# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=745 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 746 --- ## [Domino's Pizza](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dominos-pizza/785031)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 9:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dominos-pizza/785031 "2017-04-28T09:43:33Z")
I never, ever order pizza. This weekend I’m dog sitting for a friend. I ordered pizza and to say I was disappointed is a complete understatement. Upon completing my on-line order I was asked if I wanted extra cheese f… --- ## [Diversity in Marvel Comics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diversity-in-marvel-comics/784364)
**Author:** [@TYphoonSignal8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TYphoonSignal8)\ **Replies:** 221\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diversity-in-marvel-comics/784364 "2017-04-28T07:14:07Z")
I recently read this article: Diversity at Marvel Comics: "Avengers" #6 (Review) - World Comic Book Review about the increasing diversity of characters at Marvel Comics. That article in turn references this article http… --- ## [Command and Control](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/command-and-control/785318)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/command-and-control/785318 "2017-04-28T03:53:26Z")
Did anyone see this doc on PBS? I guess it aired in January but was shown again last night. Pretty scary stuff. When the Air Force won’t tell the VP of the U.S. whether or not there was a nuke involved in a missile silo … --- ## [2017 Hugo Nominations are Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-hugo-nominations-are-out/783741)
**Author:** [@HookerChemical](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HookerChemical)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-hugo-nominations-are-out/783741 "2017-04-28T03:12:48Z")
The 2017 Hugo noninations are out. Nominees are listed here. I’ve ready three of the novels. I hated Death’s End. It felt disjointed and inconsistent throughout, and the last act is wholly contradictory. All the Bird… --- ## [Sgt Slaughter: "All right. Let's do this!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sgt-slaughter-all-right-lets-do-this/785410)
**Author:** [@TGWATY](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TGWATY)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sgt-slaughter-all-right-lets-do-this/785410 "2017-04-28T02:03:38Z")
I have this memory of a GI Joe cartoon from 80s where Sgt Slaughter is alone, gets ambushed, knocked on his ass, and then says, “all right… Let’s do this!” I have often thought it was the first pop-culture usage of the… --- ## [Jonathan Demme dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathan-demme-dies/785298)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathan-demme-dies/785298 "2017-04-28T01:39:36Z")
Jonathan Demme dies of cancer at 73. I think the guy who gave us Silence of the Lambs deserves a thread. Not a great director by any means but he did turn out a few memorable films. --- ## [Songs that give you chills (good or bad)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-give-you-chills-good-or-bad/742119)
**Author:** [@vivalostwages](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vivalostwages)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 12:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-give-you-chills-good-or-bad/742119 "2017-04-28T00:22:26Z")
I mean the song gives you chills because it is so stunning and beautiful, or because it is creepy or otherwise. My nomination for the former: “If you wait,” by London Grammar Hannah Reid’s voice…Wow. --- ## [Feud -or- Why I Shan't Be Watching It](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feud-or-why-i-shant-be-watching-it/781458)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feud-or-why-i-shant-be-watching-it/781458 "2017-04-27T23:39:35Z")
I will record it. I’ve explained before how Wife’s tastes run, as she puts it, “Monsters, things blowing up, things blowing up monsters, and monsters blowing up things.” Obviously, Pacific Rim was her perfect movie, an… --- ## [Where did these albums come from on my iTunes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-these-albums-come-from-on-my-itunes/785280)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-these-albums-come-from-on-my-itunes/785280 "2017-04-27T23:04:39Z")
Short version: A few albums have mysteriously appeared in my iTunes, that I don’t know where they came from. The albums include a couple by the Beatles, and something called “Bernstein Children’s Classics”, with Peter … --- ## [Developing a love for Akira Kurosawa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/developing-a-love-for-akira-kurosawa/785211)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/developing-a-love-for-akira-kurosawa/785211 "2017-04-27T23:00:25Z")
A few months ago we went to see Rashomon at the Drafthouse. I really enjoyed it. Last night we did the free Victory Screening at the Drafthouse which happened to be Seven Samurai. OMG is that a brilliant movie! So, s… --- ## [chips vrs. adam 12?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-vrs-adam-12/785168)
**Author:** [@escaped](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/escaped)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chips-vrs-adam-12/785168 "2017-04-27T21:55:11Z")
Which in your opinion was better? --- ## [Do we have reliable evidence that happy animals produce tastier meat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-reliable-evidence-that-happy-animals-produce-tastier-meat/784983)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-we-have-reliable-evidence-that-happy-animals-produce-tastier-meat/784983 "2017-04-27T19:50:09Z")
It’s a pretty common refrain among sustainable farmers that happy animals make for better tasting meat which conveniently aligns the animal welfare crowd with the foodie crowd but has this been backed up by rigorous scie… --- ## [Help with names of 2 Japanese songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-names-of-2-japanese-songs/784523)
**Author:** [@bunyupp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bunyupp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-names-of-2-japanese-songs/784523 "2017-04-27T19:30:05Z")
The band is Sekirara, and the video clip is of them playing 3 songs. The singer has an amazing and strong voice. The first song is called “一秒でも長く君の記憶になりたい” (I want to be in your memories even if just for a moment), bu… --- ## [Aeon Flux](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aeon-flux/785372)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aeon-flux/785372 "2017-04-27T18:24:25Z")
Used to watch Liquid Television on MTV, and the only clip of Aeon Flux I ever saw involved her being outside a window on the ledge of a building. For some reason there’s a tack on the ledge which she steps on. End of cli… --- ## [Eye round roast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eye-round-roast/785312)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eye-round-roast/785312 "2017-04-27T18:04:44Z")
I made my first one of these a couple of days ago with the following method: 5 minutes per pound (4lbs) at 500 degrees. Turn off oven and wait two hours. It was PERFECTLY done but damn near room temperature. Still del… --- ## [Should Bill Nye and Bill Nighy rhyme?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-bill-nye-and-bill-nighy-rhyme/784454)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-bill-nye-and-bill-nighy-rhyme/784454 "2017-04-27T15:35:29Z")
The OP is the question. Are they homonyms? --- ## [What's the longest and shortest time period covered by a (fictional) book you've read?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-and-shortest-time-period-covered-by-a-fictional-book-youve-read/507295)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-longest-and-shortest-time-period-covered-by-a-fictional-book-youve-read/507295 "2017-04-27T13:28:14Z")
I finished a book today that, from the beginning to the end, just took place over the course of one day (24 hours). It was really enjoyable, I think. And that made me wonder, what books have you read thats time period i… --- ## [Earliest non-descriptive album title.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-non-descriptive-album-title/785013)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-non-descriptive-album-title/785013 "2017-04-27T11:44:31Z")
My mind went in a weird direction this morning. The Grateful Dead’s Aoxomoxoa was playing on the radio and it got me thinking - that was a meaningless album title. It isn’t the title of a song, a phrase in a song on the … --- ## [Ghost in the Shell (2017)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghost-in-the-shell-2017/772055)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghost-in-the-shell-2017/772055 "2017-04-27T07:11:02Z")
Another movie I am VERY much looking forward to, and one that they seem to be doing a great job on, considering they are translating one the 3 or 4 most beloved and important anime into live-action film. And it stars Sc… --- ## [Mystic River Discussion (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mystic-river-discussion-spoilers/208333)
**Author:** [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mystic-river-discussion-spoilers/208333 "2017-04-27T03:20:45Z")
Good movie. I didn’t really get the ending though. What the hell is with Sean Penn’s wife’s speech at the end? Why does Sean not seem to feel remorse over killing Tim Robbins, and what’s with his wife’s weird megolamani… --- ## [America-themed songs: need your help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-themed-songs-need-your-help/784953)
**Author:** [@kath94](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kath94)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-themed-songs-need-your-help/784953 "2017-04-27T02:34:20Z")
So, my husband of 20 years has finally applied for his U.S. citizenship. It might be that he’s afraid our current president will find some way to deport him or it might be that he’s tired of paying to renew his green ca… --- ## [Looking for 70's movie...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-70s-movie/785260)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-70s-movie/785260 "2017-04-27T02:08:40Z")
…similar to Chariots of the Gods I guess. It seemed to cover bigfoot, and Loch Ness (i think) and the only thing I can be sure of is the end featured the Anti-Christ. Your typical $1 film your parents dropped you off at… --- ## [Re fashion etiquette are off the shoulder tops & dresses inappropriate for "dressy" occasions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-fashion-etiquette-are-off-the-shoulder-tops-dresses-inappropriate-for-dressy-occasions/784950)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-fashion-etiquette-are-off-the-shoulder-tops-dresses-inappropriate-for-dressy-occasions/784950 "2017-04-27T01:01:32Z")
Re the article below regarding appropriate fashion are off the shoulder dresses really all that much of a fashion etiquette faux-pas for dressy situations? I get that Vogue is annoyed but is it really that big a deal in … --- ## [Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zen-and-the-art-of-motorcycle-maintenance/448568)
**Author:** [@shiftless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shiftless)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zen-and-the-art-of-motorcycle-maintenance/448568 "2017-04-27T00:47:08Z")
I’ve been hearing about this book for years, now I’m reading it (well … audiobook anyhow). Halfway through. My question is: should I bother finishing? I mean, half way through, right, so why not go all the way? The … --- ## [Prediction: Avengers Infinity War will be the climax in the superhero movie genre.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prediction-avengers-infinity-war-will-be-the-climax-in-the-superhero-movie-genre/785027)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prediction-avengers-infinity-war-will-be-the-climax-in-the-superhero-movie-genre/785027 "2017-04-26T20:12:56Z")
I predict that Avengers: Infinity War will be and become the best, most popular, biggest movie in the Marvel Cinema Universe to date…millions upon millions will see it and it will shatter every known record for movies an… --- ## [Cars 3 Official Trailer Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cars-3-official-trailer-out/785311)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cars-3-official-trailer-out/785311 "2017-04-26T18:29:25Z")
The official trailer for Cars 3 is out. You can get it in IMDB or Youtube. After seeing this, you can’t tell me this is a kids movie. It’s not. It’s not Friday the 13th, The Conjuring or a porn or anything…but a kids… --- ## [In the Farscape universe, do Peacekeepers draw a salary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-farscape-universe-do-peacekeepers-draw-a-salary/785185)
**Author:** [@Mr.Slant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Slant)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-farscape-universe-do-peacekeepers-draw-a-salary/785185 "2017-04-26T13:34:28Z")
Should I presume they were paid or slaves? --- ## [Canned stuffed cabbage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canned-stuffed-cabbage/785202)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 12:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/canned-stuffed-cabbage/785202 "2017-04-26T12:24:25Z")
I’ve always loved stuffed cabbage, especially my mother’s recipe, though I haven’t had it in many decades. Hers was stuffed with a mixture of ground beef, rice, brown sugar, onion, some other ingredients and seasoning, a… --- ## [Please identify this trashy movie by this clip](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-identify-this-trashy-movie-by-this-clip/785119)
**Author:** [@Apollon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apollon)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-identify-this-trashy-movie-by-this-clip/785119 "2017-04-26T00:47:40Z")
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xn2pcz\_samurai-vs-knight\_sport It’s definitely not from Journey of Honor, although that move, too, features European knights fighting against samurai. --- ## [Kong: Skull Island (Seen It)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kong-skull-island-seen-it/783138)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kong-skull-island-seen-it/783138 "2017-04-25T22:14:51Z")
I finally got a chance to see this and surprised there is no thread. I guess I am the only one :slight\_smile: If it’s still playing near you, it’s a really fun adventure movie. A tiny bit slow in spots but I liked it, a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=744) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=746)