# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=330 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 331 --- ## [RIP Eric Carle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-eric-carle/943034)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2021, 6:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-eric-carle/943034 "2021-05-28T06:51:34Z")
The Very Hungry Caterpillar must be feeling a pain in its tummy for a very different reason today. His illustrations were bright and interesting, and his stories perfect for toddlers. --- ## [The Worst Album By A Band U like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worst-album-by-a-band-u-like/921058)
**Author:** [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Replies:** 168\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-worst-album-by-a-band-u-like/921058 "2021-05-27T21:30:49Z")
For me its the Doors Soft Parade. It features this ‘tribute’ to Otis Redding… One of the weirdist songs ever. Yet it also has The Soft Parade which I love. What are other examples? --- ## [Short story about modern Vandals and their lack of written history](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-story-about-modern-vandals-and-their-lack-of-written-history/942513)
**Author:** [@brianmelendez](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brianmelendez)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-story-about-modern-vandals-and-their-lack-of-written-history/942513 "2021-05-27T21:22:47Z")
A long time a go, I read a short story – probably in a science-fiction anthology, but not necessarily – about a student in a college history class confronting her professor about the relationship between Rome and the Van… --- ## [Food Factory on cable: The Drinking Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-factory-on-cable-the-drinking-game/943055)
**Author:** [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-factory-on-cable-the-drinking-game/943055 "2021-05-27T20:30:08Z")
NatGeo has been running a Food Factory marathon today and I have devised a game in which I drink a shot every time they describe a product as having been “palletized.” It is good that I am sober because I’d’ve drunk bet… --- ## [Most hated and most favorite movie themes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-hated-and-most-favorite-movie-themes/942733)
**Author:** [@Projammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Projammer)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-hated-and-most-favorite-movie-themes/942733 "2021-05-27T15:55:29Z")
I’ve scanned the threads and didn’t see this one so here goes. Most hated. Body swaps. I’ve never seen one that the social interactions weren’t painfully contrived to be awkward and/or embarrassing. Favorite. Time l… --- ## [RIP Sebastian from The Little Mermaid](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-sebastian-from-the-little-mermaid/942906)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-sebastian-from-the-little-mermaid/942906 "2021-05-27T14:41:52Z")
Actually, it’s Samuel E. Wright who has passed on. but a lot of people (including me) wouldn’t know who that was. --- ## [Discovery + streaming is just an SNL pitch meeting](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discovery-streaming-is-just-an-snl-pitch-meeting/942978)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discovery-streaming-is-just-an-snl-pitch-meeting/942978 "2021-05-27T12:17:26Z")
Being an old lady, I watch a lot of Discovery network channels and over the last year or so they’ve been shilling their streaming service, Discover +, with an almost malevolent vengeance. I thought once it launched the c… --- ## [When was the first story to have a main character who turns out to be a ghost but didn’t know it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-first-story-to-have-a-main-character-who-turns-out-to-be-a-ghost-but-didn-t-know-it/942920)
**Author:** [@Something](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Something)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-first-story-to-have-a-main-character-who-turns-out-to-be-a-ghost-but-didn-t-know-it/942920 "2021-05-27T11:20:30Z")
Recently I started a thread on a Pepsi commercial about a boy and his girlfriend will turn out to be dead at the end of the commercial and didn’t know it. This commercial came out in about 2003 which is four years after … --- ## [Movies Like “Destry Rides Again”?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-like-destry-rides-again/942962)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2021, 1:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-like-destry-rides-again/942962 "2021-05-27T01:55:53Z")
Enjoyed this odd Western after seeing good reviews and seeking it out. But I’m still not sure if it is meant to be a satire of Westerns or just a good film with some comic relief. Can anyone recommend similar movies or… --- ## [Vincent Gallo in Goodfellas?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vincent-gallo-in-goodfellas/536542)
**Author:** [@zeno](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zeno)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vincent-gallo-in-goodfellas/536542 "2021-05-26T23:10:55Z")
I see he is credited with a small part as ‘Henry’s 70s’ crew in the movie, but I have seen this thing a million times and I simply cannot see him. Is he one of the guys sitting at the table behind him in the second Copac… --- ## [A book suggestion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-book-suggestion/940990)
**Author:** [@stosh1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stosh1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-book-suggestion/940990 "2021-05-26T20:31:30Z")
A while ago, I asked about author’s who were similar to John Sanford. Someone ( I don’t remember who) suggested a book called “Spindown” by Andy Crawford. I got the book and it’s very good. Thank you-whoever you are. --- ## [Who did these 1960s artworks?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-did-these-1960s-artworks/929548)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-did-these-1960s-artworks/929548 "2021-05-26T17:49:47Z")
I am a big fan of psychedelic artwork with a special love for concert posters & flyers, especially for the lettering. So I was watching a brief video\* about this when something caught my eye. … --- ## [Am I the only one who despises "The Three Body Problem"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-despises-the-three-body-problem/941027)
**Author:** [@GeneralTang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GeneralTang)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 10:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-despises-the-three-body-problem/941027 "2021-05-26T10:22:52Z")
I read the first book in the trilogy “The Three Body Problem”, I don’t remember what the name of the trilogy is. Everyone else I know who has read it is either neutral or loves it, which I do not understand as it is a te… --- ## [Remember 12 albums for a penny? What were your first 12 albums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-12-albums-for-a-penny-what-were-your-first-12-albums/942296)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-12-albums-for-a-penny-what-were-your-first-12-albums/942296 "2021-05-26T01:45:44Z")
A post related to the band ‘Kansas’ got me waxing all nostalgic, remembering how, as soon as I got a part-time job and had a little money saved, I bought a sweet turntable / cassette player-recorder combo, and did the ol… --- ## [Is "CNR" a rip-off of "Washington"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cnr-a-rip-off-of-washington/942895)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-cnr-a-rip-off-of-washington/942895 "2021-05-25T19:01:00Z")
I was watching random YouTube videos instead of doing things I need to do. And I watched the video for “CNR” by Weird Al Yankovic. I’ve watched it before but this time it occurred to me that this song and video reminds m… --- ## [What's the cheapest mainstay of your diet?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-cheapest-mainstay-of-your-diet/942699)
**Author:** [@Roger\_That](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roger_That)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-cheapest-mainstay-of-your-diet/942699 "2021-05-25T18:22:37Z")
I pride myself on eating economically yet somewhat healthfully. It occurred to me that one of the dishes I prepare regularly is very cost-efficient: pea soup, which I prepare by cooking two packages of dried split peas, … --- ## [Billboard's Top 100 songs of the past 60 years...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billboards-top-100-songs-of-the-past-60-years/827938)
**Author:** [@JohnT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnT)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billboards-top-100-songs-of-the-past-60-years/827938 "2021-05-25T14:13:07Z")
The Billboard Hot 100 had its 60th anniversary a few months ago, so BB decided to compile a list of the top 600 songs of that span (1958-2018): Here is a video compilation (21 min) of the top-100, in case you need ref… --- ## [Do you have any weird food combinations that actually taste good to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-any-weird-food-combinations-that-actually-taste-good-to-you/847879)
**Author:** [@sta3535](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sta3535)\ **Replies:** 121\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2021, 9:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-have-any-weird-food-combinations-that-actually-taste-good-to-you/847879 "2021-05-25T09:42:52Z")
I usually add potato chips or Doritos to PBJ’s, ham & cheese, sloppy joes, and hamburgers. IMO, it adds some extra flavor to the sandwich, along with an added crunch as well. The most common food, drink, and condiment c… --- ## [Coca Cola commercial where boy can't find his wallet to buy movie ticket and it turns out (spoiler) he and his gf are dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-commercial-where-boy-cant-find-his-wallet-to-buy-movie-ticket-and-it-turns-out-spoiler-he-and-his-gf-are-dead/942725)
**Author:** [@Something](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Something)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 11:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coca-cola-commercial-where-boy-cant-find-his-wallet-to-buy-movie-ticket-and-it-turns-out-spoiler-he-and-his-gf-are-dead/942725 "2021-05-24T23:44:31Z")
This commercial was from somewhere between 2003 and 2007. It was a Coca Cola commercial where this white boy and his black girlfriend (or girl he’s dating) are standing in line to buy movie tickets. The boy can’t find hi… --- ## [What makes a chicken sandwich “next level”?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-chicken-sandwich-next-level/942668)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-chicken-sandwich-next-level/942668 "2021-05-24T22:50:49Z")
Chick Fil A is not really a thing in most of Canada so the “chicken sandwich wars” which amused the small minds of American bloggers in 2017 and 2019 were not a thing here. Wendy’s puts out a sandwich with tasty chicken… --- ## [Pop Culture Stuff Everyone Seems to Misunderstand](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-culture-stuff-everyone-seems-to-misunderstand/940564)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 587\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-culture-stuff-everyone-seems-to-misunderstand/940564 "2021-05-24T06:28:14Z")
Here are two examples of what I mean: Everyone seems to think the finale of Roseanne (the original) said that the finale wacky season was a novel the main character wrote. That isn’t what it said: the entire series wa… --- ## [Please identify this piece of classical music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-identify-this-piece-of-classical-music/942765)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-identify-this-piece-of-classical-music/942765 "2021-05-24T01:42:30Z")
Cued to start at 29:01, just before they show the French gardens: --- ## [Who do they poll for Family Feud?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-they-poll-for-family-feud/548084)
**Author:** [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2021, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-do-they-poll-for-family-feud/548084 "2021-05-24T01:47:44Z")
my friend wants to know --- ## [Butchers Selling Family Packs, Variety Packs, Bundles, etc.: Is This A Thing Where You Live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butchers-selling-family-packs-variety-packs-bundles-etc-is-this-a-thing-where-you-live/942711)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/butchers-selling-family-packs-variety-packs-bundles-etc-is-this-a-thing-where-you-live/942711 "2021-05-23T23:57:07Z")
Here in Missouri, I recently bought a family pack from a local, independent butcher (viz, not an employee of a chain grocer). For $82 I got 10 pounds of ground beef, five5 pounds of ground pork sausage, five pounds of po… --- ## [Should I finish the final 15 minutes of Longmire? (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-finish-the-final-15-minutes-of-longmire-spoilers/917195)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/should-i-finish-the-final-15-minutes-of-longmire-spoilers/917195 "2021-05-23T16:16:47Z")
I watched the first season of Longmire when it came out. It was pretty good. Kind of had a simmered-down Elmore Leonard feeling vibe: an #HONORABLEMAN whose #COREPRINCIPLES of #HEROICALTRUISM and #INDIVIDUALDIGNITY faced… --- ## [Eurovision 2021 discussion thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eurovision-2021-discussion-thread/942391)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 3:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eurovision-2021-discussion-thread/942391 "2021-05-23T15:15:06Z")
Let’s see if there’s much interest in Eurovision on the SDMB, being mostly USA members. I got hooked on Eurovision since most of my European trips have been in May. Watching the semifinals now, will be back with commen… --- ## [Incongruous lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incongruous-lyrics/818800)
**Author:** [@Shakester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shakester)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2018, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incongruous-lyrics/818800 "2018-07-30T20:19:10Z")
I was listening to Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners recently, and got to wondering about the lyrics. For the most part, the song is straightforward love song, the narrator declaring his feelings for Eileen. But … --- ## [Army of the Dead questions (SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/army-of-the-dead-questions-spoilers/942724)
**Author:** [@stuccosuperstar2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stuccosuperstar2020)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/army-of-the-dead-questions-spoilers/942724 "2021-05-23T05:54:44Z")
Right before they broke into the safe, they counted $200k in cold cash. Was this stolen from the casino? When the blonde Coyote took them into Las Vegas, why didn’t they close the container doors behind them to prev… --- ## [Old TV shows featuring strong independent women](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-tv-shows-featuring-strong-independent-women/941442)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-tv-shows-featuring-strong-independent-women/941442 "2021-05-23T03:20:05Z")
My wife and I were trying to think of older TV shows that centered on strong independent women. For purposes of this thread, I will define “old” as at least 30 years old. Maude. Rhoda. The Golden Girls. Police Woman… --- ## [Reading Ludlum’s Bourne books out of order (please no spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-ludlum-s-bourne-books-out-of-order-please-no-spoilers/942696)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reading-ludlum-s-bourne-books-out-of-order-please-no-spoilers/942696 "2021-05-23T02:51:24Z")
Amazon had The Bourne Supremacy on sale today for $2.99 Kindle so I immediately bought it. It’s number 3 in the series, can I plunge right in or should I definitely read them in order? I can always wait for the first tw… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=329) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=331)