# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=788 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 789 --- ## [What are your thoughts on this Discworld ranking list?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-this-discworld-ranking-list/776326)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-thoughts-on-this-discworld-ranking-list/776326 "2017-01-09T13:13:48Z")
I guess it’s a Buzzfeed link, but I’m in no way affiliated with that site and never visit it. I had been looking for a spreadsheet of all the Discworld book so I can track my reading of them. Got curious and read some o… --- ## [Help me identify this short story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-this-short-story/776447)
**Author:** [@StrangeBird](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StrangeBird)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-this-short-story/776447 "2017-01-09T07:52:58Z")
I read this a long time ago, so some of the details are vague. However, I thought if anyone can help me it would be the SDMB. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. By it’s nature, this may contain spoilers for… --- ## [Space Pirates ! Who, what, where, when & why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-pirates-who-what-where-when-why/776593)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-pirates-who-what-where-when-why/776593 "2017-01-09T05:32:15Z")
OK, Space Pirates. Which Science Fiction author introduced the idea of Space Pirates? When? (I suspect the 1930s.) Which magazine? What was the title of the first story with Space Pirates? Do not ARRR! this one off. … --- ## [Law & Order: why did things change so much?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/law-order-why-did-things-change-so-much/776618)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/law-order-why-did-things-change-so-much/776618 "2017-01-09T02:50:15Z")
I used to love the L&O franchise, especially the original series and Criminal Intent. Great serious shows using some of the finest New York actors. I was reading this L&O wiki just now (hence the thread) and Laura Fries … --- ## [Plane Resurrection](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plane-resurrection/776497)
**Author:** [@Anne\_Elk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anne_Elk)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plane-resurrection/776497 "2017-01-08T21:54:50Z")
A British documentary series that has just premiered on Netflix. Warbird restorers are filmed while they painstakingly reproduce aircraft from WW2 and a Fokker DR1. I really liked the first three episodes I’ve seen so f… --- ## [Do you wash raspberries before eating ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wash-raspberries-before-eating/776214)
**Author:** [@Les\_Espaces\_Du\_Sommeil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Les_Espaces_Du_Sommeil)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-wash-raspberries-before-eating/776214 "2017-01-08T20:52:50Z")
Yesterday evening, I opened a pack of store-bought raspberries and started eating them right away. A couple of minutes later, my wife came in and asked me whether I had washed them. When I told her I hadn’t, she rolled h… --- ## [I can't understand getting really sad about a celebrity's death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-understand-getting-really-sad-about-a-celebritys-death/775783)
**Author:** [@Aji\_de\_Gallina](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aji_de_Gallina)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-understand-getting-really-sad-about-a-celebritys-death/775783 "2017-01-08T15:00:20Z")
When Robin Williams died, lots of people here were like “I was numb the whole day”, “I didn’t get out of bed”, “I couldn’t stop crying”, and so on. I really cannot understand it. I can’t imagine feeling more than slight… --- ## [A love that will never die, until the sequel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-love-that-will-never-die-until-the-sequel/705540)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 9:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-love-that-will-never-die-until-the-sequel/705540 "2017-01-08T09:04:33Z")
I caught the end of Die Hard on TV over the weekend. I know, it’s too early for a Christmas movie. But it got me to thinking. In Die Hard and in the 2nd one McClane and Holly have a strained relationship which is made st… --- ## [Mark Hamill is reading Trump's Tweets...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-hamill-is-reading-trumps-tweets/776604)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-hamill-is-reading-trumps-tweets/776604 "2017-01-08T02:58:00Z")
…in the voice of the Joker and it’s pretty hilarious. This one was Trump’s New Year’s “greeting”. It came from an idea from Matt Oswald (Patton’s brother). The text isn’t changed at all. --- ## [Who is this baby and whatever happened to him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-this-baby-and-whatever-happened-to-him/776395)
**Author:** [@rucciface](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rucciface)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2017, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-this-baby-and-whatever-happened-to-him/776395 "2017-01-08T00:26:32Z")
I watch a lot of classic TV and have run across this baby’s picture in several 60’s and 70’s programs. Is there any way to find out who the kid is? Here he is in the Monkees’ “Picture Frame” at :53 and in Leave it to… --- ## [Manchester by the Sea question \[major spoiler\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manchester-by-the-sea-question-major-spoiler/776559)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/manchester-by-the-sea-question-major-spoiler/776559 "2017-01-07T23:34:20Z")
Just saw this and loved it. However, a question arose: Is Patrick Lee’s son? And how do you know? Thanks, mmm --- ## [Where Does Kindle Fire Store eBook Files?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-kindle-fire-store-ebook-files/776576)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-kindle-fire-store-ebook-files/776576 "2017-01-07T21:51:56Z")
This is a two-part question: I just self-published my first eBook with Smashwords. I am trying to download onto a Kindle, but this is not intuitive. (A) If I download the Kindle file to my PC and move it onto the Kindl… --- ## [Can you buy Bologna in Bologna?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-buy-bologna-in-bologna/776330)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-buy-bologna-in-bologna/776330 "2017-01-07T03:19:24Z")
Google was unhelpful in this query. I know you can buy Italian Mortadella easily in Bologna but is there anywhere in the city that would sell American Bologna? --- ## [The Match Game reboot is so awesome, it makes me want to \[blank\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-match-game-reboot-is-so-awesome-it-makes-me-want-to-blank/753416)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-match-game-reboot-is-so-awesome-it-makes-me-want-to-blank/753416 "2017-01-07T02:26:05Z")
The Match Game is being rebooted with Alec Baldwin as host. I’m looking forward to this. I loved Gene Rayburn’s version, but I think Baldwin has great comedic chops and will make it fun. --- ## [Fox replaces Megyn Kelly with......Tucker Carlson!! ??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fox-replaces-megyn-kelly-with-tucker-carlson/776402)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fox-replaces-megyn-kelly-with-tucker-carlson/776402 "2017-01-07T01:22:41Z")
Reported on CNN: Tucker Carlson to take over for Megyn Kelly on Fox News That’s frikkin’ hilarious. Gotta be temporary. --- ## [2017 PopSugar Reading Challenge - anyone game?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-popsugar-reading-challenge-anyone-game/776496)
**Author:** [@Unauthorized\_Cinnamon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unauthorized_Cinnamon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2017-popsugar-reading-challenge-anyone-game/776496 "2017-01-07T00:34:41Z")
The idea is to use a set of prompts to encourage you to read, and to read books you might otherwise not sample. So far I’m counting Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch as my “book you’ve … --- ## [Hey, Futurama Fans! Check this out!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-futurama-fans-check-this-out/775767)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-futurama-fans-check-this-out/775767 "2017-01-06T23:48:42Z")
Fan-O-Rama: A Futurama Fan Film is a half-hour live-action Futurama film! It totally fucking rocks! Very high production values, decent cast, and IMO the writing is exactly on par with the actual show! Huge props to e… --- ## [GoT question on Dany \[fully and openly spoiled\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-question-on-dany-fully-and-openly-spoiled/776358)
**Author:** [@Mr.Kobayashi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Kobayashi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-question-on-dany-fully-and-openly-spoiled/776358 "2017-01-06T21:53:01Z")
Mouseover space for spoilers from Game of Thrones and the A Song of Ice and Fire novels. Ok, question is - does Daenerys know about White Walkers/Others and more specifically that they are a danger to Westeros? Has she … --- ## [Cosmos (TV series) was great. Other science shows you would recommend?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosmos-tv-series-was-great-other-science-shows-you-would-recommend/776381)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosmos-tv-series-was-great-other-science-shows-you-would-recommend/776381 "2017-01-06T20:26:41Z")
My 13 year old son and I watched all the episodes of Cosmos: A Personal Voyage (Sagan) and Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey (Tyson). Both were great. I am looking for recommendations on other science-themed series. --- ## [Best music of 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-music-of-2016/776021)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-music-of-2016/776021 "2017-01-06T18:00:11Z")
I’ll start with my Top Ten. Would love to hear feedback on my choices, and please chime in with your own picks! My #10 song of 2016 is “Sun Don’t Shine” by the Drive-By Truckers. This one hooks you right in with the p… --- ## [Megan Kelly Leaves Fox for NBC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/megan-kelly-leaves-fox-for-nbc/776254)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/megan-kelly-leaves-fox-for-nbc/776254 "2017-01-06T16:09:22Z")
Yeup. --- ## [Cartoon characters that regularly change clothes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cartoon-characters-that-regularly-change-clothes/776416)
**Author:** [@DrCube](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrCube)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2017, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cartoon-characters-that-regularly-change-clothes/776416 "2017-01-06T15:46:37Z")
I caught a part of American Dad yesterday where the girl locks her brother in the closet and he says “If you don’t let me out, I’ll burn up all your clothes” and she responds “That’s fine, I don’t know if you’ve noticed,… --- ## [Red Wedding in GOT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-wedding-in-got/776281)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-wedding-in-got/776281 "2017-01-05T23:30:30Z")
I rewatched this the other night. What’s the the thought about Brynden Tully leaving to take a bathroom break right before the killings start? Just lucky or did he have advanced warning? --- ## [What's a "poetic" time for a clock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-poetic-time-for-a-clock/776049)
**Author:** [@Gedd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gedd)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-a-poetic-time-for-a-clock/776049 "2017-01-05T21:34:22Z")
We have a clock in our living room that is broken. It looks really nice so we like having it; it’s just that we haven’t gotten around to taking it to get fixed. What a good time to set it to? Noon is boring. Some one… --- ## [R.I.P., 'Father Mulcahy' (William Christopher)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-father-mulcahy-william-christopher/776018)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-father-mulcahy-william-christopher/776018 "2017-01-05T21:08:48Z")
‘MASH’ Actor William Christopher Dies. William Christopher died in the early hours of this morning. He was 84. --- ## [Greta Van Susteren to MSNBC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greta-van-susteren-to-msnbc/776417)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greta-van-susteren-to-msnbc/776417 "2017-01-05T20:57:02Z")
I guess now O’Reilly and Hannity can’t be far behind. --- ## [Pretzels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretzels/776387)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretzels/776387 "2017-01-05T20:45:25Z")
Is it just me or at some point during the last 40 or so years did they start putting significantly LESS salt on pretzels? I have a specific memory of picking up a Mr. Salty brand pretzel when I was a lad and noting now m… --- ## [Wes Anderson movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wes-anderson-movies/775298)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wes-anderson-movies/775298 "2017-01-05T16:05:25Z")
Love 'em or hate 'em? Bottle Rocket Rushmore The Royal Tennenbaums The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou The Darjeeling Limited Fantastic Mr. Fox Moonrise Kingdom Grand Budapest Hotel Isle of Dogs (in production) I… --- ## [How surprising overall is 2016's celebrity deaths?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-surprising-overall-is-2016s-celebrity-deaths/775732)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-surprising-overall-is-2016s-celebrity-deaths/775732 "2017-01-05T14:52:19Z")
Because while everyone is talking about the sheer volume and shock value, obviously John Glenn’s isn’t equivalent to George Michael’s, for example. I want to get a better sense of how “bad” it really has been this year, … --- ## [Have there been science fiction stories featuring intelligent beings who perform photosynthesis?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-there-been-science-fiction-stories-featuring-intelligent-beings-who-perform-photosynthesis/754298)
**Author:** [@Arcite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arcite)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2017, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-there-been-science-fiction-stories-featuring-intelligent-beings-who-perform-photosynthesis/754298 "2017-01-05T13:34:34Z")
Some of the posts in the thread on “ethical arguments for eating animals” put this idea in my head: what if there were animals who could peform photosynthesis? (I’m aware there are bacteria, as well as some organisms wh… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=787) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=789)