# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=601 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 602 --- ## [The Great British Baking Show is back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-british-baking-show-is-back/816584)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-british-baking-show-is-back/816584 "2018-07-21T23:01:26Z")
A double helping on PBS tonight! (At least on Boston PBS.) Some day I’ve got to actually tackle one of their challenge items… --- ## [Charlie McCarthy radio ventriloquism ... WTF?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-mccarthy-radio-ventriloquism-wtf/154158)
**Author:** [@toadspittle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toadspittle)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charlie-mccarthy-radio-ventriloquism-wtf/154158 "2018-07-21T22:30:38Z")
A MPSIMS fit for Cafe Society: I was just reading the GQ re: the War of the Worlds radio broadcast panic, and one of the posters mentioned that it was on opposite Charlie McCarthy and Edgar Bergen. Edgar Bergen. The ven… --- ## [What fictional character did you aspire to be like as a child?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fictional-character-did-you-aspire-to-be-like-as-a-child/818063)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-fictional-character-did-you-aspire-to-be-like-as-a-child/818063 "2018-07-21T21:25:47Z")
I’m not asking what fictional jobs you would have liked to have. One can be a starship captain (theoretically, anyway) without drinking Earl Grey tea or having sex with green space babes to suppress your lust for your … --- ## [Which Die Hard movie is the best?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-die-hard-movie-is-the-best/818276)
**Author:** [@Kennedy1960](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kennedy1960)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-die-hard-movie-is-the-best/818276 "2018-07-21T17:26:53Z")
Which is the best? --- ## [Name this movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-this-movie/818216)
**Author:** [@dauerbach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dauerbach)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-this-movie/818216 "2018-07-21T14:16:02Z")
Can’t figure it out from IMDB. Saw part of it on FX yesterday when I was out and now cannot find yesterdays listings. Cuba Gooding Jr. works at a big box hardware store and ends up being hunted by a tattooed Russian gu… --- ## [Big Lebowski question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-lebowski-question/818268)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-lebowski-question/818268 "2018-07-21T13:19:23Z")
I was talking with a friend, exchanging lines from The Big Lebowski, when he quoted Walter: He went on to say it was the only time he had treated Donnie so harshly. This took me a second to comprehend. I always though… --- ## [The Americans: Season 6](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-americans-season-6/811379)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 699\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-americans-season-6/811379 "2018-07-21T04:05:32Z")
Season 6 premiers tonight on FX. Open spoilers as the show airs, no need to use spoiler boxes to discuss the show. This is the final season. --- ## [Quantum Leap: Easy way to bring Sam home.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quantum-leap-easy-way-to-bring-sam-home/818294)
**Author:** [@UltraVires](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/UltraVires)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quantum-leap-easy-way-to-bring-sam-home/818294 "2018-07-21T00:43:30Z")
I was watching this show for the first time in a long time on Hulu, and just watched the episode where Sam was Al. Spoiler Alert: So, to save Al’s life, Sam is sent back and leaps into Al. Al walks out of the time tra… --- ## [(Mildly salacious by 21st century standards) Leonard Bernstein query](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mildly-salacious-by-21st-century-standards-leonard-bernstein-query/818298)
**Author:** [@norvalnormal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norvalnormal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mildly-salacious-by-21st-century-standards-leonard-bernstein-query/818298 "2018-07-20T22:22:07Z")
On the occasion of his centennial, I was wondering whether any doper could steer me to some article I read maybe 15 years ago about the conductor/composer (possibly in The New Yorker: I have googled sans success) which i… --- ## [How far can a franchisee diverge from the corporate standard in a chain resturant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-can-a-franchisee-diverge-from-the-corporate-standard-in-a-chain-resturant/818076)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-can-a-franchisee-diverge-from-the-corporate-standard-in-a-chain-resturant/818076 "2018-07-20T22:17:56Z")
I always remember the anecdote in the difference between a corporate restaurant and a franchise restaurant from the same company was that “A corporate McDonalds is just your normal McDonalds, while a franchised McDonalds… --- ## [Working on a blog post for my marketing class: Running a business like Beyoncé](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/working-on-a-blog-post-for-my-marketing-class-running-a-business-like-beyonce/818282)
**Author:** [@MosaicTruths](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MosaicTruths)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/working-on-a-blog-post-for-my-marketing-class-running-a-business-like-beyonce/818282 "2018-07-20T22:15:46Z")
Hey! So I am working on a project for my marketing class and we were asked to incorporate marketing concepts and pop-culture into a blog post so I had to go with Queen Bey! Take a look and let me know what you think! --- ## [Post Some Metal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-some-metal/816180)
**Author:** [@Penfeather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penfeather)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-some-metal/816180 "2018-07-20T21:11:25Z")
Alien Weaponry, “Kai Tangata”. These kids have been around a few years - they started out when they were literally children - and just keep getting better and better. Big Sepultura influence, which is never a bad thing, … --- ## [The Quarrymen recorded That'll Be The day 60 years ago today!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-quarrymen-recorded-thatll-be-the-day-60-years-ago-today/817806)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-quarrymen-recorded-thatll-be-the-day-60-years-ago-today/817806 "2018-07-20T18:41:52Z")
This cover version of Buddy Holly’s classic song was recorded by the Quarrymen on July 12, 1958. A single 78rpm disc was pressed, making it the very first recording to feature John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harri… --- ## [Can I do anything tasty with the dripping from my brisket?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-do-anything-tasty-with-the-dripping-from-my-brisket/818237)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-do-anything-tasty-with-the-dripping-from-my-brisket/818237 "2018-07-20T18:22:59Z")
Just threw a brisket in the oven. Been wondering if there is a way I can turn the drippings into a tasty sauce. I was thinking about putting the drippings into a sauce pan along with some dry red wine, then reducing it… --- ## [Calling Star Wars geeks.....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-star-wars-geeks/818201)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-star-wars-geeks/818201 "2018-07-20T17:13:31Z")
(yes this is about a fiction written on earth but it is an interesting topic nonetheless) IIRC, back in Episode 1, Anakin is talking about doing pod races and he says something like “I’m the only human that can do it.” … --- ## [Who could this article be referring to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-could-this-article-be-referring-to/743412)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-could-this-article-be-referring-to/743412 "2018-07-20T16:52:42Z")
The author describes, without naming, a person of the following description: Was soon to be a famous TV dad in 1968 Ran for political office as a Democrat about thirty years later Is now dead. She is intentionally r… --- ## [Books: Daniel Suarez (Daemon; Kill Decision) - the new Michael Crichton?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/books-daniel-suarez-daemon-kill-decision-the-new-michael-crichton/645997)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/books-daniel-suarez-daemon-kill-decision-the-new-michael-crichton/645997 "2018-07-20T14:35:18Z")
Since many Dopers are tech/science based - any thoughts on the books by Daniel Suarez? Daemon: Kill Decision: I have read both - both deliver airport-thriller goodness with a tech/science underpinning, like Crichton… --- ## [French Ambassador is annoyed at Trevor Noah.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-ambassador-is-annoyed-at-trevor-noah/818187)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/french-ambassador-is-annoyed-at-trevor-noah/818187 "2018-07-20T14:04:03Z")
When France won the WC; the Daily Show’s Trevor Noah commented that "Africa Won the World Cup".. The French Ambassador to the US sent him a letter saying in essence "thats racist".:rolleyes: --- ## [Introducing the new Lady Sonic(TM)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introducing-the-new-lady-sonic-tm/818251)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/introducing-the-new-lady-sonic-tm/818251 "2018-07-20T13:52:05Z")
What the hell is going on with the new sonic screwdriver? --- ## [Other alternate endings to movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-alternate-endings-to-movies/818206)
**Author:** [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/other-alternate-endings-to-movies/818206 "2018-07-20T12:04:25Z")
We’ve done the alternate ending to Big to death in a thread (yet it will likely rise from the dead like zombie again some day). What are some other alternate endings people believe we’re shot, or just speculate on what … --- ## [Educational films from elementary school](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educational-films-from-elementary-school/816710)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/educational-films-from-elementary-school/816710 "2018-07-20T04:35:26Z")
Paddle To The Sea (1966). A land-locked First Nations boy carves a native in a canoe. The carved man is named Paddle To The Sea, and the bottom of the canoe has ‘Please put me back in the water.’ The Rise And Fall Of … --- ## [Spotting series actors in minor roles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotting-series-actors-in-minor-roles/818114)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 3:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotting-series-actors-in-minor-roles/818114 "2018-07-20T03:49:56Z")
Roger Smith of 77 Sunset Strip, about 16 years old in the Wagon Train episode, The Dick Pederson Story. --- ## [TV shows "20 minutes into the future" decades later](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-20-minutes-into-the-future-decades-later/817843)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-20-minutes-into-the-future-decades-later/817843 "2018-07-20T03:16:13Z")
This is based on the thread on the Six Million Dollar Man thread. The premise: shows like 6MDM relied on tech that was cutting edge. You can imagine that the science of bionics in 1974 was advancing, and a lot of the pi… --- ## [Star Wars: The Clone Wars is coming back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-clone-wars-is-coming-back/818236)
**Author:** [@DigitalC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DigitalC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-clone-wars-is-coming-back/818236 "2018-07-19T23:27:15Z")
Trailer here. Glad they are getting the chance to finish this, it’s some of the best Star Wars content we’ve had since the original trilogy. It kinda retroactively makes the prequels better too. --- ## [Gluten Free vodka?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gluten-free-vodka/818220)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gluten-free-vodka/818220 "2018-07-19T21:28:41Z")
Is it even possible to have gluten in vodka? Vodka, by definition, alcohol and water. How the hell would gluten get in there in the first place? --- ## [Blue Apron, Hellos Fresh and other meals by mail plans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-apron-hellos-fresh-and-other-meals-by-mail-plans/817961)
**Author:** [@Cumberdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumberdale)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blue-apron-hellos-fresh-and-other-meals-by-mail-plans/817961 "2018-07-19T19:55:21Z")
Just wondering if anyone has tried any of these companies. I have been hearing commercials for these on several podcasts I listen to. I enjoy cooking though during the week I don’t have a lot of variety and tend to save … --- ## ["How It Ends" Netflix movie discussion \](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-it-ends-netflix-movie-discussion-spoilers-in-op/818183)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-it-ends-netflix-movie-discussion-spoilers-in-op/818183 "2018-07-19T18:14:15Z")
I just finished watching the Netflix movie “How It Ends” and would like to hear other people’s opinions about what actually happened. What WAS the disaster in the movie? The features of the disaster that I remember: e… --- ## [Two questions about "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions-about-wont-you-be-my-neighbor/818203)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions-about-wont-you-be-my-neighbor/818203 "2018-07-19T17:40:14Z")
We watched the Mr. Rogers documentary. Charming film. I never watched a single episode, but after watching the movie, I feel I missed something good. But that’s not the question. Throughout the movie, there are recurrin… --- ## [Music in Elementary School](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-in-elementary-school/818151)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-in-elementary-school/818151 "2018-07-19T16:35:09Z")
I was in elementary school in the mid-late '60’s (NE Minnesota). Other than our teacher playing the piano once in a while our music education consisted of our teacher rolling the giant TV stand with the black and white … --- ## [Early thoughts on Peter Jackson's and Christan Rivers Mortal Engines movie.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-thoughts-on-peter-jacksons-and-christan-rivers-mortal-engines-movie/818026)
**Author:** [@Silver\_lining](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_lining)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2018, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-thoughts-on-peter-jacksons-and-christan-rivers-mortal-engines-movie/818026 "2018-07-19T16:06:16Z")
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