# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=638 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 639 --- ## [Sprouted grain - wow or woo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sprouted-grain-wow-or-woo/810494)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sprouted-grain-wow-or-woo/810494 "2018-03-14T18:18:41Z")
My wife and I have been trying to reduce/improve our carb intake. She recently brought home some Ezekiel brand cereal that is made of “sprouted grain.” We’ve done a little googling, but a lot of the info we’ve found on… --- ## [You will never hear surf music again - Nokie Edwards has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-will-never-hear-surf-music-again-nokie-edwards-has-died/810515)
**Author:** [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-will-never-hear-surf-music-again-nokie-edwards-has-died/810515 "2018-03-14T17:58:56Z")
Nokie Edwards, the Ventures’ Lead Guitarist, Dead at 82 --- ## [Have you read the novels of Frankenstein and Dracula?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-read-the-novels-of-frankenstein-and-dracula/808143)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-read-the-novels-of-frankenstein-and-dracula/808143 "2018-03-14T15:24:24Z")
Obviously, there’s been hundreds of movie versions of these two characters. I’ve never read either book. Should I? I did read Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and quite frankly, I preferred the 1932 film. --- ## [What can I make that's tasty with a bunch of filberts, or hazelnuts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-thats-tasty-with-a-bunch-of-filberts-or-hazelnuts/809765)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-i-make-thats-tasty-with-a-bunch-of-filberts-or-hazelnuts/809765 "2018-03-14T15:12:36Z")
I know I can crack them and eat them, and toast them for an even better taste. I know they’re used in making Nutella. I know they’re used in baking cookies and such, but my mind is blank. I have about 2 cups and we wi… --- ## [Highly recommend "The Looming Tower" (on Hulu)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/highly-recommend-the-looming-tower-on-hulu/810547)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/highly-recommend-the-looming-tower-on-hulu/810547 "2018-03-14T14:59:44Z")
We ripped through the three episode premiere last night of this original Hulu series. The show traces the tensions between FBI and CIA terrorist units and how the refusal to share intelligence between the agencies lead t… --- ## [What is it with “F” names? Goodbye, Felicia. Lighten up, Francis. Friedo Corleone.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-f-names-goodbye-felicia-lighten-up-francis-friedo-corleone/810338)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-it-with-f-names-goodbye-felicia-lighten-up-francis-friedo-corleone/810338 "2018-03-14T12:36:21Z")
Am I connecting random dots, or do F names connote something? Fraser Crane… Are F-named folks particularly smack-able? --- ## [Instant Pot - tell me about this trendy new gizmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instant-pot-tell-me-about-this-trendy-new-gizmo/806920)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2018, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instant-pot-tell-me-about-this-trendy-new-gizmo/806920 "2018-03-14T12:03:36Z")
I live under a rock, apparently, and am only now growing a dawning realization that everyone is talking about this Instant Pot thingy. (Moms on my Facebook feed, the recipes in my emails, etc. That’s totally “everyone” r… --- ## [Music videos before MTV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-videos-before-mtv/810215)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-videos-before-mtv/810215 "2018-03-13T19:44:56Z")
There were videos before MTV started in 81 but very few shows would show them in the US. Maybe they were more widely shown in Europe? How many shows in Europe showed videos? I know there was UK top of the pops. … --- ## [2017 Nebula Award Finalists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-nebula-award-finalists/810367)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-nebula-award-finalists/810367 "2018-03-13T19:42:00Z")
I received this email from Amazon today. I subscribe to their Sci Fi and Fantasy newsletter. I don’t really follow the world of Sci Fi, I just enjoy reading it. For those who are more knowledgeable, are there any works n… --- ## [Doritos "Hot" Flavors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos-hot-flavors/810318)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doritos-hot-flavors/810318 "2018-03-13T15:29:25Z")
My eldest son has been an adherent to the Doritos altar with shit like “Jacked Buffalo Ranch” flavors, which I found totally abhorrent, and they STINK like funk. Doritos foray into spicy land has been really uneven. Swe… --- ## [No thread on Lady Bird? Women: a good mother-daughter relationship portrayal? (Spoilers, duh)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-thread-on-lady-bird-women-a-good-mother-daughter-relationship-portrayal-spoilers-duh/810384)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-thread-on-lady-bird-women-a-good-mother-daughter-relationship-portrayal-spoilers-duh/810384 "2018-03-13T14:59:22Z")
I finally saw it. I see why it is popular - it examines an interesting character in an interesting situation that hasn’t been explored a lot. And it does it well, with great characters and acting and with a happy endin… --- ## [The Dark Side of the Moon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dark-side-of-the-moon/810317)
**Author:** [@Melbourne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melbourne)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-dark-side-of-the-moon/810317 "2018-03-13T14:22:10Z")
Did Pink Floyd invent the phrase “Dark Side of the Moon”? Or were people already confused about that before they used the idea? --- ## [psych furs "pretty in pink"original version debate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psych-furs-pretty-in-pink-original-version-debate/810394)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psych-furs-pretty-in-pink-original-version-debate/810394 "2018-03-12T21:31:18Z")
We were watching mtv classic and they had 80s block and they showed version number 2 the version they rewrote for the “pretty in pink” movie And I made the comment "wow they pretty much made a new song out of that one … --- ## [If Sir Ian McKellen sang Baby Got Back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-sir-ian-mckellen-sang-baby-got-back/810438)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-sir-ian-mckellen-sang-baby-got-back/810438 "2018-03-12T21:08:43Z")
This actor’s impersonation is amazing. I am still dying over this: If Ian McKellen performed "Baby Got Back" - YouTube Better than Jonathan Coulten’s singer/songwriter version! Baby Got Back - Jonathan Coulton - YouT… --- ## [Steven Spielberg to direct Ready Player One adaptation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steven-spielberg-to-direct-ready-player-one-adaptation/716139)
**Author:** [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steven-spielberg-to-direct-ready-player-one-adaptation/716139 "2018-03-12T21:06:09Z")
As a fan of the book, this has me pumped. It’s a Gen X dream come true! :smiley: For a movie that should be a visual feast with lots of action but also plenty of heart, this is a great combination. I’m glad someone … --- ## [Huge movies that failed to produce a star? (Or, actors who failed to turn a hit into stardom)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huge-movies-that-failed-to-produce-a-star-or-actors-who-failed-to-turn-a-hit-into-stardom/810236)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/huge-movies-that-failed-to-produce-a-star-or-actors-who-failed-to-turn-a-hit-into-stardom/810236 "2018-03-12T20:49:46Z")
What are absolutely HUGE movies that failed to produce a star? Or, alternatively, who are actors who starred huge movies that failed to become A- or even B-list stars? For the former, this seems to be, in the last 20-3… --- ## [Things I found out Today (Best Original Song)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-found-out-today-best-original-song/810447)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-found-out-today-best-original-song/810447 "2018-03-12T20:17:57Z")
The singer…whether its a voiceover or as actually seen on screen does NOT get an Oscar. I thought that the writers and the singer shared it. Madonna has sung TWO songs onscreen that won the Oscar. Crazy. --- ## [j cole, an underappreciated but talented musical artist.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/j-cole-an-underappreciated-but-talented-musical-artist/810306)
**Author:** [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/j-cole-an-underappreciated-but-talented-musical-artist/810306 "2018-03-12T20:14:24Z")
IMO, j cole is a very underrated artist whose music is hard hitting, soulful and at times, quite insightful and self-aware. I don’t consider all rappers to be artists but I definitely think j cole is an artist. Which i… --- ## [Let's all have a seat, crack open a beer, and talk about chili.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-all-have-a-seat-crack-open-a-beer-and-talk-about-chili/810347)
**Author:** [@Lancia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lancia)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-all-have-a-seat-crack-open-a-beer-and-talk-about-chili/810347 "2018-03-12T16:32:09Z")
Because every single one of you will have a different idea of what works, and I want to hear them all. Next month I’m going to be entering a chili competition. The only real chili recipe I have is from my father-in-law,… --- ## [Starter Bass by Davison Guitar: Worth a hoot? Need answer FAST!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starter-bass-by-davison-guitar-worth-a-hoot-need-answer-fast/810246)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starter-bass-by-davison-guitar-worth-a-hoot-need-answer-fast/810246 "2018-03-12T15:12:09Z")
Title says it all. Anybody know about these things? Are they worth anything at all for a beginner? Or just junk? Help! --- ## [Man in High Castle, Season 2 with spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-in-high-castle-season-2-with-spoilers/775000)
**Author:** [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-in-high-castle-season-2-with-spoilers/775000 "2018-03-12T15:09:30Z")
I looked and didn’t see another thread on this. Season 2 started last night (the 16th). I had to do some quick googling to get all of the characters names straight, but otherwise picked it right back up. The Finance M… --- ## [Alien: Covenant opening next month](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alien-covenant-opening-next-month/785464)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alien-covenant-opening-next-month/785464 "2018-03-12T14:44:53Z")
Anyone going to see it? I know that Prometheus was not highly regarded here, but I liked it. It was eerie and scary and gorgeous to look at. So what if the crew were a collection of halfwits? Somebody has to die horr… --- ## [Contradictions in TV ads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contradictions-in-tv-ads/810126)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/contradictions-in-tv-ads/810126 "2018-03-12T14:13:50Z")
Last night while watching TV there was an ad for Culver’s fish sandwich. Culver’s guy is talking to some fisherman guy with a foreign accent, talking about how the fish comes from the cold clean waters of the North Atlan… --- ## [Sebastian Maniscalco Rosemont Theater March 10.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sebastian-maniscalco-rosemont-theater-march-10/810422)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sebastian-maniscalco-rosemont-theater-march-10/810422 "2018-03-12T13:50:48Z")
Saw Sebastian Maniscalco at the Rosemont Theater Saturday during that leg of his “Stay Hungry” tour. This particular show was very personalized as he spoke almost exclusively about his wife and his family. My wifes pare… --- ## [Favourite classical music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favourite-classical-music/810351)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favourite-classical-music/810351 "2018-03-12T09:10:17Z")
Quick, without thinking about it. Just off the top of your head. What are your favourite classical pieces? In no particular order: \[ul\]\[li\]Beethoven’s 7th Symphony, 2nd Movement\[/li\]\[li\]Grieg’s In The Hall Of The Mou… --- ## [Dinner tonight-- need answers fast!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dinner-tonight-need-answers-fast/809855)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2018, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dinner-tonight-need-answers-fast/809855 "2018-03-12T04:10:50Z")
So I have a pound of ground beef I gotta make something with. For something a little different, I thunk up mashed potato stuffed meatballs. Looked it up and saw that, as always, I never have an original thought and there… --- ## [Bands Like The Ting Tings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-like-the-ting-tings/810041)
**Author:** [@molten](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/molten)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-like-the-ting-tings/810041 "2018-03-11T07:15:13Z")
I find it very hard to find any new music that I enjoy but I love almost all the songs by this band. Can anyone recommend me anything similar? --- ## [Sopranos movie prequel on the way](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sopranos-movie-prequel-on-the-way/810333)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sopranos-movie-prequel-on-the-way/810333 "2018-03-11T02:04:58Z")
Set in the 60s . Jar Jar teams up with Uncle junior --- ## [Dennis the Menace (American version)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-the-menace-american-version/810349)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2018, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dennis-the-menace-american-version/810349 "2018-03-11T01:38:06Z")
Were the parents of any of Dennis’ friends ever shown in the comic? I have a vague memory of having seen Joey’s mom in a few strips, but I’m not even sure that’s right. Do we know any of their names? --- ## [Songs that unexpectedly gut-punch you emotionally](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-unexpectedly-gut-punch-you-emotionally/809820)
**Author:** [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-unexpectedly-gut-punch-you-emotionally/809820 "2018-03-10T23:00:33Z")
I was in a little cafe that was playing background music. Then the song “Your Wildest Dreams” came on and I could scarcely keep my composure. It triggered some combination of half-forgotten memories, nostalgia, and deja … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=637) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=639)