# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=717 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 718 --- ## [Legion (show on FX)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legion-show-on-fx/779378)
**Author:** [@Sam\_Lowry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sam_Lowry)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/legion-show-on-fx/779378 "2017-07-17T11:57:31Z")
The pilot was tonight, did anyone else watch? It’s the show I’ve been most excited about watching, since it’s from Noah Hawley, who also made Fargo. I really liked the first episode and am looking forward to the rest of … --- ## [NightCrawler : "It would be murder" (SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nightcrawler-it-would-be-murder-spoilers/711400)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2015, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nightcrawler-it-would-be-murder-spoilers/711400 "2015-01-31T02:30:00Z")
The phrase “it would be murder” is in the trailer to this film. In the movie Nightcrawler, the main character films 2 men exiting a mansion after shooting the occupants. He withholds this footage from the police and ne… --- ## [Need help transfering mp3 tags from Mac to PC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-transfering-mp3-tags-from-mac-to-pc/791297)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-transfering-mp3-tags-from-mac-to-pc/791297 "2017-07-17T03:03:10Z")
I’ve had my Mac for over a year, but I still haven’t figured out how to add tags (title, artist, genre, etc.) to my mp3’s and have all the data transfer over to my work PC. I’ve tried using TidyMyMusic, but even when I … --- ## [Clam Chowder Recipe ... need answer fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clam-chowder-recipe-need-answer-fast/791393)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Batty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jack_Batty)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clam-chowder-recipe-need-answer-fast/791393 "2017-07-17T02:41:42Z")
Full disclosure: I can’t cook for shit. Most everything I make must include the instruction, “pour in contents of flavor packet,” for it to be edible. However, after a tasty little clambake/lobster-feed yesterday, I find… --- ## [Game of Donuts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-donuts/791460)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-donuts/791460 "2017-07-17T02:16:56Z")
In honor of the start of the new season of Game of Thrones, local Donut Legend Kane’s Donuts crafted special “Game of Thrones” Donuts http://saugus.wickedlocal.com/news/20170712/kanes-handcrafted-donuts-celebrates-game-… --- ## [Help me use Howl/Stitcher for podcasts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-use-howl-stitcher-for-podcasts/791449)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-use-howl-stitcher-for-podcasts/791449 "2017-07-17T01:46:19Z")
I’ve been listening to podcasts for years on ITunes, IPods, and my IPhone’s Podcast app. It works fine, but there are many small things that bug me. I’d stick with it, but recently I subscribed to Howl so that I could l… --- ## [Rolling Stones studio song at the beginning of "Havana Moon"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-studio-song-at-the-beginning-of-havana-moon/791433)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-studio-song-at-the-beginning-of-havana-moon/791433 "2017-07-16T21:26:01Z")
I’m once more watching Arte TV, their summer program’s focus is the “summer of fish and chips”, presenting British pop culture, with John Lydon of all people as a host, and at the moment they are showing the Stones’ conc… --- ## [Any 'Peep Show' Fans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-peep-show-fans/791295)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-peep-show-fans/791295 "2017-07-16T20:16:53Z")
I finished the entire series a while ago, but keep coming back to it. One of the most brilliant shows on television i think. What did the Dope think of it? --- ## [Non-PC Food Names](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-pc-food-names/753587)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-pc-food-names/753587 "2017-07-16T19:57:29Z")
I usually have a box of Goya’s Moros Y Christianos black beans and rice on hand: Moros y Cristianos - Black Beans and Rice About a year ago, it hit me: “Moros Y Christianos” = Moors & Christians = Black Moor Beans & … --- ## [What is your favorite American novel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-american-novel/790533)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-american-novel/790533 "2017-07-16T17:47:22Z")
You may list a handful of titles but please denote just one as your favorite. I’m going with ‘A Prayer For Owen Meany’ by John Irving. You? (I may generate a poll in the future if this goes well.) mmm (and I know it… --- ## [Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - Seen it thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-seen-it-thread/772660)
**Author:** [@Inner\_Stickler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inner_Stickler)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-seen-it-thread/772660 "2017-07-16T16:49:09Z")
I’m a little surprised I haven’t seen a thread for this movie yet! I saw it over the weekend. My take is that it’s fine but clunky. I think the movie suffers for not having been a book first and allowing JKR to expand… --- ## [Is this Hoagy Carmichael song available to listen to online?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-hoagy-carmichael-song-available-to-listen-to-online/791374)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-this-hoagy-carmichael-song-available-to-listen-to-online/791374 "2017-07-16T14:43:13Z")
Hoagy Carmichael holds the record for the longest song title: I’m a Cranky Old Yank in a Clanky Old Tank on the Streets of Yokohama with my Honolulu Mama Doing Those Beat-o, Beat-o, Flat on my Seat-o Hirohito Blues. Can… --- ## [Spinal Tap in real life](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spinal-tap-in-real-life/791023)
**Author:** [@NoCoolUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoCoolUserName)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spinal-tap-in-real-life/791023 "2017-07-16T14:27:10Z")
I just had my very own Spinal Tap moment! I love it! I’m on chat with the sales droid at the music store that must not be named. Asked if they have 12" straight to right-angle cables. Answer: “I’ll put them in your c… --- ## [What's for breakfast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-breakfast/789924)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-breakfast/789924 "2017-07-16T14:16:38Z")
Coffee. --- ## [Guitar help! 1976 Gibson Les Paul Special price?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-help-1976-gibson-les-paul-special-price/609129)
**Author:** [@ZebraShaSha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZebraShaSha)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-help-1976-gibson-les-paul-special-price/609129 "2017-07-16T14:13:57Z")
The Guitar The Tuners My friend acquired this baby from someone who was hard up for money and sold it to her for a “pawn store” price - $250, iirc. The deal was that after a year, if he didn’t have the money to pay her… --- ## [Why do I have Amazon Prime Video?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-amazon-prime-video/791317)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 3:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-i-have-amazon-prime-video/791317 "2017-07-16T03:23:23Z")
Okay, these days I spend most of my home video time with Netflix, Hulu, and HBO. I am also an Amazon Prime member and I’m trying to figure out how to make use of Amazon Video to the extent that it benefits me. The thing… --- ## [Golden Compass / His Dark Materials -- Lyra's accent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golden-compass-his-dark-materials-lyras-accent/791363)
**Author:** [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2017, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golden-compass-his-dark-materials-lyras-accent/791363 "2017-07-16T01:34:34Z")
Lyra’s dialog in this series is written with alternative spellings, which suggest an accent. “Don’t know” is “dunno”, “ain’t” is “en’t”, and there are several others. She is supposed to have been raised by scholars at Ox… --- ## [Joel Hodgson wants to bring back Mystery Science Theater 3000](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joel-hodgson-wants-to-bring-back-mystery-science-theater-3000/737219)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2017, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joel-hodgson-wants-to-bring-back-mystery-science-theater-3000/737219 "2017-07-15T15:24:32Z")
(link goes to article, not to actual Kickstarter page)Joel Hodgson has started a Kickstarter campaign to bring back MSt3K. The initial goal is $2 million to produce 3 episodes, with stretch goals of $1.1 million to prod… --- ## [Penn & Teller: Fool Us, US run on CW](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penn-teller-fool-us-us-run-on-cw/695015)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 1187\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2017, 12:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/penn-teller-fool-us-us-run-on-cw/695015 "2017-07-15T12:26:18Z")
Okay, I spotted this show running on the CW, a small network on US television. It’s actually a series filmed in the UK back in 2011, which was discussed in a thread here. I started reading that thread after watching the… --- ## [Twin Peaks (2017) - episode 9 (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-peaks-2017-episode-9-spoilers/790891)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2017, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-peaks-2017-episode-9-spoilers/790891 "2017-07-15T06:22:40Z")
Nobody started a thread for this yet? OK, I will… --- ## [was telivision portrayal of alcoholism controversial 15-20 years ago?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-telivision-portrayal-of-alcoholism-controversial-15-20-years-ago/790562)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 6:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-telivision-portrayal-of-alcoholism-controversial-15-20-years-ago/790562 "2017-07-14T18:40:53Z")
The Wikipedia page for the NYPD Blue television series claims that the show was controversial in part for its portrayal of alcoholism. :confused: Is this true? Was it something specifically about how alcoholism was po… --- ## [Coen Brothers TV mini-series next year: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coen-brothers-tv-mini-series-next-year-the-ballad-of-buster-scruggs/790938)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coen-brothers-tv-mini-series-next-year-the-ballad-of-buster-scruggs/790938 "2017-07-14T17:10:50Z")
The Cohen Brothers are both writing and directing a television mini-series, due to come out in 2018: The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. The best I can make out is that it’s a series of loosely-connected but stand-alone epis… --- ## [Crock pot full of beans no storage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crock-pot-full-of-beans-no-storage/791153)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crock-pot-full-of-beans-no-storage/791153 "2017-07-14T17:08:05Z")
My crock pot is full of pork and beans with no place to store it, fridge is full. It will likely take us about 3 days to go through them. If I just bring them up to temp a few times a day without leaving them on all the … --- ## [Mmm... Pudding!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmm-pudding/790558)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mmm-pudding/790558 "2017-07-14T16:53:08Z")
Pudding was one of the allowed foods when Mrs. L.A. got out of the hospital. Dutiful husband that I am, I bought some Snack Pack Pudding – and some Jell-O pudding mix. While I stirred the Jell-O tapioca pudding on the … --- ## [What is this medal/medallion? (From 1979's "The Black Hole")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-medal-medallion-from-1979s-the-black-hole/746302)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-medal-medallion-from-1979s-the-black-hole/746302 "2017-07-14T12:56:51Z")
Viewers of Disney’s 1979 scifi picture “The Black Hole” might have noticed, during much of the last half or so of the film, Maximilian Schell’s character Dr. Reinhardt wearing a medal or medallion on his dress uniform. M… --- ## [Best works with the dumbest plot elements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-works-with-the-dumbest-plot-elements/790326)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 182\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 9:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-works-with-the-dumbest-plot-elements/790326 "2017-07-14T09:35:06Z")
OK, this might take some explaining. There’s a very good Star Trek: TOS episode “The Conscience of the King” which relies on a rather dumb plot element to get the plot going and provide pathos: \[spoiler\]There is an act… --- ## [Help me ID a 70s/80s sci-fi/horror novel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-a-70s-80s-sci-fi-horror-novel/761117)
**Author:** [@jimdigritz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jimdigritz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-a-70s-80s-sci-fi-horror-novel/761117 "2017-07-14T02:40:37Z")
This is a long shot however I’m keen to find an old book I read as a teenager. This book will have been written before the 1990’s. All I can remember is that the protagonist is an epileptic and suffers from Petit Mal an… --- ## [Origin of Robert Frost quote?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-of-robert-frost-quote/492199)
**Author:** [@The\_Hamster\_King](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Hamster_King)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2017, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-of-robert-frost-quote/492199 "2017-07-14T02:30:02Z")
“You have freedom when you’re easy in your harness.” Can somebody point me to the original source? Googling is no good because all I get are sites that stockpile collections of quotes. I’m looking for a reference I co… --- ## ["How to Marry a Millionaire" - Republican Rally?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-marry-a-millionaire-republican-rally/791136)
**Author:** [@JimmyFlair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JimmyFlair)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-marry-a-millionaire-republican-rally/791136 "2017-07-13T23:25:47Z")
In “How to Marry a Millionaire” from 1953 there is a scene where two characters are talking about a third who couldn’t make it “because he was at a Republican Rally last night”. When Betty Grable remarks “this is an odd … --- ## [Al Franken's new book "Giant of the Senate"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/al-frankens-new-book-giant-of-the-senate/787804)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2017, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/al-frankens-new-book-giant-of-the-senate/787804 "2017-07-13T21:21:41Z")
Anyone reading this? I’m about halfway through and it’s terrific – funny, self-deprecating, and educational. I highly recommend it – a very interesting (and frank, at least to me) look at recent politics. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=716) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=718)