# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=874 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 875 --- ## [The Witch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witch/755313)
**Author:** [@black\_rainbow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/black_rainbow)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-witch/755313 "2016-05-21T23:47:56Z")
Anybody seen this? It wasn’t all that scary but I thought it was awesome anyway. Some shocking moments especially the ending (SPOILER ALERT) with Black Phillip talking to Thomasin. --- ## [Emilia Clarke, nudity, GOT, contracts, etc.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emilia-clarke-nudity-got-contracts-etc/754605)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 172\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emilia-clarke-nudity-got-contracts-etc/754605 "2016-05-21T22:53:02Z")
There has been considerable, even interminable, discussion in this Game of Thrones show-only thread about Clarke’s refusal to do any more nude scenes: Game of Thrones 6.03 "Oathbreaker" 5/8/2016 \[Show discussion\] - Cafe … --- ## [Acting style or just bad acting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acting-style-or-just-bad-acting/754831)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/acting-style-or-just-bad-acting/754831 "2016-05-21T22:11:04Z")
I’ve never studied acting, nor have I ever acted, so I might be missing something here. Let me explain… Last night in the wee small hours of sleeplessness, I came across an episode of Car 54, Where Are You? As a kid, … --- ## [German Music, Bitte!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-music-bitte/755142)
**Author:** [@Green\_Bean](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Green_Bean)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/german-music-bitte/755142 "2016-05-21T22:08:27Z")
I’m going to Germany this summer! I’d like to brush up on my German - I studied it in college, but I’ve forgotten nearly everything. I’d like to brush up, and amongst my brushing-up activities will be limiting my musica… --- ## [So long, Wilburrrrrrrrrr.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-wilburrrrrrrrrr/755272)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-long-wilburrrrrrrrrr/755272 "2016-05-21T18:47:13Z")
Alan Young, ‘Wilbur’ of Mister Ed, has died at the age of 96. --- ## [Guy Clark has died.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guy-clark-has-died/754999)
**Author:** [@yanceylebeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yanceylebeef)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guy-clark-has-died/754999 "2016-05-21T13:43:19Z")
Information here. Shit. Going to need some whiskey and time alone with a copy of Better Days tonight. --- ## [What's your favorite butter or butter substitute?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-butter-or-butter-substitute/754724)
**Author:** [@MizQuirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MizQuirk)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-butter-or-butter-substitute/754724 "2016-05-21T06:50:54Z")
I think butter is just about my favorite food – I like a bit of it with just about every bite I eat, but even though I’d like to put on some weight I worry about the health ramifications. What I’ve been using lately is S… --- ## [Sampling? Or revamping?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sampling-or-revamping/755278)
**Author:** [@Gary\_T](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_T)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sampling-or-revamping/755278 "2016-05-21T04:03:33Z")
Several sites say Lil Hardin Armstrong’s “Oriental Swing” was sampled by Parov Stelar to make his “Booty Swing.” The two songs appear side by side here. I say sampled schmampled. “Booty Swing” is just “Oriental Swing” g… --- ## [Question about tonight's episode of Jeopardy!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-tonights-episode-of-jeopardy/755266)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 2:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-tonights-episode-of-jeopardy/755266 "2016-05-21T02:35:50Z")
I was distracted at the end of the second round and missed what happened with the female contestant. Why was she in such a dither after the final question? I’m guessing she missed giving a completely obvious response. … --- ## [Best of the Worst - watch this episode](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-of-the-worst-watch-this-episode/755256)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-of-the-worst-watch-this-episode/755256 "2016-05-21T02:03:25Z")
I am not associated with Redletter Media and I know it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. This isn’t an advertisement or anything like that; I’m just sharing. Addtionally, this episode, especially the opening 10 minutes or so,… --- ## [Fear the Walking Dead: 2.06 "Sicut Cervus" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fear-the-walking-dead-2-06-sicut-cervus-open-spoilers/754877)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fear-the-walking-dead-2-06-sicut-cervus-open-spoilers/754877 "2016-05-21T02:02:32Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] Conflict arises as the Abigail approaches its destination; Chris makes a staggering decision. \[/QUOTE\] Mercedes Mason, Jim Gaffigan and Tamera Mowry-Housley are on Talking Dead. For greater clarity the ope… --- ## [Podcast Beautiful/Anonymous with Chris Gethard - Anyone listen to it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/podcast-beautiful-anonymous-with-chris-gethard-anyone-listen-to-it/755262)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2016, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/podcast-beautiful-anonymous-with-chris-gethard-anyone-listen-to-it/755262 "2016-05-21T01:27:54Z")
This is a pretty new podcast that I’m still deciding whether it is worth my time or not. The premise: The host, Chris Gethard, speaks with a single anonymous caller for one hour (or less, if the caller chooses to end it… --- ## [science fiction where humans watch broadcasts from other star systems?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-fiction-where-humans-watch-broadcasts-from-other-star-systems/754918)
**Author:** [@oara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oara)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-fiction-where-humans-watch-broadcasts-from-other-star-systems/754918 "2016-05-20T23:49:37Z")
It’s very common to mention that broadcasts of The Ed Sullivan Show or I Love Lucy or Fantasy Island have reached such-and-such star. What science fiction is out there where humans are following the broadcasts from Arct… --- ## [What was I thinking when I wrote this yogurt recipe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-i-thinking-when-i-wrote-this-yogurt-recipe/755208)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-i-thinking-when-i-wrote-this-yogurt-recipe/755208 "2016-05-20T21:54:51Z")
I just stumbled on an old set of instructions I had written to use my yogurt maker, back when we lived in Egypt where the local fresh dairy products were of questionable cleanliness, and we had a little kid. In those da… --- ## [Tiny errors that drive you insane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiny-errors-that-drive-you-insane/747557)
**Author:** [@Poysyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Poysyn)\ **Replies:** 397\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiny-errors-that-drive-you-insane/747557 "2016-05-20T20:36:35Z")
I was watching “The Good Wife” recently, and they had an episode where Alicia was meeting with high-ranking military and government officials. I am generally willing to suspend my disbelief with most things military in m… --- ## [Latest missing celebrity: Sinéad O'Connor \[Update: Found safe\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-missing-celebrity-sinead-oconnor-update-found-safe/754919)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/latest-missing-celebrity-sinead-oconnor-update-found-safe/754919 "2016-05-20T20:34:13Z")
Since yesterday morning according to ABC 7 Chicago: --- ## [Better Call Saul - Finale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-finale/752625)
**Author:** [@btcg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/btcg)\ **Replies:** 218\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-finale/752625 "2016-05-20T20:29:40Z")
I thought Mike would shoot… and that’s how Hector? ends up in the wheel chair. --- ## [Morley Safer-RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morley-safer-rip/755172)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/morley-safer-rip/755172 "2016-05-20T19:20:14Z")
--- ## [Who did this 'Fly Like An Eagle' cover?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-did-this-fly-like-an-eagle-cover/755237)
**Author:** [@HMS\_Irruncible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HMS_Irruncible)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-did-this-fly-like-an-eagle-cover/755237 "2016-05-20T18:26:06Z")
I have this cover of ‘Fly Like An Eagle’ in my head that I heard once. It’s very funky and full of tight, rich harmonies (especially in the bar where they sing “oh, there’s a solution.” Ruled out: Seal (good cover th… --- ## [How important is "bruising" alcohol?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-bruising-alcohol/754585)
**Author:** [@yellowjacketcoder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yellowjacketcoder)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-important-is-bruising-alcohol/754585 "2016-05-20T18:17:44Z")
So, I’m about 6 shots worth of alcohol in, so I’m a little toasted, but I’m using spellcheck, so I think this OP will make sense. I’ve heard a lot about how shaking a cocktail to mix the ingredients too much will “bruis… --- ## [Alan Parsons/ELO Fans: What Factory Is This?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-parsons-elo-fans-what-factory-is-this/755230)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-parsons-elo-fans-what-factory-is-this/755230 "2016-05-20T17:41:25Z")
On the cover of the Alan Parsons Project album entitled “Ammonia Avenue” is a very distinct looking factory with colorful piping. I believe the same building appears as a backdrop for this ELO videoof “Calling America”…… --- ## [Help with an Afrikaans song lyric](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-an-afrikaans-song-lyric/754735)
**Author:** [@OleOneEye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OleOneEye)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-with-an-afrikaans-song-lyric/754735 "2016-05-20T07:36:58Z")
It’s a song by Battery 9. I found a site with a lot of their lyrics - Battery 9 lyrics - but there’s nothing from the album Straks on there (or anywhere else, near as I can tell). The song is called Ondermyn. Here’s a… --- ## [Supergirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supergirl/735892)
**Author:** [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Replies:** 480\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supergirl/735892 "2016-05-20T05:01:58Z")
Anyone see it? I thought Melissa Benoist was gorgeously adorkable as Kara/Supergirl. The “devil Wears Prada” boss wasn’t TOO obnoxious; Cat Grant was a tough boss but she had some justifications and reasoning plus Cali… --- ## [Help! Can you identify these two horror comic book stories from 1960s-1970?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-can-you-identify-these-two-horror-comic-book-stories-from-1960s-1970/754503)
**Author:** [@Arizona\_Mike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arizona_Mike)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2016, 1:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-can-you-identify-these-two-horror-comic-book-stories-from-1960s-1970/754503 "2016-05-20T01:51:26Z")
There are two stories I read as a kid/young teen back in the 1960s/1970s that stuck in my mind for years. I’ve never been able to identify them or the issues they were in, though, despite asking on online forums all over… --- ## [The New Star Trek series may be an Anthology!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-star-trek-series-may-be-an-anthology/752141)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-star-trek-series-may-be-an-anthology/752141 "2016-05-19T23:43:02Z")
Yes! Info here. It’s not definite but I hope it’s true. Many moons ago in one of the “What would you want the New Star Trek to be” threads on here, this was exactly what I wrote I wanted it to be. Like American Horror S… --- ## [Any film or T.V. Sci-fi predict flat screen T.V./computer monitors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-film-or-t-v-sci-fi-predict-flat-screen-t-v-computer-monitors/618547)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 8:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-film-or-t-v-sci-fi-predict-flat-screen-t-v-computer-monitors/618547 "2016-05-19T20:05:05Z")
I can’t think of any sci-fi, the production of which predates flat sceens, that features flat screen T.V.s or computer monitors as an element of the future technology depicted in the film. Anyone have any examples? Sid… --- ## [Space Oddity- accident or suicide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-oddity-accident-or-suicide/754985)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-oddity-accident-or-suicide/754985 "2016-05-19T19:40:02Z")
Been learning to play this song on guitar- it’s fun to play, relatively easy but there are a couple interesting chords I hadn’t wrapped my fingers around before, and it fits my limited vocal range. Anyway, all the years… --- ## [How bad is the DC Cinematic Universe going to implode?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-is-the-dc-cinematic-universe-going-to-implode/753593)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-bad-is-the-dc-cinematic-universe-going-to-implode/753593 "2016-05-19T18:12:26Z")
I know this is going to sound like fanboy wrangling but the signs do not look good. Batman v Superman looks to be a moneymaker - and good on them - but the reviews - mirrored by my own opinion - were terrible. It was a… --- ## [Pretzels](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretzels/755091)
**Author:** [@lk122232](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lk122232)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pretzels/755091 "2016-05-19T17:36:55Z")
Anybody have a good recipe for smoking pretzels in a Masterbuilt smoker? --- ## [What TV show should Nathan Fillion do now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tv-show-should-nathan-fillion-do-now/754715)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-tv-show-should-nathan-fillion-do-now/754715 "2016-05-19T15:49:46Z")
Castle is done. :frowning: Firefly looks impossible. :frowning: So what next? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=873) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=875)