# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=341 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 342 --- ## [Cartoon character cuts out a picture of a fish and puts it in a frying pan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cartoon-character-cuts-out-a-picture-of-a-fish-and-puts-it-in-a-frying-pan/939204)
**Author:** [@Hakushon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hakushon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cartoon-character-cuts-out-a-picture-of-a-fish-and-puts-it-in-a-frying-pan/939204 "2021-04-03T15:45:38Z")
I’m trying to find this scene from a cartoon of the 1960s that I saw as a kid. The character was living in an igloo, so I think it was Chilly Willy–but it might’ve been someone else (Woody Woodpecker?). The character was… --- ## [Last verse of "The Streets of Laredo" aka "Cowboy's Lament" song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-verse-of-the-streets-of-laredo-aka-cowboys-lament-song/939163)
**Author:** [@blabbermeister](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blabbermeister)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/last-verse-of-the-streets-of-laredo-aka-cowboys-lament-song/939163 "2021-04-03T15:41:15Z")
I think there’s a version of this song with the last verse in a minor key. Johnny Cash’s version has the major key in every verse but Allan Sherman’s parody “The Streets of Miami” has the minor-key last verse. Can you … --- ## [What singers should have taken their own song's advice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-singers-should-have-taken-their-own-songs-advice/938779)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 10:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-singers-should-have-taken-their-own-songs-advice/938779 "2021-04-03T10:36:48Z")
The obvious one is that Amy Winehouse should have gone to rehab. Keith Whitley sang that he was over Lorrie Morgan when he pretty clearly wasn’t and should have been. He also sang that “You’ve heard I’m drinking more t… --- ## [Do any of the major Grocery Stores still bake their own Cakes/Cookies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-of-the-major-grocery-stores-still-bake-their-own-cakes-cookies/575417)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-any-of-the-major-grocery-stores-still-bake-their-own-cakes-cookies/575417 "2021-04-03T06:50:29Z")
I was somewhat shocked to learn the Kroger bakeries no longer cook their cookies, cakes, pies etc. in-house anymore. I found out by asking a manager about getting a custom cake baked. He said all that stuff is cooked in … --- ## [Coming 2 America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coming-2-america/939131)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coming-2-america/939131 "2021-04-03T05:33:03Z")
I had high hopes for this, with some decent reviews, and IMO Eddie Murphy redeemed himself with Dolemite is my Name. But so far I have only watched the first 30 minutes or so. Incredibly juvenile hijinks and jokes appar… --- ## [Any way to prepare swordfish steak without a grill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-way-to-prepare-swordfish-steak-without-a-grill/938931)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2021, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-way-to-prepare-swordfish-steak-without-a-grill/938931 "2021-04-03T01:55:57Z")
I’ve got a frozen swordfish steak bought at a great discount due to Lent. The grills at my apartment building aren’t open yet, they don’t open the patio outside until usually late April/early May. Blackening in a cast i… --- ## [Lingual accents of the Belters (The Expanse) \[no spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lingual-accents-of-the-belters-the-expanse-no-spoilers/938867)
**Author:** [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lingual-accents-of-the-belters-the-expanse-no-spoilers/938867 "2021-04-02T18:41:45Z")
I’ve been binge watching The Expanse via Prime, and am in Season 5 right now. I noted how one character seems to ‘switch accents’ between her presumably normal British-English accent, to that of a “Belter” accent when s… --- ## [Home made Black Walnut syrup, yum!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-made-black-walnut-syrup-yum/939245)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-made-black-walnut-syrup-yum/939245 "2021-04-02T16:48:20Z")
This year in addition of tapping my maple trees, I tapped the huge black walnut in the yard too. Walnut syrup is not so common as maple syrup, as walnut trees put out less than 1/3 of the sap of mapes, and it still tak… --- ## [How can I use this simple syrup left over from candied citrus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-use-this-simple-syrup-left-over-from-candied-citrus/939053)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2021, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-use-this-simple-syrup-left-over-from-candied-citrus/939053 "2021-04-02T13:47:54Z")
Hi everyone, I candied some citrus and have almost two cups of the syrup sitting in the fridge calling my name. I’m wondering if any of you have a good idea about how best to use it. I see cocktails mentioned, but I’m… --- ## [Help me remember a movie before I go insane, pool hustle scene](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-a-movie-before-i-go-insane-pool-hustle-scene/939048)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-a-movie-before-i-go-insane-pool-hustle-scene/939048 "2021-04-01T20:35:36Z")
It’s been driving me crazy because I can’t remember what movie it was. Basically a dude and his friends went to hustle pool but ended up finding another hustler. And I remember a bit of the dialog that went mostly like “… --- ## [Music manager and player app like Google Play Music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-manager-and-player-app-like-google-play-music/939101)
**Author:** [@eschrodinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschrodinger)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-manager-and-player-app-like-google-play-music/939101 "2021-04-01T16:26:04Z")
Inspired by this post, which mentions something called Plex: I used to have a bunch of music that I owned available through Google Play Music. Basically, IIRC, it scanned your music library, and then it made those tr… --- ## [Amazing! Attention Chocolate Lovers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-attention-chocolate-lovers/844003)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazing-attention-chocolate-lovers/844003 "2021-04-01T15:14:29Z")
Not shilling, though I really would love sort of frequent recommenders deal … I get all sorts of stuff advertising in my Facebook feed. In general I click not interested or whatnot to hide the advertiser, but I have fou… --- ## [Radio host and TV star G. Gordon Liddy dead at 90](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-host-and-tv-star-g-gordon-liddy-dead-at-90/939065)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-host-and-tv-star-g-gordon-liddy-dead-at-90/939065 "2021-04-01T11:44:32Z")
I used to listen to his radio show occasionally. He was an evil reptile. --- ## [Heavy Metal Kenneth Copland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heavy-metal-kenneth-copland/938868)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2021, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heavy-metal-kenneth-copland/938868 "2021-04-01T03:51:38Z")
Maybe this should go in MPSIMS ? Anyway, this made laugh so I thought I’d share. --- ## [What goes best on saltines?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-goes-best-on-saltines/938446)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-goes-best-on-saltines/938446 "2021-03-31T23:58:16Z")
I love saltine crackers. With Peanut butter, with cheese, with salami and cheese. I dont care so much just for butter, however. What is your favorite cracker toppings? --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - March 2021 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-march-2021-edition/934048)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-march-2021-edition/934048 "2021-03-31T19:41:13Z")
I finally have a minute to sit down! And here we are knee deep in 2021, somehow I thought the 20s would be more exciting than this… but at least we still have books! So what are y’all readin? I am reading: Erotic Sto… --- ## [The Go-Gos Live on the Today Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-go-gos-live-on-the-today-show/939036)
**Author:** [@RitterSport](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RitterSport)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-go-gos-live-on-the-today-show/939036 "2021-03-31T19:02:09Z")
Here: They sound great. My question is, how do they do that live and remotely? Even without video, it’s hard to get the delay low enough. Are they all playing to a click track and ignoring each other? --- ## [Good movies with bad protagonists (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-movies-with-bad-protagonists-open-spoilers/938357)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-movies-with-bad-protagonists-open-spoilers/938357 "2021-03-31T18:48:54Z")
The thread about The Searchers and Red River has me thinking about good movies with bad protagonists. Bad as in bad people, not badly acted or written. Most stories have main characters you can root for, even if they hav… --- ## [Hotel that was used as stand-in for Schitt's Creek Rosebud Motel up for sale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotel-that-was-used-as-stand-in-for-schitts-creek-rosebud-motel-up-for-sale/939090)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hotel-that-was-used-as-stand-in-for-schitts-creek-rosebud-motel-up-for-sale/939090 "2021-03-31T17:12:58Z")
In Ontario, Canada, it’s on 6 acres of land, backing up to the Nottawasaga River. Going for $1.5 Million. No idea if that’s a reasonable going price for any similar real estate in that area, or if it’s inflated due to i… --- ## [American Gods Season 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-gods-season-2/830970)
**Author:** [@asterion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/asterion)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-gods-season-2/830970 "2021-03-31T05:49:42Z")
The second season of American Gods finally started on Starz after nearly two years of production troubles. I’ve seen comments that this season is supposedly going to be more plot driven, which strikes me as a good thing … --- ## [Anyone know about Cakewalk for recording](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-about-cakewalk-for-recording/938393)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2021, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-about-cakewalk-for-recording/938393 "2021-03-31T01:11:01Z")
What I am trying to do is go from my Mustang amp USB to computer, but Cakewalk (what a weird name) is not recognizing it, it only sees Realtex speakers. Do I have to have an audio interface($169) , and if so, are there a… --- ## [Is thriller novel w/o big final scene possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-thriller-novel-w-o-big-final-scene-possible/938967)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-thriller-novel-w-o-big-final-scene-possible/938967 "2021-03-30T16:26:25Z")
I enjoy reading thrillers, but one thing that kinda disappoints me is the standard formula. There is an interesting, lengthy buildup and character development for 300 pages, and then a big confrontation scene in the fin… --- ## [How important is it that a mystery book solution be solvable by the reader?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-it-that-a-mystery-book-solution-be-solvable-by-the-reader/938050)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-it-that-a-mystery-book-solution-be-solvable-by-the-reader/938050 "2021-03-30T15:35:04Z")
I am reading the Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman and I will not spoil\* the book, but I am very near the end and instead of the “solution” being something that a series of clues indicated, it appears to be something… --- ## [The Expanse Season 5 trailer and release date](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-expanse-season-5-trailer-and-release-date/922543)
**Author:** [@Santos\_L\_Halper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santos_L_Halper)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-expanse-season-5-trailer-and-release-date/922543 "2021-03-30T11:20:09Z")
Season five is coming December 16! --- ## [Nobody, or What if John Wick had a family?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobody-or-what-if-john-wick-had-a-family/928031)
**Author:** [@Strassia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strassia)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nobody-or-what-if-john-wick-had-a-family/928031 "2021-03-30T03:23:04Z")
So I saw this trailer for a new movie by the writer of the John Wick series and the director of Hard Core Henry. Bob Odenkirk, of all people, is a Wickian ex-hitman who dropped out of the life to have a family. This se… --- ## [Are there any savory puddings? (Read: No pieces, totally smooth)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-savory-puddings-read-no-pieces-totally-smooth/938949)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2021, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-savory-puddings-read-no-pieces-totally-smooth/938949 "2021-03-30T00:27:03Z")
My GF recently had surgery and is super restricted when it comes to eating things. Most of her calorie intake is by a feeding tube. She is allowed a little food orally but it must be smooth and thick. Think pudding or… --- ## [What makes a good super heros story? Discussion split from Superman & Lois Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-good-super-heros-story-discussion-split-from-superman-lois-show/937708)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-good-super-heros-story-discussion-split-from-superman-lois-show/937708 "2021-03-29T23:02:58Z")
The best Superman stories concentrate on Clark Kent. The original Adventures of Superman did that – most of the episodes involved Kent dealing with the situation, and only showing up as Superman at the end. --- ## [New Season of Penn & Teller’s Fool Us - “3rd Time’s the Charm”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-season-of-penn-teller-s-fool-us-3rd-time-s-the-charm/912169)
**Author:** [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Replies:** 245\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-season-of-penn-teller-s-fool-us-3rd-time-s-the-charm/912169 "2021-03-29T22:00:04Z")
Magicians who have fooled P&T twice before return to try again. --- ## [En Passant par La Lorraine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/en-passant-par-la-lorraine/210618)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/en-passant-par-la-lorraine/210618 "2021-03-29T13:08:37Z")
I learnt to sing this song as a child, and didn’t think too much about what it meant \* Recently, I began to wonder. “Passing by Lorraine (with my shoes), I met three captains (with my shoes)…” What on earth is this al… --- ## [Discover: when is a grocery store not a grocery store?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discover-when-is-a-grocery-store-not-a-grocery-store/938854)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2021, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discover-when-is-a-grocery-store-not-a-grocery-store/938854 "2021-03-29T12:01:04Z")
I have a rewards Discover card that currently offers 5% bonus for 'grocery store" purchases, but when I checked my recent statement, no points for shopping at Aldi’s, Whole Foods and Giant Eagle. When I called, they said… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=340) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=342)