# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=290 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 291 --- ## [What performers (movie, TV, sports) are forever ruined for you by their later actions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-performers-movie-tv-sports-are-forever-ruined-for-you-by-their-later-actions/954909)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2021, 4:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-performers-movie-tv-sports-are-forever-ruined-for-you-by-their-later-actions/954909 "2021-12-20T04:51:22Z")
I used to love watching The Cosby Show, and I thought “Bill Cosby: Himself” was one of the funniest stand-up routines I’ve ever seen. His wife’s pregnancy classes. The dentist. The drunk filling up his leg with booze.… --- ## [Did GWAR ever make up a cause of death for the Oderus Urungus character?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-gwar-ever-make-up-a-cause-of-death-for-the-oderus-urungus-character/953745)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 9:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-gwar-ever-make-up-a-cause-of-death-for-the-oderus-urungus-character/953745 "2021-12-19T21:17:16Z")
The guy playing him, Dave Brockie, died of a heroin overdose. But in the GWAR mythos, what happened to Oderus Urungus? Same thing? My Googling has failed to come up with an answer. --- ## [Have you ever listened to or watched The Wall high on marijuana?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-listened-to-or-watched-the-wall-high-on-marijuana/955483)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-listened-to-or-watched-the-wall-high-on-marijuana/955483 "2021-12-19T19:15:51Z")
For some reason, I got through 4 years of college as well as my adult life without this experience. Will probably do it next weekend, it’s never too late! I do remember a weird experience in college being drunk on Gin … --- ## [Online coffee beans suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/online-coffee-beans-suggestions/854831 "2021-12-19T14:31:39Z")
Anyone got some suggestions as to where to buy some decent coffee beans online? Perhaps a local coffeehouse in your area that sells their own beans? It’s just me and a friend who stays over occasionally so I’ll be buyin… --- ## [The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unbearable-weight-of-massive-talent/956129)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 10:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-unbearable-weight-of-massive-talent/956129 "2021-12-19T10:39:44Z")
You son of a bitch! I’m in! OR Good news, everyone! --- ## [Artists you like even tho you dislike their art, 2021-22 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-you-like-even-tho-you-dislike-their-art-2021-22-edition/955950)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/artists-you-like-even-tho-you-dislike-their-art-2021-22-edition/955950 "2021-12-19T00:08:14Z")
I was just watching a recent interview that Taylor Swift did with Seth Meyers and I decided to start this thread to see if other people experience the same thing I do. I’ve watched a bunch of Taylor Swift interviews and… --- ## [New official video for George Harrison's "My Sweet Lord"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-official-video-for-george-harrisons-my-sweet-lord/956120)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-official-video-for-george-harrisons-my-sweet-lord/956120 "2021-12-19T00:00:37Z")
So continuing the 50th anniversary celebration of All Things Must Pass, a new official video for “My Sweet Lord” was released today. And I don’t know what to think. It’s a parade of random celebrities and “celebrities,” … --- ## [Name that tune! Italian. Whistling chorus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-tune-italian-whistling-chorus/956281)
**Author:** [@Bonum\_Legatum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bonum_Legatum)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-tune-italian-whistling-chorus/956281 "2021-12-18T21:20:20Z")
OK - so I remember a record album of Italian songs, probably late 50’s early 60’s, and one of the songs was a peppy tune where the chorus was several people whistling, and the stanzas were a solo singer. (NOT The Happy W… --- ## [Wait... now the Doctor had lives before the William Hartnell incarnation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-now-the-doctor-had-lives-before-the-william-hartnell-incarnation/917524)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wait-now-the-doctor-had-lives-before-the-william-hartnell-incarnation/917524 "2021-12-18T20:40:00Z")
Is this speculation, fanon or backed by aired episodes? --- ## ["Red Notice"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-notice/954766)
**Author:** [@Jasmine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jasmine)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-notice/954766 "2021-12-18T17:50:28Z")
This is an extremely entertaining movie with a story line that goes in unexpected directions. The chemistry between the characters of Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson is unending entertainment, just as good or better as… --- ## [Glitter Bomb 4.0 vs Package Thieves](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glitter-bomb-4-0-vs-package-thieves/956269)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glitter-bomb-4-0-vs-package-thieves/956269 "2021-12-18T12:51:01Z")
--- ## [Oklahoma Christmas lyric - what's a six pack of 3.2?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-christmas-lyric-whats-a-six-pack-of-3-2/956221)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oklahoma-christmas-lyric-whats-a-six-pack-of-3-2/956221 "2021-12-18T02:38:13Z")
I’ve tried Google. Oklahoma Christmas lists Southern foods chicken fried steak, pecan pie. What’s 3.2? I assume it’s booze? What’s the significance to Oklahoma? \[Reba:\] So put on some Bob Wills to set the mood \[Blak… --- ## [MCU: No spoilers please: Any need to see "Eternals" prior to "Spider-man:No Way Home"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcu-no-spoilers-please-any-need-to-see-eternals-prior-to-spider-man-no-way-home/956194)
**Author:** [@ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ChockFullOfHeadyGoodness)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mcu-no-spoilers-please-any-need-to-see-eternals-prior-to-spider-man-no-way-home/956194 "2021-12-18T02:01:30Z")
Given that “Eternals” has met with a resounding “meh”, I wasn’t going to see it until next month when it pops up for free on Disney+. But I am pretty excited about the next Spider-Man movie and am planning to catch it in… --- ## [Instant Coffee 100% Coffee?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instant-coffee-100-coffee/955517)
**Author:** [@Kedikat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kedikat)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instant-coffee-100-coffee/955517 "2021-12-18T01:45:15Z")
I have a can of instant coffee. The label says simply 100% coffee. No other ingredients listed. I also make coffee from grounds. Using same cup and creamer product, sugar. Regardless of ground coffee type/brand. The in… --- ## [Weird tropes that seem to have caught on](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-tropes-that-seem-to-have-caught-on/951695)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-tropes-that-seem-to-have-caught-on/951695 "2021-12-17T19:41:52Z")
List them here folks. Mine will be that line from Jurassic Park. Where the guy goes: “Na uh uh… Na uh uh…” I know I’ve seen this referenced in a few sitcoms. The last one I saw it in was Rick and Morty I think. I wonde… --- ## [The Green Marker Scare](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-green-marker-scare/830865)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-green-marker-scare/830865 "2021-12-17T19:41:23Z")
Was mentioned on Wikipedia’s feed a couple of days ago so I gave this ~75 minute animation a look on YouTube. Disturbing. For spoiler’s sake I won’t even discuss it in this first post but I’d like to ask a few questions… --- ## [So I guess "The hotter the better" does not apply to professional grade stainless steel cookware?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-the-hotter-the-better-does-not-apply-to-professional-grade-stainless-steel-cookware/956230)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 7:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-guess-the-hotter-the-better-does-not-apply-to-professional-grade-stainless-steel-cookware/956230 "2021-12-17T19:33:48Z")
Because I have caught fire to my pans on three occasions. The last time I was using avocado oil which is supposed to have a high smoke point. So what gives? I’ve become a little spooked of my stainless steel cookware. I… --- ## [Happy Beethoven's Birthday!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-beethovens-birthday/956145)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-beethovens-birthday/956145 "2021-12-17T16:32:10Z")
Party hearty! :tada: --- ## [Is Bill Murray a convicted felon?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bill-murray-a-convicted-felon/956084)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-bill-murray-a-convicted-felon/956084 "2021-12-17T13:29:08Z")
I’ve seen several articles about Murray getting caught with 10 pounds of Marijuana at ORD. He plead guilty and got 5 years probation. I’d assume a felony but it was 1970 so who knows. --- ## [Hulu perk check your email](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hulu-perk-check-your-email/956177)
**Author:** [@flaming\_yawn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flaming_yawn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hulu-perk-check-your-email/956177 "2021-12-16T21:43:01Z")
I had an email from Hulu the other day basically telling me I can receive an ugly x-mas sweater from them… I picked which one I wanted in what size (solar opposites ) and today via UPS I got it! So check your email, it w… --- ## [The Boss cashes in](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boss-cashes-in/956159)
**Author:** [@flurb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flurb)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 9:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boss-cashes-in/956159 "2021-12-16T21:31:58Z")
Bruce Springsteen has reportedly sold the masters and publishing rights for his entire catalog to Sony for half a BILLION dollars. I’m actually pretty surprised. Obviously, that’s a simply jaw-dropping amount of money.… --- ## [Jack Reacher series to be taken over by Andrew Child](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-reacher-series-to-be-taken-over-by-andrew-child/853471)
**Author:** [@DPRK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DPRK)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-reacher-series-to-be-taken-over-by-andrew-child/853471 "2021-12-16T13:56:12Z")
Not news, but I was recently thinking about it. There are dozens of these books (as well as a couple of movies, and perhaps even a TV show), and many people love them. They have consistently come out at the rate of one p… --- ## [Stargirl Season 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stargirl-season-2/948362)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 145\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stargirl-season-2/948362 "2021-12-16T06:34:28Z")
The new season premieres Tuesday night, airing right before Superman & Lois. I have heard some rumors that they may be some multiversal shenanigans in the coming season, making this show an official part of the Arrowvers… --- ## [Spider-man is unfanwankable](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-is-unfanwankable/955669)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-is-unfanwankable/955669 "2021-12-16T06:24:41Z")
I don’t know if the current S-M uses the web squirting mechanism, or it’s organic, all I know is that there’s no way for an earthly apparatus to fire a gossamer thin web hundreds of feet through swirling urban air curren… --- ## [Song-melding](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-melding/807177)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 6:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-melding/807177 "2021-12-16T06:11:40Z")
In what might turn out to be another one of my classic goose egg threads, here I’m looking for examples of songs people meld together when they’re running songs through their head. Alas - where you come to a part in a s… --- ## [Lazy song writing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lazy-song-writing/955957)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lazy-song-writing/955957 "2021-12-16T04:59:33Z")
Whenever I hear, “There were plants and birds and rocks and things”, I have to wonder if the America guys had just given up. What lyrics trigger you as lazy lyrics? --- ## [Crocodiles munchin' on missionary luncheon](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crocodiles-munchin-on-missionary-luncheon/956124)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crocodiles-munchin-on-missionary-luncheon/956124 "2021-12-15T22:04:12Z")
Isn’t there a song with that line? --- ## [Ghostbusters Afterlife trailer #2 \[spoilers for movie\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghostbusters-afterlife-trailer-2-spoilers-for-movie/947430)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ghostbusters-afterlife-trailer-2-spoilers-for-movie/947430 "2021-12-15T21:06:08Z")
Looks interesting. I hope Covid doesn’t ruin it. Edit: here’s trailer #1 --- ## [What's for lunch today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-lunch-today/955854)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-for-lunch-today/955854 "2021-12-15T20:22:36Z")
I’m eating a bowl of what I can only call “accreted” foodstuffs–reheated white rice, spicy cucumber pickles, brined artichoke hearts, and home-pickled daikon with Sriracha. You? --- ## [Khigh Dheigh not of Oriental Ancestry??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khigh-dheigh-not-of-oriental-ancestry/350278)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2021, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khigh-dheigh-not-of-oriental-ancestry/350278 "2021-12-15T18:33:14Z")
Khigh Dheigh was the actor who pl;ayed Red Chinese agent Wo Fat on Hawaii Five-0. He also played Judge Dee in the ABC Tv-movie Judge Dee and the Monastery Murders, which I just re-watched. An interesting film, in which a… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=289) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=291)