# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=716 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 717 --- ## [Australians in comic books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australians-in-comic-books/791474)
**Author:** [@TYphoonSignal8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TYphoonSignal8)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2017, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/australians-in-comic-books/791474 "2017-07-20T03:45:05Z")
An interesting thread, which seems to disparage the idea that almost all Australian characters in comic books sound like they work on a farm in the Pilbara: Why the Portrayal of Australians in Superhero Comics is So Clic… --- ## [Movies you love that most people don't?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-love-that-most-people-dont/790393)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-love-that-most-people-dont/790393 "2017-07-19T21:34:14Z")
What are some movies you enjoy, that most people don’t seem to? Myself: Star Trek: The Motion Picture Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones --- ## [Salvation (CBS Summer 2017 series)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salvation-cbs-summer-2017-series/791163)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/salvation-cbs-summer-2017-series/791163 "2017-07-19T19:21:40Z")
I was impressed that they dismissed the “blow it to bits” approach and thought of the gravity tractor (though it seems a bit late for that to me). Anyhow, any accurate science is probably due to our own Bad Astronomer, … --- ## [Anyone watching "Will" on TNT?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-will-on-tnt/791349)
**Author:** [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-will-on-tnt/791349 "2017-07-19T16:41:58Z")
I couldn’t find an extant thread. “Will” is a miniseries about the early days of William Shakespeare breaking into the playwriting business in London. The first two episodes were broadcast this past week. I thought it wa… --- ## [What books would you like to see made into movies- and who would you cast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-books-would-you-like-to-see-made-into-movies-and-who-would-you-cast/241934)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-books-would-you-like-to-see-made-into-movies-and-who-would-you-cast/241934 "2017-07-19T16:16:44Z")
A few of mine: Gore Vidal’s Burr- as a TV miniseries. I’d cast William Daniels (1776, Boy Meets World) as the old Burr with handsome unknowns as the young Burr & Hamilton and a Baldwin as the middle-aged Hamilton. Kel… --- ## [Who's seen Key & Peele's new movie "Keanu"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-seen-key-peeles-new-movie-keanu/753481)
**Author:** [@Kimstu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimstu)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-seen-key-peeles-new-movie-keanu/753481 "2017-07-19T15:32:11Z")
Loved it. What did you think? (One odd impression: the pre-show trailers were all over the place, from “Nice Guys” and “Popstar” to “The Conjuring 2” to Tyler Perry’s “Madea: Happy Halloween”. Not the new “Ghostbuster… --- ## [Movie Trailer Song Hype](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-trailer-song-hype/791649)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-trailer-song-hype/791649 "2017-07-19T15:13:35Z")
Any movies out there that you have seen that you maybe didn’t like as much as you would have wanted, but the main song used in the trailer really gets you hyped to see it? For me right now, its whenever I hear “Heathens… --- ## [Most shows set in the same "universe"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-shows-set-in-the-same-universe/774389)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 1:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-shows-set-in-the-same-universe/774389 "2017-07-19T13:08:06Z")
As in the Green Acres/Petticoat Junction one; or the Adam 12/Emergency/Dragnet one … so on. Obviously spin offs count. Which universe has had the most member shows? --- ## [Where is the house in Swordfish (2001)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-house-in-swordfish-2001/791588)
**Author:** [@TheSundial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheSundial)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-is-the-house-in-swordfish-2001/791588 "2017-07-19T12:42:04Z")
This is my fourth filming location question I’ve posted on this site. Today it’s the house in Swordfish which is most likely somewhere in LA or nearby in Malibu etc. It has one of the best looking doors (if not the bes… --- ## [Any campanologists here \[ringing changes\]?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-campanologists-here-ringing-changes/791605)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-campanologists-here-ringing-changes/791605 "2017-07-19T04:03:50Z")
I’ve only seen this kind of bell ringing or read about it in British murder mysteries. In those contexts, it seems to be a dangerous occupation, as at least one bell ringer gets bumped off per story. Usually thrown from … --- ## [" BRAAAINNNNS!" George Romero passes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/braaainnnns-george-romero-passes/791436)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/braaainnnns-george-romero-passes/791436 "2017-07-19T02:26:10Z")
George Romero has died. May he shamble around aimlessly searching for BRAAINNNS to devour in peace. --- ## [The Mummy - the one with Tom Cruise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mummy-the-one-with-tom-cruise/791603)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mummy-the-one-with-tom-cruise/791603 "2017-07-19T01:07:42Z")
I rather luckily received a DVD screener of this movie, though I suppose some might consider it a curse. The movie drew 15% positive on Rotten Tomatoes. You know what? I’m 65% in and I actually kind of like this movie. … --- ## [Commercial for Christian Children's Fund](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-for-christian-childrens-fund/92495)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2017, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercial-for-christian-childrens-fund/92495 "2017-07-18T20:37:27Z")
This commercial really makes my brain crawl. It airs late at night, typically with a female vocalist slowly singing, “God. . . bless. . . the chi-i-ldren. . . .” Just wondering if anyone else had seen it or had any thou… --- ## [Who was Possum Puss](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-possum-puss/448975)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2017, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-possum-puss/448975 "2017-07-18T19:37:59Z")
There was a cartoon when I was kid with a character called Possum Puss. I remember another character speaking his name in a hillbilly drawl. I thought it might have been Cattanooga Cats, but I just watched an episode o… --- ## [Spider-Man vs. Wonder Woman: Which should I see?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-vs-wonder-woman-which-should-i-see/791015)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2017, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-vs-wonder-woman-which-should-i-see/791015 "2017-07-18T17:35:56Z")
Simple question: I have some free time this summer, and I like superhero movies (I’ve seen and enjoyed most of the Marvel universe movies, but haven’t bothered with DC’s recent offerings). Spider-Man and Wonder Woman b… --- ## [Airwolf TV Series ~ Some thoughts & questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airwolf-tv-series-some-thoughts-questions/791479)
**Author:** [@anij](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anij)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2017, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/airwolf-tv-series-some-thoughts-questions/791479 "2017-07-18T15:30:35Z")
Hi! I am German and after rewatching Airwolf on DVD in English there are some thoughts and questions I’d like to share so maybe I find someone giving me a clue. I know that there is no data concerning this questions, be… --- ## [HBO Documentary: The Defiant Ones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hbo-documentary-the-defiant-ones/791125)
**Author:** [@phungi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phungi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2017, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hbo-documentary-the-defiant-ones/791125 "2017-07-18T14:58:51Z")
Highly recommend this 4-part documentary, following the careers of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre. Tons of interviews, with details on recording by Springsteen, U2, Patti Smith, Tom Petty, Stevie Nicks, NWA, Snoop Dog, Eminem… --- ## [The worst US pop ever, your thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worst-us-pop-ever-your-thoughts/790984)
**Author:** [@Hilarity\_N.Suze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hilarity_N.Suze)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2017, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worst-us-pop-ever-your-thoughts/790984 "2017-07-18T05:39:06Z")
I distinctly remember, in the '60s and '70s, a bunch of rather hideous pops that were sold widely, or in some cases not so widely, in the US. I’m trying to figure out what people think were the worst. I am not talking a… --- ## [How do I cook beet greens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-cook-beet-greens/791244)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2017, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-cook-beet-greens/791244 "2017-07-18T03:30:25Z")
The Missus brought home some beet greens that someone gave her. How do I cook them? I’ll probably cook them tonight. First thought: Fry a piece of bacon and sauté them in the grease, and serve them with cornbread. --- ## [Can't believe I got whooshed - Savageland (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-believe-i-got-whooshed-savageland-open-spoilers/791545)
**Author:** [@pohjonen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pohjonen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2017, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-believe-i-got-whooshed-savageland-open-spoilers/791545 "2017-07-18T02:36:53Z")
I had not heard of the film Savageland when I watched it last night. I had to write everything down so I could google this massacre on the border that I don’t remember hearing about back in 2011. Well - I got whooshed i… --- ## [Any newer bands making the kind of music bands like Motely Crue, Cinderella, etc today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-newer-bands-making-the-kind-of-music-bands-like-motely-crue-cinderella-etc-today/791179)
**Author:** [@batsto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/batsto)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2017, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-newer-bands-making-the-kind-of-music-bands-like-motely-crue-cinderella-etc-today/791179 "2017-07-18T01:03:31Z")
I know a lot of the so-called ’ hair-metal’ bands are still around–Stephen Pearcy, Tom Keifer, and lots of others are still performing. But have their been any newer bands playing that kind of music? I see lots of new … --- ## [Bottled BBQ sauce](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bottled-bbq-sauce/791416)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bottled-bbq-sauce/791416 "2017-07-17T23:42:35Z")
Spinning off from this thread… Admit it: You don’t always make your own sauce. So what bottled/jarred BBQ sauces do you like? I like Stubb’s, there’s some Sweet Baby Ray’s in the cupboard, and I’ll even eat KC Masterp… --- ## [Toscanini's Role in Formalizing Symphonies and Operas - Article in The New Yorker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toscaninis-role-in-formalizing-symphonies-and-operas-article-in-the-new-yorker/791384)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/toscaninis-role-in-formalizing-symphonies-and-operas-article-in-the-new-yorker/791384 "2017-07-17T23:04:32Z")
A link to the article is here: The Toscanini Wars | The New Yorker Read this a couple of weeks ago and have been meaning to start a thread about it. The article itself is fascinating. A brief biography woven in with … --- ## [Does the Onion have an article like this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-onion-have-an-article-like-this/791351)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-onion-have-an-article-like-this/791351 "2017-07-17T22:54:12Z")
Something like “US citizen dies in overseas disaster; also, several hundred brown people”. --- ## [Can Bisquick really "go bad"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-bisquick-really-go-bad/791338)
**Author:** [@justmeetee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justmeetee)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-bisquick-really-go-bad/791338 "2017-07-17T20:07:18Z")
I have diabetes so there are certain things I avoid MOST of the time, one of which is pancakes. And right now because of some dental issues I’m on a soft food diet, which is getting boring. So I pulled out a box of Bisqu… --- ## [Grilling in the park](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilling-in-the-park/791063)
**Author:** [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grilling-in-the-park/791063 "2017-07-17T17:15:53Z")
We’re having a party in a picnic area at a local park this weekend. The park is equipped with two big grills similar to this one. I tried to have a go at working it last week, but there was a padlock, which I hope(!) wil… --- ## [The best Tom Cruise films](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-tom-cruise-films/791116)
**Author:** [@Silver\_lining](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_lining)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-best-tom-cruise-films/791116 "2017-07-17T14:17:21Z")
He’s been in over 35 films, but which in your opinion is the best? My top 8: Risky Business A Few Good men Top Gun The Firm Rainman Jerry Maguire Born on the Fourth of July The Color of Money --- ## [America and egg cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-and-egg-cups/790904)
**Author:** [@Baron\_Greenback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baron_Greenback)\ **Replies:** 409\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-and-egg-cups/790904 "2017-07-17T14:11:48Z")
Americans: British twitter is this morning reeling about claims that egg cups are not in common use in the United States. Can you confirm/deny? If confirm: how do you eat soft-boiled eggs? --- ## [Sauce for boneless pork ribs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sauce-for-boneless-pork-ribs/791005)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sauce-for-boneless-pork-ribs/791005 "2017-07-17T14:05:15Z")
I have some boneless pork ribs I’m thinking about cooking later this week. I haven’t done boneless ribs in ages and I usually just use barbecue sauce. I’m thinking about trying something different but I’m stuck for an id… --- ## [Uses For Sambal Oelek](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uses-for-sambal-oelek/791434)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uses-for-sambal-oelek/791434 "2017-07-17T12:38:53Z")
All- I posted a marinade recipe for flank steak in Grrr!'s thread that includes the use of the spicy chili paste Sambal Oelek here: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=830906 It got me thinking, and I … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=715) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=717)