# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=412 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 413 --- ## [Guitar on Suzanne Vega's "Left of Center"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-on-suzanne-vegas-left-of-center/791581)
**Author:** [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-on-suzanne-vegas-left-of-center/791581 "2020-05-28T02:57:19Z")
Who played guitar on Suzanne Vega’s “Left of Center”. I find lots of references to Joe Jackson playing piano, but no mention of the guitar. --- ## [Pork Slow-Cooker Recipe question -- Need answer fast . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pork-slow-cooker-recipe-question-need-answer-fast/854504)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pork-slow-cooker-recipe-question-need-answer-fast/854504 "2020-05-28T02:07:48Z")
I’m cooking up a batch of stew with beans, cubed pork, other ingredients. I need to know if I’m cooking the pork long enough to be safe. I think so, but I’d like some independent opinions. Need answer fairly quickly b… --- ## [Comics: Did Superman ever have to deal with a corrupt US government?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comics-did-superman-ever-have-to-deal-with-a-corrupt-us-government/854520)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comics-did-superman-ever-have-to-deal-with-a-corrupt-us-government/854520 "2020-05-28T01:13:16Z")
If so, what did he do, if anything? I believe there were time/plotlines where he collaborated with such (got corrupted himself Knight Templar style). --- ## [Why do You bake at home?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-bake-at-home/854406)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-bake-at-home/854406 "2020-05-27T20:39:22Z")
Or make clothes, or build your own furniture, etc. When I make bread, I don’t use a bread machine. I do use quick yeast because where I shop doesn’t seem to carry regular yeast. I do all the measuring, mixing adjusting… --- ## [Movies split up on VHS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-split-up-on-vhs/854422)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-split-up-on-vhs/854422 "2020-05-27T18:49:54Z")
While checking Twitter tonight, I noticed tweets about “Titanic”. A number of posters remembered the movie had to split up on different tapes in the VHS tapes. Do you remember any movies that this happened to? And was… --- ## [How accurate is “Billions” regarding the Trading world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-is-billions-regarding-the-trading-world/854506)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-is-billions-regarding-the-trading-world/854506 "2020-05-27T18:33:28Z")
First of all, I’m only on season 2, so please, NO SPOILERS! I love this show. Two great characters in the hands of two outstanding actors; the supporting cast is solid and the writing is fantastic. In fact, the writing… --- ## [Masterclass- anyone have it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masterclass-anyone-have-it/853216)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/masterclass-anyone-have-it/853216 "2020-05-27T17:34:32Z")
They’re running a two-for-one special right now and I’m thinking about getting it and giving the other away as a birthday present. So has anyone tried it out? I have no expectation that any of the ‘masterclasses’ have m… --- ## [Ugly product logos/mascots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugly-product-logos-mascots/854056)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugly-product-logos-mascots/854056 "2020-05-27T17:24:39Z")
What are your suggestions for the ugliest, most amaturish, or flat out worst product logos - hopefully for a somewhat major product? I nominate, the Utz girl. I recently switched my pretzel loyalty from Snyder’s to Utz… --- ## [Star Trek: Strange New Worlds announced, features original Enterprise NCC-1701](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-announced-features-original-enterprise-ncc-1701/854167)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-announced-features-original-enterprise-ncc-1701/854167 "2020-05-26T17:41:32Z")
I haven’t seen a thread about this yet, but the news should be of general interest to all Star Trek fans. CBS All Access announced on Friday that it will air a spin-off of Star Trek: Discovery, to be called Star Trek: … --- ## [I've decided I'm going to take up smoking.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-decided-im-going-to-take-up-smoking/854343)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-decided-im-going-to-take-up-smoking/854343 "2020-05-26T17:04:10Z")
Several years ago I promised myself that, when I a) graduated from my MA program and b) finally found a full-time teaching position I would buy myself a decent meat smoker. Well, I was hired as a full-time teacher last y… --- ## [Some questions about Normal People (streaming series on Hulu)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-questions-about-normal-people-streaming-series-on-hulu/854401)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-questions-about-normal-people-streaming-series-on-hulu/854401 "2020-05-26T16:14:47Z")
I’m three episodes into this series set in Ireland. I confess that I tend to watch it with the captions on because the accents (what I perceive as accents) is very thick and I have trouble understanding them. They also… --- ## [How do I find music that isn't even mentioned on the internet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-music-that-isnt-even-mentioned-on-the-internet/854437)
**Author:** [@blindboyard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blindboyard)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-find-music-that-isnt-even-mentioned-on-the-internet/854437 "2020-05-26T15:35:32Z")
I recently watched Cape Blood 8: Revelations. Terrible film, but it has great music over the end credits. It’s credited as New Moon by the Lobotomommies. There is no mention of the Lobotomommies anywhere on the internet.… --- ## [Concert time keeper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concert-time-keeper/799657)
**Author:** [@Captain\_S\_itmagnet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_S_itmagnet)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/concert-time-keeper/799657 "2020-05-26T15:24:32Z")
Good day all. Attended a concert by a famous rock band we all know and recognize. Off to one side of the stage, within sight of the performers and crew, but not in direct sight of the audience was a clock, like at a spo… --- ## [Do you think Humphrey Bogart is attractive? If so, how and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-humphrey-bogart-is-attractive-if-so-how-and-why/854217)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2020, 9:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-humphrey-bogart-is-attractive-if-so-how-and-why/854217 "2020-05-26T09:56:46Z")
I just finished reading The Maltese Falcon and watched a bit of the movie. I gather that Bogart was considered handsome in his day but I just don’t see it. But then plenty of people think Mick Jagger is (or was) hot so… --- ## [The Good Place Season 4 Epis 1-7: Not currently available](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-place-season-4-epis-1-7-not-currently-available/854456)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-place-season-4-epis-1-7-not-currently-available/854456 "2020-05-25T23:45:22Z")
I’ve looked, believe me. On all legal platforms-- these 7 episodes are just not available. On NBC.com it says “Not currently available”. If you want to watch episodes 8-13, you can. Please don’t tell me it is available o… --- ## [Looking for new ideas for pork shoulder / pulled pork recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-new-ideas-for-pork-shoulder-pulled-pork-recipes/853783)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-new-ideas-for-pork-shoulder-pulled-pork-recipes/853783 "2020-05-25T22:58:31Z")
So my go-to with pork shoulder is to give it a dry rub, slow-smoke it for 12+ hours and serve with BBQ sauce, classic American BBQ style (sort of North Carolina style, to get specific- I like a thinner, vinegary sauce wi… --- ## [Give us your obscure secret organizations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-your-obscure-secret-organizations/854382)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-us-your-obscure-secret-organizations/854382 "2020-05-25T22:39:20Z")
I just found out about the Sons Of The Desert. According to Wiki, they are “an international fraternal organization devoted to the lives and films of comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy.” And they wear cool looking… --- ## [Mr. Monk Shelters in Place](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-monk-shelters-in-place/854412)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-monk-shelters-in-place/854412 "2020-05-25T21:13:18Z")
How is Adrian Monk dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic? Tony Shaloub dons the defective detectives clothes once more, with help from Natalie, Capt. Stottlemeyer, and Randy, at a social distance. Tony Sha… --- ## [Your opinion on what biscuits should be like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-opinion-on-what-biscuits-should-be-like/854397)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 5:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-opinion-on-what-biscuits-should-be-like/854397 "2020-05-25T17:05:07Z")
I’ve been doing a bit of baking lately and was surprised to learn that what might be termed the “design philosophy” of biscuits is rather different from, say, dinner rolls. Perhaps it stems from biscuits’ origin as a “qu… --- ## [Another bizarre gardening accident](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bizarre-gardening-accident/853437)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 1:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bizarre-gardening-accident/853437 "2020-05-25T13:49:52Z")
No word on if he will join Spinal Tap --- ## [Downton Abbey and Marigold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downton-abbey-and-marigold/853926)
**Author:** [@Graymalkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Graymalkin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downton-abbey-and-marigold/853926 "2020-05-25T03:55:29Z")
I just finished bingeing on DA and was thinking about how it all ended up and I realized I must have missed an episode, as I can’t remember how the family dealt with the tenant farmer’s wife to get Marigold back into the… --- ## [List of Preserved Foods with an Ancient Origin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-preserved-foods-with-an-ancient-origin/854286)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2020, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/list-of-preserved-foods-with-an-ancient-origin/854286 "2020-05-25T00:34:01Z")
How many different foods can you name that originated in ancient times with the thought of “Gee, I wonder how we can avoid starving to death next winter?” I can think of a few right away - cheese, bacon, sauerkraut, pic… --- ## [I guess I'm gonna be a cocktail guy for a while.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-im-gonna-be-a-cocktail-guy-for-a-while/853873)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-guess-im-gonna-be-a-cocktail-guy-for-a-while/853873 "2020-05-24T22:40:07Z")
I’m really not a cocktail guy. I keep some hard booze\* around for guests, but obviously those are rare these days, and a bottle or two backup or to grab on the way out the door if a friend says they could use some reinfo… --- ## [Rest in peace, former lead singer of The Pretty Things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rest-in-peace-former-lead-singer-of-the-pretty-things/854393)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rest-in-peace-former-lead-singer-of-the-pretty-things/854393 "2020-05-24T20:50:55Z")
Phil May, British Rocker of Unbridled Energy, Is Dead at 75. Complications following hip replacement surgery. My favorite song of theirs. --- ## [Otherwise good/great movies stolen by a terrible performance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/otherwise-good-great-movies-stolen-by-a-terrible-performance/620498)
**Author:** [@Covered\_In\_Bees](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Covered_In_Bees)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/otherwise-good-great-movies-stolen-by-a-terrible-performance/620498 "2020-05-24T17:32:35Z")
We’ve done the thread a million times where we all post about a good or great (or even mediocre) movie completely stolen by a supporting actor. Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday in Tombstone usually wins that thread. What abou… --- ## [Songs that recap previous verses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-recap-previous-verses/853720)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 10:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-recap-previous-verses/853720 "2020-05-24T10:06:49Z")
On Todd Rundgren’s “Something/Anything?” album he has a song called “Piss Aaron” where he and his daddy reminisce about kids they knew in school. The first verse is about Piss Aaron, the second verse is about Dumb Larry,… --- ## [You and your spouse's/SO's tastes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-and-your-spouses-sos-tastes/854277)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-and-your-spouses-sos-tastes/854277 "2020-05-24T04:10:04Z")
Does your taste in music, movies, or TV differ from that of your spouse or significant other, or are they largely the same? Have they come closer since you started being a couple? --- ## [What did "two cream cheeses" mean in the Napoleonic era? (Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-two-cream-cheeses-mean-in-the-napoleonic-era-jonathan-strange-and-mr-norrell/854354)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-two-cream-cheeses-mean-in-the-napoleonic-era-jonathan-strange-and-mr-norrell/854354 "2020-05-24T02:59:04Z")
I’m reading Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. At one point, Vinculus has gained access to Norrell’s house and it is reported that he has eaten “three meat pies” and “two cream cheeses.” In this context, what might be m… --- ## [Songs You Can Listen To Over and Over..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-can-listen-to-over-and-over/853690)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2020, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-can-listen-to-over-and-over/853690 "2020-05-24T02:58:23Z")
Starting at the 45 Minute mark. Its called La Percusion (apologies I dont know how to post with accent marks) and the vocalist is Idania Valdés. Its propulsive rhythmic Cuban dance music. But in these time… --- ## [Can you change from steel/nylon string on any guitar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-change-from-steel-nylon-string-on-any-guitar/854264)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-change-from-steel-nylon-string-on-any-guitar/854264 "2020-05-23T23:24:38Z")
I mean, is a guitar designed for a specific string type? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=411) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=413)