# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=479 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 480 --- ## [American food in an ethnic restaurant](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-food-in-an-ethnic-restaurant/840639)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-food-in-an-ethnic-restaurant/840639 "2019-09-27T02:59:15Z")
I was at a Mexican restaurant this afternoon and noticed there was an “American food” section for hamburgers and chicken tenders. So who out there is eating those foods at a Mexican restaurant, or any other “ethnic” res… --- ## ["Undercover Billionaire" -- anyone watch it? (no spoilers in the OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undercover-billionaire-anyone-watch-it-no-spoilers-in-the-op/840859)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/undercover-billionaire-anyone-watch-it-no-spoilers-in-the-op/840859 "2019-09-27T02:26:57Z")
It was 8 episodes and the finale was last night. My wife and I really enjoyed it. Did anyone else see it? Thoughts? The challenge: he starts with only $100 and a truck, and in 90 days build a business that would be wo… --- ## [who does a newer cover of bizarre love triangle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-a-newer-cover-of-bizarre-love-triangle/840686)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-a-newer-cover-of-bizarre-love-triangle/840686 "2019-09-26T21:51:04Z")
I’ve heard it in target about 3 different times its sung by a female sounding voice and its faster with a more “rock” guitar sound than the original … the first time i heard it i almost didn’t know what it was … anyone… --- ## [What are these things on a painting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-things-on-a-painting/840810)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-things-on-a-painting/840810 "2019-09-26T20:38:20Z")
Third photo down, “Maestà.” the thin black squiggles over each sholder (above the wings) of each of the ugly angels. --- ## [South Park season 23 opener Wednesday night.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-season-23-opener-wednesday-night/840775)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/south-park-season-23-opener-wednesday-night/840775 "2019-09-26T16:26:10Z")
South Park season 23 starts on Wednesday at 10:00 on Comedy Central. --- ## [Some info on the missing scenes from"Freaks" (1932)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-info-on-the-missing-scenes-from-freaks-1932/840820)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-info-on-the-missing-scenes-from-freaks-1932/840820 "2019-09-26T14:46:53Z")
This was on TCM this past week. They mentioned about 30 minutes of footage that (presumably) Mayer wanted cut. This page gives an outline of the script, and highlights in red what happened in the cut footage. --- ## [How far would you be OK with your spouse going? (making out with someone else on TV)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-would-you-be-ok-with-your-spouse-going-making-out-with-someone-else-on-tv/840704)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-would-you-be-ok-with-your-spouse-going-making-out-with-someone-else-on-tv/840704 "2019-09-26T13:40:19Z")
Kirk Cameron is known for his stance that he won’t kiss any woman on TV who isn’t his wife. Suppose that you are married to a movie actor or actress - how far would you be OK with your spouse going, in terms of making o… --- ## [Dan Simmons apparently has no use for Islam...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dan-simmons-apparently-has-no-use-for-islam/352333)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dan-simmons-apparently-has-no-use-for-islam/352333 "2019-09-26T03:01:45Z")
http://www.dansimmons.com/news/message.htm Reads like a Chick tract at times. But who here believes that Dan Simmons begged ignorance of Syracuse (not the one in New York, of course)? --- ## [New Jurassic World Short Film: Battle at Big Rock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-jurassic-world-short-film-battle-at-big-rock/840308)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-jurassic-world-short-film-battle-at-big-rock/840308 "2019-09-26T01:22:10Z")
Found here Jurassic World was hot garbage. The second one was a little better but I love dinosaurs so I watched this and it is pretty neat. It’s not a fan film; it is by the movie creators. My favorite part are the vign… --- ## [Stand-out horror anthology episodes besides Night Gallery and Twilight Zone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stand-out-horror-anthology-episodes-besides-night-gallery-and-twilight-zone/840000)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stand-out-horror-anthology-episodes-besides-night-gallery-and-twilight-zone/840000 "2019-09-25T23:00:05Z")
…or besides X-Files. For some reason something called “One Step Beyond” came recommended to me on Youtube. A haunted U-Boat episode with Werner Klemperer. I keep meaning to stop it, but its pretty good. I think I’ve on… --- ## [First Literary Detective to Use Computers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-literary-detective-to-use-computers/840688)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-literary-detective-to-use-computers/840688 "2019-09-25T21:23:00Z")
Who was the first major fictional detective to use PCs in his/her investigations? The earliest one I can remember was V. I. Warshawski (at least in her movie), and “use” is a slight exaggeration. The golden age of hard b… --- ## [Canadian TV show - Corner Gas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-tv-show-corner-gas/840476)
**Author:** [@Sefton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sefton)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canadian-tv-show-corner-gas/840476 "2019-09-25T20:05:11Z")
I was looking for light comedy, and an Amazon search led me to Corner Gas, a series about a gas station in Saskatchewan. It has a huge fanbase in Canada, and though I haven’t found it as funny as the reviews suggest, the… --- ## [First fiction you read, in which you remember a character had religion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-fiction-you-read-in-which-you-remember-a-character-had-religion/840298)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-fiction-you-read-in-which-you-remember-a-character-had-religion/840298 "2019-09-25T19:36:46Z")
And please, don’t include the scriptures of a faith as fiction. I read a lot of books as a kid and perhaps some of the characters were shown as attending church, or something similar. A lot of books, for kids anyway, s… --- ## [Terrence Howard at the Emmys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terrence-howard-at-the-emmys/840750)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terrence-howard-at-the-emmys/840750 "2019-09-25T18:43:22Z")
Terrence shocked and confused many with his interview for KTLA on the red carpet. He announced he would quit acting for good because… “I was able to open up the flower of life properly and find the real wave conjugation… --- ## [Peaky Blinders, subtitles needed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peaky-blinders-subtitles-needed/840594)
**Author:** [@Teddie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teddie)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peaky-blinders-subtitles-needed/840594 "2019-09-25T17:39:48Z")
As a Brit, who is Welsh, brought up on UK tv which consists of all the UK accents watching British tv is obviously not a problem with regards to strong UK accents. I remember in the 90’s many US friends had issues watch… --- ## [Resolved: Monty Python were funnier on vinyl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-monty-python-were-funnier-on-vinyl/840695)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-monty-python-were-funnier-on-vinyl/840695 "2019-09-25T14:30:21Z")
I’ve been a fan of Monty Python since a schoolmate introduced me to Monty Python and the Holy Grail when we were in the sixth or seventh grade. Since reruns of the original TV series weren’t shown in our area, I remembe… --- ## [If boneless chicken breasts were cheaper than boneless chicken thighs, why would one buy the thighs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-boneless-chicken-breasts-were-cheaper-than-boneless-chicken-thighs-why-would-one-buy-the-thighs/840705)
**Author:** [@D18](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D18)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-boneless-chicken-breasts-were-cheaper-than-boneless-chicken-thighs-why-would-one-buy-the-thighs/840705 "2019-09-25T00:01:28Z")
Yesterday at Costco, boneless chicken breasts were a dollar cheaper per kilogram than boneless chicken thighs. They had a big coffin fridge full of each, so obviously thought they would both sell well. I would have tho… --- ## [Between Two Ferns, Netflix movie. Worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/between-two-ferns-netflix-movie-worth-it/840772)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/between-two-ferns-netflix-movie-worth-it/840772 "2019-09-24T22:45:01Z")
I love the skits, but I don’t know if I can take a whole movie. Does anyone know if it’s worth my time? --- ## [Community Supported Agriculture: Tell me about your CSA!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-supported-agriculture-tell-me-about-your-csa/840561)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-supported-agriculture-tell-me-about-your-csa/840561 "2019-09-24T21:52:18Z")
Do you have a share in a community supported agriculture program (CSA)? How does your service work? What kinds of things do you get? Do they deliver or do you have to pick it up? Do you get to choose your items or do yo… --- ## [The Shining - in a theater near you!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-shining-in-a-theater-near-you/840770)
**Author:** [@Patch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-shining-in-a-theater-near-you/840770 "2019-09-24T19:44:53Z")
The Shining is being re-released this week in theaters. I heard it was this weekend, but it’s showing up this Thursday in a theater near me. Check your local listings! The movie scared the hell out of me growing up. … --- ## [Gene Wolfe has died. Author of the Book of the New Sun and much more.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gene-wolfe-has-died-author-of-the-book-of-the-new-sun-and-much-more/832589)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gene-wolfe-has-died-author-of-the-book-of-the-new-sun-and-much-more/832589 "2019-09-24T19:20:29Z")
Sad day for any fan of science fiction or just brilliant minds in general. Gene Wolfe has died. I’ve read several of his novels, but the Book of the New Sun is my nominee for the title “Science Fiction’s Lord of the Ri… --- ## [Constraints on mall fast food restaurants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/constraints-on-mall-fast-food-restaurants/840627)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/constraints-on-mall-fast-food-restaurants/840627 "2019-09-24T16:50:29Z")
I’ve often thought that it would be possible to make decent money starting a chain of fast food barbecue restaurants in big Canadian malls. Although these restaurants are ubiquitous in South America, and often very good… --- ## [Looking for a song. Spanish Guitar and army marching](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-song-spanish-guitar-and-army-marching/840640)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-song-spanish-guitar-and-army-marching/840640 "2019-09-24T16:42:45Z")
I’m looking for a song with spanish guitar, I thought it was Jose Faliciano originally - I know it’s a famous guitarist… It was suppose to simulate and army division going into battle, fighting, then retreating. Anyone… --- ## [Invader Zim; Enter the Florpus! (Netflix movie)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invader-zim-enter-the-florpus-netflix-movie/840347)
**Author:** [@MacTech](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MacTech)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/invader-zim-enter-the-florpus-netflix-movie/840347 "2019-09-24T16:18:02Z")
What’s THIS?!? An Invader Zim movie that’s just as GOOD as the series?!? NOT SCIENTIFICALLY POSSIBLE! :wink: Seriously though, very well done revival, it feels like a long episode of the series, all voice actors are b… --- ## [The Definitive Jazz Recordings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-definitive-jazz-recordings/840631)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-definitive-jazz-recordings/840631 "2019-09-24T16:07:49Z")
I’ve been enjoying the Ken Burns series on Country Music. I’ve always liked the classics, but don’t know a lot about the origins of bluegrass or country, and it is more interesting than one might suppose. Over 16.5 hou… --- ## [so in your opinion was dc's new 52 comics flops or not ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-in-your-opinion-was-dcs-new-52-comics-flops-or-not/840737)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-in-your-opinion-was-dcs-new-52-comics-flops-or-not/840737 "2019-09-24T15:21:57Z")
this article says so:Why DC's NEW 52 Comic Reboot Was A Mistake and heres some more on yet another reboot:DC's Rebirth Finally Erases New 52 Changes With the second reboot, it sounds like they’re trying to have their c… --- ## [Marcia Brady - Shorts or a Skirt?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marcia-brady-shorts-or-a-skirt/840612)
**Author:** [@Carryon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carryon)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marcia-brady-shorts-or-a-skirt/840612 "2019-09-24T12:36:40Z")
Here are the Brady’s singing “Sunshine Day.” What is Marcia wearing? They look like shorts to me, but some of the comments say skirt. Anyone from the 70s remember? --- ## [Best Subtle Moment in a Movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-subtle-moment-in-a-movie/421899)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-subtle-moment-in-a-movie/421899 "2019-09-24T00:55:02Z")
Ground rules: Has to be extremely subtle, something that you missed the first few times you saw the movie or something that someone had to point out to you Something the director wanted you to see. Some guy tripping i… --- ## [Did anyone besides me wonder if Ad Astra was based on Nourse's Scavengers in Space?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-besides-me-wonder-if-ad-astra-was-based-on-nourses-scavengers-in-space/840714)
**Author:** [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anyone-besides-me-wonder-if-ad-astra-was-based-on-nourses-scavengers-in-space/840714 "2019-09-23T23:33:34Z")
Alan E. Nourse’s old science fiction tale \[del\]Scavengers in Space\[/del\] Rocket to Limbo begins with the phrase ad astra. And it’s a conventional slower-than-light-speed “generation” star ship in the first chapter, whic… --- ## [Aron Eisenberg - Nog on Deep Space 9 has passed away.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aron-eisenberg-nog-on-deep-space-9-has-passed-away/840650)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aron-eisenberg-nog-on-deep-space-9-has-passed-away/840650 "2019-09-23T21:20:12Z")
Nog originally was Jake Sisko’s childhood friend and a minor character. The role expanded in later seasons as Nog became the first Ferengi to join star fleet.Nog’s best episode portrayed ptsd after a extended battle with… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=478) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=480)