# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=178 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 179 --- ## [Who was the better dancer: Fred Astaire, or Gene Kelly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-better-dancer-fred-astaire-or-gene-kelly/988816)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 3:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-better-dancer-fred-astaire-or-gene-kelly/988816 "2023-08-20T03:00:33Z")
Deleted. I need to find out how to make a poll. --- ## [The Funniest Thing I've Seen This Year: Randy Feltface's bio of Ernest Hemingway in 3 minutes 30 seconds](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-funniest-thing-ive-seen-this-year-randy-feltfaces-bio-of-ernest-hemingway-in-3-minutes-30-seconds/988801)
**Author:** [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2023, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-funniest-thing-ive-seen-this-year-randy-feltfaces-bio-of-ernest-hemingway-in-3-minutes-30-seconds/988801 "2023-08-20T02:03:59Z")
All of Randy’s stuff is great. This is the topper. --- ## [Best Damn Sports Books Period](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-damn-sports-books-period/421782)
**Author:** [@Intelligently\_Designed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intelligently_Designed)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-damn-sports-books-period/421782 "2023-08-19T23:44:36Z")
I’ve read so many of them over the years that I can’t keep the count, from Jim Bouton’s Ball Four to Ken Dryden’s The Game, from John Helyar’s Lords of the Realm to Nick Hornby’s hilarious Fever Pitch, but I always wonde… --- ## [Why Did Claude Debussy So Stridenly Reject the "Impressionist" Label?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-claude-debussy-so-stridenly-reject-the-impressionist-label/988792)
**Author:** [@Caribbean\_cruiser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Caribbean_cruiser)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-did-claude-debussy-so-stridenly-reject-the-impressionist-label/988792 "2023-08-19T23:33:17Z")
Whether Clair de Lune, La Mer, Deux Arabesques, or Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Claude Debussy’s great works are, to many ears, highly Impressionistic and reminiscent of the mid-to-late 19th century grandmaster pa… --- ## [The Peripheral on Amazon Prime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peripheral-on-amazon-prime/973575)
**Author:** [@Hoops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoops)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2023, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-peripheral-on-amazon-prime/973575 "2023-08-19T23:11:18Z")
Amazon Prime’s new adaptation of William Gibson’s novel The Peripheral begins tomorrow (Fri 10/21). Here’s a brief anticipation thread: But I thought I would start a new one for the show proper! The nature of the plo… --- ## [Virtual reality headsets and watching movies etc](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-reality-headsets-and-watching-movies-etc/977453)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/virtual-reality-headsets-and-watching-movies-etc/977453 "2023-08-18T23:39:47Z")
I know nothing about it, never tried it. And I am not a gamer, it seems to me from little “research” I have done that most VR is about that or maybe I am wrong. Hell I know it is being used in healthcare and other area… --- ## [Netflix’s The Crown S5 (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-s-the-crown-s5-open-spoilers/947968)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-s-the-crown-s5-open-spoilers/947968 "2023-08-18T21:35:46Z")
The S4 thread: The Crown; season 4 And S3: Netflix's The Crown S3 (open spoilers) The Wiki article: The Crown (TV series) - Wikipedia More on casting for S5 and S6: The Crown Season 5 Guide to Release Date, Cast News,… --- ## [Kilroy is the Modren Man. But what is "modren"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kilroy-is-the-modren-man-but-what-is-modren/359765)
**Author:** [@rush2112](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rush2112)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kilroy-is-the-modren-man-but-what-is-modren/359765 "2023-08-18T13:53:38Z")
? Kilroy is the Modren Man. But what is “modren”? thanks, -b --- ## [Captain Stubby and Charles Homer Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-stubby-and-charles-homer-bill/812333)
**Author:** [@2nd\_Law](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2nd_Law)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 8:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/captain-stubby-and-charles-homer-bill/812333 "2023-08-18T08:12:12Z")
Back in the '60’s, when I was in grade school, I would listen to a local radio station in my home town (WHTC in Holland, MI) before school in the mornings. WHTC was the local station that would announce school closings f… --- ## [Why is Indy old in Dial of Destiny?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-indy-old-in-dial-of-destiny/988671)
**Author:** [@Dodgy\_Dude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dodgy_Dude)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-indy-old-in-dial-of-destiny/988671 "2023-08-18T01:19:15Z")
Didn’t I see him drinking from the Holy Grail in Last Crusade? Wasn’t drinking from the Grail supposed to guarantee everlasting life? --- ## [Can Someone ID these Books about Mars and Venus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-id-these-books-about-mars-and-venus/988687)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-someone-id-these-books-about-mars-and-venus/988687 "2023-08-18T01:14:55Z")
I remember reading a duology of books where Mars and Venus were as people thought they were in the 1800s. Venus was swampy with dinosaurs and Mars was a desert world housing an ancient civilization. They were from the 90… --- ## [The Last Performance of a Dying Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-performance-of-a-dying-man/988625)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-performance-of-a-dying-man/988625 "2023-08-18T00:41:06Z")
Klaus Nomi was an Avant Garde performance artist of the late 70-early 80s. Could perform anything from Opera to Techno. Tragically, died from AIDS in the early days of the epidemic. Klaus Nomi - Wikipedia Managed to b… --- ## [Stanley Kubrick: Autistic...or Sociopath?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stanley-kubrick-autistic-or-sociopath/776295)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stanley-kubrick-autistic-or-sociopath/776295 "2023-08-17T21:47:13Z")
During the filming of The Shining, Kubrick basically terrorized Shelly Duvall into acting scared. On some other film, when an actor asked “What’s my motivation”, Stanley just walked away without answering. IIRC, both a… --- ## [Not finishing a book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-finishing-a-book/988527)
**Author:** [@SurrenderDorothy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SurrenderDorothy)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-finishing-a-book/988527 "2023-08-16T23:05:26Z")
What’s your personal style/philosophy? How often do you decide not to finish a book? Do you finish any book you start, no matter how little you’re enjoying it? Or, if you get a little way in and it’s not grabbing you, d… --- ## [The Blind Side (Movie)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-blind-side-movie/519126)
**Author:** [@LiveOnAPlane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LiveOnAPlane)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-blind-side-movie/519126 "2023-08-16T21:34:28Z")
I have done several searches and to my surprise, I just can’t find a thread on this excellent movie. So I guess I’ll start one. Don’t think I’ve put in any spoilers, but be careful, because I didn’t hide anything below… --- ## [Chicken, celery and almonds (recipes)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-celery-and-almonds-recipes/988520)
**Author:** [@alovem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alovem)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-celery-and-almonds-recipes/988520 "2023-08-16T15:46:16Z")
For some reason, I woke up this morning thinking about what I can make with chicken, celery and almonds (and a few more ingredients, if necessary). I looked online and came across “almond chicken.” Looks okay, and I thin… --- ## [When wasn't this guy well-known?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-wasnt-this-guy-well-known/954347)
**Author:** [@Senegoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Senegoid)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-wasnt-this-guy-well-known/954347 "2023-08-16T14:33:55Z")
Apropos of nothing, I just stumbled, quite by chance, on a YouTube video of ancient vintage that I found unbelievable. Of the multitude of comments, many expressed the same sentiment. In a segment from the old What’s M… --- ## [Little details you notice in creative works](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-details-you-notice-in-creative-works/988626)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2023, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-details-you-notice-in-creative-works/988626 "2023-08-16T00:21:14Z")
This thread is for minor details you notice in films, TV shows, books, etc. The might be in-jokes, Easter-eggs, little historical details they got correct, things they actually got right about your profession, etc. For… --- ## [Taxonomy of music. Can we make a "phylogenetic tree" of music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taxonomy-of-music-can-we-make-a-phylogenetic-tree-of-music/988563)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/taxonomy-of-music-can-we-make-a-phylogenetic-tree-of-music/988563 "2023-08-15T21:14:06Z")
I don’'t know how feasible this project is, but I think it’ll be interesting to try, and hopefully in the process educate myself on the history of music. Let’s try to make a taxonomic tree of music from the western trad… --- ## [Help me recast "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"...with Muppets!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-recast-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-with-muppets/988587)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-recast-the-rocky-horror-picture-show-with-muppets/988587 "2023-08-15T16:28:36Z")
Also, one of the characters(you pick) should be human, ala “Muppet Christmas Carol”. --- ## [Cereal question and yogurt improver](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cereal-question-and-yogurt-improver/988500)
**Author:** [@dtilque](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dtilque)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 10:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cereal-question-and-yogurt-improver/988500 "2023-08-15T10:29:16Z")
Two questions: Trader Joes used to have a house-brand cereal called Toasted Oatmeal Flakes. It was my favorite flavor. Unfortunately, they dropped it a while back. House brand cereals are often a copy of some other br… --- ## [R.I.P. Robbie Robertson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-robbie-robertson/988332)
**Author:** [@Southern\_Yankee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Southern_Yankee)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-robbie-robertson/988332 "2023-08-14T15:14:23Z")
The Band put out some great music, much of which Robertson wrote or co-wrote. I know he had a reputation as a bit of a dick, but I sure enjoyed his work. --- ## [RIP William Friedkin; August 7, 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-william-friedkin-august-7-2023/988236)
**Author:** [@WhyKickAMooCow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyKickAMooCow)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 11:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-william-friedkin-august-7-2023/988236 "2023-08-14T11:27:11Z")
He died Monday at age 87 apparently. Most will remember him for The Exorcist, but I think his outstanding remake of Wages of Fear “Sorcerer” is his best work. --- ## ["Eight Legged Freaks" promo](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eight-legged-freaks-promo/988523)
**Author:** [@alfonzos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alfonzos)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 3:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eight-legged-freaks-promo/988523 "2023-08-14T03:36:13Z")
First, the title should have been “Eight-legged Freaks” with a hyphen. The title, as is, means eight freaks who have legs. Anyway, I am looking for a promo for this film that features a guy at the end giving a testimoni… --- ## [In defense of spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-defense-of-spoilers/986899)
**Author:** [@slicedalone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slicedalone)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-defense-of-spoilers/986899 "2023-08-13T20:15:57Z")
Probably just me, but i never minded spoilers. Knowing the plot ahead of time, even knowing plot twists, is no big deal. Sometimes i might prefer to be shocked but normally no. I prefer it because i enjoy paying att… --- ## [Chinese Cuisine. This will be challenging](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinese-cuisine-this-will-be-challenging/983529)
**Author:** [@OldOlds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OldOlds)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chinese-cuisine-this-will-be-challenging/983529 "2023-08-13T19:52:32Z")
I don’t think I’m good at this. Please help. North of Boston is an authentic Sichuan restaurant, Sichuan Gourmet (Billerica, MA). I learned of this place from a number of Chinese colleagues/friends. The food is amazing,… --- ## [Cinematic Pop...One](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cinematic-pop-one/988513)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cinematic-pop-one/988513 "2023-08-13T13:16:07Z")
This Symphonic cover of U2’s One is simply grand. U2 - One - Live Symphony Orchestra & Choir - YouTube --- ## [Oceana air show tips?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oceana-air-show-tips/988473)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oceana-air-show-tips/988473 "2023-08-13T02:56:28Z")
I plan on going to this airshow for the first time this year. Any particular hints or tips? Are the various seats you have the option of paying for worth it? --- ## [Help identify horror movie from 2000s](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-horror-movie-from-2000s/988478)
**Author:** [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-identify-horror-movie-from-2000s/988478 "2023-08-12T19:17:55Z")
Group of young people are in the woods for some reason I can’t remember. They find a rock face with drawings on it that are thousands of years old. Maybe one of them is an archeology student and this is why they’re there… --- ## [Sherry Wine - anyone know what happened to it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sherry-wine-anyone-know-what-happened-to-it/988372)
**Author:** [@salinqmind1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2023, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sherry-wine-anyone-know-what-happened-to-it/988372 "2023-08-12T15:44:45Z")
I don’t know if this is the proper category. I’ve been buying sherry wine for years, Taylor and Fairbanks, and all of a sudden, the shelves in every liquor store in my area are bare. No one seems to know why, other tha… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=177) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=179)