# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=978 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 979 --- ## [Stories You Don't Remember](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-you-dont-remember/692351)
**Author:** [@Inna\_Minnit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Inna_Minnit)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stories-you-dont-remember/692351 "2015-10-02T15:09:19Z")
Science Fiction and Fantasy short stories are my favorite reading material. It takes a gifted writer to tell an engaging story in just a few pages. I have read many over the years. Some I would like to read again as an a… --- ## [Celebrities everyone likes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-everyone-likes/732335)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 151\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-everyone-likes/732335 "2015-10-02T14:11:41Z")
The death of Yogi Berra got me thinking. Everyone liked Yogi. There was something about him that made you think he was just a great guy to hang out with, and his public image seems to match what he was like in private. … --- ## [The CSI (Vegas) appreciation thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-csi-vegas-appreciation-thread/733148)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-csi-vegas-appreciation-thread/733148 "2015-10-02T14:05:30Z")
I’m a bit late on this since the series finale/speacial/movie-thingy aired a couple days ago, but I’d feel remiss if I didn’t start a thread about my favorite show. I’ve said for years that I would be the most sad when … --- ## [Crappy Kids' Jokes for the 21st Century](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crappy-kids-jokes-for-the-21st-century/720681)
**Author:** [@Aspidistra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspidistra)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crappy-kids-jokes-for-the-21st-century/720681 "2015-10-02T14:04:17Z")
My (2nd grade) son got this book from the Op Shop (second-hand store) about a month ago when he was staying with his Granny. It’s called the Mega Joke Book and it’s full of jokes like 'What’s brown and sticky? (A stick!)… --- ## [Question: how do I make granola/snack bars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-how-do-i-make-granola-snack-bars/732400)
**Author:** [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 11:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-how-do-i-make-granola-snack-bars/732400 "2015-10-02T11:23:51Z")
Question: how do I make granola/snack bars? Thanks to a recent sale at work I picked up some South Beach Good To Go Bars. Randomly chosen example. They’re basically a slightly more nutritious version of a candy or gr… --- ## [New Survivor Starts This Wednesday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-survivor-starts-this-wednesday/732159)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 11:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-survivor-starts-this-wednesday/732159 "2015-10-02T11:13:21Z")
I have kind of a bad feeling about this one. They let the fans choose the cast, and, to be honest, Survivor fans are a pretty nerdy bunch. You should read some of the fan sites. They’re much worse than the fans here, … --- ## [Crikey! DM Is Back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crikey-dm-is-back/733053)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 8:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crikey-dm-is-back/733053 "2015-10-02T08:31:43Z")
Danger Mouse is back with brand new adventures! --- ## [''Stove Top Stuffing'' in Britain](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stove-top-stuffing-in-britain/732982)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 7:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stove-top-stuffing-in-britain/732982 "2015-10-02T07:46:18Z")
What is Stove Top stuffing (Cornbread) called in British supermarkets? --- ## [ID an Old Horror Movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-an-old-horror-movie/733022)
**Author:** [@Mudshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mudshark)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-an-old-horror-movie/733022 "2015-10-02T05:40:43Z")
Ok, so I saw this movie on TV a long time ago, 1991 or before. It involved some older woman struggling with these “creatures” or something that looked like mostaccioli coming out of her drain. She didn’t speak much, but … --- ## ["How the sausage is made" type documentaries (politics specifically)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-sausage-is-made-type-documentaries-politics-specifically/733168)
**Author:** [@Oedipus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oedipus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 5:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-the-sausage-is-made-type-documentaries-politics-specifically/733168 "2015-10-02T05:11:36Z")
I’d love some suggestions for “how the sausage is made” kinds of documentaries. I really, really liked 6 Days To Air about the South Park guys and would love to see more of those about areas of work that remain somewhat … --- ## [Trek: TOS fans: what do you think happened to the Organians (and their peace treaty)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trek-tos-fans-what-do-you-think-happened-to-the-organians-and-their-peace-treaty/732522)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 2:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trek-tos-fans-what-do-you-think-happened-to-the-organians-and-their-peace-treaty/732522 "2015-10-02T02:55:08Z")
The non-whippersnappers among us will remember the Star Trek episode “Errand of Mercy,” notable for three reasons. One, it introduced the Klingons, who proved to be slightly important later; two, it also introduced the O… --- ## [ULTRAMAN - The Movie 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ultraman-the-movie-2016/733061)
**Author:** [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ultraman-the-movie-2016/733061 "2015-10-02T02:27:21Z")
Whoo hoo! Omg, omg, omg, omg, omg… (trailer) This is going to be sooooo cool. This was my favorite growing up when I was 5 or 6 years old. Just bought the whole series on DVD. Anyone else a fan of the old show? --- ## [So...Adult Swim is 14 years old...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-adult-swim-is-14-years-old/733019)
**Author:** [@McDoogins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/McDoogins)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-adult-swim-is-14-years-old/733019 "2015-10-02T00:38:29Z")
And Toonami came out in 1997 but was discontinued until 2012 and as far as I know (I took a long break from Adult Swim) Adult Swim has continued without a hitch and to be honest, I’m surprised. So lets share memories. I… --- ## [Taco Bell Breakfast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-breakfast/732823)
**Author:** [@brovolone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brovolone)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taco-bell-breakfast/732823 "2015-10-02T00:20:30Z")
It’s been a while since Taco Bell starting serving breakfast. Does anyone actually eat there for breakfast? I feel like Taco bell made a mistake by serving breakfast. I drive by nearly every morning and just feel like t… --- ## [It's Peanut Paste not Peanut Butter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-peanut-paste-not-peanut-butter/641694)
**Author:** [@GreedySmurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GreedySmurf)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2015, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-peanut-paste-not-peanut-butter/641694 "2015-10-02T00:00:32Z")
Growing up in the late 70’s early 80’s, what most of you call Peanut Butter, in our household was called Peanut Paste. In fact I still call it Peanut Paste. I get ridiculed by my wife when I say it, and pretty much ever… --- ## [So is AMC the greatest cable network of all time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-is-amc-the-greatest-cable-network-of-all-time/733044)
**Author:** [@SykoSkotty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SykoSkotty)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 10:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-is-amc-the-greatest-cable-network-of-all-time/733044 "2015-10-01T22:13:19Z")
Just for discussion; no poll here. The list of highly rated/critically acclaimed shows on AMC continues to grow. I’m sure there are Dopers who will disagree, but I honestly can’t think of another network with this many… --- ## [Movie remakes that are quality movies in their own right](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-remakes-that-are-quality-movies-in-their-own-right/732993)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-remakes-that-are-quality-movies-in-their-own-right/732993 "2015-10-01T21:53:58Z")
I thought the Robocop remake (2014) was a great movie in its own right. The plot outline was different and the movie was pretty decent and better than the original Robocop. I know remakes get shit on, but they can be pr… --- ## [Panera Bread's balsamic vinaigrette](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panera-breads-balsamic-vinaigrette/651191)
**Author:** [@MyMack\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyMack_1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 9:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/panera-breads-balsamic-vinaigrette/651191 "2015-10-01T21:11:32Z")
Does anyone know how to make or “fake” the balsamic dressing Panera puts on their classic salads? I’m sick of my homemade stuff and want a new dressing and love-love-love Panera’s. I did look online and tried one of the… --- ## [What's the best vodka under $15?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-vodka-under-15/732932)
**Author:** [@wendyreed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wendyreed)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-vodka-under-15/732932 "2015-10-01T20:13:45Z")
What’s the best vodka under $15? My friend bought something called Score Vodka and claimed he paid only 10 bucks for it. At first I thought it was pretty expensive cuz the taste. :slight\_smile: --- ## [Can you think of any movie that is set...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-think-of-any-movie-that-is-set/732254)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-think-of-any-movie-that-is-set/732254 "2015-10-01T19:34:57Z")
…in the time and place of your childhood that is anything close to what you remember of that time and place? I’m having trouble thinking of a single one. --- ## [Should leftovers be refrigerated/frozen quickly or wait until they cool down a bit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-leftovers-be-refrigerated-frozen-quickly-or-wait-until-they-cool-down-a-bit/732842)
**Author:** [@Yodalicious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yodalicious)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-leftovers-be-refrigerated-frozen-quickly-or-wait-until-they-cool-down-a-bit/732842 "2015-10-01T17:24:20Z")
A delicious dinner is made and there will be enough for lunch tomorrow. My wife will sometimes put the leftovers in a container and into the fridge as she is making our dinner plates. My thought is that the leftovers s… --- ## [The Bastard Executioner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bastard-executioner/731443)
**Author:** [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-bastard-executioner/731443 "2015-10-01T15:52:50Z")
New series on FX, from Kurt Sutter (The Shield, Sons of Anarchy). Set in Wales in the 1300’s, it (so far) looks pretty decent, although I’m having a bit of trouble with the overly-thick accents. It looks to be taking t… --- ## [Olives with pits in Greek salad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olives-with-pits-in-greek-salad/732968)
**Author:** [@WF\_Tomba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WF_Tomba)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/olives-with-pits-in-greek-salad/732968 "2015-10-01T12:01:29Z")
Seems like every time I order a “Greek” salad, the olives have pits in them. Now, granted, I’m getting these salads from low-quality sources like diners and bars. So I probably shouldn’t expect much … but damn, it’s anno… --- ## [Anybody remember this old, frankly anti-gay SNL skit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-remember-this-old-frankly-anti-gay-snl-skit/732587)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-remember-this-old-frankly-anti-gay-snl-skit/732587 "2015-10-01T07:35:38Z")
A few weeks ago, somebody posted a thread about an old, somewhat misogynist SNL film set to the band Foreigner’s “Cold as Ice.” The other day I was having a conversation with a few friends, and nobody recalled this simil… --- ## [Frequent movie co-stars like Jennifer and Bradley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frequent-movie-co-stars-like-jennifer-and-bradley/732652)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frequent-movie-co-stars-like-jennifer-and-bradley/732652 "2015-10-01T04:40:09Z")
Seeing the preview for Joy today got me thinking about Jennifer Lawrence and her “work husband” Bradley Cooper and how often they have co-starred already: Silver Linings Playbook American Hustle Serena Joy Who else … --- ## [Anyone notice if Father Guido Sarducci made any appearances during the Pope's visit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-notice-if-father-guido-sarducci-made-any-appearances-during-the-popes-visit/733031)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-notice-if-father-guido-sarducci-made-any-appearances-during-the-popes-visit/733031 "2015-10-01T02:57:11Z")
I’ve always been a fan of Father Guido Sarducci (also a fan of Don Novello’s “Lazlo Letters”). I was hoping to see him pop up during Pope Francis’ visit to the U.S. I did not take it upon myself to scour every major com… --- ## [Making maps for fictional places](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-maps-for-fictional-places/732380)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-maps-for-fictional-places/732380 "2015-10-01T02:47:29Z")
I just learned something new. It turns out that at least some publishers have cartographers on staff who draw up maps of fictional places. --- ## [BlindSpot Season 1 - Mondays at 9 central](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blindspot-season-1-mondays-at-9-central/732177)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2015, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blindspot-season-1-mondays-at-9-central/732177 "2015-10-01T02:45:24Z")
Blindspot’ Review: The Fall’s First Must-Watch Show They weren’t kidding. The pilot has been totally riveting and awesome. I’ll be watching for awhile to see if they can keep churning out great episodes. I’m hooked won… --- ## [Song Of Ice&Fire series, are the unsullied ever explained?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-of-ice-fire-series-are-the-unsullied-ever-explained/732974)
**Author:** [@grude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/grude)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-of-ice-fire-series-are-the-unsullied-ever-explained/732974 "2015-09-30T23:46:44Z")
I don’t recall the show ever explaining what the point is behind the unsullied soldiers Dany frees? Is it merely to emphasize how cruel the slavers are or is there a reason behind it? Everything I read says a man castra… --- ## [I Know Where I'm Going (1945)Film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-know-where-im-going-1945-film/733051)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2015, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-know-where-im-going-1945-film/733051 "2015-09-30T17:43:43Z")
I was leaving TCM on for background noise when this film came on, and it is absolutely charming. Such a sweet little romance with a touch of comedy, if they remade it now they would absolutely screw it up. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=977) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=979)