# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=743 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 744 --- ## [Cosplay Melee - new SyFy competition show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosplay-melee-new-syfy-competition-show/783320)
**Author:** [@Irishman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Irishman)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosplay-melee-new-syfy-competition-show/783320 "2017-05-04T01:52:05Z")
Hello nerds! Come gather around and enjoy the fun. SyFy launched a new competition show for the SF/Fantasy costuming fans - Cosplayers. The structure is a little different than other competition shows - instead of fol… --- ## [Glasses on or off, folks! TV mannerism gripe](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasses-on-or-off-folks-tv-mannerism-gripe/785636)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glasses-on-or-off-folks-tv-mannerism-gripe/785636 "2017-05-04T01:24:20Z")
Madame Secretary is one of our fave shows. One thing that regularly annoys me is the manner in which characters take off their glasses and put them back on for no apparent visual benefit. Someone will be sitting there … --- ## [come from away just opened on broadway. seriously go see it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-from-away-just-opened-on-broadway-seriously-go-see-it/780185)
**Author:** [@mikecurtis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mikecurtis)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2017, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-from-away-just-opened-on-broadway-seriously-go-see-it/780185 "2017-05-04T01:24:10Z")
http://comefromaway.com i had the opportunity to see this at the lajolla playhouse in 2015. it is wonderful! mc --- ## [Movie about predicting crime that's \*NOT\* "Minority Report"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-about-predicting-crime-thats-not-minority-report/785819)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-about-predicting-crime-thats-not-minority-report/785819 "2017-05-03T23:34:17Z")
A colleague thinks she remembers a movie trailer about a dystopian society that locks people up who are genetically disposed to commit crimes as a law enforcement policy. I asked her if it was MINORITY REPORT (which doe… --- ## [What bands have all the music written by one person](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-have-all-the-music-written-by-one-person/785405)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-bands-have-all-the-music-written-by-one-person/785405 "2017-05-03T22:15:43Z")
I’ve heard Billy Corgan wrote pretty much all the songs and lyrics for the Smashing pumpkins. Mark Everett is the same with the Eels. Is this common in music, I thought music was more collaborative. What other bands we… --- ## [Designated Survivor Season Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/designated-survivor-season-thread/766556)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/designated-survivor-season-thread/766556 "2017-05-03T18:25:18Z")
Pilot is on tonight Sept. 21. On ABC So far it’s really good. Quite an interesting story premise. It’s fascinating to see a regular guy thrust into the role of President. I’m looking forward to the twists in plot as … --- ## [Show of hands-- who hates cling wrap?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/show-of-hands-who-hates-cling-wrap/785586)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/show-of-hands-who-hates-cling-wrap/785586 "2017-05-03T16:32:05Z")
It would be the perfect thing to put over left over egg salad in a bowl or maybe to wrap a half used onion in-- if only I knew how to use it. I could never get that nice, drum-like seal because I could never get the stup… --- ## [Question for Brits: What do Prawn Cocktail Crisps Taste Like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-brits-what-do-prawn-cocktail-crisps-taste-like/785230)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-brits-what-do-prawn-cocktail-crisps-taste-like/785230 "2017-05-03T13:07:55Z")
Can you taste the shrimp? Or prawns as you say? Or is it more of a tomato-ey, horseradish flavor? Or should they just be called Horseradish Crisps? I’ve never tasted the crisps, but I have had shrimp cocktails, and i… --- ## [The miracles of coconut oil](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-miracles-of-coconut-oil/688350)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-miracles-of-coconut-oil/688350 "2017-05-03T11:44:30Z")
So I’ve seen jars, jugs and tins of coconut oil appearing on grocery shelves in the last few months, and my impression is shaped by the giant pyramid of 64-ounce jars framing the huckster’s stand at Sam’s Club. I have lo… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 10, Episode 20 (April 6, 2017) -- "The Recollection Dissipation"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-20-april-6-2017-the-recollection-dissipation/783879)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-20-april-6-2017-the-recollection-dissipation/783879 "2017-05-03T04:04:11Z")
I am starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## [LOTR: why was Denethor such a dick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-why-was-denethor-such-a-dick/785391)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-why-was-denethor-such-a-dick/785391 "2017-05-03T00:06:41Z")
Haven’t read the book(s), have only seen the movies. Denethor is portrayed as a total bastard from the moment Gandalf and Pippin arrive until he takes a flaming swan dive off of the pulpit. Why? Was he just totally de… --- ## [What's in your liquor cabinet right now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-liquor-cabinet-right-now/784889)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-in-your-liquor-cabinet-right-now/784889 "2017-05-02T23:56:32Z")
I’m not a huge drinker, but I do like to have a little something on hand. I have: Whiskey: Knob Creek, Jim Beam, Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniels Honey, Johnny Walker Black Vodka: Svedka, Smirnoff, Stoli, Absolut Peppar … --- ## [Anyone here into late 50s- early 60s pop culture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-into-late-50s-early-60s-pop-culture/785559)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 11:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-into-late-50s-early-60s-pop-culture/785559 "2017-05-02T23:29:22Z")
I mean before The Beatles arrived? Doo Wop, Hot Rods, Milkshakes…When people thought we’d be living like the Jetsons right now. Anyone here old enough to remember that time period? --- ## [First world problem: Damaged discs from Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-world-problem-damaged-discs-from-netflix/785524)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-world-problem-damaged-discs-from-netflix/785524 "2017-05-02T22:39:14Z")
Has anyone received one, notified them and sent it back - and received it again? I just did! I KNOW it’s the same one, because the “new” one wasn’t sent out until the “old” one was received (same center, too) and “both… --- ## [Recipe ideas using hearts of palm?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-ideas-using-hearts-of-palm/785438)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-ideas-using-hearts-of-palm/785438 "2017-05-02T21:47:00Z")
My wife picked up a 2-pack of giant jars of hearts of palm from Costco the other day, and we still had one big jar left over from a previous shopping trip. I really like HOP, I can and have eaten them like pickles right… --- ## [Mr. Murder by Dean Koontz plot twist. Are there other books that have done this? Open spoilers.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-murder-by-dean-koontz-plot-twist-are-there-other-books-that-have-done-this-open-spoilers/785167)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-murder-by-dean-koontz-plot-twist-are-there-other-books-that-have-done-this-open-spoilers/785167 "2017-05-02T20:55:50Z")
Open spoilers ahead. . . . . . . . . . . . One of the characters, Karl Clocker, seems like a typical goon that works for the bad guys and is sent to kill the hero and his family. It turns out, however, that … --- ## ["Pitch" on Fox](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitch-on-fox/766788)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pitch-on-fox/766788 "2017-05-02T16:55:50Z")
Holy crap I love this show! At least, I loved the first episode. Baseball is a major part of my life and I am a woman (who played many years of softball but never had any plans to be a star) so I am in the series’ targe… --- ## [Beatles Channel Coming to SiriusXM](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beatles-channel-coming-to-siriusxm/785725)
**Author:** [@Misnomer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Misnomer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beatles-channel-coming-to-siriusxm/785725 "2017-05-02T16:45:11Z")
Starting at 9:09am (ET) on 5/18, on Channel 18. When they did the Billy Joel Channel a while back, I figured there would only be so much of one artist I could take – no matter how much I love them. I wound up listenin… --- ## [How much of "Feud: Joan and Bette" is true to life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-feud-joan-and-bette-is-true-to-life/785143)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-feud-joan-and-bette-is-true-to-life/785143 "2017-05-02T16:42:55Z")
I was a little surprised there wasn’t a thread for this show here. I loved this show and thought it was both campy fun and genuinely heart-breaking. I was only really familiar with the “Mommy Dearest” version of Joan Cra… --- ## [Beer in Brussels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-in-brussels/785515)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beer-in-brussels/785515 "2017-05-02T15:29:56Z")
In Brussels for the weekend (visiting family). Didn’t have much time to explore, but someone recommended I try Duvel, and wow was it good. Best Belgian beer I’ve ever had - perfect balance of malt with a tad bit of sweet… --- ## [Book Of The New Sun series, should I give it another go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-of-the-new-sun-series-should-i-give-it-another-go/670295)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-of-the-new-sun-series-should-i-give-it-another-go/670295 "2017-05-02T14:21:31Z")
I like scifi/fantasy epics with world building a lot, the original Dune is one of my favorite books. Started the first book in the series and was immediately put off by the large glossary before the book even starts, … --- ## [How much truth to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-truth-to-fear-and-loathing-in-las-vegas/139437)
**Author:** [@The\_Dark\_Canuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Dark_Canuck)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-truth-to-fear-and-loathing-in-las-vegas/139437 "2017-05-02T06:56:42Z")
I read the book and saw the movie a few years ago but just watched it again the other day. It got me thinking: how much of the story is actually true? I know HST is well known for his use of foreign substances, but th… --- ## [When One Fan Matters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-one-fan-matters/778664)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-one-fan-matters/778664 "2017-05-02T06:27:09Z")
The most current example that comes to mind is Lin-Manuel Miranda, who simply loved and could relate to Ron Chernow’s Bio of the founding father. His being a fanboy is what inspired him to write the show, and now that b… --- ## [cant remember\[movie title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-remember-movie-title/785677)
**Author:** [@bobert101898](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobert101898)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-remember-movie-title/785677 "2017-05-02T01:26:29Z")
black and white movie early to mid 60’s one scene that stayed in my head was a church or one room school partially filled with children and either the pastor or teacher addressing the children and in response to teache… --- ## [Best Children's Book post-1922 that did not win a Newbery Medal / Honor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-childrens-book-post-1922-that-did-not-win-a-newbery-medal-honor/784771)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-childrens-book-post-1922-that-did-not-win-a-newbery-medal-honor/784771 "2017-05-02T00:22:51Z")
Inspired by the All-Time Best Newbery Medal book thread http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=818080 and the Newbery Book Club thread http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=818959 I’ve been r… --- ## ["S-Town" podcast from the Serial/TAL gang--anyone listening?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-town-podcast-from-the-serial-tal-gang-anyone-listening/783322)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/s-town-podcast-from-the-serial-tal-gang-anyone-listening/783322 "2017-05-01T21:35:15Z")
S-Town website The teaser reads: I’m up to the “someone else ends up dead” twist early on and I’m hooked. In the first couple episodes the reporter gets sucked into a drama in an Alabama town and we meet the hyper ecc… --- ## [has chiller (the cable channel)went off the air ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-chiller-the-cable-channel-went-off-the-air/785412)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-chiller-the-cable-channel-went-off-the-air/785412 "2017-05-01T19:04:03Z")
Ok my aunts favorite channel is chiller which was nbc/universal/Comcast horror movie sister station to the syfy channel we went to check it to see whats on and get a thing saying its programming is no longer available … --- ## [I Like the Monkees better than the Beatles, and I don't care who knows it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-the-monkees-better-than-the-beatles-and-i-dont-care-who-knows-it/784949)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-the-monkees-better-than-the-beatles-and-i-dont-care-who-knows-it/784949 "2017-05-01T18:11:23Z")
Yeah, yeah, they didn’t write their own songs, most of 'em. They lip-synced a lot. Mike Nesmith and Peter Tork were never allowed to live up to their amazing potential, because of all the wackiness. Davy’s dead, and M… --- ## [Who narrated John Carpenter's The Thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-narrated-john-carpenters-the-thing/785610)
**Author:** [@TGWATY](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TGWATY)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-narrated-john-carpenters-the-thing/785610 "2017-05-01T17:55:13Z")
TV version inserted narrated character descriptions. The voice is very familiar. My first thought is Dick O'Neill who I remember from The Taking of Pelham 123, though he was in tons of stuff. --- ## [Need help ID'ing a (sitcom plot?) re: bad driving](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-iding-a-sitcom-plot-re-bad-driving/785602)
**Author:** [@jrbor76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jrbor76)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2017, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-iding-a-sitcom-plot-re-bad-driving/785602 "2017-05-01T16:37:55Z")
… So this one’s been driving me batty for a couple of weeks now… There was one show, I’m guessing a sitcom but could also have been a sketch comedy, probably from the 80s or maybe early 90s. One episode’s plot and/or B-… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=742) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=744)