# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=415 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 416 --- ## [More LOTR questions!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-lotr-questions/828442)
**Author:** [@Cuckoorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cuckoorex)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 1:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-lotr-questions/828442 "2020-05-17T13:39:53Z")
I’m going by the movies, extended versions: Are elvish bows enchanted, or just really well crafted? Legolas gets a new white bow from Galadriel, is that one enchanted in some way? For that matter, what enchantments… --- ## [Give me your tired, your gourds (recipes)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-your-tired-your-gourds-recipes/853794)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-your-tired-your-gourds-recipes/853794 "2020-05-17T02:07:41Z")
I picked up a bag you-get-what-you-get of veggies from a CSA and it has, among lots of lovely things which I enjoy, quite a few squashes and gourds. I have: A bunch of adorably tiny eggplants. Several zucchini. A big… --- ## [New Amazon show Tales from the Loop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-amazon-show-tales-from-the-loop/851074)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-amazon-show-tales-from-the-loop/851074 "2020-05-17T00:39:32Z")
Somehow it’s based on paintings. Episode 1 was average, might try #2. It’s Sci Fi, more info here . --- ## [Does anyone still build harpsichords?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-still-build-harpsichords/853850)
**Author:** [@Mark\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mark_Finn)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-still-build-harpsichords/853850 "2020-05-16T21:40:01Z")
With electronic keyboards everywhere able to synthesize almost any sound, is there any demand for new harpsichords? Can piano builders make them, or is it a special art which only trained individuals could do - upon req… --- ## [A question about Long Tall Sally](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-long-tall-sally/853624)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-long-tall-sally/853624 "2020-05-16T19:41:17Z")
Do you think she was built pretty sweet or built for speed? --- ## [Trevor Noah is killing it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trevor-noah-is-killing-it/853835)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trevor-noah-is-killing-it/853835 "2020-05-16T17:02:03Z")
No one can replace Jon Stewart. Trevor Noah is really, really good though. His delivery from home is fantastic. I am really enjoying his show lately. I was concerned about him replacing Jon, but no longer. Trevor is rea… --- ## [Yet another “left it out is it ok” question: salsa, 4-5 hours](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-left-it-out-is-it-ok-question-salsa-4-5-hours/853917)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-left-it-out-is-it-ok-question-salsa-4-5-hours/853917 "2020-05-16T16:48:54Z")
I have no problem consuming it myself, but for the sake of my wife and kids I want to make sure. I made a batch of salsa the day before yesterday, “garden fresh” style- all raw ingredients: jalapeño, habanero, bell pepp… --- ## [Identify this movie? Old dark house genre.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-movie-old-dark-house-genre/853829)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-movie-old-dark-house-genre/853829 "2020-05-16T15:11:58Z")
I saw this some time ago and it has made a home in my head. I want to watch it again to exorcise it. This cheap and cheesy movie is from the 40’s probably, and I don’t think there is anyone of note in the cast, except po… --- ## [Arrest and Prosecution of Supervillains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrest-and-prosecution-of-supervillains/853901)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrest-and-prosecution-of-supervillains/853901 "2020-05-16T14:45:54Z")
Some villains like The Penguin are merely human…without superpowers. Some, like Doomsday, are mindless monsters…not even considered “persons” under the law. But how about Reverse-Flash, Sinestro, Sabertooth, etc? Obvi… --- ## [Saturday morning rags](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saturday-morning-rags/853915)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saturday-morning-rags/853915 "2020-05-16T12:43:19Z")
Something Doing - Joplin Mississippi Rag - Krell Cantina Band - Williams --- ## [Colditz (1972-1974)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colditz-1972-1974/853771)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 12:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/colditz-1972-1974/853771 "2020-05-16T12:30:31Z")
BBC series I had never heard of that I discovered today. Features American actors as well such as Robert Wagner and Dan O Herlihy (Who apparently is actually Irish). Filmed on videotape, so it doesn’t look so great. I f… --- ## [Lamenting the Loss of Museum Bookstores](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lamenting-the-loss-of-museum-bookstores/853787)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 10:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lamenting-the-loss-of-museum-bookstores/853787 "2020-05-16T10:47:10Z")
I know it’s an old topic, but I really do miss bookstores. We currently have Barnes and Noble and a few Books A Million/BAM stores, and a handful of independents and used bookstores (often the same thing), but it’s a far… --- ## [Artists that sampled themselves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-that-sampled-themselves/853421)
**Author:** [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 8:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-that-sampled-themselves/853421 "2020-05-16T08:24:49Z")
Just listened to Robert Plant’s 1988 solo song Tall Cool One, which features samples from several Led Zeppelin songs. Reminded me of Mick Jones’ post-Clash band Big Audio Dynamite’s The Globe, which sampled The Clash’s S… --- ## [premium ice cream vs regular ice cream, whats your view](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premium-ice-cream-vs-regular-ice-cream-whats-your-view/852754)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premium-ice-cream-vs-regular-ice-cream-whats-your-view/852754 "2020-05-16T02:39:02Z")
I normally only eat the regular ice cream, the stuff that is $2-4 for a 48 oz tub. Its good but generally only a couple flavors stand out. yesterday I decided to get some blue bell vanilla and talenti. Both tasted decen… --- ## [Young Frankenstein and red wine.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-frankenstein-and-red-wine/853821)
**Author:** [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2020, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-frankenstein-and-red-wine/853821 "2020-05-16T02:28:15Z")
Tonight, I am drinking a nice Italian red Nero d’avola and watching Young Frankenstein. I just got to the scene with Gene Hackman as the blind monk. Possibly the funniest five minutes in movie history… --- ## [How can I use different flours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-use-different-flours/853424)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-use-different-flours/853424 "2020-05-15T22:24:03Z")
The shelves around me are completely empty of all purpose flour. I have about a pound of APF left. Also most of 5 pound bags of both cake flour and wheat flour. Plus about 2 pounds of masa (corn flour). I want to treat … --- ## [Saturday Night Live will be back on April 11th](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saturday-night-live-will-be-back-on-april-11th/851456)
**Author:** [@Wendell\_Wagner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wendell_Wagner)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saturday-night-live-will-be-back-on-april-11th/851456 "2020-05-15T17:29:48Z")
It’s just been announced that SNL will have a live episode this weekend (live only in the Eastern timezone) with everyone practicing social distancing. --- ## [When cereals became healthier. By removing the word "sugar" from their name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-cereals-became-healthier-by-removing-the-word-sugar-from-their-name/853737)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-cereals-became-healthier-by-removing-the-word-sugar-from-their-name/853737 "2020-05-15T04:08:20Z")
IIRC this all happened back in the 1970’s or so. The nation’s breakfast cereal manufacturers decided that consumers wanted healthier products for their children’s breakfasts. And apparently they concluded the easiest w… --- ## [movie id help, please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-id-help-please/853630)
**Author:** [@flano1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flano1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2020, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-id-help-please/853630 "2020-05-15T03:23:34Z")
very little to go on. vague memory of a toucan intersecting with people and bringing them happiness. probably 60s. need help because wife is driving me crazy by insisting i know this movie! --- ## [What's the smallest amount of bread I can bake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-smallest-amount-of-bread-i-can-bake/853652)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-smallest-amount-of-bread-i-can-bake/853652 "2020-05-14T22:31:53Z")
I don’t bake much or very often, mostly because if I did I would bake all the time, eat all the things, and be even…well, doughier than I am now. I don’t buy bread very often because it is just two of us in the house, an… --- ## [TV couplings: He/she is so wrong for you!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-couplings-he-she-is-so-wrong-for-you/845806)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-couplings-he-she-is-so-wrong-for-you/845806 "2020-05-14T21:48:57Z")
I’ll start: Worf was so wrong for Dax on DS9. --- ## [James Michener's novels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-micheners-novels/853530)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-micheners-novels/853530 "2020-05-14T19:27:42Z")
Many years ago I started reading “Alaska” but lost interest fairly quickly. That was a different time and I was a different person then (I was so much older then, I’m younger than that now). Anyway, I’m wondering what y… --- ## [The Killing of a Sacred Dear - help me understand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-killing-of-a-sacred-dear-help-me-understand/812983)
**Author:** [@blood63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blood63)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-killing-of-a-sacred-dear-help-me-understand/812983 "2020-05-14T17:38:15Z")
I rarely have the patience to get through an entire movie anymore. This was an exception. I found it very intriguing. If you are a true movie fan, I think you will enjoy this movie. It’s on Netflix (in Canada anyway)… --- ## [Are there any non-home theater Bluetooth receivers out there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-non-home-theater-bluetooth-receivers-out-there/853516)
**Author:** [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-non-home-theater-bluetooth-receivers-out-there/853516 "2020-05-14T15:08:35Z")
I’m looking for something that can play four or more speakers that can connect to a receiver. Everything I see is surround sound home theater stuff, which of course divides the signal into different parts, and that’s not… --- ## [AMC: Lodge 49 - Anyone watching this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amc-lodge-49-anyone-watching-this/820068)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2020, 12:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amc-lodge-49-anyone-watching-this/820068 "2020-05-14T12:43:44Z")
It comes on right after Better Call Saul. I’m enjoying it. I’ve seen it compared to The Big Lebowski. I’m not sure I agree with that. The protagonist is an amiable slacker who is definitely reminiscent of Lebowski but t… --- ## [RIP Jerry Stiller](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-jerry-stiller/853576)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-jerry-stiller/853576 "2020-05-13T14:06:52Z")
Actor and Comedian Jerry Stiller has passed away at 92, “of natural causes.” One more grievance in this year’s Festivus celebration. --- ## [Identify quoatation, please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-quoatation-please/853614)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 10:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-quoatation-please/853614 "2020-05-13T10:33:52Z")
Who said, roughly : “Man labors, loves his children, and dies”? Or words to that effect. Existentialist, isn’t it? --- ## [Come on Disney+ I gave you my money, now make this happen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-on-disney-i-gave-you-my-money-now-make-this-happen/853491)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-on-disney-i-gave-you-my-money-now-make-this-happen/853491 "2020-05-13T07:41:16Z")
Sabine and Ahsoka gotta have many adventures looking for Ezra. And maybe explain how we got from The Emperor dying to The New Order while we’re at it. Other people are into this, right? I can’t be the only one. I’m talk… --- ## [Midnight Oil: Tallest Rock Band?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midnight-oil-tallest-rock-band/853566)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midnight-oil-tallest-rock-band/853566 "2020-05-13T00:49:55Z")
The SNL rerun shown on Saturday had Midnight Oil as the musical guest, raising two thoughts. First, is Midnight Oil the tallest rock band ever? Lead singer Peter Garrett is listed as 6’4" but the rest of the band seemed… --- ## [If live events don't re-open, what was your last theater experience? What was 1st cancellation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-live-events-dont-re-open-what-was-your-last-theater-experience-what-was-1st-cancellation/853446)
**Author:** [@diggerwam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/diggerwam)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2020, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-live-events-dont-re-open-what-was-your-last-theater-experience-what-was-1st-cancellation/853446 "2020-05-13T00:46:53Z")
I’ll start Last Movie in movie theater was “The Hunt”, Blumhouse movie about rich liberals hunting the deplorables. Last live music experience - “School of Rock”, tweens/teens playing some classic rock. Like Rock & Ro… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=414) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=416)