# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=182 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 183 --- ## [Mindhunter (Netflix)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mindhunter-netflix/799044)
**Author:** [@Greathouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greathouse)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mindhunter-netflix/799044 "2023-07-25T02:01:15Z")
Mindhunter released the first season on Netflix this past Friday, and I watched the entire season Friday night - Saturday morning. I really enjoyed it and found the subject matter gripping. I have always had a fascinatio… --- ## [The San Diego Comic Con has a small problem](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-san-diego-comic-con-has-a-small-problem/987061)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 1:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-san-diego-comic-con-has-a-small-problem/987061 "2023-07-25T01:40:20Z")
I just checked the “Special Guests” page on their official web site, and it is completely blank. All those people that were going to show up to promote all those projects are on strike. Let’s see how well SDCC’s no ref… --- ## [Things I Learned Watching the original Perry Mason](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-watching-the-original-perry-mason/986814)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-i-learned-watching-the-original-perry-mason/986814 "2023-07-25T00:52:09Z")
People’s hands are like magnets-if they see a pistol lying on the ground, it will almost leap into their hands. Things like “I wish you were dead!” and “I’ll see you dead!” etc are said a lot more often than I expec… --- ## [Which 60s rock star's death would make the biggest splash?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-60s-rock-stars-death-would-make-the-biggest-splash/986997)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 162\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-60s-rock-stars-death-would-make-the-biggest-splash/986997 "2023-07-24T23:58:49Z")
“I get up every morning and read the obituary column. If my name’s not there, I eat breakfast.” - Carl Reiner Most the 60’s stars are getting up toward Reiner’s age. They’re all pre-Boomers. Most still tour, remarkably.… --- ## [Who is the oldest comedian whose work is funny today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-oldest-comedian-whose-work-is-funny-today/987171)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-oldest-comedian-whose-work-is-funny-today/987171 "2023-07-24T20:55:02Z")
Comedy obviously goes back to Aristophanes and the Commedia dell’Arte and jokes are probably almost as old as our species. Stand-up is a specific form. Some of the older comedians they play on comedy radio are still pr… --- ## [Do you see yourself as resembling any fictional character in literature or film?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-see-yourself-as-resembling-any-fictional-character-in-literature-or-film/987427)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-see-yourself-as-resembling-any-fictional-character-in-literature-or-film/987427 "2023-07-24T20:48:05Z")
Not sure why this came to mind a couple of days ago, but I really haven’t been able to come up with any for myself. I’m thinking primarily about mindset, how they react to things/people, and attributes other than extern… --- ## [Which 70s pop star death would make the biggest splash?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-70s-pop-star-death-would-make-the-biggest-splash/987429)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-70s-pop-star-death-would-make-the-biggest-splash/987429 "2023-07-24T20:01:16Z")
The follow-up to Which 60s rock star’s death would make the biggest splash? Bruce Springsteen Elton John Olivia Newton-John Billy Joel Stevie Nicks Ozzy Osbourne Stevie Wonder Joni Mitchell Neil Young Linda Ronstadt A… --- ## [Tony Bennett dead at 96 - July 21, 2023](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-bennett-dead-at-96-july-21-2023/987350)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tony-bennett-dead-at-96-july-21-2023/987350 "2023-07-24T16:53:25Z")
Article.. This is a sad, sad day to music and musicians everywhere. A master vocalist who paired up with k.d. lang and Lady Gaga, continuing to make music up until very recently. You had my heart, Tony. --- ## [Gilbert Gottfried has passed away {April 12, 2022}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gilbert-gottfried-has-passed-away-april-12-2022/962736)
**Author:** [@bordelond](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bordelond)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gilbert-gottfried-has-passed-away-april-12-2022/962736 "2023-07-13T21:36:30Z")
Gottfried was 67 years old. His family has released that Gottfried had been battling an illness for some time. --- ## [Singing the praises of my new coffee machine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/singing-the-praises-of-my-new-coffee-machine/985031)
**Author:** [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/singing-the-praises-of-my-new-coffee-machine/985031 "2023-07-24T12:16:48Z")
I was a long time Nespresso user, it’s like a Keurig but for espresso type coffee. For years you were locked into buying Nestle’s pods, but more recently you could get 3rd party pods for half the price. Then the old mach… --- ## [Would you pay thirty bucks for a great wiener?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-thirty-bucks-for-a-great-wiener/987236)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-pay-thirty-bucks-for-a-great-wiener/987236 "2023-07-24T04:48:53Z")
I couldn’t say whether a thirty dollar hot dog is worth it on principle, even if gourmet sausage served with bacon, pimento cheese and chili crisp. But the critics seem to like it and it won’t break the bank… --- ## [When would FOX have become available in a typical small town?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-would-fox-have-become-available-in-a-typical-small-town/985363)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-would-fox-have-become-available-in-a-typical-small-town/985363 "2023-07-24T01:45:10Z")
I thought about this when I was thinking about the decline of “lesson of the week” sitcoms. In my head I attribute the start of the decline to Seinfeld. Of course that fails to take into consideration Married With Chil… --- ## [Lisa Marie Presley. Really? {Died: January 12, 2023}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lisa-marie-presley-really-died-january-12-2023/978145)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lisa-marie-presley-really-died-january-12-2023/978145 "2023-07-23T22:36:46Z")
I mean. Wow. --- ## [Before MTV who were music videos intended for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-mtv-who-were-music-videos-intended-for/987344)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/before-mtv-who-were-music-videos-intended-for/987344 "2023-07-23T21:54:35Z")
Artist made music videos long before MTV came on the scene. Who were they made for? HBO played them in the 70’s. But if they were supposed to be promotional that seems like an very narrow venue to use. Most people did … --- ## [Who has the lowest, highest price meal purchased?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-lowest-highest-price-meal-purchased/987255)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-has-the-lowest-highest-price-meal-purchased/987255 "2023-07-23T19:40:33Z")
In another thread, a poster stated that $30 I’m the un-adventurous eater who would be a fan of people kibble washed down with tap water, but even I have paid more than $30 for a meal on occasion. (For purposes of this… --- ## [Doomsday in Marvel Comics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doomsday-in-marvel-comics/987187)
**Author:** [@EnolaStraight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EnolaStraight)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2023, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doomsday-in-marvel-comics/987187 "2023-07-23T04:46:09Z")
Suppose the monster capable of killing Superman instead showed up in the Marvel Universe (NOT the MCU). On relatively short notice, could select members of The Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men stop the creature? Obv… --- ## [Things you hated as a kid but now love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-hated-as-a-kid-but-now-love/986016)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-you-hated-as-a-kid-but-now-love/986016 "2023-07-22T19:37:30Z")
Inspired by a couple of other threads here. Broccoli. I’d starve before I’d eat it. Now, I love it and eat some almost every day. Also, almost anything that is good for you. --- ## [RIP Donnie Baker (Ron Sexton)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-donnie-baker-ron-sexton/987389)
**Author:** [@Crafter\_Man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crafter_Man)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-donnie-baker-ron-sexton/987389 "2023-07-22T17:14:33Z")
Heart attack, I believe. Sad. Swear to God. :cry: --- ## [Rock Biopics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-biopics/987302)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-biopics/987302 "2023-07-22T15:56:01Z")
What rock biopic would you like to see made? Or any star for that matter. I’d love to see one on Led Zeppelin. --- ## [How to cook peaches as part of entree](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-cook-peaches-as-part-of-entree/987271)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 6:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-cook-peaches-as-part-of-entree/987271 "2023-07-22T06:17:43Z")
So I’ve been cooking for my elderly parents a bit lately and I kinda wanted to jazz things up a bit this week, but not spend a lot of money(trying to make it nicer, not bring home the Ritz). Looking around the kitchen, … --- ## [The Batman (some spoilers in the OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-batman-some-spoilers-in-the-op/960534)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-batman-some-spoilers-in-the-op/960534 "2023-07-22T05:13:51Z")
Saw The Batman and was pleasantly surprised. It’s not a flawless movie but it is a good movie and a good Batman movie. I will say it was a little long and final act seems to have one ending after the other. I also would… --- ## [Brain shakers from watching the Gilligan's Island marathon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brain-shakers-from-watching-the-gilligans-island-marathon/986847)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 347\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brain-shakers-from-watching-the-gilligans-island-marathon/986847 "2023-07-22T00:29:28Z")
First, the disclaimer at the beginning of nearly every episode. Come on, Programmers, we know it’s dated and cringeworthy. Why do you think we’re so stupid? Headhunters? In the 1960s. Not sure that was happening. Why d… --- ## [Rock Stars who graduated from college?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-stars-who-graduated-from-college/329733)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-stars-who-graduated-from-college/329733 "2023-07-21T22:08:53Z")
My husband and I were talking about our beloved Barenaked Ladies and wondering if any of them had graduated from college. We couldn’t imagine they had because they got together in high school (or maybe it was even junio… --- ## [...Babylon 5 to return with JMS at the helm](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babylon-5-to-return-with-jms-at-the-helm/951497)
**Author:** [@Banquet\_Bear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Banquet_Bear)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/babylon-5-to-return-with-jms-at-the-helm/951497 "2023-07-21T21:28:13Z")
…not a joke. (I did check the forum, had assumed someone would have done this thread by now, but if I missed one, my apologies.) JMS speaks at length about why he has chosen to do things the way he has here: Claudi… --- ## [New Joker movie (Joaquin Phoenix)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-joker-movie-joaquin-phoenix/831984)
**Author:** [@borschevsky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/borschevsky)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-joker-movie-joaquin-phoenix/831984 "2023-07-21T14:08:27Z")
The trailer is out for the Joaquin Phoenix Joker. Interesting if nothing else. --- ## [Roald Dahl was anti-semitic? Who knew?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roald-dahl-was-anti-semitic-who-knew/927485)
**Author:** [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roald-dahl-was-anti-semitic-who-knew/927485 "2023-07-20T19:18:55Z")
30 years after his death (and 2 years after a very lucrative deal selling his work for $1 Billion) Roald Dahl’s grandchildren have apologized on the website representing his work, for his anti-semitism and his public sta… --- ## [Most horrifying movie finale you have ever seen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-horrifying-movie-finale-you-have-ever-seen/986155)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 166\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-horrifying-movie-finale-you-have-ever-seen/986155 "2023-07-20T17:58:30Z")
No jokey “This main character was so stupid I was horrified the other actors didn’t throw them over a cliff” type responses, please. I am talking about finales that jerk the rug out from under you emotionally, that let … --- ## [What songs do today's young people learn when starting out on guitar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-songs-do-todays-young-people-learn-when-starting-out-on-guitar/987273)
**Author:** [@Jaycat.again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jaycat.again)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-songs-do-todays-young-people-learn-when-starting-out-on-guitar/987273 "2023-07-20T12:56:22Z")
When I was 17 and learning guitar, the first song I learned was Feelin’ Alright, by Traffic. Nothing but A7 and D, easy peasy, a good one to get started on. Next up were some simple Stones, Dylan, Hank Williams, and Van … --- ## [Question about the Mission: Impossible motion picture franchise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-mission-impossible-motion-picture-franchise/987181)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 6:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-mission-impossible-motion-picture-franchise/987181 "2023-07-20T06:56:12Z")
Why didn’t they just name Tom Cruise’s character Jim Phelps? --- ## [What album/song did you re-listen to after long absence, and totally love?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-album-song-did-you-re-listen-to-after-long-absence-and-totally-love/987257)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-album-song-did-you-re-listen-to-after-long-absence-and-totally-love/987257 "2023-07-20T06:32:26Z")
My wife is doing her housecleaning and for whatever reason is cranking The Wild, The Innocent, And the E Street Shuffle. Back in college I was as big of a Springsteen fan as anyone, saw him live many a time, but lost in… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=181) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=183)