# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=622 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 623 --- ## [Guitar: NPR Tiny Desk 2018 Winner - two-handed crossover](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-npr-tiny-desk-2018-winner-two-handed-crossover/813689)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 12:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-npr-tiny-desk-2018-winner-two-handed-crossover/813689 "2018-05-07T12:48:45Z")
Here is the link to the submission by the winner, Naia Izumi: Meet Naia Izumi, The 2018 Tiny Desk Contest Winner : All Songs Considered : NPR What I find interesting is that he incorporates two-handed tapping into his … --- ## [Question about steaming broccoli...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-steaming-broccoli/813726)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2018, 10:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-steaming-broccoli/813726 "2018-05-07T10:42:37Z")
I use the Good Eats method, which involves the broccoli with 1/3 cup water in a lidded pan over high heat for 3 minutes, then low for another 3. Problem is, it’s not always easy to hit the sweet spot of one pound of bro… --- ## [Cowboy shows and coffee.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cowboy-shows-and-coffee/813383)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cowboy-shows-and-coffee/813383 "2018-05-06T22:38:18Z")
I’ve been watching old western TV shows, Wagon Train, Maverick and Shenandoah lately. Why do these guys drink coffee at night right before they go to sleep on a saddle blanket on rocky ground? --- ## [Post a list of your 10 "landmark" albums in chronological order](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-a-list-of-your-10-landmark-albums-in-chronological-order/812508)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-a-list-of-your-10-landmark-albums-in-chronological-order/812508 "2018-05-06T22:22:56Z")
I’m looking for the albums that were, to you, personal breakthroughs in your music education. They may not be your favorites - hell, you may not even like them much any more - but at the time you discovered them, they ha… --- ## [TV Shows (or other art...music, etc) you are embarrassed that you once liked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-or-other-art-music-etc-you-are-embarrassed-that-you-once-liked/813446)
**Author:** [@golffan1963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/golffan1963)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-or-other-art-music-etc-you-are-embarrassed-that-you-once-liked/813446 "2018-05-06T18:06:52Z")
I recently watched episodes of Happy Days and Welcome Back Kotter and was flush with embarrassment at the fact I was a big fan of these shows when I was a kid. In fact, not only was I embarrassed, my reaction almost bord… --- ## [Blindsport - Patterson reveal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blindsport-patterson-reveal/813703)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blindsport-patterson-reveal/813703 "2018-05-06T16:04:39Z")
Blah de blah Crawford, blah Roman, blah Avery’s “dad” – The real important thing that happened in the May 4 episode is we finally get some info on Patterson. Up until now we weren’t 100% sure if Patterson was her real n… --- ## [The Neverending Weekend at Bernies Phenomenon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-neverending-weekend-at-bernies-phenomenon/188443)
**Author:** [@Trigonal\_Planar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trigonal_Planar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-neverending-weekend-at-bernies-phenomenon/188443 "2018-05-06T04:04:06Z")
Summer technically beings on June 21, but as far as I’m concerned, it doesn’t officially begin until the first TV airing of Weekend at Bernies. And my friends, today is that day! The summer’s first showing of Weekend at… --- ## [Depeche Mode in concert](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depeche-mode-in-concert/813556)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2018, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/depeche-mode-in-concert/813556 "2018-05-06T00:51:08Z")
I’m seeing good prices for their June 1 show in Chicago. Anyone seen them in concert lately? I’m a huge fan of their music up to Violator and absolutely loved Depeche Mode 101, the early live album. Is it worth snatching… --- ## [Wha Saw The 42nd? -- traditional lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wha-saw-the-42nd-traditional-lyrics/813639)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wha-saw-the-42nd-traditional-lyrics/813639 "2018-05-05T22:47:56Z")
In elementary school we sang Wha Saw The 4nd? during music time. But this was in San Diego and the teacher was, of course, American. I don’t know if he knew the lyrics. Maybe I misunderstood them. But the lyrics I ‘r… --- ## [The return of two of my favorite YouTube channels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-two-of-my-favorite-youtube-channels/813618)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-return-of-two-of-my-favorite-youtube-channels/813618 "2018-05-05T21:00:42Z")
Facts closed down suddenly a couple of months ago. But it’s now been unofficially resurrected. I don’t know if the Try Channel is legally connected to Facts but it appears to have most of the people from Facts participat… --- ## [Jessica Jones Season 2 (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jessica-jones-season-2-open-spoilers/813600)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jessica-jones-season-2-open-spoilers/813600 "2018-05-05T19:54:49Z")
Warning - Open spoilers for Seasons 1 and 2 of Jessica Jones (and possibly other Netflix Marvel show seasons previously released) Strange–I couldn’t seem to find a thread already … anyway … here goes! Season 1 of Jessi… --- ## [How intelligent is Superman(comics version)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-intelligent-is-superman-comics-version/813523)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-intelligent-is-superman-comics-version/813523 "2018-05-05T12:33:28Z")
Super strength, super hearing, super vision…but isn’t he also super intelligent? Are there any stories about this aspect and/or how smart he is compared to other DC characters? --- ## [MST3k Season 11 Bluray Marathon, or Please Stop, I'm Dyin'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mst3k-season-11-bluray-marathon-or-please-stop-im-dyin/813616)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mst3k-season-11-bluray-marathon-or-please-stop-im-dyin/813616 "2018-05-05T01:55:33Z")
I watched it when it first came out, and the bluray version recently release so I had to get them. I’ve watched the first three episodes and my stomach is in agony from laughing so much. I’m watching epsiode 4 now, Avala… --- ## [Any other Gabe Dixon fans here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-gabe-dixon-fans-here/813514)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-gabe-dixon-fans-here/813514 "2018-05-05T00:38:39Z")
In late 2008 I stumbled across Gabe Dixon on YouTube. I rarely go to YouTube without a song/video in mind, but for some reason I was surfing the new releases: the still image from The Gabe Dixon Band’s “Till You’re Gone”… --- ## [Hey SandyHook, whatever happened to your book?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-sandyhook-whatever-happened-to-your-book/813614)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-sandyhook-whatever-happened-to-your-book/813614 "2018-05-05T00:31:17Z")
The one about Vietnam. That’s all. Dennis --- ## [Anyone ever try Sous-vide steak?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-try-sous-vide-steak/812887)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-try-sous-vide-steak/812887 "2018-05-04T23:10:58Z")
Is it as incredible as they claim it to be? Did you have it made by a restaurant or in your own home? --- ## [MCU movies have begun to bore me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcu-movies-have-begun-to-bore-me/813244)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcu-movies-have-begun-to-bore-me/813244 "2018-05-04T18:43:54Z")
They are all CGI and wirework fistfights. Many of the actors are good but the dialog and situations tend to be comic book. Yeah, I know they are based on comic books but in a film there is room for more. F’rinstance, … --- ## [Single bevel cooking knives.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-bevel-cooking-knives/812977)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/single-bevel-cooking-knives/812977 "2018-05-04T15:53:25Z")
Who here uses and likes them, and what do you use them for? Did you know they come left or right handed? Makes sense now, but I had no idea until yesterday. Also, when you have your knives professionally sharpened, do… --- ## [But I thought you were someone else...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-i-thought-you-were-someone-else/813417)
**Author:** [@Serenata67](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Serenata67)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-i-thought-you-were-someone-else/813417 "2018-05-04T13:07:08Z")
After viewing the latest MCU installment, I was talking to my husband about the upcoming Captain Marvel movie. For the life of me, I couldn’t remember the name of the actress who was cast in that role. I kept wanting t… --- ## [Rappers and songs with great flow](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rappers-and-songs-with-great-flow/813492)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rappers-and-songs-with-great-flow/813492 "2018-05-04T01:30:47Z")
This part by Kendrick Lamar is one of the best (parts) of a rap song ever. I didn’t care much for the album Damn other than Humble and this middle part of XXX. But this part of the song is great. I don’t … --- ## [three questions about Benny and the Jets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-questions-about-benny-and-the-jets/543048)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-questions-about-benny-and-the-jets/543048 "2018-05-04T01:14:38Z")
What in the hell does the song mean? The lyrics make absolutely no sense to me. Is it true that it was never recorded in a studio, and the version heard most on the radio was recorded at a concert? What exactly … --- ## [Speaking of coffee in a hostile environment...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-coffee-in-a-hostile-environment/813530)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speaking-of-coffee-in-a-hostile-environment/813530 "2018-05-03T23:29:27Z")
Someone I knew was a Korean war combat vet. He said that they made coffee by putting water and coffee grounds in a helmet (metal) then hung the helmet over a fire to brew it. So far, so good. He said when it was done the… --- ## [In Praise of Two-Chord Songs: I'll Take You There.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-praise-of-two-chord-songs-ill-take-you-there/813304)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-praise-of-two-chord-songs-ill-take-you-there/813304 "2018-05-03T21:39:13Z")
On Page 5 of this Prince thread: https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=852118&page=5 there was some discussion about “two chord vamp” songs. I have no clue if non-musicians know when you are listening t… --- ## [Thank you for "The Terror"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-for-the-terror/813473)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-for-the-terror/813473 "2018-05-03T21:34:22Z")
Not actual terror, but Dopers who suggested this FX (AMC?) series. I’m gobbling the show up and started reading the novel last week. The series is one of a few that I’d recommend watching before reading the novel. I lik… --- ## [Cinnamon Rolls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cinnamon-rolls/813450)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cinnamon-rolls/813450 "2018-05-03T20:40:35Z")
My mother used to make cinnamon rolls that were becoming a local legend. I have been experimenting the last few weeks to recreate it. Very basic recipe. Standard slightly sweet white bread, filled with brown sugar cinnam… --- ## [Ron Howard narrates Star Wars: A New Hope, and it's absolutely perfect](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ron-howard-narrates-star-wars-a-new-hope-and-its-absolutely-perfect/813525)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ron-howard-narrates-star-wars-a-new-hope-and-its-absolutely-perfect/813525 "2018-05-03T18:20:12Z")
Arrested Development meets Star Wars, by way of common thread, Ron Howard. Love the “Mr. F” when Boba Fett comes on screen. And Pete Rose! --- ## [Jessica Chastain's real name](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jessica-chastains-real-name/813512)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jessica-chastains-real-name/813512 "2018-05-03T18:07:18Z")
As far as I can tell, Jessica Chastain’s real name is Jessica Chastain. Her mother is Jerri Chastain and her father is Michael Monasterio (they were not married). Jerri Chastain later married Michael Hastey, who is Jessi… --- ## [Cast the hypothetical (but pretty sure to be made) movie about the Trump/Russia/Mueller clusterfuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cast-the-hypothetical-but-pretty-sure-to-be-made-movie-about-the-trump-russia-mueller-clusterfuck/809212)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cast-the-hypothetical-but-pretty-sure-to-be-made-movie-about-the-trump-russia-mueller-clusterfuck/809212 "2018-05-03T17:23:07Z")
So you’re a move producer and you want to make this generation’s All the President’s Men. Whose people do your people call? I guess Alec Baldwin is the obvious choice for Trump, but that will probably make people think… --- ## [What are the lyrics to the Star Talk Podcast theme song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-lyrics-to-the-star-talk-podcast-theme-song/646085)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-lyrics-to-the-star-talk-podcast-theme-song/646085 "2018-05-03T14:14:42Z")
Neil Degrasse Tyson has a podcast called “Star Talk”. The “theme song”, if you can call it that, has mixed in a lot of different audio sections. I’d like to get the lyrics to the entire theme song introduction. I’ve t… --- ## [What should I know about German cooking?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-know-about-german-cooking/813414)
**Author:** [@Cuckoorex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cuckoorex)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-know-about-german-cooking/813414 "2018-05-03T11:57:15Z")
I might pick up a weekend gig cooking for a local bar and grill that definitely specializes in authentic German cuisine, as in, they actually pound out the meat and use flour and egg and bread crumbs for their schnitzel … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=621) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=623)