# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=803 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 804 --- ## [Is there any use for the lower temperature oven settings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-use-for-the-lower-temperature-oven-settings/773340)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-use-for-the-lower-temperature-oven-settings/773340 "2016-11-30T11:29:53Z")
I’ve occasionally set my electric oven to minimum (170°F) to keep stuff warm, but otherwise I can’t remember ever cooking anything at less than 325°. Is there anything you would want to cook at, say 250°? --- ## [Why are there no topical, humor oriented shows like the "Daily Show" for conservatives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-no-topical-humor-oriented-shows-like-the-daily-show-for-conservatives/773247)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-no-topical-humor-oriented-shows-like-the-daily-show-for-conservatives/773247 "2016-11-30T08:13:05Z")
People willing to vote for Trump are close to 50% of the country so there is a large potential audience of conservatives out there. I know there are country style comedians and some decent non-country clean comedians lik… --- ## [In Search of ... a time sink](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-search-of-a-time-sink/773427)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-search-of-a-time-sink/773427 "2016-11-30T03:43:24Z")
A couple years ago I had a bookmarked site for an online time wasting activity. It was a very slow moving bunch of microbe looking things swimming around in different levels. You sort of dragged your cursor around and at… --- ## [Does anyone know the name of this movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-name-of-this-movie/773423)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-know-the-name-of-this-movie/773423 "2016-11-30T03:18:12Z")
I forget most of the details. The only thing I remember is near the end there was a scene where someone (a woman I think) put her head in large box that may have had a religious marking on it (I think it had a cross on i… --- ## [1950 TV private eye programs on DVD](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1950-tv-private-eye-programs-on-dvd/773429)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/1950-tv-private-eye-programs-on-dvd/773429 "2016-11-30T01:11:36Z")
I’ve watched Johnny Staccato, Darren McGavin’s Mike Hammer and Peter Gunn. What other 1950s-1960s PI shows are available on DVD? --- ## [would the ramones been as popular if](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-the-ramones-been-as-popular-if/773370)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-the-ramones-been-as-popular-if/773370 "2016-11-29T23:08:14Z")
Dee Dee and joey hadn’t switched positions ? As I was playing my dog eared cd of mania the other day and was singing along to Chinese rock someone brought up the fact that joey was the guitarist originally and dee was … --- ## [Starz wants me to subscribe. So they tempt me with steaming shit.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starz-wants-me-to-subscribe-so-they-tempt-me-with-steaming-shit/773358)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starz-wants-me-to-subscribe-so-they-tempt-me-with-steaming-shit/773358 "2016-11-29T17:08:56Z")
Another “free” preview of premium channels this week. Starz. They want me to pay for this shit. They entice me with 30 year old crap movies. Followed by 10 year old SHIT movies! I’m not even going to embarrass myself b… --- ## [Was the original Star Trek TV series taped?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-original-star-trek-tv-series-taped/773368)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 7:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-original-star-trek-tv-series-taped/773368 "2016-11-29T07:53:04Z")
Or was it shot on film? If film, what format did TV use, 16mm, 35mm, or…? Dennis --- ## [Do you like sriracha sauce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-sriracha-sauce/736296)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-sriracha-sauce/736296 "2016-11-29T05:55:55Z")
I’m rapidly coming to the realization that pretty much all foods only exist to serve as a transportation vessel…to get the Huy Fong sriracha sauce from the bottle to my mouth. --- ## [Pre-Code Hollywood Films](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-code-hollywood-films/773040)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-code-hollywood-films/773040 "2016-11-29T05:20:44Z")
The children and I watched the original (1931) Frankenstein film last night. While reading the wiki article on film, I noticed it called the film “pre-code.” I had no idea what “pre-code” meant, so I read the wiki page … --- ## [Is there a definitive German-language version of "Stille Nacht"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-definitive-german-language-version-of-stille-nacht/773318)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-definitive-german-language-version-of-stille-nacht/773318 "2016-11-29T05:16:32Z")
Was looking through this old thread and wondered about “Stille Nacht” (English: Silent Night). Now, it’s a very famous song that’s been recorded thousands of times in many languages. What I am wondering about, specifica… --- ## [Are the 2 singers in this track singing different notes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-2-singers-in-this-track-singing-different-notes/772957)
**Author:** [@Saffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saffer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-the-2-singers-in-this-track-singing-different-notes/772957 "2016-11-29T04:59:18Z")
I was listening to a KT Tunstall song \[11. Heal Over - Eye to the Telescope - YouTube\](Youtube link) and it occurred to me that the 2 singers might not be singing the same notes. If you listen to it, the 2nd singer on… --- ## [Savannah, GA - Restaurant Recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/savannah-ga-restaurant-recommendations/772986)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 4:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/savannah-ga-restaurant-recommendations/772986 "2016-11-29T04:06:58Z")
Some friends and I are spending New Year’s Eve weekend in Savannah. I’d love to hear some names of good restaurants to try out. Can be anything for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Cheap or expensive. As long as the food is g… --- ## [Unusual songs about food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-songs-about-food/772815)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2016, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unusual-songs-about-food/772815 "2016-11-29T01:46:45Z")
It’s the biggest eating day of the year tomorrow, so why not. And no Wiki lists, please. I suggest: Salt Peanuts, Dizzy Gillespie Potato Chips, Slim Gaillard --- ## [Recommend a very dark honey I can get online.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-very-dark-honey-i-can-get-online/773093)
**Author:** [@Deeg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Deeg)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-very-dark-honey-i-can-get-online/773093 "2016-11-28T23:11:43Z")
Someone in my family likes dark honey and I want to get them some for Christmas. Any suggestions? --- ## [Is there any good streaming 4K Content out there?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-good-streaming-4k-content-out-there/773285)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-good-streaming-4k-content-out-there/773285 "2016-11-28T22:17:36Z")
Got a new 55" 4K TV. I would have been fine with 1080P but with the deals it was cheaper to go 4K. Looking around there’s not much content available outside of 4K Blu-rays. It has a 4K Chromecast built-in, so I can cast… --- ## [Surf guitar version of the Grinch theme?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surf-guitar-version-of-the-grinch-theme/773307)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/surf-guitar-version-of-the-grinch-theme/773307 "2016-11-28T21:03:45Z")
A co-worker was telling me about a surf-style guitar instrumental version of “You’re a Mean One Mr. Grinch” that he thought was really cool. He thought it might be Dick Dale, but I’ve been unable to confirm that. Googli… --- ## [How do scriptwriters earn money starting out?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-scriptwriters-earn-money-starting-out/773015)
**Author:** [@Clarence01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clarence01)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-scriptwriters-earn-money-starting-out/773015 "2016-11-28T17:02:37Z")
How do scriptwriters trade their scripts for cash? This is unlike a traditional employer-employee-interview situation, isn’t it? So how/where does someone start in this business? --- ## [Was there ever another show like Que Pasa USA?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-there-ever-another-show-like-que-pasa-usa/773272)
**Author:** [@Arkcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arkcon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-there-ever-another-show-like-que-pasa-usa/773272 "2016-11-28T17:00:15Z")
Castro’s passing has reminded me of this old TV show, I used to see it on PBS back in the early 1980’s. Basically, it was your typical family-based, sitcom, with a laugh track, and ridiculous contrived situations. It’s… --- ## [The Flash S03E07: Killer Frost](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-s03e07-killer-frost/772797)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-s03e07-killer-frost/772797 "2016-11-28T16:07:54Z")
Kevin Smith returns to The Flash. I think the producers gave him this episode partly as a way to make up for his previous episode, where he directed Danielle Panabaker for all of about 5 minutes of screen time. Also, K… --- ## [Suggest me some TV shows to watch at the gym](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-me-some-tv-shows-to-watch-at-the-gym/772174)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suggest-me-some-tv-shows-to-watch-at-the-gym/772174 "2016-11-28T15:59:00Z")
These days the only time I get to watch anything is when I am on the exercise bike at the gym, so I look forward to this time as a chance to catch up on some excellent TV series. Some of the recent ones I have seen are B… --- ## [In this TV show, you can bet most peoples' favorite character is probably....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-this-tv-show-you-can-bet-most-peoples-favorite-character-is-probably/773103 "2016-11-28T14:37:40Z")
When you think of a specific TV show, who is the character you think that the majority would say is their favorite? Not who YOUR favorite character is, but the one you’d predict most viewers of that show would say their… --- ## [I've been on this binge for Mary Callender pot pies.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-on-this-binge-for-mary-callender-pot-pies/772847)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 10:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-been-on-this-binge-for-mary-callender-pot-pies/772847 "2016-11-28T10:11:19Z")
So, after not eating a pot pie for decades I bought a couple Mary Callander’s pot pies. They take about 10 minutes to microwave but they are damn tasty! I gave a quick glance to the calorie count on the box, 5-600, not s… --- ## [Name a television character hated at first, but who grows on you over time (SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-a-television-character-hated-at-first-but-who-grows-on-you-over-time-spoilers/772689)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2016, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-a-television-character-hated-at-first-but-who-grows-on-you-over-time-spoilers/772689 "2016-11-28T03:40:12Z")
Who is a character from any show that you hated or that was a bad guy for a long time, but that–over another long period of time–slowly grew on you or turned into more of a good character or, at the very least, a bit mor… --- ## [Latest stupid commercial thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-stupid-commercial-thread/629102)
**Author:** [@crypto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crypto)\ **Replies:** 713\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2016, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-stupid-commercial-thread/629102 "2016-11-27T23:36:13Z")
Ok, WTF is it with Miller LITE thinking it is cool to open a can with the standard flip tab, but THEN, you have to poke a hole in the top to make it flow better? Anyone feeling cheated when they open up their can of bee… --- ## [The Walking Dead; 7.05 "Go Getters" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-05-go-getters-open-spoilers/772611)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2016, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-05-go-getters-open-spoilers/772611 "2016-11-27T23:13:39Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] Saddled with grief, members of the group try to find safety at the Hilltop before it’s too late. \[/QUOTE\] Tom Payne, Xander Berkeley, & Kevin Smith are on Talking Dead. --- ## [For Marx Brothers completists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-marx-brothers-completists/773001)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2016, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-marx-brothers-completists/773001 "2016-11-27T22:51:02Z")
The Incredible Jewel Robbery is online on Shout-TV. It’s one of the last appearances of Harpo, Chico, and Groucho together (though Groucho only has a cameo). It’s basically a silent film. Not their best work, but with a… --- ## [GNR, You Could Be Mine cover...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gnr-you-could-be-mine-cover/772866)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2016, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gnr-you-could-be-mine-cover/772866 "2016-11-27T19:17:40Z")
You Could Be Mine --- ## [Starring Fidel Castro](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starring-fidel-castro/773168)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2016, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/starring-fidel-castro/773168 "2016-11-27T17:06:10Z")
Now that the Cuban leader has passed on, I just wanted to take note of the many portrayals of Castro or a suspiciously Castro-like character. The Latin-American Beaded revolutionary became kind of a stock character in 19… --- ## [How adult & risque did mainstream movies get i pre-code Hollywood?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-adult-risque-did-mainstream-movies-get-i-pre-code-hollywood/773105)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2016, 3:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-adult-risque-did-mainstream-movies-get-i-pre-code-hollywood/773105 "2016-11-27T03:05:54Z")
Re film censorship in the US in the Pre-Code Hollywood era before American movies got actively censored what was the raciest mainstream fare that was offered to general audiences? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=802) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=804)