# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=272 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 273 --- ## ['My Grown Up Christmas List' Is Beautiful and True Anytime of Year](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grown-up-christmas-list-is-beautiful-and-true-anytime-of-year/961109)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-grown-up-christmas-list-is-beautiful-and-true-anytime-of-year/961109 "2022-03-15T15:12:34Z")
In case you’ve never heard it, here’s the song. (If you have limited time, here’s just the lyrics :wink: :slightly\_smiling\_face: .) But it’s timely anytime of year. Oh, yeah. And Kelly Clarkson does the best version (sh… --- ## [Amazon's The Boys Animated Spinoff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazons-the-boys-animated-spinoff/959684)
**Author:** [@Santos\_L\_Halper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santos_L_Halper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazons-the-boys-animated-spinoff/959684 "2022-03-15T13:50:20Z")
Amazon just dropped a trailer for an animated spinoff of “the Boys”. The first season is eight episodes, each 12 to 14 minutes long and each animated by a different creative team. The series premieres March 4. … --- ## [Magic and Gods in Game of Thrones (Lets stick to books cause there's more info)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-and-gods-in-game-of-thrones-lets-stick-to-books-cause-theres-more-info/961072)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 7:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-and-gods-in-game-of-thrones-lets-stick-to-books-cause-theres-more-info/961072 "2022-03-15T07:49:49Z")
So I’m rereading Thieves World…a world where the Gods are very real. Sorcerers are very real (though there arn’t any court magicians like Melisandre kind of is) They DO have priests they would consult. And seers are real… --- ## [Sandwich and chips: which do you eat first?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwich-and-chips-which-do-you-eat-first/941852)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2022, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sandwich-and-chips-which-do-you-eat-first/941852 "2022-01-22T04:26:53Z")
Results of the “burger and fries” poll were interesting. I’m curious if the answers are different for a very similar but different meal: a sandwich and chips. Any sandwich, hot or cold, with any chips (e.g. potato chips… --- ## [Tried watching a nuclear war movie every night for a week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tried-watching-a-nuclear-war-movie-every-night-for-a-week/960946)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tried-watching-a-nuclear-war-movie-every-night-for-a-week/960946 "2022-03-15T00:06:34Z")
With the world events being what they are these days, my wife and I (she, half-heartedly) decided to watch a different movie every night with the theme of nuclear war. I researched different lists of “Best of” nuclear wa… --- ## [How does one become a continuity person?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-become-a-continuity-person/961042)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-become-a-continuity-person/961042 "2022-03-14T23:39:56Z")
In the credits of any major feature film there will usually be one or more people listed under “continuity”. As I understand it, continuity people report to the script supervisor, and are responsible for keeping track o… --- ## [Actors/actresses that you consistently fail to recognize](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-actresses-that-you-consistently-fail-to-recognize/843211)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-actresses-that-you-consistently-fail-to-recognize/843211 "2022-03-14T22:00:38Z")
There have been lots of ads out for the Stephen King movie “Doctor Sleep”. And every time I see one, I think that the guy in the trailer looks really familiar but I can’t quite place him. So I finally looked the movie up… --- ## [\*Impeachment\* on hulu](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impeachment-on-hulu/961055)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/impeachment-on-hulu/961055 "2022-03-14T21:55:24Z")
Did Impeachment just disappear from hulu? All but ep01? Or is it somehow just me? --- ## [Do you remember Flying Toasters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-remember-flying-toasters/960989)
**Author:** [@Midnight\_Shadow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Midnight_Shadow)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-remember-flying-toasters/960989 "2022-03-14T21:45:24Z")
In the mid-1990s, I got a corporate office job. And the computer at my desk had an option for screen savers. These were animated images that appeared on a screen when the computer was not being actively used. Supposed… --- ## [Increased negativity towards more recent movies/TV shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increased-negativity-towards-more-recent-movies-tv-shows/960907)
**Author:** [@Airbeck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airbeck)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/increased-negativity-towards-more-recent-movies-tv-shows/960907 "2022-03-14T18:03:23Z")
I’ve noticed something when it comes to certain nerd-type genres (I used the term lovingly as I am one) and the increased negativity in reviews and reactions to new and more recent shows/movies. I’m talking about the sup… --- ## [Heavy Metal (1981)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heavy-metal-1981/960871)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 2:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heavy-metal-1981/960871 "2022-03-14T14:42:00Z")
I’m watching Heavy Metal (1981). I read Heavy Metal in the '80s and '90s, so I have a fondness for the film. Also it has a great soundtrack. Admittedly, the Grimaldi story that is supposed to tie everything together … --- ## [Movie, The Unforgivable (2021); Sandra Bullock](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-the-unforgivable-2021-sandra-bullock/960976)
**Author:** [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 5:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-the-unforgivable-2021-sandra-bullock/960976 "2022-03-14T05:06:58Z")
I just now saw this. It was great. Really liked it. I had tears at the end. Anyone else see it? --- ## [The Non-Superhero Comic Book Trivia Thread!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-non-superhero-comic-book-trivia-thread/354448)
**Author:** [@bmoak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bmoak)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-non-superhero-comic-book-trivia-thread/354448 "2022-03-14T02:12:36Z")
Well, the Tolkien thread has petered out, so I thought I’d try my hand at starting up a new one. This one is based on non-superhero comics. Questions can be from any publisher or any era, as long as they don’t concern p… --- ## [Anybody here read Robert Tanenbaum (Butch Karp/Marlene Ciampi series)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-read-robert-tanenbaum-butch-karp-marlene-ciampi-series/960987)
**Author:** [@VOW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VOW)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-here-read-robert-tanenbaum-butch-karp-marlene-ciampi-series/960987 "2022-03-14T00:40:33Z")
I got hooked on this series years and years ago. Then things CHANGED, and not for the better. Robert Tanenbaum lost his ghost writer, and then hired illiterate gremlins to take his place. I still buy all the books. And … --- ## [Quick question about proofing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-question-about-proofing/960983)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 12:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-question-about-proofing/960983 "2022-03-14T00:10:53Z")
Proofed some yeast my son gave me from his own stash since I’m out. There was a time that I never proofed the yeast and ended up with. . . a bunch of wasted ingredients, so now I always proof. This pack did not proof. S… --- ## [Name of short story about a man and a wolf?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-short-story-about-a-man-and-a-wolf/20403)
**Author:** [@missbunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/missbunny)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-short-story-about-a-man-and-a-wolf/20403 "2022-03-13T22:55:41Z")
Can someone help me with the name and author of a short story - it was about an old man who falls and breaks his leg while alone in a remote mountain area. He is sitting at the base of a tree waiting for someone to find … --- ## [The art of the world will be destroyed. You can only save 10 items. Which ones?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-art-of-the-world-will-be-destroyed-you-can-only-save-10-items-which-ones/960747)
**Author:** [@Bonum\_Legatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonum_Legatum)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-art-of-the-world-will-be-destroyed-you-can-only-save-10-items-which-ones/960747 "2022-03-13T22:07:51Z")
In the spirit of “desert-island movies”, what if the mass of people lost all interest in artworks and let them deteriorate or even discarded them? You get to save 10 items - without regard to practicality. (If you want… --- ## [Songs that reveal amazing dickitude from the singer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-reveal-amazing-dickitude-from-the-singer/960104)
**Author:** [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Replies:** 220\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-reveal-amazing-dickitude-from-the-singer/960104 "2022-03-13T22:06:55Z")
I was in the supermarket this morning and heard Dead or Alive’s “Brand New Lover.” It’s an annoying song to me, but as I listened to the lyrics, I realized what a dickbag Pete Burns is in the song. Basically he’s saying… --- ## [Looking for dubbing info for "Night Of A Thousand Cats" (aka "Blood Feast")](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-dubbing-info-for-night-of-a-thousand-cats-aka-blood-feast/960991)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-dubbing-info-for-night-of-a-thousand-cats-aka-blood-feast/960991 "2022-03-13T21:26:37Z")
I was wondering who dubbed the voice for the main character “Hugo” played by Hugo Stiglitz in the Mexican movie “Night Of A Thousand Cats” (aka “Blood Feast”). It is a ridiculously deep voice that doesn’t match the acto… --- ## [Pizza cooking/heating](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pizza-cooking-heating/960956)
**Author:** [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pizza-cooking-heating/960956 "2022-03-13T17:09:56Z")
When i buy a pizza from a supermarket, the cooking/heating instructions invariably say to put the pizza directly on the top shelf of the oven with a baking tray on the shelf underneath … Now, my question is as follow… --- ## [Is there a name for this style of singing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-style-of-singing/960931)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-name-for-this-style-of-singing/960931 "2022-03-13T16:53:47Z")
I know it’s a cover of “Ahead by a Century” performed by Young Voices Toronto. It sounds very Enya-ish. --- ## [Herbed Garden Marmalade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/herbed-garden-marmalade/960910)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/herbed-garden-marmalade/960910 "2022-03-13T09:48:13Z")
I have a friend who does some canning. From time to time she will share her riches with me. One of my favorites is her Peach Jalapeño Jam, mmmmmm. Somehow one of her jars got hidden in the cupboard. It is from 2020 a… --- ## [Pieces of Her (Netflix) - spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pieces-of-her-netflix-spoilers/960575)
**Author:** [@Rucksinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rucksinator)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pieces-of-her-netflix-spoilers/960575 "2022-03-13T05:28:21Z")
This just came out a few days ago, and I just watched it. I have a question about the plot that was devised by Nick Harp, specifically, what was supposed to happen. Major spoilers to follow. --- ## [I think i accidentally discovered the greatest music genre ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-accidentally-discovered-the-greatest-music-genre-ever/960266)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-think-i-accidentally-discovered-the-greatest-music-genre-ever/960266 "2022-03-13T02:54:34Z")
Nuclear War Songs! I put on a Spotify playlist at work and four hours later it was still going strong. Two Tribes Two Suns in the Sunset Its a Mistake Red Skies World Destruction etc etc…mostly 80s of course. --- ## [Amazon releases teaser trailer for Season three of the Boys](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-releases-teaser-trailer-for-season-three-of-the-boys/960957)
**Author:** [@Santos\_L\_Halper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Santos_L_Halper)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 12:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-releases-teaser-trailer-for-season-three-of-the-boys/960957 "2022-03-13T00:40:06Z")
The new season of the Boys is coming June 3: --- ## [Fresh Prince reboot. Anybody watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-prince-reboot-anybody-watching/959696)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fresh-prince-reboot-anybody-watching/959696 "2022-03-13T00:16:16Z")
I watched the first three episodes last night. Not great but also not bad in my opinion. My main complaint is they need to stop with the shout outs to the original show. I mean, it was ok in the pilot episode, but after … --- ## [Calling Any/All Gunsmoke Fans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-any-all-gunsmoke-fans/960864)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-any-all-gunsmoke-fans/960864 "2022-03-12T21:01:58Z")
I only watched Gunsmoke on occasion. I could swear it had hour-long episodes. Apparently, it seems it had both? Also, I only recall Festus, not Chester. When did these changes come about? --- ## [Keto friendly bread. Is it the shit or is it full of shit?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keto-friendly-bread-is-it-the-shit-or-is-it-full-of-shit/960888)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keto-friendly-bread-is-it-the-shit-or-is-it-full-of-shit/960888 "2022-03-12T15:01:02Z")
Tried Natural Ovens Keto Friendly Bread this week. No bad at all. Expensive for what you get but one of the best Keto breads I’ve had yet. But reviews are all over the place regarding whether this is really a keto prod… --- ## [Robert Plant interviewed by Rick Rubin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-plant-interviewed-by-rick-rubin/960938)
**Author:** [@alovem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alovem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2022, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-plant-interviewed-by-rick-rubin/960938 "2022-03-12T11:50:50Z")
Robert Plant interviewed by Rick Rubin: In my opinion, at nearly an hour, it’s a bit long for casual listening, although he’s so articulate and interesting that it’s worth going over carefully enough not t… --- ## [Misinterpreted lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misinterpreted-lyrics/960771)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2022, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/misinterpreted-lyrics/960771 "2022-03-11T20:35:29Z")
Kinda like misheard lyrics but your got the words right and the meaning wrong. Thought about this after hearing some elementary school kids singing WAP. I’m not sure they knew what a WAP actually is. I remember thinking … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=271) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=273)