# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=841 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 842 --- ## [How did you think the Deathstar was arranged?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-think-the-deathstar-was-arranged/763081)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 6:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-you-think-the-deathstar-was-arranged/763081 "2016-08-17T18:43:54Z")
Think back, to the dawn of time, or at least, 1977. When you first watched Star Wars, how did you originally think the Deathstar was arranged? Were the decks flat, top to bottom, like a building? Or in concentric sphere… --- ## [help me ID this miniseries/movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-this-miniseries-movie/762898)
**Author:** [@Sophistry\_and\_Illusion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sophistry_and_Illusion)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-this-miniseries-movie/762898 "2016-08-17T18:11:07Z")
I have a pretty distinct memory of seeing this as a kid (probably early 80s). In the scene, a group of people are hiding (probably from Nazis). A baby starts crying. One of the men (I think?) takes the baby to “comfor… --- ## [Could the Millenium Falcon dock with the ISS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-millenium-falcon-dock-with-the-iss/762984)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-the-millenium-falcon-dock-with-the-iss/762984 "2016-08-17T18:03:02Z")
I’m writing a short story where the Millenium Falcon finds Earth and wants to dock with its only space station. The International Space Station (ISS). However looking at the MF plans online I see no docking ports. It ha… --- ## [Do you hate arugula?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-hate-arugula/685355)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-hate-arugula/685355 "2016-08-17T16:10:18Z")
In the early nineties I graduated high school and worked on a tiny farm for a summer. Most of the farm produce was delicious, and I ate it all. Except arugula. I’d never heard of it before, and when I smelled it the fir… --- ## [In retrospect, which is better: X-Files or Buffy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-retrospect-which-is-better-x-files-or-buffy/292597)
**Author:** [@Fortean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fortean)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-retrospect-which-is-better-x-files-or-buffy/292597 "2016-08-17T15:58:53Z")
So I’ve been reading a lot of televisionwithoutpity.com recently, especially the Buffy and X-files bits and got to wondering which was best. I was a big fan of the X-files back of the day, then got addicted to watching a… --- ## [Margin Call, finally seen it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/margin-call-finally-seen-it/763047)
**Author:** [@Declan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Declan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/margin-call-finally-seen-it/763047 "2016-08-17T14:45:25Z")
This movie seems like its a companion piece to the big short. But to be honest it seemed like it was the star wars of the financial world. Except in this version of the tale, Leia gets thrown to the sarlacc pit, luke ge… --- ## [ASOIAF/GOT: How much autonomy did the Seven Kingdoms' constituant regions have, normally?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asoiaf-got-how-much-autonomy-did-the-seven-kingdoms-constituant-regions-have-normally/763058)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/asoiaf-got-how-much-autonomy-did-the-seven-kingdoms-constituant-regions-have-normally/763058 "2016-08-17T14:32:54Z")
If someone more knowledgeable could help me out…I’m only a casual Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire fan, at best, but I was wondering: how much political and legal autonomy did the Seven Kingdoms’ constituent region… --- ## [Great, unexpected, live musical collaborations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-unexpected-live-musical-collaborations/763043)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-unexpected-live-musical-collaborations/763043 "2016-08-17T03:01:34Z")
I went down a YouTube rabbit hole tonight. Along the way I came across this phenomenal (IMO) and unexpected version of “Because The Night” by Bruce Springsteen and Michael Stipe. What unusual live co-appearances have y… --- ## [Does the Millenium Falcon have space suits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-millenium-falcon-have-space-suits/763011)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-millenium-falcon-have-space-suits/763011 "2016-08-17T02:14:52Z")
This goes along with my question about if the MF had a docking port. Does the Millennium Falcon contain some type of pressure or “space suit” that would allow a person to go outside the ship? In TESB they walk outside b… --- ## [Would they still be superheroes in real life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-they-still-be-superheroes-in-real-life/762242)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2016, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-they-still-be-superheroes-in-real-life/762242 "2016-08-17T02:07:16Z")
Let’s say Marvel and DC superheroes actually exist. They have all of their powers and abilities, the only restriction being… reality. It’s still the real world, as in, this one, the one you and I and everyone else is i… --- ## [Do you have words or phrases that trigger songs in your head?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-words-or-phrases-that-trigger-songs-in-your-head/761867)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-words-or-phrases-that-trigger-songs-in-your-head/761867 "2016-08-16T22:23:48Z")
I’m watching a documentary about Ramesses II and the exodus was mentioned. Immediately, “Exodus, movement of Jah people” was playing in my mind, and it does every time I encounter the word. Similarly, every time I utter … --- ## [You want me to use how much Ancho Chile Powder?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-want-me-to-use-how-much-ancho-chile-powder/762800)
**Author:** [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-want-me-to-use-how-much-ancho-chile-powder/762800 "2016-08-16T20:33:29Z")
I’m looking at this recipe. For those that don’t want to click on it, it’s just a run of the mill crock pot pulled chicken recipe. Now, I know, it does use the word Ancho in the title, but still, "1/4 cup ground ancho ch… --- ## [Elseworlds and What-Ifs the comics ought to do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elseworlds-and-what-ifs-the-comics-ought-to-do/761556)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elseworlds-and-what-ifs-the-comics-ought-to-do/761556 "2016-08-16T20:09:40Z")
DC and Marvel comics have done lots of these, but are there story lines that haven’t been done yet that you would like to see? The occasion of this thread is one idea that occurred to me: After his parents are killed not… --- ## [Next George R.R. Martin series in development: Wild Cards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-george-r-r-martin-series-in-development-wild-cards/762248)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/next-george-r-r-martin-series-in-development-wild-cards/762248 "2016-08-16T18:23:54Z")
G.R.R.M.'s shared universe series Wild Cards is in development, and I couldn’t be happier. --- ## [Walking Dead prediction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walking-dead-prediction/762908)
**Author:** [@Vicsage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vicsage)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/walking-dead-prediction/762908 "2016-08-16T17:00:18Z")
This ain’t about who dies. My prediction is Eugene has been working with Negan. Eugene had been captured earlier and that was when the “survivor” decided to join the winning side. He insisted on coming to Hillside. H… --- ## [A Heat Wave is on, and I'm craving VINEGAR](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-heat-wave-is-on-and-im-craving-vinegar/762649)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-heat-wave-is-on-and-im-craving-vinegar/762649 "2016-08-16T16:19:25Z")
The Venusian Death Rays are beaming down on New York, and the dew point is well into the 70s. Mid-'90s for the foreseeable future, with “real feel” up to 110 degrees. The idea of eating anything is hideous. Today I bo… --- ## [A Very Secret Service, now on Netflix, is hilarious. \[Spoilers after the first post\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-secret-service-now-on-netflix-is-hilarious-spoilers-after-the-first-post/761965)
**Author:** [@Knorf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knorf)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-very-secret-service-now-on-netflix-is-hilarious-spoilers-after-the-first-post/761965 "2016-08-16T15:30:04Z")
“A Very Secret Service” (French: Au service de la France) is a French comedy-drama series, created by Jean-François Halin, produced by Gilles de Verdière."(Wikipedia.) “In 1960, young André Merlaux eagerly accepts a cry… --- ## [Does Conan O'Brien still have a show?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-conan-obrien-still-have-a-show/761804)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-conan-obrien-still-have-a-show/761804 "2016-08-16T15:23:52Z")
It occurs to me I haven’t seen hide nor hair of him in ages, and I never see his show advertised, nor do I see him in the public or in the media. All the other late night hosts, constantly, but not a peep from Conan. --- ## [Would people from 50 or 100 years ago like today's movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-people-from-50-or-100-years-ago-like-todays-movies/762947)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-people-from-50-or-100-years-ago-like-todays-movies/762947 "2016-08-16T14:47:33Z")
On the one hand, today’s movies have, of course, far better color and visual and special effects than the movies from 1966 or 1916. On the other hand, today’s movies are often sequels or remakes, and doubtlessly there a… --- ## [No olives?!? What goes in the Martini, then?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-olives-what-goes-in-the-martini-then/761601)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-olives-what-goes-in-the-martini-then/761601 "2016-08-16T14:39:41Z")
I don’t care for lemon peel. If I want boozy lemonade, I’ll make a Tom Collins. No green olives in the fridge tonight. No pickled onions for a Gibson. So I made a big dollop of iced gin with a splash of vermouth and … --- ## [30 Day Song Challenge, number 29: A song from your childhood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-day-song-challenge-number-29-a-song-from-your-childhood/762656)
**Author:** [@journeyman\_southpaw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/journeyman_southpaw)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-day-song-challenge-number-29-a-song-from-your-childhood/762656 "2016-08-16T14:09:43Z")
Many potential songs I could have gone with but I’ll pick Michael Jackson - Beat It because I remember playing musical chairs to it at my sixth birthday party! I can still picture my mum getting ready to press the stop b… --- ## [Let's talk about War on Terror war movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-war-on-terror-war-movies/762868)
**Author:** [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-talk-about-war-on-terror-war-movies/762868 "2016-08-16T06:18:07Z")
So I put together a list of most of the major films about the “War on Terror”. Generally these are films about post 9/11 conflict in the Middle East. But I also include Black Hawk Down as some consider Somalia a precur… --- ## [Searching on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-on-netflix/762922)
**Author:** [@OldGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldGuy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/searching-on-netflix/762922 "2016-08-16T05:37:16Z")
Is it possible to search for shows/movies available on Netflix someplace on line without being a member. Yes I am a member and can use their horrible search through my TV, but I’d prefer to use my computer. And yes I c… --- ## [How do you make wine gums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-wine-gums/762976)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-make-wine-gums/762976 "2016-08-16T04:52:55Z")
I love these things and I would like to make them. What are they flavored with? I know it isn’t wine. Thanks, Rob --- ## [Your cinematic crushes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-cinematic-crushes/762655)
**Author:** [@Magicicada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magicicada)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-cinematic-crushes/762655 "2016-08-16T03:01:26Z")
I’m not talking about actors, but specific characters you have a thing for. My big one is Paul Le Mat’s character in American Graffiti, the one who gets stuck with a 12-year-old Mackenzie Phillips all night. My sister … --- ## [Jason Bourne; open spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jason-bourne-open-spoilers/761964)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jason-bourne-open-spoilers/761964 "2016-08-16T02:28:57Z")
Just saw the movie tonight; my thoughts in the next post, to avoid spoilers in the OP. --- ## [Luke Cage trailer is out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luke-cage-trailer-is-out/762244)
**Author:** [@RikWriter](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RikWriter)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2016, 1:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/luke-cage-trailer-is-out/762244 "2016-08-16T01:28:35Z")
--- ## [RIP Kenny Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-kenny-baker/762685)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-kenny-baker/762685 "2016-08-15T23:08:28Z")
The man within R2-D2 has become one with the Force. --- ## [Which of these would you say is the best dessert of the four?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-would-you-say-is-the-best-dessert-of-the-four/762850)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-of-these-would-you-say-is-the-best-dessert-of-the-four/762850 "2016-08-15T22:27:30Z")
Inquiring minds want to know. If you only had these four to chose from, which would you say is the best dessert? I know, I know…you may think another thing not listed here is better than them all and is really the best… --- ## [Hey Washington (state), Thanks for the cherries!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-washington-state-thanks-for-the-cherries/762812)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2016, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hey-washington-state-thanks-for-the-cherries/762812 "2016-08-15T20:43:15Z")
Our cherry season in CA is pretty much over, so I was pleasantly surprised to see a whole new bunch of bing cherries in the stories last week and this. Courtesy of our neighbors up north. I have to say they are bigger,… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=840) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=842)