# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=790 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 791 --- ## [Good Show, Mariah!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-show-mariah/776027)
**Author:** [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-show-mariah/776027 "2017-01-02T15:04:18Z")
How high do you think she is? --- ## [Khadaji's Whatcha Readin' thread - December 2016 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-december-2016-edition/773500)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-december-2016-edition/773500 "2017-01-02T03:24:27Z")
Well here it is December… and not one had better ask what MORE could go wrong with this year or they will be covered in milk and fed to my Siamese boys. :smiley: I don’t know about you all but I’m going to keep my nose i… --- ## [Let's rename the Death Star](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-rename-the-death-star/775005)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-rename-the-death-star/775005 "2017-01-02T02:16:15Z")
Face it, the Evil Galactic Empire has an image problem, and could use some good P.R. So maybe naming the giant planet-killing space station the Death Star wasn’t the smartest move. What are some less frightening, more pu… --- ## [Monty Hall problem on MythBusters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monty-hall-problem-on-mythbusters/604134)
**Author:** [@friedo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/friedo)\ **Replies:** 246\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monty-hall-problem-on-mythbusters/604134 "2017-01-02T01:57:18Z")
The recent episode of MythBusters featured four fan-submitted myths, one of which was perennial Dope fave The Monty Hall problem. I was impressed with the way they handled it. They divided it into two problems: first, t… --- ## [Your rules if you were the showrunner on a Star Trek series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-rules-if-you-were-the-showrunner-on-a-star-trek-series/775136)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 140\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2017, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-rules-if-you-were-the-showrunner-on-a-star-trek-series/775136 "2017-01-02T01:14:56Z")
If you were in charge of the next iteration of Star Trek what would be your bright-line rules, that you would force into the series? No deliberate time travel by any creature, including godlike entities. Time travel s… --- ## [Technophiles -- any advice about a home TV projector?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/technophiles-any-advice-about-a-home-tv-projector/776082)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/technophiles-any-advice-about-a-home-tv-projector/776082 "2017-01-01T22:30:03Z")
I am not entirely sure if this is the right forum for this post, but since it is about TV tech, I think it might be. Anyway, disclaimer aside: Does anybody have any advice about a TV projector? I have a fairly new apart… --- ## [I bought a Keurig machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-a-keurig-machine/770781)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-a-keurig-machine/770781 "2017-01-01T22:17:54Z")
I finally used a Keurig machine last December. Mrs. L.A.'s birthday is on Thanksgiving. I bought her a ‘My, my, my’ cup with Joe Kenda’s signature on it, because we laugh every time he says it, and she said she should … --- ## [Zsa Zsa Gabor, dead at 99](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zsa-zsa-gabor-dead-at-99/775093)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zsa-zsa-gabor-dead-at-99/775093 "2017-01-01T20:52:25Z")
Link. She would have been 100 in February. --- ## [George Michael dead.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-michael-dead/775619)
**Author:** [@lilihob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lilihob)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-michael-dead/775619 "2017-01-01T18:57:55Z")
Now George Michael. 2016 needs to stop being such a dick. --- ## [The Hollow Crown: Richard III, with Benedict Cumberbatch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hollow-crown-richard-iii-with-benedict-cumberbatch/775697)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hollow-crown-richard-iii-with-benedict-cumberbatch/775697 "2017-01-01T17:58:51Z")
Did anyone else catch this on public television? Richard III is my favorite Shakespeare play, so I recorded and watched this last night. I thought it was a very good production. Cumberbatch’s Richard was bitter, sarca… --- ## [Celebrities who played a fictionalized version of themselves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-played-a-fictionalized-version-of-themselves/507911)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 8:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-played-a-fictionalized-version-of-themselves/507911 "2017-01-01T08:50:27Z")
When I first saw the Celebrities who always appear as a fictional alter-ego thread, my first thought was Jennifer Grey who played a fictionalized version of herself in It’s Like You Know – a show that I thought was prett… --- ## [The most obscure thing you had "plagiarized"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-obscure-thing-you-had-plagiarized/772719)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2017, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-obscure-thing-you-had-plagiarized/772719 "2017-01-01T04:03:19Z")
Quotations because I don’t genuinely believe it was stolen…though if back in the day SNL writers sifted through the Cecil Adams newsgroup for ideas I wouldn’t be surprised. Anyhoo…i once posted as a joke, “Hey! Carl We… --- ## [Sense8 Christmas Special](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sense8-christmas-special/775624)
**Author:** [@levdrakon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/levdrakon)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sense8-christmas-special/775624 "2016-12-31T20:29:40Z")
Anyone watch? It was pretty good. Nothing too much happened plot-wise, but it was nice catching up with the gang. A couple nice fight scenes with Sun and Wolfgang. Obligatory bisexual orgy. I’d forgotten that Kala did g… --- ## [TCM's memorial montages; that was quick!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tcms-memorial-montages-that-was-quick/775914)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tcms-memorial-montages-that-was-quick/775914 "2016-12-31T19:00:43Z")
They’re already running Debbie Reynolds’ “actors who died this year” montage. They must have death dossiers on older actors :smiley: --- ## [What's your favorite home-made breakfast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-home-made-breakfast/775899)
**Author:** [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-home-made-breakfast/775899 "2016-12-31T18:21:27Z")
I’m planning on getting up early on New Years and making a special breakfast for two. Our ‘default’ at-home breakfasts might be scrambled eggs, maybe pancakes, maybe homefries or a veggie hash. I want to ‘up the game’ a… --- ## [Is Paris Hilton or Zsa Zsa Gabor the first person to be famous for being famous?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-paris-hilton-or-zsa-zsa-gabor-the-first-person-to-be-famous-for-being-famous/775253)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-paris-hilton-or-zsa-zsa-gabor-the-first-person-to-be-famous-for-being-famous/775253 "2016-12-31T17:21:33Z")
My question is inspired by the recent passing of Zsa Zsa Gabor. Some people that I know are claiming that Zsa Zsa Gabor is the first person to be famous for being famous. Even NBC has an article proclaiming this. I’m … --- ## [ID an episode of tv mystery show: one twin kills and replaces the other](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-an-episode-of-tv-mystery-show-one-twin-kills-and-replaces-the-other/775728)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-an-episode-of-tv-mystery-show-one-twin-kills-and-replaces-the-other/775728 "2016-12-31T15:35:10Z")
I’m fairly sure this was an episode of a regular TV mystery show, though it might have been something like ‘Colombo’ where there were just a few movie length episodes a year vs. a weekly series. I think I saw it within … --- ## [Christmas dinner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-dinner/775304)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-dinner/775304 "2016-12-31T08:09:11Z")
Once again, I’m making the traditional prime rib for Christmas dinner. I went to Costco yesterday and bought the smallest USDA Prime bone-on roast they had. Six point six pounds (3 kg), three ribs, and $98.68. I’ll se… --- ## [Debbie Reynolds hospitalized- possible stroke \[UPDATE: RIP\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debbie-reynolds-hospitalized-possible-stroke-update-rip/775813)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/debbie-reynolds-hospitalized-possible-stroke-update-rip/775813 "2016-12-31T05:21:29Z")
Debbie Reynolds hospitalized for possible stroke Damn. :frowning: --- ## [Are the music superstars of the 80s dying younger than those of other decades?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-music-superstars-of-the-80s-dying-younger-than-those-of-other-decades/775641)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 5:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-music-superstars-of-the-80s-dying-younger-than-those-of-other-decades/775641 "2016-12-31T05:10:34Z")
This is probably just a superficial observation on my part but, with the recent death of George Michael at relatively young age of 53, it seems as though many of the major pop music stars of the 80s are making premature … --- ## ["Not even your Eisenhower give you no break"??? - COPS theme song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-even-your-eisenhower-give-you-no-break-cops-theme-song/169523)
**Author:** [@Napier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Napier)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-even-your-eisenhower-give-you-no-break-cops-theme-song/169523 "2016-12-31T03:22:25Z")
In the theme song for the reality television show COPS, there is a line that sounds to me like: “Not even your Eisenhower give you no break.” What are they saying? --- ## [Famous names you mispronounced for the longest time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-names-you-mispronounced-for-the-longest-time/747973)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 217\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famous-names-you-mispronounced-for-the-longest-time/747973 "2016-12-31T02:00:56Z")
I’m currently watching the DVDs for Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, and Lena Headey is on some of the commentary tracks. She introduces herself at the start of each episode she commentates, pronouncing her name … --- ## [Songs you like parts of](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-like-parts-of/775900)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 12:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-like-parts-of/775900 "2016-12-31T00:25:09Z")
There’s a thread about movies where you like a small part. I was thinking the same is true for music too. Today I heard the song “Wrecking Ball” and I really love the part that starts “Don’t you ever say, I’ll just walk … --- ## [Macaroni and cheese - make it nonboring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macaroni-and-cheese-make-it-nonboring/774563)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/macaroni-and-cheese-make-it-nonboring/774563 "2016-12-31T00:18:29Z")
We have a recipe that Moon Unit got in a class in high school. Works well enough - basically: make roux with butter / flour, add milk, cook until somewhat thickened, add the shredded cheese, some minced onion and mustard… --- ## [Leftover prime rib](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leftover-prime-rib/775663)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2016, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leftover-prime-rib/775663 "2016-12-31T00:10:52Z")
Yesterday I roasted a 6.6 pound (with three bones) prime rib. We each had a one-inch slice, and we have five slices left. OK, I have no problem heating up a slab to eat. Mrs. L.A. not so much. (She also has a problem… --- ## [Which modern pop songs will stand the test of time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-modern-pop-songs-will-stand-the-test-of-time/775923)
**Author:** [@guitario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guitario)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-modern-pop-songs-will-stand-the-test-of-time/775923 "2016-12-30T22:18:30Z")
I was floating around YouTube and watched a few pop videos from the late 80’s and 90’s, such as; Michael Jackson - Scream (original and amazing video) George Michael - Fastlove (unique and another brilliant video) Geo… --- ## [Destroy your televsion ... something. \[Book\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/destroy-your-televsion-something-book/775842)
**Author:** [@Arkcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arkcon)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/destroy-your-televsion-something-book/775842 "2016-12-30T22:00:08Z")
There was a book, it may have been written in the 1970’s or 1960’s, it detailed the evils of television. That’s a simple enough topic, there’s no shortage of such opinions, but I’m looking for a specific book. The firs… --- ## [Adding this to the Praise of Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-this-to-the-praise-of-debbie-reynolds-and-carrie-fisher/775846)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-this-to-the-praise-of-debbie-reynolds-and-carrie-fisher/775846 "2016-12-30T16:17:13Z")
Here’s something that hasn’t been mentioned yet in the wake of the recent deaths of Debbie Reynolds and Carrie Fisher. I notice in the picture of them that I’ve linked to that these two women are proud to look their age… --- ## [Anyone made Rice Krispies (or anything else) with stale marshmallows?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-made-rice-krispies-or-anything-else-with-stale-marshmallows/775885)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-made-rice-krispies-or-anything-else-with-stale-marshmallows/775885 "2016-12-30T16:04:56Z")
I have a hankering for Rice Krispy treats but the half a bag of marshmallows is a bit on the tough side. Will they melt Ok? Am I setting myself up for crappy snacks? Suggestions for something else I can do with them? --- ## [Back to the Future 3: Making Gasoline](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-to-the-future-3-making-gasoline/729839)
**Author:** [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/back-to-the-future-3-making-gasoline/729839 "2016-12-30T12:25:05Z")
NOTE: If you’re familiar with the movie, you can skip to the factual question under the ////////s In the movie Back to the Future III, Marty inadvertently punctures the fuel line, spilling all the Delorean’s gas into a … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=789) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=791)