# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=878 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 879 --- ## [The Good Wife, current season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-wife-current-season/735241)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-good-wife-current-season/735241 "2016-05-10T02:21:37Z")
Okay, this show has now officially annoyed me, and possibly even jumped the shark. I thought this season’s premise of Alicia running her one-woman law office and doing bond hearings was certainly plausible, and I don’t m… --- ## [The Shining - now an opera!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-shining-now-an-opera/754452)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-shining-now-an-opera/754452 "2016-05-10T01:24:43Z")
Sounds intriguing - and SK has given his imprimatur. --- ## [RIP John Stabb](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-john-stabb/754309)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-john-stabb/754309 "2016-05-10T01:01:32Z")
This isn’t going to mean much to most of you, but I think there are a fans of old school punk rock here. John Stabb, frontman of DC hardcore ban Government Issue, passed from cancer last night. GI never got as famous as… --- ## [Was Marvel Comics the "Sentry" a good character storywise or not?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-marvel-comics-the-sentry-a-good-character-storywise-or-not/754141)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2016, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-marvel-comics-the-sentry-a-good-character-storywise-or-not/754141 "2016-05-10T01:00:02Z")
Re the “Sentry” characterin Marvel comics the only interesting use (IMO) of the character was in the Molecule Man story. Other than that the near omnipotent power-set, the utterly absurd (even for comics) origin-disappea… --- ## [SF story ID](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-story-id/754348)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-story-id/754348 "2016-05-09T23:21:53Z")
Did I read this or did I make it up? Google fails me. Typical alien invasion story written or set in fifties. Aliens send two-person scout craft ahead with aliens made to appear human based on received TV images. Sco… --- ## [Basic Cable and Netflix. What should I be watching, and what am I missing out on?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basic-cable-and-netflix-what-should-i-be-watching-and-what-am-i-missing-out-on/753703)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/basic-cable-and-netflix-what-should-i-be-watching-and-what-am-i-missing-out-on/753703 "2016-05-09T22:46:58Z")
Basically I’m trying to find out if I should keep my current services or, try something different. I’m mostly interested in current show suggestions. The only thing I watch now is ‘Better Call Saul’.\* I don’t like ‘Ga… --- ## [What is the purpose of "proof" vs. alcohol by volume?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-purpose-of-proof-vs-alcohol-by-volume/754432)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-purpose-of-proof-vs-alcohol-by-volume/754432 "2016-05-09T22:05:06Z")
I don’t drink alcoholic beverages often and so I am puzzled by the purpose of having “proof” vs. alcohol-by-volume. Seems that all the information you could get out of “100 proof” is already provided by the ABV (50%; ) … --- ## [What do you think about Drake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-drake/754112)
**Author:** [@Memnon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Memnon)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-you-think-about-drake/754112 "2016-05-09T20:40:18Z")
So it turns out I’ve been living under a rock for about five years because I’d barely heard of this guy until he released his latest album last week. Now, full disclosure, I’ve not listened to the album. However, since… --- ## [boxed groceries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxed-groceries/753832)
**Author:** [@adhemar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/adhemar)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boxed-groceries/753832 "2016-05-09T20:35:33Z")
has anyone tried those prepacked food boxes? I just got my first box from HelloFresh my first meal was yummy. I hate to shop prep cook and clean so this takes one step out of the process, it also means I have enough stuf… --- ## [Mediocre movie vs BAD movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mediocre-movie-vs-bad-movie/754418)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mediocre-movie-vs-bad-movie/754418 "2016-05-09T18:35:39Z")
You have absolutely nothing to do today, and you’ve just realized those free movie passes you won in that raffle expire today. They’re only good at a specific theater and today that theater is only running 3 movies: one… --- ## [Agents of SHIELD: S3 E19 "Failed Experiments" 5/3/16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s3-e19-failed-experiments-5-3-16/753843)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s3-e19-failed-experiments-5-3-16/753843 "2016-05-09T17:38:38Z")
A backstory for Hive, at least that’s something. Mack and Coulson covered all the ground about Daisy; possibly fighting Hive but most likely under complete control. Lincoln’s not very bright, except when he’s all sparky. … --- ## [Is there any quality difference between the 5 roku models](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-quality-difference-between-the-5-roku-models/753595)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-quality-difference-between-the-5-roku-models/753595 "2016-05-09T15:24:37Z")
I prefer roku over smart TVs because the roku has far more apps. However there are 5 models, the roku 1, 2, 3, 4 and the roku streaming stick. I’ve only used roku 1s. Here is a comparison. Has anyone noticed any mean… --- ## [Homeland, Season 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeland-season-5/733722)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/homeland-season-5/733722 "2016-05-09T12:29:06Z")
Homeland is back for Season 5, for those who are fans. This can be an omnibus thread, if there is enough interest. Episode one has started things off well, and the entire cast is back. Things have been updated for ISIS a… --- ## [30 Day Song Challenge, number 10: A Song That Makes You Fall Asleep](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-day-song-challenge-number-10-a-song-that-makes-you-fall-asleep/753675)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-day-song-challenge-number-10-a-song-that-makes-you-fall-asleep/753675 "2016-05-09T04:28:35Z")
When I was younger, I used to find this song very calming and relaxing for some reason and would sometimes listen to it right before sleep to help make me more sleepy. --- ## [Axl and AC/DC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-and-ac-dc/750044)
**Author:** [@sleestak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleestak)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2016, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/axl-and-ac-dc/750044 "2016-05-09T01:03:59Z")
It is being reported that Axl will be fronting AC/DC for 10 shows. Linky. So the AC/DC madnessgets a little madder. If this is a short term thing, it might be kinda cool. Long term, I suspect that Axl would end up wit… --- ## [Channel Awesome](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/channel-awesome/754269)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 11:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/channel-awesome/754269 "2016-05-08T23:03:25Z")
One of my several daughters got me addicted to the Nostalgia Critic on YouTube. I recently discovered that they are not headquartered in Naperville, IL, but in Lombard, with the residential scenes filmed in a house six … --- ## [Larry Sanders question (stars playing themselves for laughs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larry-sanders-question-stars-playing-themselves-for-laughs/750133)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larry-sanders-question-stars-playing-themselves-for-laughs/750133 "2016-05-08T22:10:48Z")
With the death of Garry Shandling it got me thinking. One big part of the show had various celebrities often acting like awful versions of themselves for laughs. It’s something that many other shows used later such as Cu… --- ## [tip of the tongue nightmare - what is Claire's ringtone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tip-of-the-tongue-nightmare-what-is-claires-ringtone/754344)
**Author:** [@Orr\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orr_G)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tip-of-the-tongue-nightmare-what-is-claires-ringtone/754344 "2016-05-08T21:54:19Z")
It’s bugging me so much it actually hurts. On Modern Family, Claire has had the same ringtone for quite a while, and it’s really familiar to me, but I just can’t quite bring up the memory. I’m pretty sure it’s the theme … --- ## [Two Questions About Wine.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions-about-wine/753859)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-questions-about-wine/753859 "2016-05-08T17:42:38Z")
Two questions about wine. One, why do wine connoisseurs let their wine “breathe” first? Actually, this reminds me of an interesting anecdote. Actor Robert Wagner was hosting Saturday Night Live, in 1989. (It seems he wa… --- ## [Low-fat sauces / dips for breaded scampi?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-fat-sauces-dips-for-breaded-scampi/754053)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/low-fat-sauces-dips-for-breaded-scampi/754053 "2016-05-08T15:58:57Z")
I’ve accumulated far too much frozen scampi in my freezer, so I need to eat it up. Can Dopers suggest lower-fat sauces that will complement the scampi? I typically serve it with boiled potatoes. Sauces like Bearnaise an… --- ## [Recipe for fish and rice?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-for-fish-and-rice/754129)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 9:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipe-for-fish-and-rice/754129 "2016-05-08T09:08:11Z")
I am looking for suggestions on a way to prepare rice. My girlfriend and I like to eat poached fish over rice, usually with just a small amount of soy sauce. I am looking fo suggestions on a better seasoning for the rice… --- ## [Any horror movies where the villain is not revealed NOR featured until the end?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-horror-movies-where-the-villain-is-not-revealed-nor-featured-until-the-end/753626)
**Author:** [@Mislav](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mislav)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-horror-movies-where-the-villain-is-not-revealed-nor-featured-until-the-end/753626 "2016-05-08T08:55:42Z")
Not the character that most of us least suspected of being a serial killer/ demon/vampire/werewolf or whatever, but, literally, somebody not featured up to that point at all (except for the scary death scenes, but withou… --- ## [Please advice about how not to worry of plagiarism in my work of fiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-advice-about-how-not-to-worry-of-plagiarism-in-my-work-of-fiction/754030)
**Author:** [@Julius\_TheG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Julius_TheG)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-advice-about-how-not-to-worry-of-plagiarism-in-my-work-of-fiction/754030 "2016-05-08T05:09:51Z")
Perhaps the title is a little confusing, but I’ll try to explain. I’m working in a novel of fantasy/science fiction and its plot is openly (I mean consciously) based in another novel of fiction, althought it only takes … --- ## [Scandal in the crossword business](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scandal-in-the-crossword-business/754128)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scandal-in-the-crossword-business/754128 "2016-05-08T03:18:56Z")
Okay, this came out several weeks ago but I just heard about it. Timothy Parker was the crossword puzzle editor for the Universal News syndicate and for USA Today. He’s had to resign because there’s overwhelming evidenc… --- ## [Best opening lines of a new TV pilot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-opening-lines-of-a-new-tv-pilot/754258)
**Author:** [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2016, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-opening-lines-of-a-new-tv-pilot/754258 "2016-05-08T01:21:46Z")
I just started re-watching The Wire and had to laugh at these lines right before the intro credits: “It’s America” Other good openers that set the hook for a series you watched? --- ## [The Century of the Self](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-century-of-the-self/754109)
**Author:** [@CheapBastid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheapBastid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-century-of-the-self/754109 "2016-05-07T23:05:11Z")
Amazingly I did not find a thread discussing this 2002 British television documentary series here. I watched it years ago and found it insightful and chilling, but recently I started to wonder if it was perhaps a bit st… --- ## [Project Runway All Stars Season 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/project-runway-all-stars-season-5/746042)
**Author:** [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Replies:** 107\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/project-runway-all-stars-season-5/746042 "2016-05-07T20:53:47Z")
I’m not seeing a thread – let me know if I missed it. Glad to see my Philly homegirl Dom back; also glad to see Fade back, hope he doesn’t run out of steam. And I like Emily but don’t care for her clothes. Stella is no… --- ## [ratchet and clank movie question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ratchet-and-clank-movie-question/754198)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ratchet-and-clank-movie-question/754198 "2016-05-07T18:13:13Z")
Ok Ihave all the ratchet and clank games ever made (thanks to my aunt who we bought r&C1 for so we could con her into playing video games the result being shed leave us alone when we played out games little did we know … --- ## [TNG vs DS9: Ferengi and Trill continuity problems, Data, and generic starships](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tng-vs-ds9-ferengi-and-trill-continuity-problems-data-and-generic-starships/282883)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tng-vs-ds9-ferengi-and-trill-continuity-problems-data-and-generic-starships/282883 "2016-05-07T16:14:51Z")
I was without a television and VCR for about eight years, and so I hadn’t been able to watch my Star Trek: TNG and DS9 tapes in quite a while. Having recently acquired a new TV and VCR, I’ve been enjoying watching all of… --- ## [Has anyone used VidAngel? It sounds too good to be true](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-used-vidangel-it-sounds-too-good-to-be-true/743414)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2016, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-used-vidangel-it-sounds-too-good-to-be-true/743414 "2016-05-07T16:01:03Z")
VidAngel is a service you can get on roku, apparently you ‘buy’ a movie for $20, then after a day you sell it back for $19. So you can rent new releases, high quality movies, etc for $1 instead of the $5.99 being charged… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=877) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=879)