# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=913 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 914 --- ## [Working towards known outcome = TV death knell?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/working-towards-known-outcome-tv-death-knell/746151)
**Author:** [@iljitsch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iljitsch)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/working-towards-known-outcome-tv-death-knell/746151 "2016-02-17T22:51:23Z")
I was listening to the most recent TV Talk Machine podcast episode, where they discuss Better Call Saul. For those who don’t know, Saul is a character from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul is a prequel series to Breakin… --- ## [Friends - Monica question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-monica-question/738482)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-monica-question/738482 "2016-02-17T21:44:08Z")
I seem to remember a Friends episode where they made reference to Monica Gellar going to a Bruce Springsteen concert and getting up on stage and getting to dance with Bruce Springsteen. This was of course playing on Cou… --- ## [This plus that still doesn't make a meal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-plus-that-still-doesnt-make-a-meal/746352)
**Author:** [@congodwarf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/congodwarf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-plus-that-still-doesnt-make-a-meal/746352 "2016-02-17T17:33:36Z")
I have a lovely spaghetti squash and a pack of meatballs. What do I do with them to make a meal? Tomato based sauce? Cheese? Oil? --- ## [Favorite healthy treat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-healthy-treat/743157)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-healthy-treat/743157 "2016-02-17T17:00:41Z")
Define “healthy” any way you want, I guess. I define it as “if I ate it every day for a year I would be better off at the end.” I love raspberries and raspberry-flavored anything (even that borderline disgusting raspber… --- ## [Music notation question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-notation-question/746284)
**Author:** [@Scathach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scathach)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-notation-question/746284 "2016-02-17T16:24:22Z")
Trying to relearn the piano again after 10 years without playing - I can still basically read music but am occasionally running into things that trip me up. In the pic below - can someone explain what’s going on with th… --- ## [Sneaky Pete (](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sneaky-pete/744962)
**Author:** [@Enright3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enright3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sneaky-pete/744962 "2016-02-17T14:27:52Z")
Has anyone seen the Amazon Prime pilot Sneaky Pete? “After leaving prison, Marius takes cover from his past by assuming the identity of his cellmate, Pete. He moves in with Pete’s long-estranged, unsuspecting family a… --- ## [What was the best episode of McHale's Navy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-best-episode-of-mchales-navy/746115)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2016, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-best-episode-of-mchales-navy/746115 "2016-02-17T01:43:15Z")
In response to Cicero’s post in the “Gilligan’s Island” thread. Maybe the one with “He’s the Tiger of the Pacific, Quentin McHale!” “You’re not from Massachusetts, are you?” :dubious: --- ## [Potluck food that doesn't need refrigeration](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potluck-food-that-doesnt-need-refrigeration/745206)
**Author:** [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potluck-food-that-doesnt-need-refrigeration/745206 "2016-02-16T23:16:00Z")
I’m planning a potluck where most of us will arrive at 12:00, but the food won’t be served until 6 to 7 hours later. We can store the dishes inside, but we won’t have access to a refrigerator. What are some things we ca… --- ## [Kanye on Twitter: "COSBY INNOCENT!!!" Help me understand.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-on-twitter-cosby-innocent-help-me-understand/745706)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kanye-on-twitter-cosby-innocent-help-me-understand/745706 "2016-02-16T22:56:20Z")
When a kerfuffle on Twitter is something I hear about, well, there must be some kerfuffling going on. So, Kanye tweeted that? Is he intending to be sincere, or is there some Twitter spin play I can’t comprehend? I won… --- ## [What was the first movie that made you horny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-movie-that-made-you-horny/745272)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-movie-that-made-you-horny/745272 "2016-02-16T21:31:34Z")
I had a crush on some TV stars earlier than this, but the first movie that really got me going was Ryan’s Daughter. I was 12 and I don’t think my parents had any idea how explicitly sexual (for the time) it was going to… --- ## [What is the worst TV show decay you've seen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-tv-show-decay-youve-seen/745002)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 226\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-worst-tv-show-decay-youve-seen/745002 "2016-02-16T18:02:49Z")
I mean shows that started well and decayed into horrible shows. I actually don’t mean shows that had a bad finale, but were otherwise OK. What shows degraded the sharpest in your experience? My list is below, though in n… --- ## [Denise Matthews (Vanity) dies at 57](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/denise-matthews-vanity-dies-at-57/746241)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/denise-matthews-vanity-dies-at-57/746241 "2016-02-16T17:32:39Z")
This really doesn’t surprise me, because she’s been in poor health for a long time. RIP. :frowning: --- ## ["Memory Hackers" on PBS Nova- Seemed like Junk Science to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memory-hackers-on-pbs-nova-seemed-like-junk-science-to-me/746094)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/memory-hackers-on-pbs-nova-seemed-like-junk-science-to-me/746094 "2016-02-16T12:54:32Z")
Anybody else watch this? I normally watch NOVA and am always amazed and stupefied. But this episode seemed like a butt-load of junk science. First: The kid at the beginning of the show. He can regurgitate “trivia”, Wor… --- ## [Without Google (or similar) searching, can you identify the significance of "Loverboynik"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-google-or-similar-searching-can-you-identify-the-significance-of-loverboynik/746232)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/without-google-or-similar-searching-can-you-identify-the-significance-of-loverboynik/746232 "2016-02-16T05:09:46Z")
The response was fun enough to Without Google (or similar) searching, can you identify the significance of “DePatie”?that I thought I’d try another one. Geezers ought to have a leg up on the younger crowd unless the you… --- ## [What are the sexiest songs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-sexiest-songs/740310)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2016, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-sexiest-songs/740310 "2016-02-16T03:12:00Z")
Not romantic, and not necessarily explicit, but sexy. Being an old codger kinda guy who more or less stopped following pop music in the late 80s, here are mine in no particular order. Angel of the Morning by Merilee Ru… --- ## [Which author has had the most books turned into movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-author-has-had-the-most-books-turned-into-movies/184264)
**Author:** [@And\_that\_s\_the\_bottom\_line](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/And_that_s_the_bottom_line)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-author-has-had-the-most-books-turned-into-movies/184264 "2016-02-15T23:49:37Z")
The first two authors that come to mind are Stephen King and Tom Clancy. Any others? --- ## [I'm finally going to use the office kitchen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-finally-going-to-use-the-office-kitchen/745515)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-finally-going-to-use-the-office-kitchen/745515 "2016-02-15T22:52:34Z")
Tomorrow being Lundi Gras, I thought I’d make some jambalaya and cornbread for the office tomorrow. We have a nice kitchen, so why not? I did the prep work tonight, and packed everything that doesn’t need refrigeration… --- ## [The Conchords - Anyone else disappointed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-conchords-anyone-else-disappointed/745988)
**Author:** [@Doug\_K](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doug_K)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-conchords-anyone-else-disappointed/745988 "2016-02-15T22:02:23Z")
Prompted by the thread about shows that quit while they were ahead. I didn’t want to poop in that thread, so I thought I’d ask in a new one. I had heard so much raving about Flight of the Conchords, that I was ecstatic … --- ## [What's the funniest YouTube clip? \[UPDATED\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-funniest-youtube-clip-updated/746126)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-funniest-youtube-clip-updated/746126 "2016-02-15T21:43:45Z")
It’s been going on five years since this thread saw any action: ============================================ What’s the funniest YouTube clip? 07-03-2011, 07:18 AM Zeldar #145 07-18-2011, 11:11 PM Little Nemo =… --- ## [New Release Movie Streaming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-release-movie-streaming/746156)
**Author:** [@Dante](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 9:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-release-movie-streaming/746156 "2016-02-15T21:21:47Z")
Is there any kind of service that will do this? Went to the movies today to see Deadpool, and was forced to hear constant commentary from the two couples beside us. I politely asked them to hush, but that was futile. T… --- ## [Van Halen 2: Is it a perfect rock album?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/van-halen-2-is-it-a-perfect-rock-album/746105)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/van-halen-2-is-it-a-perfect-rock-album/746105 "2016-02-15T20:47:55Z")
The thesis is simple: VH2 is a perfect mixture of fun and genius. Every track is at least good. There are few studio tricks. Its a perfect album to listen to when imbibing. Your thoughts, please. --- ## [Wicked City](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wicked-city/735934)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wicked-city/735934 "2016-02-15T19:55:52Z")
I watched the first episode of the new series Wicked City tonight. I’ll admit I watched it mainly because it was on right after Agents of Shield on the same channel. But having watched it with minimal expectations I was … --- ## [What did Neil Diamond mean by calling Cracklin Rosie that?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-neil-diamond-mean-by-calling-cracklin-rosie-that/746127)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-neil-diamond-mean-by-calling-cracklin-rosie-that/746127 "2016-02-15T18:50:33Z")
And what did he mean by "cracklin’? Beng a "store-bought woman’ sounds pretty insulting. Is he calling her a prostitute? High maintenance? How high maintenance can she be, being a poor man’s woman? When I was young, th… --- ## [When Calls The Heart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-calls-the-heart/746143)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-calls-the-heart/746143 "2016-02-15T17:17:06Z")
I was idly flipping through channels yesterday, and landed on Frasier on the Hallmark Channel. During commercials, up popped a promo for a show called “When Calls The Heart”. It looked so much like a soap opera parody, t… --- ## [Anyone ID This Kids' Novel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-id-this-kids-novel/595673)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-id-this-kids-novel/595673 "2016-02-15T16:12:45Z")
In recent years, I came across a book about a doll or stuffed animal (a rabbit, IIRC) that got lost from the original owner. The book is all about its adventures as it passes through various character’s lives as they, t… --- ## [Better Call Saul: 1.09 Pimento](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-1-09-pimento/716395)
**Author:** [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Replies:** 262\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/better-call-saul-1-09-pimento/716395 "2016-02-15T15:56:19Z")
First of all, kudos to soonerblue for this post last week: What a great scene between those two actors at the end. Chuck studied and worked but Jimmy has a natural talent that Jimmy never will. Pure jealousy. Mike was… --- ## [Peter Clines' Exes series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-clines-exes-series/720910)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peter-clines-exes-series/720910 "2016-02-15T14:42:24Z")
I’m currently reading the series and really enjoying it. The basic idea is superheroes vs zombie apocalypse. Which could be really stupid but Clines is handling it very well. The series so far: Ex-Heroes (bonus snob po… --- ## ["Shannara Chronicles" - coming to MTV soon!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shannara-chronicles-coming-to-mtv-soon/724585)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shannara-chronicles-coming-to-mtv-soon/724585 "2016-02-15T14:25:12Z")
I stopped reading these in the mid-80s, but I do recall liking them for a while. Admittedly one of their best features was that they stole liberally from Tolkien, thus giving those of us who’d read LotR a dozen times s… --- ## [What other musical endings sound like this one?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-other-musical-endings-sound-like-this-one/746152)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-other-musical-endings-sound-like-this-one/746152 "2016-02-15T13:53:29Z")
I was thinking of putting this in the “earworms” thread because it bugged me all day yesterday until I finally located it late last night. It was pure happenstance that I finally settled on Art Farmer - Stablemates as th… --- ## [NOT the Periodic Table](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-the-periodic-table/744942)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2016, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-the-periodic-table/744942 "2016-02-15T13:42:28Z")
I’ve noticed that very often someone will name a fictional character or place after an element, even though there’s no connection there, Evidently they just like the sound of it. I grew up reading about Superman’s home w… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=912) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=914)