# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=535 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 536 --- ## [Use of nobility title in British novel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-nobility-title-in-british-novel/830574)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/use-of-nobility-title-in-british-novel/830574 "2019-03-07T17:45:09Z")
I’m reading a novel, The Art of Inheriting Secrets by Barbara O’Neal. (Can’t recommend it. So far.) I have a question about a subject we’ve covered here before, particularly back when Downton Abbey was in its first run--… --- ## [Actor Luke Perry hospitalized for "massive" stroke \[EDIT: RIP\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actor-luke-perry-hospitalized-for-massive-stroke-edit-rip/830375)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actor-luke-perry-hospitalized-for-massive-stroke-edit-rip/830375 "2019-03-07T17:18:05Z")
Story here: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi\_iKDokuHgAhUlT98KHV70D9AQzPwBegQIARAC&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Fnews%2Factor-luke-perry-hospitalized-los-angeles-2019-02-28%2F&psig=AOvVaw… --- ## [Was Scooby-Doo based on Enid Blyton's Famous Five?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-scooby-doo-based-on-enid-blytons-famous-five/830690)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-scooby-doo-based-on-enid-blytons-famous-five/830690 "2019-03-07T16:04:59Z")
I recently read Edgar Cantero’s novel Meddling Kids. From the title and the premise (years later, four kids and their dog, who solved mysteries together – generally unmasking someone who was planting false evidence of th… --- ## [What are "stewed tomatoes"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-stewed-tomatoes/830622)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-stewed-tomatoes/830622 "2019-03-07T06:36:32Z")
I was in the supermarket tonight, and noticed cans of stewed tomatoes. There were plenty of other kinds of canned tomatoes on the supermarket shelves: diced, whole, and so on. And then there were cans of “stewed tomato… --- ## [Good Omens Trailer Up.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-omens-trailer-up/822578)
**Author:** [@Penfeather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penfeather)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-omens-trailer-up/822578 "2019-03-07T03:08:29Z")
No sight of Adam or the Four Horsemen so far, but this looks - perfect. Tennant being louche is always a treat, but Michael Sheen is exactly how I always saw Aziraphale. I mean, this \*looks \*like the book in my head. The… --- ## [Hellboy reboot 2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hellboy-reboot-2019/830547)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hellboy-reboot-2019/830547 "2019-03-07T02:18:11Z")
Very sorry Guillermo del Toro and Ron Perlman aren’t involved, but Mike Mignola is, and has given his blessing. Looks like it could be fun. --- ## [spielberg argues streaming services are not cinema](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spielberg-argues-streaming-services-are-not-cinema/830470)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2019, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spielberg-argues-streaming-services-are-not-cinema/830470 "2019-03-07T00:48:17Z")
At the next academy govenors meeting Steven Spielberg is going to argue that movies made by streaming services aren’t cinema there television and should be banned from the Oscars and the “limited releases” are an end ru… --- ## [LOTR language questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-language-questions/830623)
**Author:** [@Cuckoorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cuckoorex)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-language-questions/830623 "2019-03-06T23:43:24Z")
Do the Hobbits speak only Common? Throughout the movies we hear a lot of Elvish, some Black Speech, some Dwarvish, lots of Orcish, some Treeish(?), but the Hobbits only ever seem to speak Common. How in the hell do the … --- ## [The new MST3K.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-mst3k/830601)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-mst3k/830601 "2019-03-06T21:29:44Z")
Anyone here watched the new MST3K on Netflix? What did you think of it? I find it to be a bit hit and miss. The songs are great, thanks in part to being written by Paul and Storm (Every Country Has a Monster and Concepts… --- ## [Happy Absinthe Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-absinthe-day/830581)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-absinthe-day/830581 "2019-03-06T19:17:22Z")
Today, March 5, is National Absinthe Day. So, here is a link to some Absinthe cocktails. The list doesn’t even include a Sazerac. I’ll be making a Sazerac, and the Absinthe Frappe because I have a nice pastis that will… --- ## [Ideas for youtube video watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-youtube-video-watching/830315)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ideas-for-youtube-video-watching/830315 "2019-03-06T16:15:03Z")
I’ve been watching a lot of youtube videos. Almost exclusively highlight/lowlight compilations from game shows. \* Any suggestions? I don’t want to pay, I’ll watch the ads. And I was annoyed by the one video I watched… --- ## [Why does the most popular beer in almost any country always suck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-most-popular-beer-in-almost-any-country-always-suck/830163)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-the-most-popular-beer-in-almost-any-country-always-suck/830163 "2019-03-06T14:19:25Z")
Take a look at this map, which shows the most popular beer in every country in the world (that has a preference or that they have data for): Of nearly all the beers pictured on that … --- ## [Are 1980s preppies known for wearing multiple polo shirts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-1980s-preppies-known-for-wearing-multiple-polo-shirts/830507)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 6:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-1980s-preppies-known-for-wearing-multiple-polo-shirts/830507 "2019-03-06T06:38:37Z")
I saw that Netflix now has the original Wet Hot American Summer, so I took the opportunity to watch it and also move on to its prequels and sequels. For those who are unfamiliar, it’s a somewhat surreal and absurdist pa… --- ## [When making soup, what are the differences between adding raw versus browned meat to the water?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-making-soup-what-are-the-differences-between-adding-raw-versus-browned-meat-to-the-water/830592)
**Author:** [@filmore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/filmore)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2019, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-making-soup-what-are-the-differences-between-adding-raw-versus-browned-meat-to-the-water/830592 "2019-03-06T00:38:01Z")
When making soups with meat, one way is to put the raw meat in water and bring to a boil. Another way is to brown the meat first before adding it to the water. How does raw vs. browned meat affect the resulting soup? I… --- ## [Netflix for one month, recommend some original programming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-for-one-month-recommend-some-original-programming/827112)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-for-one-month-recommend-some-original-programming/827112 "2019-03-05T21:38:04Z")
I have Netflix for one month. I got it so I could watch MST3K: The Gauntlet, which was awesome by the way. I’m definitely going to re-watch Deathnote because I do every year. The Dragon Prince is also on my radar. What… --- ## [No How to Train Your Dragon 3 Thread? No spoilers in OP but probably some after](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-how-to-train-your-dragon-3-thread-no-spoilers-in-op-but-probably-some-after/830247)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-how-to-train-your-dragon-3-thread-no-spoilers-in-op-but-probably-some-after/830247 "2019-03-05T20:41:50Z")
Surprised there isn’t a thread on this since it’s a pretty beloved series of movies. I thought the movie was great, but not the best of the three. I knew that the writer/director/creator wanted the series to be a trilogy… --- ## [Small town plays canceled due to legal dispute](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-town-plays-canceled-due-to-legal-dispute/830405)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/small-town-plays-canceled-due-to-legal-dispute/830405 "2019-03-05T20:05:47Z")
They are working on a Broadway version of To Kill a Mockingbird and because of that they are claiming small theater groups cannot do the play now. Seems really over the top to try to stop small groups. --- ## [Favourite "Archer" lines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favourite-archer-lines/585347)
**Author:** [@Lionne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lionne)\ **Replies:** 183\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favourite-archer-lines/585347 "2019-03-05T19:17:23Z")
“Benoit…” “Balls! Ha, I was laughing at your name.” Cracks me up every time…what are yours? --- ## [RIP Keith Flint of The Prodigy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-keith-flint-of-the-prodigy/830535)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-keith-flint-of-the-prodigy/830535 "2019-03-05T16:49:15Z")
49 years old; possibly a suicide. Very sad; the band has some iconic songs to go along with their iconic frontman. RIP Mr. Flint; you done good. --- ## [Spectacular Shazam fail](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spectacular-shazam-fail/830569)
**Author:** [@Doug\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_K)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spectacular-shazam-fail/830569 "2019-03-05T13:43:36Z")
I’m listening to the radio and a nice instrumental version of “In My Life” by The Beatles comes on. I think I’d like to know who did this so I can find it to listen to later. So, Shazam to the rescue. Or not. I’ve had … --- ## [Ricky Jay walks into a shoe shine place...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ricky-jay-walks-into-a-shoe-shine-place/830555)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2019, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ricky-jay-walks-into-a-shoe-shine-place/830555 "2019-03-05T04:19:05Z")
…and hands the eldery owner a business card and a hundred dollar bill. He tells him some friends of his would like to see him that night. The confused old man says, “I only shine shoes.” Ricky Jay says, “There will be … --- ## [Anyone know of any books, dictionary or thesaurus that focus on old timey or antiquated langue?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-of-any-books-dictionary-or-thesaurus-that-focus-on-old-timey-or-antiquated-langue/830511)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-know-of-any-books-dictionary-or-thesaurus-that-focus-on-old-timey-or-antiquated-langue/830511 "2019-03-04T20:14:49Z")
It’s rare that I come up with a problem I can’t even Google, but googling “old-timey dictionary” just brings 1000s of dictionaries with the word entry “old-timey.” I am looking for any books or online resources of antiq… --- ## [Anyone watch the Netflix series Travelers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watch-the-netflix-series-travelers/805388)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watch-the-netflix-series-travelers/805388 "2019-03-04T19:12:22Z")
Is it worth checking out? Only just heard of it today and looks interesting. --- ## [Amy Winehouse is dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amy-winehouse-is-dead/590088)
**Author:** [@Pixiesnix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pixiesnix)\ **Replies:** 205\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amy-winehouse-is-dead/590088 "2019-03-04T19:00:41Z")
HuffPost is reporting that singer Amy Winehouse was found dead in her home of an apparent drug overdose. Such a waste of talent. However, I can’t say I’m surprised. --- ## [Is Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back a 24 reboot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gordon-ramsays-24-hours-to-hell-and-back-a-24-reboot/830522)
**Author:** [@DWMarch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DWMarch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 10:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-gordon-ramsays-24-hours-to-hell-and-back-a-24-reboot/830522 "2019-03-04T10:55:22Z")
After the lackluster reception 24: Legacy received, I had heard a rumor that Fox was looking to reboot the show. One silly concept I heard was a legal drama, which would at least turn the typical formula on its head (“Ad… --- ## [Are there any movie review shows anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-movie-review-shows-anymore/830466)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-movie-review-shows-anymore/830466 "2019-03-04T04:35:20Z")
Back in the day, there used to be a number of film review shows - Siskel & Ebert, At The Movies (with two other hosts after Gene and Roger left) and a few others. While there are any number of written reviews on the web… --- ## [Doper cooks: what did I do wrong?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-cooks-what-did-i-do-wrong/830458)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-cooks-what-did-i-do-wrong/830458 "2019-03-04T03:21:06Z")
I’m not much of a cook and I like simple food, so I’m always on the lookout for easy recipes. Every time I’ve tried to make chicken breasts, they come out dry. So I was happy then I found this recipe. I did the brining … --- ## [On The Basis Of Sex](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-basis-of-sex/830195)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-the-basis-of-sex/830195 "2019-03-04T00:20:42Z")
I’m somewhat surprised to see no thread on this film, given the admiration for the protagonist. As a man who quit his job to care for an elderly relative, I had a personal interest in watching this film, but I really di… --- ## [How good is Hulu for watching ancient TV programs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-is-hulu-for-watching-ancient-tv-programs/824409)
**Author:** [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-good-is-hulu-for-watching-ancient-tv-programs/824409 "2019-03-03T23:19:26Z")
Say, from the mid-seventies on back. DesertRoomie loves to doze off watching them. I have two streaming services but Netflix is pretty sparse\* and Amazon wants you to rent them. I’m looking for something where the mont… --- ## [Has anyone tried artichokes (steamed or roasted) served with a poached or fired egg?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-artichokes-steamed-or-roasted-served-with-a-poached-or-fired-egg/830398)
**Author:** [@Cuckoorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cuckoorex)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-artichokes-steamed-or-roasted-served-with-a-poached-or-fired-egg/830398 "2019-03-03T18:43:56Z")
I was trying to see if anyone had posted a review of such a combo online, but my cursory examination was unfruitful. It seems to me that it should be a good combo; delicious artichoke leaves and hearts dipped in runny eg… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=534) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=536)