# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=694 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 695 --- ## [Pete n' Tillie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pete-n-tillie/797246)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pete-n-tillie/797246 "2017-09-25T02:05:57Z")
Anybody else ever see this movie? Thoughts? (I’ll post my impressions later on in the thread) --- ## [I don't get today's Pearls Before Swine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-todays-pearls-before-swine/797217)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-get-todays-pearls-before-swine/797217 "2017-09-25T00:16:42Z")
I love the strip, and especially love the elaborate puns that he runs occasionally on Sunday’s. But today’s went right over my head. Skipping the buildup…the punch line was: A bolder, Boulder builder Bowled her ball,… --- ## [Should I try any of these gins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-try-any-of-these-gins/797081)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2017, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-try-any-of-these-gins/797081 "2017-09-25T00:09:56Z")
I saw a picture on Twitter of available gins at a pub. There were a few that I’m not familiar with. Since it is still warm, I’m still having gin and tonics, as we move into the colder weather, I’ll switch to martinis. La… --- ## [Question about Marvel's Ant-Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-marvels-ant-man/796983)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-marvels-ant-man/796983 "2017-09-24T23:52:11Z")
So, I was just thinking about some the Marvel films and characters and I know I shouldn’t try to figure things out too much, as they are comic book characters, who work under the comic book laws… however. Can someone ex… --- ## [RIP SF author Kit Reed 1932-2017](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-sf-author-kit-reed-1932-2017/797236)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-sf-author-kit-reed-1932-2017/797236 "2017-09-24T23:29:20Z")
Not a name that’s well known about the field, but Kit Reed had been writing SF since the 1950s (she has a story in the October Asimov’s). She is one of the best writers of social science fiction – no spaceships or the u… --- ## [New Star Trek has a title: Star Trek Discovery.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-star-trek-has-a-title-star-trek-discovery/760717)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-star-trek-has-a-title-star-trek-discovery/760717 "2017-09-24T23:10:12Z")
And here is the new Star Ship: Link is a tweet with the video in it. Very cool. Looks like a pre production photo I saw somewhere when they were redesigning the Enterprise. Don’t remember if it was for the movie or when… --- ## [Price Is Right Wheel - What are the odds of this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/price-is-right-wheel-what-are-the-odds-of-this/797042)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/price-is-right-wheel-what-are-the-odds-of-this/797042 "2017-09-24T18:21:29Z")
Watch the video first if you like fun happenings. So: The first guy spun a $1. The lady spun a $1 The final guy also got a $1. Then, the first guy got $1 again! Then, the lady got $1 again. The end. What are the … --- ## [The Breakfast Club with fresh adult eyes watching](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-breakfast-club-with-fresh-adult-eyes-watching/796830)
**Author:** [@Silver\_lining](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_lining)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-breakfast-club-with-fresh-adult-eyes-watching/796830 "2017-09-24T17:28:01Z")
The Breakfast Club I must have seen this movie twelve times, but it’s been at least ten years since I have seen if from start to finish. No longer a teenager or 30 something adult, my views of the movie have changed a … --- ## [Information about Geoff (2017 Release?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/information-about-geoff-2017-release/797138)
**Author:** [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 2:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/information-about-geoff-2017-release/797138 "2017-09-24T14:01:39Z")
So, I was at the Landmark today to see Battle of the Sexes (A good, but not great film with particular resonance for those of us who lived through that time, anchored by two solid star turns). On the display of movies, … --- ## [What Happened To The Tie Clip?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-tie-clip/528646)
**Author:** [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2010, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-the-tie-clip/528646 "2010-02-18T04:10:55Z")
I was watching reruns of “Barney Miller” and I noticed Wojo had a neat looking tie clip. It was a pair of handcuffs. Anyway I got to thinking, what happened to tie clips? When did they go out of style? I don’t recall e… --- ## [Your Least Favorite Poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-least-favorite-poster/796729)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-least-favorite-poster/796729 "2017-09-24T01:12:24Z")
At this moment, my least favorite poster is --- ## [Eating Raoul (1982 cult film)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-raoul-1982-cult-film/796854)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2017, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-raoul-1982-cult-film/796854 "2017-09-24T00:52:44Z")
Has anyone here seen this? TCM aired it a while back, and I watched it on my Tivo this evening. :stuck\_out\_tongue: That was ONE.WEIRD.FLICK. I’m surprised John Waters wasn’t somehow involved in this freak-fest. … --- ## [LEAST favorite Twilight Zone episode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/least-favorite-twilight-zone-episode/587811)
**Author:** [@BrotherCadfael](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrotherCadfael)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/least-favorite-twilight-zone-episode/587811 "2017-09-23T23:52:05Z")
The Twilight Zone is truly a wonderful show, fully deserving its iconic status. In its best episodes, it explored aspects of the human character that were not often talked about in the early '60s. We all know the great… --- ## [US Cities with most restaraunts per capita](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-cities-with-most-restaraunts-per-capita/797017)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/us-cities-with-most-restaraunts-per-capita/797017 "2017-09-23T23:08:19Z")
I live in Portland, Maine, which claims the title of having the most restaraunts per capita. There are several other places that lay claim to this as well, and it’s quite hard to find clear answers. --- ## [New show Kevin (Probably)Saves the World - I'm too cynical](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-show-kevin-probably-saves-the-world-im-too-cynical/797008)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-show-kevin-probably-saves-the-world-im-too-cynical/797008 "2017-09-23T16:55:26Z")
I read about a new show this fall, Kevin (Probably) Saves the World. It’s about a guy, Kevin, who moves in with his sister and her daughter after his recent suicide attempt. So far so good. Then he meets a “celestial gu… --- ## [Can someone explain this commercial to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-this-commercial-to-me/796169)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-explain-this-commercial-to-me/796169 "2017-09-23T16:54:01Z")
Because I just don’t get it. My SO offered her take but it still doesn’t make sense. Link: - YouTube The set up: girl leaves guy. He still has her scarf (to remember her by). He sniffs it and dejectedly remarks that it… --- ## [Will slightly sour milk hurt a normal healthy person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-slightly-sour-milk-hurt-a-normal-healthy-person/706356)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-slightly-sour-milk-hurt-a-normal-healthy-person/706356 "2017-09-23T02:40:41Z")
One of life’s annoyances is to discover milk you have in the Fridge smells a little off. Especially when it’s a day or two before or after the expiration date. Happened to me this morning. One day before the expiration … --- ## [The ongoing hype about Star Wars is about getting back a thrill that can be no more.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ongoing-hype-about-star-wars-is-about-getting-back-a-thrill-that-can-be-no-more/796339)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2017, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ongoing-hype-about-star-wars-is-about-getting-back-a-thrill-that-can-be-no-more/796339 "2017-09-23T02:29:46Z")
I was six years old. I heard about Star Wars from a boy in my small neighborhood. My dad took me. It was thrilling. It was a big deal. I was also the perfect age to enjoy all the toys to the fullest. (I still loved Micr… --- ## [Yet another Name That Tune request](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-name-that-tune-request/787081)
**Author:** [@Kimble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimble)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-name-that-tune-request/787081 "2017-09-22T22:12:40Z")
This is an instrumental part of what may be an instrumental song, but I’m not sure. Here’s its musical notation to the best of my ability: If you can’t read musical notation:\[… --- ## [How to organize my recipes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-organize-my-recipes/796495)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-organize-my-recipes/796495 "2017-09-22T14:20:40Z")
I’ve spent my life in search of the IDEAL ways to organize many things, and the one that’s bothering me now is recipes. I want a physical format, for sure. Digital just doesn’t work in the kitchen. I want to be able to … --- ## [Why remake an already great movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-remake-an-already-great-movie/796521)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-remake-an-already-great-movie/796521 "2017-09-22T13:53:01Z")
Why remake the great 1965 movie Flight of the Phoenix? I mean you have already got fricken’ James Stewart, Richard Attenborough, Peter Finch, Ernest Borgnine and George Kennedy all giving outstanding performances and yo… --- ## [Recipe ideas using chicken Demi glacé?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-ideas-using-chicken-demi-glace/796817)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 12:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-ideas-using-chicken-demi-glace/796817 "2017-09-22T12:40:18Z")
Last night I made a big batch of chicken stock from the leftovers of 4 rotisserie chickens. Then I boiled the stock down to less than half its original volume, partly to make room in the freezer, partly because I like bo… --- ## [Len Wein has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/len-wein-has-died/796028)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/len-wein-has-died/796028 "2017-09-22T12:35:35Z")
Comic book writer Len Wein has died. He’s best known as co-creator of Swamp Thing and did runs for Justice League of America, Spider-Men, Thor, X-Men, the Incredible Hulk\* and many other titles. \*Where he created Wolve… --- ## [Rolling Stone Magazine is up for Sale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stone-magazine-is-up-for-sale/796622)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stone-magazine-is-up-for-sale/796622 "2017-09-22T12:11:59Z")
Article in NYTimes here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/17/business/rolling-stone-magazine-sale.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=second-column-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news … --- ## [Silly rhymes your parents told you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-rhymes-your-parents-told-you/660751)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 11:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silly-rhymes-your-parents-told-you/660751 "2017-09-22T11:40:56Z")
Good morning Mister Zip Zip Zip With your hair cut just as short as mine! Good morning Mister Zip Zip Zip You sure are lookin’ fine Ashes to ashes, dust to dust If the candy don’t get you then the soda pop must Goo… --- ## ["Good Omens" - First look](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-omens-first-look/796639)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-omens-first-look/796639 "2017-09-22T11:02:55Z")
Link Crowley and Aziraphale walk the Earth! Huzzah! I think they’ve got the look quite right. --- ## [I just got a dinner invite...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-got-a-dinner-invite/796851)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-got-a-dinner-invite/796851 "2017-09-22T03:01:25Z")
Jesus Christ! Peter Stampfel (of the Holy Modal Rounders) wants to HAVE DINNER WITH ME. The Ukulele Lady ran into him outside of work in Lower Manhattan and said “my husband is obsessed with you” and he thanked her and… --- ## [Favorite poster?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-poster/796777)
**Author:** [@kopek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kopek)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-poster/796777 "2017-09-22T02:22:31Z")
I know I am risking there being a duplicate thread I didn’t spot but since least was asked I gotta ask. My two, which I actually own, are: http://www.joblo.com/images\_arrownews/roadofthedeadposter.jpg and … --- ## [TV review sites like AV Club used to be?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-review-sites-like-av-club-used-to-be/796836)
**Author:** [@Paintcharge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paintcharge)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2017, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-review-sites-like-av-club-used-to-be/796836 "2017-09-22T02:08:16Z")
Since the AV Club has switched to their new location at Kinja, it really has gone downhill to something useless. They review far fewer shows, and what they do, are mostly ones I don’t care about. I use IO9 and the Upro… --- ## [Tolkien Movies Dialogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tolkien-movies-dialogue/796824)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2017, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tolkien-movies-dialogue/796824 "2017-09-21T23:53:57Z")
I was watching a few minutes of The Two Towers this weekend on cable. I think it was FX channel or maybe AMC. I noticed that anytime there was dialogue that it was difficult to understand, volume wise. Looking back, I… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=693) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=695)