# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=750 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 751 --- ## [How was the intro to "Watchmen" filmed/animated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-was-the-intro-to-watchmen-filmed-animated/784369)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2017, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-was-the-intro-to-watchmen-filmed-animated/784369 "2017-04-14T01:57:57Z")
It’s a look I haven’t seen anywhere else: hyper-real, almost a cross between filming of real persons and places and a glossy CGI look. The use of slow-motion is also really cool and hard for me to figure ou… --- ## [Cringeworthy moments in tng](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cringeworthy-moments-in-tng/784258)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cringeworthy-moments-in-tng/784258 "2017-04-13T23:56:02Z")
The \*Enterprise \*has just been bombarded with an X-ray burst after coming too close to a star: TROI: Captain, the level of tension on the ship is mounting! No shit, Counselor! Just because circuits and panels are blo… --- ## [So what's your local sandwich?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-your-local-sandwich/784045)
**Author:** [@Elemenopy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elemenopy)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-your-local-sandwich/784045 "2017-04-13T19:27:42Z")
Every culture, pretty much, seems to have a characteristic sandwich (and a dumpling variant, but that’s another topic). What’s yours? Do you like it/hate it/accept it with certain modifications? I grew up mostly near … --- ## [That one special ingredient you add to the dish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-one-special-ingredient-you-add-to-the-dish/784123)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/that-one-special-ingredient-you-add-to-the-dish/784123 "2017-04-13T18:55:47Z")
When I make scramble eggs, I put plenty of pepper in, but no salt. I do, however, add parmesan cheese in the last few seconds of cooking. Just gives a little extra dimension to an everyday dish. Of course, you can add… --- ## [I'd LIKE to make you some coffee, but my subscription lapsed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-make-you-some-coffee-but-my-subscription-lapsed/784379)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-make-you-some-coffee-but-my-subscription-lapsed/784379 "2017-04-13T17:25:58Z")
Apparently there is this useful kitchen appliance put out by Anova that allows you to control their sous vide cooker via telephone-pretty convenient, if you ask me. Recently, however, they updated the software making it … --- ## [The Zookeeper's Wife-seen it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-zookeepers-wife-seen-it/784373)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 1:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-zookeepers-wife-seen-it/784373 "2017-04-13T13:07:56Z")
Tough to watch, and I admit to weeping, but I liked the book and felt this was pretty true. And I like Jessica Chastain, moreso after she was IMHO robbed for Zero Dark Thirty. --- ## [Turkey brining: Regular salt OK?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-brining-regular-salt-ok/641688)
**Author:** [@Lynn\_Bodoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lynn_Bodoni)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-brining-regular-salt-ok/641688 "2012-11-25T22:28:48Z")
I want to brine my turkey breast, but I just discovered that I’m out of kosher salt. Can I use regular (iodized) salt instead? Do I need to make any adjustments? --- ## [Are novels ever remade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-novels-ever-remade/784253)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 10:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-novels-ever-remade/784253 "2017-04-13T10:48:10Z")
TV shows and movies are remade. Songs get cover versions. I believe some plays and symphonies get… not new versions, but… interpretations…? What about novels? If I had an idea for updating The Godfather, but set it i… --- ## [Extremely vague description of comic book character - who is he?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extremely-vague-description-of-comic-book-character-who-is-he/784315)
**Author:** [@Steken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Steken)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 10:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/extremely-vague-description-of-comic-book-character-who-is-he/784315 "2017-04-13T10:32:46Z")
I think he’s from a comic book, or a graphic novel of some kind, or an animated series. Maybe it’s French, maybe it’s Japanese. The main character is… Immortal, maybe? Hangs out in Turkey? Or is it Egypt? Something myst… --- ## [Why does this guy hold his hand to his ear when he sings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-this-guy-hold-his-hand-to-his-ear-when-he-sings/784065)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-this-guy-hold-his-hand-to-his-ear-when-he-sings/784065 "2017-04-13T08:13:59Z")
In this video of a group singing Bully in the Alley, the lead singer John Bromley is holding his hand to his ear. If you look for other videos with him, he is always singing that way. Any one know why he is doing this? --- ## [Blackness has fallen. RIP Charlie Murphy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blackness-has-fallen-rip-charlie-murphy/784335)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blackness-has-fallen-rip-charlie-murphy/784335 "2017-04-13T04:50:20Z")
He had leukemia. Make sure Rick James keeps his feet off the white couch in the afterlife. --- ## [Clown sings Pinball Wizard to the tune of Folsom Prison Blues](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clown-sings-pinball-wizard-to-the-tune-of-folsom-prison-blues/784240 "2017-04-13T02:41:09Z")
YouTube link Just thought I’d share. I like the multiple takes after the music. --- ## [What beer cans do they drink in the original Trainspotting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-beer-cans-do-they-drink-in-the-original-trainspotting/784075)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-beer-cans-do-they-drink-in-the-original-trainspotting/784075 "2017-04-12T22:09:39Z")
Trainspotting was a huge part of my formative years, as was beer :slight\_smile: In my memory the characters in Trainspotting, drank the classic Scottish “Tramp Juice”, Tennent’s Super when they drink beer out of cans. H… --- ## [Superstore: TV show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superstore-tv-show/745585)
**Author:** [@BrassyPhrase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrassyPhrase)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superstore-tv-show/745585 "2017-04-12T21:08:41Z")
Is anyone else watching it? I did 21 years at wallyworld. This show (while a cute odd sitcom) is getting so many things right about it. Incredibly odd customers. Pranks going wrong. I was very young when I started t… --- ## [Critic Jay Raynor damns restaurant Le Cinq in The Guardian](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critic-jay-raynor-damns-restaurant-le-cinq-in-the-guardian/784121)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/critic-jay-raynor-damns-restaurant-le-cinq-in-the-guardian/784121 "2017-04-12T19:24:16Z")
This is a deliciously damning review of Le Cinq in the Guardian. The language he continues to use is a delight to read. --- ## [The Weekend feat. Daft Punk](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weekend-feat-daft-punk/784324)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-weekend-feat-daft-punk/784324 "2017-04-12T18:15:01Z")
I’m fascinated by the cinematography of this video. The photographic quality has elements of 2001: A Space Odyssey and perhaps a little Exorcist thrown in for good measure. --- ## [He Named Me Malala - documentary. Why the title?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-named-me-malala-documentary-why-the-title/731460)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-named-me-malala-documentary-why-the-title/731460 "2017-04-12T18:00:37Z")
Malala Yousafzai needs no introduction - amazing young girl fighting for education rights for women, shot by the Taliban, awarded the Nobel Peace prize. Now the subject of a new doc by Davis Guggenheim, director of An I… --- ## [Spiny lobster in Seattle or Vancouver (BC)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spiny-lobster-in-seattle-or-vancouver-bc/784325)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spiny-lobster-in-seattle-or-vancouver-bc/784325 "2017-04-12T16:35:51Z")
I grew up with spiny lobsters, not the Maine kind with the claws. Spiny lobsters are much better than Maine lobsters, with sweeter meat and no claws to crack. But try to find them! They seemed to be more plentiful whe… --- ## [Help with movie quote please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-movie-quote-please/784318)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-movie-quote-please/784318 "2017-04-12T14:41:17Z")
In the wake of Sean Sphincter’s comment about Holocaust Centers, I was reminded of a quote I am sure I heard from a movie. I can’t find it with a search, maybe because the mundane nature of the words in the quote makes i… --- ## [Comic Book Adaptations of Movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-adaptations-of-movies/784229)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-book-adaptations-of-movies/784229 "2017-04-12T05:03:16Z")
There are so many movies being made from comic books these days, but not so many the other way around. That didn’t used to be the Natural Order of Things. It used to be that a lot of movies got adapted into comic books … --- ## [So what would YOU do with a jar of Artichoke Antipasto?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796)
**Author:** [@papergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/papergirl)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-would-you-do-with-a-jar-of-artichoke-antipasto/634796 "2017-04-12T03:13:24Z")
I bought this at Trader Joe’s and now I don’t know what to do with it…something with pasta? I’m clueless. Ingredients: artichokes,oil, spices, vinegar. Sort of a finely-chopped consistency–spreadable but chunky. All ri… --- ## [Share a ground beef recipe with me please.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-a-ground-beef-recipe-with-me-please/784041)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-a-ground-beef-recipe-with-me-please/784041 "2017-04-12T03:00:59Z")
My BIL is a rancher and now I have half a beef in my freezer. That means I have a lot of hamburger. Before my kids grew up, that was no problem because they loved hamburgers. Now that they’ve moved out, I’m long on hambu… --- ## [Society For Creative Anachronism--Lady Tudor Glitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/society-for-creative-anachronism-lady-tudor-glitz/784266)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/society-for-creative-anachronism-lady-tudor-glitz/784266 "2017-04-12T01:38:42Z")
Dear Dopers, I’m looking for copies of “Lady Tudor Glitz” cartoon collections, post 1998 only. They can only be found at SCA meets, & I’m no longer a member. But Lady Tudor Glitz is fun (the old cat!) , & I’d like a co… --- ## [Organic food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/organic-food/784192)
**Author:** [@race\_to\_the\_bottom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/race_to_the_bottom)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/organic-food/784192 "2017-04-12T01:13:51Z")
Should I be eating organic food? I tend to think it is mostly bullshit, especially the GMO and commercial fertilizer prohibitions. On the other hand, I don’t want my veggies soaked in pesticides either. The question is … --- ## [Annoying Baroque singing style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-baroque-singing-style/783307)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2017, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annoying-baroque-singing-style/783307 "2017-04-12T00:07:27Z")
Among the pieces in my recorded Baroque music library are various vocal numbers. Typically the singers (usually female) have a style in which the notes come out sounding flat with no vibrato, apparently generated back in… --- ## ["You will take this apart" (My Kitchen Rules)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-will-take-this-apart-my-kitchen-rules/784224)
**Author:** [@catweasel1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/catweasel1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-will-take-this-apart-my-kitchen-rules/784224 "2017-04-11T22:25:14Z")
I’ve seen the Australian “My Kitchen Rules” ad many times where the French judge says “You will take this apart” and I have no idea what it is supposed to mean. I think the episode will finally be on Easter Monday so hop… --- ## [Why do FM music stations still exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-fm-music-stations-still-exist/782413)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-fm-music-stations-still-exist/782413 "2017-04-11T20:24:01Z")
I would assume most people are listening to MP3s, internet or satellite streaming music, and vinyl/CDs nowadays. If so, why do people still listen to FM music stations? --- ## [Holy shit! An actually funny Simpsons (Caper Chase)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-shit-an-actually-funny-simpsons-caper-chase/783634)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/holy-shit-an-actually-funny-simpsons-caper-chase/783634 "2017-04-11T18:57:57Z")
For the last however many years, I’d describe the Simpsons as “mildly amusing” at best and “tragically shrill polemical drivel that sacrifices any attempt at humor for whatever this week’s message is” at worst. (this sea… --- ## ["Feud" vs. "Mad Men" opening title art....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feud-vs-mad-men-opening-title-art/784246)
**Author:** [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/feud-vs-mad-men-opening-title-art/784246 "2017-04-11T17:21:17Z")
Anyone besides me notice a distinct similarity between the opening artwork of the new “Feud: Bette and Joan” show, and the opening credits of “Mad Men”? Both involve paper cut-out type animation and a lot of falling. I d… --- ## [Is the restaurant frequently featured in the TV show Feud based on a real place?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-restaurant-frequently-featured-in-the-tv-show-feud-based-on-a-real-place/784242)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-restaurant-frequently-featured-in-the-tv-show-feud-based-on-a-real-place/784242 "2017-04-11T16:16:18Z")
Just a handful of plush, orange velvet booths in an ornate dining room? The kind of place actors and studio heads would frequent in LA, I’m sure. I’m curious to know more! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=749) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=751)