# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=521 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 522 --- ## [Blade Runner (1982): Could Tyrell have helped Roy? (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blade-runner-1982-could-tyrell-have-helped-roy-spoilers/833111)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 3:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blade-runner-1982-could-tyrell-have-helped-roy-spoilers/833111 "2019-04-28T03:50:05Z")
Every time I watch, I always end up asking myself: could Tyrell have extracted Roy’s memories and put them in a new replicant? All Roy wanted was to preserve his precious memories. Tyrell had already extracted memories … --- ## [Easy recipes or other suggestions for leftover ham](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-recipes-or-other-suggestions-for-leftover-ham/833093)
**Author:** [@Ann\_Hedonia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Hedonia)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-recipes-or-other-suggestions-for-leftover-ham/833093 "2019-04-28T01:26:02Z")
So, on Sunday I had a craving for ham. Since I waited until Easter morning to develop this craving instead of planning ahead, my grocery store was picked pretty clean. I did manage to get the last spiral cut honey ham. I… --- ## [Movies with 'Quitting a Job' as the Main Theme](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-quitting-a-job-as-the-main-theme/833003)
**Author:** [@MDfive21](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MDfive21)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-quitting-a-job-as-the-main-theme/833003 "2019-04-28T01:07:32Z")
I’m going to have some time to watch a bunch of movies in the near future and I’d like to compile a playlist of movies that are about characters who lose their shit and/or give an epic FU speech when leaving a job. Sugg… --- ## [Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflixs-santa-clarita-diet/778955)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflixs-santa-clarita-diet/778955 "2019-04-27T23:55:15Z")
Santa Clarita Diet premiered on Netflix today. I’ve really been looking forward to this for awhile and just started episode. :slight\_smile: The ads promoting the “diet” are downright hysterical. :wink: --- ## [The enigma of Hans Moleman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-enigma-of-hans-moleman/833082)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-enigma-of-hans-moleman/833082 "2019-04-27T18:56:44Z")
A funny article on the much-abused, frequently-killed character from The Simpsons: The Enigma of The Simpsons’ Hans Moleman My all-time favorite Moleman bit was when Dr. Hibbert left him in the X-ray machine all weekend… --- ## [Thanos Easter Egg on Google](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanos-easter-egg-on-google/833107)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanos-easter-egg-on-google/833107 "2019-04-27T15:40:14Z")
Go to Google Enter Thanos as the search term There’ll be an icon of his glove on the right side of the screen Click on the glove --- ## [On Muppet Babies, why didn’t they show Nanny’s face?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-muppet-babies-why-didn-t-they-show-nanny-s-face/832911)
**Author:** [@Nadnerb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nadnerb)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-muppet-babies-why-didn-t-they-show-nanny-s-face/832911 "2019-04-27T15:22:20Z")
Always wondered why. --- ## [Van Morrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/van-morrison/833085)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/van-morrison/833085 "2019-04-27T13:52:14Z")
Anyone seen Van recently? Friends of ours went to Chicago this week to see him. My gf is in New Orleans to see him at JazzFest. I’ve never seen him, but I saw his daughter Shana perform, and was lucky to get to meet h… --- ## [What's the Worst Porn You've Ever Seen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-porn-youve-ever-seen/232254)
**Author:** [@Hyperelastic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hyperelastic)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2004, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-worst-porn-youve-ever-seen/232254 "2004-03-04T22:33:48Z")
You can define “worst” however you choose: most disgusting, least arousing, dumbest dialogue, whatever. I’d have to say that the worst porn I’ve seen (not a movie, I guess, but a scene in one of those “compilation” tape… --- ## [Worst Movie Death Scenes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-movie-death-scenes/832928)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 9:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-movie-death-scenes/832928 "2019-04-27T09:32:17Z")
I nominate this one (you should skip the first three minutes—not sure why they are part of the clip) from Duel in the Sun: Jennifer Jones & Gregory Peck Classic finale from Duel in the Sun - YouTube It’s almost hard to … --- ## [Actors or actresses you only like in one role only and dislike everything else they've done.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-or-actresses-you-only-like-in-one-role-only-and-dislike-everything-else-theyve-done/832832)
**Author:** [@Hampshire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hampshire)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-or-actresses-you-only-like-in-one-role-only-and-dislike-everything-else-theyve-done/832832 "2019-04-27T06:00:23Z")
Title is pretty much self explanatory. Ted Danson. I liked him as Sam Malone on Cheers and watched him for years. Anything else he’s done over the years I dislike. I don’t care for him acting at all. John Travolta. I … --- ## [Saving Private Ryan and 75th anniversary of Operation Neptune](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saving-private-ryan-and-75th-anniversary-of-operation-neptune/833087)
**Author:** [@mako88sb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mako88sb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saving-private-ryan-and-75th-anniversary-of-operation-neptune/833087 "2019-04-27T05:10:31Z")
Not surprised to read this announcement. Looking forward to seeing it in the theater again. https://www.stripes.com/news/saving-private-ryan-to-return-to-the-big-screen-around-d-day-75th-anniversary-1.578572 --- ## [Let's create the ultimate Bob Dylan cover version mixtape.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-create-the-ultimate-bob-dylan-cover-version-mixtape/832680)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2019, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-create-the-ultimate-bob-dylan-cover-version-mixtape/832680 "2019-04-27T00:54:36Z")
Thirty years ago when Mrs; Dub and I were dating, I knew she was a Dylan fan and I put together a tape of Dylan Songs performed by other artists. It helped that I had an extensive record collection myself and that I liv… --- ## [The Falsetto Playlist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-falsetto-playlist/833001)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-falsetto-playlist/833001 "2019-04-26T20:38:02Z")
When I’m sanding I like strong sounding, distinctive music playing in my ear. I have an old-fashioned 60’s and 70’s guitar rock playlist that is getting a bit old and I need something else to listen to. My thought: great… --- ## [Let's talk "steak au poivre".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-steak-au-poivre/833033)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-steak-au-poivre/833033 "2019-04-26T18:23:27Z")
So I tried twice and have failed both times at this dish. The steak part is easy enough, but I’m having trouble getting the sauce to a proper thickness. I reduce the sauce like Chef Jon tells me too, but the sauce never… --- ## [Help with a cartoon panel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-cartoon-panel/833069)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-a-cartoon-panel/833069 "2019-04-26T15:33:14Z")
I just don’t get it. Anyone? --- ## [Who are the oldest acts still performing live music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-oldest-acts-still-performing-live-music/832569)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-the-oldest-acts-still-performing-live-music/832569 "2019-04-26T14:10:42Z")
Just got done watching The Rolling Stones on AXS playing a show in Cuba and their ages currently range from Ron Wood at 71 all the way up to drummer Charlie Watts at 77. Surely there are still 80+ old dudes still out th… --- ## [Deep analysis: Go ahead and spoil the f\*\*\* out of Avengers Endgame for me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deep-analysis-go-ahead-and-spoil-the-f-out-of-avengers-endgame-for-me/833078)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deep-analysis-go-ahead-and-spoil-the-f-out-of-avengers-endgame-for-me/833078 "2019-04-26T12:44:32Z")
I am enough of a comic book/superhero fan to care to know what’s going on in the MCU, but I’m not enough of an MCU fan to care about being spoiled. I’ve seen the majority of the MCU movies, but sometimes I can’t recall w… --- ## [When does targeted advertising become intrusive/harrassment?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-targeted-advertising-become-intrusive-harrassment/832973)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 11:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-does-targeted-advertising-become-intrusive-harrassment/832973 "2019-04-26T11:14:44Z")
Recently, I find myself making decisions about what to buy based on whether I really want to be swamped with ads for those same things from now until doomsday. One of my elder care clients has a condition that she just … --- ## [Can somebody explain "try on" videos to me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-explain-try-on-videos-to-me/832895)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-somebody-explain-try-on-videos-to-me/832895 "2019-04-26T03:49:25Z")
There’s a genre of videos on YouTube about women trying on clothes. These are generally attractive young women with full figures. And the clothes they try on are things like swimsuits, lingerie, and other skimpy outfits.… --- ## [Best or Accurate Political Movies ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-or-accurate-political-movies-ever/832516)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2019, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-or-accurate-political-movies-ever/832516 "2019-04-26T03:45:40Z")
Doesn’t matter what the leaning is… It can be a favorite, or one you think that is accurate, you can describe your decision-making. It’s been a while, but I remember “The Edukators” being a great political film. -Netwo… --- ## [Movie or film character that reminds you of your own life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-or-film-character-that-reminds-you-of-your-own-life/832954)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-or-film-character-that-reminds-you-of-your-own-life/832954 "2019-04-25T19:15:46Z")
Or even scenarios. --- ## [Scenes where "bad guy" shows (s)he's not a hypocrite by taking consequences themselves. (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scenes-where-bad-guy-shows-s-hes-not-a-hypocrite-by-taking-consequences-themselves-spoilers/832936)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scenes-where-bad-guy-shows-s-hes-not-a-hypocrite-by-taking-consequences-themselves-spoilers/832936 "2019-04-25T17:37:32Z")
I’m interested in finding scenes where character A, who is apparently the bad guy, is suggesting that character B needs to take the consequences of something they’ve done. You think that A would not take that responsibi… --- ## [Pianist Dopers : what's happening to my technique ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pianist-dopers-whats-happening-to-my-technique/832713)
**Author:** [@Les\_Espaces\_Du\_Sommeil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Les_Espaces_Du_Sommeil)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pianist-dopers-whats-happening-to-my-technique/832713 "2019-04-25T14:16:14Z")
I’ve noticed an extremely worrying problem with my playing. In some of the pieces I could play from start to finish, a “stumbling block” develops at some point that I used to be able to play well. One day I just “trip o… --- ## [Who said it? - quote about musical imagery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-said-it-quote-about-musical-imagery/832894)
**Author:** [@Nature\_s\_Call](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nature_s_Call)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-said-it-quote-about-musical-imagery/832894 "2019-04-25T14:06:42Z")
I remember reading (or listening to) a discussion about the power of music to implant images in the listener’s mind. It may have been at a pre-concert talk often held before the local orchestra performs. There was a de… --- ## [Public information films](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-information-films/830287)
**Author:** [@Princess\_Perfume](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princess_Perfume)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-information-films/830287 "2019-04-25T14:03:46Z")
This kid looks slightly mature to be falling into a backyard pond… and as for how they switch her out for a very unconvincing dummy… --- ## [Super-premium ice cream brands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-premium-ice-cream-brands/832834)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2019, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-premium-ice-cream-brands/832834 "2019-04-25T13:07:03Z")
Just had a new one, “High Road”, and it was AMAZING – maybe the best store bought ice cream I’ve ever had. Had the Super Chocolate and Strawberry flavors, and they were both great. What are some other great ice cream b… --- ## [Meal kits have a smaller carbon footprint than grocery shopping.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meal-kits-have-a-smaller-carbon-footprint-than-grocery-shopping/832948)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meal-kits-have-a-smaller-carbon-footprint-than-grocery-shopping/832948 "2019-04-24T23:21:05Z")
NPR Talk about counter-intuitive. But it seems that food waste is much more damaging than a little extra plastic and cardboard. So should we all start purchasing Blue Apron? --- ## [Captain Marvel "Seen It" Spoiler Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-marvel-seen-it-spoiler-thread/830952)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-marvel-seen-it-spoiler-thread/830952 "2019-04-24T22:19:06Z")
I don’t have much immediately to add from the other thread but now we don’t need spoiler tags. Spoil away! --- ## [Your opinion of convection ovens.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-opinion-of-convection-ovens/832658)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-opinion-of-convection-ovens/832658 "2019-04-24T20:29:56Z")
We bought a counter top model and were not the least bit impressed. When we replaced our stove, it had a convection setting that I’ve used a couple of times but I’m still not impressed. Am I missing something or are th… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=520) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=522)