# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=686 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 687 --- ## [Bands you went the distance with - or gave up on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-went-the-distance-with-or-gave-up-on/798931)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2017, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-went-the-distance-with-or-gave-up-on/798931 "2017-10-22T01:15:08Z")
In one of the Tom Petty threads, I observed that I really liked his 1st 2 albums, but his 3d was the last I bought, and I didn’t care for his later stuff. Thinking about it, I am hard-pressed to think of a performed/ban… --- ## [Trying to find an article (c. 5-10 yrs ago?) about 3 general views of technology. NYT? New Yorker?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-an-article-c-5-10-yrs-ago-about-3-general-views-of-technology-nyt-new-yorker/799492)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-find-an-article-c-5-10-yrs-ago-about-3-general-views-of-technology-nyt-new-yorker/799492 "2017-10-21T22:55:55Z")
Long shot here. The article’s thesis was that when something new appears, some people (termed, I think, the never-were’s) claim that this is completely new and different from anything to come before. Others (ever-were’… --- ## [English norms as seen in "Liar,"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-norms-as-seen-in-liar/797591)
**Author:** [@Cayuga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cayuga)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/english-norms-as-seen-in-liar/797591 "2017-10-21T22:18:31Z")
\[Mods: These questions were sparked by a TV show, but are not about the show itself. If this is not the appropriate forum, please move it to whichever one is.\] I watched the first episode of Liar last night. I’ve been i… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 11, Episode 4 (October 16, 2017) -- "The Explosion Implosion"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-11-episode-4-october-16-2017-the-explosion-implosion/799071)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-11-episode-4-october-16-2017-the-explosion-implosion/799071 "2017-10-21T20:55:50Z")
I am starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## ["Star Trek Continues" - New Episode up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-continues-new-episode-up/799400)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-continues-new-episode-up/799400 "2017-10-21T19:41:29Z")
Miss “Orville” this week? ST:D not making it for you? Well the folks at “Star Trek Continues” have posted the first half of their two-part finale. TOS goodness awaits. https://vimeo.com/236207052 Enjoy. --- ## [Defenders: seen it. Open spoilers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defenders-seen-it-open-spoilers/794203)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/defenders-seen-it-open-spoilers/794203 "2017-10-21T19:41:22Z")
Moving beyond complaints about its first episode … seen it. Discussion. No spoilers in the op to avoid mouseovers. Spoiler-free review is that it is not the best of the Netflix Marvel crop but far from the worst either.… --- ## [I used to think all apples tasted the same. And then I discovered...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-used-to-think-all-apples-tasted-the-same-and-then-i-discovered/798140)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-used-to-think-all-apples-tasted-the-same-and-then-i-discovered/798140 "2017-10-21T16:08:18Z")
I’ve never been crazy about apples. I will eat one when one is offered, or if I happen to be searching around the refrigerator for a sweet snack. I’ll take one to work a few days a week. I’ve never paid much attention to… --- ## [Why were the Knack loathed by critics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-were-the-knack-loathed-by-critics/799008)
**Author:** [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-were-the-knack-loathed-by-critics/799008 "2017-10-21T15:37:46Z")
I was only a wee tot back in the Knack’s heyday. From what I understand – and please correct me if I’m wrong – music critics pretty much universally panned the Knack back in their heyday. Over the last year or so, I fin… --- ## [The Tragically Hip: essential songs to listen to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tragically-hip-essential-songs-to-listen-to/799237)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tragically-hip-essential-songs-to-listen-to/799237 "2017-10-21T15:12:42Z")
I started a new thread because I didn’t want to hijack the tribute thread for Gord Downie. As an American music fan, I’ve heard of The Tragically Hip from time to time, but they never really made many inroads here in th… --- ## [Pickle lovers, let's talk.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pickle-lovers-lets-talk/798645)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pickle-lovers-lets-talk/798645 "2017-10-21T14:43:27Z")
I confess… My name is Ace and I loves me some pickles. Bread & Butter Pickles, Dill, or Sweet. It’s all good. Put them on the table and I’m a happy man. that’s the way, uh-huh uh-huh I likes it. :slight\_smile: Surpris… --- ## [The (not very) Good Doctor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-very-good-doctor/799323)
**Author:** [@Long\_Time\_First\_Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Long_Time_First_Time)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-not-very-good-doctor/799323 "2017-10-21T12:34:53Z")
If there is another thread on this show I apologize, didn’t see one. I have seen the show twice and found it terrible. There isn’t a single likable character on the show - the conceit is that the main character is a high… --- ## [Tom Petty: "It's just the normal noises in here!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-petty-its-just-the-normal-noises-in-here/614240)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 10:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-petty-its-just-the-normal-noises-in-here/614240 "2017-10-21T10:31:38Z")
At the beginning of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers’ song “Even the Losers”, there are some strange instrumental sounds followed by a woman saying, “It’s just the normal noises in here!” Anyone know the story behind this?… --- ## [Soul Pad by the Coasters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soul-pad-by-the-coasters/799360)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soul-pad-by-the-coasters/799360 "2017-10-21T04:54:38Z")
anyone know what the lyrics are? I did the usual search. --- ## [Pumpkins: Fruit or vegetable?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pumpkins-fruit-or-vegetable/799151)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pumpkins-fruit-or-vegetable/799151 "2017-10-21T04:17:04Z")
And I mean in the culinary sense. Of course it’s a fruit botanically! --- ## [I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to make a carafe of Bloody Marrys".](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-wondering-if-it-would-be-a-good-idea-to-make-a-carafe-of-bloody-marrys/799399)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2017, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-wondering-if-it-would-be-a-good-idea-to-make-a-carafe-of-bloody-marrys/799399 "2017-10-21T00:40:51Z")
No ice just alcohol, tomato juice, worcestershire, etc… Then pour into a glass with ice as needed. Think it will work? (I’m not entirely sure what the alcohol would do to the tomato-y goodness if mixed for extended per… --- ## [Might a radio station play things pitched slightly higher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-a-radio-station-play-things-pitched-slightly-higher/799326)
**Author:** [@Helena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/might-a-radio-station-play-things-pitched-slightly-higher/799326 "2017-10-20T20:45:42Z")
My daughter, who we think might have perfect pitch, says that she doesn’t like one of our local radio stations because they play everything pitched up slightly. I can’t tell, myself. Would there be some reason why a st… --- ## [Great things to watch with a DVR](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-things-to-watch-with-a-dvr/798731)
**Author:** [@Folacin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Folacin)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-things-to-watch-with-a-dvr/798731 "2017-10-20T20:04:43Z")
My current favorite DVR-friendly show is BattleBots - it’s an hour long, and the meat of the show is 4 at most 3-minute showdowns between killer robots. So instead of spending an hour watching it live, I can spend less t… --- ## [Butter on bagels?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butter-on-bagels/799096)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butter-on-bagels/799096 "2017-10-20T15:13:12Z")
Am I the only one who likes butter on bagels? For the most part, I find cream cheese to be bland and boring, except for some flavored cream cheeses, especially jalapeño. --- ## [Homemade taco seasoning - don't need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homemade-taco-seasoning-dont-need-answer-fast/798397)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homemade-taco-seasoning-dont-need-answer-fast/798397 "2017-10-20T15:05:23Z")
I was making tacos last night and realized I had forgotten to pick up a packet of taco seasoning while I was at the store. Oh well, I thought… I can do this. So I winged it (wung it?) and made my own. And it was OK, but … --- ## [Top Picks For Online (Rock) Concert Videos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-picks-for-online-rock-concert-videos/798664)
**Author:** [@Aufgeblassen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aufgeblassen)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-picks-for-online-rock-concert-videos/798664 "2017-10-20T12:31:24Z")
Kindly post links to awesome (rock) concert videos. I’ll start the ball rolling with: The Offspring, 2017 full concert: The Offspring - 4/13/17 at the Cornerstone in Berkeley - YouTube --- ## [ca restaurant gets caught buying/serving chicken from popeyes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ca-restaurant-gets-caught-buying-serving-chicken-from-popeyes/799264)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2017, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ca-restaurant-gets-caught-buying-serving-chicken-from-popeyes/799264 "2017-10-20T02:14:41Z")
heres the story …MSN is there a difference between buying premade chicken from say Sysco foods and just getting it from popeyes? would you feel cheated if you found out your favorite restaurant did this ? --- ## [Horror movies similar to Aliens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horror-movies-similar-to-aliens/796953)
**Author:** [@SamuelA](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SamuelA)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horror-movies-similar-to-aliens/796953 "2017-10-19T22:53:45Z")
What I loved so much about Aliens is, well, many things. But some of the main ones were : a. The main monsters are concrete, tangible things. Bursts of gunfire work. They are dangerous but they don’t get to ‘cheat’ … --- ## [What are the most imporant modern robot stories and books?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-most-imporant-modern-robot-stories-and-books/799088)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-most-imporant-modern-robot-stories-and-books/799088 "2017-10-19T22:21:52Z")
I’m writing the first comprehensive history of robots in popular culture. Obviously, science fiction plays a huge part in that. I’ve got a pretty good handle on classic sf, with a database of over 300 stories from Gerns… --- ## [Lennon's best ballad, McCartney's best rocker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lennons-best-ballad-mccartneys-best-rocker/799175)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lennons-best-ballad-mccartneys-best-rocker/799175 "2017-10-19T19:17:28Z")
The common conception seems to be that Paul is the king of the ballads, while John was the rocking soul of the guys. Of course that’s simplistic, because there are many exceptions on both counts, but well, the gist is tr… --- ## [Gord Downie, lead singer of The Tragically Hip, dead at the age of 53 RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gord-downie-lead-singer-of-the-tragically-hip-dead-at-the-age-of-53-rip/799225)
**Author:** [@cgg419](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cgg419)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gord-downie-lead-singer-of-the-tragically-hip-dead-at-the-age-of-53-rip/799225 "2017-10-19T18:01:21Z")
Brain cancer, first diagnosed in Dec 2015. They and he were not well known outside of Canada, but they were a Canadian institution. This is a sad day. --- ## [Home Fries: Peel the potatos or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-fries-peel-the-potatos-or-not/325405)
**Author:** [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/home-fries-peel-the-potatos-or-not/325405 "2017-10-19T17:17:48Z")
Every Sunday morning I make home fries. A recent overnight guest freaked when she saw that I do not peel my potatos. She said that the skin has absorbed harmful chemicals and such. Now, I soak them in a pan of water. … --- ## [I finally found something to help me sleep](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-finally-found-something-to-help-me-sleep/799282)
**Author:** [@Plumpudding](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Plumpudding)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-finally-found-something-to-help-me-sleep/799282 "2017-10-19T13:55:48Z")
I’ve been struggling with falling asleep ever since high school. When I fall asleep, I can sleep forever, but it’s been difficult/impossible to keep a schedule. But I finally found something that actually helps: Midsome… --- ## [Any movies or TV shows you like to watch at least once for Halloween](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-movies-or-tv-shows-you-like-to-watch-at-least-once-for-halloween/671753)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-movies-or-tv-shows-you-like-to-watch-at-least-once-for-halloween/671753 "2017-10-19T13:10:18Z")
Every year I try to watch the simpsons newest halloween episode, the original halloween (1978) and the great pumpkin charlie brown special at least once. Any shows other people try to watch during or around Halloween as… --- ## [Rest in peace Mr. Lahey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rest-in-peace-mr-lahey/799093)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 6:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rest-in-peace-mr-lahey/799093 "2017-10-19T06:26:38Z")
Mr. Lahey from the trailer park boys died at 71. He had some of the best scenes and lines I’ve ever seen on TV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdlIKy2lJ\_g --- ## [Chili... Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chili-again/793494)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2017, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chili-again/793494 "2017-10-19T04:12:34Z")
Inspired by this thread, I decided to make another attempt at chili. Now, I like my chili just fine. But it never comes out as well as I’d like. So try, and try again. I stemmed and seeded guajillo and ancho chiles, … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=685) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=687)