# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=868 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 869 --- ## [Can we talk about MHz International Mysteries?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-talk-about-mhz-international-mysteries/652326)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-talk-about-mhz-international-mysteries/652326 "2016-06-07T23:47:27Z")
This is available in San Francisco on Comcast cable 198, usually every evening at 6:00 pm and repeated at 9:00 pm, for 90 minutes or so per episode. Sometimes there’s an hour show at 6:00 and the 90-minute show starts at… --- ## [Aw, heck: I bounced off "Flashman" by George MacDonald Fraser](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aw-heck-i-bounced-off-flashman-by-george-macdonald-fraser/753662)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aw-heck-i-bounced-off-flashman-by-george-macdonald-fraser/753662 "2016-06-07T23:32:08Z")
I’d heard so much good about Fraser’s “Flashman” novels. And I adored his novel, “Pyrates.” But I got 100 pages in to Flashman (which is not a long book) and bounced. The character is too damned unlovable. (I’m remin… --- ## [BK's new "Whopperrito" - Great idea or Garbage?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bks-new-whopperrito-great-idea-or-garbage/756746)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bks-new-whopperrito-great-idea-or-garbage/756746 "2016-06-07T22:51:26Z")
Whopperrito Is this the logical next step or the last gasp of sanity? Personally, I make things like this at home all the time. I’ll be trying one if they roll it out nation-wide. --- ## [Do you own an oyster knife? Do you use it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-an-oyster-knife-do-you-use-it/756471)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Jones](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake_Jones)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-own-an-oyster-knife-do-you-use-it/756471 "2016-06-07T22:42:40Z")
Firstly, all of us who enjoy oysters know that a not insignificant portion of the population do not share our appreciation. If you think oysters are disgusting but have something factual or interesting to add to the disc… --- ## [Outlander TV Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outlander-tv-show/694755)
**Author:** [@Hedda\_Rosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hedda_Rosa)\ **Replies:** 257\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outlander-tv-show/694755 "2016-06-07T20:11:48Z")
Anyone else watching? I’ve been highly anticipating this series. Didn’t see any other thread for this already. Lets allow unboxed spoilers from any episodes that have been officially released online or on TV, but no book… --- ## [Which Star Tours installments have you ridden?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-star-tours-installments-have-you-ridden/756261)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-star-tours-installments-have-you-ridden/756261 "2016-06-07T18:28:20Z")
As you may know, STAR TOURS is a ride featured at Disneyland since 1987. That first incarnation lasted about two decades before it was revamped into STAR TOURS: THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE. While the first ST was a fixed r… --- ## [What Worthy Females Does Steve Miller Think Are Unfairly Out of Rock Hall of Fame?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-worthy-females-does-steve-miller-think-are-unfairly-out-of-rock-hall-of-fame/756422)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-worthy-females-does-steve-miller-think-are-unfairly-out-of-rock-hall-of-fame/756422 "2016-06-07T17:45:42Z")
At the Rock Hall of Fame induction, Steve Miller criticized the Hall on several scores, including sexism. I’ve tried to think of female musicians who belong in the Rock Hall of Fame but aren’t there. I’m drawing a blank… --- ## [New Roots Miniseries started May 30, runs every night through June 2.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-roots-miniseries-started-may-30-runs-every-night-through-june-2/756153)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-roots-miniseries-started-may-30-runs-every-night-through-june-2/756153 "2016-06-07T17:10:25Z")
Roots was a huge cultural event when I was in high school. Ground Breaking at the time. My High School History teacher took time from class to discuss each episode and the significance of the events depicted. Every kid … --- ## [Panda Express](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panda-express/755832)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 12:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panda-express/755832 "2016-06-07T12:00:12Z")
I like Chinese food. Too bad Chinese restaurants are not as available up here as when I lived in Southern California. There are some in town, but Mrs. L.A. does not like to go out to eat. She says I cook better than a… --- ## [DS9, the last year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ds9-the-last-year/47552)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ds9-the-last-year/47552 "2016-06-07T06:21:34Z")
Yes, yes, it’s a year and a half late. But I’m searching through the archives and I don’t see a single thing about it. Now, either I’m just not doing a good enough search (which would be my guess) or all the Trekkers out… --- ## [NBC'S The Blacklist: Season Three](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbcs-the-blacklist-season-three/742539)
**Author:** [@Nema98](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nema98)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nbcs-the-blacklist-season-three/742539 "2016-06-07T06:08:02Z")
Saw the opening episode last night and liked the turn of events taking place and it kept me interested in terms of wondering what would happen next. Before the season finale I was getting annoyed with the storyline and… --- ## [Spaghetti & Meatballs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spaghetti-meatballs/756370)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Mama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Mama)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spaghetti-meatballs/756370 "2016-06-07T05:07:19Z")
Is it ALWAYS mandatory to serve Italian meatballs with spaghetti? If so, why? :dubious: Anybody out there got a meatball recipe that uses another shape or form of pasta? I sure would like to switch it up good … :eek:… --- ## [Muhammed Ali hospitalized in "grave" condition \[Update, RIP\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muhammed-ali-hospitalized-in-grave-condition-update-rip/756438)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 3:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muhammed-ali-hospitalized-in-grave-condition-update-rip/756438 "2016-06-07T03:47:51Z")
I’m surprised he lived this long. The report I heard on the news didn’t sound good. :frowning: --- ## [Is there a way to permanently remove YouTube recommendations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-permanently-remove-youtube-recommendations/756058)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2016, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-permanently-remove-youtube-recommendations/756058 "2016-06-07T03:29:46Z")
It irritates the ever-lovin’ piss out of me whenever I go to YouTube. I hate having to go through and manually clear every one of their suggestions. I’ve looked online, and all I can find are either temporary fixes, or i… --- ## [the newish fad of retro cooking blogs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-newish-fad-of-retro-cooking-blogs/756676)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-newish-fad-of-retro-cooking-blogs/756676 "2016-06-06T23:28:42Z")
for those that never have seen these they take old cookbooks,magaizene recipies company made recipies subscription cooking cards and the like from 100 years or so and attempt to make and eat them often with harlious r… --- ## [The Sopranos - why didn't it have a longer run?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sopranos-why-didnt-it-have-a-longer-run/756523)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sopranos-why-didnt-it-have-a-longer-run/756523 "2016-06-06T16:27:17Z")
Here was one of the greatest TV shows ever made, a cast at the top of their game, writers surely brimming with new plots, a dedicated audience eager for more. Yet after only 6 seasons it ends. Why? Did HBO kill it? But … --- ## [I Agree With Sheldon Cooper!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-agree-with-sheldon-cooper/756458)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-agree-with-sheldon-cooper/756458 "2016-06-06T16:20:04Z")
What in the world was Fox thinking when they cancelled Firefly? :confused: --- ## [An Analysis of the Graduate Soundtrack- Do you really think it works?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-analysis-of-the-graduate-soundtrack-do-you-really-think-it-works/244766)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-analysis-of-the-graduate-soundtrack-do-you-really-think-it-works/244766 "2016-06-06T16:14:30Z")
Don’t even LOOK at this Thread of you don’t want The Graduate spoiled for you! I’ve seen The Graduate numerous times. Now, it’s got the famous soundtrack of Simon and Garfunkel tunes for which I’ve really only ever hea… --- ## [It's the 1970s, semi-obscure country music appreciation thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-the-1970s-semi-obscure-country-music-appreciation-thread/681035)
**Author:** [@D18](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D18)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-the-1970s-semi-obscure-country-music-appreciation-thread/681035 "2016-06-06T13:59:37Z")
Just thought of this here tonight. Haven’t heard of it or had it cross my mind in decades. Upon reflection, god-damn it’s a solid tune. Next? --- ## [Comic books that deserve adaptations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-books-that-deserve-adaptations/755423)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comic-books-that-deserve-adaptations/755423 "2016-06-06T11:27:21Z")
We’re seeing more and more comic books being adapted in movies and television series. But there’s still plenty of untapped works out there. So let’s throw out some ideas. The American: A miniseries from the late eightie… --- ## [The Skeletons of Quinto -- Spanish](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-skeletons-of-quinto-spanish/755874)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-skeletons-of-quinto-spanish/755874 "2016-06-06T09:22:55Z")
Can anyone help me with the words and/or a translation of the Spanish (spoken) section of “The Skeletons of Quinto” from the soundtrack to “A Mighty Wind?” The official lyrics site just says “Spanish” but doesn’t give t… --- ## [Game of Thrones 6.06 "Blood of My Blood" 5/29/16 \[Show discussion\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-6-06-blood-of-my-blood-5-29-16-show-discussion/756044)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 300\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-6-06-blood-of-my-blood-5-29-16-show-discussion/756044 "2016-06-06T08:08:36Z")
6.01 The Red Woman 6.02 Home 6.03 Oathbreaker 6.04 Book of the Stranger 6.05 The Door The books do not exist in this thread. This is the thread for open discussion about the books and show. One thing I’d like to s… --- ## [Your talk show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-talk-show/756392)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-talk-show/756392 "2016-06-06T04:34:09Z")
So, who do you want to book as a guest on your talk show? - either living or dead. Who do you think are/were the best or most memorable talk show guests ever and what makes them so engaging? --- ## [Do you think celebrities use steroids to get in shape for movie roles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-celebrities-use-steroids-to-get-in-shape-for-movie-roles/754589)
**Author:** [@Moriarty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moriarty)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2016, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-celebrities-use-steroids-to-get-in-shape-for-movie-roles/754589 "2016-06-06T02:20:37Z")
I’ve been a gym rat for most of the last 22 years. While I am certainly no behemoth, I know my way around a gym, and I can put together a few months of high intensity weight training and strict nutrition to get in decen… --- ## [Self-Pub: Kindle Book Conversion Step Zero](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-pub-kindle-book-conversion-step-zero/756492)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/self-pub-kindle-book-conversion-step-zero/756492 "2016-06-05T18:30:50Z")
I skimmed through Kindle’s self-publishing instructions allegedly explaining how to convert one’s manuscript into a Kindle book. Seems to me the instructions assume an awful lot. First, it seems they assume your manuscri… --- ## [Breyer's Thin Mints Ice Cream](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breyers-thin-mints-ice-cream/756464)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breyers-thin-mints-ice-cream/756464 "2016-06-05T18:02:36Z")
I considered putting this thread in the Pit - this ice cream is just that good. I can eat a 1.5-quart (or whatever size it is) in 2 sittings, which is not good for me. I’ve purchased two containers so far. I will not … --- ## [And now for my good deed for the day, may I present Sound of Silence by...Disturbed](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-for-my-good-deed-for-the-day-may-i-present-sound-of-silence-by-disturbed/746771)
**Author:** [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-now-for-my-good-deed-for-the-day-may-i-present-sound-of-silence-by-disturbed/746771 "2016-06-05T17:19:57Z")
Heard this on the radio last night and had no idea who it was. So I looked it up when I got home and discovered it was by Disturbed. Soft in the beginning and metal-y during the second half, it’s powerful and totally awe… --- ## [I have a box of nori sheets. Now what?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-box-of-nori-sheets-now-what/756446)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 4:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-box-of-nori-sheets-now-what/756446 "2016-06-05T16:46:52Z")
Yes, I could make rice and roll homemade sushi. But that’s the only use for nori I’m familiar with. I have a vague sense that I had crispy sesame-flavored snack things made from them once … Did I dream that or is it poss… --- ## [I Just Watched "The Book Of Life"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-watched-the-book-of-life/756525)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-watched-the-book-of-life/756525 "2016-06-05T13:48:27Z")
I borrowed a dvd of the animated film, The Book Of Life from the library, and I love it! The character designs are marvelous, the story was wonderful, and it charmed my socks off! :):):slight\_smile: --- ## [Shopping channel snark](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-channel-snark/706226)
**Author:** [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Replies:** 1423\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2016, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-channel-snark/706226 "2016-06-05T05:09:17Z")
I am creating this thread for a bunch of refugees of a recently shuttered snark forum. Everyone is welcome, of course. Snark away my friends. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=867) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=869)