# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=607 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 608 --- ## [Turning the Beatles White album into a single LP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turning-the-beatles-white-album-into-a-single-lp/807777)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turning-the-beatles-white-album-into-a-single-lp/807777 "2018-06-29T19:51:00Z")
I don’t think we’ve done this for a while. And before you question the underlying concept, I agree with Paul McCartney: (paraphrasing) "It’s The Beatles and they gave you a shit-load of songs. And you are complaining? S… --- ## [Stalking the freezer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stalking-the-freezer/817010)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stalking-the-freezer/817010 "2018-06-29T19:10:20Z")
Of course I mean ‘stocking’, but I just couldn’t resist the quasi-homonym. :wink: I’ve been meat-shopping. We like a particular brand of bacon, and I get it from Cash & Carry in five-pound packages. We each have two … --- ## [The Daily Show with Trevor Noah](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah/762773)
**Author:** [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah/762773 "2018-06-29T18:01:49Z")
It took some getting used to, adjustments had to be made, but I’m going to say it: Trevor Noah is now a better, more thoughtful, yet funnier host even than Jon Stewart in his prime. The Daily Show has only improved with … --- ## [Khadaji's Whatcha Readin' thread -- June 2018 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-june-2018-edition/815100)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-june-2018-edition/815100 "2018-06-29T15:54:54Z")
Here we go, June Sumer up North, winter Down Under. … and probably Siberia too. So here I am reeling from Averngers Infinity War and thinking I need some nice, vacuous, potato chip romance or something to wake my poor… --- ## [Considering starting a new business](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considering-starting-a-new-business/816964)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/considering-starting-a-new-business/816964 "2018-06-29T15:31:02Z")
So, what hammers, chisels, drill bits, and drills would you need for a successful retrophrenology business. --- ## [Craving for Desserts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craving-for-desserts/816498)
**Author:** [@sabernode](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sabernode)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 11:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craving-for-desserts/816498 "2018-06-29T11:01:46Z")
I’m a lover of cakes and chocolates. I like how those taste especially after eating. Now, I’m craving for something new. Do you have anything in mind? Maybe, for another dessert that’s new to me:p --- ## [Do you think Chris Hardwick is funny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-chris-hardwick-is-funny/755098)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-chris-hardwick-is-funny/755098 "2018-06-28T18:24:43Z")
Copycatting the Daniel Tosh thread and self explanatory. I think he can be funny and a great host, but between @Midnight (which would be funny if it were weekly instead of nightly) and all the Talking \_\_\_ shows and talk… --- ## [any 'Impractical Jokers' fans out there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-impractical-jokers-fans-out-there/645453)
**Author:** [@Win\_Place\_Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Win_Place_Show)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-impractical-jokers-fans-out-there/645453 "2018-06-28T17:55:29Z")
Two pretty easy words to search on, and I haven’t seen a thread that exists yet. When I first saw the previews for this a year (or two??) ago, I thought - no way in hell would this be something I’d find humorous. But I… --- ## [Great minds: Help with tattoo wording](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-minds-help-with-tattoo-wording/816882)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-minds-help-with-tattoo-wording/816882 "2018-06-28T16:25:10Z")
The background: I have parallel horizontal scars on the inside of my arm, about three-four inches above my wrist, both are about two inches long. Scar one is due to a slip of a case cutter years ago and scar two is a scr… --- ## ["Instinct" TV show with Alan Cumming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instinct-tv-show-with-alan-cumming/816730)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instinct-tv-show-with-alan-cumming/816730 "2018-06-28T13:33:27Z")
Anybody watching? What do you think? --- ## [Why is maple flavor by far the most popular flavor for breakfast syrups in the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-maple-flavor-by-far-the-most-popular-flavor-for-breakfast-syrups-in-the-us/815924)
**Author:** [@Interrobang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Interrobang)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-maple-flavor-by-far-the-most-popular-flavor-for-breakfast-syrups-in-the-us/815924 "2018-06-28T00:01:51Z")
Across the US, maple syrup pretty much comes as a standard side with any order of pancakes, waffles, or French toast. Other toppings may be available but aren’t nearly as popular, particularly when you’re talking about s… --- ## [Netflix - The Five (possible spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-the-five-possible-spoilers/816791)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-the-five-possible-spoilers/816791 "2018-06-27T23:31:35Z")
Has anyone else watched The Five on Netflix? --- ## [What film was most diminished by it's sequels?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-was-most-diminished-by-its-sequels/816109)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Ecks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Ecks)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-film-was-most-diminished-by-its-sequels/816109 "2018-06-27T23:21:01Z")
Successful films get sequels, it’s a fact of life. Most film series also get worse as time goes on, sometimes drastically so, sometimes even destroying the goodwill created by the original. What film is most diminished… --- ## [Sir George Martin cutting The Beatles down to a single album](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sir-george-martin-cutting-the-beatles-down-to-a-single-album/816860)
**Author:** [@Textual\_Assault](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Textual_Assault)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sir-george-martin-cutting-the-beatles-down-to-a-single-album/816860 "2018-06-27T23:04:14Z")
In 1968 The Beatles released The Beatles also known as The White Album. It was a double album and George Martin was a bit nonplussed about that, as much as a gentleman such as he could be. he said in the Anthology minise… --- ## [Game of Thrones, Post-Book 5 Speculation (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-post-book-5-speculation-open-spoilers/655864)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-post-book-5-speculation-open-spoilers/655864 "2018-06-27T21:21:39Z")
I’ve just finished A Dance of Dragons and I wanted to put some of my speculation and theories to the board: The Wall is going to come down. We’ve been told so many times how important it is for the realm of men, that … --- ## [Coffee connoisseur](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-connoisseur/816845)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-connoisseur/816845 "2018-06-27T20:33:17Z")
A macchiato is espresso added to steamed milk. A latte is steamed milk added to espresso. Is there really an appreciable difference in the end result? --- ## [When did brown shoes become the thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-brown-shoes-become-the-thing/816263)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-brown-shoes-become-the-thing/816263 "2018-06-27T20:16:18Z")
Guys wear them with black or blue suits. I was always taught that the shoes and belt need to match the suit color, but apparently not anymore. It just looks weird to me. --- ## [Another pizza making question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-pizza-making-question/816297)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-pizza-making-question/816297 "2018-06-27T19:36:57Z")
I started a thread a while ago about my attempts to make a lower sodium pizza. I have not made one that’s very good yet. I suspect what’s missing is salt. :smiley: I’m still trying to get a good sauce before I get into … --- ## [Comic Book Stores](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-stores/812936)
**Author:** [@bmoak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmoak)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-stores/812936 "2018-06-27T17:54:09Z")
I just finished reading Comic Shop:The Retail Mavericks Who Gave Us a New Geek Culture. As you can surmise, it’s a history of comic book stores and the rise of the direct market and independent comics that comic book st… --- ## [Top of the Muffin to You!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-of-the-muffin-to-you/816832)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-of-the-muffin-to-you/816832 "2018-06-27T17:00:32Z")
McDonald’s to add muffin tops to their breakfast menu . What do you suppose they’ll do with the stumps? --- ## [Idea for Heinlein Series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-for-heinlein-series/816715)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/idea-for-heinlein-series/816715 "2018-06-27T16:52:07Z")
I have pretty much given up hope for Stranger In A Strange Land to ever see the light of day, either on screen or on television. Maybe they should focus on another character of his: Woodrow Wilson Smith aka Lazarus Long… --- ## [Hey! This will make a great Movie Series! ---- not](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-this-will-make-a-great-movie-series-not/816677)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-this-will-make-a-great-movie-series-not/816677 "2018-06-27T16:12:54Z")
Sometimes something looks like it’s the start of a Great New Series, and it doesn’t pan out after one, or at most, two outings. Remo Williams – The Adventure Begins – This must’ve looked like a sure bet. After all, it w… --- ## [Premium tequila in margaritas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premium-tequila-in-margaritas/816649)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premium-tequila-in-margaritas/816649 "2018-06-27T12:53:37Z")
It’s summer, so it’s time for margaritas. I’ve been to two restaurants this week and I’m surprised at all the margarita choices, always served on the rocks, with premium tequila and sold at premium prices. Is this a rec… --- ## ["Pawn Stars"' Old Man (Richard B. Harrison) dies at 77](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pawn-stars-old-man-richard-b-harrison-dies-at-77/816816)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pawn-stars-old-man-richard-b-harrison-dies-at-77/816816 "2018-06-27T11:36:58Z")
I haven’t watched that show in quite a while, but he was always a hoot. RIP, Old Man. --- ## [Aberrations/outtakes kept in a song's final mix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aberrations-outtakes-kept-in-a-songs-final-mix/814513)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aberrations-outtakes-kept-in-a-songs-final-mix/814513 "2018-06-27T02:20:02Z")
Even though a search failed me, it still feels like there’s been a similar thread about this, so please post a link, if so. When I say aberration - basically anything that you would deem entirely extraneous to the song. … --- ## [When did Batman slap Robin?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-batman-slap-robin/816665)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-batman-slap-robin/816665 "2018-06-27T00:43:43Z")
If you’ve been paying attention even a little over the last few years, you’re aware of an internet meme that has been adapted endlessly, it seems. It usually depicts Robin saying something that sane people are tired of … --- ## [Best solos by someone not in the group](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-solos-by-someone-not-in-the-group/816494)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-solos-by-someone-not-in-the-group/816494 "2018-06-26T20:10:37Z")
I’m following Roger Daltrey’s tour on the ‘net and I’ve been impressed by Katy Jacoby’s violin solo on Baba O’ Riley – originally laid down by Dave Arbus. Nobody in the band could’ve done that. Clapton’s solo on While … --- ## [Celebrities killed on TV or movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-killed-on-tv-or-movies/794753)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-killed-on-tv-or-movies/794753 "2018-06-26T19:05:24Z")
I was watching the TBS show Wrecked and there is one episode with a cameo by NBA star Chris Bosh playing himself. In it Bosh kills himself accidentally with a cheap knock off samurai sword. Obviously Chris Bosh isn’t act… --- ## [Han's blaster goes for $550K.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hans-blaster-goes-for-550k/816684)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hans-blaster-goes-for-550k/816684 "2018-06-26T15:53:07Z")
Link. Somebody spent better than half a million dollars for a wooden model of a c96 Mauser with some plastic parts glued to it. IWANTIT!IWANTIT!IWANTIT!IWANTIT!IWANTIT!IWANTIT!IWANTIT!IWANTIT!IWANTIT!IWANTIT! I’m such… --- ## [Does anyone here like eggs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-like-eggs/816457)
**Author:** [@Dunmurry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunmurry)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-here-like-eggs/816457 "2018-06-26T13:43:48Z")
Well I was just wondering if anyone here likes eggs. I had scrambled eggs a while ago but I also like fried eggs. What do you think about this? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=606) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=608)