# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=327 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 328 --- ## [Roast Beef lunchmeat; why is it wet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roast-beef-lunchmeat-why-is-it-wet/943981)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roast-beef-lunchmeat-why-is-it-wet/943981 "2021-06-12T21:17:08Z")
My gf has been buying roast beef lunch meat. No complaints, it’s delicious, but why is it always so wet? Other lunch meats are different. Bologna, sliced ham, the underappreciated olive loaf, braunschweiger, are all… --- ## [Characters introduced in the middle of a series that ruined the series for you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/characters-introduced-in-the-middle-of-a-series-that-ruined-the-series-for-you/943737)
**Author:** [@blabbermeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blabbermeister)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/characters-introduced-in-the-middle-of-a-series-that-ruined-the-series-for-you/943737 "2021-06-12T17:57:42Z")
For example, “King of the Hill” is one of my favorite TV shows of all time, but once they introduced Lucky it damaged my enjoyment because I didn’t like watching him. In “Curb Your Enthusiasm” I started disliking it onc… --- ## [ID this song help](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-song-help/944106)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-song-help/944106 "2021-06-12T17:30:05Z")
I’ve googled the few lyrics you can hear with no luck. Song on the radio, right before the crash. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.reddit.com/r/IdiotsInCars/comments/nxjiwi/stay\_off\_your\_damn\_phone/ Thanks. --- ## [Raya and the Last Dragon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raya-and-the-last-dragon/937348)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/raya-and-the-last-dragon/937348 "2021-06-12T13:57:52Z")
It wasn’t bad, but I didn’t think that it was Disney “A” game. More like something from Dreamworks or even one of the European CGI studios. --- ## [WTF is this Wumo comic about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-this-wumo-comic-about/942551)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-is-this-wumo-comic-about/942551 "2021-06-12T13:04:29Z")
Yesterday’s Wumo. I don’t often find Wumo funny but at least I see what they’re trying to do. But this time I have no idea what anything is or what it means. Forklift driven by some … --- ## ["Say my name!" - I am so excited to start watching Loki soon (please, no spoilers!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-my-name-i-am-so-excited-to-start-watching-loki-soon-please-no-spoilers/944107)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2021, 12:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/say-my-name-i-am-so-excited-to-start-watching-loki-soon-please-no-spoilers/944107 "2021-06-12T12:15:54Z")
As the title suggests, I haven’t begun watching Loki yet. :astonished: This is because: I just got Disney+ :smiley: I am binge-watching ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’, ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘WandaVision’ first T… --- ## [Is anyone watching The Indian Doctor (re)running on PBS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-watching-the-indian-doctor-re-running-on-pbs/944064)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-anyone-watching-the-indian-doctor-re-running-on-pbs/944064 "2021-06-11T18:33:39Z")
It’s quite a good series and ran from 2010-2013. The premise: When a sleepy 1960s Welsh mining town’s only doctor dies, the only replacement the union representative could find arrives, straight from India. To everyone… --- ## [What would you cook to take on a day long road trip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-cook-to-take-on-a-day-long-road-trip/943982)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-would-you-cook-to-take-on-a-day-long-road-trip/943982 "2021-06-11T15:39:20Z")
Hello everyone, My daughter and her husband and three kids are going to Disneyland this weekend and I’ve volunteered to prepare the food for their trip. We have one very fussy eater. I’m making some bacon for him, so … --- ## [New McDonalds meal - The BTS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-mcdonalds-meal-the-bts/942993)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2021, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-mcdonalds-meal-the-bts/942993 "2021-06-11T12:52:15Z")
The new McDonalds meal debuted today. 10 piece McNuggets, medium fries and a medium drink. Big whoop. But they also debuted two new dipping sauces! Both “inspired” by McDonalds South Korean menu. Say what??!? Sauce #1 i… --- ## [Hail to Aphosis! System Lord of System Lords!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hail-to-aphosis-system-lord-of-system-lords/943940)
**Author:** [@BlinkingDuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlinkingDuck)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hail-to-aphosis-system-lord-of-system-lords/943940 "2021-06-10T20:29:01Z")
I tend to be a little behind the times but I am catching up. recently been watching Stargate SG1 and am in the middle of the third season. Say what you will about the Lawful Evil parasitic, but that worm has intestiona… --- ## [Rob Zombie's next project: The Munsters?!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rob-zombies-next-project-the-munsters/943817)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rob-zombies-next-project-the-munsters/943817 "2021-06-10T19:29:03Z")
As reported here: Rob Zombie To Direct ‘The Munsters’ For Universal – Deadline I can’t imagine the casting for this one…but I can’t wait to see it. --- ## [Star Trek tech features that logically should exist but didn't seem to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-tech-features-that-logically-should-exist-but-didnt-seem-to/938193)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-tech-features-that-logically-should-exist-but-didnt-seem-to/938193 "2021-06-10T07:41:50Z")
In the Star Trek quote thread, there’s a quote from a character saying something to the effect that they’re glad someone grabbed 'em of they’d have fallen, and “it’s a long way to the bottom of the warp core.” Why would… --- ## [Horror where the protagonists use. an intelligent approach](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horror-where-the-protagonists-use-an-intelligent-approach/943715)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horror-where-the-protagonists-use-an-intelligent-approach/943715 "2021-06-10T03:41:37Z")
The tropes of the protagonist(s) in horror are well known. Knocking down the bad guy but not finishing him / her / it off. Running like crazy in the woods and falling down, twisting an ankle, when a slow steady jog wou… --- ## [Popular songs where the backup singers are more famous than the lead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popular-songs-where-the-backup-singers-are-more-famous-than-the-lead/943467)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popular-songs-where-the-backup-singers-are-more-famous-than-the-lead/943467 "2021-06-10T01:59:12Z")
I’m thinking of songs like Mick Jagger singing backup on Carly Simon’s “You’re So Vain.” I’m not talking about one-off live performances where a star will make an appearance as a cameo. I also just mean singers, not mu… --- ## [Have you been back to the movies since the pandemic started?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-back-to-the-movies-since-the-pandemic-started/943845)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-been-back-to-the-movies-since-the-pandemic-started/943845 "2021-06-10T01:58:37Z")
My mother and I finally went to see a movie in theaters for the first time since February or March of last year, before this whole nightmare started (we saw Sonic the Hedgehog back then, for my birthday). Yesterday, we … --- ## [Is it True that Stanley Kubrick is the only person that has been allowed to film within the Pentagon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-true-that-stanley-kubrick-is-the-only-person-that-has-been-allowed-to-film-within-the-pentagon/943855)
**Author:** [@breakneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/breakneck)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-true-that-stanley-kubrick-is-the-only-person-that-has-been-allowed-to-film-within-the-pentagon/943855 "2021-06-10T01:10:31Z")
Was Stanley Kubrick the only person ever in history to film within the pentagon? --- ## [Give me some Instant Pot Recipes and/or Recipe Websites](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-some-instant-pot-recipes-and-or-recipe-websites/848096)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2021, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-some-instant-pot-recipes-and-or-recipe-websites/848096 "2021-06-10T00:59:02Z")
I did a cursory look to see if a thread like this was already created, and I couldn’t find one… So I got Mrs. Cups an Instant Pot for Valentine’s Day and we’re looking for recipes! We’ve done some Pinterest-ing and Goog… --- ## [Dial Double Zero \[Ray Bradbury’s story\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dial-double-zero-ray-bradbury-s-story/943903)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dial-double-zero-ray-bradbury-s-story/943903 "2021-06-09T22:54:01Z")
In junior high or elementary school we watched a film dramatisation of Ray Bradbury’s story Dial Double Zero. A guy answers his phone and says, ‘Hello?’ IIRC, there was at first no answer so he hung up. The phone ring… --- ## [Is a lemonade and vodka really just. . . a Lemonade and Vodka?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-lemonade-and-vodka-really-just-a-lemonade-and-vodka/238547)
**Author:** [@Bruce\_Daddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bruce_Daddy)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-lemonade-and-vodka-really-just-a-lemonade-and-vodka/238547 "2021-06-09T19:40:58Z")
One of my favorite summertime cocktails is mix-it-yerself lemonade and vodka. We just had a conversation here at “work” and nobody knew if if had a cool name (e.g. vodka + oj = screwdriver) or not. A quickie web search… --- ## [Lego Masters US season 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lego-masters-us-season-2/943452)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lego-masters-us-season-2/943452 "2021-06-09T17:02:56Z")
As a fan of LEGO, I want to like this show, but the reality TV aspects are too much for me to overcome. Watching with the mute button ready does help. I do think the dragon float was really cool. Brian --- ## [Why can't I watch The Magicians on my computer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-watch-the-magicians-on-my-computer/943901)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-cant-i-watch-the-magicians-on-my-computer/943901 "2021-06-09T12:33:42Z")
I can watch it on the Roku Netflix channel but when I try on the computer Netflix tells me it’s not available. Anyone know why? And while I have your attention-- I know I’m, like 5 years late but I just binge watched se… --- ## [Loki on Disney+ - Thoughts as it airs. (spoilers as it airs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loki-on-disney-thoughts-as-it-airs-spoilers-as-it-airs/943900)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loki-on-disney-thoughts-as-it-airs-spoilers-as-it-airs/943900 "2021-06-09T12:25:27Z")
Loki dropped its first episode today. Of WandaVision, Winter Soldier, and Loki, it’s this Loki show I am most looking forward to. I haven’t seen it yet, but will be watching tonight. Anyone else excited about this one? … --- ## [TV shows that ruined other shows for you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-that-ruined-other-shows-for-you/943732)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2021, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-that-ruined-other-shows-for-you/943732 "2021-06-09T01:05:14Z")
I could never get into Leverage simply because it seemed to be a ripoff of the UK series Hu$tle, down to the one-to-one correspondence of the roles of the main characters. Whenever I try to watch, I’m reminded that Micke… --- ## [I believe I have discovered the worst “food” item in existence](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-believe-i-have-discovered-the-worst-food-item-in-existence/942741)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-believe-i-have-discovered-the-worst-food-item-in-existence/942741 "2021-06-08T11:40:30Z")
Just a disclaimer here. I am not a breakfast cereal person. I like Cheerios and Rice Krispies but I was not raised on sugary or flavored cereals. I do like Froot Loops, although as far as I can tell their predominant fla… --- ## [What if Bruce Banner Got Really Fat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-bruce-banner-got-really-fat/943651)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-bruce-banner-got-really-fat/943651 "2021-06-08T03:48:37Z")
Would The Hulk have a lot of fat on top of his muscle? If so, it seems like he’d lose steam quickly against his more durable opponents. If he couldn’t finish The Thing, The Abomination, or other very powerful opponents… --- ## [Suggest some cheese dairies to visit in upstate NY](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-cheese-dairies-to-visit-in-upstate-ny/943815)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2021, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-some-cheese-dairies-to-visit-in-upstate-ny/943815 "2021-06-08T02:23:07Z")
I’m starting to investigate a possible cheese tour through upstate NY. The Finger Lakes region has an alliance with a cheese tour and there are some intriguing dairies. Does anybody have some good suggestions from pers… --- ## [Those Who Wish Me Dead plot questions (SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-who-wish-me-dead-plot-questions-spoilers/942723)
**Author:** [@stuccosuperstar2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuccosuperstar2020)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-who-wish-me-dead-plot-questions-spoilers/942723 "2021-06-07T23:14:38Z")
Towards the end, Angelina Jolie and the kid run away from a forest fire, and then dive into a creek and occasionally come up for air as the fire passes over them. Wouldn’t the fire suck up almost all the oxygen availab… --- ## [On the baffling cultural relevance of SNL (Saturday Night Live) TV SHOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-baffling-cultural-relevance-of-snl-saturday-night-live-tv-show/942845)
**Author:** [@KennyT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KennyT)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-baffling-cultural-relevance-of-snl-saturday-night-live-tv-show/942845 "2021-06-07T19:48:29Z")
Got fooled by the media AGAIN: they kept talking about SNL. Do a Google News search for SNL and you’ll find some dozen news stories in the major media about the latest episode. I Got tricked into watching another sucky … --- ## [Any Chicago Fire fans? A quick question please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-chicago-fire-fans-a-quick-question-please/943508)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-chicago-fire-fans-a-quick-question-please/943508 "2021-06-07T16:01:35Z")
So I just started watching CF. I’m on about ep 5 of season 1. Over all I like it. I’m enjoying the rescue scenes, and the drama ain’t bad either. One thing that is really annoying the hell out of me, and frankly NOT so… --- ## [Heat, Humidity and Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heat-humidity-and-chocolate/943718)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2021, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heat-humidity-and-chocolate/943718 "2021-06-07T14:35:07Z")
Bought some chocolate at the dollar store earlier. It’s a hot day for Ontario, ninety degrees. Did some errands, walked the dog, and the chocolate felt squishy so got put into the fridge. I’ve spent enough time in Mex… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=326) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=328)