# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=561 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 562 --- ## [Good ear plugs for performing musicians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-ear-plugs-for-performing-musicians/825881)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-ear-plugs-for-performing-musicians/825881 "2018-12-12T00:59:50Z")
I am looking for the type of ear plugs that performing musicians or crew wear. They cut back the background and crowd noise, but still allow the wearer, particularly vocalists, to hear well enough to perform. Does anyon… --- ## [Fruitcake!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fruitcake/825926)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fruitcake/825926 "2018-12-12T00:43:09Z")
A friend has asked for a fruitcake for Christmas (ew!). What’s the best fruitcake on the internet? StG --- ## [Getting ready for my first date but I am not allowed to drink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-ready-for-my-first-date-but-i-am-not-allowed-to-drink/825939)
**Author:** [@AlenDonald](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlenDonald)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-ready-for-my-first-date-but-i-am-not-allowed-to-drink/825939 "2018-12-11T23:59:55Z")
So, I am getting ready to take my girl on my first date and we are planing to get wasted and have an unforgettable night out because her birthday is at the same day. However, the problem is that I recently moved to Delaw… --- ## [Time to...Recast Rocky Horror Picture Show !](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-recast-rocky-horror-picture-show/825646)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/time-to-recast-rocky-horror-picture-show/825646 "2018-12-11T21:26:59Z")
I’m sure it’s been done before, but I just can’t be bothered tonight. I’ll take the low-hanging fruit Marilyn Manson :: Dr. Frankenfurter Macaulay Culkin :: Riff Raff --- ## [Burger King's 1 cent Whopper promotion.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burger-kings-1-cent-whopper-promotion/825607)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burger-kings-1-cent-whopper-promotion/825607 "2018-12-11T15:20:37Z")
Burger King’s promotions are a lot of fun. This time they are throwing some serious shade at McDonald’s. LOL I plan to get a few 1 cent burgers between now and the 12th. I can always delete the App later. Our closest M… --- ## [The Donald J Trump Presidential Twitter Library](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-donald-j-trump-presidential-twitter-library/825819)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-donald-j-trump-presidential-twitter-library/825819 "2018-12-11T14:33:26Z")
I’ve just been given this book as a present. It’s by The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. I’ve been dipping into it and I’m thoroughly delighted at being so outraged. --- ## [Best options for a home espresso machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-options-for-a-home-espresso-machine/825875)
**Author:** [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 12:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-options-for-a-home-espresso-machine/825875 "2018-12-11T12:55:37Z")
My sister and her husband drink a latte or two each morning. Their current countertop machine has just started leaking, so I thought I’d replace it as a Christmas present. What’s my best bet? They don’t want any of the … --- ## [British Steamed Christmas puddingpudding - how do I store it for a week?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-steamed-christmas-puddingpudding-how-do-i-store-it-for-a-week/825036)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-steamed-christmas-puddingpudding-how-do-i-store-it-for-a-week/825036 "2018-12-11T08:52:09Z")
I’m thinking of making a steamed pudding for an upcoming Christmas party. Piper Mom used to make it a week or so in advance, but I can’t remember how she stored it. I don’t think she refrigerated it. Any suggestions? --- ## [Star Trek 50th Anniversary Concert](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-50th-anniversary-concert/825599)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 5:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-50th-anniversary-concert/825599 "2018-12-11T05:53:32Z")
Performed in Prague, of all places. This is a fantastic 1 h 22 m presentation by very (astonishingly!) young musicians. For fans of “The Inner Light,” there’s a beautiful rendition of Picard’s theme a few minutes in. I… --- ## [What's your favorite cut of steak?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cut-of-steak/825725)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-cut-of-steak/825725 "2018-12-11T03:10:11Z")
I’m thinking primarily beef and that’s what the poll will cover but if you prefer something else, feel free to leave a comment. I have to go with the rib-eye. The tenderness and the marbling just can’t be beat. --- ## [Nightflyers - new horror show from George R.R. Martin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nightflyers-new-horror-show-from-george-r-r-martin/825425)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nightflyers-new-horror-show-from-george-r-r-martin/825425 "2018-12-11T02:17:27Z")
The good news about this show is that they are emphasizing online viewing, much like they did 12 Monkeys in its final two seasons. Originally, five were going to be online tomorrow and the following five the next week. … --- ## ["Cafeteria school lunch" pizza from the 80's. Can an individual get this anywhere?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafeteria-school-lunch-pizza-from-the-80s-can-an-individual-get-this-anywhere/825550)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2018, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafeteria-school-lunch-pizza-from-the-80s-can-an-individual-get-this-anywhere/825550 "2018-12-11T00:40:26Z")
People of a certain age know what I’m talking about. The rectangular pizza slices, with a somewhat spongy thin crust (which invariably soaked up the grease), cheese, and pepperoni in “chunks”, not circles. I don’t care… --- ## [british or scottish police procedural series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-or-scottish-police-procedural-series/825619)
**Author:** [@Soul\_Brother\_Number\_Two](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soul_Brother_Number_Two)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/british-or-scottish-police-procedural-series/825619 "2018-12-10T22:33:06Z")
I read a few of them some time ago. All I can remember is that there was a supervisor type who ate candy constantly. Anyone know which series this is? Thanking you. --- ## [snacks/beverages you DONT miss from childhood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snacks-beverages-you-dont-miss-from-childhood/825427)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snacks-beverages-you-dont-miss-from-childhood/825427 "2018-12-10T21:00:10Z")
This was inspired by the "snacks you miss thread " but in this one its the popular/faddish snacks you tired and hated or were forced to eat because that’s all mom put in ya lunch…… or something the cool kids drank or at… --- ## [Was Wallis Simpson A Good Actress?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-wallis-simpson-a-good-actress/825848)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-wallis-simpson-a-good-actress/825848 "2018-12-10T20:33:29Z")
You can count on two hands the number of movies I’ve seen that were made before I was born (1970) - which means that I’ve likely missed the entirety of Wallis’ ouvre. Was she a good actress? --- ## [Why are there so many kids versions of adult shows?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-so-many-kids-versions-of-adult-shows/825789)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-so-many-kids-versions-of-adult-shows/825789 "2018-12-10T20:13:14Z")
I just saw there’s a kids version of Mythbusters. Who’s the target demographic for kids versions of shows (cooking, game, science, etc) not on kid oriented channels? I personally find them annoying (kid’s acting and talk… --- ## [Ever participated in an art auction?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-participated-in-an-art-auction/825879)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-participated-in-an-art-auction/825879 "2018-12-10T17:54:33Z")
I’ve had a notifier thingie going on since our trip to Italy last April for when a certain artist’s work comes up for sale, and yesterday one that I am actually interested in came up in my notifications. It is going on a… --- ## [Why are so many Christmas songs in a minor key?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-so-many-christmas-songs-in-a-minor-key/825442)
**Author:** [@CelticKnot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CelticKnot)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 11:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-so-many-christmas-songs-in-a-minor-key/825442 "2018-12-10T11:59:33Z")
My usual radio station is now playing Christmas music 24/7, and I work retail, so I am getting Christmas music all the time. I’ve noticed that many Christmas songs are in a minor key, and not just the songs with melanc… --- ## [Cover songs that missed the spirit of the originals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cover-songs-that-missed-the-spirit-of-the-originals/825543)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cover-songs-that-missed-the-spirit-of-the-originals/825543 "2018-12-10T05:09:37Z")
Inspired by the numerous threads we’ve had about great cover songs, but going the other direction. What cover song do you think missed the mark the most? I’m not looking for worst versions. But covers that just missed t… --- ## [Netflix: A really dumb gripe about "The Gauntlet MST3K"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-a-really-dumb-gripe-about-the-gauntlet-mst3k/825697)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-a-really-dumb-gripe-about-the-gauntlet-mst3k/825697 "2018-12-10T02:16:49Z")
Yesterday, I committed myself to watching MST3K’s “The Gauntlet”. It’s a back to back six show marathon. The whole premise is, if you watch it, you’re supposed to watch the whole thing. Despite this, Netflix felt the ne… --- ## [Meals for a blizzard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meals-for-a-blizzard/825798)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meals-for-a-blizzard/825798 "2018-12-09T22:41:25Z")
Okay, okay, North Dakotans: we don’t know what a blizzard is. It’s gonna feel like one to us. Anyway, here in Western North Carolina we’re bracing for the snow that begins tonight and continues through Monday midnight. … --- ## [Do you save the best for last?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-save-the-best-for-last/825724)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-save-the-best-for-last/825724 "2018-12-09T18:04:24Z")
Do you save the best for last? Eat it first? Or do you eat it somewhere in between? :smiley: Arguments I’ve heard are “Eat the best last so it leaves a lasting impression.” Eat the best first, because you may be too fu… --- ## [The most "Important" album of 1968?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-important-album-of-1968/825710)
**Author:** [@XOldiesJock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XOldiesJock)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-important-album-of-1968/825710 "2018-12-09T04:21:59Z")
Tired of hearing about a song as inconsequential as “Baby, It’s Cold Outside?” Let’s try this for conversation. Much has been made recently about the anniversary of the Beatles’ “White Album” and it’s importance in the… --- ## [When Facing an Angry Mob Armed with Raspberries, What is Best to Do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-facing-an-angry-mob-armed-with-raspberries-what-is-best-to-do/825768)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-facing-an-angry-mob-armed-with-raspberries-what-is-best-to-do/825768 "2018-12-09T03:41:54Z")
Of course, conventional wisdom says that if you are pursued by an angry mob who are armed with raspberries, you should release the tiger. Because the tiger will eat your attackers, and also eat the raspberries. However… --- ## [Sous Vide (or yes honey, I'm boiling the steaks)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sous-vide-or-yes-honey-im-boiling-the-steaks/825763)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sous-vide-or-yes-honey-im-boiling-the-steaks/825763 "2018-12-09T01:43:55Z")
First time. So. My MIL sends us Omaha Steaks for Christmas and birthdays. They are OK. They come vacuum sealed in heavy pouches. They are sort of made for this. hmmm…Didn’t I see something somewhere about that? An… --- ## [Songs that take you to special time and place...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-take-you-to-special-time-and-place/825775)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-take-you-to-special-time-and-place/825775 "2018-12-08T23:23:56Z")
Do you have any songs that take you to special time and place? Is it specific or ethereal? I’m listening to Night in White Satin - The Moody Blue right now and will listen to FM - Steely Dan next because I started with R… --- ## [Pretzel rolls: yea or nay?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretzel-rolls-yea-or-nay/825704)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretzel-rolls-yea-or-nay/825704 "2018-12-08T23:08:17Z")
What do you think of these things? --- ## [Grosse Point Blank song help!!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grosse-point-blank-song-help/624221)
**Author:** [@Fist\_Rockbone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fist_Rockbone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grosse-point-blank-song-help/624221 "2018-12-08T22:10:01Z")
Does anyone know the name of the song that plays right at the end of the scene where he visits his mom at the nursing home and it plays into where he is visiting his dads grave site. The lyrics say something like “gotta … --- ## [Have you eaten a deep fried hamburger?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-eaten-a-deep-fried-hamburger/825731)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-eaten-a-deep-fried-hamburger/825731 "2018-12-08T21:07:31Z")
On this week’s “Good Eats: Reloaded”, Alton Brown redoes his old hamburger recipe. Instead of grilling or pan frying, he forms the patties and then deep fries them in a Dutch oven. It seems to be based on Dyer’s Deep F… --- ## [I grew parsley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-grew-parsley/825772)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-grew-parsley/825772 "2018-12-08T19:41:24Z")
I grow all sorts of stuff. Berries, apples, tomatoes, basil. A lot are eaten by critters, and in general, it hasn’t been very successful. But this year, I picked up a tray of parsley, and put it in the pot I used for cha… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=560) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=562)