# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=554 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 555 --- ## [Super Dave finally defeated. RIP Bob Einstein](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-dave-finally-defeated-rip-bob-einstein/827106)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-dave-finally-defeated-rip-bob-einstein/827106 "2019-01-03T16:35:01Z")
Super Dave was such a great character. I know what is going to happen, I laugh every time no matter what. --- ## [How Do Actors Memorize So Much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-actors-memorize-so-much/826884)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-actors-memorize-so-much/826884 "2019-01-03T16:14:22Z")
Something I have wondered about for some time now but was afraid to ask. Then while I was having Christmas dinner at my cousin’s house, someone else actually brought it up. How do actors apparently methodically memorize… --- ## [Bob Einstein (Super Dave) Dead At 76.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-einstein-super-dave-dead-at-76/827142)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-einstein-super-dave-dead-at-76/827142 "2019-01-03T13:00:07Z")
Here. RIP Bob, you were one of the best! --- ## [Would you describe super-hero fiction (movies, books, comics, etc.) a sub-genre of Fantasy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-describe-super-hero-fiction-movies-books-comics-etc-a-sub-genre-of-fantasy/826935)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-describe-super-hero-fiction-movies-books-comics-etc-a-sub-genre-of-fantasy/826935 "2019-01-03T05:53:10Z")
Super-hero stuff seems to me to function about the same as magic. Super-hero entities have rules within which they have to operate, often or usually, and limitations, not to mention powerful enemies, without which what’s… --- ## [Two fictional time travel questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-fictional-time-travel-questions/827099)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-fictional-time-travel-questions/827099 "2019-01-03T05:38:31Z")
In the Star Trek world, did anyone else, like the Vulcans perhaps, discover/invent time travel before humans did? I can think of two, but they were both “alien of the week” stories - the people that made the Guardian of… --- ## [How Can Homer be 39?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-homer-be-39/193069)
**Author:** [@Homer\_J.Simpson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Homer_J.Simpson)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-homer-be-39/193069 "2019-01-03T04:55:14Z")
How can Homer Simpson be 39, if Bart is 10 and Lisa is 8? Are we to believe that Homer was 29 when Bart was born? Boy, I really hope somebody got fired for that blunder. http://www.snpp.com/episodes/5F21 --- ## [Would you pay 50 bucks for a movie ticket?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-50-bucks-for-a-movie-ticket/825625)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-50-bucks-for-a-movie-ticket/825625 "2019-01-03T03:18:49Z")
A newly-renovated movie theater is charging over $50 for some seats. Would you pay that much to watch any movie? --- ## [Is There Anything More Decadent Than Chicken Carbonara?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-more-decadent-than-chicken-carbonara/826986)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-anything-more-decadent-than-chicken-carbonara/826986 "2019-01-02T23:26:53Z")
I think I am spelling it the right way. It has been a while since I had it. True story. There is this local diner. And they outward appearance makes them look like any other diner. But appearances can be deceiving. The… --- ## [Around-the-world booze: something to it, or woo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/around-the-world-booze-something-to-it-or-woo/827094)
**Author:** [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/around-the-world-booze-something-to-it-or-woo/827094 "2019-01-02T22:56:29Z")
Between Mr. Athena and I, we received a couple bottles of booze that tout they were put on ships and sailed around the world. I assumed that was marketing woo, but in looking at the respective web sites, they both claim … --- ## [What happens if I freeze orange juice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-freeze-orange-juice/827115)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-if-i-freeze-orange-juice/827115 "2019-01-02T22:46:02Z")
Blood oranges are currently in stores, and the have a very limited growing season. I like the juice for my Blood and Sand and the drink is very different without the slight bitterness of the blood oranges. If I freeze t… --- ## [What is your go to "salad"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-go-to-salad/826898)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-go-to-salad/826898 "2019-01-02T22:27:00Z")
I was thinking make your own, but happy to hear of buy out. Do you have a veggie or fruit salad that you make more than others? Ours is red leaf lettuce, w/ brown tomatoes (kumatos?), avocado, and walnut pieces. Poppy… --- ## [Kitchen Appreciation Charge/Tipping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kitchen-appreciation-charge-tipping/827058)
**Author:** [@sachertorte](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sachertorte)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kitchen-appreciation-charge-tipping/827058 "2019-01-02T20:40:27Z")
Last night I ate at a restaurant where there was a 3% Kitchen Appreciation fee added to the bill. I’m okay with this as my understanding is this charge is to get the kitchen staff a tip-like reward for a good job (and a … --- ## [Resolved: Die Hard 1 is not a Christmas movie, it's a Halloween movie.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-die-hard-1-is-not-a-christmas-movie-its-a-halloween-movie/826447)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-die-hard-1-is-not-a-christmas-movie-its-a-halloween-movie/826447 "2019-01-02T18:11:36Z")
Please read OP before voting in poll A lot of people think that a blockbuster that was released in mid-summer is a Christmas movie simply because it takes place on Christmas. This is absurd. It’s the same sloppy thinkin… --- ## [Can you soak beans too long?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-soak-beans-too-long/645621)
**Author:** [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-soak-beans-too-long/645621 "2019-01-02T14:31:58Z")
I somehow got a day ahead of myself and put my (dry) black eyed peas in to soak today. I don’t want to cook them until Tuesday. :smack: Should I pour the water off (it’s already been in there about 3 hours) now and star… --- ## [Dave Barry's 2018 Year in Review](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dave-barrys-2018-year-in-review/826891)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2019, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dave-barrys-2018-year-in-review/826891 "2019-01-02T04:23:23Z")
Once again, enjoy! --- ## [Movies w/ Vagabond as Main Character](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-w-vagabond-as-main-character/826868)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-w-vagabond-as-main-character/826868 "2019-01-01T19:34:40Z")
Preferably from the 1930-70s. Regardless of country. (I’ve seen the movie “Vagabond”, it’s ok) --- ## [Is there a "director's commentary" of sorts for concert music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-directors-commentary-of-sorts-for-concert-music/826988)
**Author:** [@Oedipus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oedipus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-directors-commentary-of-sorts-for-concert-music/826988 "2019-01-01T19:18:48Z")
Either written or spoken while the work is playing. I feel like there’s layers and layers that’s just passing by me. For example, Ebert’s commentary for Citizen Kane was like a revelation for me in movie watching and for… --- ## [That 70s Show \*weird question\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-show-weird-question/202817)
**Author:** [@7\_up\_yours](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/7_up_yours)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-70s-show-weird-question/202817 "2019-01-01T18:45:20Z")
Remember back a season or two when Donna and Eric broke up and they were seeing other people? They were seeing other people and everything, and it was indicated that Donna had sex with at least one other guy. Remember … --- ## [Twilight Zone Marathon on Syfy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twilight-zone-marathon-on-syfy/827014)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twilight-zone-marathon-on-syfy/827014 "2019-01-01T17:23:29Z")
It goes until 7a on Wed. Enjoy! --- ## [What's in your seven-layer Mexican dip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-seven-layer-mexican-dip/826998)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-seven-layer-mexican-dip/826998 "2019-01-01T06:40:03Z")
I’m doing a 7-layer Mexican dip for our family NYE party tonight. My wife and I got into a bit of a discussion over what goes into one. I won, since she’s never actually made one before, and I’m the one actually putting … --- ## [Least favourite dystopian fiction cliche?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/least-favourite-dystopian-fiction-cliche/826971)
**Author:** [@Princess\_Perfume](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princess_Perfume)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/least-favourite-dystopian-fiction-cliche/826971 "2019-01-01T04:56:44Z")
My least favourite dystopian stories are those where, for shock value, an “our history” master criminal becomes an alternate history important politician. Such published novels and stories have featured: U.S. President… --- ## [Animal Kingdom on Amazon Prime.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animal-kingdom-on-amazon-prime/827016)
**Author:** [@SigMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SigMan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animal-kingdom-on-amazon-prime/827016 "2019-01-01T03:04:45Z")
I watched season 1 and 2 and I have to pay to watch season 3. Talk about leaving me hanging. :rolleyes: --- ## [Khadaji's Whatcha Readin' thread -- December 2018 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-december-2018-edition/825449)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-december-2018-edition/825449 "2019-01-01T01:43:02Z")
Oh look FINALLY! My apologies, real life was a bit busy yesterday but there is food in the house now so the hubby and offspring can stop looking at me like I’m trying to starve them. :wink: On with the show! Whatcha a… --- ## [Stop at 3 dishes - you are welcome!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-at-3-dishes-you-are-welcome/826992)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stop-at-3-dishes-you-are-welcome/826992 "2018-12-31T22:59:52Z")
Just wanted to share what is probably our favorite dinner-party hosting idea. When planning your menu, limit yourself to 3 main dishes. Greatly simplifies every aspect of hosting - from planning, to buying, prepping, s… --- ## [Watership Down (new BBC/Netflix miniseries)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watership-down-new-bbc-netflix-miniseries/826903)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watership-down-new-bbc-netflix-miniseries/826903 "2018-12-31T21:39:43Z")
Anyone watch it yet? The book was my absolute favorite as a kid. I haven’t seen it yet, but I’m looking forward to it. The reviews are good so far, though I’ve seen lots of criticism of the animation style. --- ## [Threshold of Disbelief](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threshold-of-disbelief/825689)
**Author:** [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/threshold-of-disbelief/825689 "2018-12-31T18:21:38Z")
I mentioned over in this thread that Iron Man 3 underwhelmed me, due to broken physics. For those who have not seen that movie, I’ll briefly summarize my issue: the Bad Guys have some kind of super-serum/genetic enhance… --- ## [Movies that underwhelmed you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-underwhelmed-you/825403)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-underwhelmed-you/825403 "2018-12-31T17:07:08Z")
In the past year, I’ve seen a few movies that I’d heard a lot about, sometimes in a gushing, “You’ve gotta see this!” way. Some I appreciated, but more often, they did not live up to the hype. Amelie: It was very clever… --- ## [Have you see Shen Yun?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-see-shen-yun/825806)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-see-shen-yun/825806 "2018-12-31T15:54:07Z")
Shen Yun is a big production show from China that seems to tour all the time. They promote it using a huge amount of hype, direct mail, etc. Most entertainment that you really want to see just advertises enough so that y… --- ## [Who would win, the squad from Predator or Aliens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-win-the-squad-from-predator-or-aliens/822013)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-win-the-squad-from-predator-or-aliens/822013 "2018-12-31T14:58:34Z")
A 20th century Fox executive passes out in-between lines of coke and has a strange dream. In it, instead of having the extraterrestrials from Predator and Aliens fight, it’s the humans. Who wins that fight? A few rules: … --- ## [Mowgli -- Another run at The Jungle Book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mowgli-another-run-at-the-jungle-book/815208)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mowgli-another-run-at-the-jungle-book/815208 "2018-12-31T13:35:16Z")
Yes, I know The Jungle Book isn’t just Mowgli but at least this one makes clear who the focus will be in its title. Billing itself as “the darkest adaptation”, it will hopefully feature fewer singing animals and maybe f… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=553) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=555)