# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=715 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 716 --- ## [Creepy short story with a photo of a "witch" and her "hellhound"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creepy-short-story-with-a-photo-of-a-witch-and-her-hellhound/791647)
**Author:** [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creepy-short-story-with-a-photo-of-a-witch-and-her-hellhound/791647 "2017-07-22T02:40:01Z")
I vaguely recall a somewhat creepy short story I read about a camera discovered with a final photo of what was described as a witch and her hellhound (pic was included). The story was about a photog that went out to try… --- ## [Fresh Italian Sausage But No Thermometer - Need Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-italian-sausage-but-no-thermometer-need-help/791843)
**Author:** [@I\_Love\_Me\_Vol.I](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Love_Me_Vol.I)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2017, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-italian-sausage-but-no-thermometer-need-help/791843 "2017-07-22T00:21:14Z")
I bought some uncooked sweet Italian link sausages from Trader Joe’s so I could add a couple to a soup I was making. Now I have a few left over and I’d like to boil or broil them up and eat them on a bun. The problem i… --- ## [Poll: Do you eat the skin of kiwi?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-eat-the-skin-of-kiwi/791172)
**Author:** [@Kron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kron)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-do-you-eat-the-skin-of-kiwi/791172 "2017-07-21T22:17:43Z")
Many people give me horrified looks if they see me eat a kiwi- because I just eat the entire damn thing, without peeling it. I absolutely love the flavor of the kiwi skin, though, and it is probably my favorite part of… --- ## [Question regarding the movie "Inland Empire"...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-the-movie-inland-empire/791841)
**Author:** [@nate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-regarding-the-movie-inland-empire/791841 "2017-07-21T22:11:45Z")
I trying to find out if what I saw in Inland Empire actually occurred as I remember. It was the only scene in any movie I’ve ever watched that freaked me out enough to where I turned the movie off, and I love watching d… --- ## [IT Trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-trailer/791813)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Hamsandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Hamsandwich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/it-trailer/791813 "2017-07-21T22:02:13Z")
Is this for real? Youtube says it has a release date for September 2017, but I haven’t seen any commercials for it at all. Is it possibly a fan created trailer? If so, it has incredible production values. If this is leg… --- ## [Gasping newscasters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gasping-newscasters/791678)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gasping-newscasters/791678 "2017-07-21T21:50:40Z")
It always surprises me to hear professional news readers on the radio who don’t seem to know how to take a breath without audibly gasping. Judy Woodruff on PBS Newshour is very bad at this (she is on TV but I listen to t… --- ## [Albino Villains](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/albino-villains/791795)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/albino-villains/791795 "2017-07-21T21:08:20Z")
Why does fiction often portray an albino as the bad guy? Off the top of my head I can list off several: Tombstone of Marvel Comics https://images.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search;\_ylt=A0LEVjesA3JZPTQAQf4nnIlQ?p=marvel+tomb… --- ## [Not worth the culinary effort.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-worth-the-culinary-effort/790435)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 214\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-worth-the-culinary-effort/790435 "2017-07-21T20:34:30Z")
Have you ever toiled in the kitchen to make something lovingly from scratch, only to find the pay-off was not worth the effort? Not that it didn’t taste better, but the improvement in taste was not worth the time and wor… --- ## ["Release the Hounds" on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/release-the-hounds-on-netflix/791814)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/release-the-hounds-on-netflix/791814 "2017-07-21T19:26:39Z")
I found this last week. British horror game show. First two seasons available for Netflix streaming. Or, if you’re in the UK, it’s just on TV. I’ve seen other rather laughable stabs at the horror-game-show genre, but… --- ## [LotR: What If Saruman Doesn't Join Sauron? \*spoilers\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-what-if-saruman-doesnt-join-sauron-spoilers/788732)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-what-if-saruman-doesnt-join-sauron-spoilers/788732 "2017-07-21T18:32:27Z")
Obviously based on hindsight, Saruman made a bad decision as he picked the losing side and ended up very dead. But it seems to me that if had Saruman not joined Sauron, then the forces of Mordor get whopped. Badly. Sar… --- ## [RIP Red West](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-red-west/791754)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-red-west/791754 "2017-07-21T17:23:48Z")
Red West, best known for his portrayal of Sgt. Andy Micklin on Baa Baa Black Sheep\*, has died at the age of 81. \*\*\*\*\*Well, that’s the only thing I know him from. :wink: --- ## [Medieval Arms and Armor-Looking for Books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medieval-arms-and-armor-looking-for-books/791694)
**Author:** [@Regallag\_The\_Axe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Regallag_The_Axe)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medieval-arms-and-armor-looking-for-books/791694 "2017-07-21T15:36:20Z")
First off, this may be the wrong forum; I’m asking for books about historical facts and personal opinions will dictate what people recommend. I trust in SDMB moderators to put it where it belongs. I’m looking for some b… --- ## [The Greatest Generation: Music and Affection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-generation-music-and-affection/791716)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatest-generation-music-and-affection/791716 "2017-07-21T15:10:48Z")
Music has come to be, since the 1960s, the “soundtrack to our lives.” What we love in music may define us as individuals and separate us from the herd. The music we listen to, and the subcultures or identities that come … --- ## [WHAT did he say? (Misheard TV/movie lines)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-he-say-misheard-tv-movie-lines/789623)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-he-say-misheard-tv-movie-lines/789623 "2017-07-21T14:13:58Z")
The inspiration for this thread came just moments ago–an old episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation is playing in the background right now and receiving a fraction of my attention. So I hear a character say “I’ve got … --- ## [Your favorite show nobody but you remembers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-show-nobody-but-you-remembers/784006)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 445\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-show-nobody-but-you-remembers/784006 "2017-07-21T11:18:17Z")
When Fox first came out with their TV channel I watched and liked their sit-coms. Even before Herman’s Head, which is remember by many, there was Duet and its spin-off Open House. Duet was about a newlywed couple and Ope… --- ## [Avengers: Infinity War official first look (sort of trailer) (with spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avengers-infinity-war-official-first-look-sort-of-trailer-with-spoilers/791770)
**Author:** [@TYphoonSignal8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TYphoonSignal8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/avengers-infinity-war-official-first-look-sort-of-trailer-with-spoilers/791770 "2017-07-21T10:28:14Z")
Some commentary from the beginning of production, released by Marvel. A spoilers I noticed: Thor has an axe (at around 2:57), which reflects the comic book - and also reflects the spoiler from trailer for … --- ## [Sum up some lesser known cuisines](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sum-up-some-lesser-known-cuisines/789606)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sum-up-some-lesser-known-cuisines/789606 "2017-07-21T07:41:12Z")
There’s a Filipino restaurant nearby that I want to try. Ditto a few Ethiopian places, and also I just discovered a Burmese restaurant. I know a tiny bit about Filipino food (pork, fish, vinegar marinades, expect sourn… --- ## [Roles that would seem different with age-appropriate actors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roles-that-would-seem-different-with-age-appropriate-actors/790386)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roles-that-would-seem-different-with-age-appropriate-actors/790386 "2017-07-21T07:40:13Z")
Spun off from this thread where I imply how squicky Miss Jane’s interactions with Jethro would be if the show was actually cast with a teenage actor (as Jethro was supposed to be) instead of a 25-year-old. (One other ex… --- ## [Actors you were surprised to recognize](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-were-surprised-to-recognize/791618)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-you-were-surprised-to-recognize/791618 "2017-07-21T03:35:27Z")
Have you ever watched a show and though “No! That can’t be \_\_\_\_\_”, and had to Google to find out: Yes it is the same actor. (Make of this thread what you will. Obviously actresses are eligible as well as actors. … --- ## [Best Bass Singers Of All Time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-bass-singers-of-all-time/573000)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-bass-singers-of-all-time/573000 "2017-07-21T03:14:22Z")
I’ve a bit of a bass-oriented voice, and have always liked bass singers in general. Its really no longer in fashion I suppose in terms of the popular music of today, but much like the falsetto of Justin Hawkins with The… --- ## [Simple songs that you like anyway](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-songs-that-you-like-anyway/790916)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/simple-songs-that-you-like-anyway/790916 "2017-07-21T02:07:27Z")
AC/DC’s She’s Got The Jack came on today and I was reminded of how much I like it. But there’s not much to it. The words seem like throwaways, the chord progression is the most basic there is. The production is barebones… --- ## [The F Word with Gordon Ramsay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-f-word-with-gordon-ramsay/791691)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-f-word-with-gordon-ramsay/791691 "2017-07-21T00:37:02Z")
I love this show. The F stands for fun as far as I’m concerned. The show is live with two teams of home cooks competing for a chance in the finals. The final prize is $100,000. But the competition is almost the B plot. I… --- ## [Is there any porn that doesn't end after the man cums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-porn-that-doesnt-end-after-the-man-cums/791622)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-porn-that-doesnt-end-after-the-man-cums/791622 "2017-07-20T23:02:31Z")
In every porno I’ve ever watched, the movie is all about getting to the male climax and then the scene ends. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a porn where, after he man cums, he takes the time to make sure the woman cums as … --- ## [Ode to the Women on Long Island](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ode-to-the-women-on-long-island/791759)
**Author:** [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ode-to-the-women-on-long-island/791759 "2017-07-20T21:57:34Z")
Because there are not enough ass-kicking, name-taking poets in our lives. The poem is great but it’s the performance that would make Lin-Manuel sit up and snap. ETA: And fuck me for not including the poet… --- ## [Corelle revisited](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corelle-revisited/791656)
**Author:** [@Doug\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_K)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/corelle-revisited/791656 "2017-07-20T20:27:31Z")
I had an incident just a few minutes ago that brought back this thread. Little backstory: About a month ago I completed 12 rounds over 24 weeks of chemo. My fingers and toes are still numb and tingly. My wife just hand… --- ## [Duck Season!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duck-season/790622)
**Author:** [@Trancephalic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trancephalic)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duck-season/790622 "2017-07-20T18:47:42Z")
Ducks Daffy and Donald are strung up by their webbed feet, dangling precariously above Taz’s boiling cauldron. You plead to let them go, but the Devil acquiesces to relinquish (in sputtering, broken English, natch) one. … --- ## [Trying to ID music from a couple of video commercials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-id-music-from-a-couple-of-video-commercials/791677)
**Author:** [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-id-music-from-a-couple-of-video-commercials/791677 "2017-07-20T18:18:40Z")
Any idea how to identify the music in these two videos? iPhone’s music ID function doesn’t recognize them. Tom Brady Halloween 2016 - YouTube (Tom Brady/Halloween candy) Iris Scott | New "Foxy" Finger Painting - YouTub… --- ## [Book of Mormon Broadway Musical. Anyone see it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-of-mormon-broadway-musical-anyone-see-it/790967)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-of-mormon-broadway-musical-anyone-see-it/790967 "2017-07-20T17:58:51Z")
I loved the soundtrack. And have tickets to see it in August in Salt Lake City. Did you like it? Also, what to wear? It is my first broadway musical. Living in the tropics means my closet is shorts and sandals. So, I … --- ## [Powers Boothe RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/powers-boothe-rip/786635)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/powers-boothe-rip/786635 "2017-07-20T17:52:17Z")
Died in his sleep from natural causes. If you have to go, and we all do, it’s not a bad way. Damn, I loved this guy! One of the best character actors of his generation. Not many left like him. --- ## [Is there a website to get ACCURATE song lyrics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-website-to-get-accurate-song-lyrics/557517)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-website-to-get-accurate-song-lyrics/557517 "2017-07-20T03:55:20Z")
Websites with song lyrics are a dime a dozen, but they are frequently full of errors. It seems that any random dumbass writes down what he thinks the lyrics are to a song, and then posts them to these sites. Example, u… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=714) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=716)