# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=896 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 897 --- ## [Unlikely placement of commercials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-placement-of-commercials/750436)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unlikely-placement-of-commercials/750436 "2016-03-28T22:49:33Z")
Early this morning, I flipped through the TV channels. For whatever reason I settled on a “Mr. Ed” episode on Antenna TV. Guess my surprise when I saw… …a commercial for a local glassware (aka head shop) that’s so com… --- ## [Civil War and Batman vs Superman: please help me to get excited about these movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-war-and-batman-vs-superman-please-help-me-to-get-excited-about-these-movies/749158)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/civil-war-and-batman-vs-superman-please-help-me-to-get-excited-about-these-movies/749158 "2016-03-28T22:27:29Z")
Don’t get me wrong, I love superhero movies as much as the next girl, and they have really turned around Captain America for me. I never liked Cap much before the movies, he always seemed to be a jingoistic anachronism. … --- ## [I have a quick questioin about "Ounce Upon a Time" for those that are still watching. (Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-quick-questioin-about-ounce-upon-a-time-for-those-that-are-still-watching-spoilers/750251)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-quick-questioin-about-ounce-upon-a-time-for-those-that-are-still-watching-spoilers/750251 "2016-03-28T22:03:28Z")
I’m not sure if I saw what I think I saw. I’ve been catching up on Hulu. When I was watching this particular episode my attention was divided between cooking and watching the show. And I’m sure those couple of glasses of… --- ## [More fun Japanese girl-metal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-fun-japanese-girl-metal/718326)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-fun-japanese-girl-metal/718326 "2016-03-28T21:49:00Z")
They only have one music video, and I have to say the music is not what I was expecting when I saw the YouTube thumbnail for the video: Band-Maid - “Thrill” Not sure how to classify it. Kinda grunge, kinda alternative,… --- ## [Godfather Question number 3,000: "Santino, what's the matter with you?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godfather-question-number-3-000-santino-whats-the-matter-with-you/749776)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 9:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godfather-question-number-3-000-santino-whats-the-matter-with-you/749776 "2016-03-28T21:13:00Z")
The scene when The Godfather meets with the Turk- about 3:40 in this clip. The Godfather is telling the Turk no and giving him his reasons. The Turk tells him if he’s worried about his money the Tattaglia family will gu… --- ## [Good Series (of any kind) where you just came in at the wrong time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-series-of-any-kind-where-you-just-came-in-at-the-wrong-time/750254)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-series-of-any-kind-where-you-just-came-in-at-the-wrong-time/750254 "2016-03-28T18:02:04Z")
The appearance of the Punisher in season 2 of the Netflix Daredevil show reminded me of this. I used to be an avid comic book collector, but I just could not get into Daredevil. My first experience with the character was… --- ## [explain Bliss to me. Yesterdays](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-bliss-to-me-yesterdays/750441)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-bliss-to-me-yesterdays/750441 "2016-03-28T18:00:46Z")
The one frame comic, Bliss. Yesterdayd 3/26. A man standing on one side of a low stone fence, with a stick (golf club?) in his hand. A woman on the other side. No caption. --- ## [A Tribe Called Quest - Phife Dawg's death and listening](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-tribe-called-quest-phife-dawgs-death-and-listening/750359)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-tribe-called-quest-phife-dawgs-death-and-listening/750359 "2016-03-28T17:30:06Z")
I was sorry to hear of Phife Dawg’s passing - I knew he had a history of health problems. But MTVLive played Beats, Rhymes and Life the great documentary on Quest done by the actor and fan Michael Rapaport. I’ve been l… --- ## [Bands that are the opposite of a Super Group](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-are-the-opposite-of-a-super-group/749500)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 4:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-that-are-the-opposite-of-a-super-group/749500 "2016-03-28T16:03:25Z")
A super-group, as I understand the term, is a band that combines three or four members who distinguished themselves in other groups before working together in this one. Cream comes to mind, as do Asia and the Highwaymen. … --- ## [Health Risks of Eggs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-risks-of-eggs/750466)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/health-risks-of-eggs/750466 "2016-03-28T15:52:53Z")
So are eggs either safe to eat or not, or is there kind of a spectrum where the risk gradually increases, like raw \> sunny side up \> over easy \> over medium \> cooked hard. Is cooking hard really necessary, or is that jus… --- ## [Alcohol: How many drinks to get you to your happy place?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alcohol-how-many-drinks-to-get-you-to-your-happy-place/750139)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alcohol-how-many-drinks-to-get-you-to-your-happy-place/750139 "2016-03-28T15:21:14Z")
Not asking how many to get you drunk. But how many to get you to that just right state of mind where all is right with the world. \[for the poll, a drink equals, one 12oz beer, a 5oz glass of wine, or 1.5oz of alcohol in… --- ## [New Superman movies and the comics (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-superman-movies-and-the-comics-spoilers/750219)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-superman-movies-and-the-comics-spoilers/750219 "2016-03-28T14:15:05Z")
I was watching the new “Batman V Superman” movie with a friend and I noticed “Doomsday” was there. I told him that in the comics he kills Superman… In the movie Doomsday does kill Superman and for the rest of the movi… --- ## [LSH Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lsh-question/750389)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lsh-question/750389 "2016-03-28T13:29:11Z")
Superman V Batman got me thinking… Has there been a Legion of Super-Heroes story along the lines of a 30th century super-group inspired by…BATMAN? Think about it…the LSH’s “One original power…no devices” rules are snob… --- ## [A light saber fight film, amateur style](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-light-saber-fight-film-amateur-style/749815)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-light-saber-fight-film-amateur-style/749815 "2016-03-28T12:59:32Z")
These are the granddaddy of the fan-produced lightsaber battles that can be found on YouTube now in profusion. The RvD movies are both technically impressive, and subsequent improvement in home video effects makes all so… --- ## [NSFW. latina webcam girl with braces ID](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nsfw-latina-webcam-girl-with-braces-id/750313)
**Author:** [@luncevest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luncevest)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 3:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nsfw-latina-webcam-girl-with-braces-id/750313 "2016-03-28T03:33:52Z")
Anyone know the name of this model? \[NSFW linked removed at OP’s request\] --- ## [Do candy bars with caramel and nougat store well in the freezer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-candy-bars-with-caramel-and-nougat-store-well-in-the-freezer/750423)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-candy-bars-with-caramel-and-nougat-store-well-in-the-freezer/750423 "2016-03-28T03:16:14Z")
We bought a box of full size Baby Ruths at Sams. I think there are a dozen bars. I know simple candies like fudge and peanut butter cups freeze fine. Anyone tried freezing caramel and nougat candy bars? Snickers, Baby… --- ## [TV viewers: How do you handle show overload?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-viewers-how-do-you-handle-show-overload/749005)
**Author:** [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-viewers-how-do-you-handle-show-overload/749005 "2016-03-28T02:56:12Z")
Once, TV was considered a vast wasteland, but one which did produce some interesting shows. Then for a while ‘reality’ tv took over, since these entertainments were cheaper to produce than scripted progams. Now, there … --- ## [Stopping a cork](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stopping-a-cork/750416)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stopping-a-cork/750416 "2016-03-28T02:18:15Z")
We keep a wine bottle in the refrigerator; my mom adds white wine to some dishes she cooks. The problem I have is the cork. The corkscrew pokes slightly out of the end of the cork, and when I put the bottle back in the r… --- ## [The difference between pasta and egg noodles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-difference-between-pasta-and-egg-noodles/279477)
**Author:** [@emacknight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/emacknight)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-difference-between-pasta-and-egg-noodles/279477 "2016-03-27T23:56:57Z")
In terms of recipe preparation, was is the different between standard pasta (flour and eggs, some times oil) and egg noodles? And to clarify, I’m interested in the recipe, not the shape. I’ve googled this and the best … --- ## [Do you drink room temperature coffee?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-drink-room-temperature-coffee/750238)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-drink-room-temperature-coffee/750238 "2016-03-27T20:44:33Z")
I’ve started to have black coffee in the morning. To save time I put some tap water in a glass and mix in some instant coffee, scull (quickly drink) it then rinse out the glass. I think it would be a waste of time to boi… --- ## [Making hash browns](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-hash-browns/749777)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-hash-browns/749777 "2016-03-27T15:39:52Z")
Ever since I decided to prepare this item, as an occasional breakfast side dish, I have wanted to cook them so they will live up to their name, so to speak. I use a small Teflon skillet on a gas flame (ordinary stove bu… --- ## [Rockford Files...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rockford-files/510411)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rockford-files/510411 "2016-03-27T15:12:37Z")
After all the retro-movie gigs, we really need a Rockford movie. I loved the series as a teenager. Rockfish fans unite!!! Who would play Jim and Rocky and Angel? --- ## [Audio Easter Morning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-easter-morning/750356)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/audio-easter-morning/750356 "2016-03-27T15:11:22Z")
For the wakeful: You don't have to bring a religious reaction, I just happen to have some tunes right now. --- ## [Help to find a poster from long ago 1970 time frame](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-to-find-a-poster-from-long-ago-1970-time-frame/750239)
**Author:** [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-to-find-a-poster-from-long-ago-1970-time-frame/750239 "2016-03-27T04:12:41Z")
I am looking for a poster that dates back to the early 1970 time frame. I saw this poster many times back then at a funky art store but never bought it. Now I have a place for it at the camp and want to find it. I have l… --- ## [Who Is the Youngest Person Here Who Would Happily Have Sex With 2016 Sally Field?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-youngest-person-here-who-would-happily-have-sex-with-2016-sally-field/749929)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-youngest-person-here-who-would-happily-have-sex-with-2016-sally-field/749929 "2016-03-27T02:40:41Z")
No Spoilers for Hello, My Name is Doris (Boxed Spoilers O.K. if you want to reference the film) (The PREMISE of this film will addressed in the OP but nothing beyond what is apparent in the trailers. If you haven’t see… --- ## [I'm watching Rise of the Planet of the Apes....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-watching-rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes/750300)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-watching-rise-of-the-planet-of-the-apes/750300 "2016-03-27T02:10:30Z")
…oh God, Brian Cox is in this??? This isn’t going to end well. --- ## [Trying to remember this time travel movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-remember-this-time-travel-movie/750268)
**Author:** [@Pushkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pushkin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2016, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trying-to-remember-this-time-travel-movie/750268 "2016-03-27T00:29:39Z")
I have a plot in my mind, but I just can’t get a film disgorging it into Google. I was sure it was due out some time in the last few months past or to come. The plot has people travelling in time using a drug rather tha… --- ## [I am looking for a material like flexible fiberglass tent poles for a crafts project.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-material-like-flexible-fiberglass-tent-poles-for-a-crafts-project/750255)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-looking-for-a-material-like-flexible-fiberglass-tent-poles-for-a-crafts-project/750255 "2016-03-26T22:19:18Z")
I am looking for a material rather like flexible fiberglass tent poles for a crafts project. Tent poles will work. It might be cheaper if I can find the material without the manufactured ends and joints. \[7mm dia and … --- ## [seasons vs series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seasons-vs-series/750039)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seasons-vs-series/750039 "2016-03-26T22:16:31Z")
As I understand it in UK what Americans would call a tv season, which is a group of episodes all produced at the same time usually aired between September and the spring with a break in the summer, is known as a series. … --- ## [Better Call Saul 2.03 "Amarillo" 2/29/16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-2-03-amarillo-2-29-16/747505)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2016, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-2-03-amarillo-2-29-16/747505 "2016-03-26T21:45:31Z")
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