# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=531 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 532 --- ## [Dick Dale RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dick-dale-rip/831274)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dick-dale-rip/831274 "2019-03-19T15:57:53Z")
The King of The Surf Guitar has passed away. http://californiarocker.com/2019/03/17/rip-dick-dale-king-of-the-surf-guitar-passes-away-at-82/ A huge influence, a phenomenal player, a great rock n roll raconteur, and from… --- ## [Bands with one great musician](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-with-one-great-musician/830908)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-with-one-great-musician/830908 "2019-03-19T13:20:27Z")
Probably not the best title but I will try to explain better. Try to name bands where one member is a significantly better musician than the rest of the band. Yes it’s subjective and there maybe some “yes he is” “no he … --- ## [Corned beef - Best way to prepare?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-best-way-to-prepare/814612)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corned-beef-best-way-to-prepare/814612 "2019-03-19T13:10:38Z")
Bake in oven? Boil? Slow cooker? Instant Pot? Tell me the what and the why. Also, which spices to add? (This slab didn’t come with the usual bag ‘O spices). Thanks, Mmm Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk --- ## [Recommend a meat grinder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-meat-grinder/831281)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-meat-grinder/831281 "2019-03-19T12:23:11Z")
I’ve recently decided that I want to learn how to make my own burgers and sausages. Since I’m going in blind here, I have no idea what sort of meat grinder I should buy. I’m looking for something preferably costing less … --- ## [What does your family call sliced lunch meat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-family-call-sliced-lunch-meat/831207)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 10:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-your-family-call-sliced-lunch-meat/831207 "2019-03-19T10:06:15Z")
Sliced lunch meat goes by several names. Cold Cuts Deli meat Lunch meat Sandwich meat Sliced Meat It can be simple like sliced ham or roast beef. Or more exotic like liverwurst, salami, or pickle loaf. There’s at l… --- ## [youve been murdered most fouly what fictional dective would you want to investigate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youve-been-murdered-most-fouly-what-fictional-dective-would-you-want-to-investigate/830986)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youve-been-murdered-most-fouly-what-fictional-dective-would-you-want-to-investigate/830986 "2019-03-19T06:00:42Z")
they can be police dectives private dectives or cozy amature types id of made a poll but theres just too many … --- ## [Let's talk about Adrian Belew \*¸ „„.•~¹°”ˆ˜¨♡](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-adrian-belew/831056)
**Author:** [@Channing\_Idaho\_Banks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Channing_Idaho_Banks)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-adrian-belew/831056 "2019-03-19T05:54:21Z")
I have seen Adrian Belew before and am looking forward to seeing him again on his 2019 tour. I’m excited and thought that this would be a fun topic. I’m telling everyone about it. --- ## [Sangria! (need answer fast-ish)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sangria-need-answer-fast-ish/677464)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sangria-need-answer-fast-ish/677464 "2019-03-19T04:56:15Z")
So we’re hosting a neighborhood block party on New Year’s Eve. An indoor one, what with it being, yanno, winter and all. But I’m known for bringing sangria to all the outdoor parties. Simple - bottle of wine, half cup e… --- ## [Best Moments for Looney Tunes Characters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-moments-for-looney-tunes-characters/213353)
**Author:** [@Mofo\_Rising](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mofo_Rising)\ **Replies:** 203\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2019, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-moments-for-looney-tunes-characters/213353 "2019-03-19T01:14:20Z")
I know everybody has got to have their favorite moments from Looney Tunes. For example, my favorite moment for Yosemite Sam is during the cartoon where he’s a pirate and Bugs is aboard his ship. There’s a moment where … --- ## [That Instrumental Movie or TV theme has LYRICS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-instrumental-movie-or-tv-theme-has-lyrics/828722)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-instrumental-movie-or-tv-theme-has-lyrics/828722 "2019-03-18T21:25:07Z")
A lot of us know that the Bonanza theme actually has lyrics, which there’s footage of the actors actually singing (although I don’t think that they ever did on the show proper) And I learned that \*\*star Trek\*\*'s theme … --- ## [Come From Away](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-from-away/831296)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-from-away/831296 "2019-03-18T20:40:09Z")
Everyone is raving about this musical. I thought I might catch it while I’m in London in May. Any dopers seen it? It seems like a very odd subject for a musical but so was Rent and Evita. --- ## [Ever see an uncensored Benny Hill Show shown by mistake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-see-an-uncensored-benny-hill-show-shown-by-mistake/831287)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-see-an-uncensored-benny-hill-show-shown-by-mistake/831287 "2019-03-18T20:29:41Z")
Back in the early eighties one of our local stations showed Benny Hill late Saturday night. There was one time they showed an episode with a fair amount of nudity. I thought that I might have dozed off before it came o… --- ## [Movie quote ID thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-quote-id-thread/831260)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-quote-id-thread/831260 "2019-03-18T20:13:27Z")
We all have movie quotes that we remember, but we can’t remember what movie they’re from. This is the thread where we ID them. Recently I saw a film, probably on TCM. Someone said as a threat, 'If you \[do something\], … --- ## [In Thor, the Dark World which obscure language did Marvel co-opt for the Frost Giants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-thor-the-dark-world-which-obscure-language-did-marvel-co-opt-for-the-frost-giants/831279)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 8:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-thor-the-dark-world-which-obscure-language-did-marvel-co-opt-for-the-frost-giants/831279 "2019-03-18T08:57:16Z")
Sometimes it is just easier to use an Earth language if all you need is smattering of dialog. Star Trek’s Vulcan varied from Hebrew to Quechua. In this movie they chose one with the cadence of an Indo-European language… --- ## [A George R.R. Martin Question that is NOT about GoT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-george-r-r-martin-question-that-is-not-about-got/831110)
**Author:** [@Morgyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgyn)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-george-r-r-martin-question-that-is-not-about-got/831110 "2019-03-18T04:36:45Z")
It’s about The Armageddon Rag, instead, which is the first book by him I ever read. So this book centers around the reunion of a legendary 60s rock band called the Nazgul, who split up when their lead singer was assassi… --- ## [Name that movie!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-movie/831283)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-movie/831283 "2019-03-18T01:07:17Z")
This will be an easy one because it came out in the past year. I just didn’t get to see it because I was traveling and missed it. Now I can’t remember the name to monitor Red Box and Netflix. Anyways, the only thing I… --- ## [Enjoy every sandwich - Zevon on the Letterman show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enjoy-every-sandwich-zevon-on-the-letterman-show/831235)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/enjoy-every-sandwich-zevon-on-the-letterman-show/831235 "2019-03-18T00:52:08Z")
All of Zevon’s appearances on the show. --- ## [Arrested Development Season 5 - May 29](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-season-5-may-29/813792)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-season-5-may-29/813792 "2019-03-17T22:38:32Z")
Oh. Yes!!! --- ## [Television Show Titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/television-show-titles/830579)
**Author:** [@WildBlueYonder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildBlueYonder)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/television-show-titles/830579 "2019-03-17T22:19:54Z")
Have you talked about this? The show Mom? They got rid of the kids…um Yes they are still mom’s but, re name it “Former Alcoholic Mom’s” Any other mis named shows out there? :smack::smack: --- ## [Hornet honey should be called "horney."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hornet-honey-should-be-called-horney/831267)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hornet-honey-should-be-called-horney/831267 "2019-03-17T21:06:59Z")
No, this isn’t honey produced by hornets, but honey in which a giant Japanese hornet has been drowned (probably while the beekeeper cackles with glee.) The claim is that hornet essence diffuses into the horney, \[DEL\]givi… --- ## [Is there any way to practice buzzing in on Jeopardy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-practice-buzzing-in-on-jeopardy/830827)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Lowry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Lowry)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-way-to-practice-buzzing-in-on-jeopardy/830827 "2019-03-17T17:49:33Z")
Like many people here, I dream of going on Jeopardy. If I ever make it on I feel reasonably prepared for the actual trivia, though of course there’s no way to be fully prepared. The thing that I think would possibly dera… --- ## [ok agatha you trolled me good that time (the mirror crack'd)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-agatha-you-trolled-me-good-that-time-the-mirror-crackd/831172)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-agatha-you-trolled-me-good-that-time-the-mirror-crackd/831172 "2019-03-17T17:23:52Z")
Usually, I know the murder about 20 pages before the end but in the \* the mirror crack’d\* I thought I knew the culprit but it was the least likely suspect …someone i wouldn’t have thought of Of course, Marple realized… --- ## [Talk to Me About Basic Smoothies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-basic-smoothies/831006)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 8:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-to-me-about-basic-smoothies/831006 "2019-03-17T08:33:22Z")
I recently tried a berry smoothie at my local coffee bar near work. It was “berry puree” (and a long list of berries) and ice. One of the reasons I opted for it was because it did NOT contain yogurt or a dozen other in… --- ## [Ok, so how many movies would I Have the see In order to like End Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-so-how-many-movies-would-i-have-the-see-in-order-to-like-end-game/831150)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-so-how-many-movies-would-i-have-the-see-in-order-to-like-end-game/831150 "2019-03-17T05:34:41Z")
I feel like I’m missing out completely, but I just normally don’t like comic book movies. I saw one of the Avengers, (I would have to see it again because I don’t remember anything about it,) and I saw Guardians of the G… --- ## [Spike Lee version of Oldboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spike-lee-version-of-oldboy/831160)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spike-lee-version-of-oldboy/831160 "2019-03-17T03:53:10Z")
My goodness, what a disappointment! And it could have been so good. I watched the original Korean version of that great movie shortly after it came out. I rarely watch a movie more than once, but I searched for it on … --- ## [Looking for the name and composer of a very well-know piece of classical music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-name-and-composer-of-a-very-well-know-piece-of-classical-music/831209)
**Author:** [@davidmich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidmich)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-name-and-composer-of-a-very-well-know-piece-of-classical-music/831209 "2019-03-17T03:30:10Z")
Hi Looking for the name and composer of a very well-know piece of classical music. I always associate it with spring. It’s continuous rising crescendo that reaches a wonderful flourish. I look forward to your feedback. … --- ## [I called myself a Neil Young fan](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-called-myself-a-neil-young-fan/829705)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-called-myself-a-neil-young-fan/829705 "2019-03-17T02:32:13Z")
Been a fan since about 1979 when I was seventeen. One day I was driving home from a bookstore/record store and I heard Like a Hurricane on the radio. Blew me away as it were. And ya know how when you hear a song on the r… --- ## ["Love Death + Robots" on Netflix is awesome.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-death-robots-on-netflix-is-awesome/831241)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2019, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-death-robots-on-netflix-is-awesome/831241 "2019-03-17T01:59:30Z")
Just thought I’d share. They just released It yesterday and I already binged all 18 ten minute episodes. Anybody else gonna watch? --- ## [I have squash. Now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-squash-now-what/830846)
**Author:** [@Reluctant\_A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reluctant_A)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-squash-now-what/830846 "2019-03-16T23:31:48Z")
Huh. My control panel tells me that I haven’t logged on since October; I didn’t think it had been that long… Anyway, I have acquired about 4-5 pounds of squash (Summer squash… I think? It looks like this) from a food ban… --- ## [Neil Degrasse Tyson accused of assaulting women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neil-degrasse-tyson-accused-of-assaulting-women/825400)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2019, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neil-degrasse-tyson-accused-of-assaulting-women/825400 "2019-03-16T21:25:53Z")
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