# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=168 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 169 --- ## [Looking for a youtube video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-youtube-video/991872)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2023, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-youtube-video/991872 "2023-10-24T01:53:17Z")
Youtube’s AI is occasionally fractious and only gives me obscure country western crap I dislike. Occasionally I get some neat stuff, and it will cycle for a few weeks and then vanish. A couple months ago, they were cycli… --- ## [Anyone else think that Harrison was the Beatles' greatest talent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-think-that-harrison-was-the-beatles-greatest-talent/537293)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-think-that-harrison-was-the-beatles-greatest-talent/537293 "2023-10-23T21:02:48Z")
I’d like to begin by saying that I think all four members of the Beatles were incredible musical talents. Really. Their abilities were unreal - even Ringo, whose simple drum parts often made a huge difference, and whose … --- ## [Can anyone help me ID this guided meditation Cd](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-id-this-guided-meditation-cd/712362)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-help-me-id-this-guided-meditation-cd/712362 "2023-10-23T20:13:21Z")
I have an MP3 I got years ago which is a guided meditation track. I don’t have the original title, so I have no idea who narrated it. It basically goes like this for 30 minutes: Guy asks you to visualize you are in na… --- ## [Ahsoka (trailer in OP, spoilers as series airs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahsoka-trailer-in-op-spoilers-as-series-airs/982325)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 337\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ahsoka-trailer-in-op-spoilers-as-series-airs/982325 "2023-10-23T18:23:18Z")
I’m stoked. --- ## [What did Paul Drake just do? {Perry Mason}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-paul-drake-just-do-perry-mason/991902)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-paul-drake-just-do-perry-mason/991902 "2023-10-23T18:03:41Z")
Watching me an episode of Perry Mason. Bored outta my gourd. What? Perry and Paul driving down some street. (Obviously faked, same building passed by 3 times) And I hear a buzz. Paul picks up an old fashioned landline … --- ## [Name that big-band tune, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-big-band-tune-please/991892)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-big-band-tune-please/991892 "2023-10-23T16:47:05Z")
This has been making me crazy. This is possibly an Ellington piece, but I can’t figure it out. It’s typically played VERY slowly, with little or no slurring of notes. No, it’s not The Mooche, though that’s a good guess. … --- ## [An Adventures of Superman question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-adventures-of-superman-question/991937)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 8:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-adventures-of-superman-question/991937 "2023-10-23T08:55:01Z")
There was an episode wherein some bad guys were walking around in public, but they kept their identities safe from Superman by wearing big lead helmets. That’s about all I remember. It sounds idiotic, like why weren’t th… --- ## [Pardon Data's French](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pardon-datas-french/115957)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2023, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pardon-datas-french/115957 "2023-10-23T02:24:57Z")
In ST:TNG episode “Time’s Arrow, Part 1” (the one where Data and company go back in time to meet Mark Twain in old San Francisco), Data realizes he needs money in order to keep up a residence and funds to aquire the equ… --- ## [Instances where unnamed characters were named after all](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instances-where-unnamed-characters-were-named-after-all/991254)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instances-where-unnamed-characters-were-named-after-all/991254 "2023-10-22T21:50:11Z")
Like in Kill Bill, where Bill calls “The Bride” “Kiddo” and it turns out her name really is Kiddo. Or when Ted Lasso says to Coach (no first name) Beard “What chu talkin bout, Willis” and it turns out his name is actuall… --- ## [What I look forward to most in the Sunday NYT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-i-look-forward-to-most-in-the-sunday-nyt/991603)
**Author:** [@2\_More\_Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2_More_Bits)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-i-look-forward-to-most-in-the-sunday-nyt/991603 "2023-10-22T19:21:27Z")
It used to be the crossword. Then it was the Social Q’s column. But for the past couple years it’s been the Metropolitan Diary. Love those little stories. --- ## [Is there a name for this style of joke?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-style-of-joke/991865)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-style-of-joke/991865 "2023-10-22T17:13:11Z")
This is an actual conversation between a friend and me yesterday afternoon. Monty: I’m not going anywhere tomorrow, so I’m having curry for dinner. Friend: Why aren’t you going anywhere tomorrow? Monty: I’m not going… --- ## [This old fart finally discovered John Mayer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-old-fart-finally-discovered-john-mayer/991707)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/this-old-fart-finally-discovered-john-mayer/991707 "2023-10-22T13:33:41Z")
I rarely listen to modern music. I already have a google drive full of music I love. I read about John Mayers newest album Sob Rock. It’s a concept album based on the 80’s ballads. Link Sob Rock - Wikipedia I bought i… --- ## [I want to do standup comedy. Where do I find freelance joke writers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-do-standup-comedy-where-do-i-find-freelance-joke-writers/991597)
**Author:** [@Caribbean\_cruiser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caribbean_cruiser)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 9:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-want-to-do-standup-comedy-where-do-i-find-freelance-joke-writers/991597 "2023-10-22T09:50:09Z")
Over the years, maybe 50 people – from friends to CS agents on the phone – have told me I should be doing standup comedy. The idea is super tempting. I have a great niche in mind and would prefer starting with a bang not… --- ## [Play Rock Paper Scissors against a CGP Grey Youtube video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-rock-paper-scissors-against-a-cgp-grey-youtube-video/991883)
**Author:** [@Ponderoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponderoid)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2023, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/play-rock-paper-scissors-against-a-cgp-grey-youtube-video/991883 "2023-10-22T00:28:45Z")
Play RPS Coin toss on which forum this post belongs in. I kind of wonder if Grey is trying to game Youtube’s algorithm with this and raise his view stats; if so, well done. Don't look at this spoiler until you'… --- ## ["Embiggen" is now a perfectly cromulent word](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/embiggen-is-now-a-perfectly-cromulent-word/810105)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2023, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/embiggen-is-now-a-perfectly-cromulent-word/810105 "2023-10-21T15:57:51Z")
At least according to Merriam-Webster, that is. Embiggen, defined as “to make bigger or more expansive : enlarge, expand”, is part of the new crop of words the dictionary has added this year. Can “crapulence”, “boostaf… --- ## [How many Marvel/DC villains would retire or be forced to retire in the event of a villain takeover?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-marvel-dc-villains-would-retire-or-be-forced-to-retire-in-the-event-of-a-villain-takeover/991751)
**Author:** [@Cmyers1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cmyers1980)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2023, 2:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-marvel-dc-villains-would-retire-or-be-forced-to-retire-in-the-event-of-a-villain-takeover/991751 "2023-10-21T14:03:14Z")
In the Old Man Logan setting the villains team up, defeat the heroes and divide the country between Magneto, Red Skull, Doom and Abomination. Given that a large number of Marvel/DC villains are motivated by personal rea… --- ## [Movie Scenes Inspired by Another Movie's Poster](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-scenes-inspired-by-another-movies-poster/991790)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2023, 11:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-scenes-inspired-by-another-movies-poster/991790 "2023-10-21T11:02:36Z")
The scene in Cloverfield (2008) where the head from the Statue of Liberty gets tossed into a New York Street was admittedly inspired by the poster for John Carpenter’s Escape from New York (1981) , which showed the head … --- ## [Lil Durk’s 15 Most Popular Songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lil-durk-s-15-most-popular-songs/991850)
**Author:** [@Checks](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Checks)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lil-durk-s-15-most-popular-songs/991850 "2023-10-20T17:26:20Z")
Any durk fans? Here is a list of his best songs. --- ## [50th Birthday of the Sydney Opera House!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50th-birthday-of-the-sydney-opera-house/991749)
**Author:** [@Askance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askance)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2023, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50th-birthday-of-the-sydney-opera-house/991749 "2023-10-20T00:07:09Z")
A Tribute from Tim Minchin and … others. A lot of others! --- ## [Let's discuss the TV and movie trope "identified by dental records", especially when faking their own death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-discuss-the-tv-and-movie-trope-identified-by-dental-records-especially-when-faking-their-own-death/991716)
**Author:** [@jharvey963](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jharvey963)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-discuss-the-tv-and-movie-trope-identified-by-dental-records-especially-when-faking-their-own-death/991716 "2023-10-19T20:02:57Z")
(I could have put this in CS, FQ, or IMHO, but because it’s about a media trope, I put it here in CS. Mod: please move if appropriate.) You hear about human remains being identified by dental records. Is this pseudosci… --- ## [Burt Young (Rocky) dies at 83](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burt-young-rocky-dies-at-83/991775)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/burt-young-rocky-dies-at-83/991775 "2023-10-19T18:07:12Z")
Burt played Paulie and was a important part of the Rocky movie franchise. I had forgotten Burt was nominated for an Academy Award. I always enjoyed seeing him in various roles. He had a very long and successful career … --- ## [Nani Darnell is still alive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nani-darnell-is-still-alive/991623)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nani-darnell-is-still-alive/991623 "2023-10-19T17:34:10Z")
And Mark Wilson only died two years ago! To the rising chorus of you posters saying, “Who!?”, Nani was the assistant to TV magician Mark Wilson. The handsome and debonair namesake of one of my favorite tv shows as a chi… --- ## [Share Some Little-Known Trivia About Popular Songs.......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-some-little-known-trivia-about-popular-songs/477494)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-some-little-known-trivia-about-popular-songs/477494 "2023-10-19T12:13:35Z")
For example: Daniel, by Elton John (and Bernie Taupin) was about a blinded Viet Nam veteran returning home, only to feel ostracized and therefore skipping out to Spain. There was even an original verse in the song abou… --- ## [High fashion of the 1970s and other fashion influences](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-fashion-of-the-1970s-and-other-fashion-influences/991759)
**Author:** [@Tzigone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tzigone)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 11:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/high-fashion-of-the-1970s-and-other-fashion-influences/991759 "2023-10-19T11:57:41Z")
A while ago I was watching a lecture series on the different decades of fashion, and then got to the 1970s. This was the first decade where I really noticed the lecturer having a extreme difference of opinion of the des… --- ## [The disappointment in ordering a local/regional specialty outside of that locale](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-disappointment-in-ordering-a-local-regional-specialty-outside-of-that-locale/990503)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 240\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-disappointment-in-ordering-a-local-regional-specialty-outside-of-that-locale/990503 "2023-10-19T02:40:46Z")
So I started watching The Bear recently, and watching that show made me really want a Chicago style Italian beef sandwich. The only problem is that I live in California. But there is a local chain in my area called Chi… --- ## [Good & Plenty and other licorice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-plenty-and-other-licorice/991617)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-plenty-and-other-licorice/991617 "2023-10-19T02:08:52Z")
I love Good & Plenty. I have only had a few other licorice products but none of them were nice and sweet. I see salted and Australian licorice in the stores but I suspect they are quite different. I do intend to buy some… --- ## [Looking for poem about churches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-poem-about-churches/991728)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-poem-about-churches/991728 "2023-10-18T20:13:09Z")
Years ago, I read a great poem in The Best Loved Poems of the American People. The narrator was talking about a conversation he had with a friend and the friend was bellyaching about the different churches he’d attended,… --- ## [Annuals (flowers) in the House](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annuals-flowers-in-the-house/991651)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/annuals-flowers-in-the-house/991651 "2023-10-18T18:36:48Z")
I had two pots of double begonias outside that were still blooming like crazy (October). I also had a pot of New Guinea impatiens that were in full bloom and had lots of new buds on it. Usually by now, here in MN we’ve h… --- ## [Horror Movie Thread - October 2023 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horror-movie-thread-october-2023-edition/991754)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horror-movie-thread-october-2023-edition/991754 "2023-10-18T14:28:44Z")
'Tis the season! I thought it’d be fun to start a thread discussing the current state of all things horror: tropes, favorite types of horror movies, recent (or classic) horror movies we’ve seen and can recommend, etc. I’… --- ## [Best homecooked burger toppings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-homecooked-burger-toppings/991543)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2023, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-homecooked-burger-toppings/991543 "2023-10-18T00:59:44Z")
How do you prep your homemade burger - grilled or fried your choice - for the best burger experience. I purposely chose a make your own so this wouldn’t compare fast food but for full disclosure, mine is based on a fast… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=167) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=169)