# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=7 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 8 --- ## [Trying to locate painting referenced on the boards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-locate-painting-referenced-on-the-boards/1032848)
**Author:** [@bobkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobkitty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-locate-painting-referenced-on-the-boards/1032848 "2026-09-06T17:28:38Z")
I am trying to hunt down a painting that someone posted a link to that I (was an absolute idiot and) forgot to bookmark. It was for sale online at the time, so it’s “famous enough for production” but apparently “not fam… --- ## [Navy Recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-recipes/1032825)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/navy-recipes/1032825 "2026-09-06T05:38:21Z")
Prompted by a sidetrack discussion in the Abraham Lincoln thread, I thought I would post a couple genuine submarine recipes for SOS and its close cousin Foreskins. These are scaled down recipes from a book called Submar… --- ## [Most realistic depiction of spaceflight in film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-realistic-depiction-of-spaceflight-in-film/1032752)
**Author:** [@spacecadet86](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spacecadet86)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-realistic-depiction-of-spaceflight-in-film/1032752 "2026-09-06T02:04:30Z")
Which movies and shows ace their depiction of crewed spaceflight? Also, which science fiction spacecraft are the most realistic? --- ## [RIP Cassandra Wilson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-cassandra-wilson/1032773)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-cassandra-wilson/1032773 "2026-09-05T17:31:41Z")
sultry, smokey chanteuse Cassandra Wilson dead at age 70–I’ll miss her distinctive voice! Cassandra Wilson died on September 2, 2026 at the age of 70. Wilson died this morning (September 2) in Jackson, Mississippi. She … --- ## [Spider-Noir, Spider-Noir, does everything that a spider's for](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-noir-spider-noir-does-everything-that-a-spiders-for/1030434)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-noir-spider-noir-does-everything-that-a-spiders-for/1030434 "2026-09-05T14:13:31Z")
All 8 episodes have recently dropped, I’ve just started watching it. --- ## [Remakes- good or not so good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remakes-good-or-not-so-good/1032563)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remakes-good-or-not-so-good/1032563 "2026-09-04T19:36:33Z")
In another thread we discussed The Secret Life of Walter Mitty- the rather meh remake in 2013? with Ben Stiller, vs of course the 1947 version with the Great Danny Kaye. The two films were not even similar, despite the … --- ## [On Reading Literature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-reading-literature/1032535)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-reading-literature/1032535 "2026-09-03T23:53:09Z")
Trying to keep this post as general as possible and see where it leads. I got a book for $2 on Kindle called 50 Masterpieces to Read Before You Die which is straight up 50 full-length classic literature novels. Some I h… --- ## [Give Superman secret EVIL superpowers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-superman-secret-evil-superpowers/1032642)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/give-superman-secret-evil-superpowers/1032642 "2026-09-03T23:22:14Z")
With great power comes great responsibility; what are some secret powers Superman could have that are so dark that he’s too moral to EVER use? My entry: super-seduction. Superman could turn any woman he chose into his d… --- ## [A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs podcast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-history-of-rock-music-in-500-songs-podcast/998967)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-history-of-rock-music-in-500-songs-podcast/998967 "2026-09-03T21:57:47Z")
Highly recommended. When a friend recommended it to me, I scrolled through the list to find a few favorite artists first. Then I started listeninng from the beginning, with swing jazz in the 30s (yes I know that is not r… --- ## [Spider-Man: Brand New Day {Open Spoilers after post #50}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-brand-new-day-open-spoilers-after-post-50/1028548)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-brand-new-day-open-spoilers-after-post-50/1028548 "2026-09-03T15:13:56Z")
This looks exciting (but most movie trailers make the movie look exciting). I like seeing Punisher, Bruce Banner, and the Scorpion in there. I assume that voice over is Marvin Jones III’s Tombstone. I like Holland’s take… --- ## [Best Stephen King TV / Movie Adaptation? (Poll)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-stephen-king-tv-movie-adaptation-poll/1032524)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-stephen-king-tv-movie-adaptation-poll/1032524 "2026-09-03T13:18:09Z")
poll Inspired by this thread: “Stand by Me” is 40 today {Released August 22, 1986} Looks like we’ve done this before, but not in poll form, and not since 2001: Stephen King fans: best movie adaptation So, I took a ‘top… --- ## [Yayoi Kusama has passed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yayoi-kusama-has-passed/1032591)
**Author:** [@MrDibble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrDibble)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yayoi-kusama-has-passed/1032591 "2026-09-03T06:52:24Z")
Not as famous as Dolly Parton or Tim Curry, but IYKYK. She really was one-of-a-kind. Our AfrikaBurn art project this year was an infinity mirror room inspired by hers. --- ## [Missed opportunities in Stranger Things](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missed-opportunities-in-stranger-things/1032781)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missed-opportunities-in-stranger-things/1032781 "2026-09-02T22:19:42Z")
I recently finished watching Stranger Things, and there are a lot of things that I expected to see that I didn’t. Kali was dreadfully underused in the fight against Vecna. When your environment is a memoryscape, illus… --- ## [What documentaries and docudramas have you seen recently?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-documentaries-and-docudramas-have-you-seen-recently/1006335)
**Author:** [@Tibby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tibby)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-documentaries-and-docudramas-have-you-seen-recently/1006335 "2026-09-02T20:30:36Z")
In the spirit of the “What movies have you seen recently?” thread, I want to shift the spotlight to documentaries and docudramas. Whether single features or episodic series, share what you’ve been watching lately. Feel f… --- ## [What (adult cartoon?) is this sight gag from -- "Those are TANGRAMS you idiot!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-adult-cartoon-is-this-sight-gag-from-those-are-tangrams-you-idiot/1032769)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-adult-cartoon-is-this-sight-gag-from-those-are-tangrams-you-idiot/1032769 "2026-09-02T19:35:23Z")
That’s my recollection, I have no idea how much of it is accurate. In my head it’s Simpsons, Homer has brought some tangrams to some event because he misunderstood what he was supposed to actually bring, and Lisa is the … --- ## [Anybody Remember "Stewart Sandwiches"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-remember-stewart-sandwiches/460517)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 180\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-remember-stewart-sandwiches/460517 "2026-09-02T17:40:04Z")
When I was a young kid, my uncle owned a bar-he had a line of pre-made sandwiches that were supplied by a company named “Stewart”. These sandwiches were made to be heated up, in a special electric oven-I think it was lik… --- ## [Do you have a certain interest that you're afraid to lose?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-certain-interest-that-youre-afraid-to-lose/1032740)
**Author:** [@Doowapdabadoowap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doowapdabadoowap)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-a-certain-interest-that-youre-afraid-to-lose/1032740 "2026-09-02T05:15:02Z")
For me it would be kane pixels backrooms ( or “the complex” ) series, i really enjoyed the movie and currently watching available series on youtube and it would suck to see all my love … --- ## [Poet Wendell Berry has died at age 92](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poet-wendell-berry-has-died-at-age-92/1032754)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poet-wendell-berry-has-died-at-age-92/1032754 "2026-09-02T03:34:20Z")
Obituaries Beloved writer and environmentalist Wendell Berry has died at age 92 Poet Wendell Berry dies at age 92 : NPR Novelist and poet Wendell Berry spent his life farming his land for food and for prose. It was l… --- ## [A Movie "watching order" Master list](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-movie-watching-order-master-list/1032664)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-movie-watching-order-master-list/1032664 "2026-09-01T17:11:00Z")
I’ve been kicking around this idea in my head for a few months now. It would take forever to do obviously but everything starts with one step. I was thinking of someday creating a master list of movie watch order. I mean… --- ## [Dubai chocolate](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dubai-chocolate/1027810)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dubai-chocolate/1027810 "2026-09-01T15:52:18Z")
My neighborhood grocery store had Ghirardelli Dubai-Style candy at half price, a 4oz bag for $7.49, so I picked some up. I just ate one, and it tasted good, but not something I would pay the equivalent of $60 a pound fo… --- ## [Reading the Hugo packet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-the-hugo-packet/1031616)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-the-hugo-packet/1031616 "2026-09-01T15:48:59Z")
I mentioned this in the vorkosigan thread, and thought it might be worth starting a new thread to discuss it. I bought the Hugo packet again this year. (Technically, i bought “voting-only” access to the Hugo convention, … --- ## [The Great Ongoing Guitar Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-guitar-thread/527172)
**Author:** [@E-Sabbath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-Sabbath)\ **Replies:** 6665\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-ongoing-guitar-thread/527172 "2026-09-01T13:38:58Z")
Face it, there’s been a lot of guitar threads over the last month or so. Some of us are pro-quality players, some of us (like me) are just starting out again for the third time. And some of us just like to sit around and… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #45 – August, 2026 – “Hot”: Poll added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-45-august-2026-hot-poll-added/1032167)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-45-august-2026-hot-poll-added/1032167 "2026-09-01T11:17:07Z")
This is the monthly photo competition thread for August, 2026. The topic this month is “Hot” chosen by WildaBeast. One entry per person per month. In this thread, please post only your photo and, if you like a brief tit… --- ## [Music you like to fall asleep to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-you-like-to-fall-asleep-to/1032121)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-you-like-to-fall-asleep-to/1032121 "2026-09-01T10:23:30Z")
For me, nothing beats Jean-Luc Ponty’s Mystical Adventures. No vocals, just some relaxing electric jazz violin. If I’m looking to take a short afternoon nap, this album chills me right out. What music do you like to fal… --- ## [Quick, what's your current earworm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-whats-your-current-earworm/721433)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 1707\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 10:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-whats-your-current-earworm/721433 "2026-09-01T10:12:40Z")
Bonus point awarded if you can identify why and when it burrowed itself into your ear. Mine is “Good Morning” from ‘Singin’ in the Rain’. I think I heard it in a television commercial a few days ago and it has latched o… --- ## [Slightly unusual eating habits you (or someone you know) has](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slightly-unusual-eating-habits-you-or-someone-you-know-has/1032370)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 259\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slightly-unusual-eating-habits-you-or-someone-you-know-has/1032370 "2026-08-31T17:10:35Z")
I’m not talking about eating outre ingredients (necessarily) or anything illegal or dangerous. Just some habit that would probably strike most people as a little . . . strange. My immediate relations have a load of the… --- ## [Maul: Shadow Lord](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maul-shadow-lord/1028513)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maul-shadow-lord/1028513 "2026-08-31T15:28:41Z")
The trailer for the next Star Wars animated series, starting in three weeks. --- ## [Rick and Morty -- the new animated show from Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-and-morty-the-new-animated-show-from-dan-harmon-and-justin-roiland/679380)
**Author:** [@Tarwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarwater)\ **Replies:** 1352\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 2:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-and-morty-the-new-animated-show-from-dan-harmon-and-justin-roiland/679380 "2026-08-31T02:06:50Z")
Is anybody else watching this? I did a search before posting because with all the love Harmon receives for Community, I thought for sure that somebody would’ve posted about the cartoon he’s producing for Adult Swim. But … --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - August 2026 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-august-2026-edition/1032066)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-august-2026-edition/1032066 "2026-08-31T00:53:09Z")
Ooooooo got it in just under the wire – at least in my time zone! So are we all cooked enough? I hope no one here has been severely impacted by all the fires raging around the world! Might be time to start reading dytop… --- ## [I Done Wrecked publishing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-done-wrecked-publishing/1032645)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-done-wrecked-publishing/1032645 "2026-08-30T21:31:58Z")
I thought this was an interesting post from IDW on Facebook tonight. A truck carrying several of our comics was involved in an accident while en route to distribution. Most importantly: no one was hurt. The comics, how… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=8)