# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=77 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 78 --- ## [A Clint Eastwood scene that's bugged me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-clint-eastwood-scene-thats-bugged-me/1017879)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-clint-eastwood-scene-thats-bugged-me/1017879 "2025-05-14T05:30:53Z")
From one of his spaghetti westerns. Clint is taking a bubble bath, and somebody thinks that would be a good time to ambush him. He’s wrong, because Clint has his gun in the bath with him, and blows him away. In the movie… --- ## [Beginner's report for sous vide cooking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beginners-report-for-sous-vide-cooking/995749)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beginners-report-for-sous-vide-cooking/995749 "2025-05-13T20:40:38Z")
I’m a decent amateur cook, but I’d read about sous vide and told my folks, and they got me a sous vide device for Xmas. So far I’ve used it for 4 meat dishes: Chuck steaks – these were seasoned with Zatarain’s creole … --- ## [Identify this cartoon movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-cartoon-movie/1018318)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-cartoon-movie/1018318 "2025-05-13T20:20:50Z")
All of the details here are fuzzy, so I will describe them as they are… When I was about 4 or 5 years old, my parents sent me and my sister to a matinee film show at a cinema in RAF Akrotiri (my dad was stationed there … --- ## [Night Court reboot (potential spoilers once the series is launched)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/night-court-reboot-potential-spoilers-once-the-series-is-launched/975297)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/night-court-reboot-potential-spoilers-once-the-series-is-launched/975297 "2025-05-13T16:50:31Z")
For the fogies on the board. It has just come to my attention that the 1984 classic Night Court is going to be rebooted in Jan 2023. IMDB The unapologetic optimist judge Abby Stone (Rauch), the daughter of the late H… --- ## [Jennifer Grey & Ferris Bueller discussion from "Abe Vigoda" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jennifer-grey-ferris-bueller-discussion-from-abe-vigoda-thread/1018330)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jennifer-grey-ferris-bueller-discussion-from-abe-vigoda-thread/1018330 "2025-05-13T14:07:24Z")
Jennifer Grey is noted for having a nose job that she came to regret because “you look kind of like that woman in that movie.” --- ## [Peter Dinklage Rips Disney For ‘Snow White’ Remake: ‘What The F\*\*k Are You Doing?!’](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-dinklage-rips-disney-for-snow-white-remake-what-the-f-k-are-you-doing/958359)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 1181\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-dinklage-rips-disney-for-snow-white-remake-what-the-f-k-are-you-doing/958359 "2025-05-12T22:58:53Z")
Never thought about it in that light – I always thought of Snow White’s “Dwarfs” as mythological creatures, rather than the achronodoplasia-afflicted, just as Tolkien’s “Dwarves” were clearly mythological. Did anyone p… --- ## [YouTubes you'd like to see](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtubes-youd-like-to-see/1018300)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtubes-youd-like-to-see/1018300 "2025-05-12T19:51:48Z")
I don’t know if there are any pages or channels collecting these, but I had an idea I’d love to see (though it’s probably impractical): Someone builds a life-sized model of a T-Rex out of imitation bone and ballistic ge… --- ## [Infrared themometers for the kitchen - thoughts, tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infrared-themometers-for-the-kitchen-thoughts-tips/1017825)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 6:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/infrared-themometers-for-the-kitchen-thoughts-tips/1017825 "2025-05-12T18:08:20Z")
I’ve used a gnarly old candy/oil thermometer for years to judge the temperature of oil for deep-frying, and it’s a pain. It gets greasy and it’s hard to clean. Mr. brown suggested one of those gun-like infrared laser t… --- ## [Who is the smarter, stronger, or more clever character?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-smarter-stronger-or-more-clever-character/1016516)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 216\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-smarter-stronger-or-more-clever-character/1016516 "2025-05-12T00:31:02Z")
I know the title doesn’t convey what I have in mind, so I’ll try to explain. Take the main characters of two separate but similar movies/TV shows/books and have them face off. Which one could thwart the other? I’ve heard… --- ## [R.I.P. John Edwards of The Spinners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-john-edwards-of-the-spinners/1018276)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2025, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-john-edwards-of-the-spinners/1018276 "2025-05-12T00:30:07Z")
He was 80. A good, long life. Thanks. --- ## [Serving Biscuits](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serving-biscuits/1017749)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/serving-biscuits/1017749 "2025-05-11T23:54:44Z")
Are all biscuits pretty much created equal? Can you tell the difference in a blind taste test between Jiffy drop biscuits and homemade drop biscuits? There are pretty much three occasions we will serve biscuits: biscuit… --- ## [The Most Annoying Playlist Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-annoying-playlist-ever/992427)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-annoying-playlist-ever/992427 "2025-05-11T03:35:02Z")
An actual playlist I am making on Spotify because reasons. I understand individual preferences; for example I love bagpipe music but almost everyone else finds it annoying. And there will be a few songs on there I real… --- ## [Premiers Sat, May 10: The Judd Family: Truth Be Told](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premiers-sat-may-10-the-judd-family-truth-be-told/1018101)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/premiers-sat-may-10-the-judd-family-truth-be-told/1018101 "2025-05-11T01:59:01Z")
I have always enjoyed the Judd’s laid back, wholesome country. I kept my ticket stubbs from their 1989 concert. My wife and I had a wonderful time. They were marketed as squeaky clean Mother/daughter duo. But they were … --- ## [Movie where villian went to finishing scool?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-where-villian-went-to-finishing-scool/1018232)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2025, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-where-villian-went-to-finishing-scool/1018232 "2025-05-11T00:33:38Z")
I watched this a month or two ago. When the villain joins a conversation they mention he went to a finishing school. Some one replies with the name of the school and remarks, “The finishing school”. It might have been Ca… --- ## [What were these on Leave it to Beaver? Washer/dryer, oven/dishwasher?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-these-on-leave-it-to-beaver-washer-dryer-oven-dishwasher/1018160)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-these-on-leave-it-to-beaver-washer-dryer-oven-dishwasher/1018160 "2025-05-10T18:20:38Z")
I put this in FQ as I believe there is a factual answer. I am aware I am one on the older Dopers here (65 this October) but perhaps someone can answer this. In the episode “Beaver Takes a Walk” @ approximately 21:57 i… --- ## [Midsomer Murders S01 E01 question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midsomer-murders-s01-e01-question/1018174)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/midsomer-murders-s01-e01-question/1018174 "2025-05-09T22:17:54Z")
I’ve started watching MM from its beginning in 1997. (Has it really been that long?!?) I finished the first episode, “The Killings at Badger’s Drift,” this afternoon. I’m sure I missed some minor details, but one thin… --- ## [‘80s Tribute compilation, on Instagram: a collective Dopers’ identification of the compilation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/80s-tribute-compilation-on-instagram-a-collective-dopers-identification-of-the-compilation/992048)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/80s-tribute-compilation-on-instagram-a-collective-dopers-identification-of-the-compilation/992048 "2025-05-09T14:44:50Z")
(This could be a thread game, but I thought it belongs better in CS. Mods, please move this as needed, and thanks in advance.) Hi! I thought this might be a fun exercise for us to do collectively! Can we complete the li… --- ## [Did anybody ever see the mid-80s cable sitcom "Brothers" ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anybody-ever-see-the-mid-80s-cable-sitcom-brothers/810701)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-anybody-ever-see-the-mid-80s-cable-sitcom-brothers/810701 "2025-05-09T03:33:05Z")
In the mid-to-late 1980’s, there was a series called “Brothers”. The premise, from what I know about it, was that it was a basic family sitcom about a bunch of male siblings, but that one of them was openly gay. While th… --- ## [So how do I make decent popcorn at home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-do-i-make-decent-popcorn-at-home/1012679)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-how-do-i-make-decent-popcorn-at-home/1012679 "2025-05-08T23:34:53Z")
I’ve tried microwave popcorn and was not impressed. I love movie theater popcorn, but microwave popcorn isn’t even close. From what I’m seeing online, there are 2 ingredients you really need to make movie theater grade … --- ## [Easy Answers for Fictional Dilemmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-answers-for-fictional-dilemmas/1017080)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 404\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/easy-answers-for-fictional-dilemmas/1017080 "2025-05-08T14:37:09Z")
Submitted for your approval… On lists of favorite episodes of The Twilight Zone, the story called “Time Enough at Last” is usually among the top five or so. You remember it, Burgess Meredith is a mousy little bank cler… --- ## [Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade (2025 Documentary)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/borrowed-time-lennons-last-decade-2025-documentary/1018014)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/borrowed-time-lennons-last-decade-2025-documentary/1018014 "2025-05-08T13:29:12Z")
I’ve read about a dozen books on John Lennon. He’s always been a hero of mine, and I hope it’s good and accurate. It just came out today. Not sure where. Has anyone seen this? Looking forward to it? I only saw 12 votes o… --- ## [What's going on with the Coen brothers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-with-the-coen-brothers/1018026)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-going-on-with-the-coen-brothers/1018026 "2025-05-08T12:13:01Z")
They haven’t made a movie together since 2018 and they’ve each made projects without the other. Have they permanently stopped working together or are they just on a break? On a separate issue, what’s the story on Ethan … --- ## [TV theme song questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-theme-song-questions/1017510)
**Author:** [@Reeses\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reeses_Monkey)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-theme-song-questions/1017510 "2025-05-08T02:50:10Z")
Ever wondered exactly what was being said in the theme songs of your favorite shows? I know that today we can look up the answers online but that wasn’t true back when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s. Please chime in… --- ## [Star Wars Tales of the Underworld](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-tales-of-the-underworld/1017874)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-tales-of-the-underworld/1017874 "2025-05-08T00:26:18Z")
We have yet another short run of short episodes based in the Star Wars universe. This time, the first 3 episodes are a and the second 3 episodes are . They aren’t “necessary”, but they are interesting enough check it ou… --- ## [I like Minute Rice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-minute-rice/978056)
**Author:** [@Hatchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hatchie)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-like-minute-rice/978056 "2025-05-07T22:49:27Z")
I like Minute Rice. --- ## [Restaurant Bread Baskets](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurant-bread-baskets/1017736)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurant-bread-baskets/1017736 "2025-05-07T20:50:49Z")
Of course Red Lobster has always served Cheddar Bay Biscuits, and Olive Garden breadsticks. But I can remember when any half decent, aspiring restaurant served a “free” bread basket appetizer. And it’s largely gone, at… --- ## [I'm done with chicken](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-done-with-chicken/1017915)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-done-with-chicken/1017915 "2025-05-07T15:37:25Z")
3 of the last 4 times we got woody breasts. I’ve used every trick. Small breasts. Organic. Cutting off of fryers. Nope, still getting woody breasts. I can’t afford to keep throwing out chicken plus having to figure… --- ## [Looking for a child that has been crocodiled, Asian folklore comic-style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-child-that-has-been-crocodiled-asian-folklore-comic-style/1018002)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-child-that-has-been-crocodiled-asian-folklore-comic-style/1018002 "2025-05-07T15:11:04Z")
Multiple years back, I saw some cover images for an Asian horror/action type comic published in the local language maybe around the 1980s. Think something like in the Philippines in Tagalog, though nit necessarily either… --- ## ["Charity meetings" in The Hunting of the Snark](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charity-meetings-in-the-hunting-of-the-snark/1017813)
**Author:** [@markn\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/markn_1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charity-meetings-in-the-hunting-of-the-snark/1017813 "2025-05-07T07:04:02Z")
In Lewis Carroll’s poem The Hunting of the Snark, in the fifth fit, there is a description of various absurd characteristics of the Jubjub bird. One of them is And in charity-meetings it stands at the door, And collect… --- ## [Scenes that completely ruined a film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scenes-that-completely-ruined-a-film/1017675)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2025, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scenes-that-completely-ruined-a-film/1017675 "2025-05-07T00:48:43Z")
Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (1984) is on. Of course, it’s nowhere near as good as Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981). The thing that really turned me off, and that turns me off to this day, is the ‘banquet’ scene.… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=76) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=78)