# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=52 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 53 --- ## [June Lockhart has died at 100](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-lockhart-has-died-at-100/1024283)
**Author:** [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/june-lockhart-has-died-at-100/1024283 "2025-11-07T01:32:34Z")
I was suprised she was still going. She was my first TV mom in Lost in Space, then on Lassie reruns. RiP June. --- ## [Only Murders in the Building](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-murders-in-the-building/950152)
**Author:** [@JohnnyEcks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnnyEcks)\ **Replies:** 401\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/only-murders-in-the-building/950152 "2025-11-07T01:22:46Z")
Anybody watching? Just finished the second episode, and enjoying it so far. It’s interesting. It’s more drama than comedy, and very character driven. Steve Martin is the straight man here, and Martin Short as a flamb… --- ## [I made creme fraiche! Now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-made-creme-fraiche-now-what/1024626)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-made-creme-fraiche-now-what/1024626 "2025-11-06T22:08:44Z")
I tried making creme fraiche according to the absurdly simple recipe online: stir two tablespoons of cultured buttermilk into a pint of heavy cream, and let the mixture sit out on the counter overnight. It worked! It … --- ## [REAL Rally Car footage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-rally-car-footage/1024628)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/real-rally-car-footage/1024628 "2025-11-06T21:48:34Z")
A little Tik-Tok vid of rally car going airborne from the driver’s POV. Is this a prank? Light tanks be like after hitting a rock #warthunder #usmilitarycombat #army #military#fyp#trending --- ## [Is Pete Davidson's life really that interesting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pete-davidsons-life-really-that-interesting/983620)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-pete-davidsons-life-really-that-interesting/983620 "2025-11-06T21:31:47Z")
Don’t get me wrong, got nothing against the guy or his success, but 90% of his schtick is trading off stories about his life. First on SNL, much of his screentime was on Weekend Update talking about his life. Then he c… --- ## [Darren Moore Celebrity Cruise director](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darren-moore-celebrity-cruise-director/1024625)
**Author:** [@rsat3acr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rsat3acr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darren-moore-celebrity-cruise-director/1024625 "2025-11-06T21:09:03Z")
Darren Moore is the cruise director on the Celebrity Ascent. Does anyone know his first ship as a dancer in 2012, need for a trivia contest. --- ## [Has anyone eaten breadfruit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-eaten-breadfruit/706384)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-eaten-breadfruit/706384 "2025-11-06T18:17:00Z")
I was reading an account of Captain Bligh’s ill-fated expedition and it mentioned his original mission before the mutiny - bringing back samples of breadfruit for Caribbean plantations to raise. It occurred to me that w… --- ## [Wednesday - Season 2 (last 4 episodes drop September 3, 2025)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wednesday-season-2-last-4-episodes-drop-september-3-2025/1021555)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wednesday-season-2-last-4-episodes-drop-september-3-2025/1021555 "2025-11-06T13:12:22Z")
The episode titles were recently revealed – all will drop August 6th: Here We Woe Again The Devil You Woe Call Of The Woe If These Woes Could Talk I guess now is a good time as any to start this thread and close the… --- ## [Witcher Season 2 (see OP for spoiler policy)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witcher-season-2-see-op-for-spoiler-policy/956115)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 5:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/witcher-season-2-see-op-for-spoiler-policy/956115 "2025-11-06T05:33:33Z")
Starts Friday Dec 17. I think there will be less time weirdness going on. Not sure what to do about spoilers. I for one will not binge the whole thing all at once but instead will spread it out some (though I do have v… --- ## [The Big Lebowski: What's the big deal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-lebowski-whats-the-big-deal/464778)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-lebowski-whats-the-big-deal/464778 "2025-11-06T05:30:19Z")
I’ve tried to watch and enjoy this movie several times. I just don’t find it funny and I usually love the Coen brothers. Am I just not cool enough to ‘get it?’ \*Raising Arizona \*is probably my favorite Coen movie with \*… --- ## [Frozen burrito inventor Duane Roberts dead at 88](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frozen-burrito-inventor-duane-roberts-dead-at-88/1024583)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frozen-burrito-inventor-duane-roberts-dead-at-88/1024583 "2025-11-05T17:26:40Z")
You know, it never occurred to me to wonder who invented the frozen burrito. --- ## [Spike And Mike's Animation Festival is back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spike-and-mikes-animation-festival-is-back/1024431)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spike-and-mikes-animation-festival-is-back/1024431 "2025-11-05T01:33:14Z")
I used to go to these back in the early 2000’s, where I was introduced to “No Neck Joe”, “Happy Tree Friends” and so many other twisted/interesting animations. I found out that Regal Cinemas is having a special brand ne… --- ## [Sites that rate/review coffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sites-that-rate-review-coffee/1024577)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sites-that-rate-review-coffee/1024577 "2025-11-04T23:14:26Z")
Are there any non self-serving websites that rate coffees? Things like cost, flavor, perhaps countries of origin etc.? --- ## [Who has eaten at a Michelin Star restaurant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-eaten-at-a-michelin-star-restaurant/975154)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-eaten-at-a-michelin-star-restaurant/975154 "2025-11-04T20:58:07Z")
I have twice. I know that MS restaurants are controversial because they represent the best of Western European & Japanese cuisine but great restaurants in other cuisines rarely make the list. However that does not mean… --- ## [Why is Woody Allen still making movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-woody-allen-still-making-movies/190894)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-woody-allen-still-making-movies/190894 "2025-11-03T18:34:09Z")
Today’s IMDb news (scroll down for story) reports that Woody Allen wants Robert Downey, Jr. and Winona Ryder for his new movie, which is all hush-hush. My question is – why is this man still making movies? Does anyone a… --- ## [LOTR question(s)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-question-s/424287)
**Author:** [@eleanorigby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eleanorigby)\ **Replies:** 399\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-question-s/424287 "2025-11-03T16:46:37Z")
I did do a search, but didn’t find this particular question. I am sitting here, imbibing sambuca and re-watching the EE of the Fellowship of the Ring. This occurred to me: Why is it that Frodo gets to go to the Grey Ha… --- ## [Actress Blake Lively sues for sex harassment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actress-blake-lively-sues-for-sex-harassment/1012033)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actress-blake-lively-sues-for-sex-harassment/1012033 "2025-11-03T03:54:10Z")
I don’t see this posted here, but it’s making the rounds on social media. From what I gather, Blake Lively (a superstar actress married to Ryan Reynolds, also a heavy hitter in Hollywood) has filed an 80 page lawsuit ag… --- ## [Ridiculousness the tv show cancelled after 46 seasons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculousness-the-tv-show-cancelled-after-46-seasons/1024470)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ridiculousness-the-tv-show-cancelled-after-46-seasons/1024470 "2025-11-03T00:18:25Z")
I didn’t GAF about the show, but a story I scrolled past said it was cancelled after 46 seasons. I thought, “it was on since 1980???”. No, it was 46 seasons in 14 years. I gave up looking for an explanation of how you ge… --- ## [What is "Pussy Poppin"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-pussy-poppin/340686)
**Author:** [@Diamonds02](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diamonds02)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-pussy-poppin/340686 "2025-11-02T22:30:44Z")
Is this term in rap music slang or literal? If it’s literal, how do ladies pop their coochies? --- ## [Why does Greek OJ taste so much better than American](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-greek-oj-taste-so-much-better-than-american/1014419)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-greek-oj-taste-so-much-better-than-american/1014419 "2025-11-02T18:13:44Z")
In Greece I had a bunch of orange juice and it was so good. Fresh squeezed and sweet & refreshing. American orange juice is always sour, even when fresh. What is the difference between the two? Do Greeks use a differ… --- ## [What are you giving out for Halloween treats this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-giving-out-for-halloween-treats-this-year/1024456)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 12:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-giving-out-for-halloween-treats-this-year/1024456 "2025-11-02T12:46:27Z")
Please note that I am not asking if you are giving out Halloween treats this year-that is another thread. We have decided that times are tough, life is rough, goodies are scarce…so we are giving out full sized candy bar… --- ## [Paul McCartney in Tulsa... under a bridge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-mccartney-in-tulsa-under-a-bridge/1024231)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-mccartney-in-tulsa-under-a-bridge/1024231 "2025-11-02T11:33:56Z")
Kind of weird. Imagine strolling down to do some fishing and running into Sir Paul. No one would ever believe you! (if this belongs in (MPSIMS) , please move) ETA: Looks like he’s here: N 36° 07.944 W 095° 59.440 --- ## [Larson comic - what's the funny](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larson-comic-whats-the-funny/990434)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 210\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larson-comic-whats-the-funny/990434 "2025-11-01T21:08:19Z")
I thought I’d seen all of the Larson comics… but I recently ran across this one. I’d never seen it before and I don’t get it. Help? I did do a search on this site and didn’t come up with it. --- ## [Fish & Chips served in newspaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fish-chips-served-in-newspaper/1024400)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fish-chips-served-in-newspaper/1024400 "2025-11-01T19:11:20Z")
Have they completely stopped selling fish & chips wrapped in newspapers? And when was the practice outlawed? Do you feel the practice of serving food in this manner threatened public health? --- ## [Worst acting credits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-acting-credits/1024184)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-acting-credits/1024184 "2025-11-01T18:13:52Z")
I just finished a complete rewatch of Buffy and Angel and for the first time noticed a minor character getting prominent listing in the closing credits of the final episode of Angel: Ryan Alvarez as Pee Pee Demon. I can … --- ## [Anyone tell me about Yow.TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-tell-me-about-yow-tv/1024124)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-tell-me-about-yow-tv/1024124 "2025-11-01T17:47:28Z")
I’m getting online ads asking me to sign up with Yow. TV. It’s a website that offers movies and tv shows for online viewing. It’s supposedly free but you have to create an account with them to use it. I can’t point to a… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #35– October, 2025 – “Spooky” {poll added}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-35-october-2025-spooky-poll-added/1023670)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 10:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-35-october-2025-spooky-poll-added/1023670 "2025-11-01T10:00:33Z")
IMPORTANT NEW INFO: It is recommended that you not use Imgur to host your photos, as some members may not be able to see your submission. A hosting site that seems to work better is ImgBB. See instructions below. This i… --- ## [Thought-provoking YT video about vintage stage makeup](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-provoking-yt-video-about-vintage-stage-makeup/1024373)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thought-provoking-yt-video-about-vintage-stage-makeup/1024373 "2025-11-01T02:17:14Z")
This popped up in my “suggested videos” feed last night, and apparently those of a lot of other people too. I knew about some of the tricks used in B&W film photography, mainly using pink instead of white because pink a… --- ## [Suddenly a new form of advertising appears](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suddenly-a-new-form-of-advertising-appears/1012830)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suddenly-a-new-form-of-advertising-appears/1012830 "2025-10-31T23:43:01Z")
I was walking along the display of large screen TVs in Walmart when I noticed that two of them are using the image of the TV on the box to advertise a show on that TV. The first was for Conan O’Brien Plus which is appare… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - October 2025 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-october-2025-edition/1023626)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-october-2025-edition/1023626 "2025-10-31T20:52:13Z")
My apologies! I totally forgot the new thread in all the hubbub of discovering a couple new Youtube channels. I am such a teenaged sexagenarian :laughing: So Whatcha all readin? The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi. I … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=51) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=53)