# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=517 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 518 --- ## [Game of Thrones 8.04 "The Last of the Starks" 5/5/2019 \[Show discussion\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-8-04-the-last-of-the-starks-5-5-2019-show-discussion/833524)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 691\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-8-04-the-last-of-the-starks-5-5-2019-show-discussion/833524 "2019-05-15T16:11:39Z")
This is for show discussion with the show as its own entity. No book talk. Using book knowledge to guess about the ending of the show is the perfect thing to discuss in this show/book thread, not this one. Open spoilers… --- ## [Inspiring movies about other sciences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inspiring-movies-about-other-sciences/833925)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2019, 9:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inspiring-movies-about-other-sciences/833925 "2019-05-15T09:24:37Z")
I’m a substitute teacher. Today, I was teaching science, and the plans called for me to show the class Apollo 13. OK, that’s not a bad movie for a science class, since it’s an inspiring true story about sciency stuff… … --- ## [SNL on 5/4/19 was one of the better ones in a while](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-on-5-4-19-was-one-of-the-better-ones-in-a-while/833537)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-on-5-4-19-was-one-of-the-better-ones-in-a-while/833537 "2019-05-14T19:35:05Z")
Modern day SNL is much funnier than the 90s version IMO, even though I think the cast from the 90s was one of the most talented (Farley, Hartman, Spade, Myers, Carvey, Sandler, Rock, etc) But anyway, the intro monologue… --- ## [Tell me why VEEP isn't the worse show in history.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-why-veep-isnt-the-worse-show-in-history/831884)
**Author:** [@Marine\_One](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marine_One)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-why-veep-isnt-the-worse-show-in-history/831884 "2019-05-14T18:58:36Z")
Tried to watch the season opener on Sunday. I guess I’m just not a cool, hip judge of cutting edge humor, but it’s still the most awful show ever. Still the same idiots screaming for no reason. Don’t care if they’re D… --- ## [Line of Duty (Season 5)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/line-of-duty-season-5/832188)
**Author:** [@Stanislaus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stanislaus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/line-of-duty-season-5/832188 "2019-05-14T17:08:33Z")
What if Ted’s bent though? Seriously, for those of you haven’t seen BBC series Line of Duty, find it and watch it now. Its a brilliantly written police series following an anti-corruption unit that gradually over the se… --- ## [Great Realistic Minimalist Horror](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-realistic-minimalist-horror/833661)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-realistic-minimalist-horror/833661 "2019-05-14T12:31:33Z")
I saw “Room For Rent” (2019) and I had no idea it was a horror movie. I don’t like gore, and I like a good story. I think its why I’ve stayed away from the genre. Although I don’t remember gore, I couldn’t stand “Rosemar… --- ## [Arrow Season 7](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrow-season-7/822748)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrow-season-7/822748 "2019-05-14T06:56:58Z")
Arrow premieres October 15. I don’t know how many Dopers are still watching this show, but since I’m doing the other Arrowverse shows, I’ll throw this one in for completeness. The trailers, at least, look interesting e… --- ## [Top 10 Greatest Films According To 358 Directors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-greatest-films-according-to-358-directors/833147)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 6:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-greatest-films-according-to-358-directors/833147 "2019-05-14T06:16:26Z")
Tokyo Story - Yasujiro Ozu (1953) = 2. 2001: A Space Odyssey – Stanley Kubrick (1968) = 2. Citizen Kane – Orson Welles (1941) 8 ½ - Federico Fellini (1963) Taxi Driver – Martin Scorsese (1976) Apocalypse Now – Franc… --- ## [Doris Day had died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doris-day-had-died/833896)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doris-day-had-died/833896 "2019-05-14T05:06:19Z")
BBC article… --- ## [Drum Kit Foot Pedal Sliding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drum-kit-foot-pedal-sliding/833867)
**Author:** [@molten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/molten)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drum-kit-foot-pedal-sliding/833867 "2019-05-14T05:03:49Z")
Over time, relatively quickly, the foot pedal slides to the right and away from the large drum. There is a carpet. The large drum itself is sliding away – forward, but much slower. How do I handle this? --- ## [Whiskey drinkers: do you ever cheat on your best girl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiskey-drinkers-do-you-ever-cheat-on-your-best-girl/833882)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2019, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whiskey-drinkers-do-you-ever-cheat-on-your-best-girl/833882 "2019-05-14T01:50:17Z")
I’m a confirmed Bourbon man. I like an occasional good Irish whiskey. I sometimes enjoy rye. I would never allow a bottle of Canadian whisky in my house…too puckeringly sweet. Tonight I have no Bourbon in the house, … --- ## [R.I.P. Norma Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-norma-miller/833627)
**Author:** [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-norma-miller/833627 "2019-05-13T18:17:22Z")
Was just looking up some earlier performances by the “Queen of Swing” and happened to notice that she died just two days ago, at the age of 99. Ooh, now that is a movie I would like to see. Where will they get the dan… --- ## [I'm going to be in New Orleans for a day -- recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-be-in-new-orleans-for-a-day-recommendations/833739)
**Author:** [@Meltdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meltdown)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-going-to-be-in-new-orleans-for-a-day-recommendations/833739 "2019-05-13T17:22:09Z")
In a couple of weeks I’m going to attend a conference in New Orleans. The conference starts on Monday, and I’m flying in on Sunday, due to arrive at around noon. So I’ve got Sunday afternoon and evening to kill. My ho… --- ## [Why do my cakes keep coming out flat? (need answer fast)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-my-cakes-keep-coming-out-flat-need-answer-fast/833868)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 2:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-my-cakes-keep-coming-out-flat-need-answer-fast/833868 "2019-05-13T14:26:06Z")
I am just trying to make simple lazy day cakes – about the simplest white cake recipe there is. Butter, sugar, egg, baking powder, salt, flour, milk. I have made them innumerable times before with success. Although my e… --- ## [Peggy Lipton dead at 72](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peggy-lipton-dead-at-72/833843)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peggy-lipton-dead-at-72/833843 "2019-05-13T13:45:23Z")
RIP --- ## [Murphy Brown reboot. Woohoo!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murphy-brown-reboot-woohoo/807414)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/murphy-brown-reboot-woohoo/807414 "2019-05-13T02:08:38Z")
Finally, a reboot that actually makes sense. Imagine Murphy’s reaction to fake news and the media’s preoccupation with celebrity activism. I’d love to see Murphy’s sarcastic remarks to Lena Dunham and the rest of that b… --- ## [Cobra Kai... WOW!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cobra-kai-wow/833874)
**Author:** [@smokey78](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smokey78)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2019, 12:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cobra-kai-wow/833874 "2019-05-13T00:32:05Z")
I randomly saw a preview clip on Youtube for this series and decided to binge watch. WOW, they did a reboot/return just right… I had not even known it premiered last year and that it was Karate Kid over 30 years later.… --- ## [How can I improve my visualization skill?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-improve-my-visualization-skill/833855)
**Author:** [@JakeRS](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JakeRS)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-improve-my-visualization-skill/833855 "2019-05-12T20:35:03Z")
I don’t have complete aphantasia (lack of imagination), but my visualizing skills pretty much suck, I can kind of imagine a face of a person I know, but it’s very vague and gets lost in a second or two. I can also not re… --- ## [Is there any real difference between Gouda and Edam?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-real-difference-between-gouda-and-edam/833598)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-real-difference-between-gouda-and-edam/833598 "2019-05-12T20:21:28Z")
The two most famous Dutch cheeses. Both made from cows milk. Taste identical. Is this some scurrilous Dutchman scam to market one cheese as two? Or am I missing a subtle flavor difference? --- ## [What's a good porky soup for spring?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-porky-soup-for-spring/833809)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-good-porky-soup-for-spring/833809 "2019-05-12T17:55:40Z")
So… I have been making a lot of stir fries out of pork chops. The store near me had nice center cut boneless chops on sale for the month of March. But, one time I went they were out but had a big pack of random bone-in … --- ## [Huxley to Orwell: My Hellish Vision of the Future is Better Than Yours](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huxley-to-orwell-my-hellish-vision-of-the-future-is-better-than-yours/833836)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huxley-to-orwell-my-hellish-vision-of-the-future-is-better-than-yours/833836 "2019-05-12T11:44:28Z")
--- ## [Game of Thrones 8.03 "The Long Night" 4/28/19 \[Show discussion\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-8-03-the-long-night-4-28-19-show-discussion/833190)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 806\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-8-03-the-long-night-4-28-19-show-discussion/833190 "2019-05-12T02:14:39Z")
No book talk. This is for discussion of the show. Using book knowledge to guess about the ending of the show is the perfect thing to discuss in this show/book thread, not this one. Open spoilers about the show once it b… --- ## [Eddie Izzard, Fox Theater, Atlanta, May 11. Anyone else going?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eddie-izzard-fox-theater-atlanta-may-11-anyone-else-going/832743)
**Author:** [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2019, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eddie-izzard-fox-theater-atlanta-may-11-anyone-else-going/832743 "2019-05-12T00:46:51Z")
Just got my ticket! Woot! Never seen him live. --- ## [What's a 'normal' amount of bacon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-normal-amount-of-bacon/755788)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-normal-amount-of-bacon/755788 "2019-05-11T20:35:59Z")
No, seriously. I know all of the joke answers. A John Wayne movie was playing today, and a woman was going to make his character breakfast. He wanted four eggs and ‘plenty of bacon’. In my mind, I imagined him chowin… --- ## [Suggest a wine for my dinner tonight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-wine-for-my-dinner-tonight/833773)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-a-wine-for-my-dinner-tonight/833773 "2019-05-11T20:17:14Z")
I know nothing about wine, but I’m having a special dinner tonight. Here is the menu and wine list. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a045de28c56a825eddffe9d/t/5c2f96e1aa4a99a6e5d5b094/1546622698174/Casa+Menu+Oct+… --- ## [Cobra Kai Season 2 discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cobra-kai-season-2-discussion-thread/831177)
**Author:** [@Dragwyr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragwyr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cobra-kai-season-2-discussion-thread/831177 "2019-05-11T19:25:35Z")
The trailer for season 2 of Cobra Kai was just released. My initial thoughts. It’s looking like the season will focus on competition between the two dojos as well as the further development of Johnny’s so… --- ## [IT - part 2 trailer- bloody hell!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-part-2-trailer-bloody-hell/833766)
**Author:** [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-part-2-trailer-bloody-hell/833766 "2019-05-11T14:21:48Z")
Is it just me or is that one of thescariest trailers of recent times, I’m not easily unnerved but…that was damn creepy, especially the old lady “freezing”. I didn’t catch the first part of this reboot, if this trailer i… --- ## [GOT: What does the Night King want? (Spoilers up to current episode)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-what-does-the-night-king-want-spoilers-up-to-current-episode/833396)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-what-does-the-night-king-want-spoilers-up-to-current-episode/833396 "2019-05-11T06:44:47Z")
The Night King in Game of Thrones is one of the most fearsome baddies ever to appear on page and screen. Nearly immortal and indestructible, he can resurrect and control the dead. Mostly what we’ve seen him do with his… --- ## [Am I the only one who dislikes more pizza toppings than likes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-dislikes-more-pizza-toppings-than-likes/833247 "2019-05-11T04:50:28Z")
There’s only a few I like: cheese tomato broccoli pepperoni any bell pepper onions only if they’re diced, and in moderation, considering that we can all agree that there’s nothing more disgusting, more hideous, tha… --- ## [GOT: What's the point of the Three-Eyed Raven? (With current spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-whats-the-point-of-the-three-eyed-raven-with-current-spoilers/833497)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2019, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-whats-the-point-of-the-three-eyed-raven-with-current-spoilers/833497 "2019-05-11T03:17:28Z")
Feel free to bring in TV or books as sources. So the Night King wants (wanted) to kill the TER because somehow that will erase mankind’s memory. So what? The TER lived basically by himself for thousands (?) of years a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=516) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=518)