# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=322 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 323 --- ## ["is that what's got you down, bunkie?" radio spots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-that-whats-got-you-down-bunkie-radio-spots/945830)
**Author:** [@Slithy\_Tove](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slithy_Tove)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-that-whats-got-you-down-bunkie-radio-spots/945830 "2021-07-06T17:12:35Z")
A Google search for “is that what’s got you down, bunkie?” bore no results. It was an older man recounting your ridiculous problems, followed by an equally ridiculous cheering-up while the Stars and Stripes Forever play… --- ## [Richard Donner dead at 91](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-donner-dead-at-91/945770)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2021, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-donner-dead-at-91/945770 "2021-07-06T16:33:16Z")
I know Superman and Lethal Weapon were huge, but I will always think of Maverick as Donner’s best movie and also Mel Gibson’s greatest performance. Nothing can overstate how awesome Superman was, though. A superhero mov… --- ## [Have you read the sequel to "101 Dalmatians"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-read-the-sequel-to-101-dalmatians/943650)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-read-the-sequel-to-101-dalmatians/943650 "2021-07-05T23:23:14Z")
There have been numerous sequels and remakes of the animated “101 Dalmatians”, but none of them are based on the actual sequel to the book. “The Starlight Barking” was published in 1967, and nobody I know (besides myse… --- ## [Exterior cathedral photo/art: Is license/permission needed for use as book cover?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exterior-cathedral-photo-art-is-license-permission-needed-for-use-as-book-cover/945621)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 10:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/exterior-cathedral-photo-art-is-license-permission-needed-for-use-as-book-cover/945621 "2021-07-05T22:01:41Z")
I know Notre Dame requires it. Does anyone know if the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela require permission or a licensing fee to use on a book cover: a distant, exterior photo (of the spires, no detail but shape vis… --- ## [Hilarious the first time/ Meh, the second time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-the-first-time-meh-the-second-time/944925)
**Author:** [@oldoaktree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oldoaktree)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hilarious-the-first-time-meh-the-second-time/944925 "2021-07-05T21:09:31Z")
I can re watch any number of comedy movies/routines over and over again Always kill me. (Caddyshack, Monty Python etc) But there are some that, even if they had me rolling on the floor the first time, do nothing for me… --- ## [What's this song \[mentioned in the Maltese Falcon\]?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-song-mentioned-in-the-maltese-falcon/4209)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-song-mentioned-in-the-maltese-falcon/4209 "2021-07-05T20:27:55Z")
In Dashiell Hammett’s THE MALTESE FALCON (published in 1930 in BLACK MASK magazine, in book form the following year) there are a number of oblique references. In Sam Spade’s first encounter with Wilmer, the gunman emplo… --- ## [Star Wars anime anthology on Sep 22](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-anime-anthology-on-sep-22/945755)
**Author:** [@Lantern2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lantern2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-anime-anthology-on-sep-22/945755 "2021-07-05T18:55:03Z")
This should be good. Reminds me of the Animatrix which was a similar Matrix-themed anthology. Like that one, I expect this will be hit and miss but will have a few episodes that I really like (A Detective Story was pro… --- ## [Rock stars who rejoined the workaday world](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-stars-who-rejoined-the-workaday-world/945498)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-stars-who-rejoined-the-workaday-world/945498 "2021-07-05T17:17:05Z")
\[Inspired in part by this thread on rock stars from working-class backgrounds\] Today’s Guardian features an interview with Bowie/Lennon sideman Earl Slick. At one point, this incredibly talented guitarist left music to … --- ## [Is Matt Damon the cameo king?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-matt-damon-the-cameo-king/945698)
**Author:** [@peccavi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peccavi)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-matt-damon-the-cameo-king/945698 "2021-07-05T16:27:20Z")
I just saw another movie with Matt Damon in an uncredited role. (don’t click if you don’t want to be spoiled) He’s uncredited, but has two significant scenes towards the end of the film. I looked up his filmography o… --- ## [Question for L&O fans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-l-o-fans/945699)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-l-o-fans/945699 "2021-07-05T03:35:13Z")
I haven’t watched the series for ages, but I remember one episode that started with the woman (Olivia?) saying something to the effect that “No matter where you work or study, there’s always one asshole in particular who… --- ## [I'm done with tuna sandwiches](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-done-with-tuna-sandwiches/923728)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-done-with-tuna-sandwiches/923728 "2021-07-05T02:11:09Z")
Just had a tuna melt from a local sub shop as I wanted something instead of the usual cheesesteak. It was very good for a tuna melt, but halfway through eating it I wished I had ordered something else. Which reminded … --- ## [Do you cook with Kerrygold butter?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-cook-with-kerrygold-butter/939413)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2021, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-cook-with-kerrygold-butter/939413 "2021-07-05T00:52:37Z")
I love Kerrygold butter on any type of bread or pancakes, basically anything you put butter on. But for cooking, I use the inexpensive store brand, I’ve always thought that Kerrygold might be too rich for most recipes. … --- ## [What do I do with these oysters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-these-oysters/945633)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-i-do-with-these-oysters/945633 "2021-07-04T23:59:10Z")
We went down to Brady’s Oysters on Wednesday, and The Missus bought a pint of medium, locally-grown oysters. I thought I’d bread them and fry them, but we already have leftover razor clams she cooked the other night. I… --- ## [Lovecraft Country S1 \[SPOILERS within\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lovecraft-country-s1-spoilers-within/916355)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 206\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lovecraft-country-s1-spoilers-within/916355 "2021-07-04T18:42:37Z")
omg omg OMG YES! This looks amazing; I am so in! 16 August 2020 is first episode! I can’t wait! --- ## [Mimi...Telecaster Jam](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mimi-telecaster-jam/945564)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mimi-telecaster-jam/945564 "2021-07-04T01:23:06Z")
Thanks to a good friend for passing this along. --- ## [Disney Drops ‘Slave 1’ Name On Lego’s Boba Fett ‘Star Wars’ Ship](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-drops-slave-1-name-on-lego-s-boba-fett-star-wars-ship/945285)
**Author:** [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-drops-slave-1-name-on-lego-s-boba-fett-star-wars-ship/945285 "2021-07-04T00:07:27Z")
Opinions? Personally I think it is ridiculous. Boba Fett is a bad guy. His ship’s name reflects his character. I see no reason to sanitize that. It is a fantasy world. Nothing to do with slavery on earth. It seems… --- ## [SoundCloud for music sucks (or I am doing something wrong)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soundcloud-for-music-sucks-or-i-am-doing-something-wrong/945582)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/soundcloud-for-music-sucks-or-i-am-doing-something-wrong/945582 "2021-07-03T20:18:43Z")
My brother is a guitar player and posts to this site. I can never hear anything I click on, I get these endless dot dot dots, with a 140 mbps internet. But he posts links on FB and others can hear them. Do you have to h… --- ## [Rock artists who also compose classical music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-artists-who-also-compose-classical-music/944365)
**Author:** [@Max\_S](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Max_S)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rock-artists-who-also-compose-classical-music/944365 "2021-07-03T18:37:20Z")
Today I heard Billy Joel’s Opus 2. Waltz # 1, from Fantasies and Delusions. It got me thinking, what other rock artists have composed classical music? Paul McCartney (Liverpool Oratorio, 1991; Standing Stone, 1997; Work… --- ## [Help finding a Leonard Cohen song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-a-leonard-cohen-song/945601)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-finding-a-leonard-cohen-song/945601 "2021-07-03T17:37:24Z")
I’ve just spent 30 minutes bumbling my way through google to no avail. Not much to go on so sorry… Anyway, the song is about some people fighting or conflict, iirc. The governing body is watching from, by or across a l… --- ## [Forgotten desserts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgotten-desserts/944024)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 181\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgotten-desserts/944024 "2021-07-03T05:47:59Z")
I got to thinking about desserts that nobody seems to make any more, namely Nesselrode pie icebox cookies (plain dough shaped into oblongs, to be sliced/baked later) bombes Lady Baltimore cake or its cousin, Lord Bal… --- ## ['Once Upon a Time in Hollywood', the book](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-the-book/945443)
**Author:** [@The\_Stafford\_Cripps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stafford_Cripps)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-the-book/945443 "2021-07-03T03:43:43Z")
I’ve just finished reading the “novelization” of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, written by Tarantino himself. I absolutely loved it. It expands on the film entertainingly without duplication. There are a variety of genre… --- ## [You too can be an Audiophile](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-too-can-be-an-audiophile/940278)
**Author:** [@Hatchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hatchie)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2021, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-too-can-be-an-audiophile/940278 "2021-07-03T00:15:14Z")
Follow this handy step-by-step instructional. Buy your sixth “newly remastered” reissue copy of (pick one) “Kind of Blue” / “Dark Side of the Moon” / “Brothers in Arms” / “Aja”. Play it and compare to your other five c… --- ## [When did perfect pitch become a "thing?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-perfect-pitch-become-a-thing/945103)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-perfect-pitch-become-a-thing/945103 "2021-07-02T21:07:58Z")
The skill existed, of course, before there was a name for it. But at what point did people start to truly consider perfect pitch (knowing that an A is an A, a B-flat is a B-flat, an F is an F, etc.) to be a “thing” wort… --- ## [Barbecue Styles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-styles/944974)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barbecue-styles/944974 "2021-07-02T20:24:21Z")
I’ve been reading a book about “New American Barbecue”. It discusses the usual shout-outs to Texas, various styles from Kansas City and sauces from Alabama and North Carolina. It is too focused to discuss Yucatecan or … --- ## [SF short story about spaceship blown apart and crew drifting in space?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-short-story-about-spaceship-blown-apart-and-crew-drifting-in-space/945400)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2021, 12:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-short-story-about-spaceship-blown-apart-and-crew-drifting-in-space/945400 "2021-07-02T12:59:31Z")
This thread over in GQ made me think of an SF short story I read along time ago: A space ship blows up in the solar system and the crew, wearing space suits, is drifting in space. They gradually start going in differe… --- ## [Music biographies - your recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-biographies-your-recommendations/945414)
**Author:** [@Chad\_Sudan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chad_Sudan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-biographies-your-recommendations/945414 "2021-07-01T21:32:02Z")
One of my favorite genres of literature is the music biography/autobiography. I appreciate the music more once I know something of the backstory. One work in particular I keep coming back to is George Harrison: Behind t… --- ## [Harrison Ford's body in Temple of Doom--The best men's body in film?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-fords-body-in-temple-of-doom-the-best-mens-body-in-film/944700)
**Author:** [@HughGoply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HughGoply)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harrison-fords-body-in-temple-of-doom-the-best-mens-body-in-film/944700 "2021-07-01T19:53:02Z")
I just saw Temple of Doom in the theater. Harrison Ford looks great in it. Unlike today’s action stars, he has a body that fits his character and is achievable by a normal (non-juiced), active man. Mel Gibson looked grea… --- ## [Documentary presenters in the UK](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/documentary-presenters-in-the-uk/945274)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/documentary-presenters-in-the-uk/945274 "2021-07-01T18:04:20Z")
or - Mods, if I should wax excessively misogynistic, please feel free to close this thread. Last night, while trying to sleep, I turned on an episode of Time Team. Perfect! I cried because Baldrick and his gang of ag… --- ## [Your morning radio routine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-morning-radio-routine/945330)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 11:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-morning-radio-routine/945330 "2021-07-01T11:25:06Z")
What radio station(s) do you listen to in the morning? I’m in my truck for a good chunk of the morning, sometimes with my kids, sometimes without. For me it’s a mix of: Breakfast with the Beatles on Sirius/XM’s Beatle… --- ## [Restaurant recommendations (Portland OR)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurant-recommendations-portland-or/945168)
**Author:** [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2021, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/restaurant-recommendations-portland-or/945168 "2021-07-01T00:55:38Z")
(As this is a poll, I considered IMHO, but since it’s a poll about food, I elected for CS. Mod as appropriate.) My family will be visiting the U.S. at the end of July, specifically Portland OR. I’ve been there before, … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=321) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=323)