# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=411 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 412 --- ## [Introduce me to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introduce-me-to-the-trans-siberian-orchestra/579841)
**Author:** [@Apocalypso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apocalypso)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introduce-me-to-the-trans-siberian-orchestra/579841 "2020-05-31T16:09:10Z")
People have been telling for a long time to check out the Trans-Siberian Orchestra based on some of the other bands I listen to (Rhapsody, Blind Guardian, etc). So I checked out the video for Wizards in Winter and a few … --- ## [Flat picking? Billy Strings!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flat-picking-billy-strings/854792)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flat-picking-billy-strings/854792 "2020-05-31T15:25:43Z")
I’ve recently discovered this kid. Wow, he’s hot. I’m not a huge fan of bluegrass but this is pretty damn good. It’s more of a contemporary bluegrass in mood and lyric. Both written by Billy. For you impati… --- ## [Baked Beans - but beans are still hard as a rock!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baked-beans-but-beans-are-still-hard-as-a-rock/854718)
**Author:** [@Frazzled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frazzled)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baked-beans-but-beans-are-still-hard-as-a-rock/854718 "2020-05-31T15:00:26Z")
Hi All, so I’m going to a very small party tomorrow at a friend’s house that has a pool. We’re making burgers and brats and just general American sides and I promised I’d bring baked beans. I’ve decided to make these be… --- ## [Antidepressants or Tolkien?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antidepressants-or-tolkien/854349)
**Author:** [@Hoops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoops)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/antidepressants-or-tolkien/854349 "2020-05-31T13:58:42Z")
A fun thing: It’s a quiz asking whether the given word is an antidepressant or a character from Tolkien. Can be tricky! --- ## [New SFWA Grand Master - Lois McMaster Bujold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-sfwa-grand-master-lois-mcmaster-bujold/844603)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-sfwa-grand-master-lois-mcmaster-bujold/844603 "2020-05-31T12:52:56Z")
"SFWA President Mary Robinette Kowall commented: Lois McMaster Bujold has had an undeniable influence on the field of science- fiction and fantasy. From the the Vorkosigan Saga, to the Chalion series and the Sharing K… --- ## [Classically Trained Flutist Reacts and Comments on Ian Anderson/Jethro Tull Flute Playing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classically-trained-flutist-reacts-and-comments-on-ian-anderson-jethro-tull-flute-playing/854692)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 11:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/classically-trained-flutist-reacts-and-comments-on-ian-anderson-jethro-tull-flute-playing/854692 "2020-05-31T11:22:27Z")
This is the kind of stuff I love on YouTube. This Finnish Flutist listens to and comments on Andersons technique. She is non-judgmental and her commentary is fascinating (at least to me, a non=musician). https://www.you… --- ## [Academy Awards Motion Picture of the Year, 2020-"so far"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/academy-awards-motion-picture-of-the-year-2020-so-far/851037)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 9:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/academy-awards-motion-picture-of-the-year-2020-so-far/851037 "2020-05-31T09:03:55Z")
“So far” because lets face it, with Hollywood productions closing shop everywhere, its questionable how many more new titles we might see the rest of the year. I know there’s probably a few movies “in the can” but out o… --- ## [Favorite live albums](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-live-albums/853929)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-live-albums/853929 "2020-05-31T03:41:19Z")
Some of my favorites, in no particular order… Little Feat - Waiting for Columbus I have never been a huge Feat fan, don’t own any of their studio albums, but holy crap if this isn’t one of the best live albums capturin… --- ## [The Witcher, S1:E4, I'm Confused (Open Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witcher-s1-e4-im-confused-open-spoilers/845976)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witcher-s1-e4-im-confused-open-spoilers/845976 "2020-05-31T02:46:09Z")
Been watching The Witcher on Netflix, just finished Episode 4. It bears noting that I have neither read the books nor played the video games (tried one, couldn’t get into it). So obviously there’s a lot of context that I… --- ## [Need some help with the chord changes in this J Denver tune.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-help-with-the-chord-changes-in-this-j-denver-tune/854751)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-help-with-the-chord-changes-in-this-j-denver-tune/854751 "2020-05-31T00:19:49Z")
I can’t decide if the chords in this song are pushed. It’s a common technique in many pop songs where the chord change is on the 4+ beat instead of the 1. I can usually tell easily by the bass notes. Look at the tied E… --- ## [Substitute green onions for white?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/substitute-green-onions-for-white/854636)
**Author:** [@Nayna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nayna)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/substitute-green-onions-for-white/854636 "2020-05-30T20:43:52Z")
Can I use chopped green onions instead of a white onion in my meatloaf recipe? --- ## [I wish there were more movies about the utter chaos in the last days of wars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wish-there-were-more-movies-about-the-utter-chaos-in-the-last-days-of-wars/854421)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wish-there-were-more-movies-about-the-utter-chaos-in-the-last-days-of-wars/854421 "2020-05-30T19:17:19Z")
Particularly WW2…I don’t mean Hitlers bunker stuff. That’s well covered ground, though the bizarreness that went on is what I’m talking about I mean stuff like this. The US trying to secure Goering. Apparently, Goering…… --- ## [Trump and the great wall. ("Trackdown" TV series)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-the-great-wall-trackdown-tv-series/854739)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-and-the-great-wall-trackdown-tv-series/854739 "2020-05-30T16:32:15Z")
Please bear with me. I think this does belong in Cafe Society. I was watching a 1958 episode of the western TV series Trackdown starring Robert Culp. It was about a con artist named Trump who promises to save a town fro… --- ## [Robots vs Music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robots-vs-music/854700)
**Author:** [@k9bfriender](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/k9bfriender)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robots-vs-music/854700 "2020-05-29T22:56:33Z")
How much of this is practical effects, and how much is CGI? I cam across this during the shutdown, and I have to admit it is pretty amazing. One thing I cannot figure out, however, is exactly how much of it is actually… --- ## [A cocktail recipe challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cocktail-recipe-challenge/854688)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-cocktail-recipe-challenge/854688 "2020-05-29T19:39:37Z")
For reasons I’m sure we thought were good at the time, the wife and I find ourselves in possession of a bottle of George Dickle Tabasco Barrel Aged whiskey. I’m quite sure we read a cocktail recipe that used this and tho… --- ## [Can animaters work from home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-animaters-work-from-home/854678)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-animaters-work-from-home/854678 "2020-05-29T17:12:10Z")
I was thinking at some point in the near future there is going to be a big empty hole were no new content will be available thanks to Covid. I was wondering if animated shows would still be able to press on with their s… --- ## [How big of an ego do you need to call yourself Charlamagne tha God?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-of-an-ego-do-you-need-to-call-yourself-charlamagne-tha-god/854470)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-big-of-an-ego-do-you-need-to-call-yourself-charlamagne-tha-god/854470 "2020-05-29T17:08:25Z")
Was the name Napoleon Bonaparte da Christ taken? I could understand a psychotic person with delusions of grandeur referring to themselves as Charlamagne and god. Not even sure where I’m going with this. Something about … --- ## [Gross-Out art styles a-la Garbage Pail Kids and Ren & Stimpy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gross-out-art-styles-a-la-garbage-pail-kids-and-ren-stimpy/854650)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gross-out-art-styles-a-la-garbage-pail-kids-and-ren-stimpy/854650 "2020-05-29T16:07:44Z")
I don’t know why, but I love gross out art. Does anyone know of where I can find more examples, besides the two examples in the tittle? Rick and Morty sort of dabble in it too. Any earlier examples? --- ## [Do you ask your supermarket butcher for custom cuts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ask-your-supermarket-butcher-for-custom-cuts/854594)
**Author:** [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-ask-your-supermarket-butcher-for-custom-cuts/854594 "2020-05-29T14:30:46Z")
As the only meat eater in my family I prefer buying smaller cuts of meat than what is often offered. Sometimes I’ll buy the larger cut and freeze half, but more often I’ll ask the butcher to cut me the size I want. Examp… --- ## [Anyone grow Pandan (Pandanus amaryllifolius)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-grow-pandan-pandanus-amaryllifolius/854609)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-grow-pandan-pandanus-amaryllifolius/854609 "2020-05-29T12:26:54Z")
I was going to make sago gula melaka (a tapioca pudding). I got the small tapioca balls, the palm sugar, and the coconut milk. I could not find pandan leaves locally, though. I did find a seller on Etsy selling pandan… --- ## [Yet another song ID (most likely from musical)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-song-id-most-likely-from-musical/854638)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-song-id-most-likely-from-musical/854638 "2020-05-29T12:02:35Z")
Tonight I watched the movie All For Nikki. In the very beginning, the song Delilah by Tom Jones was playing. There is something about the tune/rhythm of the first few verses of that song that made me think of another son… --- ## [Amazon Music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-music/854644)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-music/854644 "2020-05-29T05:12:48Z")
Today I bought a mp3 album off of Amazon, and they sent it as a win-zip file. It’s been a while since I bought music from there so I ask: is that the new normal? AFAIK, I’d have to download software to open it. It used t… --- ## [Another Life - Netflix starring Katee Sackoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-life-netflix-starring-katee-sackoff/854493)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-life-netflix-starring-katee-sackoff/854493 "2020-05-29T04:19:08Z")
So in my search to find new things to watch for entertainment, I came across Netflix’s Another Life. It’s a sci-fi series starring Katee Sackoff. It was released in 2019, and a second season has been ordered by Netflix… --- ## [Intervention on A&E](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intervention-on-a-e/431953)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intervention-on-a-e/431953 "2020-05-29T00:40:36Z")
I must admit, I enjoy this show, in a trainwreck sort of way. A&E was showing a marathon on New Year’s Eve (Eve?) and there were several episodes I hadn’t seen before. I was surprised to see that not everyone accepts h… --- ## [You've heard of Dr. Pimple Popper. How about Dr. Booger Picker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youve-heard-of-dr-pimple-popper-how-about-dr-booger-picker/854579)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youve-heard-of-dr-pimple-popper-how-about-dr-booger-picker/854579 "2020-05-29T00:22:36Z")
Yep, he’s for real. He’s an ENT doctor who isn’t as entertaining as Dr. Sandra Lee, but the channel name sure got my attention. --- ## [No, a 42oz bag of M&Ms will in fact NOT last for several months.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-a-42oz-bag-of-m-ms-will-in-fact-not-last-for-several-months/746562)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-a-42oz-bag-of-m-ms-will-in-fact-not-last-for-several-months/746562 "2020-05-29T00:19:13Z")
So I’m at the store. I notice a big giant bag of M&Ms on sale for $9. I thought to myself: “Those would look really cool in that candy dish I never use.”. So, on a whim, I bought it. When I got home, I had the right of … --- ## [Gas stove recommendations please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-stove-recommendations-please/854576)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gas-stove-recommendations-please/854576 "2020-05-28T23:11:16Z")
We currently have an electric glasstop stove that came with the house. I’m guessing that it’s about 5 years old. It works perfectly fine but I really hate keeping the top clean and I like the better heat control that gas… --- ## [Larry Kramer RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larry-kramer-rip/854581)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larry-kramer-rip/854581 "2020-05-28T14:43:37Z")
The guy living with HIV since the 1980s, is no longer. He was 84, which is remarkable in itself, but also because he has undergone a liver transplant. His donor was also HIV+, and he was one of the first, if not the firs… --- ## [Movies/TV Shows/etc moments that seem really dated now...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-tv-shows-etc-moments-that-seem-really-dated-now/128226)
**Author:** [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-tv-shows-etc-moments-that-seem-really-dated-now/128226 "2020-05-28T10:49:43Z")
The cell phone thread got me to thinking about a comment my mom once made about “Seinfeld”- where Jerry is kvetching about a baseball player not having the time to call him- something that wouldn’t really happen in this … --- ## [Movies that were released incomplete](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-were-released-incomplete/853977)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-were-released-incomplete/853977 "2020-05-28T03:07:01Z")
The obvious joke is to list a bunch of terrible movies, but that isn’t my point. What movies were released that were apparently not totally finished? Some examples: \*\*London Has Fallen \*\*- I don’t know if you have seen … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=410) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=412)