# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=806 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 807 --- ## [Deutschland 83 (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deutschland-83-spoilers/772637)
**Author:** [@Pedro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pedro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 3:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deutschland-83-spoilers/772637 "2016-11-21T15:18:18Z")
Anyone seen this? It has rave reviews online so I was anticipating getting wowed with a great spycraft period show and… what an unbelievable piece of dreck. Practically every scene you are constantly slapped in the face… --- ## ['Splain this Far Side cartoon to me.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/splain-this-far-side-cartoon-to-me/346223)
**Author:** [@Mindfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mindfield)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/splain-this-far-side-cartoon-to-me/346223 "2016-11-21T14:45:41Z")
Okay. Maybe I’m a moron, or maybe the gag employs a colloquialism that’s before my time, but I just never got it and it’s nagged at me for years. Two officers are interrogating some mob guy, and the one turns to the ot… --- ## [What Tom Clancy got right, and what he got wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tom-clancy-got-right-and-what-he-got-wrong/392650)
**Author:** [@Subway\_Prophet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Subway_Prophet)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tom-clancy-got-right-and-what-he-got-wrong/392650 "2016-11-21T04:45:37Z")
…In a technical sense, I mean. Inspired by this thread. As much as I love to rag on Clancy as a writer, he’s done a fair amount of research on many technical aspects of the world’s militaries. I want to list as much a… --- ## [Louder than Bombs-Movie, anyone seen it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/louder-than-bombs-movie-anyone-seen-it/772569)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/louder-than-bombs-movie-anyone-seen-it/772569 "2016-11-21T04:20:08Z")
Just saw this movie today (Louder Than Bombs (2015) - IMDb).Has Gabriel Byrne, Isabelle Huppert and Jesse Eisenberg. Interesting story about adolescence and middle age and coming to terms with loss, but the whole Terran… --- ## ["Method" Directing / Getting an Actor's Performance By Real-Life Constraints](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/method-directing-getting-an-actors-performance-by-real-life-constraints/769013)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2016, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/method-directing-getting-an-actors-performance-by-real-life-constraints/769013 "2016-11-21T02:49:21Z")
In ITV’s “Broadchurch,” Series 1, the story revolves around the discovery of a dead child and the subsequent murder investigation. The actors were not told the identity of the murder as the show progressed; the performer… --- ## [Movie Colorization Technology](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-colorization-technology/772353)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-colorization-technology/772353 "2016-11-20T22:58:55Z")
I’m not sure where this question belongs, so I thought I would start here. :slight\_smile: Here’s a link to some colorized snippets that were posted on YouTube from the Beatles’s movie A Hard Day’s Night which was origin… --- ## [Breakfast burritos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breakfast-burritos/772480)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breakfast-burritos/772480 "2016-11-20T22:52:08Z")
In the mid-'80s to early-'90s, there was a catering truck run by a nice Filipina, that made the best breakfast burritos. And they were huge. The tortilla must have been a foot across. Inside there were two over-easy e… --- ## [Jack Chick has died.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-chick-has-died/769627)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-chick-has-died/769627 "2016-11-20T22:02:28Z")
Let’s see. Comic-maker, King James only guy, Catholic(at least Pope) hater guy, Dungeons and Dragons hater guy, guy who hardly ever took photos of himself for some reason. My Mom and Dad, who meant very well, made me q… --- ## [Kate Bush: London dates announced!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-bush-london-dates-announced/684226)
**Author:** [@BrokenBriton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrokenBriton)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-bush-london-dates-announced/684226 "2016-11-20T21:09:06Z")
It’s only been about 33 years, and even then … well, she was so young. The intervening time has lifted her to an almost mythical status so it’s a big deal. No way would she even contemplate this unless everything was sor… --- ## [Chili con carne - how do you do it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chili-con-carne-how-do-you-do-it/772102)
**Author:** [@MrLee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrLee)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chili-con-carne-how-do-you-do-it/772102 "2016-11-20T15:09:10Z")
(As a pre-amble/disclaimer, I’d like to start with the following: There is no best/only/authentic way to do a chili; rather, we all have our own ways, which are no better or worse than any other…) What are your thoughts… --- ## [What to do with green cherry tomatoes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-green-cherry-tomatoes/772505)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-to-do-with-green-cherry-tomatoes/772505 "2016-11-20T14:30:54Z")
So frost is finally hitting tonight here, and we went out this afternoon to madly pick the last of the tomatoes and peppers (can I tell you how bizarre it is to still have tomatoes ripening on the vine the weekend before… --- ## ["The Night Manager" on AMC; miniseries thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-night-manager-on-amc-miniseries-thread/752672)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 7:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-night-manager-on-amc-miniseries-thread/752672 "2016-11-20T07:34:10Z")
I wasn’t planning on watching this as it seemed over-hyped, but it got a pretty good review on NPR this morning, so I think I’ll give it a try. I’ve never watched whatever medical show Hugh Laurie is famous for, and I d… --- ## [Who is the artist of this painting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-artist-of-this-painting/772502)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 3:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-artist-of-this-painting/772502 "2016-11-20T03:46:40Z")
In this Huff Po article there is the linked painting below in the header. My google fu is not helping me. Who is the painter? --- ## [Best Animated Children's Shows - Last 5 Years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-animated-childrens-shows-last-5-years/772171)
**Author:** [@Malthus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malthus)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2016, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-animated-childrens-shows-last-5-years/772171 "2016-11-20T02:10:44Z")
I’m collecting recommendations here for my kid, who is nearly 11. He’s a big fan of Gravity Falls and Star vs. The Forces of Evil, both Disney shows (albeit not standard Disney fare). I’ve head lots of good things abou… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 10, Episode 9 (November 17, 2016) -- "The Geology Elevation"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-9-november-17-2016-the-geology-elevation/772293)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-9-november-17-2016-the-geology-elevation/772293 "2016-11-19T23:48:03Z")
I am starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## [Need help/ideas on self publishing a non-fiction book on cemeteries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-ideas-on-self-publishing-a-non-fiction-book-on-cemeteries/772291)
**Author:** [@Edward\_The\_Head](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Edward_The_Head)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-help-ideas-on-self-publishing-a-non-fiction-book-on-cemeteries/772291 "2016-11-19T22:29:20Z")
I’ve been thinking about doing a book/set of books, on the local family cemeteries. I’ve already done a lot of the research and taken a lot of photographs of the stones. What I need now are some pointers and suggestions.… --- ## [R.I.P. Sharon Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-sharon-jones/772398)
**Author:** [@zoog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-sharon-jones/772398 "2016-11-19T20:38:13Z")
The great Sharon Jones has checked out after a tough battle with pancreatic cancer. Seriously - fuck 2016. --- ## [SNL; does Baldwin keep playing Trump?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-does-baldwin-keep-playing-trump/771437)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-does-baldwin-keep-playing-trump/771437 "2016-11-19T18:59:42Z")
So is Alec Baldwin going to keep doing the Trump impressions for the rest of the season or will they have a cast member take over? --- ## [Heinlein quote about abandoning possessions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heinlein-quote-about-abandoning-possessions/771514)
**Author:** [@NoCoolUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoCoolUserName)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heinlein-quote-about-abandoning-possessions/771514 "2016-11-19T18:52:40Z")
My google-fu is weak. It’s something like “anyone who cannot abandon their possessions at need is in fetters” but I’m not finding it. --- ## [Where does this sample from an old rap song come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-this-sample-from-an-old-rap-song-come-from/772442)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-does-this-sample-from-an-old-rap-song-come-from/772442 "2016-11-19T18:47:43Z")
Kurtis Blow’s The Breaks has a percussion break (of course) at about 1:27. Does anyone know what song it comes from? --- ## [Earning Army "Points": The Arts and Reality](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earning-army-points-the-arts-and-reality/772402)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 5:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earning-army-points-the-arts-and-reality/772402 "2016-11-19T05:21:50Z")
I am posting this here since a previous Army question sparked from pop culture got bumped here, even though the question was factual. So, here goes: In both Catch-22 and MASH, they mention having to earn “points” or “cr… --- ## [Recommend a fun novel with complex characters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-fun-novel-with-complex-characters/772004)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-fun-novel-with-complex-characters/772004 "2016-11-19T04:52:01Z")
It’s my turn to pick the next bookclub read and the November blahs are on so I’d prefer something fun to read. Bookclub debate/discussion is far more interesting if the characters are complex so that’s a priority as wel… --- ## [Thanksgiving-themed horror, fantasy, or sci-fi?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-themed-horror-fantasy-or-sci-fi/771780)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 3:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-themed-horror-fantasy-or-sci-fi/771780 "2016-11-19T03:39:36Z")
BTVS has an awesome Thanksgiving episode called “Pangs.” \*\*Scream Queens \*\*did a Thanksgiving episode last year called “Ghost Stories.” I think Charmed and \*\*the Vampire Diaries \*\*had Thanksgiving episodes too. And I ow… --- ## [Who is the best-known comic-book character?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-best-known-comic-book-character/770642)
**Author:** [@Pliam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pliam)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-best-known-comic-book-character/770642 "2016-11-19T02:08:56Z")
Please move this to another forum if there is a more appropriate one, but I was looking for a factual answer, and was not sure where this would fit. I was having an argument with a friend about this, and it was difficul… --- ## [TransParent. Is the whole family awful or is it me?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transparent-is-the-whole-family-awful-or-is-it-me/772111)
**Author:** [@Lee\_Q](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lee_Q)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transparent-is-the-whole-family-awful-or-is-it-me/772111 "2016-11-18T22:44:32Z")
I’ve watched nearly all episodes from each season so far, though I skipped some during season 2. I love the theme of the show and for the most part how it deals with trans issues. But man oh man are these people unlikabl… --- ## [Tonight's Washington Week to be a tribute](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tonights-washington-week-to-be-a-tribute/772372)
**Author:** [@Doug\_Bowe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_Bowe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tonights-washington-week-to-be-a-tribute/772372 "2016-11-18T21:42:32Z")
From our local PBS station Washington Week with Gwen Ifill: A Tribute to a Life Well Lived Friday, November 18, 2016 Michelle Norris (formerly of NPR and former WW panelist) who was one of Gwen’s closest and oldest f… --- ## [Who's the current Bob Hope?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-current-bob-hope/772014)
**Author:** [@Lemur866](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lemur866)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-current-bob-hope/772014 "2016-11-18T20:07:42Z")
When I was a kid in the 70s, Bob Hope was everywhere. Not as a comedian, not as a comedic actor, not as anything, actually. He was famous for a bunch of movies he made back in the Before Times, but those movies were ne… --- ## [Uplifting movies to make me feel good about the world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uplifting-movies-to-make-me-feel-good-about-the-world/771236)
**Author:** [@Tired\_and\_Cranky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tired_and_Cranky)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uplifting-movies-to-make-me-feel-good-about-the-world/771236 "2016-11-18T18:05:30Z")
In light of recent events, I could use some uplifting movie suggestions. I would really appreciate some where it seems the world is a little better at the end than at the beginning. Extra credit if they are streaming on … --- ## [Movie or Tv memorabilia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-or-tv-memorabilia/772278)
**Author:** [@Vicsage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vicsage)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-or-tv-memorabilia/772278 "2016-11-18T15:14:40Z")
If you could have one piece of movie or TV memorabilia what would you want? For me its the Time Machine from the original movie. And from TV, I would love to have the portrait of Barnabas Collins from the classic Dark … --- ## [What's for supper?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-supper/769549)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2016, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-supper/769549 "2016-11-18T04:37:56Z")
Rainy fall evening, the bolognese sauce is cooking, Mrs Piper and I are nibbling muffaletta on crackers, drinking red wine and listening to Yo-Yo Ma. What’s up in your kitchen? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=805) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=807)