# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=590 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 591 --- ## [Sharp Objects (mini series on HBO)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sharp-objects-mini-series-on-hbo/818015)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sharp-objects-mini-series-on-hbo/818015 "2018-08-28T15:34:33Z")
This debuted a week ago Sunday; anyone watching it? I only saw the first ep and am looking forward to watching the second one tonight. As usual, I won’t ramble too much until I know if anyone else is interested but I wi… --- ## [What was the first time-travelling story?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-time-travelling-story/819297)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-time-travelling-story/819297 "2018-08-28T14:00:57Z")
There’s long been stories about sleepers, who fall asleep for some reason and then awaken years later (e.g. Rip van Winkle), but what about someone travelling through time, backwards or forwards? A story that accepts th… --- ## [Help in finding Biker film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-in-finding-biker-film/820196)
**Author:** [@NeinToFive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NeinToFive)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-in-finding-biker-film/820196 "2018-08-28T13:58:36Z")
I was watching Hell’s Angels 69 last night and it reminded me of a Biker Film I saw once. Must have been late 60’s or early 70’s. All I can remember is a biker moved his bike into a (house, apartment, motel room) He… --- ## [New Willie Nelson Album?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-willie-nelson-album/820328)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-willie-nelson-album/820328 "2018-08-28T11:57:21Z")
Thought I heard Willie recorded a new album of Sinatra songs. True? --- ## [Favorite Cover Songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-cover-songs/808214)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 139\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-cover-songs/808214 "2018-08-28T11:34:15Z")
Here are a few of my favorite song covers: “Don’t Dream It’s Over” Sixpence None the Richer cover of a Crowded House song “Angel of the Morning” Juice Newton cover of a Merrillee Rush song “Stay” Newfound Glory cover … --- ## [Do you "buy" free Kindle e-books?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-buy-free-kindle-e-books/820226)
**Author:** [@Heffalump\_and\_Roo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heffalump_and_Roo)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-buy-free-kindle-e-books/820226 "2018-08-28T02:35:04Z")
There are a lot of resources for finding free Kindle e-books. Amazon itself has some good resources for finding them. Here’s a listing of 26 places to find free Kindle e-books. Here’s Amazon’s listing of the top 100 f… --- ## [best pizza in NYC?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-pizza-in-nyc/347155)
**Author:** [@tim314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim314)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-pizza-in-nyc/347155 "2018-08-28T00:46:31Z")
I’ll be taking a trip to New York City soon, and I’m hoping to sample some of the city’s famous pizza. Actually, I’m hoping to eat at as many different pizza places as I can, and then draw my own conclusions as to the B… --- ## [Cmon, admit it, you're going to watch at least part of the Sharknado marathon today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cmon-admit-it-youre-going-to-watch-at-least-part-of-the-sharknado-marathon-today/819884)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2018, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cmon-admit-it-youre-going-to-watch-at-least-part-of-the-sharknado-marathon-today/819884 "2018-08-28T00:28:11Z")
I have to admit it, they are bad, but so bad I like to watch them, at least parts of them. Love the scene in #2 when Al Franken and Matt Lauer skewer a shark live on air, then return you to regular programming. Or #4 … --- ## [Shows from back in the day that your parents loved that you still enjoy today](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shows-from-back-in-the-day-that-your-parents-loved-that-you-still-enjoy-today/820302)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shows-from-back-in-the-day-that-your-parents-loved-that-you-still-enjoy-today/820302 "2018-08-27T22:06:37Z")
Both my parents are long gone, but I remember clearly how Mom loved ‘Gomer Pyle, USMC’ and Dad couldn’t get enough of ‘All in the Family’. To a lesser extent, ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ (Mom) and ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ (Dad) ar… --- ## [Tim Conway suffering from dementia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-conway-suffering-from-dementia/820276)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tim-conway-suffering-from-dementia/820276 "2018-08-27T20:55:18Z")
Sad news. He’s almost entirely non-responsive. --- ## [The Danish butter cookies that come in a tin are awesome.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-danish-butter-cookies-that-come-in-a-tin-are-awesome/820145)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-danish-butter-cookies-that-come-in-a-tin-are-awesome/820145 "2018-08-27T16:45:27Z")
Especially the pretzel-shaped ones. That is all. --- ## [Neil Simon died at 91](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neil-simon-died-at-91/820305)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neil-simon-died-at-91/820305 "2018-08-27T15:09:33Z")
Odd couple was a good show --- ## [Nikki Heat books by Richard Castle, and similar things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nikki-heat-books-by-richard-castle-and-similar-things/727671)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nikki-heat-books-by-richard-castle-and-similar-things/727671 "2018-08-27T14:20:18Z")
For those of you who don’t know, Castle is a TV detective show about a successful mystery author (probably equivalent in popularity and talent to Michael Connelly) who teams up with NYPD to solve crimes. He is played by … --- ## [Mr Bean Intro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-bean-intro/820240)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-bean-intro/820240 "2018-08-27T13:13:01Z")
Thanks to YouTube I stumbled upon some episodes of Mr Bean. I had completely forgotten the bizarre intro though. Where a beam of light opens up and deposits Mr. Beans on the street. Has this ever been explained? Was … --- ## [Scariest movie you've ever seen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scariest-movie-youve-ever-seen/820095)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scariest-movie-youve-ever-seen/820095 "2018-08-27T12:29:35Z")
I’m a lightweight. I don’t even watch many horror movies and growing up, I saw none. I remember a friend of mine who, when we were in middle school, had an extensive conversation with me where he ranked all the Halloween… --- ## [Does anyone hate 'Friends' as much as I do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-hate-friends-as-much-as-i-do/819762)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-hate-friends-as-much-as-i-do/819762 "2018-08-27T05:46:07Z")
There are whole cable channels devoted to showing ‘Friends’ hour after hour, night after night, week after week. I have tried several times to watch this show, and I simply don’t GET it. I tried tonight. I loathe each… --- ## [the meg](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-meg/818820)
**Author:** [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-meg/818820 "2018-08-27T02:00:41Z")
I have read all of steve alten’s meg books, and know a meg movie has been talked about for a long time. it is finally here, and it is getting great reviews on twitter. anyone else a meg or alten fan? --- ## [Is there an affordable alternative to Apple TV that has apples Netflix format](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-affordable-alternative-to-apple-tv-that-has-apples-netflix-format/820319)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-an-affordable-alternative-to-apple-tv-that-has-apples-netflix-format/820319 "2018-08-27T01:08:35Z")
I like how Apple TV let’s you search Netflix by genre and subgenre. My Roku doesn’t allow that. But Apple TV is 3x more expensive than Roku. Is there a cheaper alternative to search Netflix by genre that is closer to Ro… --- ## [Take a jumbo shrimp...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-a-jumbo-shrimp/820091)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-a-jumbo-shrimp/820091 "2018-08-27T00:02:34Z")
Wrap it in bacon with a piece of jalepeno in there. Skewer and grill. A little splash of asian bbq sauce towards the end. Chase with beer. I love late summer. --- ## [Soaking lentils and beans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soaking-lentils-and-beans/820303)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soaking-lentils-and-beans/820303 "2018-08-26T21:15:39Z")
I’ve never soaked lentils and beans – I just throw them in the pot and cook them. It sometimes takes a couple of hours, but they always seem fine to me. What am I missing by not soaking them? --- ## [Things in media that scared you as a kid.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-in-media-that-scared-you-as-a-kid/819890)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-in-media-that-scared-you-as-a-kid/819890 "2018-08-26T07:39:44Z")
Tell us about things in media that you were afraid of when you were younger, no matter how silly it seems now. It can be anything, like shows, commercials, video games, etc. I remember I used to be afraid of Olmec from … --- ## [What DC animated movie is this clip from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dc-animated-movie-is-this-clip-from/820286)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-dc-animated-movie-is-this-clip-from/820286 "2018-08-26T03:40:11Z")
YouTube just randomly through this video, which seems to be of Barbara Gordon regretting a one-night stand with Batman, at me: While I can view videos on the iPad or iPhone if I hold either device right … --- ## [Breaking Bad Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-bad-question/819770)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2018, 3:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-bad-question/819770 "2018-08-17T03:17:32Z")
Albeit a few years late, I’m just getting into Breaking Bad. Walter White’s son is handicapped. Is the actor portraying him really handicapped? --- ## [Is this lip syncing - Frankie Valli?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-lip-syncing-frankie-valli/820133)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-lip-syncing-frankie-valli/820133 "2018-08-25T18:31:31Z")
Seems like it to me but I wonder what others think. He sounds too good ,he’s 83 here. The young guys are singing live. --- ## [Great Movies that Betrayed Their Source Material](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-movies-that-betrayed-their-source-material/819821)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-movies-that-betrayed-their-source-material/819821 "2018-08-25T17:44:54Z")
I’m in the middle of an “Idris Elba as Bond” discussion elsewhere. I think a great movie about a British spy could be made starring Elba, but he shouldn’t play that one particular spy because when you drift too far from … --- ## ["Kharak is burning." (Emotional moments in games)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kharak-is-burning-emotional-moments-in-games/819918)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kharak-is-burning-emotional-moments-in-games/819918 "2018-08-25T17:15:18Z")
The other day, my iTunes popped out a piece I hadn’t heard in a long, long, LONG time. A quiet string melody that slowly built up began playing. I checked to see what it was, with a vague sense of remembering it, and t… --- ## [Please explain this 1000% income disparity](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-this-1000-income-disparity/820090)
**Author:** [@Sloe\_Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sloe_Moe)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-this-1000-income-disparity/820090 "2018-08-25T17:06:41Z")
Amount paid to Woodstock performers: https://www.altpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/woodstock1.jpg --- ## [Who did you see perform that you wish you HADN'T seen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-did-you-see-perform-that-you-wish-you-hadnt-seen/819071)
**Author:** [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Replies:** 170\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-did-you-see-perform-that-you-wish-you-hadnt-seen/819071 "2018-08-25T13:26:47Z")
In the spirit of the other two ongoing threads, who have you seen perform, either living or dead, that was so godawful/boring/depressing that you wish you \*hadn’t \*gone to see them? I’ll start by remembering the time I … --- ## [Foundation (by Apple)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foundation-by-apple/820164)
**Author:** [@DSYoungEsq](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSYoungEsq)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 1:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foundation-by-apple/820164 "2018-08-25T13:20:16Z")
PLEASE don’t screw it up. One of my all-time favorite reads was this trilogy (and the three pre-quel novels). --- ## [Jan michael vincent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jan-michael-vincent/820236)
**Author:** [@bionic\_man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bionic_man)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2018, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jan-michael-vincent/820236 "2018-08-25T11:47:33Z")
When jan michael vincetn was on the hit t.v. series airwolf at the tiem he was the highest paid star what caused him to self destruct on drugs…booze?? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=589) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=591)