# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=426 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 427 --- ## [Cool music video. No one is attractive.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-music-video-no-one-is-attractive/851476)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cool-music-video-no-one-is-attractive/851476 "2020-04-10T16:07:36Z")
\[Salomé Leclerc\](Salomé Leclerc - Tourne encore) I don’t speak French so can’t vouch for the lyrics. --- ## [The fried-chicken thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fried-chicken-thread/851334)
**Author:** [@jerez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jerez)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fried-chicken-thread/851334 "2020-04-10T12:10:56Z")
There are lots of ways to fry chicken. I’ve tried a few with varying degrees of success and am currently limiting my efforts to nuggets, although this thread is about all kinds of fried chicken. Here’s what I do: I’m us… --- ## [Best-before date question -- pre-cooked ribs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-before-date-question-pre-cooked-ribs/851483)
**Author:** [@wolfpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfpup)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-before-date-question-pre-cooked-ribs/851483 "2020-04-10T10:22:22Z")
There is a casual restaurant chain that serves really good ribs and they’ve recently starting selling precooked versions in retail stores, which they claim are cooked sous vide, vacuum-packed and marinated in their own p… --- ## [Attractive woman jams on old Strat, worth a watch.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attractive-woman-jams-on-old-strat-worth-a-watch/851397)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 4:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attractive-woman-jams-on-old-strat-worth-a-watch/851397 "2020-04-10T04:33:54Z")
Lindsay Ell. Criminal --- ## [Mort Drucker 1929-2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mort-drucker-1929-2020/851444)
**Author:** [@Hatchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hatchie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mort-drucker-1929-2020/851444 "2020-04-10T02:26:54Z")
The great caricaturist has died at 91. He could take a look at a person and get the essence of him or her on paper with astonishing accuracy. Here’s an old thread I started about the work he did for Mad. --- ## [Silent Witness - BBC Series on Amazon Prime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silent-witness-bbc-series-on-amazon-prime/851391)
**Author:** [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silent-witness-bbc-series-on-amazon-prime/851391 "2020-04-09T23:03:00Z")
Whew! Wife and I made it through the \*\*21 SEASONS \*\*on Amazon Prime.Silent Witness - Wikipedia There are a couple of additional seasons and it’s ongoing on BBC. It’s all about pathologists and murders. None of the glitz… --- ## [What are the best fast food/take-out apps to have on your phone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-fast-food-take-out-apps-to-have-on-your-phone/851398)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-best-fast-food-take-out-apps-to-have-on-your-phone/851398 "2020-04-09T21:45:53Z")
Now as any is a good time to discuss what apps you use for fast food if they have good coupons or deals attached. Recommended Jack in the Box - Usually has 2-3 coupons a day as well as a dedicated “Deals” section which… --- ## [Web-based jam/rehearsal services](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/web-based-jam-rehearsal-services/850435)
**Author:** [@NoCoolUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoCoolUserName)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/web-based-jam-rehearsal-services/850435 "2020-04-09T20:45:28Z")
I know of JamKazam and Bandlab. I’m betting there are others. From the JamKazam description page: Play music from home with your friends and bandmates without packing and transporting gear, and without needing a rehear… --- ## [30 Rock!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-rock/850484)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-rock/850484 "2020-04-09T18:26:53Z")
I never watched this when it was on-air. I saw the pilot, wasn’t a Tracy Morgan fan (then) and didn’t really like a couple of the other characters. I’ve watched the first 3 seasons in the past week. Goddamn brilliant. I… --- ## [Dystopian worlds where the government controls everything but still rampant crime, unrealistic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dystopian-worlds-where-the-government-controls-everything-but-still-rampant-crime-unrealistic/851381)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dystopian-worlds-where-the-government-controls-everything-but-still-rampant-crime-unrealistic/851381 "2020-04-09T17:58:07Z")
A decade ago I remember reading a literary article about how most dystopian fiction makes the common mistake of being set in a world with a strong central government that has mass surveillance on everyone, controls almos… --- ## [Things you don't see anymore:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-see-anymore/850836)
**Author:** [@lightrasp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lightrasp)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-dont-see-anymore/850836 "2020-04-09T17:33:41Z")
Question: Had a childhood memory of eating a wonderful frozen dessert “Sultana Roll with Claret Sauce” - I did find a recipe, but none of my friends remember this or have even heard of it. As I recall, it was advertised… --- ## [Best European cartoons.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-european-cartoons/847622)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-european-cartoons/847622 "2020-04-09T17:02:32Z")
Usually, when people talk about animation, they either talk about American cartoons or anime. But what about Europe? Surely, Europe has put out some good cartoons as well. What are the best European cartoons? Either sho… --- ## [New Jack Swing. Which of these songs wouldn’t be included?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-jack-swing-which-of-these-songs-wouldn-t-be-included/851434)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-jack-swing-which-of-these-songs-wouldn-t-be-included/851434 "2020-04-09T14:48:49Z")
I’m in the process of organizing my music library by genre. When it comes to New Jack Swing, I have some questions about which of these songs you all would put into the category. Of course the main entries would be the… --- ## [Identify this children's book from a vague explanation.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-childrens-book-from-a-vague-explanation/851419)
**Author:** [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-childrens-book-from-a-vague-explanation/851419 "2020-04-09T12:23:19Z")
In kindergarten, I remember a series of books read to the class. There was probably even an entire K5 lesson plan created around these stories, or rather, it was likely designed specifically for a K5 lesson plan. The ma… --- ## [Foods that nobody buys, even in a pandemic.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-that-nobody-buys-even-in-a-pandemic/850187)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-that-nobody-buys-even-in-a-pandemic/850187 "2020-04-09T11:14:00Z")
Here’s a light hearted news story. We all could use a laugh right now. :wink: I’ve seen similar empty shelves at my local store. There’s always a few unpopular items noone buys. I had no idea pizza with pineapple is so… --- ## [I'm 55 and just saw the best impressionist I've ever seen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-55-and-just-saw-the-best-impressionist-ive-ever-seen/851368)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 10:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-55-and-just-saw-the-best-impressionist-ive-ever-seen/851368 "2020-04-09T10:40:30Z")
It’s Jaime Foxx. Which in turn makes me think he may be the most talented person around today. Acting, singing, impressions, stand-up, piano player. Anyway, I was watching Jerry Seinfelds Comedians in Card Getting Coffe… --- ## [Huge hit singles that were much better than you feared](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huge-hit-singles-that-were-much-better-than-you-feared/851210)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 9:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huge-hit-singles-that-were-much-better-than-you-feared/851210 "2020-04-09T09:33:53Z")
Inspired by – and as a kind of antidote to – RickJay’s thread on awful number one hit singles - how about a list of pleasant surprises? Once in a while a song you thought was going to be terrible turns out much better th… --- ## [Streaming April 9th--Assassin 33 A.D.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-april-9th-assassin-33-a-d/851399)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streaming-april-9th-assassin-33-a-d/851399 "2020-04-09T04:48:18Z")
Maybe you can give this movie a watch, just to assure yourself that a global pandemic is only the second worst thing to arrive this year? --- ## [Create your own Law & Order spinoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-law-order-spinoff/850871)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/create-your-own-law-order-spinoff/850871 "2020-04-08T22:11:26Z")
Let’s see, we’ve got Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Law & Order: Trial by Jury, Law & Order: LA, Law & Order: True Crime, and now possibly a Law & Order: Hate Crimes. Add t… --- ## [Red Solo Cup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-solo-cup/851242)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-solo-cup/851242 "2020-04-08T19:22:39Z")
For your enjoyment… Yes. Yes I will partake, thank you very much. Take\]\]\]\]care --- ## ["Camp Crip" (Netflix movie) - No spoilers in OP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camp-crip-netflix-movie-no-spoilers-in-op/850455)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/camp-crip-netflix-movie-no-spoilers-in-op/850455 "2020-04-08T17:17:08Z")
I just finished watching “Camp Crip”. It is a documentary about, initially, a hippie-like camp for the disabled that operated primarily in the 60s and 70s. The movie focuses on some of the camp members and how they band… --- ## [Matthew McConaughey Hosts Bingo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matthew-mcconaughey-hosts-bingo/851307)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/matthew-mcconaughey-hosts-bingo/851307 "2020-04-08T14:52:42Z")
It’s good to see him interacting with people, even if it’s over Zoom, instead of slinking off to practice Masse shots by himself, or jogging alone in the woods, or pretending he’s Opie while ice fishing alone. I was afr… --- ## [Does this werid-ass cake exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-werid-ass-cake-exist/830356)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-werid-ass-cake-exist/830356 "2020-04-08T13:51:45Z")
Screen-cap from the Oscar-nominated anime Mirai no Mirai. Is this an actual cake sold somewhere? --- ## [The Magicians: Season 4 (open spoilers after airing)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-magicians-season-4-open-spoilers-after-airing/828577)
**Author:** [@Chimera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chimera)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-magicians-season-4-open-spoilers-after-airing/828577 "2020-04-08T12:05:33Z")
Anyone here watch this show? --- ## [Opinion on ska.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinion-on-ska/851125)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 8:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinion-on-ska/851125 "2020-04-08T08:00:55Z")
I’ve been on a ska binge lately, so I thought I’d make this thread. What’s your opinion on ska, specifically third-wave ska? Why does it get a bad rap? --- ## [The Iron Man / The Iron Giant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-iron-man-the-iron-giant/688415)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-iron-man-the-iron-giant/688415 "2020-04-08T06:10:14Z")
I just read Ted Hughes’ “The Iron Man,” the very short children’s book that the animated movie “The Iron Giant” was based on. The movie is vastly better… What grinds the book down for me is that it is so breathlessly a… --- ## [The Charmin Bears have no nostrils](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-charmin-bears-have-no-nostrils/851251)
**Author:** [@Simmerdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simmerdown)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2020, 6:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-charmin-bears-have-no-nostrils/851251 "2020-04-08T06:04:01Z")
No wonder they believe their heinies are clean. Plus why are they advertising toilet paper now? Doesn’t that seem like a bit of a knife in the gut? --- ## [Fargo - Season 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fargo-season-4/847774)
**Author:** [@Smid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smid)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fargo-season-4/847774 "2020-04-07T21:04:22Z")
Starring Chris Rock as a 50’s crime boss, starts April 19th. So, there’s that. (Fella). --- ## [James Drury the Virginian rides off into the sunset.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-drury-the-virginian-rides-off-into-the-sunset/851240)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-drury-the-virginian-rides-off-into-the-sunset/851240 "2020-04-07T19:47:30Z")
I still enjoy watching reruns of The Virginian. Great Western/drama show. Dan Drury was excellent in the role. RIP --- ## [Songs that have been misinterpreted.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-have-been-misinterpreted/851049)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-have-been-misinterpreted/851049 "2020-04-07T13:42:19Z")
A lot of songs have had people misinterpret the message of them. They might think it’s about one thing, but it’s actually about the opposite. I’ll start with an obvious one, Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=425) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=427)