# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=566 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 567 --- ## [Shot Caller - movie synopsis](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shot-caller-movie-synopsis/825049)
**Author:** [@Isamu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Isamu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2018, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shot-caller-movie-synopsis/825049 "2018-11-25T12:24:19Z")
Successful stock broker who plays it hard and fast gets sent to prison on a DUI murder charge and decides that prison life is a better rush than playing the stock market and also more fun than his family, so he contrives… --- ## [What is this cross"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-cross/205622)
**Author:** [@mangeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mangeorge)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2018, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-cross/205622 "2018-11-25T01:16:59Z")
“A cross from a faith that died before jesus came” From this song? (Sarah Mclachlan - Building A Mystery) One of these, maybe? Peace, mangeorge --- ## [Frankenstein restored!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frankenstein-restored/824794)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frankenstein-restored/824794 "2018-11-24T23:52:55Z")
The Library of Congress just released a newly restored version of the silent film version of “Frankenstein.” It’s certainly a different take on the story, taking liberties on the book, but not much like the Karloff vers… --- ## [The Handmaid's Tale: season 2 (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-handmaids-tale-season-2-open-spoilers/813127)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-handmaids-tale-season-2-open-spoilers/813127 "2018-11-24T22:44:42Z")
Season 2 premieres today on Hulu. Pretty much all of the book was covered in season 1 so we’re now into all original material and plotlines. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk --- ## [Are Restaurants Where The Staff Is Deliberately Rude To You, But In A "Fun" Way, A Thing Outside US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-restaurants-where-the-staff-is-deliberately-rude-to-you-but-in-a-fun-way-a-thing-outside-us/824856)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-restaurants-where-the-staff-is-deliberately-rude-to-you-but-in-a-fun-way-a-thing-outside-us/824856 "2018-11-24T15:25:56Z")
You know how there are a some restaurants in the US where the wait staff is “rude” to customers, but it’s all shtick and comes from a place of fun? Like Ed Debevics in Chicago? Are places like that a thing outside of th… --- ## [Need Egg Ideas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-egg-ideas/746725)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-egg-ideas/746725 "2018-11-24T09:54:26Z")
In exchange for occasional rides to work and excess garden produce my neighbor and co-worker keeps me supplied in fresh eggs from her small flock of hens. A LOT of eggs. I currently have 2 dozen in my fridge. That’s a… --- ## [On turkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-turkey/824652)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-turkey/824652 "2018-11-23T20:36:39Z")
For as far back as I can remember I’ve always picked up a Butterball turkey for Thanksgiving. Simple, cheap, and frankly turkey roasting is hard to screw up. For the past 10 years or so I’ve brined said turkey. I think i… --- ## [I am going to attempt Orange Cranberry muffins in a slow cooker.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-going-to-attempt-orange-cranberry-muffins-in-a-slow-cooker/824917)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-going-to-attempt-orange-cranberry-muffins-in-a-slow-cooker/824917 "2018-11-23T19:26:08Z")
Both my kids are first responders (I ain’t bragging, it’s the truth. Also, I’m bragging a little) and have to work Thanksgiving evening and into the night. My daughter called and requested a Thanksgiving breakfast. Which… --- ## [King Kong and Thanksgiving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-kong-and-thanksgiving/561614)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-kong-and-thanksgiving/561614 "2018-11-23T18:03:42Z")
When I was a kid, WWOR would always air King Kong, Son of Kong and Mighty Joe Young on Thanksgiving and three Godzilla Movies on Friday. While my sister would watch the Parade and my older Brother would watch football, … --- ## [Any books that are reminiscent of the Dirk Gently novels?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-books-that-are-reminiscent-of-the-dirk-gently-novels/824523)
**Author:** [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-books-that-are-reminiscent-of-the-dirk-gently-novels/824523 "2018-11-23T13:24:48Z")
I’ve been on a Dirk Gently kick lately. Are there any other writers/novels I can look into that might fill the void that Douglas Adams left in me when he maliciously died an early death on me? --- ## [What do ordinary people know about Batman?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-ordinary-people-know-about-batman/824716)
**Author:** [@Peter\_Morris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peter_Morris)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-ordinary-people-know-about-batman/824716 "2018-11-23T03:31:12Z")
How much do ordinary people know about Batman? In a world full of super powers, cyborgs, time travellers, magic and aliens, do they know they know that Batman is a mere mortal in a costume? Would they think he has super … --- ## [Who here doesn't like turkey?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-doesnt-like-turkey/824929)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-here-doesnt-like-turkey/824929 "2018-11-23T02:12:25Z")
I have a confession to make. I don’t like turkey. I really don’t. I mean, I’ll eat if if there’s nothing else there, but I won’t like it. I also don’t eat cranberry sauce or squash or pumpkin. I’m practically a Thanksg… --- ## [Dinner rolls for Thanksgiving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dinner-rolls-for-thanksgiving/824896)
**Author:** [@Kelevra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kelevra)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dinner-rolls-for-thanksgiving/824896 "2018-11-23T02:12:05Z")
I’m supposed to bring dinner rolls for Thanksgiving this year. I bake a variety of breads but I don’t have a go-to recipe for rolls. Anybody have a favorite? --- ## [Should I keep watching Dark Mirror?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-keep-watching-dark-mirror/824719)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-keep-watching-dark-mirror/824719 "2018-11-22T23:52:26Z")
Years late to the party, but I started watching it on Netflix from season 1, and GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY it is grimdark! What I’ve seen so far is variations of the theme of “someday science will make it possible to torture peo… --- ## [What is your current go-to reality TV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-current-go-to-reality-tv/824568)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-current-go-to-reality-tv/824568 "2018-11-22T23:26:54Z")
I assume quite a few folk have a favorite “reality TV” show or 2 that they gravitate towards when they just want to veg for 30-60 minutes. Or, maybe one you are really into. Lately, I’ve really been digging Forged in F… --- ## [Who are my Paleo peeps??? (Keto kooks, get in here too)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-my-paleo-peeps-keto-kooks-get-in-here-too/824911)
**Author:** [@Stuntman\_Mike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuntman_Mike)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-my-paleo-peeps-keto-kooks-get-in-here-too/824911 "2018-11-22T19:46:02Z")
I’ve adhered to a Paleo diet off and on for several years, but finally adopted it full time a few months ago. I had been plumping up a l’il bit in my 40’s, and finally decided that I no likey being chubby. I’m on the t… --- ## [What's the most complicated dish you regularly make?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-complicated-dish-you-regularly-make/818111)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-most-complicated-dish-you-regularly-make/818111 "2018-11-22T15:16:57Z")
Counterpoint to What’s your usual GET A HOT MEAL ON THE TABLE ASAP meal? No constraint on ‘regularly’ other than not just holidays or other special occasions. Just the dish you make when you’re in the mood to put forth… --- ## [Food Science Question: Why Ice Water And Cold Butter In Pie Crust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-science-question-why-ice-water-and-cold-butter-in-pie-crust/824903)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-science-question-why-ice-water-and-cold-butter-in-pie-crust/824903 "2018-11-22T15:01:37Z")
I get that baking requires precise temperatures and ingredients, because you’re going for a chemical reaction. But in pie crust, there is no yeast to activate and no eggs to curdle. Just flour, sugar, salt, butter, and i… --- ## [The 100 Best TV Episodes of the Century](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-100-best-tv-episodes-of-the-century/824823)
**Author:** [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 9:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-100-best-tv-episodes-of-the-century/824823 "2018-11-22T09:11:12Z")
I like Bill Simmons and I like his site, the Ringer. However, some months ago they ranked the 100 best TV episodes of the 2000’s and I hate it. They imposed a one episode per show rule, which is fine because otherwise … --- ## [Anyone watching the A&E docuseries The Clinton Affair?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-the-a-e-docuseries-the-clinton-affair/824866)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 8:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-the-a-e-docuseries-the-clinton-affair/824866 "2018-11-22T08:32:41Z")
It’s been really good so far. They skillfully started with Bill Clinton’s win and the conservative anger vented in The American Spectator. That soon lead to the Whitewater Investigation and Ken Starr. They’re showing h… --- ## [Puzzlegal's apple cranberry pie -- and volume vs. weight measurements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzlegals-apple-cranberry-pie-and-volume-vs-weight-measurements/824933)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 5:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/puzzlegals-apple-cranberry-pie-and-volume-vs-weight-measurements/824933 "2018-11-22T05:41:31Z")
I was thinking about the discussion a while back about recipes that use volume vs. weight as I made one of the pies this evening: Cubed apples: fill second largest nesting glass bowl (from set of 7) filled level Cranbe… --- ## [Can I make pasta without a machine-roller?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-make-pasta-without-a-machine-roller/823189)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-make-pasta-without-a-machine-roller/823189 "2018-11-22T04:14:14Z")
Quick and simple, I have a hankering to make some fresh ravioli over the weekend, but I don’t own a pasta-machine. Can I still make the pasta by hand? Tips? --- ## [Childhood Foods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childhood-foods/824621)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childhood-foods/824621 "2018-11-21T20:42:22Z")
What kind of foods did you eat as a kid and still eat today? I’m not talking about candy bars or Hostess Twinkies, common things that we all eat. I’m talking about the kinds of things that most other adults do not eat. … --- ## [Things which aren't from where their name suggests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-which-arent-from-where-their-name-suggests/824000)
**Author:** [@Yorkshire\_Pudding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorkshire_Pudding)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-which-arent-from-where-their-name-suggests/824000 "2018-11-21T18:04:48Z")
Simple idea: I’m English so I’m well aware that in London, nobody knows what a London Broil is. The name is spurious, however tasty the beef may be. There’s a product in the UK - maybe elsewhere too - called French Must… --- ## [Middle names of TV Characters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-names-of-tv-characters/824668)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 9:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/middle-names-of-tv-characters/824668 "2018-11-21T09:13:29Z")
Sue Heck’s middle name is Sue(from The Middle), making her Sue Sue Heck, Steve Smith’s middle name is Anita (from American Dad) are there more funny ones? --- ## [Regional cuisine at 7-11 (US only, I think)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regional-cuisine-at-7-11-us-only-i-think/824861)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 8:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regional-cuisine-at-7-11-us-only-i-think/824861 "2018-11-21T08:27:17Z")
So I’ve noticed that 7-11 convenience stores seem to have inexpensive local specialties that are often pretty good. In the DC area, and I presume anywhere else with a significant Jamaican-American population, they have J… --- ## [Pulp Fiction mystery solved](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pulp-fiction-mystery-solved/824543)
**Author:** [@Inigo\_Montoya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inigo_Montoya)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2018, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pulp-fiction-mystery-solved/824543 "2018-11-21T02:51:13Z")
The band aid on Marcellus Wallace’s head covers the wound where someone sucked out his mono. And THAT’S the shiny thing in the briefcase --- ## [Salmonella of the Valkyries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salmonella-of-the-valkyries/459510)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salmonella-of-the-valkyries/459510 "2018-11-20T23:44:19Z")
Whenever I hear the word ‘salmonella’ I mentally put it to the tune of Ride Of The Valkyries. ISTR there was a PSA on TV back in the '70s in SoCal that did this. Was there such a PSA? Or is it all in my head? --- ## [Coen Brother's The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (Netfix)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coen-brothers-the-ballad-of-buster-scruggs-netfix/824863)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coen-brothers-the-ballad-of-buster-scruggs-netfix/824863 "2018-11-20T20:43:48Z")
Anyone watch this anthology of humorously unsettling stories of the Old West by the Coen Brothers? --- ## [What is the building shown at the end of Netflix's Maniac?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-building-shown-at-the-end-of-netflixs-maniac/824770)
**Author:** [@EdwardLost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EdwardLost)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-building-shown-at-the-end-of-netflixs-maniac/824770 "2018-11-20T16:34:06Z")
In the Netflix show Maniac, the final sequence shows a building that looks familiar but which I can’t place. The front features tall, white columns that flare at the top like inverted umbrellas. Anyone know the name and/… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=565) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=567)