# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=799 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 800 --- ## [How do you personally define "indie comics"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-personally-define-indie-comics/774101)
**Author:** [@Kamino\_Neko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamino_Neko)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-personally-define-indie-comics/774101 "2016-12-09T22:55:25Z")
Whilst perusing CBR, as is my wont, I came across this article, ‘16 forgotten indie comics cartoons’. Now, the ‘forgotten’ part is sort of a YMMV thing, and it’s pure clickbait, anyway, but ‘indie’ seems like it should … --- ## [The Flash S03E09: The Present](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-s03e09-the-present/774097)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-s03e09-the-present/774097 "2016-12-09T22:22:37Z")
It’s become something of a tradition for Mark Hamill to guest right around this time of year. Very conveniently the week before a new Star Wars movie comes out, too. I rather wish they had stuck around on Earth-3 as it… --- ## [Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D: Ghost Rider - Season 4 thread (Open Spoilers for aired episodes)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-ghost-rider-season-4-thread-open-spoilers-for-aired-episodes/773309)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-ghost-rider-season-4-thread-open-spoilers-for-aired-episodes/773309 "2016-12-09T21:59:13Z")
Previous episode threads: \[ul\] \[li\]E1 “The Ghost” 9/20/16 - http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=805226\[/li\]\[li\]E2 “Meet the New Boss” 9/27/16 - http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=8059… --- ## [When celebrities change brands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-celebrities-change-brands/774185)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-celebrities-change-brands/774185 "2016-12-09T21:39:45Z")
John Lithgow used to hawk Cambells’ Soup, now he’s a Progresso man. Paul Marcarelli was the “can you hear me now” guy for Verizon, now he advertises for Sprint. Help me compile a list of celebs who appeared in ads for … --- ## [Hairspray Live](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hairspray-live/774240)
**Author:** [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hairspray-live/774240 "2016-12-09T19:41:38Z")
Did nobody here watch Hairspray Live? I don’t see a thread yet and it’s been almost 24 hours. I thought they did very well, although there were a few sound-level problems. The unknown they cast as Tracy was pretty good … --- ## [Medieval Meatless Days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medieval-meatless-days/774059)
**Author:** [@Doug\_Bowe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_Bowe)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/medieval-meatless-days/774059 "2016-12-09T18:52:29Z")
Reading an interesting book on life in Medieval times. One thing of interest (to me) was there were more meatless days than observed by today’s Catholic Church. The meatless days were Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. F… --- ## [Anybody else given up on THE WALKING DEAD? If so, why? (Open spoilers likely.)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-given-up-on-the-walking-dead-if-so-why-open-spoilers-likely/698843)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 133\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-else-given-up-on-the-walking-dead-if-so-why-open-spoilers-likely/698843 "2016-12-09T16:55:50Z")
I am speaking specifically of the tv series, not the comic, as I gave up on that long ago. But with the new season about 24 days away, I thought it would be a worthwhile topic. What brought it to mind was noticing that … --- ## [Any Peter Bagge fans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-peter-bagge-fans/774224)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 2:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-peter-bagge-fans/774224 "2016-12-09T14:40:39Z")
Today I recieved a set of books I didn’t even know existed until 4 days ago- a 2 volume boxed set of the complete run of Neat Stuff, one of my favorite comix from way back when. One Bagge strip I just vaguely remember I … --- ## [Greg Lake R.I.P](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greg-lake-r-i-p/774203)
**Author:** [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greg-lake-r-i-p/774203 "2016-12-09T13:55:07Z")
This tragic year claims another one: only nine months after Keith Emerson’s untimely death, we have lost Greg Lake as well. Early ELP was a huge influence on my own musical development; this is a really hard loss. Rest i… --- ## ["Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-trailer/751432)
**Author:** [@Gordon\_Urquhart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gordon_Urquhart)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 5:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rogue-one-a-star-wars-story-trailer/751432 "2016-12-09T05:58:58Z")
Wow. I’m reluctant to get too excited based on a trailer but based on how The Force Awakens turned out under Disney’s guidance, this looks pretty darned good. I won’t bring up too many points from the trailer until folk… --- ## [Ask the Dude Who can Explain David Blaine's Magic.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-dude-who-can-explain-david-blaines-magic/550356)
**Author:** [@Super\_Kapowzler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Super_Kapowzler)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ask-the-dude-who-can-explain-david-blaines-magic/550356 "2016-12-09T04:11:34Z")
I have hesitated submitting this thread, for some 6 months now, telling myself that the level of diction, and amount of time involved in explainations required, would be beyond what I could sacrifice and deliver, in orde… --- ## [I hear often: "Glee started out good/great, but got worse". When did Glee jump the shark? (SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hear-often-glee-started-out-good-great-but-got-worse-when-did-glee-jump-the-shark-spoilers/770597)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-hear-often-glee-started-out-good-great-but-got-worse-when-did-glee-jump-the-shark-spoilers/770597 "2016-12-09T04:06:32Z")
I’m watching through Glee currently. I’m in season three right now, back when I have heard and read that it was still fairly good. After season three, though, I’ve heard/read that there is a very sharp decline in quality… --- ## [CW TV Superhero 4-way Crossover 2016 (Spoilers after airing)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cw-tv-superhero-4-way-crossover-2016-spoilers-after-airing/772408)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cw-tv-superhero-4-way-crossover-2016-spoilers-after-airing/772408 "2016-12-09T04:00:26Z")
Heroes vs Aliens trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQD0FF15zrI Entertainment Weekly cover: http://www.ew.com/sites/default/files/styles/tout\_image\_gallery\_612/public/1478716418/0055006611-EW-1440\_459x612.jpg?itok… --- ## [What are these delicacies The Algerian Baker is making?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-delicacies-the-algerian-baker-is-making/774251)
**Author:** [@brujaja](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brujaja)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 3:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-these-delicacies-the-algerian-baker-is-making/774251 "2016-12-09T03:57:23Z")
Oakland, California, where I work, has a wonderful Middle Eastern grocery/cafe called The Oasis. Fairly recently, they added a dessert counter which, according to local gossip, has a baker from Algeria. He is making all … --- ## [Nuts to you!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuts-to-you/774122)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nuts-to-you/774122 "2016-12-09T00:43:07Z")
To me, especially around holiday season, the hazelnut is the perfect nut. It’s delicious on it’s own, shelled in it’s native state. But even better, as nature intended, surrounded by dark chocolate. Now you. Share yo… --- ## [What movies or TV shows feature bad general American accents?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movies-or-tv-shows-feature-bad-general-american-accents/763597)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2016, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movies-or-tv-shows-feature-bad-general-american-accents/763597 "2016-12-09T00:13:54Z")
I sometimes read about an American actor playing a role of someone from another English speaking country as having done poor job due to a bad accent. I’ve read about this occurring with American actors portraying British… --- ## [Ok Everyone, Light Up the Torches and Get Your Pitchforks, They Changed Mt. Dew Game Fuel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-everyone-light-up-the-torches-and-get-your-pitchforks-they-changed-mt-dew-game-fuel/773634)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-everyone-light-up-the-torches-and-get-your-pitchforks-they-changed-mt-dew-game-fuel/773634 "2016-12-08T23:10:12Z")
Other than Baja Blast, I would venture to say Game Fuel is my favorite Dew Flavor. The mix of cherry and orange is so good! That’s why I got so excited when I saw it in the store. I bought 2 packs without even thinking! … --- ## [Unemployed Brits in Fiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unemployed-brits-in-fiction/774011)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unemployed-brits-in-fiction/774011 "2016-12-08T23:00:04Z")
I guess that would be the title. I am reading a bunch of turn of the century purple prose and hit a string of stuff set in the 1800s in Britain. It seems like there are a fair number of characters that have no jobs but s… --- ## ["Stan Against Evil" -- Thoughts on this show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stan-against-evil-thoughts-on-this-show/774054)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stan-against-evil-thoughts-on-this-show/774054 "2016-12-08T21:49:08Z")
Has any one else tuned into the show “Stan Against Evil”? I thought it was silly, but fun. --- ## [Identify this episode (possibly Alfred Hitchcock presents)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-episode-possibly-alfred-hitchcock-presents/773991)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-episode-possibly-alfred-hitchcock-presents/773991 "2016-12-08T21:16:54Z")
I recall seeing this as a kid on TV. It was in black and white and I’m pretty sure it was an episode of an anthology show, not a stand alone movie. Plot summary: Two people (probably boyfriend and girlfriend) rob someo… --- ## [Best water you've ever tasted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-water-youve-ever-tasted/773993)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-water-youve-ever-tasted/773993 "2016-12-08T20:49:43Z")
Often times people deride drinking bottled water because a lot of it is bottled from a municipal water system (the tap). However, not all tap water is equal. I’ve traveled far more than any person should and have drunk a… --- ## [Help me figure out what these books are.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-what-these-books-are/774167)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-figure-out-what-these-books-are/774167 "2016-12-08T19:57:35Z")
I’ve been trying to find a series of two (although there may be more in the series, I don’t know. I’ve only just ever owned two) books that I loved as a teenager. Here is what I know about them: \[ul\] \[li\]First of all,… --- ## [Oldest movie with a living cast member?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-movie-with-a-living-cast-member/774171)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-movie-with-a-living-cast-member/774171 "2016-12-08T19:08:48Z")
I read an article about the last living person born in the 1800s (Emma Morano, 117 years old). Just a little before this, me and hubby were watching Holiday Inn and I remarked, “I think they’re all dead” and, sure enough… --- ## [The Walking Dead; 7.07 "Sing Me a Song" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-07-sing-me-a-song-open-spoilers/773887)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-07-sing-me-a-song-open-spoilers/773887 "2016-12-08T16:52:38Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] A deeper look at the Sanctuary and the world of the Saviors; members of Alexandria look for supplies. \[/QUOTE\] Chandler Riggs, Gale Anne Hurd, & Josh Homme are on Talking Dead. --- ## [Short ribs - what am I missing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-ribs-what-am-i-missing/774041)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-ribs-what-am-i-missing/774041 "2016-12-08T16:12:50Z")
I’ve ordered short ribs at several different good restaurants before, all tapas-style places, probably a half dozen times, and frankly I just don’t get it. Each time I’ve been brought a sauce-drenched block of bone and … --- ## [Anybody watch the "long banned" John Ford December 7th movie on TCM?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watch-the-long-banned-john-ford-december-7th-movie-on-tcm/774172)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watch-the-long-banned-john-ford-december-7th-movie-on-tcm/774172 "2016-12-08T07:17:47Z")
Wow. That was poor. The first half, I won’t even bother with. A product of its time and circumstance, to be sure. But the editing and the photography were horrible, even by 1943 standards. Banned for being a threat to mo… --- ## [Unusual fountain drinks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-fountain-drinks/771508)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-fountain-drinks/771508 "2016-12-08T06:06:02Z")
For the first time ever I saw Vernor’s ginger ale served as a fountain drink. It was at a Halo Burger restaurant near Birch Run/Frankenmuth. Ever see Moxie, Cheerwine, or any other second or third tier (i.e. non-Coke/Pe… --- ## [Bands or musicians you like that should reduce their output.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-or-musicians-you-like-that-should-reduce-their-output/773884)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2016, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-or-musicians-you-like-that-should-reduce-their-output/773884 "2016-12-08T02:42:00Z")
Buckethead does not count. :smiley: I mean, he’s just slamming out jam sessions, isn’t he? If not, he’s the clear winner and patron saint. I know no one who values his ludicrous output. I wish some bands put out more … --- ## [Game of Thrones/Westworld Crossover - would it be any good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-westworld-crossover-would-it-be-any-good/774042)
**Author:** [@edwards\_beard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/edwards_beard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-westworld-crossover-would-it-be-any-good/774042 "2016-12-07T23:40:47Z")
Now that Season 1 of Westworld is being dissected, while going around and reading different things…I stumbled across a story about George RR Martin pitching a Game Of Thrones Westworld crossover. (The link button isn’t … --- ## [And now his watch has ended: Peter Vaughan, of Game of Thrones and Porridge, dead at 93](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-his-watch-has-ended-peter-vaughan-of-game-of-thrones-and-porridge-dead-at-93/774047)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2016, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-his-watch-has-ended-peter-vaughan-of-game-of-thrones-and-porridge-dead-at-93/774047 "2016-12-07T22:45:41Z")
Story I knew him as Maester Aemon. And now his watch is ended for reals. :frowning: RIP buddy. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=798) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=800)