# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=206 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 207 --- ## [Songs you never knew had a good music video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-never-knew-had-a-good-music-video/980716)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-you-never-knew-had-a-good-music-video/980716 "2023-03-04T14:56:20Z")
So while on a nostalgia trip on YouTube recently I played The Masterplan by Oasis, generally considered (by myself and others) to be one of the best Oasis songs despite only being released as a B side\* Even though I hav… --- ## [The Nevers \[open spoilers after first post\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nevers-open-spoilers-after-first-post/939884)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-nevers-open-spoilers-after-first-post/939884 "2023-03-04T05:15:53Z")
So, Joss Whedon has a new show on HBO involving magic, mayhem, and late 1800s London. It has a lot of prominent actors, most or all of whom will be familiar if you watch BBC TV shows, and it has one hell of a special eff… --- ## [Crossovers you'd like to see](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossovers-youd-like-to-see/980413)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 5:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossovers-youd-like-to-see/980413 "2023-03-04T05:09:43Z")
I’ve looked and there doesn’t seem to have been a crossover wish list in at least the last 10 years, so apologies if I’ve missed one. So what movie or tv crossovers would you like to see and how would you expect to see … --- ## [Survivor Season 44 -- off to a good start, imho](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-season-44-off-to-a-good-start-imho/980700)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-season-44-off-to-a-good-start-imho/980700 "2023-03-04T03:24:28Z")
So, the two hour opener seemed to just fly by for me. Yes, they had a whole lot of the traditional stuff, from how it seems all the Immunity challenges are obstacle course followed by solve a puzzle down to Probst recit… --- ## [Four songs for a cold Canadian winter's night](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-songs-for-a-cold-canadian-winters-night/980329)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 3:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/four-songs-for-a-cold-canadian-winters-night/980329 "2023-03-04T03:21:46Z")
30 below tonight and we rushed home to our toasty warm house. Made me think of Canadian songs for cold winter’s nights. They often involve longing and reflection on lost loves: Here’s a very young Gordon Lightfoot, ba… --- ## [Bugles are 50 Years Old!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bugles-are-50-years-old/748819)
**Author:** [@Grestarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grestarian)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2023, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bugles-are-50-years-old/748819 "2023-03-04T02:57:20Z")
They’ve been celebrating this fact since January, I guess, reminding everyone in big bold print right on the bag. I hadn’t eaten those things in years and had some fond memories of those things – y’know…sticking them on… --- ## [Earliest solos in pop songs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-solos-in-pop-songs/980543)
**Author:** [@Orville\_mogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orville_mogul)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/earliest-solos-in-pop-songs/980543 "2023-03-03T23:10:11Z")
My daughters recently introduced me to Shut Up and Dance with Me by Walk the Moon. Great song. I thought it was a new song but see it is from 2014. That’s new for me :blush: Anyway, one of the things that I like about i… --- ## [Cocktail: Manhattan...or?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cocktail-manhattan-or/980462)
**Author:** [@Kropotkin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kropotkin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cocktail-manhattan-or/980462 "2023-03-03T20:39:13Z")
I poured 2 ounces of Cocchi Americano and 1 ounce of Sazerac rye over ice, added a couple of dashes of Angostura bitters and a cherry, and enjoyed it. Is this a recognized drink? Sort of a Manhattan? Or? --- ## [Ricou Browning (Creature from the Black Lagoon) has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ricou-browning-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-has-died/980542)
**Author:** [@MrAtoz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrAtoz)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ricou-browning-creature-from-the-black-lagoon-has-died/980542 "2023-03-03T20:30:40Z")
I know there are some fans of older horror/science fiction movies here, who might be interested in the passing of Ricou Browning, who played the Gill Man in the underwater sequences of The Creature from the Black Lagoon … --- ## [Lyrics you insist on singing wrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lyrics-you-insist-on-singing-wrong/957352)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 179\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lyrics-you-insist-on-singing-wrong/957352 "2023-03-03T19:29:17Z")
Over in the thread about misheard lyrics, @lobotomyboy63 mentioned: I thought that could be a good topic on its own, hence this thread. Some of mine: “Winter Wonderland” Actual: In the winter we can build a snowman … --- ## [A sad commentary on the state of book selling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sad-commentary-on-the-state-of-book-selling/945206)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sad-commentary-on-the-state-of-book-selling/945206 "2023-03-03T18:05:53Z")
I was cleaning up around the house and I found an old advertising pamphlet. It was for used book stores in the Rochester, NY area. It was dated 2011 and it listed seventeen used book stores. I checked online. Only eight… --- ## [Help me remember where is movie or TV quote came from](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-where-is-movie-or-tv-quote-came-from/481032)
**Author:** [@bouv](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bouv)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-remember-where-is-movie-or-tv-quote-came-from/481032 "2023-03-03T16:08:26Z")
I don’t know why, but I’ve had about half of a movie or TV quote running through my head today. I can’t remember the exact wording, but it was something like: “I’m going to head \[insert direction\] and settle down in th… --- ## [Monthly photo competition #3 - Feb 2023 - “Animals”](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-3-feb-2023-animals/979180)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 8:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monthly-photo-competition-3-feb-2023-animals/979180 "2023-03-03T08:54:21Z")
This is the monthly thread for February 2023. The topic this month is “Animals”, chosen by @beowulff Please note: The general rules for the competition are here . One entry per person per month. To make the photos ea… --- ## [Tell Me About Russian Food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-russian-food/980466)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-russian-food/980466 "2023-03-03T01:04:29Z")
So I just found out that there is a Russian Restaurant in town that I didn’t know about (please lets keep the invasion of Ukraine out of this). It is now on my “to do” list of dining experiences, and since I just learne… --- ## [Demo of another song I wrote recently. The bird noises in the background suit this song better than the other one haha](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/demo-of-another-song-i-wrote-recently-the-bird-noises-in-the-background-suit-this-song-better-than-the-other-one-haha/980625)
**Author:** [@Amikejo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amikejo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2023, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/demo-of-another-song-i-wrote-recently-the-bird-noises-in-the-background-suit-this-song-better-than-the-other-one-haha/980625 "2023-03-03T00:04:26Z")
I’d like to know what you think! --- ## [What is the reason we can't buy morbiet cheese anywhere anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-reason-we-cant-buy-morbiet-cheese-anywhere-anymore/980570)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-reason-we-cant-buy-morbiet-cheese-anywhere-anymore/980570 "2023-03-02T20:59:05Z")
I heard that there was some question about its purity or cleanliness. I would think that issue had been solved. Anyone know the straight dope? Or is this a job for Cecil? --- ## [Movies You Enjoyed As Kids in the 80's-90's Era](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-enjoyed-as-kids-in-the-80s-90s-era/980106)
**Author:** [@Sitnam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sitnam)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-you-enjoyed-as-kids-in-the-80s-90s-era/980106 "2023-03-02T20:35:54Z")
Not kids movies, what had an impact that you adored as children but saw then. I have kids in their early teens and we’re starting Throwback Thursdays to give them a taste of growing up back then. All evening it’s 1995i… --- ## [Who's your favorite hapless loser?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-favorite-hapless-loser/980276)
**Author:** [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2023, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-favorite-hapless-loser/980276 "2023-03-02T15:39:38Z")
After realizing my favorite “antihero” for the Favorite Anti-Hero thread wasn’t an anti-hero, but a hapless loser, I thought I’d start a new thread. My favorite hapless loser is Toby Flenderson from The Office. Michael … --- ## [Name a TV character who doesn't belong in a series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-a-tv-character-who-doesnt-belong-in-a-series/979248)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-a-tv-character-who-doesnt-belong-in-a-series/979248 "2023-03-01T15:43:21Z")
“Frasier” is one of my favorite sitcoms, but I cringe whenever the character of Bulldog comes crashing into a scene. He only appeared in five of the eleven seasons, thankfully. And I will concede that they dialed his ho… --- ## [There's a new season of Doc Martin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-new-season-of-doc-martin/980475)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2023, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-a-new-season-of-doc-martin/980475 "2023-03-01T04:30:45Z")
Season 10. Yeah! I had pretty much given up on it. I’m watching it on Acorn. --- ## [Dilbert (Jan 10, 2023)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dilbert-jan-10-2023/977984)
**Author:** [@Dr.Winston\_OBoogie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Winston_OBoogie)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dilbert-jan-10-2023/977984 "2023-02-28T23:07:25Z")
Dilbert - Jan 10, 20203 OK, who is that supposed to be? --- ## [I used t hate Jack McCoy...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-used-t-hate-jack-mccoy/306288)
**Author:** [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-used-t-hate-jack-mccoy/306288 "2023-02-28T23:00:13Z")
… because he kept relying on dramatic courtroom confessions. Then I realized it was becausew the judges in New York have this fetish hard-on thing for tossing out every last scrap of actual evidence. Heh. --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - February 2023 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-february-2023-edition/979072)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-february-2023-edition/979072 "2023-02-28T22:27:17Z")
February: Days are getting longer in the Northern Hemisphere, snow is melting (maybe, I hear the east coast is getting ice this week) and I had to use the visor in my car today for the first time in months! So what’re w… --- ## [Did they ever follow up "The Corbomite Maneuver?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-they-ever-follow-up-the-corbomite-maneuver/979281)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-they-ever-follow-up-the-corbomite-maneuver/979281 "2023-02-28T20:54:06Z")
Random thought that flashed through my tiny brain: Did they ever follow up on Lt. Bailey and Balok? The episode leaves us with Bailey as an emissary to what appears to be a very powerful race. Was there ever any novel or… --- ## [Another "ident this movie/TV show": Civil War flashback -- "You didn't keep your powder dry!"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-ident-this-movie-tv-show-civil-war-flashback-you-didnt-keep-your-powder-dry/980085)
**Author:** [@Rilchiam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rilchiam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-ident-this-movie-tv-show-civil-war-flashback-you-didnt-keep-your-powder-dry/980085 "2023-02-28T16:55:43Z")
I’m pretty sure this was a feature film. Whatever it is, I’m also fairly certain that it was produced in the last 5 - 6 years. Someone in the main story, presumably in the 21st century, is telling about something that h… --- ## [Has Mustard Ever Been](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-mustard-ever-been/979989)
**Author:** [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-mustard-ever-been/979989 "2023-02-28T16:17:59Z")
Distilled into spirits? I’ve seen references to mustard flavored liqueur(spelling?) and many mustard condiments have wine in them, but has mustard, seeds, or greens, or even the whole plant ever been fermented and disti… --- ## [Identify these two movies for me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-these-two-movies-for-me/590324)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-these-two-movies-for-me/590324 "2023-02-28T14:23:49Z")
Both are movies that I caught a little bit of on TV years ago, and have been idly wondering about for a while A pretty cruddy movie about 4 or 5 high school students who gain various superpowers, and use them in petty… --- ## [Speculation on the First Nation tribe Gray Beaver belongs to](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculation-on-the-first-nation-tribe-gray-beaver-belongs-to/979979)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speculation-on-the-first-nation-tribe-gray-beaver-belongs-to/979979 "2023-02-28T05:12:17Z")
I’m curious to know whether Gray Beaver in Jack London’s White Fang might be a member of the Han tribe ( Tr’ondëk Hwëch’ in First Nation) There is nothing I know of in the novel that indicates any specific tribe but he m… --- ## [Seriously? John Travolta in a commercial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seriously-john-travolta-in-a-commercial/980021)
**Author:** [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seriously-john-travolta-in-a-commercial/980021 "2023-02-28T05:03:42Z")
Shocked. I tell you. Shocked. There he is in all his bald glory. Singing a take off on music from ‘Grease’ For T-Mobile. --- ## [John Cleese to revive "Fawlty Towers"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-cleese-to-revive-fawlty-towers/979455)
**Author:** [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 4:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-cleese-to-revive-fawlty-towers/979455 "2023-02-28T04:39:29Z")
Here: https://www.indiewire.com/2023/02/fawlty-towers-revival-john-cleese-1234807454/ For those who don’t want to click: One of the most acclaimed comedy series of all time is returning to TV more than four decades la… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=205) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=207)