# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=436 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 437 --- ## [Help finding a poem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-a-poem/849019)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-a-poem/849019 "2020-03-07T01:24:40Z")
I once owned a book of famous zen poetry. I could swear I remember one of the haiku’s last lines being “Basho’s left foot”. But googling doesn’t turn up anything. I think my googling sucks. Can someone please assist? --- ## [Best Kindle Unlimited reads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-kindle-unlimited-reads/848994)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-kindle-unlimited-reads/848994 "2020-03-07T01:04:58Z")
I just got a kindle and will soon sign up for kindle unlimited. I know the choice is vast but I’d like your recommendations. If it helps, I’ve enjoyed David Epstein’s Range and Walter Isaacson’s The innovators. I’m quit… --- ## [Ozark on Netflix: anyone watching? (Spoilers will come, but none in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ozark-on-netflix-anyone-watching-spoilers-will-come-but-none-in-op/791919)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2020, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ozark-on-netflix-anyone-watching-spoilers-will-come-but-none-in-op/791919 "2020-03-07T00:25:23Z")
Starting a thread late on a Saturday night might be tempting fate, as weekend threads often sink to obscurity, but here goes. The missus and i were looking for something to watch today, so we started browsing Netflix. W… --- ## [Help Locating an Ancient Thead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-locating-an-ancient-thead/849030)
**Author:** [@Temporary\_Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Temporary_Name)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-locating-an-ancient-thead/849030 "2020-03-06T22:58:15Z")
Last night I was trading cars with a friend for the upcoming weekend so I was adjusting mirrors and seats and basically settling in. We both have satellite radio, but pretty different tastes. Before I pulled out of dri… --- ## [Win95 - Who was the singer on the new Media Player?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/win95-who-was-the-singer-on-the-new-media-player/226335)
**Author:** [@Bear\_Nenno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bear_Nenno)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/win95-who-was-the-singer-on-the-new-media-player/226335 "2020-03-06T22:11:18Z")
When Windows 95 came out, there were a couple sample files that came with the new media player. One was a preview for the movie Rob Roy, I think there was a Weezer song and then there was a song by a female artist. I cou… --- ## [Need help with word puzzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-word-puzzle/849015)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-with-word-puzzle/849015 "2020-03-06T18:21:17Z")
Sorry to bother you, but I have been doing cryptograms for years and almost always get them. This one has totally stumped me and if anyone has free time, at least give me what the H and T are supposed to be. Thank you. --- ## [Cheap hot dogs and sold out all over my city, panic buying hot dogs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-hot-dogs-and-sold-out-all-over-my-city-panic-buying-hot-dogs/848940)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheap-hot-dogs-and-sold-out-all-over-my-city-panic-buying-hot-dogs/848940 "2020-03-06T17:49:04Z")
I live about 45 minutes from Los Angeles, and for various reasons have gone to the supermarket 4 separate times in two weeks. I’ve heard of people panic buying toilet paper and rice at local CostCo’s on the news but goin… --- ## [This Artwork Does Not Exist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-artwork-does-not-exist/848955)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-artwork-does-not-exist/848955 "2020-03-06T16:35:07Z")
https://thisartworkdoesnotexist.com/ All of the pictures at that link were created by a StyleGAN neural network trained on a lot of art. The point of a StyleGAN is to learn a style and automatically make more works in t… --- ## [Leading Actor Who Was In Many Great Movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leading-actor-who-was-in-many-great-movies/848970)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leading-actor-who-was-in-many-great-movies/848970 "2020-03-06T15:28:05Z")
Burt Lancaster seems to have been in MANY great movies -The Swimmer -A Child Is Waiting -Elmer Gantry -Birdman of Alcatraz -The Professionals -Come Back, Little Sheba -The Leopard -Seven Days in May -Sweet Smell… --- ## [Those scent booster beads for the laundry are pretty awesome.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-scent-booster-beads-for-the-laundry-are-pretty-awesome/849010)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-scent-booster-beads-for-the-laundry-are-pretty-awesome/849010 "2020-03-06T15:06:58Z")
I didn’t much see the need for these when they first came on the market. I still actually think they might be a bit much for clothing. But I tried some on my bed sheets and duvet, and I have NOT been disappointed! A wee… --- ## [Wendy's trying breakfast again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wendys-trying-breakfast-again/848462)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wendys-trying-breakfast-again/848462 "2020-03-06T13:53:17Z")
They tried breakfast at least 2 times in the past that I know of. I used to get breakfast burritos from Taco bell but they stopped breakfast around here. I will try the Wendy’s burritos this week. --- ## [Catastrophic culinary cockups](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catastrophic-culinary-cockups/848986)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2020, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/catastrophic-culinary-cockups/848986 "2020-03-06T12:47:53Z")
posted prematurely can I delete? --- ## [Your first experience of a modestly exotic food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-first-experience-of-a-modestly-exotic-food/848923)
**Author:** [@Treppenwitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Treppenwitz)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-first-experience-of-a-modestly-exotic-food/848923 "2020-03-05T21:29:32Z")
This has been on my mind for a couple of days, possible arising with this thread. I grew up in a small, remote northern English town; the family was unadventurous, foodwise, and there were many, many “exotic” foods that … --- ## [Anybody watching "Shrill" on Hulu?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watching-shrill-on-hulu/848950)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watching-shrill-on-hulu/848950 "2020-03-05T17:25:44Z")
If there is a previous thread I missed while searching, please link it and we can post there instead and let this thread die. Meanwhile… “Shrill” is pretty cool. It stars Aidy Bryant as Ann Easton, fat female journalis… --- ## [Anthony J Crowley in Good Omens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anthony-j-crowley-in-good-omens/848839)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 10:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anthony-j-crowley-in-good-omens/848839 "2020-03-05T10:06:47Z")
When Crowley speaks, how would you characterize David Tennant’s accent? --- ## [What's the joke here? (Question about the TV show Mom)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-joke-here-question-about-the-tv-show-mom/848475)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-joke-here-question-about-the-tv-show-mom/848475 "2020-03-05T07:46:12Z")
I don’t watch the show Mom regularly-- albeit, I have been, recently, mostly, since Kristen Johnston joined the cast. But it’s a show I catch a lot in reruns, because it’s on a lot, and really pretty funny. I mention th… --- ## [Genesis doing a tour later this year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genesis-doing-a-tour-later-this-year/848937)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/genesis-doing-a-tour-later-this-year/848937 "2020-03-05T03:35:07Z")
No Gabriel or Hackett , only 10 shows in UK for now. As the article says it doesn’t make a lot of sense to do just 10 shows. --- ## [South American breakfast meat dish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-american-breakfast-meat-dish/847854)
**Author:** [@Arkcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arkcon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-american-breakfast-meat-dish/847854 "2020-03-05T02:54:12Z")
I’m looking for the name of a South American breakfast specialty, that I had once, and I can’t find from its description by Googling. As best I can remember, its meat – either pork or possibly beef, cut into slices and … --- ## [Flavor Flav kicked out of legendary hip-hop group Public Enemy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flavor-flav-kicked-out-of-legendary-hip-hop-group-public-enemy/848795)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flavor-flav-kicked-out-of-legendary-hip-hop-group-public-enemy/848795 "2020-03-05T02:29:18Z")
Story here Just when you thought this Presidential campaign could not get any more surreal: --- ## [On what foods should one NOT use hot sauce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-what-foods-should-one-not-use-hot-sauce/848721)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-what-foods-should-one-not-use-hot-sauce/848721 "2020-03-05T01:30:59Z")
Inspired by this thread, which asks what food to use hot sauce on . . . I should state from the start, that I find using the sweet hot sauces, such as Toad Sweat and others, on ice cream, cheesecake and other desserts t… --- ## [How do “The Office” writers justify Dwight being the top salesman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-office-writers-justify-dwight-being-the-top-salesman/437410)
**Author:** [@Baraqiyal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baraqiyal)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-the-office-writers-justify-dwight-being-the-top-salesman/437410 "2020-03-05T00:16:33Z")
Let’s face it, Dwight is a complete dweeb. He has virtually no people skills, and at times seems seems mentally ill (e.g., believing his computer has become sentient, killing his neighbor’s dog believing it is a werewolf… --- ## [New Orleans Tabasco and hot sauce, what do these condiments go on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-orleans-tabasco-and-hot-sauce-what-do-these-condiments-go-on/848691)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-orleans-tabasco-and-hot-sauce-what-do-these-condiments-go-on/848691 "2020-03-04T15:57:13Z")
I should have posted this while I was in New Orleans, but this will be a good reference as I definitely plan to go back. It seemed like Tabasco or some other hot sauce was present next to the ketchup bottle and salt and… --- ## [Allegro Non Troppo - Anyone can translate some Italian?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allegro-non-troppo-anyone-can-translate-some-italian/838032)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allegro-non-troppo-anyone-can-translate-some-italian/838032 "2020-03-04T03:51:18Z")
Okay, I did a quick search and briefly skimmed the results and didn’t see this being obviously discussed already. I watched the Adam-and-Eve segment from the movie Allegro Non Troppo on YouTube. Is there someone who ca… --- ## [Collard greens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collard-greens/848816)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collard-greens/848816 "2020-03-04T01:49:02Z")
I usually make collard greens for New Year’s Day, but I forgot this year. Ahm missin’ mah greens! I did have some at a restaurant last month, but they had caramelised onions in them and I found them too sweet. (Good, … --- ## [Movies You Like w/ No Likable Characters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-like-w-no-likable-characters/848377)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2020, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-like-w-no-likable-characters/848377 "2020-03-04T00:06:34Z")
It’s hard to think of many, but if I had to pick one, it would be “The Incident” (1967). It’s a great movie, too, a favorite of mine. It’s a straight-forward thriller (Martin Sheen’s first role, and possibly Beau Bridges… --- ## [James Lipton dies at 93.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-lipton-dies-at-93/848809)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-lipton-dies-at-93/848809 "2020-03-03T22:18:16Z")
I watched Inside the Actors Studio for many years. Lipton was always so organized with his questions on index cards. What started as a instructional class taught all of us about the craft of acting. RIP Mr Lipton --- ## [Help with a guitar chord](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-guitar-chord/848812)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-guitar-chord/848812 "2020-03-03T20:24:36Z")
What chord is the guy on the right playing at 0:15? Auto transcripts online call it out as C#dim but it doesn’t look (or sound like it to me). Regardless, I can’t make it sound like he makes it sound. I’m … --- ## [David Roback of Mazzy Star - Dead at 61](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-roback-of-mazzy-star-dead-at-61/848565)
**Author:** [@FluffyBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FluffyBob)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-roback-of-mazzy-star-dead-at-61/848565 "2020-03-03T19:12:09Z")
No shortage of haunting sad songs to mourn with I guess. :frowning: --- ## [Are these lines in this track from a movie or another artist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-lines-in-this-track-from-a-movie-or-another-artist/848883)
**Author:** [@TheSundial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheSundial)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-these-lines-in-this-track-from-a-movie-or-another-artist/848883 "2020-03-03T18:23:25Z")
I’ve wondered about this for awhile. The first sample at the beginning is obviously from The Matrix. 2:12 there is another line "Otherworld lifeforms, a fucking alien!" This doesn’t exactly sound like it’s from a movi… --- ## [Counterpoint in Rock/Pop music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counterpoint-in-rock-pop-music/848762)
**Author:** [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/counterpoint-in-rock-pop-music/848762 "2020-03-03T13:59:56Z")
At least, I think I’m using the term correctly. I was listening to Pandora today, and the Guess Who came on with, “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature.” I really love the last verse, where, “No Sugar Tonight,” is sung ove… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=435) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=437)