# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=519 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 520 --- ## [Best storebought chicken broth/stock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-storebought-chicken-broth-stock/833411)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-storebought-chicken-broth-stock/833411 "2019-05-06T03:55:19Z")
What’s a decent soup for sippin’ in the grocery aisles? Yes, of course, homemade chicken stock is a zillion times better, but sometimes, ya just want something a little faster, a little easier, a little more accessible. … --- ## [More short story help - creepy kid on a dock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-short-story-help-creepy-kid-on-a-dock/833450)
**Author:** [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-short-story-help-creepy-kid-on-a-dock/833450 "2019-05-05T23:39:25Z")
I am looking for a creepy story - maybe about a black-eyed kid - and a guy with a boat approaching a dock. Any help? --- ## [crema de agave rosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crema-de-agave-rosa/833517)
**Author:** [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crema-de-agave-rosa/833517 "2019-05-05T18:45:52Z")
I bought a bottle of crema de agave rosa in February in Mexico. I haven’t opened it, but now it’s clear, not pink. Anybody know why? Will it taste different? --- ## [I finally caved and bought myself a Keurig. So, what K-Cups do you recommend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-finally-caved-and-bought-myself-a-keurig-so-what-k-cups-do-you-recommend/832994)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-finally-caved-and-bought-myself-a-keurig-so-what-k-cups-do-you-recommend/832994 "2019-05-05T16:58:56Z")
Most of you probably don’t recognize me because I like to lurk – unless it’s a coffee thread, in which I’ll jump in with both feet. I love me some good coffee and have always expounded the benefits of a good roast and a … --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 12, Episode 21 (May 2, 2019) -- "The Plagiarism Schism"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-12-episode-21-may-2-2019-the-plagiarism-schism/833366)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-12-episode-21-may-2-2019-the-plagiarism-schism/833366 "2019-05-05T13:53:13Z")
I am starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## [have you or would you try these drink combos...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-or-would-you-try-these-drink-combos/833353)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-or-would-you-try-these-drink-combos/833353 "2019-05-05T10:52:49Z")
here’s the list …some sound pretty good some don’t and well some just need to be forgotten https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/beverages/20-bizarre-beverage-combinations-you-wont-believe-people-drink/ss-AAAK5NL?li=BB… --- ## [shall I go see a Broadway play?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shall-i-go-see-a-broadway-play/833191)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2019, 7:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shall-i-go-see-a-broadway-play/833191 "2019-05-05T07:43:25Z")
I did not like the show Murphey Brown but there was a great line from Corky about Manhattan - “We have the Statue of Liberty, MOMA, the Empire State building, Broadway. We never go to any of them, but we know they are th… --- ## [Help me identify this ringtone from 2007's Jekyll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-this-ringtone-from-2007s-jekyll/833178)
**Author:** [@TGWATY](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TGWATY)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-this-ringtone-from-2007s-jekyll/833178 "2019-05-04T15:04:42Z")
You can hear it here I would like to set it as my own ringtone. --- ## [Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom - what did they do to the actors' faces?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom-what-did-they-do-to-the-actors-faces/833364)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jurassic-world-fallen-kingdom-what-did-they-do-to-the-actors-faces/833364 "2019-05-04T14:16:58Z")
Just finished watching the film tonight and I kind of found it unpleasant to watch. Every actor in the movie has had something done to their faces that made it an uncanny valley situation. It seemed like CGI but wikipedi… --- ## [Great Classics By Young Director](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-classics-by-young-director/833446)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-classics-by-young-director/833446 "2019-05-04T13:16:53Z")
I consider a classic something made at least 40 years ago… I know most of the ages of directors, but imagine if “One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest” was directed by an 18-year old… — Or, a young writer if you can’t think of… --- ## [Personal "demoting", I think, of hitherto much-liked author](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-demoting-i-think-of-hitherto-much-liked-author/833419)
**Author:** [@Sangahyando](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sangahyando)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/personal-demoting-i-think-of-hitherto-much-liked-author/833419 "2019-05-04T12:54:37Z")
After a couple of decades of – considerably qualified – Harry Turtledove fandom on my part: the past couple of days’ doings have given me cause to wonder whether this will continue. Result of my long having been vaguel… --- ## [What's For Dinner? (spring '19 edition)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2019, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-dinner-spring-19-edition/831959 "2019-05-04T03:24:59Z")
The weather’s warming up as winter slowly gives way to spring’s new bounty, so naturally I … simmered a bean & sausage soup all afternoon. :smiley: So delicious with a crusty loaf of fresh bread … but I don’t have any, … --- ## [does anyone make a decent crossword puzzle book anymore ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-decent-crossword-puzzle-book-anymore/833304)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-make-a-decent-crossword-puzzle-book-anymore/833304 "2019-05-03T21:32:25Z")
ok i like doing crossword puzzles and “the easter bunny” put a couple of books in my basket and well there in between mediocre and well shi- these are made by “kappa publishing the #1 in crosswords/word find books” the… --- ## [Evil/heinous charaters in Game of thrones? \[Spoilers likely\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evil-heinous-charaters-in-game-of-thrones-spoilers-likely/833329)
**Author:** [@clairobscur](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/clairobscur)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evil-heinous-charaters-in-game-of-thrones-spoilers-likely/833329 "2019-05-03T18:24:07Z")
I intended to make this a pool, but then I realized that I would probably forget some less obvious characters than some viewers might want to put in an “evil” list. So, just posting my list of bad guys instead (I didn’t … --- ## [Chewbacca has become one with the Force (RIP Peter Mayhew)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chewbacca-has-become-one-with-the-force-rip-peter-mayhew/833393)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chewbacca-has-become-one-with-the-force-rip-peter-mayhew/833393 "2019-05-03T16:25:13Z")
Peter Mayhew, who played Chewbacca in all of the original Star Wars films (as well as in The Force Awakens), died on Tuesday, at age 74, at his home in north Texas. --- ## [Doom Patrol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doom-patrol/829873)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doom-patrol/829873 "2019-05-03T12:54:02Z")
Anyone watch this? I saw the first scene and a trailer so I admit I haven’t seen it. In fact I haven’t seen ANY DC work on TV. The little I’ve glimpsed just seems…not good? So I heard its supposed to be based on Grant M… --- ## [Gimmick Bands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gimmick-bands/833128)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Ecks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Ecks)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gimmick-bands/833128 "2019-05-03T12:46:05Z")
The appearance of Okilly Dokilly, the “heavy nedal “ band on the Simpsons has started me thinking. Gimmick bands have existed for a long time, but few ever make a real musical contribution, or become more than a one hit… --- ## [Writing in an era of short/impatient reader attention spans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/writing-in-an-era-of-short-impatient-reader-attention-spans/833368)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 11:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/writing-in-an-era-of-short-impatient-reader-attention-spans/833368 "2019-05-03T11:52:42Z")
Any Dopers here have needed to calibrate their writing these days (fiction mainly) to accommodate readers who have less and less patience to read anything long? I’ve been told that a great many readers, especially yout… --- ## [RIP ChewbaccaPeter Mayhew, 74](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-chewbaccapeter-mayhew-74/833406)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-chewbaccapeter-mayhew-74/833406 "2019-05-03T03:28:35Z")
He was 7’3" “not due to gigantism” and had few roles other than Chewbacca. He was 74. --- ## [ASMR Club in College? Good Idea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asmr-club-in-college-good-idea/832950)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2019, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asmr-club-in-college-good-idea/832950 "2019-05-03T01:18:33Z")
IMO, ASMR would be a great way for people to relax and hang out with each other as a group. It has several benefits, just like yoga, but the only issue may be the interest level of other students. --- ## [Summer With Morrison (Jim)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-with-morrison-jim/833395)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/summer-with-morrison-jim/833395 "2019-05-02T23:39:19Z")
Has anyone read “Summer With Morrison” by Dennis C. Jakob? Got it today, just finished it. If you want to read about Jim’s college years, conversations, this is really good. Especially if you are looking for something w… --- ## [Netflix: "Knock Down The House" is the best political documentary ever made.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-knock-down-the-house-is-the-best-political-documentary-ever-made/833370)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-knock-down-the-house-is-the-best-political-documentary-ever-made/833370 "2019-05-02T23:25:27Z")
Watched this last night. It’s a documentary about a handful a young ladies making their bid for congress with AOC being chief among them. As I read one reviewer say: “It will bring you from cheers to tears”. A truly mov… --- ## [Salt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salt/833325)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salt/833325 "2019-05-02T21:27:29Z")
I’m a pretty good cook when it comes to regular comfort food and homestyle food. But the one thing I struggle with is salt. I love salty foods and when I eat, I always salt my food even before tasting it. I think the … --- ## [Vodka slushie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vodka-slushie/833150)
**Author:** [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vodka-slushie/833150 "2019-05-02T20:21:23Z")
I’ve bought the same cheap but tasty brand of vodka for years and kept it in the freezer, but within the past six months it has partially frozen. This week it froze enough to not even pour, so I tried a new (equally che… --- ## [Spicy Foods: Where do I go now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spicy-foods-where-do-i-go-now/833290)
**Author:** [@Disgruntled\_Penguin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Disgruntled_Penguin)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spicy-foods-where-do-i-go-now/833290 "2019-05-02T19:49:02Z")
So, I have never liked foods that are spicy hot. I spent years in the mild only sauces range and always asking ‘how hot is that?’ before ordering dishes. I read, however, that spicy foods will help with high blood press… --- ## [Why does the Night King wear boots and a jacket?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-night-king-wear-boots-and-a-jacket/833140)
**Author:** [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-night-king-wear-boots-and-a-jacket/833140 "2019-05-02T19:41:32Z")
Is he afraid he’s going to catch a chill? I was just being a smartass when I was wondering that last night, but now the question won’t leave my mind. Why\* does\* he need clothes? --- ## [Has anyone see The Tenderloins (Impractical Jokers guys) on tour?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-see-the-tenderloins-impractical-jokers-guys-on-tour/833363)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-see-the-tenderloins-impractical-jokers-guys-on-tour/833363 "2019-05-02T17:12:06Z")
I like the TV show, but I’m not at all sure what the live performances are like and if it would be my cup of coffee (don’t drink tea). Who has been to one? Can you give me an idea of what they do? Is it just an improv s… --- ## [Movies set primarily in bars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-set-primarily-in-bars/833252)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 1:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-set-primarily-in-bars/833252 "2019-05-02T13:46:04Z")
– Barfly: Mickey Rourke and Faye Dunaway are what the title says. – Trees Lounge: Steve Buscemi hangs around the titular tin-ashtray joint. – Cocktail: Tom Cruise tends bar. – The Lost Weekend: Ray Milland is either a… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 12, Episode 20 (April 25, 2019) -- "The Decision Reverberation"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-12-episode-20-april-25-2019-the-decision-reverberation/833043)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-12-episode-20-april-25-2019-the-decision-reverberation/833043 "2019-05-02T11:28:47Z")
I am starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## [What's a mid-40's guy to wear in the evening for a summer Honeyversarydatecation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-mid-40s-guy-to-wear-in-the-evening-for-a-summer-honeyversarydatecation/833295)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2019, 5:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-mid-40s-guy-to-wear-in-the-evening-for-a-summer-honeyversarydatecation/833295 "2019-05-02T05:26:34Z")
I have a ‘getaway’ with Five Four (and 3/4!) in June. We’ll be going out some evenings, not super dressy places, but I know she’ll look great and I’d like to pick up some new stuff since the dressiest I’ve had to be for… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=518) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=520)