# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=808 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 809 --- ## [Kiefer Sutherland predicts the future!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kiefer-sutherland-predicts-the-future/772072)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kiefer-sutherland-predicts-the-future/772072 "2016-11-15T17:20:58Z")
Something that just occurred to me: In 2001 24 premiered literally days after 9/11 but of course was conceived and created before that, before Terrorism became the focus of our culture. In 2016 Designated Survivor prem… --- ## [Coca-Cola Orange (and other interesting soft drinks)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-orange-and-other-interesting-soft-drinks/761215)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-orange-and-other-interesting-soft-drinks/761215 "2016-11-15T16:05:17Z")
Yesterday I went in to the relatively newly-opened Wendy’s here at work. They have one of those single-nozzle soda fountains with the touch screen. One of the options was “Coca-Cola Orange.” Having never seen or heard… --- ## [Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors - fan thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drew-holcomb-the-neighbors-fan-thread/772063)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drew-holcomb-the-neighbors-fan-thread/772063 "2016-11-15T16:05:13Z")
It’s extremely rare for me to find a modern group that I can get this excited about. I found this Acoustic group on youtube that just blows me away. They’ve been around about 10 years. That’s pretty new music for me. … --- ## [SNL 11.12.16 - Dave Chapelle hosts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-11-12-16-dave-chapelle-hosts/771771)
**Author:** [@Kolak\_of\_Twilo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kolak_of_Twilo)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snl-11-12-16-dave-chapelle-hosts/771771 "2016-11-15T15:29:46Z")
Ok, great cold open and Chapelle’s monologue was just what it needed to be. This election night sketch is just a little too close to what the reality was for a lot of us I suspect. --- ## [What genre of music is Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-frank-sinatra-and-tony-bennett/177708)
**Author:** [@syncrolecyne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/syncrolecyne)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 11:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-genre-of-music-is-frank-sinatra-and-tony-bennett/177708 "2016-11-15T11:24:06Z")
…and other such singers? (Sammy Davis Jr., Mel Tormé, Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr.). I always thought they would be considered Jazz singers, yet I don’t think they fit the purists’ definition of Jazz (they generally… --- ## [Thanksgiving: so what's new, this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-so-whats-new-this-year/771813)
**Author:** [@Arkcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arkcon)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-so-whats-new-this-year/771813 "2016-11-15T04:47:10Z")
I’m planning out my Thanksgiving dinner, and I’ve picked out two new things. I’m going to deep fry a turkey breast (in addition to my regular turkey recipes) and I’m going to do the Green Bean Casserole, which I didn’t … --- ## ['Wife, isn't River Monsters the greatest show ever?'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wife-isnt-river-monsters-the-greatest-show-ever/771912)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wife-isnt-river-monsters-the-greatest-show-ever/771912 "2016-11-15T03:42:59Z")
Fish. Fishing. Fish with interesting jaw bones, her wheelhouse. Fish as horrid as our Little Girls. It’s why I got cable for her. “Yes.” --- ## [RIP: Leon Russell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-leon-russell/771814)
**Author:** [@LH75](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LH75)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-leon-russell/771814 "2016-11-15T01:18:07Z")
2016 sucks! --- ## [Appreciation of Real Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/appreciation-of-real-honey/771781)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2016, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/appreciation-of-real-honey/771781 "2016-11-15T00:26:22Z")
About 2 months ago I stopped at a rest area on the New York State Thruway. In front of the entrance, there was a stand that had a bunch of jars of honey for sale. I started talking to the chap next to the stand who sta… --- ## [Foods you came to like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-you-came-to-like/771782)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/foods-you-came-to-like/771782 "2016-11-14T23:25:21Z")
What are foods you initially disliked, but now enjoy? For me, it’s really weird: Peanut butter. I used to be actively repulsed by peanut butter. The mere smell of it used to turn my stomach, and I couldn’t seriously con… --- ## [After you deep fry your turkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-you-deep-fry-your-turkey/771826)
**Author:** [@Arkcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arkcon)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/after-you-deep-fry-your-turkey/771826 "2016-11-14T23:16:05Z")
What next? I know people cool, filter and store oil for reuse, no matter what they’re frying, but I rarely deep fry. But you have an abundance of oil, piping hot, and full of turkey goodness. Does anyone have experien… --- ## [Rewatching the Jellico-Riker dynamic in "Chains of Command"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rewatching-the-jellico-riker-dynamic-in-chains-of-command/771665)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rewatching-the-jellico-riker-dynamic-in-chains-of-command/771665 "2016-11-14T23:00:40Z")
Wow…with time Riker looks even worse. “I’m just going to sit in my quarters like a princess waiting to be asked.” God, Cox should have just smirked at Riker and instead of making it look so difficult to put HIS pride as… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 10, Episode 8 (November 10, 2016) -- "The Brain Bowl Incubation"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-8-november-10-2016-the-brain-bowl-incubation/771420)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-8-november-10-2016-the-brain-bowl-incubation/771420 "2016-11-14T17:51:56Z")
I am starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## [Examples of movie/TV gangsters practicing shooting skills?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/examples-of-movie-tv-gangsters-practicing-shooting-skills/770761)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/examples-of-movie-tv-gangsters-practicing-shooting-skills/770761 "2016-11-14T16:01:50Z")
I don’t know why this thought crossed my mind today. The only example I’m remembering at the moment is in The Wire where some of the gang members were in a ravine by a creek shooting bottles. May have been Chris and Snoo… --- ## [Bill Burr's take on the election is hilarious](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-burrs-take-on-the-election-is-hilarious/771944)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-burrs-take-on-the-election-is-hilarious/771944 "2016-11-14T14:39:12Z")
I am in tears from watching this interview.\* Full interview. (\*sorta-legally-purchased weed may or may not be helping) --- ## [The Strain; season 3 (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-strain-season-3-open-spoilers/764359)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-strain-season-3-open-spoilers/764359 "2016-11-14T14:37:35Z")
Season 3 starts tonight on FX. --- ## [The most depressing novel you ever read](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-depressing-novel-you-ever-read/765209)
**Author:** [@Waltzes\_with\_Cacti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waltzes_with_Cacti)\ **Replies:** 249\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-depressing-novel-you-ever-read/765209 "2016-11-14T08:12:44Z")
What’s the most depressing work of fiction that you ever read? Mine is Dalton Trumbo’s 1939 novel Johnny Got His Gun about a US serviceman who has lost his limbs and his voice in combat but whose mind is fully functioni… --- ## [Hollywood got it right!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hollywood-got-it-right/770616)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hollywood-got-it-right/770616 "2016-11-14T04:30:09Z")
So we’ve seen a few threads lately that talk about aspects of TV and movies that are inaccurate or just plain wrong. Car crashes and exaggerated explosions, recovering from injuries to easily, hot wiring cars etc . For… --- ## [Name for this kind of rhythm background?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-for-this-kind-of-rhythm-background/771228)
**Author:** [@Gary\_T](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_T)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-for-this-kind-of-rhythm-background/771228 "2016-11-14T04:17:43Z")
Is there a name for the type of driving rhythm found in “Nadine” (after the first four seconds) and “Don’t You Just Know It”? Any tips for playing it on a guitar (acoustic), for a guy who so far just strums chords? --- ## [Skating Music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skating-music/771441)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 3:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/skating-music/771441 "2016-11-14T03:34:03Z")
My partial supervisor (“for 37 seconds a day”) has taken to playing music in what Lem called, “my wheelhouse,” Fifties to seventies R&B and Soul. Maybe he’s trying to impress his new girlfriend, who doesn’t realize he’s… --- ## [Is it time yet for us to start getting tired of Bill Murray?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-yet-for-us-to-start-getting-tired-of-bill-murray/770807)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-time-yet-for-us-to-start-getting-tired-of-bill-murray/770807 "2016-11-14T02:52:01Z")
I know, he’s a fun and funny guy, we’d all like to be his bud, and he’s the good kind of whacky. But these days I can’t swing a dead 'possum without it slapping against Bill photobombing a wedding, washing someone’s dis… --- ## [Lupita Tovar, star of Spanish DRACULA, dies at 106](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lupita-tovar-star-of-spanish-dracula-dies-at-106/771904)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2016, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lupita-tovar-star-of-spanish-dracula-dies-at-106/771904 "2016-11-14T00:14:39Z")
Wow! I had no idea she was still alive! Lupita was one hot patootie in 1931’s DRACULA…in her low-cut gowns, much sexier than Helen Chandler in the English-speaking role. (The Spanish actors filmed on the same sets a… --- ## [Did any sci-fi predict the echo chamber effect of social media pre-Internet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-any-sci-fi-predict-the-echo-chamber-effect-of-social-media-pre-internet/771602)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-any-sci-fi-predict-the-echo-chamber-effect-of-social-media-pre-internet/771602 "2016-11-13T22:34:42Z")
It’s often said that science fiction accurately predicts most technological changes while whiffing completely on the social consequences of that change. When the Internet was first written about, it was most often cast … --- ## [Doomsday: 10 Ways the World Will End- History Channel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doomsday-10-ways-the-world-will-end-history-channel/771805)
**Author:** [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doomsday-10-ways-the-world-will-end-history-channel/771805 "2016-11-13T22:10:27Z")
Did anyone watch this series? Doomsday: 10 Ways The World Will End I should know better than to watch things like this. This series of shows has me really freaked out. In particular the one about a rogue planet. It … --- ## [Adon Olam Hamilton Style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adon-olam-hamilton-style/771851)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adon-olam-hamilton-style/771851 "2016-11-13T17:08:57Z")
The Adon Olam is a very common closing at Jewish Shabbot services, and it’s recited for night prayers as well. But it’s never sounded like this. May I share, during the bat mitzvah celebration of a New York girl, the A… --- ## [Agents of SHIELD: S4 E5 "Lockup" 10/25/2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s4-e5-lockup-10-25-2016/769748)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 3:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s4-e5-lockup-10-25-2016/769748 "2016-11-13T15:05:06Z")
The SHIELD team goes into a prison to get Robbie’s uncle but Lucy and the Peanuts gang get there first. We start with backstory on the discovery of the Darkhold. In Russia, Darkhold reads you. Apparently the book is sma… --- ## [Help finding a song whose chorus lyrics appear un-searchable; argh!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-a-song-whose-chorus-lyrics-appear-un-searchable-argh/771651)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 12:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-a-song-whose-chorus-lyrics-appear-un-searchable-argh/771651 "2016-11-13T12:33:50Z")
I’m getting too old for this :wink: Heard a new blues song on the radio, recall the lyrics of the chorus, but they are so related to the Great Recession that all I get back is WSJ articles! Too big to fold Too big to … --- ## [First trailer for "Sully"--Miracle on the Hudson movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-trailer-for-sully-miracle-on-the-hudson-movie/758782)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-trailer-for-sully-miracle-on-the-hudson-movie/758782 "2016-11-13T06:03:41Z")
Youtube video here Directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Tom Hanks. I’m going to see it. --- ## [Slawsa! Ever tried it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slawsa-ever-tried-it/771750)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/slawsa-ever-tried-it/771750 "2016-11-13T02:53:57Z")
I bought a jar on a whim when I spotted it at the grocery. Never heard of it before. Pretty much finely chopped cabbage and mustard mixture. I chose the spicy variety but it’s hardly what I would call hot. Eh…not sure I’… --- ## [RIP Robert Vaughn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-robert-vaughn/771521)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-robert-vaughn/771521 "2016-11-13T02:34:02Z")
Man From Uncle and Magnificent Seven actor dies surrounded by his family Damn. 2016 is turning out to be a real downer. My wife gave me the THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. boxed set for Christmas a couple of years ago. I have t… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=807) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=809)