# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=155 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 156 --- ## [Four chord question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-chord-question/994455)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-chord-question/994455 "2023-12-26T15:17:11Z")
Ed Sheeran has posted a short video where he says he can play any song using 4 chords. The same 4 chords. Sure, you can get by with a LOT with the I, IV, V, and vi, but what I’m wondering would playing a V7 be considered… --- ## [Shallots: How many is "one" shallot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shallots-how-many-is-one-shallot/995071)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shallots-how-many-is-one-shallot/995071 "2023-12-26T13:33:26Z")
I was looking at some recipes that call for a shallot (as in one). But, when I went to the store some shallots had two…bulbs…in one single wrapping of the dry “paper” that encases them. Then, I saw other shallots which… --- ## [Let's share our favorite lasagna recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-share-our-favorite-lasagna-recipes/995052)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-share-our-favorite-lasagna-recipes/995052 "2023-12-25T21:41:59Z")
Hi everyone, I hope you are all enjoying your holiday festivities. I am in charge of the lasagna this year and I need to do two of them. I am fairly practiced at throwing together a basic lasagna, but to be honest, th… --- ## [KCRW founder Ruth Seymour died on Friday, Dec. 22, 2023 at the age of 88](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kcrw-founder-ruth-seymour-died-on-friday-dec-22-2023-at-the-age-of-88/995025)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 8:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kcrw-founder-ruth-seymour-died-on-friday-dec-22-2023-at-the-age-of-88/995025 "2023-12-25T20:52:49Z")
--- ## [What terms should I use for internet artists who are unpaid without negative implications of amateur?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-terms-should-i-use-for-internet-artists-who-are-unpaid-without-negative-implications-of-amateur/994996)
**Author:** [@Amber13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amber13)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-terms-should-i-use-for-internet-artists-who-are-unpaid-without-negative-implications-of-amateur/994996 "2023-12-25T18:57:12Z")
What terms should I use for internet artists who are unpaid or get paid a little but not their main source of income without implications of being unskillful on the word ‘‘amateur’’? , I’m referring to the source of inco… --- ## [Marty (1955)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marty-1955/994211)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 6:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marty-1955/994211 "2023-12-25T18:13:51Z")
Watching Marty (1955) on TCMHD. We really love this movie. Before Mrs. L.A., I could relate to Ernest Borgnine’s character (‘Ma, sooner or later, there comes a point in a man’s life when he’s gotta face some facts. And… --- ## [Movies that are Holiday Movies only to you](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-are-holiday-movies-only-to-you/605777)
**Author:** [@Mrs.Cake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrs.Cake)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-are-holiday-movies-only-to-you/605777 "2023-12-25T15:24:41Z")
There are several movies that have nothing to do with the holidays that have become so traditional at our house that I now consider them holiday movies. Arsenic & Old Lace - I first saw this one Christmas Eve about 25 y… --- ## [Which are you cooking for the holiday meal?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-you-cooking-for-the-holiday-meal/995069)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-you-cooking-for-the-holiday-meal/995069 "2023-12-25T05:18:06Z")
Stuffing or dressing? We do dressing. I won’t bore you with the not-so-special recipe for cornbread dressing we make. Just know it must be like Aunt Edna made or there will be adverse reactions from the peanut gallery. … --- ## [What are your favorite songs that begin with the letter T? See rules in OP (Final Poll added)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-t-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994171)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 123\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-t-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/994171 "2023-12-25T02:40:49Z")
Rules : Submissions are limited to 5 per person. Please do not post title suggestions or comments on alternative titles. This takes a little of the fun out of the process. It is ok, after the polls are posted, to name… --- ## [Overrated food and drink (brands)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overrated-food-and-drink-brands/991515)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 408\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2023, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/overrated-food-and-drink-brands/991515 "2023-12-25T02:36:13Z")
It was probably a mystique and availability. Yep. People wants whats they can’t has. Most people I know, including myself, were like “What the hell is so special about this pig slop” the first time we got our hands … --- ## [New Monk movie premieres Friday](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-monk-movie-premieres-friday/994203)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-monk-movie-premieres-friday/994203 "2023-12-24T23:24:15Z")
Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie They got most of the Monk cast back together. Jason Gray-Stanford had a heart transplant in Nov, 2020. I’m very happy to see him working again. I’m looking forward to revisting my ol… --- ## [Monthly Photo Competition #13 - Dec 2023 - “Cosy”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-13-dec-2023-cosy/994205)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-13-dec-2023-cosy/994205 "2023-12-24T23:08:48Z")
This is the monthly thread for December 2023. The topic this month is “Cosy”, chosen by @BetsQ Please note: The general rules for the competition are here. One entry per person per month. To make the photos easier… --- ## [Need answer fast cheese curds that make your teeth squeak](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-cheese-curds-that-make-your-teeth-squeak/995026)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-answer-fast-cheese-curds-that-make-your-teeth-squeak/995026 "2023-12-24T15:45:37Z")
My wife is fond some cheese curds that she says make he teeth squeak. Anyone know what brand this is and where I can find it in Austin Tx? --- ## [Loki TV series discussion (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loki-tv-series-discussion-spoilers/931625)
**Author:** [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Replies:** 655\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/loki-tv-series-discussion-spoilers/931625 "2023-12-24T13:22:17Z")
I understand that Marvel are making a 6 episode TV season starring Tom Hiddleston :sunglasses: as the God of Mischief (“Say my name!”). From a trailer, I believe this is a new timeline, created when Loki luckily picks u… --- ## [What are you favorite non-religious Christmas songs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-favorite-non-religious-christmas-songs/994997)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 11:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-you-favorite-non-religious-christmas-songs/994997 "2023-12-24T11:16:11Z")
Select as many as you like. poll --- ## [Why did Vito kill Don Fanucci?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-vito-kill-don-fanucci/993791)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 10:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-vito-kill-don-fanucci/993791 "2023-12-24T10:21:15Z")
Yes, spoiler in the title, but “The Godfather Part II” is 49 years old. I don’t quite grasp Vito’s approach to the Don Fanucci problem. Fanucci demands a little tribute from Vito and friends. Vito tells his friends he… --- ## [Top 10 Movies of 2023 - my list and open discussion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-movies-of-2023-my-list-and-open-discussion/994715)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2023, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-10-movies-of-2023-my-list-and-open-discussion/994715 "2023-12-24T04:11:19Z")
I made a Top 10 list this year, something I don’t always do. I just felt like I had an easier time ranking movies this year and there were some clear stand-outs that were exceptional. As always, there are movies I have y… --- ## [20 years later, Joel Schumacher apologizes for Batman & Robin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-years-later-joel-schumacher-apologizes-for-batman-robin/788829)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-years-later-joel-schumacher-apologizes-for-batman-robin/788829 "2023-12-23T17:31:44Z")
Fantastic interview at VICE with Batman & Robin director Joel Schumacher: :stuck\_out\_tongue: He seems like a cool guy. --- ## [Fly through AI space](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fly-through-ai-space/994972)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fly-through-ai-space/994972 "2023-12-23T16:33:09Z")
Enjoy this bit of AI generated space animated art. AI Manifest: The Most Beautiful Space Visualization on the Internet | 4K UHD | 24 FPS (youtube.com) --- ## [Can you freeze cooked chow mein? Need answer pretty fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-freeze-cooked-chow-mein-need-answer-pretty-fast/994682)
**Author:** [@El\_DeLuxo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_DeLuxo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-you-freeze-cooked-chow-mein-need-answer-pretty-fast/994682 "2023-12-23T06:06:02Z")
This aternoon, the staff at my apartments brought in a whole big pile of chow mein, rice, something I didn’t recognize, and pita bread for us residents. I got there when it was almost over and there was a donkey load of … --- ## [The mmm songs also-ran poll. Here’s your chance to get your forgotten songs some votes. Please see the RULES in the OP {POLLS ADDED}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmm-songs-also-ran-poll-here-s-your-chance-to-get-your-forgotten-songs-some-votes-please-see-the-rules-in-the-op-polls-added/994823)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 85\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmm-songs-also-ran-poll-here-s-your-chance-to-get-your-forgotten-songs-some-votes-please-see-the-rules-in-the-op-polls-added/994823 "2023-12-23T03:21:51Z")
(From a suggestion by @Moonrise) Now that all the polls are posted (except for the Grandaddy of all Song Polls, which will commence later this week), let us take this opportunity to vote for our most glaring omissions. … --- ## ["Different Drum": Most clichés in a song ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-drum-most-cliches-in-a-song/835255)
**Author:** [@septimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/septimus)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/different-drum-most-cliches-in-a-song/835255 "2023-12-22T22:55:38Z")
What is the world’s record for highest density of idioms or clichés in a song or poem? I nominate Linda Ronstadt’s hit song Different Drum. I show the first four stanzas below with clichés and idioms colored red. Can … --- ## [The mmm songs Wild Card & Also-Ran poll. Let’s get some of these high vote-getters into our final music poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmm-songs-wild-card-also-ran-poll-let-s-get-some-of-these-high-vote-getters-into-our-final-music-poll/994988)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mmm-songs-wild-card-also-ran-poll-let-s-get-some-of-these-high-vote-getters-into-our-final-music-poll/994988 "2023-12-22T21:46:19Z")
(From suggestions by @Moonrise and @peccavi) Now that all the individual letters are all settled, let us take this opportunity to shoehorn in some wild card and also-ran entries. These are the top vote-getters from the … --- ## [LOTR: Return of the King movie 20th anniversary](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-return-of-the-king-movie-20th-anniversary/994941)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lotr-return-of-the-king-movie-20th-anniversary/994941 "2023-12-22T19:59:53Z")
The US debut was Dec 17, 2003, and I meant to post on that date but like Butterbur one thing drove out another and I forgot. I will re-watch the extended addition sometime soon. Though I’m not happy with some things (ar… --- ## [Oldest surviving Best Actor Oscar winner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-surviving-best-actor-oscar-winner/994995)
**Author:** [@bryanmaguire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bryanmaguire)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-surviving-best-actor-oscar-winner/994995 "2023-12-22T18:06:46Z")
Watching West Side Story. George Chakiris is still live at the age of 91. He won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for the role of Bernardi. Is he the oldest surviving best actor oscar winner. Male/ female lead/supportin… --- ## [What it should be a better term \[moving pictures\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-it-should-be-a-better-term-moving-pictures/990606)
**Author:** [@Amber13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amber13)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-it-should-be-a-better-term-moving-pictures/990606 "2023-12-22T17:01:23Z")
All artificial images are made out of still images such as single man-made images like drawings, painting and photographs, comics and sketches/multiple drawings are multiple man-made still images in one image,but there’s… --- ## [What is the best song that begins with the letter C? Final poll added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-c-final-poll-added/992047)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 11:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-best-song-that-begins-with-the-letter-c-final-poll-added/992047 "2023-12-22T11:39:58Z")
Exclude articles such as “a”, “an”, “the”, etc. in the title. You must include the artist or your submission will not be counted. Poll will appear once we get enough entries. mmm --- ## [Are you a fan of your long knife pizza cutter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-fan-of-your-long-knife-pizza-cutter/994884)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2023, 8:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-fan-of-your-long-knife-pizza-cutter/994884 "2023-12-22T08:39:20Z")
I don’t know why I’m asking this because I already ordered it from Amazon. I’ve always used the roller kind myself. But I lost my last one. So I ordered another from Amazon. This time I decided to go a different direct… --- ## [Lady in the Lake. The Movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-in-the-lake-the-movie/994921)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lady-in-the-lake-the-movie/994921 "2023-12-21T20:22:02Z")
Did Chandler ever conjure his story like this? The not seeing the detective thing is a gimmick. I know cause Ben Mankiwietz(ever how it’s spelled) said so. It’s kinda silly. Who thought that up? Robt. Montgomery doesn’… --- ## [Breaking the 4th wall by not breaking the 4th wall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-4th-wall-by-not-breaking-the-4th-wall/834706)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/breaking-the-4th-wall-by-not-breaking-the-4th-wall/834706 "2023-12-21T20:14:53Z")
Wonder if there’s a term for this: Suppose there is a defuse-the-bomb scene in a movie, but one of the character asks,\* “shouldn’t there be a blue or red wire to cut?”\* and then another character replies, \*“no it doesn’… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=154) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=156)