# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=50 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 51 --- ## [Words to old sitcom themes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-to-old-sitcom-themes/196603)
**Author:** [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/words-to-old-sitcom-themes/196603 "2025-11-21T16:37:07Z")
In a recent conversation with my wife, GingeroftheNorth, she told me that she always thought the lyrics to the theme from the sitcom Bewitched were: “Be-witched, bewitched, bewitched,bewitched,bewitched” and so on. I a… --- ## [Old-timers; what is "meat sauce" in this recipe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-timers-what-is-meat-sauce-in-this-recipe/1001667)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-timers-what-is-meat-sauce-in-this-recipe/1001667 "2025-11-20T22:01:04Z")
I’m part of a Facebook group that shares recipe cards from the '50s and '60s - a strange, dark time in American history, when “spicy” meant using salt and pepper, mayonnaise was considered one of the basic food groups, a… --- ## [Longest lasting first marriages of celebrities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-lasting-first-marriages-of-celebrities/480978)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/longest-lasting-first-marriages-of-celebrities/480978 "2025-11-20T15:24:27Z")
Simple rules: It has to be a legal marriage still standing or ending with the death of one of the spouses, it has to be a first marriage for both parties, and at least one party has to be a celebrity. To use the two mos… --- ## [Have you ever eaten at a Michelin-star restaurant (asked originally in 2018, I figured we'd revisit it)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-eaten-at-a-michelin-star-restaurant-asked-originally-in-2018-i-figured-wed-revisit-it/1024576)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-eaten-at-a-michelin-star-restaurant-asked-originally-in-2018-i-figured-wed-revisit-it/1024576 "2025-11-20T13:54:39Z")
Seven years have passed since I last asked this question. Since then we’ve had Dopers come and go, and of course, our experiences may have changed. So I ask again: have you ever eaten at a restaurant with a Michelin star… --- ## [Splitting the G?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/splitting-the-g/1024990)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/splitting-the-g/1024990 "2025-11-20T13:06:24Z")
I don’t drink very much or spend a lot of time stomping in bars. The best beer on tap is often Guinness, which I have drank for many years. Perhaps a year ago, barflies started mentioning “splitting the G” when they sa… --- ## [Voice modulation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voice-modulation/1024962)
**Author:** [@mglambo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mglambo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2025, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voice-modulation/1024962 "2025-11-20T04:16:48Z")
I play guitar and sing in what is basically a garage band with two friends. We do small gigs occasionally. Myself on vocals and acoustic guitar, one friend on electric guitar and the other friend on bass. My vocal rang… --- ## ['What do you make of this?' (A thread for recipes with stuff you have)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-make-of-this-a-thread-for-recipes-with-stuff-you-have/1024883)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-make-of-this-a-thread-for-recipes-with-stuff-you-have/1024883 "2025-11-19T23:53:32Z")
Have ingredients you’re not sure what to do with? Post here. I’ll start. Avocados, a tomato, and a red onion. --- ## [Recommend me some music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-music/373877)
**Author:** [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-music/373877 "2025-11-19T22:31:27Z")
My brother gave me a $30 iTunes card for my birthday and I think I need to expand my musical horizons a little bit. What I like: Choral music, particularly a capella and men’s chorus Interesting instrumental stuff Th… --- ## [Grilled cheese sandwich enhancer drops 11/6/2025](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-cheese-sandwich-enhancer-drops-11-6-2025/1024614)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilled-cheese-sandwich-enhancer-drops-11-6-2025/1024614 "2025-11-19T20:04:21Z")
First, let’s establish two facts about grilled cheese sandwiches: The bread must be buttery Mayo must also be spread on the outside of the bread for crispness and even more flavor These are facts, not opinions, and if… --- ## [Do they really turn off a theatrical movie if there's nobody watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-they-really-turn-off-a-theatrical-movie-if-theres-nobody-watching/1024821)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-they-really-turn-off-a-theatrical-movie-if-theres-nobody-watching/1024821 "2025-11-19T16:59:27Z")
Saw this on Reddit, but somebody said they were theater hopping and went into a theater with literally nobody in it when the movie started. After 15 minutes of the movie the screen suddenly turned off and all the lights … --- ## [Need a little lift? Check out the reviews for Ryan Murphy’s new show All’s Fair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-little-lift-check-out-the-reviews-for-ryan-murphy-s-new-show-all-s-fair/1024972)
**Author:** [@psychobunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychobunny)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-little-lift-check-out-the-reviews-for-ryan-murphy-s-new-show-all-s-fair/1024972 "2025-11-19T14:44:23Z")
Now technically this could be a good show. It’s by Ryan Murphy. It has Glenn Close. Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts. (However it also stars Kim Kardashian). Audiences don’t hate it. It has a 65% audience score on rotten to… --- ## [Successful albums, but the success was primarily due to someone other than the artist or band](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/successful-albums-but-the-success-was-primarily-due-to-someone-other-than-the-artist-or-band/1024778)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/successful-albums-but-the-success-was-primarily-due-to-someone-other-than-the-artist-or-band/1024778 "2025-11-19T13:40:39Z")
A couple I can think of: Bat Out of Hell by Meat Loaf. It was more of a Jim Steinman album than a Meat Loaf (Marvin Aday) album. Subsequent albums by Meat Loaf without Steinman were poorly received. Transformer by Lou … --- ## [Horror Movies That Actually Scare You](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horror-movies-that-actually-scare-you/1024126)
**Author:** [@IMadeLem0nade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMadeLem0nade)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horror-movies-that-actually-scare-you/1024126 "2025-11-19T00:54:21Z")
I am having a date and I need some movies that have scared you, made you jump, or generally just have that quality of creepiness. Not some cheesy movies, but I need some movies that have actually scared you. If you don’t… --- ## [Guillermo del Toro Frankenstein Movie Discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guillermo-del-toro-frankenstein-movie-discussion/1024276)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guillermo-del-toro-frankenstein-movie-discussion/1024276 "2025-11-18T21:03:22Z")
I saw this Thursday night and was quite impressed by the story he put together. Despite it being rather long at 2-1/2 hours it held my interest, and of course the special effects was outstanding. I highly recommend seei… --- ## [An album with an old friend](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-album-with-an-old-friend/1012678)
**Author:** [@xtenkfarpl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xtenkfarpl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-album-with-an-old-friend/1012678 "2025-11-18T19:53:01Z")
For the last few months an old university friend & I have been collaborating on an album of assorted tracks. It’s finally ready, so I thought I would share a pointer. ’ https://davidaharley.bandcamp.com/album/farewell-… --- ## [Persimmons are boring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persimmons-are-boring/1024905)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/persimmons-are-boring/1024905 "2025-11-18T16:52:53Z")
I realized I had never eaten a persimmon before, so I bought a couple of likely-looking ones from our local orchardist. I bought one of each kind: the squat, oblate type and the heart-shaped type. I read that the latt… --- ## [Poker Face (Natasha Lyonne, not Lady Gaga)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-face-natasha-lyonne-not-lady-gaga/978928)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poker-face-natasha-lyonne-not-lady-gaga/978928 "2025-11-18T01:39:57Z")
New series called Poker Face. The opening credits uses the old simple yellow fonts and episode titles to deliberately start the show off with an old feel, and that may have primed me for it, but it reminds me of the old … --- ## [Does/did anyone else live in a family with a 'weekly' menu plan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-did-anyone-else-live-in-a-family-with-a-weekly-menu-plan/1024891)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-did-anyone-else-live-in-a-family-with-a-weekly-menu-plan/1024891 "2025-11-17T18:50:14Z")
By the time I reached grade school years, my mother declared she hated the task of deciding menus for the family. She didn’t object to the cooking/shopping part (my older sibs had for years pretty much already taken ove… --- ## [New "Naked Gun" movie starting Liam Neeson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-naked-gun-movie-starting-liam-neeson/1016612)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 196\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-naked-gun-movie-starting-liam-neeson/1016612 "2025-11-17T17:02:14Z")
I loved the originals growing up. It will be hard to recreate that combination of deadpan and total absurdity of the originals, but I think there are some promising signs in this teaser. One thing I think … --- ## [Making gravy tonight (maybe)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-gravy-tonight-maybe/1024785)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-gravy-tonight-maybe/1024785 "2025-11-17T14:23:21Z")
I will be making fried chicken cutlets tonight so not a lot of drippings. I was thinking of adding some of the seasoned flour and maybe butter for the rue if more fat needed. Ok so now I have chicken broth, cream and b… --- ## [Todd Snider has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todd-snider-has-died/1024889)
**Author:** [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/todd-snider-has-died/1024889 "2025-11-17T00:25:52Z")
I was supposed to see Todd Snider last night, but the show was cancelled. I can’t quite figure out what really happened, but my interpretation is he got assaulted in Salt Lake City, enough to go to the hospital. He was t… --- ## [Best kids science books that aren't picture books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-kids-science-books-that-arent-picture-books/1024885)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-kids-science-books-that-arent-picture-books/1024885 "2025-11-16T15:04:47Z")
My seven year old is obsessed with reading, and is reading well above her grade level. She also likes science, so I was gonna get her a science book to read. But all the kids science books I see recommended are picture … --- ## [Illustrated children's book about clubs and Roberts Rules (from the 1970s)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illustrated-childrens-book-about-clubs-and-roberts-rules-from-the-1970s/1024899)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/illustrated-childrens-book-about-clubs-and-roberts-rules-from-the-1970s/1024899 "2025-11-16T14:37:10Z")
As part of my nostalgia kick, I’m trying to remember a book I read in 1975 or so, when I was in elementary school. It explained how a club should be organized (with example constitutions), and run (with descriptions of h… --- ## [Is there a science fiction equivalent of GOOSEBUMPS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-science-fiction-equivalent-of-goosebumps/1024584)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-science-fiction-equivalent-of-goosebumps/1024584 "2025-11-16T01:29:37Z")
Title sums it up. I have grandnieces too old for Seuss and not old enough for Asimov, with kind of a warped sense of humor. Any YA SF literary recommendations? --- ## [Andor Season 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andor-season-2/1014741)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 353\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/andor-season-2/1014741 "2025-11-15T21:59:22Z")
A season two trailer (more of a teaser) has dropped. Mostly with quotes saying how great season 1 was. A few short snippets. Hope it’s good - recent Star Wars hasn’t been the best (I kind of liked Skeleton Crew) … --- ## [More on 2001: A Space Odyssey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-on-2001-a-space-odyssey/1024866)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-on-2001-a-space-odyssey/1024866 "2025-11-15T13:54:52Z")
Since this thread was closed: 2001: A Space Odyssey Just came across this 2018 NYT article about Douglas Rain, the voice of HAL (who died later that year): https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/30/movies/hal-2001-a-space-odys… --- ## [The SAG awards are getting a name-change](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sag-awards-are-getting-a-name-change/1024872)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sag-awards-are-getting-a-name-change/1024872 "2025-11-15T13:42:30Z")
I don’t know that it was a needed change to “Actor Awards presented by Sag-Aftra”, but I guess it keeps them in the headlines --- ## [What one particular song best represents a particular country in your opinion?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-one-particular-song-best-represents-a-particular-country-in-your-opinion/1024812)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-one-particular-song-best-represents-a-particular-country-in-your-opinion/1024812 "2025-11-15T03:12:34Z")
Please note the three aspects contained in that question. One song. One country. Your opinion. The only way to get that wrong is if you skip any of those three aspects just to shoehorn your pick. If you pick a “used-t… --- ## [I talked to Paul Shaffer today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-talked-to-paul-shaffer-today/304195)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-talked-to-paul-shaffer-today/304195 "2025-11-15T02:38:44Z")
Really! The story: I publish a newsletter that covers the IMAX film industry. At a conference a couple of weeks ago, they screened one of the very first IMAX movies, North of Superior, released in 1971. The film include… --- ## [One day in Toronto later this month](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-day-in-toronto-later-this-month/1024856)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2025, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-day-in-toronto-later-this-month/1024856 "2025-11-14T22:37:45Z")
Stopping off there on a drive. Any hotel or restaurant or don’t miss recommendations? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=49) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=51)