# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=875 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 876 --- ## [Shows that are good, despite not having a finale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shows-that-are-good-despite-not-having-a-finale/754390)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shows-that-are-good-despite-not-having-a-finale/754390 "2016-05-19T13:22:16Z")
This is about shows with continuing stories that were cancelled abruptly. Which ones would you recommend in spite of the fact that there will be no closure? --- ## [The Amazing Race 28x01: "I Should've Been a Boy Scout"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-28x01-i-shouldve-been-a-boy-scout/746005)
**Author:** [@magnusblitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magnusblitz)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 12:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-28x01-i-shouldve-been-a-boy-scout/746005 "2016-05-19T12:19:47Z")
Surprised not to see a thread already started, but I admit I had kinda forgotten myself the season was starting this week until I saw it on my DVR. Enjoy all the Youtube and Vine stars… I only know one (the Rooster Teet… --- ## [Where to find empty 2L bottles, or other \*free\* plant pots?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-find-empty-2l-bottles-or-other-free-plant-pots/755060)
**Author:** [@Drummond\_Bays](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drummond_Bays)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-find-empty-2l-bottles-or-other-free-plant-pots/755060 "2016-05-19T03:30:57Z")
Howdy all! Attempting to start my first og-honest vegetable garden but have had a “life happens” moment that has left me pretty cash strapped. Have some good looking seedlings going (tomatos and sweet peppers) that are… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 9, Episode 24 (May 12, 2016) -- "The Convergence Convergence"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-24-may-12-2016-the-convergence-convergence/754630)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2016, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-24-may-12-2016-the-convergence-convergence/754630 "2016-05-19T01:43:45Z")
I am starting this thread in anticipation of season nine’s final episode, which airs tonight. --- ## [TV series that were never on the rails to begin with](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-were-never-on-the-rails-to-begin-with/754882)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-series-that-were-never-on-the-rails-to-begin-with/754882 "2016-05-18T23:41:37Z")
In other words, shows that for whatever reason were so bad, they didn’t last very long no matter how much the critics loved them (occasionally). You know - the kind of show that has one wondering, “Did anyone actually w… --- ## [JK Rowling supports freedom of speech](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jk-rowling-supports-freedom-of-speech/755121)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jk-rowling-supports-freedom-of-speech/755121 "2016-05-18T22:40:44Z")
Even for Trump. I don’t think either participant needs any introduction or explanation, but she’s right. --- ## [IHeartRadio I love this radio app](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iheartradio-i-love-this-radio-app/755123)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iheartradio-i-love-this-radio-app/755123 "2016-05-18T22:35:50Z")
I’m discovering so many great live radio stations. Listening to WGUS now. I’m still exploring and finding live stations. I love being able to search by artist. It’ll create a station for me. :smiley: :cool: Any sugge… --- ## [Darth by Darthwest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darth-by-darthwest/755078)
**Author:** [@Fool\_in\_the\_Rain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fool_in_the_Rain)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darth-by-darthwest/755078 "2016-05-18T22:14:36Z")
A friend sent this to me. French video editor melds North by Northwest with Star Wars in a fun 5 minute video of the plane scene from North by Northwest. I take no credit for this. VIMEO LINK: https://vimeo.com/16600… --- ## [Boston butt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-butt/753344)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boston-butt/753344 "2016-05-18T20:18:39Z")
This morning I put a little rub and some kosher salt on a Boston butt. The roast is on a rack in a pan, with some water and liquid smoke below the rack. It’s covered tightly, and I have it cooking at 250ºF. It’s been … --- ## [Do you think Daniel Tosh is funny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-daniel-tosh-is-funny/754996)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-think-daniel-tosh-is-funny/754996 "2016-05-18T19:18:47Z")
I find him hilarious. Have watched Tosh.0 for the past 5-6 years. He holds no punches against any race, gender, stereotype, etc. --- ## [Dancing With The Stars - Season 22 (Spring 2016)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dancing-with-the-stars-season-22-spring-2016/750586)
**Author:** [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dancing-with-the-stars-season-22-spring-2016/750586 "2016-05-18T15:15:29Z")
Dancing With The Stars is back with yet another field of celebrity has-beens and wannabes! Some old faces have returned, including pro Edyta Sliwinska (!) and head judge Len Goodman. And some of the ‘regulars’ are abse… --- ## [So word is they're making a film based on the game Tetris.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-word-is-theyre-making-a-film-based-on-the-game-tetris/755041)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-word-is-theyre-making-a-film-based-on-the-game-tetris/755041 "2016-05-18T13:19:28Z")
Anyone else think it will have too many lines? A ha! A haha! :o --- ## [Random Movie Tivia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-movie-tivia/754934)
**Author:** [@MadTheSwine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MadTheSwine)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 8:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/random-movie-tivia/754934 "2016-05-18T08:44:49Z")
What movie had a character stammering that he is a fast cook? What movie features a character named Dan Taylor? What movie talks about a character named Delmar Barry? Add some if you want. --- ## [What is your idea of the perfect movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-idea-of-the-perfect-movie/748705)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-idea-of-the-perfect-movie/748705 "2016-05-18T07:27:32Z")
I just watched Groundhog Day (1993) and it seemed to me to be just about the perfect movie. Some films may put across a very serious and important message. Something like this: What is life? Life is an adventure whe… --- ## [Casablanca: Madeleine LeBeau still alive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casablanca-madeleine-lebeau-still-alive/521600)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/casablanca-madeleine-lebeau-still-alive/521600 "2016-05-18T03:55:02Z")
I’ve just watched Casablanca on TCM. What’s-his-name – Robert Osborne – said that Joy Page, who died last year, was the last surviving member of the cast. But I’d looked up Madeleine LeBeau (‘Yvonne’) earlier, and Wiki… --- ## [The Last Man on Earth - season 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-man-on-earth-season-2/732850)
**Author:** [@MaxTheVool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MaxTheVool)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-man-on-earth-season-2/732850 "2016-05-18T02:55:58Z")
The first episode was last night, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. It kept the goofy fun (driving a stealth bomber around, Carol’s conversation between Ben Franklin and Abe Lincoln), and dialed way back on the Phil-acts-lik… --- ## [Why do so many Symphonies include a Minuet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-symphonies-include-a-minuet/754907)
**Author:** [@Apollon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Apollon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2016, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-do-so-many-symphonies-include-a-minuet/754907 "2016-05-18T01:20:50Z")
Google doesn’t give me a satisfactory answer. Most sites that deal with the history of either the Symphony or the Minuet, merely mention that classical Symphonies included a Minuet, but they don’t provide a reason. Some … --- ## [Postapocalyptic dynasties](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/postapocalyptic-dynasties/663765)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/postapocalyptic-dynasties/663765 "2016-05-17T22:41:10Z")
I’m currently (re)reading Sheri S. Tepper’s Plague of Angels (and blessing the fact that I have zero memory for book plots, because I remember absolutely nothing of it from my first reading 20 years ago, so it’s like one… --- ## [30 Day Song Challenge, number 11: A Song From Your Favorite Band.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-day-song-challenge-number-11-a-song-from-your-favorite-band/754544)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-day-song-challenge-number-11-a-song-from-your-favorite-band/754544 "2016-05-17T19:21:10Z")
Favorite band: Third Eye Blind A good song from them: This one Yes, this is still going on, I just was more busy than usual in the last week…so here’s two to keep you busy. --- ## [Newer Stephen King audiobook recommendations please?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newer-stephen-king-audiobook-recommendations-please/752469)
**Author:** [@Made\_in\_Macau](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Made_in_Macau)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newer-stephen-king-audiobook-recommendations-please/752469 "2016-05-17T18:10:13Z")
I’m not keen on revisiting the ‘classic’ earlier books that I’ve read, (maybe IT if it’s well read) but would like to hear dopers rec’s for more recent stuff - by which I probably mean 20-odd years. I recently heard 11.2… --- ## [Why have none of the Mad-Max movie cars ever been licensed for model kits?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-have-none-of-the-mad-max-movie-cars-ever-been-licensed-for-model-kits/754875)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-have-none-of-the-mad-max-movie-cars-ever-been-licensed-for-model-kits/754875 "2016-05-17T18:07:03Z")
According to thisnone of the Mad Max franchise cars are licensed to be made as models. Per the Mad Max franchise vehicles seen herelicensing models of these cars \[ would seem to be a common sense thing to do yet a fair … --- ## [Better Call Saul 1.03 "Nacho" 2/16/15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-1-03-nacho-2-16-15/712724)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-1-03-nacho-2-16-15/712724 "2016-05-17T18:05:43Z")
We have an omnibus thread but because this show is bound to generate a lot of commentary, it easily justifies individual episode threads. That makes the discussion much easier to keep track of, since everyone is talking … --- ## [Like the album, hate the cover OR vice versa](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/like-the-album-hate-the-cover-or-vice-versa/754669)
**Author:** [@Shakester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shakester)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/like-the-album-hate-the-cover-or-vice-versa/754669 "2016-05-17T17:55:41Z")
I’d have thought this topic would have been covered :wink: here already, but I did a search and couldn’t see anything similar, so here we are. I saw an article somewhere recently about this topic - like the album, hate … --- ## [VEEP 5/8/16: the Queen is a "fucking cunt"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/veep-5-8-16-the-queen-is-a-fucking-cunt/754371)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/veep-5-8-16-the-queen-is-a-fucking-cunt/754371 "2016-05-17T17:49:56Z")
VEEP is apparently now being written by a team of semi-literate teenagers who believe that this sort of vulgarity takes the place of good writing. I’m not a prude, and I’ve been watching HBO programming for many years, b… --- ## [Mark Lane dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-lane-dies/754679)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mark-lane-dies/754679 "2016-05-17T17:41:46Z")
Not sure if CS is best place for this, but he was an author. http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national\_world/2016/05/12/0512-mark-lane-obit.html Noted JFK conspiracy author Mark Lane has passed on. Probably the… --- ## [The Forever War by Joe Haldeman ebook on sale for $1.99](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-forever-war-by-joe-haldeman-ebook-on-sale-for-1-99/753777)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-forever-war-by-joe-haldeman-ebook-on-sale-for-1-99/753777 "2016-05-17T16:44:50Z")
A great sf novel, IMHO. Looks like it’s the same price on all platforms, Amazon, Apple, Google, B&N, Kobo --- ## [Help identify movie/show based on scene](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-movie-show-based-on-scene/754950)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-movie-show-based-on-scene/754950 "2016-05-17T16:31:13Z")
I clearly remember this scene from the HBO show Rome: Caesar is riding his chariot into the Triumph with his face painted red, with some dude (probably a slave) sitting behind him holding a wreath over his head while in… --- ## [Did mario puzo have a bad experience with a movie studio?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-mario-puzo-have-a-bad-experience-with-a-movie-studio/755005)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-mario-puzo-have-a-bad-experience-with-a-movie-studio/755005 "2016-05-17T16:06:26Z")
I’ve only read about four books of his but in the godfather and fools die the head of the movie studio are complete scumbags with no redeemable qua!ities … I know he wrote for the movies for years but he seemed not to … --- ## [Help identify this science fiction book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-this-science-fiction-book/754939)
**Author:** [@Mosier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mosier)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-this-science-fiction-book/754939 "2016-05-17T15:10:03Z")
Please help identify this book I read as a youngster! I read the book in the early to mid 90s. It may have been written a decade or two earlier, but I got the impression it was pretty recent. A male person lives on ear… --- ## [Russian TV series available on Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-tv-series-available-on-hulu-amazon-prime-etc/754964)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2016, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/russian-tv-series-available-on-hulu-amazon-prime-etc/754964 "2016-05-17T14:23:19Z")
We just cut the cable recently and have been adapting to the new situation. We recently found a Russian TV series on Amazon Prime called “The Sniffer”. The important characteristic of this show is that it was filmed in… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=874) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=876)