# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=556 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 557 --- ## [X-Files Retrospective: "Space" Season 1-Ep 9](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-files-retrospective-space-season-1-ep-9/826849)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-files-retrospective-space-season-1-ep-9/826849 "2018-12-29T05:23:24Z")
I’ll do these until I get bored of it. If anyone doesn’t know, X-Files was remastered a while back and looks great in HD and widescreen. Hopefuly they do it to DS9 someday. Wiki says this is Chris Carter’s least favori… --- ## [Best Documentaries About People/Society?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-documentaries-about-people-society/826654)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 3:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-documentaries-about-people-society/826654 "2018-12-29T03:56:59Z")
I’ll name a few of my favorites to get the idea… I love -Place de la Republique -Seven-Up (series of documentaries) -Salesman -Chronicles of a Summer --- ## [Are oysters alive when you eat them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-oysters-alive-when-you-eat-them/826596)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-oysters-alive-when-you-eat-them/826596 "2018-12-29T03:55:27Z")
The wife and I just chowed down on some oysters. Obviously they were alive when I shucked them. (Well, except for the one that looked like a lump of black Play-Doh.) But were they alive when we ate them? Or did they … --- ## [Turning cottage sheese into cheddar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turning-cottage-sheese-into-cheddar/826602)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turning-cottage-sheese-into-cheddar/826602 "2018-12-28T21:29:22Z")
What would happen if I took some fresh cottage cheese and put it in a form and lightly pressed it for awhile to drain and firm it up then wrap it and set it in my cheese cave, uh, basement to age? Or any other steps as n… --- ## [Who gives a \[blank\] about honors and awards (and halls of fame, etc.)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-gives-a-blank-about-honors-and-awards-and-halls-of-fame-etc/826769)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-gives-a-blank-about-honors-and-awards-and-halls-of-fame-etc/826769 "2018-12-28T21:02:54Z")
I am at friend’s house, and this family keeps the TV on all day (I basically haven’t watched TV since I went off to college in 1989, a few seasons of Bravo shows excepted…). Anyhow the “Kennedy Center Honors” are on and… --- ## [can I steam a dozen lobster tails in one pot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-steam-a-dozen-lobster-tails-in-one-pot/826832)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-steam-a-dozen-lobster-tails-in-one-pot/826832 "2018-12-28T18:02:13Z")
We steamed a couple of small (~ 4 oz.) tails last week and they came out great. Used a covered soup pot, a steamer basket and 5 minutes later we had tails. Tasty and tender. But we want to do a dozen for a group Monday… --- ## [What's the difference between light red and dark red kidney beans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-light-red-and-dark-red-kidney-beans/826818)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-light-red-and-dark-red-kidney-beans/826818 "2018-12-28T16:37:36Z")
I’ve always bought light red kidney beans for chili. What’s the difference between light red and dark red kidney beans? Is one a more ripe bean compared to the other? What’s the difference in taste or texture? I’ve s… --- ## [Is there ANY literary value in the white supremacist tome "The Turner Diaries"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-literary-value-in-the-white-supremacist-tome-the-turner-diaries/826778)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-literary-value-in-the-white-supremacist-tome-the-turner-diaries/826778 "2018-12-28T03:26:20Z")
Before we begin, I HATE white supremacists, anti semites, etc etc. I think they are all dumb rednecks that need to be moved to Garbage Island. But I have to admit, just from a reader point of view, I am fascinated by th… --- ## [Why are people so snarky about Netflix's discs-by-mail service? ("Yes, it still exists!" Ha ha.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-so-snarky-about-netflixs-discs-by-mail-service-yes-it-still-exists-ha-ha/815950)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-people-so-snarky-about-netflixs-discs-by-mail-service-yes-it-still-exists-ha-ha/815950 "2018-12-28T02:53:34Z")
So there are 3.4 million of us, but the assumption is that we’re all dorky suburban moms of a certain age and “set in our ways”. :dubious: The typical attitude (exemplified in this article) when I mention my disc que… --- ## [Bakers: What makes storebought (Safeway, Costco) muffins so dense and heavy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-what-makes-storebought-safeway-costco-muffins-so-dense-and-heavy/826752)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bakers-what-makes-storebought-safeway-costco-muffins-so-dense-and-heavy/826752 "2018-12-28T00:35:48Z")
I’m the guy who bakes the muffins at my job, but alas, I’m not actually a baker. I currently use the 5-pound boxes of Krusteaz Muffin Mix, and the problem with this stuff is that the resulting muffins are more cake-like … --- ## [Anyone done the 52 books in 52 weeks challenge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-done-the-52-books-in-52-weeks-challenge/826743)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2018, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-done-the-52-books-in-52-weeks-challenge/826743 "2018-12-28T00:04:54Z")
Next year, I’m going to try the read a book a week challenge as a New Year’s Resolution. Anyone done this? I’ve seen some YouTube videos with people discussing this as well as reviewing some of the books they’ve read. I … --- ## [Lesser known, underrated, or simply unconventional Christmas movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lesser-known-underrated-or-simply-unconventional-christmas-movies/826536)
**Author:** [@Mislav](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mislav)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lesser-known-underrated-or-simply-unconventional-christmas-movies/826536 "2018-12-27T21:32:44Z")
We all know about classic Christmas movies. “It’s a Wonderful Life”, “Miracle on 34th Street”, “Trading Places”, “Love Actually”, “Serendipity”, and yes, even “Home Alone” and “Die Hard”. And many others. But what are so… --- ## [Diversity Casting & the LOTR movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diversity-casting-the-lotr-movies/786482)
**Author:** [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diversity-casting-the-lotr-movies/786482 "2018-12-27T21:14:02Z")
Recently I read am interesting criticism of Peter Jackson’s Tolkien movies - the writer was amazed that the films, made after the year 2000 as they said, were cast with all white actors. I had honestly never given this … --- ## [What rock groups feature the most virtuosity among their members?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-rock-groups-feature-the-most-virtuosity-among-their-members/311605)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-rock-groups-feature-the-most-virtuosity-among-their-members/311605 "2018-12-27T06:32:43Z")
What I mean is this: Take a given rock band … let’s use Queen as an example. Then evaluate the virtuosity of each member of that band on their instrument(s) and/or voice,as applicable. Perhaps assign these evaluations … --- ## [Searching for a song, can't find it by googling the lyrics that I know](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-for-a-song-cant-find-it-by-googling-the-lyrics-that-i-know/826638)
**Author:** [@IMLippy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IMLippy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-for-a-song-cant-find-it-by-googling-the-lyrics-that-i-know/826638 "2018-12-27T01:30:25Z")
I don’t know the artist who sings this song, but it is very well produced and I am very surprised that I can’t google the lyrics and come up with the song… The song is about a guy who picks up a girl, I think he has a t… --- ## [instant pot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instant-pot/787998)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instant-pot/787998 "2018-12-26T21:13:12Z")
I’m thinking of getting an iPot. We have a pressure cooker, which I almost never use because it’s a nuisance to clean, and seems sorta scary. But my husband uses it a lot for beans. We have a rice cooker which we never … --- ## [I can't stop playing Gwen Stefani album You Make It Feel Like Christmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-stop-playing-gwen-stefani-album-you-make-it-feel-like-christmas/826726)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-stop-playing-gwen-stefani-album-you-make-it-feel-like-christmas/826726 "2018-12-26T20:03:44Z")
I have the newly released Deluxe edition of You Make It Feel Like Christmas with 17 songs. Gwen wrote several of them. Under the Christmas Lights is one of my favorites. She wrote & performed You Make It Feel Like Chris… --- ## [Any other Dopers also Maker's Mark Ambassadors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-dopers-also-makers-mark-ambassadors/826343)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-dopers-also-makers-mark-ambassadors/826343 "2018-12-26T16:39:53Z")
Maker’s Mark bourbon has a customer loyalty program where you become an “Ambassador” simply by signing up. In my opinion, this is one of the best realized type of programs I have encountered. First of all, when you sign… --- ## [Doctor Who season 3 questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-season-3-questions/826644)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-season-3-questions/826644 "2018-12-26T15:33:30Z")
BBC America is running a Doctor Who marathon and I caught a show I hadn’t seen before (I was never a very faithful fan, most of the shows I have watched have been in these marathons). This is the one with Mark Gattis as … --- ## [All of the other reindeer were jerks.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-other-reindeer-were-jerks/826516)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-of-the-other-reindeer-were-jerks/826516 "2018-12-26T15:31:56Z")
Excluding poor Rudolph from their reindeer games and bullying him, until the Big Guy asks him to do a favour, then they’re all falling all over themselves to suck up to Rudolph. Nasty little ungulates, all of them! --- ## [Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 11/9", Any Thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-moores-fahrenheit-11-9-any-thoughts/826696)
**Author:** [@Royal\_Nonesutch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Royal_Nonesutch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 10:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/michael-moores-fahrenheit-11-9-any-thoughts/826696 "2018-12-26T10:49:26Z")
Just watched Fahrenheit 11/9, and as I know this board skews extremely liberal, so in theory, this should be right up most Straight Dope people’s alley, but I wanted to hear any thoughts you might want to share. For me,… --- ## [Ladies: Dress-Worthy Bras for a Well-Endowed Woman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-dress-worthy-bras-for-a-well-endowed-woman/787623)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2017, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ladies-dress-worthy-bras-for-a-well-endowed-woman/787623 "2017-06-01T05:12:21Z")
I found a lovely Nepalese dress today at the store, but as per usual, the back of my bra shows. This is an ongoing issue with me and dresses. I have a large bust, so strapless bras are right out. I have a spandexy body s… --- ## [Netflix's The Crown; season 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflixs-the-crown-season-2/803989)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflixs-the-crown-season-2/803989 "2018-12-26T05:22:11Z")
Season 2 of The Crown premieres today on Netflix. :slight\_smile: I just started watching episode 2.01. --- ## [Hallmark Movie bot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hallmark-movie-bot/826627)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hallmark-movie-bot/826627 "2018-12-26T04:49:15Z")
Someone forced a computer to watch a thousand hours of Hallmark movies, and the poor thing then came up with this --- ## ["Manhattan" (Woody Allen) Q: Cut scene?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manhattan-woody-allen-q-cut-scene/826685)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manhattan-woody-allen-q-cut-scene/826685 "2018-12-26T04:39:16Z")
I recently re-watched Woody Allen’s Manhattan, and noticed a scene missing. Before his character quits the SNL-type show he writes for, he has an argument with the producer about a scene he wrote that has been censored o… --- ## [Baking Question: need help fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baking-question-need-help-fast/826587)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baking-question-need-help-fast/826587 "2018-12-26T01:37:43Z")
So, I decided it would be nice to have fresh pastry Christmas morning, and decided to modify a hot cross bun recipe to make more of a cinnamon bun or chelsea roll thing, and I started to mix up the dough, which needs to … --- ## [Star Wars Holiday Special](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-holiday-special/657695)
**Author:** [@Harvey\_The\_Heavy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harvey_The_Heavy)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2018, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-holiday-special/657695 "2018-12-26T01:08:48Z")
So does Disney have the rights to this now? --- ## [Christmas Songs with no cover versions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-songs-with-no-cover-versions/825292)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-songs-with-no-cover-versions/825292 "2018-12-25T22:17:08Z")
I created a thread a few years back about the definitive versions of famous Christmas songs, and this takes that to the extreme. Are there any songs with only one \*significant \*version? If someone obscure make a recordin… --- ## [Dark secrets of the Santaverse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-secrets-of-the-santaverse/826683)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-secrets-of-the-santaverse/826683 "2018-12-25T22:13:49Z")
In movie and television universes where Santa exists but parents don’t believe, the question is often raised “Are parents surprised when their children find presents the parents didn’t buy?” The answer to this is distur… --- ## [The Shape of Water (movie)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-shape-of-water-movie/805318)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-shape-of-water-movie/805318 "2018-12-25T21:10:47Z")
Anyone else seen Guillermo Del Toro’s latest? I have . . .thoughts, and no one around here has seen it yet (which makes sense, since they were mostly Christmasing). I’m not sure what to make of it. Which isn’t to say I … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=555) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=557)