# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=921 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 922 --- ## [How many black actors nominated for Oscars in 2017?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-black-actors-nominated-for-oscars-in-2017/744799)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-black-actors-nominated-for-oscars-in-2017/744799 "2016-02-01T02:47:07Z")
I predict at least 3. --- ## [Carls Jr - how do they rate?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carls-jr-how-do-they-rate/744440)
**Author:** [@stui\_magpie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stui_magpie)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/carls-jr-how-do-they-rate/744440 "2016-02-01T01:55:40Z")
Hi All, Apparently the Carls Jr fast food chain is coming to Australia. They’re opening their first store on the NSW central coast in a few months. So, how do they compare to other fast food places? I had a look at the… --- ## [If a magic genie granted you a wish to ...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-magic-genie-granted-you-a-wish-to/744653)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-a-magic-genie-granted-you-a-wish-to/744653 "2016-02-01T00:27:04Z")
If a magic genie granted you a wish to spend an evening with any living celebrity you chose, which celeb would you pick? For me, it would be Dennis Leary. If I chose someone with whom I was starstruck (like Kerry Russel… --- ## [Pay rate for cameo appearance?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pay-rate-for-cameo-appearance/744672)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pay-rate-for-cameo-appearance/744672 "2016-01-31T23:51:50Z")
When someone like Tina Fey shows up for 1 skit on SNL what does she get paid? I assume she gets the basic union rate per day. Lots of actors show up on SNL for 1 skit so I figure they all get paid the same. Of c… --- ## [What kind of cake is this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-cake-is-this/744379)
**Author:** [@amaguri](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amaguri)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-cake-is-this/744379 "2016-01-31T22:24:43Z")
A local bakery makes a mango mousse that sits on top of a cake round with such an enjoyably odd texture, I want to try to recreate it. It tastes kind of like pound cake, but the texture is entirely different. It’s quit… --- ## [Terminal Lance: The White Donkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terminal-lance-the-white-donkey/744789)
**Author:** [@Raguleader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Raguleader)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terminal-lance-the-white-donkey/744789 "2016-01-31T22:17:13Z")
No spoilers in the first post, but no guarantees for any replies if you haven’t read the book yet. So, Maximilian Uriarte, a former US Marine who writes and draws the webcomic Terminal Lance, just published a graphic no… --- ## [Karaoke song with smallest vocal range](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/karaoke-song-with-smallest-vocal-range/501006)
**Author:** [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/karaoke-song-with-smallest-vocal-range/501006 "2016-01-31T21:30:11Z")
I’ve got a vocal range of about a half an octave. If I ever get brave enough to do karaoke, what is a classic pop/rock/folk tune with a super small vocal range? --- ## [Was the Gemini Space Program pronounced like "Jiminy"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-gemini-space-program-pronounced-like-jiminy/744549)
**Author:** [@Morbo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morbo)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 2:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-gemini-space-program-pronounced-like-jiminy/744549 "2016-01-31T14:58:08Z")
I was just watching an episode of Mysteries At The Monument, and they talked about Gemini 8’s emergency malfunction. Throughout the entire segment, the announcer kept pronouncing “Gemini” like you would say “Jiminy Cric… --- ## [The future of the steel guitar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-future-of-the-steel-guitar/320906)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-future-of-the-steel-guitar/320906 "2016-01-31T13:03:31Z")
For decades, there has been one musical instrument that, when you hear it, causes you to think, “Ah, a country & western song.” That instrument is the pedal steel guitar (hereafter simply referred to as the steel guitar)… --- ## ["But i wonder will the sun still see all the people going by?" (RIP Paul Kantner)"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-i-wonder-will-the-sun-still-see-all-the-people-going-by-rip-paul-kantner/744535)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/but-i-wonder-will-the-sun-still-see-all-the-people-going-by-rip-paul-kantner/744535 "2016-01-31T05:37:17Z")
Paul Kantner of the Jefferson Airplane died apparently. He experienced multiple organ failure after a heart attack earlier this week. It’s a BAD month for classic rock & roll. --- ## [Mercy Street on PBS- anyone watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mercy-street-on-pbs-anyone-watching/743670)
**Author:** [@bobkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobkitty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mercy-street-on-pbs-anyone-watching/743670 "2016-01-31T04:40:46Z")
The six-episode series premiered the other night; I hope I’m not the only one watching! I thought it was quite good, particularly the historical detail. They do not shy away from the gruesome details of surgery available… --- ## [World of Tomorrow. A Short film on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-tomorrow-a-short-film-on-netflix/744706)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-tomorrow-a-short-film-on-netflix/744706 "2016-01-31T04:12:56Z")
I saw discussion of World of Tomorrow on Twitter (because it was nominated for an Oscar) and checked it out. I enjoyed it. It is only 16 minutes long and is a weird and funny (but very dry humor) short sci fi (sort of) … --- ## [Did you know "The New Girl" was still in production!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-the-new-girl-was-still-in-production/744222)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-know-the-new-girl-was-still-in-production/744222 "2016-01-31T02:48:41Z")
Another one of those shows I thought was long cancelled. Apparently the Tim Allen show where he runs an sporting goods company is still going too! Who knew? --- ## [The Hobbit movie(s) anticipation thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 787\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2016, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hobbit-movie-s-anticipation-thread/557969 "2016-01-31T02:22:31Z")
It looks like it will, indeed, happen. Let’s have this thread, if you all don’t object, to talk about it. The cast has just been unofficially announced. It sounds quite likely. Tim from the Office is Bilbo. Not sure wh… --- ## [The Godfather Epic on HBO (deleted scenes)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-godfather-epic-on-hbo-deleted-scenes/743815)
**Author:** [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-godfather-epic-on-hbo-deleted-scenes/743815 "2016-01-30T23:13:09Z")
HBO is showing what they call “The Godfather Epic” – Godfather + Godfather 2, cut into chronological order, with additional scenes deleted from the theatrical versions. 7 hours. (If this sounds familiar, it’s because i… --- ## [Did Woody Guthrie really write "I'm Shipping Up to Boston"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-woody-guthrie-really-write-im-shipping-up-to-boston/744695)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-woody-guthrie-really-write-im-shipping-up-to-boston/744695 "2016-01-30T22:15:05Z")
As in, the anthemic Irish-punk fight song by Dropkick Murphys. Wikipedia insists the lyrics are by Guthrie. Every article you’ll read online insists that it’s a cover of a Guthrie song. And yet, I can’t find anything on… --- ## [Has Miley Cyrus ever sung Achy Breaky Heart](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-miley-cyrus-ever-sung-achy-breaky-heart/744444)
**Author:** [@A\_Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/A_Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-miley-cyrus-ever-sung-achy-breaky-heart/744444 "2016-01-30T21:09:40Z")
I heard her dad singing it the other day and got to wondering if Miley has ever covered it. --- ## [Abe Vigoda, RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abe-vigoda-rip/744288)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/abe-vigoda-rip/744288 "2016-01-30T20:06:00Z")
He’s been rumored dead for 30 years, but now it’s official. So long Fish and Tessio. http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/abe-vigoda-sunken-eyed-character-actor-dead-94-36528884 --- ## [Definition of a patty melt..](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-a-patty-melt/744425)
**Author:** [@Stoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stoid)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definition-of-a-patty-melt/744425 "2016-01-30T19:52:18Z")
The patty melt I know is, ideally: Rye bread, grilled Cheese, melted: can be swiss or cheddar grilled onions ground beef patty I maintain that the defining characteristics of a patty melt are the patty and the melte… --- ## [Joe's of Kansas City BBQ, fka Oklahoma Joe's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joes-of-kansas-city-bbq-fka-oklahoma-joes/744397)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/joes-of-kansas-city-bbq-fka-oklahoma-joes/744397 "2016-01-30T19:48:56Z")
I’m going to be in Kansas City for the day coming up soon. Anybody eaten at Joe’s of Kansas City BBQ? It’s highly rated as the best in Kansas City for BBQ especially for their burnt ends, but wanted some firsthand opin… --- ## [The most quintessential movies of the 1960's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-quintessential-movies-of-the-1960s/744502)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-quintessential-movies-of-the-1960s/744502 "2016-01-30T19:12:43Z")
An argument ensued last night over what was the most quintessential sci-fi movie from the 1960’s. My friend insisted it was “2001: a Space Odyssey” because it was the 1960’s and, well, the subject involved an optimistic … --- ## [Mashed potato flavoring: Where sold?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mashed-potato-flavoring-where-sold/744422)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mashed-potato-flavoring-where-sold/744422 "2016-01-30T19:10:50Z")
We have used a cheese flavoring in mashed potatoes we’d been buying at the 99 Store. It comes in a small bag, like Sloppy Joe or gravy mix. The store doesn’t seem to have it any more. Does anyone know who makes it and wh… --- ## [My new favorite candy--Coffee Thins](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-favorite-candy-coffee-thins/744652)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-new-favorite-candy-coffee-thins/744652 "2016-01-30T15:43:25Z")
Linky-link We got these candies at the store last month. I bought and tried one. I bought and tried the other two. I bought two of each. Later four of each. This week, I bought a box of 12 of each. Anyone who loves co… --- ## [Is Penny an alcoholic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-penny-an-alcoholic/743011)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-penny-an-alcoholic/743011 "2016-01-30T15:00:51Z")
I’m struggling to recall a scene in The Big Bang Theory where Penny isn’t drinking, getting ready to drink or making a crack about needing a drink (usually in order to make some interminable event go faster) Is there an… --- ## [McDonald's re-creates the Cheese Shop Sketch...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-re-creates-the-cheese-shop-sketch/744514)
**Author:** [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcdonalds-re-creates-the-cheese-shop-sketch/744514 "2016-01-30T04:45:44Z")
… sort of. Some customers ordering the new mozzarella sticks are coming up empty. Wonder if Muzak has any bouzouki music? --- ## [Poll: Favorite/most iconic lines from TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-favorite-most-iconic-lines-from-tv/744441)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-favorite-most-iconic-lines-from-tv/744441 "2016-01-30T04:36:52Z")
I started this thread, Favorite single line from television? - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board , to gather iconic/favorite lines from television and now this is the thread I said I’d make. The lines chosen … --- ## [Why did "The Daily Show" choose Trevor Noah to replace Jon Stewart?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-daily-show-choose-trevor-noah-to-replace-jon-stewart/744153)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-the-daily-show-choose-trevor-noah-to-replace-jon-stewart/744153 "2016-01-30T03:19:00Z")
In reading this article “Why Are Americans Ignoring Trevor Noah?” I have to also ask why did The Daily Show choose a South African comedian to replace Jon Stewart in a show that is so quintessentially inside baseball US … --- ## [What movie is this? (Very little info to go on, may be impossible)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-is-this-very-little-info-to-go-on-may-be-impossible/744546)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-is-this-very-little-info-to-go-on-may-be-impossible/744546 "2016-01-30T02:57:25Z")
I am almost too embarrassed to post this because I worry that people will think I’m an idiot for even wondering if this movie can be identified on the basis of so little information, let alone for actually putting it out… --- ## [I used to like Star Wars....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-used-to-like-star-wars/744278)
**Author:** [@Henga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Henga)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-used-to-like-star-wars/744278 "2016-01-30T02:51:01Z")
Warning: anti-Star Wars diatribe ahead. Not to be taken seriously by anyone. Young Jedis and/or Siths lacking in boo-koo quantities of the Force read at their own risk. Warning this is your last. Seriously; last warn… --- ## [Have the Pawn Stars Screwed The Experts Who Helped Make Them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-the-pawn-stars-screwed-the-experts-who-helped-make-them/665780)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-the-pawn-stars-screwed-the-experts-who-helped-make-them/665780 "2016-01-30T02:45:31Z")
I am a latecomer to this show and I notice that almost all the old experts they used to use are no longer on the show. I have heard that the old arms guy Saun Rich (?) claimed that the show demanded that he sign a restr… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=920) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=922)