# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=160 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 161 --- ## [Should Weirding Modules be Good In-Universe Weapons (Dune 1984)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-weirding-modules-be-good-in-universe-weapons-dune-1984/994051)
**Author:** [@BeepKillBeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeepKillBeep)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 1:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-weirding-modules-be-good-in-universe-weapons-dune-1984/994051 "2023-12-04T13:17:01Z")
In the 1984, they added weirding modules as weapons used by House Atreides to explain why they were such excellent fighters. These do not exist in the books (and confused my dad so much they he re-read the books because … --- ## [Wow! Robbie the Robot is for sale! {Actually Robot from Lost in Space}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-robbie-the-robot-is-for-sale-actually-robot-from-lost-in-space/994038)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-robbie-the-robot-is-for-sale-actually-robot-from-lost-in-space/994038 "2023-12-04T03:18:22Z")
The B-9 robot from Lost in Space is going on auction. In Beverly Hills. Just heard it on TCM. --- ## [Who is the most famous person whose name is routinely misspelled?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-famous-person-whose-name-is-routinely-misspelled/993710)
**Author:** [@colinfred](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/colinfred)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-most-famous-person-whose-name-is-routinely-misspelled/993710 "2023-12-04T02:48:47Z")
In this thread Is Courtney Cox more famous than Bruce Springsteen? - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board the OP is asking if Courteny Cox is more famous than Bruce Springsteen but s/he (the OP) spells it Courtne… --- ## [Tell me about a new food you’ve had](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-a-new-food-you-ve-had/993663)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-a-new-food-you-ve-had/993663 "2023-12-03T16:55:48Z")
It need not be recent or a bad experience. For instance, the first time I ate a persimmon, my impression was of a weird and slightly unpleasant mixture of tomato, carrot and juuuuuust barely (teetering on the brink of) … --- ## [What are your favorite songs that begin with the letter D? See rules in OP: Final Poll Added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-d-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993859)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-d-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993859 "2023-12-03T13:00:08Z")
Rules: IMPOTENT: If you edit your already-posted entry to make a change, I may not see it. Please do not edit your posted list or re-post your entire list – this gets confusing - just add a new post with changes or ad… --- ## [Dream Scenario Trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dream-scenario-trailer/990612)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2023, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dream-scenario-trailer/990612 "2023-12-03T01:55:04Z")
\*I don’t know how to link to YouTube anymore, is it still allowed? Anyway, it’s an interesting concept, so if you haven’t seen it, and you like weird dramedies, I suggest watching it. Looks cool. Nick Cage isn’t normall… --- ## [Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Seen it Thread (no spoilers in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-seen-it-thread-no-spoilers-in-op/983651)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-seen-it-thread-no-spoilers-in-op/983651 "2023-12-02T22:56:54Z")
Spoiler free brief thoughts. I really liked it quite a bit. It’s the best MCU movie since Spider-Man. Maybe 15 minutes too long but I felt emotional by the end. I think I would have been content if the MCU ended with En… --- ## [Help me out with OPETH](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-out-with-opeth/994006)
**Author:** [@Al128](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Al128)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-out-with-opeth/994006 "2023-12-02T19:45:23Z")
I really like their album “Damnation” … rather soft, quiet flowing prog rock … intelligent music, indeed most of their other work seems to be “record the screams of when you get stabbed into your eyes” is… --- ## [Is Disney Dying?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-disney-dying/993351)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 136\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-disney-dying/993351 "2023-12-02T18:31:52Z")
I’ve heard rumors online that Disney is in big, big financial trouble. Is it true? Is it bad? And, if bad, how bad? --- ## [Evelyn Waugh's 'Scoop'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evelyn-waughs-scoop/486945)
**Author:** [@RobinPilot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RobinPilot)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2023, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/evelyn-waughs-scoop/486945 "2023-11-02T17:51:43Z")
Can anyone\[SIZE=“4”\]\[/SIZE\], journalist or otherwise, please explain the joke about “cleft sticks” in Evelyn Waugh’s novel,\* Scoop\*? --- ## [What are your favorite songs that begin with the letter W? See rules in OP: FINAL POLL ADDED](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-w-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993658 "2023-12-02T17:44:17Z")
Rules: @Blondebear gets 6 entries if they want them. If you edit your already-posted entry to make a change, I may not see it. Please do not re-post your entire list – this gets confusing - just add a new post with cha… --- ## [Are there any Stephen King novels you don’t like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-stephen-king-novels-you-don-t-like/993883)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-stephen-king-novels-you-don-t-like/993883 "2023-12-01T23:54:32Z")
Please use spoiler boxes if appropriate. Been on a bit of a Stephen King reading kick lately. I know there’s plenty of his books I haven’t gotten to. I’ve never run across any King novels that I didn’t like, but (as you… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - November 2023 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-november-2023-edition/992334)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-november-2023-edition/992334 "2023-12-01T20:54:50Z")
Autumn has hit my beloved Wasatch Front with a vengeance! Everything is yellow, orange and red; the crunch of leaves accompanies every footstep. AC units everywhere are going into storage and warm jackets, hoodies and s… --- ## [What are your favorite songs that begin with the letter U? See rules in OP: Final Poll Added](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-u-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993768)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begin-with-the-letter-u-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993768 "2023-12-01T17:25:03Z")
Rules: If you edit your already-posted entry to make a change, I may not see it. Please do not re-post your entire list – this gets confusing - just add a new post with changes or additions only. EXAMPLE: Remove “Elea… --- ## [The Boys: Mexico (Not the official title) may appear at some point](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boys-mexico-not-the-official-title-may-appear-at-some-point/993967)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boys-mexico-not-the-official-title-may-appear-at-some-point/993967 "2023-12-01T16:20:14Z")
So it looks like Erik Kripke, Diego Luna, and Gael Garcia Bernal would executive produce the series. No idea what it would be about, but hopefully it would be as good as The Boys or Gen V. The guy who wrote Blue Beetle w… --- ## [Your top 10 John Cleese characters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-10-john-cleese-characters/993886)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-top-10-john-cleese-characters/993886 "2023-12-01T04:15:28Z")
In keeping with mysterious whisperings currently about Monty Python in threads not in this forum, I figured why not get this going. Can be from either the tv show (including Fawlty!) or movies. Arthur Equator Ken Clean… --- ## [Hall takes out restraining order against Oates](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hall-takes-out-restraining-order-against-oates/993562)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2023, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hall-takes-out-restraining-order-against-oates/993562 "2023-12-01T02:42:26Z")
The '80s pop rocker is suing his former bandmate over a contract/debt issue, but the details remain sealed at this time. https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/22/entertainment/daryl-hall-restraining-order-john-oates/index.html I… --- ## [Bands named for a member that is not the lead singer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-named-for-a-member-that-is-not-the-lead-singer/993716)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-named-for-a-member-that-is-not-the-lead-singer/993716 "2023-11-30T16:20:06Z")
The J. Geils Band would count but The Steve Miller Band would not. I could go either way on Santana. --- ## [Supernatural Short Story similar to the film The Others (Spoiler Warning)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supernatural-short-story-similar-to-the-film-the-others-spoiler-warning/993878)
**Author:** [@Sir\_Rhosis](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_Rhosis)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 9:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/supernatural-short-story-similar-to-the-film-the-others-spoiler-warning/993878 "2023-11-30T09:24:20Z")
When I saw The Others, years ago it reminded me of a short story I read as a kid or teen back in the 70s. I suspect it was probably even older, probably from the 40s, 50s, or 60s. I believe the protagonist visits their… --- ## [Clint Eastwood in "Independence Day" (1996)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clint-eastwood-in-independence-day-1996/993868)
**Author:** [@Mislav](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mislav)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clint-eastwood-in-independence-day-1996/993868 "2023-11-30T01:52:18Z")
I mean, if there is one movie that could have really used him to spice things up, this is it. Talk about a missed opportunity! That whole movie should have been an ensemble cast really. --- ## [What's your favorite holiday pie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-holiday-pie/993596)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-favorite-holiday-pie/993596 "2023-11-29T14:49:57Z")
Inspired by the Costco pumpkin pie thread. I like pumpkin pie just fine, but I have to say I prefer the custard and mincemeat varieties (separately, of course). --- ## [Chicken in pepperoni](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-in-pepperoni/993783)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-in-pepperoni/993783 "2023-11-29T14:24:51Z")
Looking at frozen pizzas and some packages of pepperoni, most have chicken as an ingredient. Why? I assume cost but beef and pork can be pretty cheap. Is it a lower fat thing? --- ## [A Centaur and a Cyclops Walk into a Bar.... finish the joke (Xena reference)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-centaur-and-a-cyclops-walk-into-a-bar-finish-the-joke-xena-reference/986432)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 9:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-centaur-and-a-cyclops-walk-into-a-bar-finish-the-joke-xena-reference/986432 "2023-11-29T09:11:42Z")
OK. So there’s an episode of Xena: Warrior Princess, which I was watching today (bought 5 seasons during the first month of the pandemic) called “Warrior… Priestess… Tramp” in which the barmaid \[READ: madam of the best … --- ## [Are there many songs about rainbows?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-many-songs-about-rainbows/993589)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2023, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-many-songs-about-rainbows/993589 "2023-11-29T05:13:18Z")
Ever since the Great Rainbow Bridge Bombing of '23 I’ve had Rainbow Connection stuck in my head. As I wonder every time when Kermit asks why there are so many songs about rainbows, I wonder: are there “so many” songs abo… --- ## [Why has quality, loose-leaf decaf tea become scarce?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-quality-loose-leaf-decaf-tea-become-scarce/993771)
**Author:** [@teelabrown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teelabrown)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-has-quality-loose-leaf-decaf-tea-become-scarce/993771 "2023-11-28T22:28:18Z")
And I know lots of folks will point me to various decafs they see online, but I’m talking about specific high-quality stuff. I buy from Harney, but I also like Positively Tea. I used to buy decaf loose-leaf Assam or Ir… --- ## [When the gift is less memorable than the gift opening experience. Looking for ideas especially for kids](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-gift-is-less-memorable-than-the-gift-opening-experience-looking-for-ideas-especially-for-kids/993726)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-the-gift-is-less-memorable-than-the-gift-opening-experience-looking-for-ideas-especially-for-kids/993726 "2023-11-28T18:28:56Z")
I’m not sure if this is the correct forum for this. Mods, please excuse and correct my error if I guessed wrong. I’m 67 so I’ve seen a Christmas or two. I remember the fun we had when my uncle received a gag gift from m… --- ## [Where are the motorcycle commercials?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-motorcycle-commercials/991251)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-are-the-motorcycle-commercials/991251 "2023-11-28T18:07:04Z")
:notes: Get yourself a Honda Built like a watch that was meant to last a hundred years… :notes: :notes: Yamaha! Won’t you fly me away Today is the day, don’t look the other way! Yamaha! Today is the day! :notes: … --- ## [THOR: Ragnarok- Seen It!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thor-ragnarok-seen-it/800574)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Scrappy\_Hero\_Pup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Scrappy_Hero_Pup)\ **Replies:** 237\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thor-ragnarok-seen-it/800574 "2023-11-28T15:06:45Z")
Thanks to the glory of AMC Stubs, your man Scrappy was at the Opening Night Fan Event! I enjoyed it thoroughly. Visually awesome, flowed well, lots of call-outs to the comics. They thanked a couple of specific Thor writ… --- ## [What are your favorite songs that begins with the letter G? See rules in OP - FINAL POLL ADDED](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begins-with-the-letter-g-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993242)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-favorite-songs-that-begins-with-the-letter-g-see-rules-in-op-final-poll-added/993242 "2023-11-28T14:45:15Z")
Rules: NOTE: I am changing the titles from best songs to your favorite songs to be more precise about my intent. NOTE: Just in case you don’t already know, there is a tag that you can use to search for these threads (m… --- ## ["Boil me some noodles and fry me some eggs." Were fried eggs and noodles ever a thing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boil-me-some-noodles-and-fry-me-some-eggs-were-fried-eggs-and-noodles-ever-a-thing/993212)
**Author:** [@Spectre\_of\_Pithecanthropus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spectre_of_Pithecanthropus)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boil-me-some-noodles-and-fry-me-some-eggs-were-fried-eggs-and-noodles-ever-a-thing/993212 "2023-11-28T06:10:13Z")
In the 1945 Three Stooges short Idiots Deluxe, the boys decide to take Moe on a hunting trip, hoping the fresh air and country surroundings will relieve his frayed nerves. At one point, Moe makes the above request, but… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=159) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=161)