# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=839 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 840 --- ## [Help me identify a fantasy novel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-a-fantasy-novel/763648)
**Author:** [@TSBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TSBG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-a-fantasy-novel/763648 "2016-08-22T23:10:58Z")
I read a novel in the late 70s/early 80s (may have been written earlier, but it seemed contemporary) with the conceit that magic was an ordinary part of everyday modern life. I don’t recall the details of how this was w… --- ## ["All my life" lyrics in a song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-my-life-lyrics-in-a-song/471558)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/all-my-life-lyrics-in-a-song/471558 "2016-08-22T16:14:06Z")
I’ve got an earworm, folks, and I don’t know what song it is :frowning: It’s not “All my Life” by The Foo Fighters Nor is it “All my Life” by K-Ci and Jojo There’s a guy singing and part of the chorus is a guy singing… --- ## [Looking For Time Travel Books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-time-travel-books/762939)
**Author:** [@Hocus\_Pocus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hocus_Pocus)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-time-travel-books/762939 "2016-08-22T15:01:06Z")
I recently read A Murder In Time, which has a female modern day FBI agent transported back to 19th century England & helps solve some murders despite her specialization in IT. I’d like to find additional books like this… --- ## [August tomatoes--does putting them in the fridge ruin them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/august-tomatoes-does-putting-them-in-the-fridge-ruin-them/763036)
**Author:** [@samclem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/samclem)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/august-tomatoes-does-putting-them-in-the-fridge-ruin-them/763036 "2016-08-22T14:11:17Z")
Common wisdom is don’t put fresh tomatoes in the fridge. Why? Does it chemically change them? Give me a scientific cite. Or, can you put a fresh tomato in the fridge, and take it out an hour before you slice it and i… --- ## [Tell me about the Outlander series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-the-outlander-series/630184)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 1:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-the-outlander-series/630184 "2016-08-22T13:52:13Z")
One of my girlfriends is waaaay into this series. Anyone here love it, too? Or hate it? --- ## [Identify this old movie from one scene...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-old-movie-from-one-scene/763604)
**Author:** [@Shakester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shakester)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-this-old-movie-from-one-scene/763604 "2016-08-22T12:27:18Z")
It was on TV when I was a kid, late 70s. Not prime time. It was B&W, as I recall it, and I suspect it was from the 1950s, but it could have been earlier, though probably not much later. I’m pretty sure it was a US film, … --- ## [What is your claim to fame?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-claim-to-fame/762956)
**Author:** [@Hbk4894](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hbk4894)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-claim-to-fame/762956 "2016-08-22T11:50:30Z")
Mine is got a retweet from Mario from Towie --- ## [Did Indiana Jones Dad become immortal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-indiana-jones-dad-become-immortal/314509)
**Author:** [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2005, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-indiana-jones-dad-become-immortal/314509 "2005-07-29T13:19:34Z")
Someone recently brought this up in another forum and now, I’m wondering. In Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade, Jones Sr drinks from the grail cup. Is he now wandering around immortalized as a 65 year old history profe… --- ## [What culinary delight did I re-invent? (meat and bread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-culinary-delight-did-i-re-invent-meat-and-bread/763362)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-culinary-delight-did-i-re-invent-meat-and-bread/763362 "2016-08-22T06:03:02Z")
I have some frozen meatloaf my sister gave me, in individual-sized patties. The first time I made one (baked at 350 for about 45 minutes), it was good. But the pan was a real mess to clean out. Well, the second time I… --- ## [What was the first heavy metal song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-heavy-metal-song/639825)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-heavy-metal-song/639825 "2016-08-22T03:18:08Z")
I tried to convince my son that “I want you (She’s so Heavy)” was a good candidate, but he didn’t buy it. Thoughts? --- ## [Shameless (US) watchers - Please answer a question (possible spoiler)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shameless-us-watchers-please-answer-a-question-possible-spoiler/763489)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shameless-us-watchers-please-answer-a-question-possible-spoiler/763489 "2016-08-22T03:03:19Z")
I watched the first few seasons of Shameless but it somehow got away from me a year or two ago. Now I want to jump back in. Problem is, I’m not sure where to jump. I think the last episode I saw was when Steve/Jimmy was… --- ## [Kill off your favourite Superhero](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kill-off-your-favourite-superhero/762941)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2016, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kill-off-your-favourite-superhero/762941 "2016-08-22T01:19:54Z")
Well it doesn’t have to be your favourite, any superhero will do. We all know that its incredibly difficult to actually kill off a popular superhero, no matter what you do to them they keep coming back. However for the … --- ## [Yahoo View](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yahoo-view/763584)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yahoo-view/763584 "2016-08-21T23:47:05Z")
I’ve been trying out Yahoo View the last few days. It’s different from Hulu, but overall, it seems to be better. The only real negative that I’ve seen so far is that it doesn’t seem to remember your frequent/recent sho… --- ## [Where to buy a Hitachi Magic Wand in store? (need answer fastish)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-buy-a-hitachi-magic-wand-in-store-need-answer-fastish/644887)
**Author:** [@China\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/China_Guy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2012, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-buy-a-hitachi-magic-wand-in-store-need-answer-fastish/644887 "2012-12-23T23:41:30Z")
This multi purpose massager actually seems to be goot for foot and shoulder massages, as well as other functions. I’m hoping it’s the gift that keeps on giving. :wink: That said, not sure where to buy things in person a… --- ## [Songs that scared you when you were young](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-scared-you-when-you-were-young/77823)
**Author:** [@okielady](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/okielady)\ **Replies:** 125\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-scared-you-when-you-were-young/77823 "2016-08-21T19:18:36Z")
Okay, in the spirit of the scary characters thread, what songs frightened you as a child? I already mentioned “The Big Chair” by Tears for Fears, due to the soundbytes from the movie Sybil. “Echoes” by Pink Floyd, from… --- ## [ID this Anglo-Irish writer and TV presenter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-anglo-irish-writer-and-tv-presenter/763520)
**Author:** [@Waltzes\_with\_Cacti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waltzes_with_Cacti)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-anglo-irish-writer-and-tv-presenter/763520 "2016-08-21T18:41:36Z")
A few years ago I read a very funny book by a guy who was half-Brit half-Mick. Here’s what I remember about him: a) The book was an account of his travels through Ireland. On the trip he visited a lot of pubs and also C… --- ## [How do you pick the books you read?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pick-the-books-you-read/762553)
**Author:** [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-pick-the-books-you-read/762553 "2016-08-21T18:00:48Z")
I maintain a To Read list in Goodreads, but I thought it would be interesting to hear exactly how a person hears about a particular book and decides he or she wants to read it. Here are some of the ways I first hear abo… --- ## [Why are some american gold medlaists not saluting the flag during the anthem?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-some-american-gold-medlaists-not-saluting-the-flag-during-the-anthem/762489)
**Author:** [@danderson400](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danderson400)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 5:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-some-american-gold-medlaists-not-saluting-the-flag-during-the-anthem/762489 "2016-08-21T17:21:50Z")
why are some of the American gold medalists not saluting the flag during the “Star Spangled Banner”? there is a issue about it during this Olympics, and I’ve never seen the issue raised before. is it illegal for the Amer… --- ## [Help me find this hard rock song.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-this-hard-rock-song/763500)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-this-hard-rock-song/763500 "2016-08-21T16:38:02Z")
My usual Sunday morning routine is cleaning up around the house while listening to Weekend Edition on NPR. This morning there was a technical problem with that station so I switched to the local rock station. They were p… --- ## [Suicide Squad - "Seen It" Open Spoilers Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suicide-squad-seen-it-open-spoilers-thread/762138)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/suicide-squad-seen-it-open-spoilers-thread/762138 "2016-08-21T16:28:49Z")
Since such a thread was asked about in the other SS thread, I thought I’d start one. Also, since some people liked the movie, they may either want to openly talk about it or answer questions. Although I thought the mov… --- ## [Original Starship Enterprise restored/on display at Smithsonian’s National Air Space Museum](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/original-starship-enterprise-restored-on-display-at-smithsonian-s-national-air-space-museum/758652)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/original-starship-enterprise-restored-on-display-at-smithsonian-s-national-air-space-museum/758652 "2016-08-21T16:07:26Z")
They did such a gorgeous job of displaying the Starship Enterprise NCC-1701. It is a work of art now. Stunning. I was always impressed with the model making in the original Trek series. Especially considering the crap r… --- ## [What movie did I see (military coup conspiracy)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-did-i-see-military-coup-conspiracy/763486)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 3:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-did-i-see-military-coup-conspiracy/763486 "2016-08-21T15:07:29Z")
During my submarining career (1982 - 1987), I watched several movies on the mess deck. Some (Angel of H.E.A.T.) were more enjoyable than others (Wrong is Right). There was one that kind of mysstified me, though. It coul… --- ## [Finding an the name of an Old Short Christmas Film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-an-the-name-of-an-old-short-christmas-film/763468)
**Author:** [@ssgenius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ssgenius)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finding-an-the-name-of-an-old-short-christmas-film/763468 "2016-08-21T14:56:57Z")
I saw a short film a long time ago which I have never been able to find again. It covers a family at the dinner table at X-mas every year from the early 1900s to the 1980s or so. (I saw it in 1982). The set and view ne… --- ## [Question about "It's a Wonderful Life" (not Christmas related)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-its-a-wonderful-life-not-christmas-related/763426)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-its-a-wonderful-life-not-christmas-related/763426 "2016-08-21T11:57:29Z")
In the extended flashback of George Bailey’s life, when Mr. Potter is trying to talk George into hiring onto the Potter organization, Potter makes disparaging references to both Bailey Park and to the people who have bou… --- ## [So-puking-drunk-to-listen-to songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-puking-drunk-to-listen-to-songs/762407)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 11:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-puking-drunk-to-listen-to-songs/762407 "2016-08-21T11:36:09Z")
It’s 3 am - you just got home, and so barfing drunk you can barely see twenty feet ahead of you. Too swirling drunk to crash yet, thanks to those 14 tequila chasers you had, among other booze. If, like me, it’s been a d… --- ## [Mr. Carlin (Jack Riley) has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-carlin-jack-riley-has-died/763360)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mr-carlin-jack-riley-has-died/763360 "2016-08-21T03:40:28Z")
Story. One of the better Newhart patients, Mr. Carlin always had that sarcastic edge. --- ## [Amerika (1987 miniseries)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amerika-1987-miniseries/763260)
**Author:** [@hogarth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hogarth)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amerika-1987-miniseries/763260 "2016-08-21T03:27:34Z")
I just finished watching the miniseries “Amerika” (about a Soviet-dominated U.S.) which premiered in 1987. I remember the hype at the time (and the spoof “Amerida” on SNL where Canada took over the U.S.), but I never sa… --- ## [Why do film/book series often come in trilogy form?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-film-book-series-often-come-in-trilogy-form/763465)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-film-book-series-often-come-in-trilogy-form/763465 "2016-08-21T03:07:34Z")
Why 3 rather than 2, 4 or 5? I get the concept of “beginning, middle and end” but that sits awkwardly with trilogies because the middle is typically as large as the beginning and end together. So, short of making a 1.5 h… --- ## [Groundhog Day the musical ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groundhog-day-the-musical/763038)
**Author:** [@Askance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askance)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2016, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/groundhog-day-the-musical/763038 "2016-08-21T01:37:23Z")
… seems to be a complete triumph, better reviews than Matilda ! \*\*Tim Minchin \*\*does it again. No mention of the Andie McDowell role in that article, one can only assume they got someone who can actually act, sing and da… --- ## [Well, I'm set for this coming week....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-im-set-for-this-coming-week/763455)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/well-im-set-for-this-coming-week/763455 "2016-08-20T23:15:45Z")
Culinarily, that is. :slight\_smile: I now have a container full of homemade German potato salad, with bacon; a steaming potful of lamb ragoût Provençal, and a pitcher full of Hungarian noodle soup, made with leftover… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=838) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=840)