# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=656 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 657 --- ## [Song you didn't fully understand until...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-you-didnt-fully-understand-until/806742)
**Author:** [@Dickerman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dickerman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-you-didnt-fully-understand-until/806742 "2018-01-19T03:45:36Z")
I’m mourning the death of my older brother, my best friend of my entire life. One thing among the many things he did for me was introduce me to great music. Jimmy Buffett in particular. I’m sitting here getting drunk and… --- ## [People who speak Amharic: what is this song about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-speak-amharic-what-is-this-song-about/806931)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/people-who-speak-amharic-what-is-this-song-about/806931 "2018-01-19T03:35:35Z")
It’s a seven-minute song. Although I love it, I don’t expect you to listen to the whole thing. But can you give me a general idea what the topic is? Also, if anyone happens to know, what is the cool one-stringed instrum… --- ## [Explain the Wahberg/Williams pay gap controversy.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-wahberg-williams-pay-gap-controversy/806700)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-the-wahberg-williams-pay-gap-controversy/806700 "2018-01-19T02:19:07Z")
If you’v been living under a rock lately, here’s the story: Ridley Scott decided he wanted to reshoot numerous scenes from the upcoming movie “All The Money In The World” in order to remove Kevin Spacey from it comple… --- ## [Restaurant Servers Who Think They Are Comedians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurant-servers-who-think-they-are-comedians/806163)
**Author:** [@golffan1963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/golffan1963)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurant-servers-who-think-they-are-comedians/806163 "2018-01-19T00:12:29Z")
Not sure if this is the right place for this thread…my topic is somewhat connected to cuisine, so I chose here…but the mods will have the final call. To the main topic…in the past weeks I have had the experience of deal… --- ## [A New Play about The Ramones written by Kripke from The Big Bang Theory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-play-about-the-ramones-written-by-kripke-from-the-big-bang-theory/759648)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-play-about-the-ramones-written-by-kripke-from-the-big-bang-theory/759648 "2018-01-18T23:58:13Z")
O.K., I actually have never seen The Big Bang Theory but I know there are lots of fans here so I went and put Kripke in the Thread Title thinking the connection might interest some of you. I got to know Kripke actor Joh… --- ## [Star Trek Discovery Episode 11 (Week of 1/14/18)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-discovery-episode-11-week-of-1-14-18/806663)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-discovery-episode-11-week-of-1-14-18/806663 "2018-01-18T22:43:31Z")
Haven’t watched yet but wanted to start a thread. --- ## [The taste of peanut butter vs. peanuts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-taste-of-peanut-butter-vs-peanuts/806905)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-taste-of-peanut-butter-vs-peanuts/806905 "2018-01-18T20:45:10Z")
My peanut butter of choice consists of nothing but peanuts and salt. Why doesn’t it taste exactly like salty peanuts? --- ## [S-Town podcast - Incredibly gripping](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-town-podcast-incredibly-gripping/806904)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-town-podcast-incredibly-gripping/806904 "2018-01-18T15:43:29Z")
(this was not easy to search for and my efforts to locate an existing thread failed) S-Town (or, ShitTown) is a 7-episode podcast hosted by Brian Reed and created by the producers of This American Life. I’ll steal the s… --- ## [Who should I read next, after Steinbeck?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-i-read-next-after-steinbeck/806775)
**Author:** [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2018, 7:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-i-read-next-after-steinbeck/806775 "2018-01-18T07:47:52Z")
Over the last couple of months I’ve read Tortilla Flat, Cannery Row, The Winter Of Our Discontent, East of Eden, and now am about to finish The Grapes of Wrath. Other than Of Mice and Men, who should I read next? Someth… --- ## [Will my favorite shows ever be on Hulu or Netflix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-my-favorite-shows-ever-be-on-hulu-or-netflix/806766)
**Author:** [@adaher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adaher)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-my-favorite-shows-ever-be-on-hulu-or-netflix/806766 "2018-01-17T21:20:49Z")
I understand how shows get on these streaming services. Hulu and Netflix sign a contract for streaming rights for a certain period of time. What I’d like explained if anyone has a deeper understanding of the process is w… --- ## [Recommend me a sweet/peanuts/chocolate candy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-sweet-peanuts-chocolate-candy/806761)
**Author:** [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-a-sweet-peanuts-chocolate-candy/806761 "2018-01-17T16:11:14Z")
I like a little chocolate now and then, but generally I find the bitter taste of even milk chocolate so strong that I always pair it with something very sweet. My favorite chocolate candies are Cadbury Creme eggs and Car… --- ## [Most Sob-worthy Story from Reader's Digest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-sob-worthy-story-from-readers-digest/789342)
**Author:** [@Marci\_Al](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marci_Al)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-sob-worthy-story-from-readers-digest/789342 "2018-01-17T16:04:31Z")
Since I grew up reading that thing, a good part of the stories kinda stuck to me; anything from sad to exciting to macabre, from the H-bomb plant in the late 50’s, to that F-86 Sabre jet pilot who bailed out at superson… --- ## [Akiane Kramprik, my gosh, look at the paintings this kid has done](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/akiane-kramprik-my-gosh-look-at-the-paintings-this-kid-has-done/806745)
**Author:** [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2018, 9:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/akiane-kramprik-my-gosh-look-at-the-paintings-this-kid-has-done/806745 "2018-01-17T09:20:33Z")
Religious overtones to some but still… The Amazing True Story of Akiane Kramarik - YouTube (Check out the angel at 1:53, the black woman at 2:27 and the horse in snow at 5:03) Picasso was painting very good realistic p… --- ## [Farscape, Firefly, Battlestar Galactica](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farscape-firefly-battlestar-galactica/806012)
**Author:** [@KatTP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KatTP)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 10:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/farscape-firefly-battlestar-galactica/806012 "2018-01-16T22:20:57Z")
Instead of rewatching them again and again, can someone please recommend something of the same quality? Farscape is my favourite show ever. Literally ever. Depth of story, wide scope and growth of characters, well round… --- ## [Go see John Mulaney...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-see-john-mulaney/800771)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/go-see-john-mulaney/800771 "2018-01-16T21:20:26Z")
At the risk of sounding spammy… I saw his Kid Gorgeous show last night and I don’t remember the last time I laughed that much. If you’re not familiar with him, here’s a sample of his past material. --- ## [Isaac Asimov \[death likened to crossing a bridge under fire from an archer\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isaac-asimov-death-likened-to-crossing-a-bridge-under-fire-from-an-archer/806461)
**Author:** [@Nightfall1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nightfall1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isaac-asimov-death-likened-to-crossing-a-bridge-under-fire-from-an-archer/806461 "2018-01-16T20:29:23Z")
Hello Everyone, I hope someone can help me. I remember reading an Isaac Asimov science essay or a foreword or afterword to one of his short stories. It concerns an old fable about death. Every newborn starts at one end… --- ## [Caddy Shack question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caddy-shack-question/477439)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/caddy-shack-question/477439 "2018-01-16T19:54:36Z")
OK, today on another website I was watching the top 12 drinking scenes in movies. One of the movies mentioned was Caddy Shack with the following caption following the video clip of Ty Webb doing his tequila shot: Huh?… --- ## [Darkest Hour Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darkest-hour-question/804980)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darkest-hour-question/804980 "2018-01-16T18:22:44Z")
Thought is was, in addition to other things, an excellent history lesson. Great performance by Gary Oldman. That said, I’m curious how much liberty was taken with certain aspects of the film. Specifically, did Winston … --- ## [Mad-Men: 6.05 "The Flood" (open spoiler)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-men-6-05-the-flood-open-spoiler/656977)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-men-6-05-the-flood-open-spoiler/656977 "2018-01-16T18:19:00Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] Peggy plans for the future; Roger woos a potential client. \[/QUOTE\] Looks like a Peggy centric episode. I wonder if we’ll ever get to see her interacting with Abe’s family. I’m sure they’re pleased as … --- ## [Chickenman has gone to the great coop in the sky.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chickenman-has-gone-to-the-great-coop-in-the-sky/806087)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chickenman-has-gone-to-the-great-coop-in-the-sky/806087 "2018-01-16T17:35:18Z")
I just happened to learn that radio comedian Dick Orkin died just before Christmas. He’s best know for a series of short radio spots featuring his superhero parody, Chickenman (“He’s everywhere! He’s everywhere!”) that … --- ## [Remakes that were better than the original?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remakes-that-were-better-than-the-original/806709)
**Author:** [@Arizona\_Mike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arizona_Mike)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remakes-that-were-better-than-the-original/806709 "2018-01-16T16:46:51Z")
I was posting recommendations on one of the movie related threads and found myself consistently writing, “See the original, not the crappy remake.” Which got me started thinking…which films were actually better in the r… --- ## [Mad Magazine movie and TV parody titles - Name some from memory](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-magazine-movie-and-tv-parody-titles-name-some-from-memory/806363)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mad-magazine-movie-and-tv-parody-titles-name-some-from-memory/806363 "2018-01-16T14:28:45Z")
Movies: The Oddfather Schmoe Put-On Five Easy Pages Willies TV: Little House Oh So Dreary Cannonball Makeus Sickby, MD One Dame at a Time (I thought I could come up with a lot more) mmm --- ## [Golden Globes (there will be spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golden-globes-there-will-be-spoilers/806134)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golden-globes-there-will-be-spoilers/806134 "2018-01-16T13:04:15Z")
Anyone watch last night’s telecast? I know we have a lot of people who record stuff, hence the spoiler warning. I was happy with all the winners; for the first time in a long time I have been interested in films and sho… --- ## ["Godless" on Netflix. Boxed spoilers in OP, open spoilers after](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godless-on-netflix-boxed-spoilers-in-op-open-spoilers-after/806151)
**Author:** [@Push\_You\_Down](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Push_You_Down)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godless-on-netflix-boxed-spoilers-in-op-open-spoilers-after/806151 "2018-01-16T09:48:38Z")
I binged watch the show this weekend and am curious what other people think. I have a friend who said it was the best Western series ever and my parents liked it a lot. I think it is absolutely watchable… but not at al… --- ## [Should TV Christmas ads include Christian elements?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-tv-christmas-ads-include-christian-elements/805977)
**Author:** [@Princess\_Perfume](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Princess_Perfume)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-tv-christmas-ads-include-christian-elements/805977 "2018-01-16T04:40:09Z")
Should they include the Christ in Christmas ads? Here’s a British ad i found - by the way, about the Nativity scene… nor just skeptic/freethought, but Christians might also wonder did they have to to put all those pearl… --- ## [I think we have to accept that TV will rarely surprise us anymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-we-have-to-accept-that-tv-will-rarely-surprise-us-anymore/806695)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-we-have-to-accept-that-tv-will-rarely-surprise-us-anymore/806695 "2018-01-16T03:40:50Z")
With the Internet, Reddit in particular, and thousands if not millions of people discussing plots etc. crowd sourcing will almost always second guess every twist or plot surprise a handful of writers in a writer’s room c… --- ## [Are Vulcans Possible?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-vulcans-possible/806249)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-vulcans-possible/806249 "2018-01-16T02:42:57Z")
Possibly one for GQ, possibly one for GD. But it involves the fictional Vulcans. So I will put it in Café. In the purely dramatic Star Trek universe, the Vulcans are a only logical. They have emotions. But they keep fir… --- ## [When a gadget works too well.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-gadget-works-too-well/806085)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-a-gadget-works-too-well/806085 "2018-01-16T02:22:05Z")
After years of juicing citrus fruits by hand I decided to treat myself to a real juicer as a Christmas present. As always the reviews said go with OXO, and I did. And as always with OXO it works great. It works too d… --- ## [Coffee drinkers - need advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-drinkers-need-advice/805883)
**Author:** [@K364](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/K364)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2018, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coffee-drinkers-need-advice/805883 "2018-01-16T01:37:15Z")
I drink 2-3 cups of coffee every morning - none after that. I use a Keurig with various pods - very convenient but the coffee is definitely “meh”. So I want to up my game. I was thinking that maybe a french press was th… --- ## [The lead singer for the cranberries just died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lead-singer-for-the-cranberries-just-died/806704)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lead-singer-for-the-cranberries-just-died/806704 "2018-01-15T22:21:27Z")
https://www.yahoo.com/music/cranberries-singer-dolores-oriordan-dead-46-171801922.html Only 46. Sucks, that is one of the bands that always gives me 90s nostalgia. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=655) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=657)