# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=299 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 300 --- ## [Hocus Pocus, what's all the excitement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hocus-pocus-whats-all-the-excitement/951469)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hocus-pocus-whats-all-the-excitement/951469 "2021-10-30T23:47:34Z")
OK, there is nothing wrong with that film. It is kinda fun, a nice popcorn chewer halloween film. But I see ads, T-shirts, memes, and all sorts of other stuff, the kind of things I expect to see in a really big blockbus… --- ## [Songs sung from the perspective of the opposite gender](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-sung-from-the-perspective-of-the-opposite-gender/828565)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-sung-from-the-perspective-of-the-opposite-gender/828565 "2021-10-30T22:04:01Z")
The Belle & Sebastian song “The Chalet Lines” is a song that is sung by a man, but the lyrics are clearly from the POV of a woman. “He raped me in the chalet lines I had just said no for the final time Although it’s l… --- ## [The Many Saints of Newark Discussion Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-many-saints-of-newark-discussion-thread/951611)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-many-saints-of-newark-discussion-thread/951611 "2021-10-30T15:29:57Z")
Looking forward to this The Sopranos prequel, to be released on October 1st in theaters and HBOMax. Not going to say much here in the OP, let’s keep all The Many Saints of Newark spoilers out until Friday, please. Or, i… --- ## [Metacritic versus Rotten Tomatoes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metacritic-versus-rotten-tomatoes/953349)
**Author:** [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metacritic-versus-rotten-tomatoes/953349 "2021-10-30T00:55:58Z")
For those unfamiliar with these sites, Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes are review sites. But instead of reviewing (movies, games, TV, etc.) they aggregate reviews, creating a “score” for a film and linking to the individ… --- ## [Dutch Oven Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dutch-oven-question/953379)
**Author:** [@enipla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/enipla)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dutch-oven-question/953379 "2021-10-30T00:34:06Z")
A friend gave us a Dutch Oven. Cast iron porcelain coated. I think it’s a pretty nice one. She was moving and didn’t want to take it with her for what ever reason. It wasn’t a gift. I’m sure there are a bazillion recipe… --- ## [Recent Great Movie Soundtracks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-great-movie-soundtracks/953415)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recent-great-movie-soundtracks/953415 "2021-10-29T23:21:42Z")
Although most people now favour songs over albums, there are maybe half-a-dozen or a dozen movies with exceptionally good soundtracks. These were very popular twenty years ago. Previous threads list people’s favourites… --- ## [Pixars Lightyear](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pixars-lightyear/953322)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pixars-lightyear/953322 "2021-10-29T21:41:13Z")
I ain’t gonna lie. It looks really good. --- ## [How can I make this beef top round roast taste good?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-make-this-beef-top-round-roast-taste-good/953301)
**Author:** [@not\_what\_you\_d\_expect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/not_what_you_d_expect)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-make-this-beef-top-round-roast-taste-good/953301 "2021-10-29T20:50:51Z")
There are a lot of recipes online, but I’d rather hear from you guys. How can I get this to taste like an old fashioned beef roast? The kind that you can use the drippings for to make a nice dark brown gravy? Is this … --- ## [As Halloween Approaches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-halloween-approaches/953430)
**Author:** [@Temporary\_Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Temporary_Name)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/as-halloween-approaches/953430 "2021-10-29T19:47:24Z")
I have watched a few Here Come The Mummies videos. As I watched this one: I realized the whole production reminded me of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic style of stage show. I cannot be the first o… --- ## [Dave Chappelle is hilarious](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dave-chappelle-is-hilarious/952896)
**Author:** [@gandrews3367](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gandrews3367)\ **Replies:** 93\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dave-chappelle-is-hilarious/952896 "2021-10-29T14:25:05Z")
Ever since the nonsense of recent weeks concerning Dave Chappelle, I have watched a lot of clips of his comedy act on YouTube. I was vaguely familiar with him because he had a TV show about 15 or so years ago and some fr… --- ## [Name This Cure Song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-this-cure-song/953460)
**Author:** [@LegendHasit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LegendHasit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-this-cure-song/953460 "2021-10-29T12:52:46Z")
Does anyone know the name of this Cure song that begins around 53:21? I’ve looked up all the song titles on the cover graphic and can’t find it. --- ## [3000 bottles (and pints, etc) of beer on the wall](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3000-bottles-and-pints-etc-of-beer-on-the-wall/834870)
**Author:** [@kferr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kferr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/3000-bottles-and-pints-etc-of-beer-on-the-wall/834870 "2021-10-29T11:41:20Z")
I’m a lifelong beer nerd and enjoy trying all different types of beer. A few years ago I stumbled across a smartphone app called “Untappd” that has a huge database of beers, breweries, pubs, etc. It allows you to ‘check … --- ## [Does anyone have a good New England clam chowder recipe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-good-new-england-clam-chowder-recipe/953270)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-a-good-new-england-clam-chowder-recipe/953270 "2021-10-29T02:23:14Z")
Had a nice bowl of clam chowder on a rainy day at a restaurant, and remembered what good comfort food it is. Anyone have a chowda recipe they would recommend? --- ## [Help me find this "House of the Rising Sun" cover](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-this-house-of-the-rising-sun-cover/792385)
**Author:** [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-this-house-of-the-rising-sun-cover/792385 "2021-10-29T01:45:34Z")
So I’m listening to Pandora late at night. I have my classic rock station on, and on comes a rendition of “House of the Rising Sun” I’ve never heard before. It’s nothing at all like the recording the Animals made famous … --- ## [Miss Lucille Ball](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miss-lucille-ball/953332)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 12:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miss-lucille-ball/953332 "2021-10-29T00:16:08Z")
I always thought it odd that a middle aged married entertainer would insist upon being called “Miss”, but that was how she was introduced. Was it an age denial thing? I can’t think of any other aged “misses” from old tv. … --- ## [Actors who should branch out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-who-should-branch-out/953063)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-who-should-branch-out/953063 "2021-10-28T18:20:58Z")
Both Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pine are generally marketed as leading men, but both seem to have pretty decent comedic chops as well. Are there any other actors who you feel could do more than they’ve been offered? I’m a… --- ## [HTGF seasoned chicken?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/htgf-seasoned-chicken/953337)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/htgf-seasoned-chicken/953337 "2021-10-28T15:46:08Z")
Mrs. L picked up some chicken for cheep (see what I did there?) at Kroger. The seasoning on it looks red, possibly Lowrie’s seasoned salt. The label says “HTGF seasoned chicken.” I’m trying to puzzle that out because … --- ## [I am a lineman for the county](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-lineman-for-the-county/953268)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-am-a-lineman-for-the-county/953268 "2021-10-28T15:34:27Z")
My wife and I enjoy watching The Voice on NBC. One of the contestants, a vocal trio, chose to sing Wichita Lineman. For convenience, I have printed the lyrics below. I am a lineman for the county And I drive the mai… --- ## [Can we speak of the beast in Lord of the Flies as a 'big lie"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-speak-of-the-beast-in-lord-of-the-flies-as-a-big-lie/953361)
**Author:** [@Octagon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Octagon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-we-speak-of-the-beast-in-lord-of-the-flies-as-a-big-lie/953361 "2021-10-28T15:12:43Z")
Can we speak of the presence of the beast in’ Lord of the Flies’ as a 'big lie" even though no one can really dispute it except eventually Simon (who is killed before he can reveal that there is no beast). Does’t a big l… --- ## [Marching Band has sure changed in the last 30 years!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marching-band-has-sure-changed-in-the-last-30-years/953116)
**Author:** [@ski](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ski)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marching-band-has-sure-changed-in-the-last-30-years/953116 "2021-10-28T13:19:45Z")
This fall, I’ve had the pleasure of watching some marching band competitions. It has really changed a lot since I was in band 30 years ago! I was curious if anyone has seen the whole transition, and could comment on how … --- ## [I need Halloween music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-halloween-music/953199)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-halloween-music/953199 "2021-10-28T05:31:03Z")
Please, music and viddies less than ten years old. My contribution is Broken Peach’s rendition of “This Is Halloween” Tim Burton - This is Halloween (by Broken Peach) - YouTube --- ## [Mort Sahl Documentary (Just Uploaded! One Week Only!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mort-sahl-documentary-just-uploaded-one-week-only/953350)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mort-sahl-documentary-just-uploaded-one-week-only/953350 "2021-10-28T04:05:35Z")
This has only been shown once and can only be viewed at The Paley Center after the pandemic. I just saw this for the first time. You don’t even have to be an American to love this. I mean LOVE. You don’t need to know a … --- ## [Is Kim's Convenience racist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-kims-convenience-racist/924773)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2021, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-kims-convenience-racist/924773 "2021-10-28T02:49:55Z")
Our current binge TV is Kim’s Convenience. it is a Canadian half hour comedy, centered around a family of Korean immigrants who run a convenience store. A good part of the humor is related to the English language skill… --- ## [Criticize the list of best Hallowe’en candies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/criticize-the-list-of-best-hallowe-en-candies/953210)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/criticize-the-list-of-best-hallowe-en-candies/953210 "2021-10-27T23:07:01Z")
Based on the 538 power list…. Hallowe’en candy has to be pretty bad if you would prefer a dime. Percentages are percentage of times it won a “power match” against another candy. The Top Fifteen |1|Reese’s Peanut But… --- ## [Shows That Need a Reboot](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shows-that-need-a-reboot/948242)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shows-that-need-a-reboot/948242 "2021-10-27T20:01:01Z")
Sliders. Alternate History has a huge amount of untapped potential. Plus the premise is begging for a more thoughtful take. Alien Nation. I’ve been rewatching this on Tubi and while the second half of the season falters… --- ## [Uyghur food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uyghur-food/952948)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/uyghur-food/952948 "2021-10-27T18:23:49Z")
Just got takeout from the first Uyghur restaurant we’ve ever tried. Summary of what we had - beef dumplings, chewy noodles topped with meaty stews, and bread stuffed with ground beef and onions. Dumplings were my favorit… --- ## [lighters at concerts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lighters-at-concerts/213776)
**Author:** [@captainQwark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/captainQwark)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lighters-at-concerts/213776 "2021-10-27T17:36:47Z")
Why do people wave lit lighters at rock concerts? I’ve only been to two rock concerts in my life so I’m ignorant in that area. --- ## [Story-songs (other than Alice's Restaurant)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/story-songs-other-than-alices-restaurant/952802)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 149\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/story-songs-other-than-alices-restaurant/952802 "2021-10-27T16:40:58Z")
If the “similar topics” bot is to be believed, the last time someone did a thread like this was 20 years ago. There have been so many songs since then… I’m looking for recommendations of story-songs you like. What do I… --- ## [What is a "nice" restaurant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-nice-restaurant/952320)
**Author:** [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Replies:** 307\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-a-nice-restaurant/952320 "2021-10-27T16:01:36Z")
In a thread about the utility of Excel, @Martin\_Hyde said that someone would have to be tremendously poor to not be able to afford $70/year for Excel- and that’s not even the price of dinner and drinks at a nice restaura… --- ## [Roger Corman's "Fantastic Four" movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roger-cormans-fantastic-four-movie/953213)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/roger-cormans-fantastic-four-movie/953213 "2021-10-27T15:42:46Z")
How many of y’all have seen Roger Corman’s 1994 epic “Fantastic Four” and, if you have, what do you think of it? I ask because I just saw it on Roku Channel “Area 52”, and was pleasantly surprised with the special effect… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=298) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=300)