# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=671 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 672 --- ## [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. --- ## [Pianists: How does one do this? (linked video in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pianists-how-does-one-do-this-linked-video-in-op/803446)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pianists-how-does-one-do-this-linked-video-in-op/803446 "2017-12-04T21:36:50Z")
Link What I am referring to is the run (?) that begins at 1:49 of the video. OK, I assume he is merely playing the individual notes of a chord, progressing upward, octave after octave. But I think it is a bit more com… --- ## [Branston pickle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/branston-pickle/803430)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/branston-pickle/803430 "2017-12-04T17:31:45Z")
Any other non-Brits love this stuff? I just had a grilled cheese sandwich with extra sharp cheddar and a schmear of Branston pickle and my taste buds are still tingling. Stuff goes well on just about anything. --- ## [Turkey stock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-stock/802600)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-stock/802600 "2017-12-04T15:05:07Z")
Last night I simmered the turkey carcass for a couple of hours with a couple of bay leaves, some thyme sprigs, some onion, and some celery. I didn’t add any salt, and I was out of parsley. I saved about half a gallon o… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season Eleven, Episode Nine (November 30, 2017) -- "The Bitcoin Entanglement"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-eleven-episode-nine-november-30-2017-the-bitcoin-entanglement/803156)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-eleven-episode-nine-november-30-2017-the-bitcoin-entanglement/803156 "2017-12-04T14:05:59Z")
I am starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## [If you saw Nirvana live, how old are you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-saw-nirvana-live-how-old-are-you/803506)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-saw-nirvana-live-how-old-are-you/803506 "2017-12-04T12:02:42Z")
You may or may not be familiar with the term “Xennial,” which is a label for people born at the tail end of GenX and the oldest of Millennials (so born between 1977 and 1983). I’m familiar with it primarily because littl… --- ## [Bad movies that prove you hate yourself for watching](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-movies-that-prove-you-hate-yourself-for-watching/803400)
**Author:** [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 10:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-movies-that-prove-you-hate-yourself-for-watching/803400 "2017-12-04T10:06:33Z")
\*Code Name: The Cleaner \* If I had any self respect at all, I should have turned off about 5 minutes in. But nope. I watched it all. --- ## [Stranger Things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stranger-things/803513)
**Author:** [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2017, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stranger-things/803513 "2017-12-04T04:34:03Z")
Anyone watching this, or have watched it? It’s definitely strange… --- ## [Quick and easy chicken recipies, please!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-and-easy-chicken-recipies-please/567124)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2011, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-and-easy-chicken-recipies-please/567124 "2011-01-13T16:47:33Z")
My wife and I almost never cook. Lately, though, we’ve been trying to eat healthier as well as save money, so we want to start getting away from take-out and frozen stuff. Plus, I usually have an hour or more in the eve… --- ## [Streuth, cobber! Now it's Geoffrey Rush.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streuth-cobber-now-its-geoffrey-rush/803487)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/streuth-cobber-now-its-geoffrey-rush/803487 "2017-12-03T23:50:07Z")
Here’s the story. In brief he’s resigned as President of the Australian Film Academy over an accusation of ‘inappropriate behavior’. And they weren’t divulged even to Rush himself who tried to get further information a… --- ## [Singing about it makes it OK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/singing-about-it-makes-it-ok/802892)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/singing-about-it-makes-it-ok/802892 "2017-12-03T23:15:14Z")
In today’s bit of idiocy, Breitbart editor Joel Pollak tried to defend Roy Moore by drawing a parallel to the song “You’re Sixteen” as recorded by Ringo Starr in 1973. He said Ringo “was 30-something at the time, singing… --- ## [In Which Movie Does David Bradley Call Simon Pegg A "Numpty"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-movie-does-david-bradley-call-simon-pegg-a-numpty/803486)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-movie-does-david-bradley-call-simon-pegg-a-numpty/803486 "2017-12-03T22:42:53Z")
There’s a movie where David Bradley’s character calls someone - I think Simon Pegg and his companion - “numpties.” I’m pretty sure it’s from Pegg’s Cornetto Trilogy. Does this ring a bell for anyone? --- ## [Any English folk/hard rock I am missing other than Tull/LZ4?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-english-folk-hard-rock-i-am-missing-other-than-tull-lz4/794417)
**Author:** [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-english-folk-hard-rock-i-am-missing-other-than-tull-lz4/794417 "2017-12-03T21:23:04Z")
Looking for some more music that is hard rock and also influenced by English folk, preferably with some psychedelic influence and guitar soloes, such as Jethro Tull and some of Led Zeppelin. I was debating titling this t… --- ## [Baltimore and The Wire \[SPOILERS\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baltimore-and-the-wire-spoilers/583320)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baltimore-and-the-wire-spoilers/583320 "2017-12-03T20:36:02Z")
We completely ignored this excellent series when it was new, and are just finishing up season four. This question may have been covered way back when, but was there any major blowback from Baltimore about Simons’ depict… --- ## [ID this Spider-Man villain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-spider-man-villain/803461)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-spider-man-villain/803461 "2017-12-03T19:06:21Z")
We’ve had this Spider-Man jigsaw puzzle for kids at our house for years, but we’ve never been able to figure out who the bad guy is in the picture. It doesn’t say on the box. I know we have a ton of comic book experts ar… --- ## [Why now, Jacob Marley?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-now-jacob-marley/803166)
**Author:** [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-now-jacob-marley/803166 "2017-12-03T17:38:02Z")
Why did Marley appear to Scrooge on the seventh anniversary of his death? Does the seventh anniversary have some special significance to Scrooge or the story? --- ## [What draws British comedians to do the panel shows?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-draws-british-comedians-to-do-the-panel-shows/803088)
**Author:** [@dstarfire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dstarfire)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-draws-british-comedians-to-do-the-panel-shows/803088 "2017-12-03T16:39:08Z")
Why do British standup comedians do shows like QI, Mock the Week, Would I Lie to You, and the like, when they could earn much more if they spent that time touring, or working on their own stuff? These aren’t minor comics… --- ## [A Christmas Story Live](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-christmas-story-live/803296)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-christmas-story-live/803296 "2017-12-03T15:15:43Z")
I may simply not be watching at the right times, but I’ve only seen this mentioned once on a commercial on Fox. I’ve had no interest in watching any of those live musicals that have been a recent fad, but I want to give t… --- ## [Are there any childrens' magazines like 3-2-1 Contact today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-childrens-magazines-like-3-2-1-contact-today/802918)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-childrens-magazines-like-3-2-1-contact-today/802918 "2017-12-03T15:10:50Z")
I loved that magazine as a kid. The science, the puzzles, the articles. I loved the whole thing. Is there any magazine like that for kids today? --- ## ["Glitch" on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glitch-on-netflix/769226)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glitch-on-netflix/769226 "2017-12-03T15:09:32Z")
Anyone watching this? It’s an Australian show. I just binged the first season. Apparently it’s a big hit in Australia. I liked it. Supposedly the second season is coming on Netflix near the beginning of 2017. --- ## [Ugly Fruit & Vegetable Club Challenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugly-fruit-vegetable-club-challenge/803260)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Gay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Gay)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2017, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ugly-fruit-vegetable-club-challenge/803260 "2017-12-03T04:37:16Z")
I recently joined The Ugly Fruit & Vegetable Club, where they send you a box of random produce that is perfectly edible, but not pretty enough to display in a store. Yesterday my box contained, among other things, an eno… --- ## [Marvel's The Gifted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvels-the-gifted/797887)
**Author:** [@Airbeck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airbeck)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marvels-the-gifted/797887 "2017-12-02T23:58:00Z")
Episode one premiered last night. I thought it was pretty good. Interesting array of mutant powers and seems to be a good setup for the plot going forward. The cast was fine, although I couldn’t stop seeing Fred whenever… --- ## [Most annoying song you could play on an actual jukebox?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-annoying-song-you-could-play-on-an-actual-jukebox/802058)
**Author:** [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-annoying-song-you-could-play-on-an-actual-jukebox/802058 "2017-12-02T16:48:20Z")
I do not need answer fast. But the scenario is that you want to play some super annoying song multiple times. The rules here are that it has to be a record that you could actually find on a jukebox somewhere, at some tim… --- ## [Jim Nabors Dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-nabors-dies/803165)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jim-nabors-dies/803165 "2017-12-02T15:25:34Z")
Surprise! Surprise! Surprise! He created an iconic early tv character. RIP. --- ## [Gallows Pole by Led Zeppelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gallows-pole-by-led-zeppelin/803218)
**Author:** [@Slash1972](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slash1972)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gallows-pole-by-led-zeppelin/803218 "2017-12-02T03:02:14Z")
This song is him pimping out his sister, right? --- ## [How does TCM make money?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-tcm-make-money/803199)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2017, 2:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-tcm-make-money/803199 "2017-12-02T02:15:13Z")
Turner Classic Movie Channel. Caveat: I enjoy classic movies. Go eat your popcorn and text your friends in the other theater. I am aware that Ted Turner bought the MGM library years ago, and has presented us with umpte… --- ## [If I like the political scheming aspect of fantasy more than the dragons and magic, I might like \_\_\_](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-like-the-political-scheming-aspect-of-fantasy-more-than-the-dragons-and-magic-i-might-like-___/802705)
**Author:** [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-like-the-political-scheming-aspect-of-fantasy-more-than-the-dragons-and-magic-i-might-like-___/802705 "2017-12-01T21:04:19Z")
I enjoy fantasy books, or perhaps the idea of them more than actually reading them. I’ve found that often it’s the medieval scheming that I enjoy over wizard battles. I suspect there may be some historical fiction or spe… --- ## [Kiellor lost his job?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kiellor-lost-his-job/803250)
**Author:** [@Stan\_Shmenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stan_Shmenge)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kiellor-lost-his-job/803250 "2017-12-01T20:57:56Z")
Um, didn’t he retire from Prarie Home Companion like five years ago? So why in the heck is this boring tub of lard still drawing a salary from Minnesota Public Radio? This is why taxpayers shouldn’t be on the hook for “… --- ## [Khadaji's Whatcha Readin' thread -- November 2017 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-november-2017-edition/800181)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-november-2017-edition/800181 "2017-12-01T20:34:35Z")
November is upon us! So you’re either enjoying the lush colors of autumn or tuning up your AC for the dreaded upcoming summer. Americans are eying their turkey, not the one in the White House, and debating on stuffing o… --- ## [Can you help me use Spotify? Because ughh... :(](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-help-me-use-spotify-because-ughh/803117)
**Author:** [@Shamozzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shamozzle)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-help-me-use-spotify-because-ughh/803117 "2017-12-01T20:04:22Z")
I have Spotify and on occasion I listen to it for an hour or two and then get frustrated and just quite for a while. Days? Weeks? I signed up primarily to discover new music. There is a ton of good music on Spotify that… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=670) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=672)