# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=919 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 920 --- ## [Grease Live](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grease-live/744854)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2016, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grease-live/744854 "2016-02-04T20:00:21Z")
I didn’t see a thread so if this a duplicate, please merge, etc. . . Did anyone watch this last night? I thought they did a fantastic job. --- ## [Explain: Monty Python's Church Police?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-monty-pythons-church-police/744575)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2016, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-monty-pythons-church-police/744575 "2016-02-04T18:19:11Z")
What is the deal with Monty Python’s “Church Police”? Throughout their illustrious career, they have frequently portrayed a character dressed as a “Bobby” (British cop) with a cross atop his hat. This character also ap… --- ## [Ripper Street: When will series 4 be available to watch in the U.S.?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripper-street-when-will-series-4-be-available-to-watch-in-the-u-s/744528)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2016, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ripper-street-when-will-series-4-be-available-to-watch-in-the-u-s/744528 "2016-02-04T16:17:43Z")
I see from Googling that folks in the U.K. can watch the latest series starting in mid-January, 2016, but I can’t find out when it will start showing in the U.S. Can someone with better Google-fu than me pin this down? --- ## [Whatever happened to 'Charm School' entreprneur 'Mister Lynn?'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-charm-school-entreprneur-mister-lynn/745140)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2016, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whatever-happened-to-charm-school-entreprneur-mister-lynn/745140 "2016-02-04T15:22:02Z")
Saw him on television recently (1960s program). He was from Texas and was apparently a big name in the Charm/Modeling School business. Info on him is rather thin. (And, just in case you’re wondering, no, I don’t need … --- ## [Friends reunion coming to NBC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-reunion-coming-to-nbc/743072)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2016, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/friends-reunion-coming-to-nbc/743072 "2016-02-04T14:31:15Z")
Details still to be worked out - might not be a new “episode,” as such: 'Friends' cast reunion coming to NBC | EW.com --- ## [Scarborough Fair and Girl of the North Country - What's the connection?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scarborough-fair-and-girl-of-the-north-country-whats-the-connection/169525)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2016, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/scarborough-fair-and-girl-of-the-north-country-whats-the-connection/169525 "2016-02-04T06:51:52Z")
While listening to the radio the other day I heard the Simon and Garfunkel song “Scarborough Fair” for the first time, and I noticed that some of the lyrics are nearly identical to the Bob Dylan song “Girl Of The North C… --- ## [What is the significance of Alice & the Restaurant (in the song)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-significance-of-alice-the-restaurant-in-the-song/744277)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2016, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-significance-of-alice-the-restaurant-in-the-song/744277 "2016-02-04T04:45:31Z")
As I see it, the song is about two incidents: 1) the arrest for littering (& exagerated response by the cops), and 2) the impact this “criminal history” had when Guthrie subsequently went before the draft board. The par… --- ## [Play this really loud, pretend you're into it, and see what people do.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-this-really-loud-pretend-youre-into-it-and-see-what-people-do/745016)
**Author:** [@jepflast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jepflast)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2016, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-this-really-loud-pretend-youre-into-it-and-see-what-people-do/745016 "2016-02-04T02:04:19Z")
https://soundcloud.com/gyrgontex/shammygeeshta-genialni-track-co-nas-provari-edit-james Can anyone translate this from Czech? --- ## [Barney Miller](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barney-miller/692621)
**Author:** [@bmasters1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmasters1)\ **Replies:** 164\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barney-miller/692621 "2016-02-03T23:39:23Z")
Just yesterday (from Amazon) purchased Shout!'s complete release of this classic 1975-82 ABC police comedy starring Hal Linden. I was wondering what you all have thought of that show. I’ve heard so many glowing reviews a… --- ## [Anybody into "The Knick"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-into-the-knick/744982)
**Author:** [@Jennshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jennshark)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-into-the-knick/744982 "2016-02-03T23:04:59Z")
Just finished binge-watching the three seasons thus far on CineMax – really, really liked it! Is/has anyone else watched? I’d love to hear your assessment! I have been really intrigued by the character development. No o… --- ## [David Bowie - Blackstar: What was the video about?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-bowie-blackstar-what-was-the-video-about/745091)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/david-bowie-blackstar-what-was-the-video-about/745091 "2016-02-03T20:21:52Z")
I got the first reference, Major Tom dead in space, but what about him in the attic, those three dancing people in the background? The Arab-esque city, the skull encrusted with Jewels, the scarecrows, that Cthulhu lookin… --- ## [What happened to David Bowie's money](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-david-bowies-money/745067)
**Author:** [@sciurophobic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sciurophobic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happened-to-david-bowies-money/745067 "2016-02-03T19:49:03Z")
In 1997 David Bowie was named Britain’s wealthiest rock star, with a net worth of over $900 million (link) When he died it was “only” $100 million. Where did it all go? --- ## [Best fish roe to make caviar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-fish-roe-to-make-caviar/745030)
**Author:** [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-fish-roe-to-make-caviar/745030 "2016-02-03T19:18:03Z")
…besides sturgeon and other protected/endangered fish. We’re tropical here and my choices are limited to: Japanese carp, eel, tuna, various members of the mackerel family, tilapia, milkfish (fam Chanidae, awa in hawaiin.… --- ## [The Next Big Science Fiction Movie Should Be...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-big-science-fiction-movie-should-be/743692)
**Author:** [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-next-big-science-fiction-movie-should-be/743692 "2016-02-03T17:59:29Z")
…(1) From a book or story that would make a great movie and (2) is unlikely to ever be made. Not counting the “comic book” films or the Star Wars/Star Trek franchises (albeit both help in showing that futuristic/space-s… --- ## [Eating lots of diet jelly on a semi-paleo diet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-lots-of-diet-jelly-on-a-semi-paleo-diet/744647)
**Author:** [@JohnClay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnClay)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 5:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eating-lots-of-diet-jelly-on-a-semi-paleo-diet/744647 "2016-02-03T17:57:07Z")
Hi recently I became interested in the Paleo diet which I think means no grains, legumes, refined sugar, processed foods, etc. (and apparently also no dairy products and minimal fruits and starchy carbs) It is very low i… --- ## [I'd like to cook bottom round steak in a crockpot but...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-cook-bottom-round-steak-in-a-crockpot-but/744904)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-like-to-cook-bottom-round-steak-in-a-crockpot-but/744904 "2016-02-03T16:55:52Z")
…every recipe I’ve found calls for using cream of mushroom soup. And maybe onion soup mix. I don’t like either, so what could I substitute? Can’t I use extra water or beef broth or something else without mushrooms? The s… --- ## [Hybrid microwave/conventional recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hybrid-microwave-conventional-recipes/745063)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hybrid-microwave-conventional-recipes/745063 "2016-02-03T16:54:01Z")
Are there any recipes which call for the use of both the microwave, and conventional cooking for the best results? Starting in the MW, and finishing in the oven, or vice versa. In the history of food preparation, the MW … --- ## [Rhiengold](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rhiengold/744958)
**Author:** [@jacked36](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jacked36)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rhiengold/744958 "2016-02-03T16:34:18Z")
do they still make rheingold ? --- ## [Grandma's Cookies (Commercials)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandmas-cookies-commercials/745061)
**Author:** [@Carryon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carryon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grandmas-cookies-commercials/745061 "2016-02-03T16:28:22Z")
I was young but I seem to remember when these cookies were first introduced they had commercials where an older lady was playing grandma and she was trying to pass these cookies off as her own homemade ones, and with eac… --- ## [Sir Terry Wogan has died aged 77](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sir-terry-wogan-has-died-aged-77/744737)
**Author:** [@JustinC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JustinC)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 4:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sir-terry-wogan-has-died-aged-77/744737 "2016-02-03T16:26:37Z")
Sir Michael Terence “Terry” Wogan, KBE DL, RIP, sir. Cancer, you’re a bitch. --- ## [Potato photo sells for €1 million!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potato-photo-sells-for-1-million/745021)
**Author:** [@standingwave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/standingwave)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/potato-photo-sells-for-1-million/745021 "2016-02-03T15:57:22Z")
:eek::smack::confused: What’s more lucrative than Johnny Depp or Yoko Ono? A photogenic potato, at least for renowned celebrity photographer Kevin Abosch. His “Potato #345” — a simple portrait of an organic Irish spu… --- ## [What If: Aragorn doesn't release the Army of the Dead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-aragorn-doesnt-release-the-army-of-the-dead/745017)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 12:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-if-aragorn-doesnt-release-the-army-of-the-dead/745017 "2016-02-03T12:25:09Z")
Inspired by these two pages of the DM of the Rings parody: http://www.shamusyoung.com/twentysidedtale/?p=1249 http://www.shamusyoung.com/twentysidedtale/?p=1255 To recap, “Aragorn” (or rather, the total dumbass playin… --- ## [What were these two ads that were on TV around 1980?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-these-two-ads-that-were-on-tv-around-1980/745015)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 7:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-these-two-ads-that-were-on-tv-around-1980/745015 "2016-02-03T07:18:28Z")
I can’t remember what the product was. But likely something high-end, like expensive booze. I think they were syndicated, as opposed to on network channels (FWIW, I saw them on Pittsburgh stations). Soft focus. No backg… --- ## [What was Final Jeopardy tonight?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-final-jeopardy-tonight/744918)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-final-jeopardy-tonight/744918 "2016-02-03T05:43:34Z")
Fuckers on ABC broke in with meaningless garbage about who was leading in the Iowa caucuses. Who the fuck cares? What was the Final Jeopardy question? --- ## [Who are Sheldon's 9 friends?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-sheldons-9-friends/744745)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 3:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-sheldons-9-friends/744745 "2016-02-03T03:12:13Z")
I know this must already be a thread, but I can’t find it. If it is, maybe someone can link. Anyway, my guess is this list: Leonard Beverly Hofstader Penny Stuart Stephen Hawking Amy Raj Wil Wheaton That leaves… --- ## [I need advice about Kifto Raw Beef](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-advice-about-kifto-raw-beef/744758)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-advice-about-kifto-raw-beef/744758 "2016-02-03T01:40:26Z")
So, I achieved success, of a sort. Guestling the Eldest, as a professional cook hopeful(dare I dream and say accredited chef someday?) has decided he needs to sample as many different dishes from different cultures as h… --- ## [The YouTube implosion of TheFineBros](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-youtube-implosion-of-thefinebros/744856)
**Author:** [@Cardboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardboard)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2016, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-youtube-implosion-of-thefinebros/744856 "2016-02-03T01:18:54Z")
I’m not sure if you guys follow YouTube at all, but what is happening to TheFineBros is what happens when you make the Internet mad. TheFineBros are most well-known for their “react” videos (Kids react, teens react, et … --- ## [Do you consider movies about Zorro to be Westerns?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-consider-movies-about-zorro-to-be-westerns/744430)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-consider-movies-about-zorro-to-be-westerns/744430 "2016-02-02T23:11:52Z")
The thread about “best Western ever” made me wonder, can Zorro films be considered Westerns? All the ones about this hero I’ve ever seen were in California, colonized by Spain at the time the pictures take place. It’s … --- ## [Of Book Doctors and Editors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-book-doctors-and-editors/744443)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/of-book-doctors-and-editors/744443 "2016-02-02T22:49:46Z")
This is a two part question: Suppose you have written a manuscript, and you’d like a Book Doctor or an editor to polish it. Is it proper or gauche to ask that individual to enter into a non-disclosure agreement? Or, is … --- ## [Help identifying a book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identifying-a-book/744987)
**Author:** [@Ryanmiaku](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryanmiaku)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identifying-a-book/744987 "2016-02-02T22:28:20Z")
So I was reading a book one day about a society that decided emotions are frowned upon so engineered something to suppress them. There is this guy who’s father was working to return emotions. His son didn’t know, and he … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=918) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=920)