# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=893 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 894 --- ## [Indoor Burgers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indoor-burgers/751148)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indoor-burgers/751148 "2016-04-04T19:02:00Z")
I normally make my burgers on the grill, but the other night I got hungry around 10pm and quickly put a patty of freshly ground round on a hot skillet with a little butter. And I did the unthinkable… I smashed it down wi… --- ## [Bigger perv: Piers Anthony or Chris Claremont?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bigger-perv-piers-anthony-or-chris-claremont/750568)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bigger-perv-piers-anthony-or-chris-claremont/750568 "2016-04-04T17:23:09Z")
Because it’s Throwback Thursday (except that it’s Tuesday). Anthony’s truly disturbing work on the \[del\]novel\[/del\] book-length typed wank session Firefly would seem to make him the easy winner; why his wife and childre… --- ## [I've fallen in love with You, Me and the Apocalypse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-fallen-in-love-with-you-me-and-the-apocalypse/746266)
**Author:** [@MoonMoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoonMoon)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-fallen-in-love-with-you-me-and-the-apocalypse/746266 "2016-04-04T13:58:45Z")
I knew nothing about it when I saw the “free episode” notification on M-Go (I’ve since learned that it’s streaming on Hulu), but I thought I’d give it a shot this weekend. There are three episodes available, and it has … --- ## [Jeopardy 4/1/2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-4-1-2016/750878)
**Author:** [@Spud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spud)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-4-1-2016/750878 "2016-04-04T04:30:31Z")
They are having a little fun for April Fool’s day… how many did you catch? I’ll start it off with Alex walking out without pants. --- ## [Help me ID this military movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-this-military-movie/751134)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-this-military-movie/751134 "2016-04-04T03:38:41Z")
This movie may have come out sometime around 10-20 years ago, but I’m not certain. I only saw the beginning. It was a POW camp with US (or probably some WW2 allied nations) prisoners. There was a US soldier who was bein… --- ## [To Be (in a potentially Bad Play), or Not To Be (in a potentially Bad Play)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-be-in-a-potentially-bad-play-or-not-to-be-in-a-potentially-bad-play/750969)
**Author:** [@Starfish90](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starfish90)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-be-in-a-potentially-bad-play-or-not-to-be-in-a-potentially-bad-play/750969 "2016-04-04T02:08:37Z")
Hi, this is my first post here! I’m an aspiring actor with some great roles and plays racking up on my resume. I’ve been in theater all my life, I adore it. It’s who I am. My experience is mainly community and semi/prof… --- ## [The Walking Dead; 6.15 "East" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-6-15-east-open-spoilers/750406)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-6-15-east-open-spoilers/750406 "2016-04-04T01:16:47Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] When someone goes missing in Alexandria, the community goes on alert, and search parties venture out. \[/QUOTE\] Happy Easter; just a reminder that the 2nd-to-last episode of the season is airing tonight. S… --- ## [Agents of Shield: S3 E13 "Parting Shot" 3/22/16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s3-e13-parting-shot-3-22-16/749914)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 12:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s3-e13-parting-shot-3-22-16/749914 "2016-04-04T00:42:46Z")
The team heads to Russia to figure out what Mallick is doing, and how to stop an Inhuman assassin. Well, they finally split off Bunter so they can either start the spin off. Pretty contrived ending but it served its pur… --- ## [Victor Borge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victor-borge/751001)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/victor-borge/751001 "2016-04-04T00:35:57Z")
Growing up near South Bend Indiana in my youth (ages ago), home of Red Skelton, my mother dragged me to the theater to see Victor Borge. I thought “Mom, I don’t like classical music. Why?”. I thought I would share some… --- ## [In the TNG episode "Reunion", who poisoned K'mpec?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-tng-episode-reunion-who-poisoned-kmpec/751099)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-tng-episode-reunion-who-poisoned-kmpec/751099 "2016-04-03T23:25:36Z")
In the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode “Reunion”, we end up saying goodbye to three prominent Klingon characters: K’Ehleyr, K’mpec, and Duras. K’mpec had been slowly poisoned for months through trace elements pl… --- ## [What was the HGTV show where neighbors nominated you cuz your yard looked crappy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-hgtv-show-where-neighbors-nominated-you-cuz-your-yard-looked-crappy/751122)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-hgtv-show-where-neighbors-nominated-you-cuz-your-yard-looked-crappy/751122 "2016-04-03T21:17:18Z")
We are watching Desperate Landscapes after watching Yard Crashers and I asked my husband the question in the title. He thought maybe Curb Appeal but that show does not have the neighbors-hate-your-yard aspect that made t… --- ## [Help me find Andy Rooney's "How to be a boss"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-andy-rooneys-how-to-be-a-boss/751004)
**Author:** [@Nefario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nefario)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-andy-rooneys-how-to-be-a-boss/751004 "2016-04-03T20:16:27Z")
I saw his commentary on TV before I became old and cynical and I have never been able to find a text of it. As I’ve gone through various jobs I’ve learned how true much of his words were. Basically: Get a job. Go to … --- ## [Better Call Saul 2.07 "Inflatable" 3/28/16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-2-07-inflatable-3-28-16/750500)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-2-07-inflatable-3-28-16/750500 "2016-04-03T17:40:11Z")
Sorry, late thread, I need to set up a reminder on my phone or something. 2.01 Switch 2.02 Cobbler 2.03 Amarillo 2.04 Gloves Off 2.05 Rebecca 2.06 Bali Ha’i --- ## [In the TNG episode "Timescape," what happened to the Romulans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-tng-episode-timescape-what-happened-to-the-romulans/751026)
**Author:** [@Flying\_Saucer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flying_Saucer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-the-tng-episode-timescape-what-happened-to-the-romulans/751026 "2016-04-03T17:27:56Z")
Just watched the episode again; always fun when TNG plays with time. This was a fun mystery. Anyway, at the end of the episode, everything is returned to normal \[Spoiler?\] – the power transfer is stopped, the hull breac… --- ## [Who is the most thoughtful commentator?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-thoughtful-commentator/751065)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-thoughtful-commentator/751065 "2016-04-03T15:29:42Z")
The internet is full of people commenting on nearly everything. But who do you think is the most thoughtful commentator? Here are three that I’m always reading/watching: James Surowiecki - Writes the Financial Page for … --- ## [Songs you don't mind by recording artists/bands that you do](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-dont-mind-by-recording-artists-bands-that-you-do/750703)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-dont-mind-by-recording-artists-bands-that-you-do/750703 "2016-04-03T15:12:56Z")
For less-known numbers maybe throw in a video. Chicago - “25 or 6 to 4”, “Wishing You Were Here”, “You’re the Inspiration” (ok I might be kidding on that last one) Sonic Youth - “White Cross” Sonic Youth - White Cros… --- ## [Khadaji's Whatcha Readin' Thread - March 2016 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-march-2016-edition/747591)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-march-2016-edition/747591 "2016-04-03T04:00:56Z")
It’s looking like “in like a lamb” tomorrow out here at the base of the Wasatch Mountain Range, so April ought to be a treat… I’m about a third of the way through Conspiracy in Death by JD Robb. Glorious potato chip rea… --- ## [Indian Jones is a rapist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-jones-is-a-rapist/750508)
**Author:** [@snfaulkner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snfaulkner)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-jones-is-a-rapist/750508 "2016-04-03T03:27:29Z")
So I’m watching raiders of the lost ark for the 42nd thousand time. Just now it clicks that Indiana probably statitorily raped Marion some time in the past. The scene when he finds her in the bar, she says something like… --- ## ["Freshly ground black pepper" and other cooking show nitpicks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freshly-ground-black-pepper-and-other-cooking-show-nitpicks/750793)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/freshly-ground-black-pepper-and-other-cooking-show-nitpicks/750793 "2016-04-03T03:26:45Z")
This is so trivial that it really belongs in MPSIMS, but it’s food-related. Inviting other nitpicks, gripes, etc., related to cooking shows. I like to watch cooking shows. In fact, I’m watching Martha Stewart on PBS rig… --- ## [Garry Shandling dead at age 66](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garry-shandling-dead-at-age-66/750050)
**Author:** [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/garry-shandling-dead-at-age-66/750050 "2016-04-03T03:02:26Z")
Reported today by TMZ and Variety. StG --- ## [How accurate is the legalese in Daredevil?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-is-the-legalese-in-daredevil/751003)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 2:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-accurate-is-the-legalese-in-daredevil/751003 "2016-04-03T02:39:58Z")
Obviously some things have been changed/tweaked for drama or pacing, but since two of the main characters are lawyers, I’m curious how correct most of their actions and dialog are in the context of the show as regard to … --- ## [Adding topo lines to Google-Earth maps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-topo-lines-to-google-earth-maps/750891)
**Author:** [@Pither](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pither)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adding-topo-lines-to-google-earth-maps/750891 "2016-04-03T01:32:41Z")
I have a little project bouncing around in my head. I want to print out a map of the Baja Peninsula with topographic lines at 1000’-1500’ elevations. Does anyone know how to overlay topo lines in Google-Earth, or is th… --- ## [Harlan Ellison, The City on the Edge of Forever script](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harlan-ellison-the-city-on-the-edge-of-forever-script/749036)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harlan-ellison-the-city-on-the-edge-of-forever-script/749036 "2016-04-03T00:48:24Z")
I am reading the book of the various versions of the script again. I did not previously notice that Trooper has a sign on his cart, “I Fought at Verdun”. The battle of Verdun was February-December 1916. The United Stat… --- ## [Help me remember a cartoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-a-cartoon/750920)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-a-cartoon/750920 "2016-04-03T00:16:14Z")
It might have been drawn in the style of the Katzenjammer Kids. Or not. It might have been a B. Kliban cartoon. (This is the stronger impression in my head.) A Jewish man (dressed in black, wearing a black hat, and I … --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 9, Episode 19 (March 31, 2016) -- "The Solder Excursion Diversion"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-19-march-31-2016-the-solder-excursion-diversion/750786)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-19-march-31-2016-the-solder-excursion-diversion/750786 "2016-04-02T23:31:34Z")
I am starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## [Another Kryptonite question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-kryptonite-question/750916)
**Author:** [@E-DUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/E-DUB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-kryptonite-question/750916 "2016-04-02T21:57:43Z")
Inspired by a recent threat that I can’t find right now. Specifically about Red Kryptonite. Basically the way it works is unpredictable effects. Turns Supes into a baby, a fat guy, strips him of his powers, etc. But … --- ## [Shallots and Spring Onions, what to do?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shallots-and-spring-onions-what-to-do/750877)
**Author:** [@Hey\_Hey\_Paula](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hey_Hey_Paula)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shallots-and-spring-onions-what-to-do/750877 "2016-04-02T19:51:33Z")
I get a delivery box of fresh fruits and vegetables every two weeks. This week’s box contained shallots, as well as some gigantic spring onions. I’d love some ideas of what to do with them. I’ve never used shallots, and … --- ## [Agents of SHIELD: S3 E14 "Watchdogs" 3/29/16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s3-e14-watchdogs-3-29-16/750634)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s3-e14-watchdogs-3-29-16/750634 "2016-04-02T16:54:27Z")
A vigilante group called “The Watchdogs” is destroying secret ATCS bases with advanced technology, possibly being led by a former SHIELD agent. Daisy is getting more extreme in her actions, Mack visits his little brother… --- ## [The Mountain from GoT releases a bottled water line to pump you up!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mountain-from-got-releases-a-bottled-water-line-to-pump-you-up/750836)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mountain-from-got-releases-a-bottled-water-line-to-pump-you-up/750836 "2016-04-02T16:33:55Z")
Buy Heavy Bubbles today. “You can even become stronger just by carrying it back home from the supermarket.” “What if I bought other stuff?” “Don’t buy other stuff.” --- ## [Bad News Bears - featured Walter Matthau Tatum O'Neal 40th anniversary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-news-bears-featured-walter-matthau-tatum-oneal-40th-anniversary/750912)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2016, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-news-bears-featured-walter-matthau-tatum-oneal-40th-anniversary/750912 "2016-04-02T15:57:03Z")
This will make many 70’s kids feel old. Its been 40 years since this wonderful movie came out. How many saw it in the theater? I did. Loved it and have seen it at least ten times on VHS. My kids watched it in the 90’s… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=892) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=894)