# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=315 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 316 --- ## [Food/beverages you like that have been discontinued](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-beverages-you-like-that-have-been-discontinued/843469)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 277\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2021, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-beverages-you-like-that-have-been-discontinued/843469 "2021-08-08T01:23:32Z")
Talk about the food or beverages that you enjoyed as a kid, that they no longer make! --- ## [Things in fiction that annoy you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-in-fiction-that-annoy-you/946932)
**Author:** [@Trisha\_Gaurav](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trisha_Gaurav)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-in-fiction-that-annoy-you/946932 "2021-08-07T20:10:13Z")
It bugs me how in movies where the non English speakers hear their language as English, it never occurs to them they could break the communication barrier by writing. First time I noticed was in Disney’s Tarzan. As a kid… --- ## [Where were the British horn bands of the 60s and 70s? (If any....)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-were-the-british-horn-bands-of-the-60s-and-70s-if-any/948097)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-were-the-british-horn-bands-of-the-60s-and-70s-if-any/948097 "2021-08-07T18:05:16Z")
Horn bands (Chicago, Blood Sweat & Tears, The Electric Flag, among others) were pretty common in the USA in the 60s and 70s. Many other bands used horn sections on some of the songs they recorded (including The Doors an… --- ## [Captive State : Seen it (...or have I ?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captive-state-seen-it-or-have-i/948196)
**Author:** [@Heracles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heracles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 3:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captive-state-seen-it-or-have-i/948196 "2021-08-07T15:27:52Z")
We just watched Captive State on Netflix (Canada) yesterday. Well-made alien invasion movie, not a big Michael Bay thing, just a dystopic / resistance story with some interesting twists. After every movie I see, I look … --- ## [Help me identify the people in this video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-the-people-in-this-video/399456)
**Author:** [@MerryMagdalen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MerryMagdalen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-the-people-in-this-video/399456 "2021-08-07T14:02:46Z")
It’s The Talking Heads “Wild Wild Life.” Video here . I picked out some people from the band, and John Goodman and Sam Kinison, but are the other people well known? --- ## [What does milk do for this recipe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-milk-do-for-this-recipe/948159)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-milk-do-for-this-recipe/948159 "2021-08-07T06:25:31Z")
Instant Pot meatballs I made this about a month ago, and skipped the milk. I didn’t have any in the house, and didn’t see the need for it. But, I’m making meatballs again tonight, for a few people besides myself. Wil… --- ## [What is this chord?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-chord/947927)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-chord/947927 "2021-08-07T05:01:01Z")
The highlighted one. When I first looked at it, I saw an A Major chord and thought WTF?? But then I looked again and realized that there was an Eb, not an E. D’oh! So, next I saw the tritone between Eb and A, and thoug… --- ## [Oh, No! Dusty Hill Of ZZ Top- R.I.P](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-dusty-hill-of-zz-top-r-i-p/947546)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-no-dusty-hill-of-zz-top-r-i-p/947546 "2021-08-07T02:57:01Z")
Oh no! Oh Hell. It’s being reported that Dusty Hill, bassist in one of America’s greatest ever rock bands, has passed away. --- ## [Now I want a sandwich or fifty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-i-want-a-sandwich-or-fifty/668491)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-i-want-a-sandwich-or-fifty/668491 "2021-08-07T01:58:57Z")
50 States, 50 Sandwiches (actually 51) My top five: Florida: The Cuban Georgia: Ann’s Ghetto Burger Hawaii: Hawaiian BBQ Kalua Pork Sandwich Maine: Lobster Roll Nebraska: Blackstone Reuben --- ## [Cartoon booths in shops](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cartoon-booths-in-shops/948044)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cartoon-booths-in-shops/948044 "2021-08-07T00:13:20Z")
I have a memory as a small child of visiting a supermarket and there was a little booth like an arcade game where you could sit and watch cartoons for quarters. Was this a real thing? --- ## [First mention of cell phones in a song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-mention-of-cell-phones-in-a-song/948116)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2021, 12:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-mention-of-cell-phones-in-a-song/948116 "2021-08-07T00:11:05Z")
I’m listening to the superb 1998 Belle And Sebastian EP “This Is Just A Modern Rock Song”. In “I Know Where The Summer Goes”, Stuart Murdoch sings: I know, you can tell me again I’ve got my mobile phone It’s full of s… --- ## [The Flash Season 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-season-7/918964)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2021, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-season-7/918964 "2021-08-06T02:52:41Z")
This is the time we’d normally get teasers coming out for the various Arrowverse shows set to premiere in the fall. Unfortunately, due to the global pandemic, we’re not getting anything new until 2021. The shows haven’t … --- ## [Trying to find a science fiction book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-a-science-fiction-book/948108)
**Author:** [@phs3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phs3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-a-science-fiction-book/948108 "2021-08-05T23:22:14Z")
This is embarrassing, because I’m 100% sure I own the book and that it’s on one of my bookcases of science fiction, but I’ve looked through the titles and can’t find it. The book is at least 15, probably more like 20+ y… --- ## [Short film contest on NYC children's program Wonderama](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-film-contest-on-nyc-childrens-program-wonderama/947262)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-film-contest-on-nyc-childrens-program-wonderama/947262 "2021-08-05T19:57:02Z")
Back in (say) 1972 or so, I remember that Wonderama - a 3-hour long Sunday broadcast children’s variety show from NYC, hosted by Bob McAllister had a short film contest, and broadcast the winners. Am I imagining this… --- ## [Top 40 doctors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-40-doctors/948046)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-40-doctors/948046 "2021-08-05T15:30:10Z")
The Offspring’s drummer was fired because he wouldn’t get vaccinated. According to him he has underlying issues but apparently couldn’t convince his boss, Doctor of Molecular Biology Dexter Howland, of this. There’s the … --- ## [Have you noticed that restaurants typically use only one delivery service?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-noticed-that-restaurants-typically-use-only-one-delivery-service/947892)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-noticed-that-restaurants-typically-use-only-one-delivery-service/947892 "2021-08-05T14:17:21Z")
I’m not sure if this works the same everywhere. I’ve noticed locally that my favorite restaurants are only listed on one delivery service. Like Door Dash or Bite Squad. Sometimes the restaurant disappears from one App a… --- ## [Whats the difference between different PBS apps](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-different-pbs-apps/948078)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2021, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-different-pbs-apps/948078 "2021-08-05T13:03:03Z")
Theres PBS passport, PBS documentaries, PBS masterpiece. PBS living. Probably others. Each one has a fee. Whats the difference? Why doesn’t PBS just have one app that has all their shows on it? Are they redundant so tha… --- ## [Licking the tip on a pencil before writing (especially in Westerns)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/licking-the-tip-on-a-pencil-before-writing-especially-in-westerns/367580)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Rhosis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_Rhosis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/licking-the-tip-on-a-pencil-before-writing-especially-in-westerns/367580 "2021-08-04T17:59:53Z")
I’ve seen this done quite a number of times (especially on television Western series)–just saw Heath do it in an episode of The Big Valley. On a cattle drive, or somesuch, he took out a pencil, licked the lead tip, then… --- ## [DeLorean’s registered license plate is actually “3CZV657”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/delorean-s-registered-license-plate-is-actually-3czv657/947957)
**Author:** [@blueslipper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blueslipper)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/delorean-s-registered-license-plate-is-actually-3czv657/947957 "2021-08-04T17:35:40Z")
Many trivia sites mention this ‘fact’. But where are they getting this from? Can you see this in the films? --- ## [Black Summer on Netflix - anyone else watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-summer-on-netflix-anyone-else-watching/833015)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/black-summer-on-netflix-anyone-else-watching/833015 "2021-08-04T16:27:37Z")
Well, this is basically the Walking Dead spinoff that Fear the Walking Dead never was. It’s actually a very distant spinoff of Z Nation, a show that I really grew tired of. This show is played straight, no comedy like Z… --- ## [TV series based on Mercedes Lackey "Valdemar" books in the works](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-based-on-mercedes-lackey-valdemar-books-in-the-works/948005)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-based-on-mercedes-lackey-valdemar-books-in-the-works/948005 "2021-08-04T03:01:20Z")
‘Valdemar Universe’ Fantasy Book Series In The Works For TV – Deadline Looks like they are starting with “The Last Herald-Mage” trilogy (I would have gone with “By The Sword” myself). --- ## [RIP Ursula K. Le Guin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-ursula-k-le-guin/807330)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-ursula-k-le-guin/807330 "2021-08-04T01:46:38Z")
One of the greats has passed. She lived life as well as can be lived, but I am still more choked up at her death than I expected. --- ## [Why can't I put cookware in the dishwasher anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-put-cookware-in-the-dishwasher-anymore/947483)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-put-cookware-in-the-dishwasher-anymore/947483 "2021-08-04T01:42:15Z")
We’ve been using the same basic stainless steel cookware and bakeware for more than 40 years now. But lately I’ve been looking to replace some of the more beat up pieces. Everything I look at - stainless steel, aluminum,… --- ## [In a real life Terminator 1 and 2 situation, would the terminators be widely accepted or be regarded as a conspiracy theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-real-life-terminator-1-and-2-situation-would-the-terminators-be-widely-accepted-or-be-regarded-as-a-conspiracy-theory/947810)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-a-real-life-terminator-1-and-2-situation-would-the-terminators-be-widely-accepted-or-be-regarded-as-a-conspiracy-theory/947810 "2021-08-03T23:55:53Z")
So assume the events of T1 and T2 happened exactly as they did in the films. Would society at large consider the existence of terminators to be a conspiracy theory or a widely accepted fact? I know in T2, the existence … --- ## [Do you think someone who is not a fan of the superhero genre would enjoy WandaVision?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-someone-who-is-not-a-fan-of-the-superhero-genre-would-enjoy-wandavision/947736)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-someone-who-is-not-a-fan-of-the-superhero-genre-would-enjoy-wandavision/947736 "2021-08-03T20:55:44Z")
I’d like to introduce my landlady to WandaVision, but she has no knowledge of the lore and probably no interest in watching the Avengers movies. I might be able to get her to watch the two Assembled shorts on Wanda and … --- ## [Miller-Coors dumping a lot of brands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miller-coors-dumping-a-lot-of-brands/947940)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miller-coors-dumping-a-lot-of-brands/947940 "2021-08-03T18:07:45Z")
I’m surprised. I see people buying many of these in the store. I’ll drink a Milwaukee’s Best Premium from time to time. I can get it here for $3.89 for a six pack of pints. Since they changed the recipe a few years ago … --- ## [Situational "The Best Thing You Ever Ate"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/situational-the-best-thing-you-ever-ate/947266)
**Author:** [@Didi44](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Didi44)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/situational-the-best-thing-you-ever-ate/947266 "2021-08-03T03:28:11Z")
A twist on the Food Network The Best Thing You Ever Ate. It’s well known that who you’re eating with and where you’re eating have a huge impact on your eating experience. These are my memories of foods I’ve never been ab… --- ## [The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-man-who-shot-liberty-valance/947722)
**Author:** [@Somethingwitty1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Somethingwitty1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-man-who-shot-liberty-valance/947722 "2021-08-03T15:36:44Z")
Does Hallie know Tom killed Liberty Valance not Ranse? --- ## [What else would make a good LotR film or series?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-else-would-make-a-good-lotr-film-or-series/947903)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-else-would-make-a-good-lotr-film-or-series/947903 "2021-08-03T14:49:27Z")
Amazon is doing the 2nd age. Myself, I think Aragorns adventures before meeting the Hobbits. He was apparently a Rider of Rohan, and much else. I mean, you can have the wizards, Galadriel, the Necromancer, and all so… --- ## [But wait! There's more! Or not. Ron Popeil has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-wait-theres-more-or-not-ron-popeil-has-died/947567)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2021, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-wait-theres-more-or-not-ron-popeil-has-died/947567 "2021-08-03T12:43:34Z")
Frankly, I thought he was older and died a long time ago. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=314) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=316)