# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=473 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 474 --- ## [Johnny Cash's Kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-cashs-kids/842014)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2019, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-cashs-kids/842014 "2019-10-20T12:46:50Z")
The recent Ken Burns film noted JC had 4 children. However, only Roseanne Cash was spoke of. I believe there were/are four, all of whom moved to Ventura, CA after their parents divorce. Roseanne obviously had a music ca… --- ## [For all the cord cutters and OTA folks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-all-the-cord-cutters-and-ota-folks/841939)
**Author:** [@Bonnie14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonnie14)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-all-the-cord-cutters-and-ota-folks/841939 "2019-10-19T23:47:44Z")
Today is a major rescan day. Lots of channels are changing their frequency. If you use an OTA antenna you must rescan your TV. I post this because I have a TIVO and they have already screwed up my Thursday night recordi… --- ## [Netflix casts the cowboy bebop live action series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-casts-the-cowboy-bebop-live-action-series/832066)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-casts-the-cowboy-bebop-live-action-series/832066 "2019-10-19T22:30:03Z")
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/john-cho-to-star-in-netflixs-live-action-cowboy-bebop-adaptation/ar-BBVCHeF Interesting choices but im one of the people who liked the individual episodes but didn’t like the overall … --- ## [How the heck I'mma wash my neck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-heck-imma-wash-my-neck/841997)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-heck-imma-wash-my-neck/841997 "2019-10-19T21:56:19Z")
It ain’t gonna rain no more! I recently read that this song was originally published in the 1800s with over 90 verses. I know two. A boy was sitting on a railroad track His feet were full of blisters Tore his pants o… --- ## [Is there a better cast listing place than IMDb?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-better-cast-listing-place-than-imdb/841996)
**Author:** [@Calavera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calavera)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-better-cast-listing-place-than-imdb/841996 "2019-10-19T21:39:36Z")
A few years back, IMDb cast listings were pretty much watertight. If you’re wondering “Who’s that guy, where have I seen him before?” then all you needed to to is catch the name of the character he’s playing, and you cou… --- ## [Musicians Who Dislike New Music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-who-dislike-new-music/841927)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-who-dislike-new-music/841927 "2019-10-19T21:09:55Z")
Of course, I’m considering a vocalist a musician just to be clear. I think a few greats from the 60s/70s will always throw in a few current names, but I think its because they don’t wanna sound “old” (“get off my lawn” … --- ## [Other ways to eat Nabisco shredded wheat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-ways-to-eat-nabisco-shredded-wheat/841287)
**Author:** [@flaming\_yawn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flaming_yawn)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-ways-to-eat-nabisco-shredded-wheat/841287 "2019-10-19T03:39:52Z")
Those large size Nabisco shredded wheats are fine with milk and a sprinkle of sugar, I often ate for breakfast as a kid when all the cheerios or rice krispies were gone. I was wondering if anyone did anything else with t… --- ## [Replacement for cooking with Soy Sauce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacement-for-cooking-with-soy-sauce/841948)
**Author:** [@Cartooniverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cartooniverse)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2019, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/replacement-for-cooking-with-soy-sauce/841948 "2019-10-19T03:29:16Z")
Even Light Soy Sauce has a sodium content that’s beyond what I can enjoy. Anyone have a recipe for the basic flavors imparted by soy sauce that is nominally sodium-free? This isn’t a medical condition issue. I just can… --- ## [Has anyone read this short story? Science fiction, child grown in brand evaluation program.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-read-this-short-story-science-fiction-child-grown-in-brand-evaluation-program/841973)
**Author:** [@Private\_Bin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Private_Bin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-read-this-short-story-science-fiction-child-grown-in-brand-evaluation-program/841973 "2019-10-18T23:06:45Z")
It was about a kid who lived his entire life in a corral with other males in a isolated facility where they watch videos segments through a spine attachment. Protagonist sneaks through a hole in the wall into the adjoin… --- ## [God Finally Got Walter...Bill Macy Dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-finally-got-walter-bill-macy-dies/841966)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-finally-got-walter-bill-macy-dies/841966 "2019-10-18T22:51:44Z")
Bill Macy, who played Maude’s long-suffering husband Walter has passed away at 97. Here’s the link. I have to admit I was surprised to hear this. I thought he had been dead for many years. --- ## [is there a thread about new books being read?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-thread-about-new-books-being-read/841937)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-thread-about-new-books-being-read/841937 "2019-10-18T22:32:45Z")
I don’t see one, so will just post this here. Mods please move if need be. Crucible: 1917 to 1924 - The Long End of the Great War and the Birth of a New World. One of my favorite times in history to read about are th… --- ## [CSI: Miami - is this show a joke? (open 11/9 spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/csi-miami-is-this-show-a-joke-open-11-9-spoilers/517628)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/csi-miami-is-this-show-a-joke-open-11-9-spoilers/517628 "2019-10-18T21:32:13Z")
Being a fan of CSI (Vegas) I had the misfortune of watching CSI: Miami this week since there is a “trilogy” crossover between the three versions. Is it just me or is this an awful, awful show? You’ve got David Caruso, … --- ## [Anyone watching "Undone" on Amazon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-undone-on-amazon/841129)
**Author:** [@epbrown01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/epbrown01)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-undone-on-amazon/841129 "2019-10-18T21:01:22Z")
Just finished the first episode and have to say I really like the writing, though the lead character - Alma - has the potential to sour over time. --- ## [Define "Texas Lunch"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/define-texas-lunch/841680)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/define-texas-lunch/841680 "2019-10-18T19:45:48Z")
I know what it is. It is a a plate of a certain kind hot dogs with a thick skin split down the middle and filled with chopped onions and some sort of meat chili dressing served in a steamed bun. I enjoy this when I am in… --- ## [Name That Tune type trivia games](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-tune-type-trivia-games/841951)
**Author:** [@Author\_Balk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Author_Balk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-tune-type-trivia-games/841951 "2019-10-18T18:12:56Z")
I recently got Alexa. I found a game called Song Quiz. You pick a decade and they play seven clips of songs (usually containing the title of the song). The game is to name the title of song and artist. You can play again… --- ## [Ang Lee's "Gemini Man" at 120 fps. Seen it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ang-lees-gemini-man-at-120-fps-seen-it/841889)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ang-lees-gemini-man-at-120-fps-seen-it/841889 "2019-10-18T16:03:28Z")
Ang Lee’s action thriller Gemini Man, starring Will Smith, opened last Friday. Lee shot it in 4K 3D at 120 frames per second, five times the standard 24 fps. Unfortunately, no theaters in the US are capable of showing i… --- ## [Robert Forster has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-forster-has-died/841668)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-forster-has-died/841668 "2019-10-18T15:56:23Z")
Robert Forster, who appeared in over 100 films, has died after a brief battle with brain cancer. He was 78. He was so great in \*Jackie Brown \*. :frowning: --- ## [Why is "It's a Small World" so well known?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-its-a-small-world-so-well-known/841779)
**Author:** [@curwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/curwin)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-its-a-small-world-so-well-known/841779 "2019-10-18T12:48:18Z")
As far as I can tell “It’s a Small World” is only really known as a song played on rides in Disney parks. And yet - it’s very well known. First of all, I’m sure the popularity of the song is greater than the percentage … --- ## [Early Radio Edits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-radio-edits/841875)
**Author:** [@Author\_Balk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Author_Balk)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2019, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-radio-edits/841875 "2019-10-18T01:27:39Z")
Meaning released songs that had an “offensive” word edited out or replaced with an inoffensive word. The earliest one I can think of is Money by Pink Floyd. Were there any earlier? What other earlier songs had offensiv… --- ## [The Institute by Stephen King - anyone else read it? (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-institute-by-stephen-king-anyone-else-read-it-open-spoilers/841251)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-institute-by-stephen-king-anyone-else-read-it-open-spoilers/841251 "2019-10-17T23:57:00Z")
Audible tried to recruit me with a free book, so I decided to use it to pre-order the audiobook of the newest King book, The Institute. I was kind of excited to go into this one totally blind. I am not the biggest King f… --- ## [Members of successful bands who "dropped out" of the biz?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/members-of-successful-bands-who-dropped-out-of-the-biz/841593)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/members-of-successful-bands-who-dropped-out-of-the-biz/841593 "2019-10-17T22:37:08Z")
We’ve had a few threads recently mentioning The Cars and Ric Ocasek. This got me to thinking about David Robinson, who was a member of The Modern Lovers and then The Cars. He wasn’t a Drum God or anything, but he was c… --- ## [Forgot to show you guys this one](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgot-to-show-you-guys-this-one/840417)
**Author:** [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgot-to-show-you-guys-this-one/840417 "2019-10-17T21:52:02Z")
I finished this model back last November, and plumb forgot to share it with you guys. I saw it at Wonderfest, at the vendor table of a fellow named Sean Kyle, and although I didn’t buy one then, it preyed on my mind and… --- ## [What was that "zoom enhance" video from several years ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-that-zoom-enhance-video-from-several-years-ago/841804)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-that-zoom-enhance-video-from-several-years-ago/841804 "2019-10-17T19:55:17Z")
I remember seeing either a short youtube video, or an endless image stream, that was the ultimate in zoom-enhance. I can’t remember whether is was animation or real images. It went something like this: It started with… --- ## [Moon Songs (and other spaced out songs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moon-songs-and-other-spaced-out-songs/837366)
**Author:** [@saucywench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/saucywench)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/moon-songs-and-other-spaced-out-songs/837366 "2019-10-17T14:43:21Z")
One song per post please. Dancing In The Moonlight - King Harvest --- ## [Faggots: Can you use calves liver?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faggots-can-you-use-calves-liver/841765)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 1:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/faggots-can-you-use-calves-liver/841765 "2019-10-17T13:21:15Z")
I was looking up faggots recipes, and they all call for pig’s liver. I don’t think I’ve ever seen pig livers for sale. Can they be made with calves liver instead? Around here I can get beef liver, calf liver, and chic… --- ## [Spooky Halloween tv show suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spooky-halloween-tv-show-suggestions/841729)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spooky-halloween-tv-show-suggestions/841729 "2019-10-17T12:28:14Z")
I’m trying to find some cool stuff to watch in the Halloween spirit. I’m looking for shows, series or documentaries instead of the longer investment of a full movie. I’d love suggestions for non-fiction as well as fict… --- ## [Astronomy songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astronomy-songs/841326)
**Author:** [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2019, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/astronomy-songs/841326 "2019-10-17T00:41:25Z")
Let’s check out the music of the spheres. I’ll start the ball rolling with “Cassiopeia” by Sara Bareilles. “Anchored home in her interstellar sea but Poor lonely Cassiopeia So she sighs and she burns with desperation … --- ## [Sugar cookie mix + cream of tartar = snickerdoodles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sugar-cookie-mix-cream-of-tartar-snickerdoodles/841806)
**Author:** [@TaoPilot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TaoPilot)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sugar-cookie-mix-cream-of-tartar-snickerdoodles/841806 "2019-10-16T18:16:49Z")
I’ve been told that what makes snickerdoodles different from cinnamon covered sugar cookies is cream of tartar. So if I have a bag of pre-made sugar cookie mix, can I add cream of tartar and cinnamon and end up with sn… --- ## [Chicken Legs/Drumsticks/Breasts Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-legs-drumsticks-breasts-question/686394)
**Author:** [@Pauly01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pauly01)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-legs-drumsticks-breasts-question/686394 "2019-10-16T16:57:59Z")
I like to cook chicken breast because i know its healthy. However, its very hard to keep eating it daily as there is not much taste to it. I basically just cook it… dont put anything on it. I have ate chicken leg and … --- ## [Funky Winkerbean Kills Again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funky-winkerbean-kills-again/841061)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2019, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/funky-winkerbean-kills-again/841061 "2019-10-16T16:53:34Z")
Anyone familiar with the eternal strip about life in Westview knows that creator/writer Tom Batiuk has never hesitated to go dark. From Lisa’s teenage pregnancy in the original timeline, to her death from breast cancer i… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=472) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=474)