# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=669 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 670 --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season Eleven, Episode Ten (December 7, 2017) -- "The Confidence Erosion"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-eleven-episode-ten-december-7-2017-the-confidence-erosion/803840)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-eleven-episode-ten-december-7-2017-the-confidence-erosion/803840 "2017-12-09T22:26:11Z")
I am starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## [Notable Quotes (Nonreligious)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notable-quotes-nonreligious/799457)
**Author:** [@Siam\_Sam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Siam_Sam)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notable-quotes-nonreligious/799457 "2017-12-09T22:10:47Z")
I thought we could use a thread featuring quotes that offered insight or inspiration. And since this is my thread, I am prohibiting religious guff. I’m reading John Steinbeck’s East of Eden now, and last night I came ac… --- ## [What does Bugs say?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-bugs-say/803914)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-bugs-say/803914 "2017-12-09T20:38:44Z")
From “A Hare Grows in Manhattan” at 7:10, after the dog falls into the baby buggy. Can’t quite make it out, and these things are important, you know. --- ## [Compose the ultimate old-school Dungeons and Dragons playlist.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compose-the-ultimate-old-school-dungeons-and-dragons-playlist/803882)
**Author:** [@Lemur866](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lemur866)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/compose-the-ultimate-old-school-dungeons-and-dragons-playlist/803882 "2017-12-09T19:07:32Z")
You’re playing Dungeons and Dragons with your buddies that you used to play with in the old days. And of course, in those days when you played D&D there was music going. So what has to be on the playlist? The obvious … --- ## [THE scene you think of when remembering a series?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 213\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-scene-you-think-of-when-remembering-a-series/430403 "2017-12-09T15:34:30Z")
This is a list of moments, or even episodes that immediately spring to mind when thinking about the series as a whole. It doesn’t have to be the most shocking or funny moment, but obviously might be in some cases. For … --- ## [Was Cannon shot in 16mm or something?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-cannon-shot-in-16mm-or-something/803246)
**Author:** [@Stan\_Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stan_Shmenge)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-cannon-shot-in-16mm-or-something/803246 "2017-12-09T07:05:17Z")
Watching it on ME-TV and it looks really soft. --- ## [Wonder Woman - Seen it (Open Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wonder-woman-seen-it-open-spoilers/787918)
**Author:** [@Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Miller)\ **Replies:** 323\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wonder-woman-seen-it-open-spoilers/787918 "2017-12-09T04:13:11Z")
Just got back from a sneak preview of Wonder Woman. It’s pretty good. Easily the best entry in the DC Movie-verse, which says very, very little, but overall I really enjoyed this movie. It does have some significant f… --- ## [Need some music to read Swamp Thing by](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-music-to-read-swamp-thing-by/803984)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-some-music-to-read-swamp-thing-by/803984 "2017-12-09T03:55:18Z")
I recently started reading Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing. I’m up to volume 2. I’m looking for some background mood music, preferably no lyrics. Any ideas? Sent from my HTC U11 using Tapatalk --- ## [Top Ten Books of 2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-ten-books-of-2017/803796)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-ten-books-of-2017/803796 "2017-12-09T01:17:15Z")
I remember doing this thread in past years. What are your top ten favorite books of 2017 and why? --- ## [Recommend me some books on writing fiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-books-on-writing-fiction/803739)
**Author:** [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-books-on-writing-fiction/803739 "2017-12-09T01:12:14Z")
I think I might want to write. But I’m not sure to start. Do any of you have books on writing you think might be useful? I’d appreciate your thoughts. --- ## [Sing Along With Death!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sing-along-with-death/803811)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sing-along-with-death/803811 "2017-12-09T00:40:59Z")
I’m talking about fake “duets” involving a live person a recording of a now-dead performer, usually to boost fame and/or fortune of the former at the cost of the dignity of the latter. What brought this to mind was hear… --- ## [food you never tried because you don't know how to eat it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-you-never-tried-because-you-dont-know-how-to-eat-it/803540)
**Author:** [@flaming\_yawn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flaming_yawn)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-you-never-tried-because-you-dont-know-how-to-eat-it/803540 "2017-12-08T22:10:53Z")
There are so many food I have never tried because I don’t know how to eat it or if parts are edible. Soft shell blue crabs are one, I see them on a buffet at the chinese food place and they are deep fried but the shell … --- ## [Movies that just happen to incidentally be set on or around Christmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-just-happen-to-incidentally-be-set-on-or-around-christmas/802133)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-just-happen-to-incidentally-be-set-on-or-around-christmas/802133 "2017-12-08T20:55:55Z")
Tired of all those lists that talk about “Movies that you didn’t know took place on Christmas!” despite the fact Christmas actually does figure heavily into the plot (Die Hard not only takes place during an office Christ… --- ## [Have X-Men comics explored the fact that:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-x-men-comics-explored-the-fact-that/803828)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-x-men-comics-explored-the-fact-that/803828 "2017-12-08T18:10:28Z")
Mutants are NOT the next evolutionary step. It makes ZERO sense. Where’s the ecological pressure to randomly sprout huge varying and dangerous powers?? How many mutants are killed by their powers or kill others around … --- ## [Whatcha Watchin' on Netflix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084)
**Author:** [@bmoak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmoak)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatcha-watchin-on-netflix/788084 "2017-12-08T18:02:46Z")
I’m starting this thread to serve as a general Netflix viewing thread. Major Nefilix series like Luke Cage and the Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt are popular and watched enough to sustain their own threads, but most of them … --- ## [Identify the semi-obscure, out of context holiday reference](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-the-semi-obscure-out-of-context-holiday-reference/803846)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-the-semi-obscure-out-of-context-holiday-reference/803846 "2017-12-08T13:24:14Z")
Wondering if folk would be interested in trying to identify somewhat obscure holiday references - I’m thinking about lines from songs/movies - and seeing if folk can identify them. Figured either the line or the source … --- ## [Super-villains who do well against their arch-foe, but should suck against police or Army.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-villains-who-do-well-against-their-arch-foe-but-should-suck-against-police-or-army/803122)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/super-villains-who-do-well-against-their-arch-foe-but-should-suck-against-police-or-army/803122 "2017-12-08T07:35:48Z")
Doctor Octopus. Though really, even though Peter pulls his punches, Pete should pummel Doc… Doc Ock can’t stop bloody bullets. He does great in close quarters but as soon as he leaves the bank he should be dead as \*\*\*\*. … --- ## [Recommend me some cookbooks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-cookbooks/803762)
**Author:** [@Tastes\_of\_Chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tastes_of_Chocolate)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2017, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-cookbooks/803762 "2017-12-08T00:15:59Z")
Yes, the old fashion paper cookbooks. My nephew, just out of college, has cookbooks on his Christmas wish list. He’s a decent cook, so he doesn’t need the “Beginner’s guide to cooking for one” or “101 quick dinners” kin… --- ## [Odd lyrics to Hey Bartender](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-lyrics-to-hey-bartender/379730)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/odd-lyrics-to-hey-bartender/379730 "2017-12-07T23:49:38Z")
“Hey Bartender”, written by the recently departed Floyd Dixon in 1954, made popular by the Blues Brothers, starts out: I went balling the other night I started drinking and got real tight I blew each and all my friend… --- ## [Neil Young fans: this one's for you!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neil-young-fans-this-ones-for-you/801767)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/neil-young-fans-this-ones-for-you/801767 "2017-12-07T19:35:58Z")
:eek: Wow! Neil Young to release entire archive of recordings for free! Neil Young Archives Bookmark that site! --- ## [Share your recommendations and disappointmenets in reading 2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-recommendations-and-disappointmenets-in-reading-2017/802236)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-recommendations-and-disappointmenets-in-reading-2017/802236 "2017-12-07T18:40:47Z")
Here is a list of everything I read in 2017 and a little bit before that(20 is the first one of 2017). The best books I read this last year were: The Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolfe - It really is the Lord of the Rin… --- ## [Most attractive actresses on TV Shows?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-attractive-actresses-on-tv-shows/788881)
**Author:** [@femmejean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/femmejean)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-attractive-actresses-on-tv-shows/788881 "2017-12-07T18:08:40Z")
Doesn’t necessarily have to be currently on a TV show but preferably an actress that people know. Hopefully this is gonna get good :D:D:D --- ## [Best episode of TV in 2017 (and December 2016)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-episode-of-tv-in-2017-and-december-2016/803689)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-episode-of-tv-in-2017-and-december-2016/803689 "2017-12-07T15:32:36Z")
Following on from this thread http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=812571 What do you think are the best episodes of 2017? My nominees Rick and Morty: “The Ricklantis Mixup.” Our Rick and Morty go to … --- ## [I'm Mary Poppins, Y'all! Yondu's Mary Poppins Trailer.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-mary-poppins-yall-yondus-mary-poppins-trailer/803676)
**Author:** [@Penfeather](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Penfeather)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-mary-poppins-yall-yondus-mary-poppins-trailer/803676 "2017-12-07T06:15:22Z")
Yondu has been edited into a trailer for Mary Poppins, and it is glorious. --- ## [Adjunct To 17 Year Old Rudolph Thread: Rudy was in a no-win situation....what would you have done?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adjunct-to-17-year-old-rudolph-thread-rudy-was-in-a-no-win-situation-what-would-you-have-done/803358)
**Author:** [@golffan1963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/golffan1963)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adjunct-to-17-year-old-rudolph-thread-rudy-was-in-a-no-win-situation-what-would-you-have-done/803358 "2017-12-07T05:07:53Z")
Personally, I would have told them all to go to H-E-double toothpick. The only reason Rudolph was finally accepted is because he saved something everyone wanted: Christmas. Until that point he was shunned and a societal … --- ## [What to do with a cast iron pan.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-a-cast-iron-pan/803657)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-a-cast-iron-pan/803657 "2017-12-07T04:22:18Z")
So I have a new cast iron pan. It says it’s “preconditioned.” Is there anything else I need to do or just start cooking? --- ## [Favorite Led Zeppelin song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-led-zeppelin-song/793852)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 3:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-led-zeppelin-song/793852 "2017-12-07T03:10:04Z")
Pick your favorite. I can’t choose just one myself, so, Top 11. What is and What Should Never Be Kashmir Battle of Evermore Ramble On Ten Years Gone Nobody’s Fault But Mine Bron-Y-Aur Stomp Out on the Tiles Houses of … --- ## [Backwards Rainbows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backwards-rainbows/803700)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/backwards-rainbows/803700 "2017-12-07T02:08:00Z")
It probably only bothers me because I’m in Optics, and used to give lectures on rainbows, but it bugs me when people get it backwards. everyone knows the order of colors because of ROY G. BIV or some other mnemonic, but… --- ## [What's Benedict Cumberbatch's Best Performance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-benedict-cumberbatchs-best-performance/803632)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-benedict-cumberbatchs-best-performance/803632 "2017-12-07T02:07:43Z")
I got around to watching Dr. Strange last night (mainly because he’ll be in Infinity War) and it was okay. Not great but not a waste of time. I wasn’t really impressed with Cumberbatch though and his attempts at humor … --- ## [Stranger Things season one questions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stranger-things-season-one-questions/803606)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stranger-things-season-one-questions/803606 "2017-12-07T01:59:23Z")
Just finished binge watching season one and that last episode left me wondering about a lot of things. Why did Mathew Modine and Not-Catherine Hicks shut down Hawkin’s National Labs at the end? It made absolutely no sen… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=668) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=670)