# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=907 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 908 --- ## [My novel hit the top 50 in it's genre on Amazon today (so excited!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-novel-hit-the-top-50-in-its-genre-on-amazon-today-so-excited/742113)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-novel-hit-the-top-50-in-its-genre-on-amazon-today-so-excited/742113 "2016-03-02T14:42:50Z")
Really, really excited – my novel “The Pen is Mightier” (satire/homage to fantasy series like GRRM’s “A Song of Ice and Fire”) got to its highest ranking to date over the last couple of weeks – up to the top 40 or 50 in … --- ## [Very cheap but hearty eating places in the US](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cheap-but-hearty-eating-places-in-the-us/747607)
**Author:** [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 9:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/very-cheap-but-hearty-eating-places-in-the-us/747607 "2016-03-02T09:51:26Z")
I’m imagining rural or small town eating places, or maybe some joint in the “working class” area of the city. For instance in Michener’s “Chesapeake,” a hotel in Baltimore in the late 1800s had a buffet canteen tucked at… --- ## [Is the entertainment industry controlled by Illuminati?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-entertainment-industry-controlled-by-illuminati/747708)
**Author:** [@GreenElf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreenElf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-the-entertainment-industry-controlled-by-illuminati/747708 "2016-03-02T04:30:20Z")
Is the entertainment industry controlled by the Illuminati? Are music and movies deliberately programmed to control minds? :eek: Vigilant Citizen claims it does. --- ## [A filet mignon well done?!?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-filet-mignon-well-done/746942)
**Author:** [@dnooman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dnooman)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-filet-mignon-well-done/746942 "2016-03-02T03:13:06Z")
I was at a Japanese steakhouse the other night and the lady next to me ordered a filet with her meal. I’d heard of a stereotype where some people would order all their steaks well done. I was hoping this would not be the… --- ## [Happy 40th Birthday Frederic! (Pirates of Penzance)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-40th-birthday-frederic-pirates-of-penzance/747539)
**Author:** [@gaffa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gaffa)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-40th-birthday-frederic-pirates-of-penzance/747539 "2016-03-02T02:18:02Z")
The Slave of Duty Frederic was finally out of his Piratical Indentures in 1940, but this Leap Day, he finally hits the Big Four Oh. We should all raise a glass of sherry in his honour! --- ## [Chance the Rapper](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chance-the-rapper/747679)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chance-the-rapper/747679 "2016-03-02T02:04:22Z")
Anyone a fan of Chance the Rapper? This guy is takin’ over my brain, I can’t quit him! I came upon Chance pretty late in the game, just last year. He’s been “acclaimed” since he put out his own mixtape in 2013. I saw A… --- ## [The Walking Dead: comic to show - OPEN SPOILERS for an upcoming event](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-comic-to-show-open-spoilers-for-an-upcoming-event/747564)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-comic-to-show-open-spoilers-for-an-upcoming-event/747564 "2016-03-02T01:24:13Z")
Who’s head is Negan going to bash in? Maybe someone, maybe no one. I don’t see Glenn getting the axe…er… bat. I think it will be Abraham. Apologies if this has already been discussed. --- ## [You know who I think would make a fantastic next Doctor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-who-i-think-would-make-a-fantastic-next-doctor/747367)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2016, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-know-who-i-think-would-make-a-fantastic-next-doctor/747367 "2016-03-02T01:00:22Z")
David Mitchell. I can totally see him in control of the TARDIS, having adventures, being smarmy yet charming and occasionally scary, taking on new companions, etc. Who do you think would make a fantastic next Doctor? --- ## [Shameless: Season 6 has started, so fuck you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shameless-season-6-has-started-so-fuck-you/742960)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shameless-season-6-has-started-so-fuck-you/742960 "2016-03-01T20:41:55Z")
It’s back on Showtime, and the Gallagers are as raunchy and unrepentant as ever. Perhaps more so. Episode one started off a bit rocky, but quickly fell into the groove that fans recognize. All the cast members are back, … --- ## [Why is online Dilbert drawn differently the last couple of days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-online-dilbert-drawn-differently-the-last-couple-of-days/747654)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-online-dilbert-drawn-differently-the-last-couple-of-days/747654 "2016-03-01T17:51:32Z")
For the last two days in the online strip, Dilbert has been drawn in quite a different style, almost as though it was by a different artist. But the strip which was in yesterday’s physical newspaper was completely diffe… --- ## [Craig Windham has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craig-windham-has-died/747583)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/craig-windham-has-died/747583 "2016-03-01T17:03:53Z")
NPR’s Craig Windham died unexpectedly yesterday of a pulmonary embolism. I enjoyed his news reports, and until today I didn’t realize how busy he was outside of NPR. --- ## [2016 Oscar Watch-along thread (includes nominations and show order)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-oscar-watch-along-thread-includes-nominations-and-show-order/747458)
**Author:** [@Equipoise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Equipoise)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 1:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-oscar-watch-along-thread-includes-nominations-and-show-order/747458 "2016-03-01T13:13:49Z")
Please no threadshitting. If you’re not into the Oscars or movies, go start your own thread. Here are the nominees, and though I can’t confirm this until the show itself goes along, but I believe these are listed in the… --- ## [One a penny, two a penny](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-a-penny-two-a-penny/747528)
**Author:** [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-a-penny-two-a-penny/747528 "2016-03-01T13:00:41Z")
Mmm. I made a double batch of Paul Hollywood’s hot cross buns last night. Of course, I tweaked it to my preferred specifications, including tripling the cinnamon, adding a tsp of ground cloves, (I would have added nutmeg… --- ## [ID an Actor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-an-actor/747482)
**Author:** [@raventhief](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/raventhief)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-an-actor/747482 "2016-03-01T09:42:42Z")
This is terribly vague, and I apologize in advance. I am trying to recall an actor, and my mental image is of a terribly weaselly looking guy- very narrow face, light brownish hair, and for some reason, wearing a blue s… --- ## [Ever been to - or hosted - an Oscar party?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-to-or-hosted-an-oscar-party/747359)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ever-been-to-or-hosted-an-oscar-party/747359 "2016-03-01T08:11:02Z")
I hear or read about Oscar watching parties every year. Do these really happen? I don’t know anyone personally, as far as I know, who has attended such an event. If I tried hosting one I’d be lucky to get 2 or 3 guests,… --- ## [Khadaji's Whatcha Readin' Thread - February 2016 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-february-2016-edition/744636)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-february-2016-edition/744636 "2016-03-01T02:11:18Z")
February! For thse of us in the Northern Hemisphere the days start lengthening! YAY! I’m getting old, I was done with winter on December 26th:p Haven’t decided what I’m going to read next, something short, I do believe. … --- ## [Star Trek meets Hamilton](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-meets-hamilton/747587)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-meets-hamilton/747587 "2016-03-01T01:20:48Z")
I present “My Spock”. It’s petty good. --- ## [Now that Ricky is out, what celebrities "everybody knows" are gay remain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-ricky-is-out-what-celebrities-everybody-knows-are-gay-remain/534272)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 440\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/now-that-ricky-is-out-what-celebrities-everybody-knows-are-gay-remain/534272 "2016-03-01T00:31:14Z")
This is pure gossip- no cites or “I have a friend whose hairdresser’s twin brother used to date \_\_\_” testimonies needed. Bearing in mind that they could well in fact be straighter than the road to hell, who are the “mos… --- ## [Removing green pepper odor from stainless steel pot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/removing-green-pepper-odor-from-stainless-steel-pot/747349)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/removing-green-pepper-odor-from-stainless-steel-pot/747349 "2016-03-01T00:13:24Z")
Not sure if this is correct forum. I used the slow cooker function of my Instant Pot to make carne guisada. I put a lot of green peppers in it. The cooking vessel is a stainless steel, removable inner pot. After I fini… --- ## [Spotlight \[Spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotlight-spoilers/738593)
**Author:** [@Small\_Hen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Small_Hen)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2016, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotlight-spoilers/738593 "2016-03-01T00:12:30Z")
Has anyone seen this movie yet? I’m seeing a lot of critics comparing it to All the President’s Men, and I can see why. For a movie that is basically composed of nothing but scenes of interviews and actionless conversati… --- ## [Kevin Spacey, Chevy help a struggling young actor](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kevin-spacey-chevy-help-a-struggling-young-actor/747511)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kevin-spacey-chevy-help-a-struggling-young-actor/747511 "2016-02-29T22:49:07Z")
Part of their “Day It Forward” charitable campaign on Leap Year Day: Twitter Media --- ## [Stars with mental disorders](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stars-with-mental-disorders/746571)
**Author:** [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stars-with-mental-disorders/746571 "2016-02-29T22:10:42Z")
I am reading a book about Syd Barrett of the early Pink Floyd, who suffered a life long mental breakdown. I was wondering how many other artists had the same (or similar) problem. I can think of Brian Wilson (Beach Boy… --- ## [What's the best meal(s) you've ever cooked?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-meal-s-youve-ever-cooked/747159)
**Author:** [@GrumpyBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrumpyBunny)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-meal-s-youve-ever-cooked/747159 "2016-02-29T18:39:08Z")
Inspired by Charlie Wayne’s thread, I ask the Dope mind: What is the best meal(s) you’ve ever cooked? Please feel free to add for whom, if you like. And a recipe, if you like. My best meal is a cassoulet with chorizo… --- ## [Will Leo Win His Oscar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-leo-win-his-oscar/742525)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-leo-win-his-oscar/742525 "2016-02-29T16:38:52Z")
I hope he’s nominated for the Revenant, so a simple question, yes or no? --- ## [Father Jack has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/father-jack-has-died/747462)
**Author:** [@bunyupp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bunyupp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/father-jack-has-died/747462 "2016-02-29T14:31:02Z")
Another great British sit-com actor has died. Frank Kelly from “Father Ted”. RIP --- ## [Dopers Predict the 88th Academy Awards Winners: Best Picture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-predict-the-88th-academy-awards-winners-best-picture/743562)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dopers-predict-the-88th-academy-awards-winners-best-picture/743562 "2016-02-29T11:53:31Z")
Let’s see how well we can, as a group, predict the major Oscar winners. It is not necessary to have seen all the nominated films to vote, simply predict who or what you think will win. First up: Best Picture mmm --- ## [Okay, I'll make you the eggs the way you requested. Now choose your sides.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-ill-make-you-the-eggs-the-way-you-requested-now-choose-your-sides/747238)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-ill-make-you-the-eggs-the-way-you-requested-now-choose-your-sides/747238 "2016-02-29T04:49:18Z")
First, there was this thread. Well, okay, I can do that for you…make the eggs how you want them. But now you have to pick what you want to go with it. What do you typically like your sides to be when you’re having eggs… --- ## [I'm an Amazon bestselling author!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-an-amazon-bestselling-author/747272)
**Author:** [@Infovore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Infovore)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-an-amazon-bestselling-author/747272 "2016-02-29T00:48:04Z")
My urban fantasy ebook boxed set got accepted for a BookBub deal, and today was the day! I haven’t gotten much done today as I keep checking my numbers, but a couple hours ago the set peaked at #63 of all paid Kindle sal… --- ## [New Star Trek Series coming January 2017!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-star-trek-series-coming-january-2017/736432)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2016, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-star-trek-series-coming-january-2017/736432 "2016-02-29T00:02:52Z")
Some details here. It will be set in the Movie continuity. Alex Kurtzman is the show runner. The bad news: while the pilot will on on CBS TV, the series swill be on their all access Streaming service which costs $5.99 … --- ## [Transposing music---common? (for pianists)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transposing-music-common-for-pianists/747138)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2016, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/transposing-music-common-for-pianists/747138 "2016-02-28T22:35:52Z")
Hi SD, As a pianist, I find that I am able to transpose common lead sheets fairly easily. Songs I know well, such as Somewhere Over The Rainbow, I can transpose to any key when asked. I have been complimented on my pr… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=906) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=908)