# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=575 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 576 --- ## [What TV series would you like to see come back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tv-series-would-you-like-to-see-come-back/822963)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tv-series-would-you-like-to-see-come-back/822963 "2018-10-22T23:53:44Z")
This is inspired by the what remakes would you like to see thread. We have tons of “new” shows which have been remakes of old shows, or old series which pick up with the original cast. We have The Connors Murphy Brown … --- ## [Is it safe to reheat a microwave dinner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-to-reheat-a-microwave-dinner/823348)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-safe-to-reheat-a-microwave-dinner/823348 "2018-10-22T22:17:44Z")
My mom heated a Lean Cuisine dinner in the microwave. I called & brought her a grilled chicken sandwich. She put the Lean Cuisine dinner in the fridge. I assume she let the dinner fully cook first. She reheated it the n… --- ## [A question about bananas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-bananas/823221)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2018, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-bananas/823221 "2018-10-22T18:47:52Z")
Not all the questions in life are important questions. I eat a lot of bananas. Over a dozen a week. And I’ve noticed that Chiquita bananas are different than Dole or Del Monte bananas. With other bananas, I can just pul… --- ## [What Broadway Shows Should I See?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-broadway-shows-should-i-see/822470)
**Author:** [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-broadway-shows-should-i-see/822470 "2018-10-21T19:59:29Z")
I’m in NY for 3 weeks, doing shows, museums, etc. (And eating decent bagels.) Shows on TKTS are a plus. We saw the My Fair Lady revival (awesome) and it turns out that if you have a TKTS stub you can jump the line for a… --- ## [Well, this explains a lot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-this-explains-a-lot/823293)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-this-explains-a-lot/823293 "2018-10-21T19:41:46Z")
I know you don’t like it when someone just posts a link and gives no statement. So I’m not doing that. My statement is that any commentary on my part would ruin the surprise. --- ## [Tsundoku: Books You've Bought But Never Got Around To Reading](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsundoku-books-youve-bought-but-never-got-around-to-reading/823227)
**Author:** [@Penfeather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penfeather)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tsundoku-books-youve-bought-but-never-got-around-to-reading/823227 "2018-10-21T19:38:30Z")
The concept of tsundoku is currently making the rounds: “Do you have a habit of picking up books that you never quite get around to reading? If this sounds like you, you might be unwittingly engaging in tsundoku - a Jap… --- ## [Can anyone ID this music (early modern fugue) please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-music-early-modern-fugue-please/823289)
**Author:** [@The\_Piranha\_Brothers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Piranha_Brothers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-music-early-modern-fugue-please/823289 "2018-10-21T19:36:05Z")
This short extract left me wondering where it came from. It was performed 1967 at the latest, I strongly suspect it comes from a record recreating 18th century (?) fugue-like music. At least this is what my… --- ## [I cancelled my Kindle Unlimited subscription](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cancelled-my-kindle-unlimited-subscription/823268)
**Author:** [@ioioio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ioioio)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cancelled-my-kindle-unlimited-subscription/823268 "2018-10-21T16:16:16Z")
Kindle Unlimited truly sucks. I wouldn’t mind spending some time every week to find three or four books that might be readable, but more and more, it was taking longer to find a book than to read it. Last time I tried,… --- ## [Song that you like that are about saying goodbye](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-that-you-like-that-are-about-saying-goodbye/822732)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-that-you-like-that-are-about-saying-goodbye/822732 "2018-10-20T23:59:50Z")
The reason for goodbye are endless (growing apart, moving, a breakup, a fight, death, etc) and the people/places you say goodbye to are endless too (family, friends, job, town, etc). But what songs do people listen to t… --- ## [Inside Llewyn Davis - emperor's new clothes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inside-llewyn-davis-emperors-new-clothes/677326)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/inside-llewyn-davis-emperors-new-clothes/677326 "2018-10-20T21:12:05Z")
I’ve enjoyed a number of the Coen Brothers’ movies. This one, however, perplexes me. I’ve re-read a number of reviews in which the writers actually do describe the events in the movie, the characters, and broadly discu… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 12, Episode 3 (October 4, 2018) -- "The Procreation Calculation"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-12-episode-3-october-4-2018-the-procreation-calculation/822419)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-12-episode-3-october-4-2018-the-procreation-calculation/822419 "2018-10-20T20:25:21Z")
I am starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## [Luke Cage - Season Two (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luke-cage-season-two-open-spoilers/817039)
**Author:** [@icon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/icon)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luke-cage-season-two-open-spoilers/817039 "2018-10-20T17:35:54Z")
I finished watching it tonight, and I really enjoyed it. It felt much more complex than the last first season which I liked and it had some great villains. Thoughts? Open Spoilers after this post //i\\ --- ## [Iron Fist Season 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iron-fist-season-2/821417)
**Author:** [@icon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/icon)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iron-fist-season-2/821417 "2018-10-20T04:48:13Z")
I just finished watching it last night and I have to say that it is much better than the first season, though of course that was not too difficult to do. It has some problems, particularly the ending which kind of feels… --- ## [Go Team Venture! Again!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-team-venture-again/816866)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-team-venture-again/816866 "2018-10-20T04:15:44Z")
It looks like the boys are back in town for Season 7 this summer. I can’t wait. --- ## [The Official Nominees For WORST Horror Sequel Ever Are... (SPOILERS MAYBE)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-nominees-for-worst-horror-sequel-ever-are-spoilers-maybe/823202)
**Author:** [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2018, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-nominees-for-worst-horror-sequel-ever-are-spoilers-maybe/823202 "2018-10-20T03:08:41Z")
Halloween (2018)… Actually, that is all of them! More disappointed than ever! (Spoilers later) --- ## [I'm try'n to like "The Good Place". Help me out here guys.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-tryn-to-like-the-good-place-help-me-out-here-guys/823093)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-tryn-to-like-the-good-place-help-me-out-here-guys/823093 "2018-10-19T21:25:52Z")
I can’t remember what thread I was in, but I know a couple of people here have mentioned what a great show it is. So I figured I’d give it a shot. I “like” the show. Cool premise, and all the characters are easy enough … --- ## [Meet the star of the new Pet Sematary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-the-star-of-the-new-pet-sematary/822468)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meet-the-star-of-the-new-pet-sematary/822468 "2018-10-19T15:47:41Z")
It is, of course, the actor at the top of the page, not any of the photos “below the fold.” --- ## [Two Alien quotes-- what do they mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-alien-quotes-what-do-they-mean/576237)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2018, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-alien-quotes-what-do-they-mean/576237 "2018-10-19T05:17:38Z")
In the pipe, 5 by 5, said by the pilot just before she was Alienized and when the sergeant told Hudson to “Look into my eye”. What do those two things mean? P.S., I figured out “Assholes and elbows” all by myself! I’m s… --- ## [Do you think the MCU will recast Tony Stark and Steve Rogers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-mcu-will-recast-tony-stark-and-steve-rogers/823108)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-the-mcu-will-recast-tony-stark-and-steve-rogers/823108 "2018-10-18T22:39:27Z")
My son says no way, that audiences would simply not accept this. I countered by pointing out the recasting of Peter Parker, Bruce Banner, and Bruce Wayne; but he says those were in different universes, and audiences und… --- ## [The TV trope of girls beating boys in sports](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tv-trope-of-girls-beating-boys-in-sports/822326)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tv-trope-of-girls-beating-boys-in-sports/822326 "2018-10-18T21:38:17Z")
I don’t know if this trope has actually made it to TVTropes (I’m not sure what name to use to search for it), but if not it should be there. My eight-year-old daughter was watching the Disney Channel at our hotel this p… --- ## [The legality of destroying the art you created, after it has sold (Banksy)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-legality-of-destroying-the-art-you-created-after-it-has-sold-banksy/822828)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-legality-of-destroying-the-art-you-created-after-it-has-sold-banksy/822828 "2018-10-18T19:41:12Z")
Last week, the Banksy art piece “Girl with Balloon” was auctioned at Sotheby’s for $1.4 million. As the auctioneer brought the hammer down on “Sold”, a shredder built into the frame of the painting came to lifeand the ca… --- ## [New Orleans restaurants](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-orleans-restaurants/822915)
**Author:** [@TSBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TSBG)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-orleans-restaurants/822915 "2018-10-18T19:39:03Z")
I’ll be going soon and am looking for recommendations, especially recent, especially from any locals. My mother wants to go to Commander’s Palace for brunch. I know brunch is not the best meal at any given restaurant, … --- ## [Good Eats: Reloaded](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-eats-reloaded/823037)
**Author:** [@Kimballkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimballkid)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-eats-reloaded/823037 "2018-10-18T18:27:48Z")
Did anyone else watch this last night? I thought it was pretty good. The premise is that Alton Brown takes old episodes of Good Eats and updates the information in them. Last night he redid (reloaded) the first episod… --- ## [Cliches in crime thrillers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cliches-in-crime-thrillers/822798)
**Author:** [@Scougs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scougs)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cliches-in-crime-thrillers/822798 "2018-10-18T18:21:38Z")
Probably starting with the Steig Larssons, I’ve been reading a lot of modern crime thrillers - Jo Nesbo, Peter May, and now thoroughly enjoying Denzel Meyrick. Much as I enjoy them, I’ve starting spotting the odd cliche,… --- ## [The Romanoff's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-romanoffs/823047)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-romanoffs/823047 "2018-10-18T14:17:27Z")
Anyone else watching (Amazon)? I just finished the 2nd episode. There’s a new episode every Friday. It’s done by Matt Wiener who also did Mad Men, which I LOVED. So I had high expectations - which is probably the pro… --- ## [Making Thanksgiving dinner easier](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-thanksgiving-dinner-easier/822965)
**Author:** [@InsomniaMama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InsomniaMama)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 6:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-thanksgiving-dinner-easier/822965 "2018-10-18T06:09:28Z")
Ok, so I can’t sleep. What else is new. I just looked up catering the meal. Boston Market actually sounds pretty decent. But kinda sad. But let’s back up. Rough count this year would be 15 people, ages 14 and up. Most o… --- ## ["Rutledge's" -- where do I recognize that name from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rutledges-where-do-i-recognize-that-name-from/823085)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rutledges-where-do-i-recognize-that-name-from/823085 "2018-10-18T03:54:44Z")
I know it’s a department store or something. But I keep feeling like it’s in a song lyric from somewhere too. Maybe a show tune? Maybe not. I know there’s a song from “Oliver!” called “Reviewing the Situation” that ment… --- ## [Promotion at Burger King?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/promotion-at-burger-king/822908)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/promotion-at-burger-king/822908 "2018-10-18T02:54:03Z")
I realize Burger King might not be up the the standards here, but we stopped there today. The crowns were mostly green in color. The paper cups had a purple Burger King logo and had green pickles plus a green finger de… --- ## [Those Mar\_\_\_ drinks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-mar___-drinks/822826)
**Author:** [@Grestarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grestarian)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2018, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/those-mar___-drinks/822826 "2018-10-18T02:16:06Z")
Okay, since we separated hamburgers out of the Culinary Commentary thread, I wanted to do the same with the vodka/gin debate, as well. Mix fruity stuff with rum and we call it a daiquiri (strawberry, lime, whatever) Mi… --- ## [Is toasting (clinking glasses + good wishes) universal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-toasting-clinking-glasses-good-wishes-universal/822834)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2018, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-toasting-clinking-glasses-good-wishes-universal/822834 "2018-10-17T19:53:32Z")
Do some, most, all cultures do this? Only alcoholic beverages? What are the toasting customs where you’re from? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=574) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=576)