# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=670 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 671 --- ## [Johnny Hallyday, the French Elvis, has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-hallyday-the-french-elvis-has-died/803709)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2017, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-hallyday-the-french-elvis-has-died/803709 "2017-12-07T00:58:25Z")
Yeah, I never heard of him, either, but the guy sold over 100 million records in his lifetime and made 30 movies. One outdoor concert had 500,000 people show up, with a TV audience of over 9 million viewers. He was still… --- ## [What was this movie called?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-movie-called/803677)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-movie-called/803677 "2017-12-06T23:33:41Z")
There was a movie that came out several years ago, I really wanted to see it, but never got to. I have no idea exactly how long ago it was. It was about a Mother, very poor, who got into making money by running drugs a… --- ## [TV Show From The Last Decade Or So Where Character(s) Broke The Fourth Wall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-from-the-last-decade-or-so-where-character-s-broke-the-fourth-wall/803712)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-from-the-last-decade-or-so-where-character-s-broke-the-fourth-wall/803712 "2017-12-06T23:01:06Z")
I’ve been watching Chewing Gum on Netflix, where the main character often talks to the audience. The other characters go on about their business in the background, then resume their dealings with her when she’s done. I … --- ## [Am I the only Puerto Rican left? Please give me pasteles help.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-puerto-rican-left-please-give-me-pasteles-help/803485)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 10:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-puerto-rican-left-please-give-me-pasteles-help/803485 "2017-12-06T22:57:46Z")
Mi abuela made pasteles for the holidays, as did every self-respecting Puerto Rican in The Bronx. Even though I watched sometimes, I never tried. It looked like not a fun thing to do during the holidays. After my grandmo… --- ## [Project Runway, Season 16 (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/project-runway-season-16-open-spoilers/794485)
**Author:** [@Hedda\_Rosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hedda_Rosa)\ **Replies:** 124\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/project-runway-season-16-open-spoilers/794485 "2017-12-06T22:54:13Z")
Anyone else watching? My first thought…twins, just no. --- ## [TIL that the official Wendy's Twitter account opines thoughtfully on contemporary culture.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/til-that-the-official-wendys-twitter-account-opines-thoughtfully-on-contemporary-culture/803734)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/til-that-the-official-wendys-twitter-account-opines-thoughtfully-on-contemporary-culture/803734 "2017-12-06T20:16:20Z")
Who knew? This was the one that first caught my attention: But then poking around their timeline (only in the replies, natch), I found this. Is some cinephile intern joyriding until they get caught? Or is this som… --- ## ["The Room" (2003, Tommy Wiseau) is actually a good movie. A great one, in fact.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-room-2003-tommy-wiseau-is-actually-a-good-movie-a-great-one-in-fact/803009)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-room-2003-tommy-wiseau-is-actually-a-good-movie-a-great-one-in-fact/803009 "2017-12-06T18:26:36Z")
No one seems to get this movie. Not really. People don’t go out of their way to see a movie so much if it’s merely terrible or “so bad it’s good.” Sure, The Room is so bad it’s good. But at the same time, it’s also just… --- ## [What defines Punk Rock for you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-defines-punk-rock-for-you/666396)
**Author:** [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-defines-punk-rock-for-you/666396 "2017-12-06T14:36:56Z")
For some, Punk is an idea, for others it’s a sound, and for others it’s defined by political opposition to the established regimes. For myself, Punk is an idea. You’ve got an idea, and the normal ways of expressing your… --- ## [Barney Miller rocks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barney-miller-rocks/532048)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barney-miller-rocks/532048 "2017-12-06T04:37:16Z")
I’ve been catching episodes on WGN where they have been showing it on weekends. I’ve always loved this show, but it may have just advanced to number one on my all time list. One of the things I’m noticing now: Hal Linde… --- ## [Best thing to do with chicken leg quarters & broken oven](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-thing-to-do-with-chicken-leg-quarters-broken-oven/803660)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2017, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-thing-to-do-with-chicken-leg-quarters-broken-oven/803660 "2017-12-06T03:09:23Z")
Welp … roasting the chicken is out until we can get the oven’s igniter replaced. Frying the chicken is a little more than I want to attempt in our kitchen. Gumbo or something like chicken fricassee / chicken in gravy co… --- ## [CW DCTV Crossover 2017: Crisis on Earth-X \[Spoilers after airing\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cw-dctv-crossover-2017-crisis-on-earth-x-spoilers-after-airing/802195)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cw-dctv-crossover-2017-crisis-on-earth-x-spoilers-after-airing/802195 "2017-12-05T23:16:24Z")
On the heels of Justice League, DCTV is having its own superhero team up in the form of the CW crossover special event. It’s going to happen over two nights on Nov 27-28. Note that, for the crossover only, Arrow will m… --- ## [Season five of House of Cards To Be Released Tomorrow (5/30/17)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/season-five-of-house-of-cards-to-be-released-tomorrow-5-30-17/787701)
**Author:** [@Ca3799](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ca3799)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/season-five-of-house-of-cards-to-be-released-tomorrow-5-30-17/787701 "2017-12-05T22:33:05Z")
I’ve really enjoyed this show and am looking forward to season 5. I reviewed a few episodes of the previous seasons to get reacquainted with the characters, plot lines, etc. I love the intro music. And I still fear Ke… --- ## [The Belko Experiment](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-belko-experiment/792823)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-belko-experiment/792823 "2017-12-05T21:37:30Z")
I had seen a trailer for this earlier this year and it looked interesting. It came out on DVD and I watched it and it was actually pretty good in a B Movie Cheezy kind of way. The premise is simple if far fetched: an off… --- ## [It's talk like a Garbage Goth about "The Walking Dead" day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-talk-like-a-garbage-goth-about-the-walking-dead-day/803651)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-talk-like-a-garbage-goth-about-the-walking-dead-day/803651 "2017-12-05T19:55:46Z")
Bad writing. War too long. Kill Negan. Next week cliffhanger. Stupid Rick. Miss Glen. Maggie. No baby bump? --- ## [St. Louis pizza is good! (Relatedly, TV critic Alan Sepinwall is a jerk.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-louis-pizza-is-good-relatedly-tv-critic-alan-sepinwall-is-a-jerk/801733)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/st-louis-pizza-is-good-relatedly-tv-critic-alan-sepinwall-is-a-jerk/801733 "2017-12-05T19:01:50Z")
To understand WTH I’m talking about, there is really no substitute for reading this tweet, which contains three screenshots that will make all clear. But to set that up, I’ll quickly explain (even though you could proba… --- ## [The Walking Dead; 8.07 "Time for After" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-8-07-time-for-after-open-spoilers/803503)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-8-07-time-for-after-open-spoilers/803503 "2017-12-05T18:54:08Z")
Josh McDermitt, Austin Amelio and David Mazouz are on Talking Dead tonight. --- ## [Impossible book ID](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impossible-book-id/801931)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impossible-book-id/801931 "2017-12-05T18:50:59Z")
When I was a small child (mid- to late-'60s) I had a book. My parents thought it was too ‘gown up’ for me, but I begged them and they bought it for me. Three dollars, which was a lot back then. The hardback book had a… --- ## [Problem with classical guitar strings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-classical-guitar-strings/803585)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/problem-with-classical-guitar-strings/803585 "2017-12-05T18:09:09Z")
I decided to restring my classical guitar this evening. I haven’t done it for a while, so I’ve been looking at YouTube videos. It’s all coming back to me. I had a package of D’Addario Pro Arte Strings, which are the ones… --- ## [Making a new Lamb Stew tonight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-a-new-lamb-stew-tonight/803601)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-a-new-lamb-stew-tonight/803601 "2017-12-05T17:43:53Z")
I’ve done European style lamb stews before (made a killer Spanish one a few times), but this is more of a Middle Eastern version. Recipe is “No-Sear Lamb (or Beef) and Chickpea Stew”. It’s from Christopher Kimball’s n… --- ## [Is there no graphic novel version of Lord of the Rings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-no-graphic-novel-version-of-lord-of-the-rings/803644)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-no-graphic-novel-version-of-lord-of-the-rings/803644 "2017-12-05T17:34:27Z")
For Christmas last year, my kids both got a copy of the Star Wars Trilogy Graphic Novel. It has been a blast to read and re-read. My son has been reading Luke’s lines this read through and we’ve loved it. For Christmas … --- ## [What To Do With LOTS Of Chicken Drumsticks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-lots-of-chicken-drumsticks/802775)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-lots-of-chicken-drumsticks/802775 "2017-12-05T16:27:18Z")
Backstory: My family as a tradition on the day before Thanksgiving; we all gather around and deep fry turkeys for anyone that wants to have a deep fried turkey but don’t have the setup themselves. In between turkeys w… --- ## [Cooking revelation: mixing spice mixes from different cuisines can be AMAZING](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-revelation-mixing-spice-mixes-from-different-cuisines-can-be-amazing/803261)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cooking-revelation-mixing-spice-mixes-from-different-cuisines-can-be-amazing/803261 "2017-12-05T12:28:07Z")
Had some cheap pork neck bones, and decided to make a stew. All I did was boil, with chopped onions, garlic, and peppers, and then mixed the following (about a teaspoon of each) in: Ethiopian berbere spice mix Creole … --- ## [75th Anniversary of the release of Casablanca](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/75th-anniversary-of-the-release-of-casablanca/802866)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/75th-anniversary-of-the-release-of-casablanca/802866 "2017-12-05T06:22:13Z")
In a mostly unheralded milestone, yesterday (Nov. 26 2017) marked the 75th anniversary of the release of Casablanca. Just thought I’d note that. --- ## [Setting up a drum kit](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/setting-up-a-drum-kit/803482)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/setting-up-a-drum-kit/803482 "2017-12-05T02:31:24Z")
Do drummers typically arrange their drums all the same way, or is it individual preference? Dennis --- ## [Name that 1950s television character actor!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-1950s-television-character-actor/803577)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-1950s-television-character-actor/803577 "2017-12-05T02:00:33Z")
Someone posted an old photo on Facebook of their parents at a department store from old-timey days. The photo had a counter person who reminded me of an old 50s comedian. He was a frequent-enough guest star that I was aw… --- ## [Science book for kids from late 80s/early 90s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-book-for-kids-from-late-80s-early-90s/803521)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2017, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-book-for-kids-from-late-80s-early-90s/803521 "2017-12-05T00:30:43Z")
Hi everyone. Y’all are so good at identifying books by half-remembered details, I wonder if you could help me. The book I’m thinking of was given to me in the late 80s or early 90s. It was softcover. It was illustrated … --- ## [Record for Acadamy-Award winners starring in a film?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/record-for-acadamy-award-winners-starring-in-a-film/111680)
**Author:** [@richardb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/richardb)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/record-for-acadamy-award-winners-starring-in-a-film/111680 "2017-12-04T23:52:58Z")
The billboard ads for Insomnia tote three: “Acadamy Award Winner Al Pacino,” “Acadamy Award Winner Robin Williams” and “Acadamy Award Winner Hillary Swank.” I saw a movie preview last week (don’t remember which movie) w… --- ## [Cowboy music motif origin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cowboy-music-motif-origin/803562)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cowboy-music-motif-origin/803562 "2017-12-04T23:39:12Z")
Hi SD. What’s the origin of the cowboy/western motif, and where else can I hear it? It seems to evoke western ease and slow cowboy or cattle. It’s some variation on FCDC FCDC in the left hand. Or 1-5-6-5. Anyone kno… --- ## [U2 - Songs of Experience](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u2-songs-of-experience/802902)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u2-songs-of-experience/802902 "2017-12-04T23:01:30Z")
U2 is finally releasing its somewhat delayed continuation/sequel to Songs of Innocence. I did not grow up a fan of U2, but have really come around to them over the past 5 or so years. I was a fan of Songs of Innocence, c… --- ## [Any thoughts on curved TV screens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-thoughts-on-curved-tv-screens/803355)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-thoughts-on-curved-tv-screens/803355 "2017-12-04T22:52:50Z")
I’m considering new TV. Curved screens seem to be getting more popular but I don’t know anyone that has one. If you have one or have watched one, what are your thoughts? Anything I should look out for? Thanks. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=669) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=671)