# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=980 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 981 --- ## [Spotify or Something Similar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotify-or-something-similar/732437)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotify-or-something-similar/732437 "2015-09-28T22:50:24Z")
Do any of you Dopers know of a good website that allows me to make a playlist of songs that I actually pick? I have a Pandora account, but don’t like that I can’t actually search for a song and put it in my list. Does … --- ## [worst types of episodes from any series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-types-of-episodes-from-any-series/731837)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Boone\_Fanatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daniel_Boone_Fanatic)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-types-of-episodes-from-any-series/731837 "2015-09-28T22:34:47Z")
Mine The episode where the cast sings the entire episode and nothing else. The dream sequence episodes are usually bad Those fantasy ones. Boring. The one where the cast goes back and pretends to live in different t… --- ## [Fear the Walking Dead: 1.04 "Not Fade Away" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fear-the-walking-dead-1-04-not-fade-away-open-spoilers/732030)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 130\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fear-the-walking-dead-1-04-not-fade-away-open-spoilers/732030 "2015-09-28T21:58:09Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] Madison and Travis see different sides of the National Guard’s occupation in their neighborhood; the family tries to adapt to the new world. \[/QUOTE\] So any guesses as how badly the cavalry messes up? … --- ## [Explain to me why I should watch the X-files](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-why-i-should-watch-the-x-files/732516)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-to-me-why-i-should-watch-the-x-files/732516 "2015-09-28T21:18:51Z")
As I understand it, from the episodes I would skim when it was on broadcast TV, every week Mulder and Scully are called out to investigate a supernatural phenomenon. None of these phenomenon are subtle, they are usually… --- ## [Miley Cyrus on Jimmy Kimmel - Bruises?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miley-cyrus-on-jimmy-kimmel-bruises/732486)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miley-cyrus-on-jimmy-kimmel-bruises/732486 "2015-09-28T21:05:48Z")
This is mildly NSFW, even though it was on Network television. She is basically wearing a capelet with large pasties, but no shirt. So, fair warning! And honestly, she starts to almost make sense about the whole tople… --- ## [Anyone growing hops?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-growing-hops/724403)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-growing-hops/724403 "2015-09-28T20:39:27Z")
So, I started a little hop growing area in our yard. There was a spot by an old shed that was a mess. I began by taking the limbs off of an old nasty pine tree, then topping it. I secured a strange looking bird house … --- ## [Elementary season four, wishes and predictions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elementary-season-four-wishes-and-predictions/728989)
**Author:** [@Mislav](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mislav)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elementary-season-four-wishes-and-predictions/728989 "2015-09-28T20:38:21Z")
I really liked the season three finale and I hope that Sherlock didn’t relapse after all. I think that it has set up interesting possibilities for season four. Obviously that is going to be a long wait and the season thr… --- ## [Anyone watching Z Nation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-z-nation/731202)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-z-nation/731202 "2015-09-28T20:37:43Z")
I see alot of us are Walking Dead fans, but what about its SyFy Channel knock off,\* Z Nation\*. I watched all of season 1 and the premiere of season 2. It’s a fun show really. I don’t think it’s trying to be Walking Dea… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 9, Episode 1 (September 21, 2015) -- "The Matrimonial Momentum"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-1-september-21-2015-the-matrimonial-momentum/732149)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-1-september-21-2015-the-matrimonial-momentum/732149 "2015-09-28T20:13:04Z")
I am starting a thread for tonight’s episode. --- ## [Who is this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-this/724660)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-this/724660 "2015-09-28T19:54:48Z")
One of those click-bait ads shows this picture The article doesn’t include anything about this person. He looks familiar but I can’t place him. Anybody? --- ## [Best Weekend for New Horror Movie Openings in...Ever?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-weekend-for-new-horror-movie-openings-in-ever/730742)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-weekend-for-new-horror-movie-openings-in-ever/730742 "2015-09-28T19:54:03Z")
I’ve been reading some very good things about the Austrian film Goodnight, Mommy and M. Night Shamalamadingdong’s The Visit. Who’s planning on taking either of these in? Who’s excited? --- ## [The Martian, by Andy Weir](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-martian-by-andy-weir/691808)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-martian-by-andy-weir/691808 "2015-09-28T19:47:38Z")
I searched and don’t see this book mentioned so I’ll do it here: if you like Science Fiction, you will want to read this book. The Martian go read it and come back so we can talk about it. I’ll wait. and a Thank You … --- ## [Goodnight Mommy (Please box spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodnight-mommy-please-box-spoilers/732865)
**Author:** [@BurnMeUp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BurnMeUp)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodnight-mommy-please-box-spoilers/732865 "2015-09-28T19:44:18Z")
Ever since seeing the trailer I was very interested in seeing Goodnight Mommy the new German horror movie that was recently in very limited release in the US. A spoiler free synopsis: Two young boys are living at a rem… --- ## [Rosewood: Of course nails and hair grown after death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rosewood-of-course-nails-and-hair-grown-after-death/732837)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rosewood-of-course-nails-and-hair-grown-after-death/732837 "2015-09-28T19:12:17Z")
While I was dubious about Rosewood, I decided to give it a chance because I find Morris Chestnut…compelling, and had to find out what a private pathologist would be all about. I stood for it through the rather silly pre… --- ## [Charleston, SC points of interest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charleston-sc-points-of-interest/732855)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/charleston-sc-points-of-interest/732855 "2015-09-28T18:58:09Z")
I’ll be in Charleston for a few days next week and am looking for some “Don’t miss” things to see/do. It will be mid-week but we have a couple of days with some time to kill. Outdoorsy things a plus. Any causal-but-good … --- ## [£24million, just on blown up cars.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24million-just-on-blown-up-cars/732844)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/24million-just-on-blown-up-cars/732844 "2015-09-28T18:38:14Z")
The new James Bond film, “Spectre” is a £200 million film of which 12% was spent on blowing up cars; Including 7 Aston Martin DB10’s. All that and Monica Bellucci. :slight\_smile: Can. Not. Wait. --- ## [Let There Be Rock! Off To AC/DC Show.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-there-be-rock-off-to-ac-dc-show/732527)
**Author:** [@Valgard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Valgard)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-there-be-rock-off-to-ac-dc-show/732527 "2015-09-28T18:00:36Z")
It’s been a tiring, sucky couple of weeks. But my day is done, my buddy’s meeting me in SF and we’re going to see AC/DC over at the ballpark in a few hours. I don’t care if they call it the “Rock Or Comfy Chair” tour … --- ## [Costco treasures](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/costco-treasures/732455)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/costco-treasures/732455 "2015-09-28T17:37:34Z")
What are your go-to bulk delights at Costco? What giant boxes and ridiculously-large bottles of goodness can’t you pass up? Me? -Naan. They’ve got these delicious and cheap naans. Surprisingly, they don’t even come in … --- ## [How long before majority of people forget that Paul Newman was an actor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-majority-of-people-forget-that-paul-newman-was-an-actor/732234)
**Author:** [@Small\_Hen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Small_Hen)\ **Replies:** 201\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-long-before-majority-of-people-forget-that-paul-newman-was-an-actor/732234 "2015-09-28T17:36:01Z")
The other day, I was watching Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (as part of my quest to watch all of the AFI top 100), and for a lark, I’ll called my nephew in. “You recognize that guy?” I asked him. “No.” “That’s Pau… --- ## [Would trilobite taste like crab ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-trilobite-taste-like-crab/732618)
**Author:** [@MrQwertyasd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrQwertyasd)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-trilobite-taste-like-crab/732618 "2015-09-28T16:23:03Z")
And would dinosaur taste like chicken ? --- ## [Why have movies and TV gone in opposite directions vis-a-vis prudery vs. permissiveness?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-have-movies-and-tv-gone-in-opposite-directions-vis-a-vis-prudery-vs-permissiveness/732586)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-have-movies-and-tv-gone-in-opposite-directions-vis-a-vis-prudery-vs-permissiveness/732586 "2015-09-28T16:04:04Z")
I was pondering this as I listened to a recent episode of the Scriptnotes podcast, hosted by two Hollywood screenwriters. The discussion, which focused particular attention on the PG-13 rating, was fascinating but also … --- ## [Fargo - S01E01 \[open spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fargo-s01e01-open-spoilers/686239)
**Author:** [@Red\_Barchetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Barchetta)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fargo-s01e01-open-spoilers/686239 "2015-09-28T15:10:53Z")
Strongly disliked. It’s as if they made a version of the movie with less compelling and unbelievable, characters, a worse story, and what’s almost certain to be unnecessarily long. I loved the movie and I can’t view the… --- ## [I just bought a marrow bone -- how do I cook it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-bought-a-marrow-bone-how-do-i-cook-it/732757)
**Author:** [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-bought-a-marrow-bone-how-do-i-cook-it/732757 "2015-09-28T14:23:11Z")
It’s a slice of a beef femur, I think, about an inch and a half tall. I’ve picked marrow out of bones in roasts (leg ot lamb) but never cooked just a bone for marrow. How is it done? --- ## [HBO's Girls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hbos-girls/620593)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 7:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hbos-girls/620593 "2015-09-28T07:50:28Z")
Anyone watching this? It got a lot of hype and I have to say I’m not too impressed with Lena Dunham’s character, her acting, or her story line. But the three other girls are cracking me the hell up. I love those charact… --- ## [Appointment TV shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/appointment-tv-shows/732417)
**Author:** [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/appointment-tv-shows/732417 "2015-09-28T01:42:16Z")
Is there a TV show that you watch as soon as it’s available? If not, what’s the last show that you did that for? In my case it was Numb3rs. --- ## [The Amazing Race - Season 27 starts Friday 9/25](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-season-27-starts-friday-9-25/732473)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2015, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-season-27-starts-friday-9-25/732473 "2015-09-28T00:05:23Z")
For anyone here that is still watching… :wink: At least we are back to a “normal” race this time around, as far as I can tell. No “all-stars”, no blind dating, just a plain old Race with the usual mix of teams (older co… --- ## [Strange Pet Foods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-pet-foods/732523)
**Author:** [@Master\_Wang-Ka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Master_Wang-Ka)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2015, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/strange-pet-foods/732523 "2015-09-27T23:16:58Z")
I find myself thinking about a poodle my late Aunt Lee had, and how she brought the doggy with her one Christmas when she came down to visit my grandparents. She was a tiny little thing, and used to being carried around … --- ## [Clap Board Operator Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clap-board-operator-question/732695)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2015, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clap-board-operator-question/732695 "2015-09-27T20:40:43Z")
What else does the person who operates the sync slate (clap board) do during a film’s production? Is that their only job? And what is the name of their job in the film’s credits? --- ## [What works make good use of sexual subtext?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-works-make-good-use-of-sexual-subtext/732562)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2015, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-works-make-good-use-of-sexual-subtext/732562 "2015-09-27T19:56:02Z")
I do mean subtext, not shakingitinyourfacetext although I will admit that there can be varying levels of subtlety. One of the most prominent example is Alien. From what I’ve read, one of the goals of the Alien makers wa… --- ## [Warm-Up to Hugo Nominations 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warm-up-to-hugo-nominations-2016/729003)
**Author:** [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2015, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/warm-up-to-hugo-nominations-2016/729003 "2015-09-27T18:39:08Z")
I have never nominated anything for a Hugo, mostly because I never thought I’d read broadly enough to really have an opinion. But I’d like to fix that. I’d like your help collecting recommended reading for the 2016 Hug… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=979) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=981)