# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=771 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 772 --- ## [Hottest Story-book character](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-story-book-character/780480)
**Author:** [@jtur88](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jtur88)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hottest-story-book-character/780480 "2017-02-23T02:50:39Z")
You go to a party, and meet Goldilocks, Cinderella, Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood. Which one are you most attracted to and interested in getting her phone number? (Assume all are 18, if that matters) --- ## [Beef stock questions and suggestions.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beef-stock-questions-and-suggestions/780509)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2017, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beef-stock-questions-and-suggestions/780509 "2017-02-23T01:40:23Z")
My birthday was January 31st and my daughter came to my house and cooked me a delicious prime rib and garlic potatoes with au jus. The ribs and the leftover jus has been in the freezer since along with some other random … --- ## [Tommy Newsom](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tommy-newsom/780261)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tommy-newsom/780261 "2017-02-22T23:42:14Z")
Just random a observation about Tommy Newsom, who substituted as bandleader on the Tonight Show With Johnny Carson whenever Doc Severinson was away. Johnny always made jokes at Tommy’s expense about being bland and color… --- ## [Getting Extra Work in Hollywood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-extra-work-in-hollywood/780484)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-extra-work-in-hollywood/780484 "2017-02-22T21:38:39Z")
My question is “How hard is it for a random person with no inside connections to get work as an extra in a major Hollywood film?” Some backstory. Let’s say I always wanted to be an extra in a Hollywood film and was will… --- ## [A French Village S6: Release dates?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-french-village-s6-release-dates/780403)
**Author:** [@brianmelendez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brianmelendez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-french-village-s6-release-dates/780403 "2017-02-22T19:12:20Z")
I have been watching A French Village on MHz Choice, and am eagerly awaiting the new episodes from Season 6. The MHz Choice website says that six episodes were scheduled to be released on Tuesday 14 February, but only tw… --- ## [Leaky wine bottle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaky-wine-bottle/780459)
**Author:** [@pythonzzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pythonzzz)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 5:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leaky-wine-bottle/780459 "2017-02-22T17:29:48Z")
In my kitchen pantry, I have a few sealed wine bottles stored on their sides. Granted, it’s not a controlled wine cellar, but the shelves are out of direct sunlight, has a closed door, and the air temperatures are not wi… --- ## [Spoiler-filled question about The Path](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoiler-filled-question-about-the-path/780391)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spoiler-filled-question-about-the-path/780391 "2017-02-22T17:21:51Z")
I just started Season 2 and basically, my question is, did I skip a scene somewhere? I see Steve wake up, run around frantically, with Eddie yelling after him that there is no light–and then I see Eddie back home workin… --- ## [Watchmen/DC crossover](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchmen-dc-crossover/780288)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchmen-dc-crossover/780288 "2017-02-22T14:51:27Z")
Lately in the DC universe, hints of an upcoming crossover are in the works. Is Eddie “The Comedian” Blake one of the three Jokers? Is Mr. OZ ac… --- ## [The Walking Dead; 7.10 "New Best Friends" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-10-new-best-friends-open-spoilers/780281)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 11:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-10-new-best-friends-open-spoilers/780281 "2017-02-22T11:28:34Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] While searching for a missing Alexandrian, Rick and his group encounter a mysterious collective. \[/QUOTE\] Seth Gilliam and Chris D’Elia are on Talking Dead. --- ## [The Walking Dead; 7.09 "Rock in the Road" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-09-rock-in-the-road-open-spoilers/779714)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-09-rock-in-the-road-open-spoilers/779714 "2017-02-22T10:15:39Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] Rick and the others are led to a new community, where they meet the residents and their ruler. \[/QUOTE\] TWD is back from hiatus tonight with an extended episode. Khary Payton, Greg Nicotero, & DeAngelo Wi… --- ## [3D printing suggestions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3d-printing-suggestions/780440)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3d-printing-suggestions/780440 "2017-02-22T06:50:25Z")
My local library just got a 3D printer! Any suggestions? I’m thinking of starting with a Sierpinski octahedron. I see a lot of cool shapes on thingiverse but I’m not sure what to pick from there or elsewhere. --- ## [The Westing Game: huh? \[Spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-westing-game-huh-spoilers/780260)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-westing-game-huh-spoilers/780260 "2017-02-22T03:12:03Z")
I read this Newbery winner as a child, and was moderately happy with it, but it was super-forgettable. Based on several folks here, and also my mom, recommending it effusively, I just reread it. And I’m confused. So he… --- ## [The 1955 Double-Die Penny.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-1955-double-die-penny/763728)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-1955-double-die-penny/763728 "2017-02-22T00:56:21Z")
I have to admit, I do have one guilty pleasure, that is a holdover from when I was just a kid. I love collecting coins I get in change. Not from a store. Change. It just fascinates me still. I mainly collect Bicentennia… --- ## [Green drinks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/green-drinks/780096)
**Author:** [@BeeGee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeeGee)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/green-drinks/780096 "2017-02-21T23:10:35Z")
I’m under my opthamolgist’s orders to follow a diet consistant with the National Eye Institute’s AREDS2 study. http://www.amd.org/can-diet-and-vitamins-help-macular-degeneration/ I’m throwing that out there to hopeful… --- ## [Is the NextRadio app is worth looking into?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-nextradio-app-is-worth-looking-into/780395)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-nextradio-app-is-worth-looking-into/780395 "2017-02-21T22:42:08Z")
The NextRadio app(nextradioapp.com) supposedly allows you to listen to the radio over your smartphone without using up your minutes, but it only works if your provider has switched on the radio reciever on your phone. S… --- ## [Help solve this argument \[Monty Python quote-- Ed. title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-solve-this-argument-monty-python-quote-ed-title/780089)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-solve-this-argument-monty-python-quote-ed-title/780089 "2017-02-21T22:25:43Z")
A long-time Python connoisseur friend thinks it’s pronounced “Throat WARbler Mangrove” but I think it’s “Throat WOBbler Mangrove”. The internet (other than MontyPython.net) seems to back him up (!!!:mad:), but listening… --- ## [Unforeseen Political fallout in famous movies.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unforeseen-political-fallout-in-famous-movies/780420)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unforeseen-political-fallout-in-famous-movies/780420 "2017-02-21T22:23:17Z")
“Love, Actually”: You know why Kiera Knightly’s husband didn’t come to the door at the end of the film? He was too busy shitting his pants watching the special report on the telly about how the U.S. and Great Britain hav… --- ## [Kale Chips CANNOT Replace Potato Chips](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kale-chips-cannot-replace-potato-chips/779326)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kale-chips-cannot-replace-potato-chips/779326 "2017-02-21T21:07:17Z")
No, you can push all the “Eat This, Not That”-type of propaganda you want, but kale chips are NOT an acceptable substitute for potato chips. Kale chips are bitter and nasty. And only someone who is so obnoxiously pure … --- ## [Who should win Best Picture? (please vote and rank)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-win-best-picture-please-vote-and-rank/780398)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-win-best-picture-please-vote-and-rank/780398 "2017-02-21T18:56:30Z")
The Oscars are this Sunday, and as you might know, the Best Picture balloting is unique among the AMPAS categories because it operates on a preferential ballot (which is different from a weighted ballot). So in addition… --- ## [Guitarist Larry Coryell has died at 73; Jazz Great](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitarist-larry-coryell-has-died-at-73-jazz-great/780386)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitarist-larry-coryell-has-died-at-73-jazz-great/780386 "2017-02-21T18:41:49Z")
Link here: Larry Coryell Dies: Legendary Jazz Guitarist Known as ‘Godfather of Fusion’ | Billboard – Billboard He played with everyone from the '50’s on. A big influence on a lot of jazz players who ventured towards f… --- ## [Why Do You Like Used Bookstores?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-like-used-bookstores/780328)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-you-like-used-bookstores/780328 "2017-02-21T15:59:48Z")
I was tooling around IMHO and found this thread about what store you like to dawdle in to kill some time. One of the most popular choices was used bookstores. There were some shout outs to Barns and Noble’s as well, bu… --- ## [Tom Waits: Ironic social commentary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-waits-ironic-social-commentary/780194)
**Author:** [@Tinker\_Grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tinker_Grey)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-waits-ironic-social-commentary/780194 "2017-02-21T15:32:23Z")
I love Tom Waits. I have 10 CDs or so. I’ll eventually have them all. As much as I enjoy his music, I can’t help thinking that much of the time he’s laughing at his listeners. Thoughts? --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 10, Episode 16 (February 16, 2017) -- "The Allowance Evaporation"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-16-february-16-2017-the-allowance-evaporation/780000)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-16-february-16-2017-the-allowance-evaporation/780000 "2017-02-21T13:43:08Z")
I am starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## [Jar Jar the Sith Lord: what's the counterargument?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jar-jar-the-sith-lord-whats-the-counterargument/780138)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jar-jar-the-sith-lord-whats-the-counterargument/780138 "2017-02-21T13:13:43Z")
I have heard about this for a couple years, but my teenaged son has become increasingly emphatic about trying to convince me. He just sent me a video that does seem to have more evidence and logic behind it than what I … --- ## [Are redheads disproportionally represented in popular culture?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-redheads-disproportionally-represented-in-popular-culture/778408)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-redheads-disproportionally-represented-in-popular-culture/778408 "2017-02-21T05:40:44Z")
Redheads only make up about 2% of the world’s population, yet there seem to be a lot of redheads in movies and tv. Several I can think of off the top of my head: Amy Adams Nicole Kidman Bryce Dallas Howard Julianne M… --- ## [Are you a fan of Star Trek, but not Donald Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-fan-of-star-trek-but-not-donald-trump/780372)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-fan-of-star-trek-but-not-donald-trump/780372 "2017-02-21T04:30:45Z")
Then you might enjoy this. https://twitter.com/realRealDukat --- ## [Cafe Society Confessions: What's yours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 243\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 3:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345 "2017-02-21T03:45:32Z")
I consider R.E.M. to be my “favorite band” simply for the amount of songs I enjoy by them. But I HATE ‘Losing My Religion’, and love ‘Shinny Happy People’. --- ## [Why Didn't my Quinoa Bloom?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-my-quinoa-bloom/780249)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-didnt-my-quinoa-bloom/780249 "2017-02-21T02:58:16Z")
First let me say I’m not sure whether to put this in IMHO but it’s about food so I’ll start here. Yes, I’m aware that query sounds like it came from the mouth of Miles on an old episode of Frasier. OK, now to th… --- ## [where it is just not the main character](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-it-is-just-not-the-main-character/780205)
**Author:** [@eschereal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/eschereal)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-it-is-just-not-the-main-character/780205 "2017-02-21T02:38:42Z")
Of late, I have been subjected to reruns of a show called Burn Notice, about a spy left out in the cold. I have come to find the main character flat and uninteresting, as compared to his henchman, Sam Axe, who has all th… --- ## [Big Little Lies - HBO series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-little-lies-hbo-series/780370)
**Author:** [@Fair\_Rarity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fair_Rarity)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2017, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-little-lies-hbo-series/780370 "2017-02-21T01:11:56Z")
Anyone else watching? I gave it a reluctant shot and I LOVED it. I’m actually kind of mad at myself for starting it so soon, rather than waiting for it to finish its run so I could binge the whole thing at once. I was a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=770) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=772)