walter Ramsie/Ramsey: CEO of a company that his father had founded. An amoral bean-counte… --- ## [Name One, ONE Song That Just Chokes You Up From Within The Last 20 Years: No "Cat's Cradle" Covers!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-one-one-song-that-just-chokes-you-up-from-within-the-last-20-years-no-cats-cradle-covers/948570)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-one-one-song-that-just-chokes-you-up-from-within-the-last-20-years-no-cats-cradle-covers/948570 "2021-08-25T21:17:08Z")
I will go with this unbelievable version at the Grand Old Opry with Marcus King’s “Goodbye Carolina”. If ya’ll like blues, and you’ve never heard this, you’re doing yourself a disservice. This cat is legit. This song ma… --- ## [Did/do movie-style Kung Fu schools exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-do-movie-style-kung-fu-schools-exist/949513)
**Author:** [@mmmiiikkkeee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mmmiiikkkeee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-do-movie-style-kung-fu-schools-exist/949513 "2021-08-25T20:56:45Z")
I’m talking about the “schools” from mostly Chinese kung fu movies from the 70s-90s, for example in The Chinese Connection (Bruce Lee), The Young Master (Jackie Chan), or Warriors Two (Sammo Hung). The common theme is t… --- ## [Let's write another verse to "Rock N Roll Heaven"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-write-another-verse-to-rock-n-roll-heaven/949515)
**Author:** [@Musicat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Musicat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-write-another-verse-to-rock-n-roll-heaven/949515 "2021-08-25T20:37:19Z")
This thread was inspired by Charlie Watts’ death, but is not limited to that one performer. I’m sure everyone here has heard Alan O’Day’s classic ballad, Rock N Roll Heaven, written ca. 1975 (co-writer, Johnny Stevenson… --- ## ["Nevermind" cover baby Spencer Elden suing Nirvana, alleging child pornography](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nevermind-cover-baby-spencer-elden-suing-nirvana-alleging-child-pornography/949519)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nevermind-cover-baby-spencer-elden-suing-nirvana-alleging-child-pornography/949519 "2021-08-25T20:36:22Z")
Good grief, he’s 30 years old and has recreated the shoot, clothed, many times since. I personally think he’s broke and doesn’t want to do a GoFundMe. Anyone who would think that picture is sexual has bigger issues, … --- ## [Food you still cook the way your parent made it. (or don't)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-you-still-cook-the-way-your-parent-made-it-or-dont/949321)
**Author:** [@Somethingwitty1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Somethingwitty1)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-you-still-cook-the-way-your-parent-made-it-or-dont/949321 "2021-08-25T19:36:03Z")
I still make meatballs this way ( Mom’s way): 1 lb ground 80/20 ground beef 1 cup Italian bread crumbs 2 eggs brown in frying pan. simmer in jarred spaghetti sauce. I like my meatballs and haver really been impress… --- ## [Marvel's SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME Official Teaser Trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvels-spider-man-no-way-home-official-teaser-trailer/949416)
**Author:** [@Santos\_L\_Halper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santos_L_Halper)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvels-spider-man-no-way-home-official-teaser-trailer/949416 "2021-08-25T17:34:47Z")
The film’s being released December 17. Link in spoiler box because otherwise it’ll show a screen shot that reveals a bit of info some may not want to know. (of course there’ll be more spoilers if you watch the the trail… --- ## [Downton Abbey movie coming in 2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downton-abbey-movie-coming-in-2019/817896)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downton-abbey-movie-coming-in-2019/817896 "2021-08-25T17:12:06Z")
All of the original cast is returning, Julian Fellowes has written the script, and the director of the series’ first episode will direct: --- ## [LOTR: Did the Balrogs enter Middle Earth as monstrous demons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-did-the-balrogs-enter-middle-earth-as-monstrous-demons/949062)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2021, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-did-the-balrogs-enter-middle-earth-as-monstrous-demons/949062 "2021-08-25T16:28:04Z")
Correct me if I am wrong: As Maiar (like Gandalf) entered Middle Earth they took a form. Once taken that was it. Only Melkor was able to bounce between forms and even he didn’t do it too often. But, presumably, the M… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=310) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=312)