# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=608 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 609 --- ## [Great pizza combinations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-pizza-combinations/439397)
**Author:** [@ForumBot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ForumBot)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2008, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-pizza-combinations/439397 "2008-03-08T01:20:52Z")
I work in a restaurant where I’m in charge of all the pizzas that come out. I like to think that I make a pretty good one–ever since I took over the menu, we’ve been slowly and slowly building a reputation for the best … --- ## [Help me build a better pizza](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-build-a-better-pizza/625871)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-build-a-better-pizza/625871 "2012-06-23T20:36:02Z")
I have a pizza stone (purchased when I was on a binge of doing the “artisan bread in 5 minutes a day” thing, and still used periodically for that purpose). Recently, the kids have wanted to make pizza at home, using a c… --- ## [Help me identify movie scene "I've got two words for you, go f\*ck yourself"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-movie-scene-ive-got-two-words-for-you-go-f-ck-yourself/816356)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-movie-scene-ive-got-two-words-for-you-go-f-ck-yourself/816356 "2018-06-26T05:15:36Z")
Driving me crazy that I can’t remember this scene. I was pretty sure it was Goodfellas, Casino, Scareface, DeNiro, something testosterone fueled. Help me out. It’s a total whoosh. Two words for you “go fuck yourself” an… --- ## [Horrible spin offs of successful sitcoms](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horrible-spin-offs-of-successful-sitcoms/816524)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horrible-spin-offs-of-successful-sitcoms/816524 "2018-06-26T03:15:30Z")
I was watching Alice reruns today and suddenly remembered the awful spin off show Flo Then, I remembered the horrible show The Ropers which was a spin off of Three’s Company. In the 1970s and 1980s, it was very comm… --- ## [A really great advert](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-really-great-advert/816696)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-really-great-advert/816696 "2018-06-25T23:47:30Z")
This is a long advert, but worth your time. It’s by Delsey about chasing a suitcase around the world. And I’m not going to spoil it for you. --- ## [Clip shows--extinct?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clip-shows-extinct/816085)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clip-shows-extinct/816085 "2018-06-25T19:50:53Z")
What is the most recent non-ironic\* clip show you can recall? \*ironic including the Community clip show made up entirely of new material. --- ## [Monty and...E.B.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monty-and-e-b/498919)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monty-and-e-b/498919 "2018-06-25T18:04:35Z")
Talking about the strip. I haven’t followed it much until the past year or so, when I rejiggled my Chron queue and added it on a lark. The Wikipedia article implies that the syndicate forced the creator (Jim Meddick) t… --- ## [What comedy show was this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-comedy-show-was-this/816693)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-comedy-show-was-this/816693 "2018-06-25T15:18:51Z")
Only saw the ads for it, probably on MTV or Comedy Central. In the commercial the host asks “What not to say in an Insane asylum” The guy says “Hey, Ya wanna do something crazy?” And the host asks “what not to say on a m… --- ## [Turn off restaurant names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turn-off-restaurant-names/816350)
**Author:** [@KRC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KRC)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turn-off-restaurant-names/816350 "2018-06-25T15:06:22Z")
We have a place in town called the Genghis Grill, after a guy mercilessly took over much of the world and killed millions. Does it serve roast peasants? In a few hundred years will we have Hitler’s Oven, Pol’s Pot, and S… --- ## [Jerry Springer show ends after 27 seasons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerry-springer-show-ends-after-27-seasons/816576)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerry-springer-show-ends-after-27-seasons/816576 "2018-06-25T12:34:13Z")
Time to say goodbye to Jerry Jerry Jerry! I’m somewhat torn about this. Haven’t watched it for years but at one time it was a guilty pleasure of mine. At the same time you’d be appalled and yet fixated. I’d like to say … --- ## [Ringo!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ringo/816636)
**Author:** [@Shinna\_Minna\_Ma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shinna_Minna_Ma)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ringo/816636 "2018-06-25T10:25:02Z")
My favorite Beatle from my favorite all-time group ever - in concert, tomorrow (Sunday) night - I am so excited! --- ## [Give me your best Portobello Mushroom recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-your-best-portobello-mushroom-recipes/816648)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-me-your-best-portobello-mushroom-recipes/816648 "2018-06-25T06:06:31Z")
Giant portobellos were on sale, so I got a bunch. Besides marinating and grilling as burgers, what other recipes are out there? --- ## [ISO a Music Video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iso-a-music-video/816685)
**Author:** [@tyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tyne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iso-a-music-video/816685 "2018-06-25T00:42:09Z")
In search of a music video: Circus/Carnival theme. Rock or alternative song. Not a famous band, might not have been a hit song either. Late 1990s/early 2000s. He’s the boss and the tiger tamer. He’s fearless in the… --- ## [Spider Robinson is now on Twitter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-robinson-is-now-on-twitter/816669)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-robinson-is-now-on-twitter/816669 "2018-06-24T22:39:09Z")
For you SF fans who have no lives. :smiley: @robinson\_spider --- ## [What's your favorite non-nut Peanut Butter alternative?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-non-nut-peanut-butter-alternative/816528)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-non-nut-peanut-butter-alternative/816528 "2018-06-24T20:08:45Z")
Non-nut, because I’m allergic to nuts as well as peanuts. Possibilities that I know about are soy nut butter and sunflower seed butter. There may be other types, I haven’t been to the health food store in a while. I lik… --- ## [8 Year Old Japanese Girl Plays Drums On "Good Times, Bad Times"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/8-year-old-japanese-girl-plays-drums-on-good-times-bad-times/816113)
**Author:** [@Penfeather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penfeather)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/8-year-old-japanese-girl-plays-drums-on-good-times-bad-times/816113 "2018-06-24T20:07:52Z")
8 year old Japanese girl drums her way through Led Zeppelin’s “Good Times, Bad Times”. Just infectiously happy. --- ## [Roseanne Part Two? No Thank You](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roseanne-part-two-no-thank-you/811120)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 295\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roseanne-part-two-no-thank-you/811120 "2018-06-24T19:45:29Z")
I know I do a lot of whining about how television was better back in the old days, but Jesus Christ, they didn’t have to go and do this! I never cared for the original “Roseanne”. It portrayed family money struggles ok… --- ## [I am worried about Steven Colbert](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-worried-about-steven-colbert/816514)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 12:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-worried-about-steven-colbert/816514 "2018-06-24T12:07:36Z")
I do not generally watch US TV. After all, I am not generally in the US. I do like Steven Colbert. I was a little worried about him before, from the few times I saw him when I was on vacation. Now I can put my finger on… --- ## [Lucifer returns!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lucifer-returns/816183)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lucifer-returns/816183 "2018-06-24T05:29:18Z")
Netflix will be producing a Season 4. --- ## [Who would have been awesome if they'd lived longer(music artists)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-have-been-awesome-if-theyd-lived-longer-music-artists/816518)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-would-have-been-awesome-if-theyd-lived-longer-music-artists/816518 "2018-06-24T04:19:13Z")
Seems like we’re really sentimental about musicians who leave us too soon. Often we speculate about what they would have done, how big they would have been, what new directions they would have gone in. But the fact is, m… --- ## [Legends of the Hidden Temple.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legends-of-the-hidden-temple/816616)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legends-of-the-hidden-temple/816616 "2018-06-24T04:16:14Z")
Legends of the Hidden Temple was a great show. IMO, it was the best Nick game show ever. But, I noticed it had a rather low win percentage. Of 120 episodes, only 32 had the kids successfully get the artifact out of the t… --- ## [Anyone use PSVue for their cable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-use-psvue-for-their-cable/816400)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-use-psvue-for-their-cable/816400 "2018-06-24T04:14:47Z")
The trial period for my cable is about to expire and I am not about to pay $200+ for cable. Also, to nip 3/4 of the potential responses to this thread, I am not looking to drop cable entirely because I have no desire to … --- ## [John Lennon song/video - fulla celebrities](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-lennon-song-video-fulla-celebrities/816650)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-lennon-song-video-fulla-celebrities/816650 "2018-06-24T04:04:14Z")
Might as well draw the circle nearer to a close with a John Thread. For obvious reasons, the phrase “Strange days, indeed” has been rolling around my head this week. Via google, I realized it was from a John song finis… --- ## [Most Beautiful TV Mom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-beautiful-tv-mom/816337)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-beautiful-tv-mom/816337 "2018-06-24T03:47:46Z")
We were talking about the “hot wife/goofy dad” stereotype in another CS thread. It got me wondering who do you think was the most attractive TV mom? My vote is Natalie Lane from the “Patty Duke Show”, played by Jean By… --- ## [Supergirl Season 3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supergirl-season-3/798379)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 269\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2018, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supergirl-season-3/798379 "2018-06-23T15:26:33Z")
The Girl of Steel returns tonight. CW Official trailer Some casting news: Odette Annable joins the cast as Kara’s mother Alura will played by (former Lois Lane) Erica Durance, replacing Laura Benanti. When we last … --- ## [A (Japanese) recipe calls for "bouillon", but doesn't specify the type](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-japanese-recipe-calls-for-bouillon-but-doesnt-specify-the-type/792923)
**Author:** [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-japanese-recipe-calls-for-bouillon-but-doesnt-specify-the-type/792923 "2018-06-22T16:31:33Z")
I’ve stumbled across a recipe that I’d like to try, but I’ve hit a small stumbling block. The recipe calls for a bouillon cube, but doesn’t say whether it should be chicken, beef, or whatever. The recipe was translated… --- ## [Documentary "The Joy of Lex" (2008): Words added to--and removed from--dictionaries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/documentary-the-joy-of-lex-2008-words-added-to-and-removed-from-dictionaries/816577)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/documentary-the-joy-of-lex-2008-words-added-to-and-removed-from-dictionaries/816577 "2018-06-22T16:26:06Z")
IMDB entry. Among the interviewees are the people credited with coining the words: Software, Rejuvenile, Blog, Yuppie, Gridlock, and Psychobabble. And the doc even had a passing reference to the word ‘cromulent.’ Par… --- ## [Fake country names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-country-names/815476)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fake-country-names/815476 "2018-06-22T16:07:19Z")
I was just watching an episode of Deception where they had yet another made up country name for a Slavic country. We also get fake country names for African countries(Wakanda), Arab countries, and Latin American countrie… --- ## [Garfield the cat turns 40!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garfield-the-cat-turns-40/816100)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garfield-the-cat-turns-40/816100 "2018-06-21T21:51:30Z")
For some inexplicable reason, it is fashionable on this board to sneer at Garfield. But–thankfully–he is still going strong. --- ## [Phil Collins was in "A Hard Days Night" as an extra. Anyone know when he appeared?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phil-collins-was-in-a-hard-days-night-as-an-extra-anyone-know-when-he-appeared/816507)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phil-collins-was-in-a-hard-days-night-as-an-extra-anyone-know-when-he-appeared/816507 "2018-06-21T21:12:53Z")
Fascinating article on the Ringer about Phil and his legacy here: … which contained the tidbit in the title. Anyone know where he can be seen? Also, feel free to talk about Phil Collins… overrated? Underrated? I thin… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=607) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=609)