# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=2 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Who can translate the Hindi in Truth Hurt's "Addictive"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-can-translate-the-hindi-in-truth-hurts-addictive/291642)
**Author:** [@Askia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Askia)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 9:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-can-translate-the-hindi-in-truth-hurts-addictive/291642 "2026-10-12T09:01:19Z")
I realize this song is more than three years old now but I’m listening to the Hindi intro and suddenly wondering what it means. Googling a bit, I found that it’s apparently superimposed over “Thoda Resham Lagta Hai” by … --- ## ["Person of Interest," a ~10-year old series whose time has come--BACK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/person-of-interest-a-10-year-old-series-whose-time-has-come-back/1021824)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/person-of-interest-a-10-year-old-series-whose-time-has-come-back/1021824 "2026-10-11T21:42:09Z")
Should be subtitled, “The show where they routinely crush cell phones underfoot.” “An off-the-grid and presumed-dead former CIA agent, John Reese, is hired by a mysterious tech billionaire software genius, Harold Finc… --- ## [Character Names you love](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/character-names-you-love/1014138)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 248\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/character-names-you-love/1014138 "2026-10-11T21:05:31Z")
We last did this back in 2009 but many new characters have been created since then. I’ll start - Duke Caboom from Toy Story 4 Also, “Snake” Plissken from Escape from New York. I can’t believe I didn’t mention this in t… --- ## [“Disclosure Day” (No spoilers in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disclosure-day-no-spoilers-in-op/1030836)
**Author:** [@Stephe96](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stephe96)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disclosure-day-no-spoilers-in-op/1030836 "2026-10-11T19:09:51Z")
VERY curious to hear reactions to this movie. I had a blast but - hoo boy - I can imagine a lot of people hating it. It’s definitely not for the cynical or scientific-minded or anyone who doesn’t like syrupy, sappy Spiel… --- ## [DIY and Hobby projects, small to big. Pictures of course](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 752\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diy-and-hobby-projects-small-to-big-pictures-of-course/957910 "2026-10-11T18:03:50Z")
I’m starting this but please put up your own. Nice to share ideas. My craft bench is 99% reused materials and despite reinforcing it, I’m really surprised it survived the move. I needed better paint storage for it an… --- ## [Lanterns (the green kind)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lanterns-the-green-kind/1032374)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 415\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 8:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lanterns-the-green-kind/1032374 "2026-10-10T08:06:45Z")
Watched the first episode. Liked it, looking forward to the next episode. Drama with very little humor. Despite that the first episode reminded me quite a bit of --- ## [Stuart Fails to Save the Universe - Big Bang Theory spinoff. Spoilers after first post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-big-bang-theory-spinoff-spoilers-after-first-post/1031892)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 175\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-big-bang-theory-spinoff-spoilers-after-first-post/1031892 "2026-10-10T01:10:36Z")
The spinoff premieres today (July 23) on HBO Max or whatever they’re calling it now. New episodes will be every Thursday. --- ## [Help me stock the ultimate (fictional) library](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-stock-the-ultimate-fictional-library/671444)
**Author:** [@D.E.S.K.Top668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D.E.S.K.Top668)\ **Replies:** 260\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-stock-the-ultimate-fictional-library/671444 "2026-10-09T22:42:47Z")
Reading this thread made me think; it’s been a long time since I’ve fired up the old multi-dimensional travelinator and I have some extra cash/gold/Galleons/beaver pelts, and I want to expand my library. What books shou… --- ## [Spotting Star Trek actors in other programs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotting-star-trek-actors-in-other-programs/794982)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 1808\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spotting-star-trek-actors-in-other-programs/794982 "2026-10-09T21:44:18Z")
Inspired by the thread Spotting a Familiar Actor in a Surprising Place, and my insipid posting of finding Star Trek actors. Mr. Atoz in 77 Sunset Strip, Dial S for Spenser. Dr. McCoy in \*Have Gun-Will Travel, The Treas… --- ## [Is Ringo Starr the luckiest man in the world?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ringo-starr-the-luckiest-man-in-the-world/108868)
**Author:** [@Lorenzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lorenzo)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-ringo-starr-the-luckiest-man-in-the-world/108868 "2026-10-09T04:50:34Z")
On numerous occasions I have seen Ringo Starr referred to in the media as “the luckiest man in the world.” What evidence supports/contradicts this assertion? If not Ringo, then who better might be described the luckies… --- ## [Notable stage shows you've seen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notable-stage-shows-youve-seen/1033330)
**Author:** [@caligulathegod](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/caligulathegod)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/notable-stage-shows-youve-seen/1033330 "2026-10-09T03:04:44Z")
The comedians and comedy shows you’ve seen thread made me think of some other shows I’ve seen that were notable for who was in them. I didn’t see the original productions, of course, but I did get to see touring producti… --- ## [Songs you didn't realize were covers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-didnt-realize-were-covers/927496)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-didnt-realize-were-covers/927496 "2026-10-08T20:47:39Z")
I’m a little embarrassed to admit this, but a few days ago I very nearly posted something in the retro music genre thread about how the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ “Love Rollercoaster” had a very 1970s sound. Then I Googled … --- ## [The Great SDMB Movie Poll - Round 4](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sdmb-movie-poll-round-4/1033596)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-sdmb-movie-poll-round-4/1033596 "2026-10-08T18:11:53Z")
poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll poll p… --- ## [Challenge us with a non-famous line from a movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 4945\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/challenge-us-with-a-non-famous-line-from-a-movie/962142 "2026-10-08T17:49:32Z")
Not lines like, “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn” or “I’ll be back” but less famous lines like, “No, lieutenant, your men are already dead”. But a line that a fan would probably recognize. --- ## [Boiled hot dogs?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boiled-hot-dogs/1033279)
**Author:** [@steronz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steronz)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boiled-hot-dogs/1033279 "2026-10-08T15:42:52Z")
Prompted by a stray comment in the executive chef thread… My mom boiled our hot dogs, my wife’s mom did the same. I adopted the practice until I realized I wasn’t bound by tradition and throwing them in a skillet is fas… --- ## [Comedians and comedy acts you've seen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedians-and-comedy-acts-youve-seen/1033244)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedians-and-comedy-acts-youve-seen/1033244 "2026-10-07T23:20:55Z")
This past Friday my wife and I saw Jim Gaffigan at the Fox Theater in Detroit. I had not been looking forward to driving downtown, fighting traffic and crowds, and just the whole hassle, having recently injured my shoul… --- ## [Eva Marie Saint just passed at 102](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eva-marie-saint-just-passed-at-102/1033634)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eva-marie-saint-just-passed-at-102/1033634 "2026-10-07T21:44:53Z")
Probably best known for North by North West opposite Cary Grant or On the Waterfront opposite Brando. She worked into her 90s. One of the last of old Hollywood, or maybe the last star. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm00016… --- ## [Please help me identify this 80's music video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-identify-this-80s-music-video/713119)
**Author:** [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-identify-this-80s-music-video/713119 "2026-10-07T19:06:38Z")
This would be the early 80’s, when music videos first started playing on TV. I don’t remember the song or the band, but the story of the video was of a teenage girl who has a crappy home life and runs away. At the end … --- ## [Widow's Bay -- new series on Apple TV](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/widows-bay-new-series-on-apple-tv/1029649)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/widows-bay-new-series-on-apple-tv/1029649 "2026-10-07T17:23:33Z")
This is a fantastic new show that just came out. Horror comedy, or comedic horror… a bit of Stephen King, a bit of Lovecraft, a bit of Twin Peaks, a bit of Donald Glover’s show Atlanta, but really fantastic so far. Matth… --- ## [Commercials that turned into TV shows or movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-turned-into-tv-shows-or-movies/303048)
**Author:** [@tdn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tdn)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/commercials-that-turned-into-tv-shows-or-movies/303048 "2026-10-07T15:39:01Z")
This may be a very short-lived thread. What TV shows and movies started out as TV (or radio) commercials? All I can think of is: Max Headroom Earnest goes to XXXX --- ## [R.I.P. Doctor Who, thanks for a fun 20 year ride](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-doctor-who-thanks-for-a-fun-20-year-ride/1031001)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-doctor-who-thanks-for-a-fun-20-year-ride/1031001 "2026-10-07T13:31:13Z")
I quit watching Doctor Who regularly after Matt Smith. I watched Peter Capaldi occasionally when Clara’s story was prominent. I salute the hard-core fans that watched all the way to the end. Nothing is final in televis… --- ## [Who are our current "Abe Vigodas"? (people you might be surprised to learn are still alive)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-our-current-abe-vigodas-people-you-might-be-surprised-to-learn-are-still-alive/919985)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 1495\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-our-current-abe-vigodas-people-you-might-be-surprised-to-learn-are-still-alive/919985 "2026-10-07T13:15:25Z")
For many years. Abe Vigoda was the butt of the joke regarding shock over him still being alive. I even had the Firefox extension years ago that simply displayed his life status. He just looked so old in the Godfather. He… --- ## [Who are your favorite characters from The Office (U.S. version)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-your-favorite-characters-from-the-office-u-s-version/1033619)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-your-favorite-characters-from-the-office-u-s-version/1033619 "2026-10-07T12:59:40Z")
Select as many as you like. poll --- ## [Question about Roku Channel "American Horrors"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-roku-channel-american-horrors/1033602)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-roku-channel-american-horrors/1033602 "2026-10-07T07:15:13Z")
Not “American Horror Story”. I am trying to find the daily lineup for the “American Horrors” app on the Roku Channel. I just saw a film where the final scene involving a shootout in a diner definitely qualifies for the… --- ## [Stupid gun tricks in the movies and on television](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-gun-tricks-in-the-movies-and-on-television/1033459)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stupid-gun-tricks-in-the-movies-and-on-television/1033459 "2026-10-07T00:35:30Z")
And by gun, I mean anything that a character picks up that fires a solid projectile towards a target. No animation, please. I’ve got one in mind, from a single-worded movie, and it was actually tested on “Mythbusters”.… --- ## [Jack Sabbath brings me Incomprehensible Joy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-sabbath-brings-me-incomprehensible-joy/1033618)
**Author:** [@Thumper668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thumper668)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-sabbath-brings-me-incomprehensible-joy/1033618 "2026-10-07T00:27:54Z")
My feeds for the past few days have been full of Jack Black’s Ozzy tribute at the Power to the People Festival. Mrs. Thumper despises him, so I had to wait until the house was empty to watch this. I secretly want to be… --- ## [AM radio being removed from cars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-radio-being-removed-from-cars/984081)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 287\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-radio-being-removed-from-cars/984081 "2026-10-06T21:40:03Z")
Lets be clear, the AM part of a car radio is only a couple chips. The radio still needs a FM section, pre-amp and output amplifier. I used to repair car radios. A quick Google finds a NTE1624 chip that includes AM/FM and… --- ## [What is this musical instrument?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-musical-instrument/1033608)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-musical-instrument/1033608 "2026-10-06T08:35:41Z")
Title kinda says it all. It looks like a keyboard you blow in to. I get it…weird. But here it is: --- ## [Anything New on the "Voynich" Manuscript?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-new-on-the-voynich-manuscript/565432)
**Author:** [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 8:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anything-new-on-the-voynich-manuscript/565432 "2026-10-06T08:20:45Z")
I came across some entries on Youtube, on this famous mystery. According to the Wikipedia articles, nobody has ever cracked the code that the text is written in. I was wondering: we now have powerful supercomputers, tha… --- ## [The Real American Psycho: Tom Cruise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-real-american-psycho-tom-cruise/1033235)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-real-american-psycho-tom-cruise/1033235 "2026-10-05T23:02:46Z")
Just watched the GQ interview with him. You gotta hand it to the guy; He commits to the role. I think we should all be very grateful that he chose to go into film rather than… ohhhh… I dunno… create an AI company, mayb… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=3)