# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=680 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 681 --- ## [collect old comics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collect-old-comics/801006)
**Author:** [@escaped](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/escaped)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/collect-old-comics/801006 "2017-11-09T16:52:16Z")
Did you collect comics as a kid ?if so what were they??? --- ## [Pasteurised cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pasteurised-cheese/801072)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pasteurised-cheese/801072 "2017-11-09T08:36:28Z")
Someone elsewhere has claimed ‘Pasteurised cheese is not real cheese. Ask the French.’ The implication is that the French do not pasteurise their cheese, and the way he said is that no French cheese is pasteurised. Wh… --- ## [Help me find a Playboy jigsaw puzzle from the 70s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-playboy-jigsaw-puzzle-from-the-70s/800890)
**Author:** [@Flying\_Saucer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flying_Saucer)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-a-playboy-jigsaw-puzzle-from-the-70s/800890 "2017-11-09T07:44:14Z")
I’m not sure this is the right board for such a request. Mods, feel free to move. Hugh Hefner’s death has made me think about how Playboy was part of my adolescence (I’m a straight male). Of course there were the magazi… --- ## [Most Successful Sequels?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-successful-sequels/800766)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-successful-sequels/800766 "2017-11-09T04:13:36Z")
In general, sequels tend to be (a) less successful, and (b) of poorer quality than the original. So I was wondering if anyone can name some sequels that were truly high quality sequels. I know the term high quality is so… --- ## [70s Sesame Street shorts that freaked you out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/70s-sesame-street-shorts-that-freaked-you-out/131769)
**Author:** [@scott\_evil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scott_evil)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2017, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/70s-sesame-street-shorts-that-freaked-you-out/131769 "2017-11-09T02:35:39Z")
Crap, there were so many, and they’re all ingrained on my mind, even at the age of 30. Seriously, these writers and animators were on some serious shrooms. I don’t doubt their good intentions, but still… “We all live i… --- ## [Abandon the gimmick/hook, then succeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-the-gimmick-hook-then-succeed/800634)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abandon-the-gimmick-hook-then-succeed/800634 "2017-11-08T21:02:53Z")
Sometimes, something in pop culture starts out with a very distinct and unusual gimmick or hook… so that’s “the show with X”, or “the band where X” or whatever. Sometimes the thing will succeed because of the hook. Some… --- ## [Paul Buckmaster, arranger for Elton John, David Bowie, Carly Simon, Taylor Swift, etc., dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-buckmaster-arranger-for-elton-john-david-bowie-carly-simon-taylor-swift-etc-dies/801059)
**Author:** [@DooWahDiddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DooWahDiddy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paul-buckmaster-arranger-for-elton-john-david-bowie-carly-simon-taylor-swift-etc-dies/801059 "2017-11-08T19:01:07Z")
Paul Buckmaster, who brought those wonderful string arrangements to songs like “Space Oddity”, “Your Song”, “You’re So Vain”, and others, has passed away. His contributions cannot be minimized; those songs just would no… --- ## [Star Trek Discovery Episode 8 (Week of 11/5/17)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-discovery-episode-8-week-of-11-5-17/800847)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-discovery-episode-8-week-of-11-5-17/800847 "2017-11-08T16:04:47Z")
Penultimate episode before the Holiday Hiatus. Side Note for CBS Al Access Subscribers: they are working on a Twilight Zone reboot done by Jordan Peele to air on streaming so Trek won’t necessarily be the most. Also: H… --- ## [Arrow Season 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrow-season-5/767772)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrow-season-5/767772 "2017-11-08T15:11:07Z")
So is anyone still watching? The first episode of the season wasn’t half-bad. Fight scenes where it looked like they actually gave a damn. Flashbacks that weren’t completely irrelevant. Oliver shooting trick arrows; … --- ## [NaNoWriMo 2017 - anyone doing it this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nanowrimo-2017-anyone-doing-it-this-year/798765)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nanowrimo-2017-anyone-doing-it-this-year/798765 "2017-11-08T05:48:30Z")
That would be NAtional NOvel WRIting MOnth. Read about it here. Starts Nov 1. I started last year and got about halfway through the month due to the discovery that… well, I had nothing to say. :smack: I may try again t… --- ## [Running low on bourbon - recommend my next tipple.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-low-on-bourbon-recommend-my-next-tipple/798259)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/running-low-on-bourbon-recommend-my-next-tipple/798259 "2017-11-08T04:17:12Z")
So bourbon has been growing on me the past couple of years. As is the fashion. I’ve found a couple of favourites: Knob Creek Kentucky Straight and Knob Creek Smoked Maple (don’t judge!) are a regular favourite. Wood… --- ## [Kacey Musgraves is a Badass](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kacey-musgraves-is-a-badass/801009)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kacey-musgraves-is-a-badass/801009 "2017-11-08T02:06:15Z")
Link to a thread on the Acoustic Guitar Forum where she sings Burn One with John Prine…to John Prine. So good: Kacey Musgraves sings "Burn One With John Prine" live to, er, John Prine - The Acoustic Guitar Forum --- ## [What movie has been on the most networks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-has-been-on-the-most-networks/800945)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-has-been-on-the-most-networks/800945 "2017-11-08T01:22:53Z")
I just saw an advert on the El Rey Network announcing “The world network premiere” of Men In Black, and it seems to me that MiB has been on just about everywhere but The Weather Channel…and I wouldn’t put hard cash that … --- ## [Start off conventional, end up weird](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/start-off-conventional-end-up-weird/800688)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/start-off-conventional-end-up-weird/800688 "2017-11-08T01:17:29Z")
Inspired by this thread about things that start off with a weird hook but soon become conventional, how about the opposite? Media that starts off as fairly conventional, but becomes in some way wacky, weird, or way out t… --- ## [Songs written to diss other songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-written-to-diss-other-songs/798111)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2017, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-written-to-diss-other-songs/798111 "2017-11-08T01:00:03Z")
In another thread the question of “Least favorite Dylan song” came up, and “Gotta Serve Somebody” immediately came to mind-an insipid tribute to his recent conversion to Christianity. It so annoyed John Lennon that he w… --- ## [Looking to buy cooking pots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-to-buy-cooking-pots/800906)
**Author:** [@blood63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blood63)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-to-buy-cooking-pots/800906 "2017-11-07T23:54:56Z")
I am looking to buy a set of professional cooking pots. My current consists of non stick fry pans which do not last. Also, I have learned, the coating comes off at high temperatures. I also have some enamel pots that … --- ## [Pizza Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pizza-poll/800603)
**Author:** [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pizza-poll/800603 "2017-11-07T22:11:55Z")
Referencing a current culinary issue that’s political. It will not be discussed here. Just your preference. --- ## [Siri and Song Quotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/siri-and-song-quotes/800936)
**Author:** [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/siri-and-song-quotes/800936 "2017-11-07T21:31:15Z")
Yesterday, I asked Siri to set a timer for 45 minutes. She replied, “Timer set. I see you shiver with antici…” Why wanting to be reminded to take my clothes out of the dryer inspired a quote from Rocky Horror, I have … --- ## [Is It Rock and Roll...or Not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-rock-and-roll-or-not/799766)
**Author:** [@golffan1963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/golffan1963)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-rock-and-roll-or-not/799766 "2017-11-07T18:31:31Z")
Okay…here is an adjunct to my thread on whether the “Rock Era” is over, and it is inspired by one of the replies…I think from RTfirefly. Here’s the question…awhile back, listening to the a Classic Rock station in my hom… --- ## [Count Dracula and the Haunting Cardboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/count-dracula-and-the-haunting-cardboard/800967)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/count-dracula-and-the-haunting-cardboard/800967 "2017-11-07T15:39:07Z")
I saw this on the Huffington Post yesterday, and I have to admit that it blows me away. I must’ve watched the 1931 Universal Tod Browning film Dracula a zillion times – the one with Bela Lugosi. I’ve watched it recently… --- ## [Is a Yorkshire pudding like a Roll? And why do they call it a pudding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-yorkshire-pudding-like-a-roll-and-why-do-they-call-it-a-pudding/796077)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2017, 10:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-yorkshire-pudding-like-a-roll-and-why-do-they-call-it-a-pudding/796077 "2017-11-07T10:43:58Z")
I used to imagine a Yorkshire pudding like this. https://goo.gl/images/JTEQGm Then the internet came along. I began to understand it’s a bread. I still have no idea why you’d call bread a pudding. Wiki says it served… --- ## [What acoustic guitar should I buy as a learner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-acoustic-guitar-should-i-buy-as-a-learner/757750)
**Author:** [@scoots](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scoots)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-acoustic-guitar-should-i-buy-as-a-learner/757750 "2016-06-27T16:07:22Z")
I fancy buying an acoustic guitar as a hobby. Just to learn some favourite tunes from youtube tutorials. Nothing serious. Maybe play along to songs that have acoustic intros. But I basically know nothing about acoustic g… --- ## [I may have come from a Parallel Universe because I have no memory of the first Daddy's Home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-have-come-from-a-parallel-universe-because-i-have-no-memory-of-the-first-daddys-home/800888)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-have-come-from-a-parallel-universe-because-i-have-no-memory-of-the-first-daddys-home/800888 "2017-11-06T22:21:19Z")
I have seen countless trailers, ads and commercials for the sequel but the first time I saw it I assumed it was new movie because I swear I have zero memory of the first one. None. I am plugged into pop culture and kind… --- ## [Hershey's Cookie Layer Crunch Bars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hersheys-cookie-layer-crunch-bars/800687)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hersheys-cookie-layer-crunch-bars/800687 "2017-11-06T19:32:29Z")
I’ve just seen these advertised on tv and they look very tasty, I will be looking for the caramel. I’m wondering if these are new innovations for the sake of coming out with something new and different, or if they are m… --- ## [Marketing question I guess (I don't know how to title this thread).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marketing-question-i-guess-i-dont-know-how-to-title-this-thread/800263)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marketing-question-i-guess-i-dont-know-how-to-title-this-thread/800263 "2017-11-06T17:15:41Z")
Everything that exists has always existed. At least the material for it has. Someone could have built a computer in the year 406. The raw materials existed at least if not the knowledge. Which brings me to…flavors. Why… --- ## [Which of these Disney animated theatrical releases are you particularly fond of?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-disney-animated-theatrical-releases-are-you-particularly-fond-of/800544)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-disney-animated-theatrical-releases-are-you-particularly-fond-of/800544 "2017-11-06T13:24:58Z")
You may select as many that apply. --- ## [iPhone 8 commercial - Couple in a restaurant, guy gives phone for their 'anniversary'.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-8-commercial-couple-in-a-restaurant-guy-gives-phone-for-their-anniversary/798370)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 11:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-8-commercial-couple-in-a-restaurant-guy-gives-phone-for-their-anniversary/798370 "2017-11-06T11:48:18Z")
A clueless putz gives a woman he has dated for 32 (?) days a new iPhone as a gift. The actress is, to me, stunning and I cannot take my eyes off of her when the commercial runs (about every 15 minutes). Are you with me… --- ## [Making quickbread. Forgot the salt.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-quickbread-forgot-the-salt/800840)
**Author:** [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-quickbread-forgot-the-salt/800840 "2017-11-06T04:21:31Z")
I’m making a Cranberry-Orange quickbread and it’s been in the oven for 15 minutes now. Just realized I forgot to add the 1/4 teaspoon of salt. :smack: Is the salt essential? Will the bread turn out at least okay, if not… --- ## [King Crimson and...gay audience?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-crimson-and-gay-audience/800072)
**Author:** [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2017, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-crimson-and-gay-audience/800072 "2017-11-06T01:43:27Z")
It’s difficult for me to even formulate this question, but… I noticed the other night at a King Crimson concert that there was a very large segment of the audience that was gay men. It was very noticeable to me (and to… --- ## [Thank You For Your Service](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-for-your-service/800754)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2017, 7:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thank-you-for-your-service/800754 "2017-11-05T19:46:15Z")
Tough, check that, very tough to watch. Nevertheless go see it. That said, I’m wondering if anyone has seen or will see a bit of an oddity. At one point there is a scene in which two former servicemen are speeding down… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=679) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=681)