# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=351 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 352 --- ## [Apocalypse 45 movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apocalypse-45-movie/933138)
**Author:** [@19USMC69](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/19USMC69)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apocalypse-45-movie/933138 "2021-02-17T19:05:16Z")
Apocalypse 45 is a film about WW2. From what I read it’s been seen limited times in limited theaters. It’s not available on Netflix or Amazon Prime. Does anyone know anything about this film, specifically when it might … --- ## [Every Terry Pratchett Adaptation Ranked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/every-terry-pratchett-adaptation-ranked/933051)
**Author:** [@Reno\_Nevada\_Jr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reno_Nevada_Jr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/every-terry-pratchett-adaptation-ranked/933051 "2021-02-17T15:47:53Z")
Screen Rant published a ranking of the (mostly?) television adaptations of the works of Terry Pratchett: Every Terry Pratchett Adaptation Ranked (Including The Watch) The list is: 11: The Watch 10: Johnny and the Dead … --- ## [Was there a seriously intense-water-cooler-these are-my theories-show before](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-there-a-seriously-intense-water-cooler-these-are-my-theories-show-before/932874)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-there-a-seriously-intense-water-cooler-these-are-my-theories-show-before/932874 "2021-02-17T06:25:20Z")
Lost and the Battlestar Galactica reboot? There was the ‘Oh shit how will they get out of this’ of TNGs Best of Both Worlds…but thats just one ep. I don’t think The Prisoner had a strong enough following or enough estab… --- ## [Samurai Jack question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samurai-jack-question/933000)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/samurai-jack-question/933000 "2021-02-17T04:57:22Z")
Why couldn’t Jack’s father destroy Aku, only temporarily imprison him? --- ## [Best Frank Sinatra album?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-frank-sinatra-album/932920)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2021, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-frank-sinatra-album/932920 "2021-02-17T02:12:10Z")
Let’s assume I only have space to download one of Frank’s albums. Which would you recommend, and why? \[Side bar\] Discourse sez: "Your topic is similar to… Would a ‘binational’ or ‘one-state solution’ be best for Isra… --- ## [Truth Seekers; New Amazon TV series starring Nick Frost & Malcolm McDowell 10/30/2020 \[No Spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truth-seekers-new-amazon-tv-series-starring-nick-frost-malcolm-mcdowell-10-30-2020-no-spoilers/924209)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/truth-seekers-new-amazon-tv-series-starring-nick-frost-malcolm-mcdowell-10-30-2020-no-spoilers/924209 "2021-02-16T22:46:32Z")
New Comedy Horror coming to amazon Prime tomorrow. I’ve been looking forward to this since I saw it on Prime as coming soon. The show was created by Frost & Simon Pegg. Simon will apparently have a small role in it. It… --- ## [Space Sweepers on Netfix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-sweepers-on-netfix/932479)
**Author:** [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/space-sweepers-on-netfix/932479 "2021-02-16T22:43:37Z")
Watched it last night and if you want a great space opera romp with a big dose of comedy and a touch of live action anime, this is it Slightly silly and touching, I really enjoyed it! What say you , Dopers? --- ## [2021 Golden Globe Nominations Announced](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-golden-globe-nominations-announced/932137)
**Author:** [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2021-golden-globe-nominations-announced/932137 "2021-02-16T21:54:47Z")
I can’t say that I’ve heard of even 90% of the movies listed. I don’t usually do a great job of seeing a lot of nominees, but I’m generally aware of their existence. Covid has really eaten into that this year, even tho… --- ## [Forms for clay models of Star Wars characters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forms-for-clay-models-of-star-wars-characters/932893)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forms-for-clay-models-of-star-wars-characters/932893 "2021-02-16T21:07:10Z")
The Cub is interested in making Star Wars clay models and then painting them. I’ve got a source for modelling clay (not play-doh - real clay) but I’ve not seen any forms for Star Wars characters. Do such things exist? … --- ## [Out of Context Anime Quotes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-context-anime-quotes/933055)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/out-of-context-anime-quotes/933055 "2021-02-16T21:00:45Z")
At Christmas we usually visit some old friends of ours. They’re big fans of anime, and while we converse they shut off the TV or internet, but their screen saver is a wonderfully bizarre collection of artwork they’ve gat… --- ## [Early 70s German rock (Frumpy and CAN)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-70s-german-rock-frumpy-and-can/933028)
**Author:** [@alovem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alovem)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/early-70s-german-rock-frumpy-and-can/933028 "2021-02-16T17:26:55Z")
Here are three early-1970s tracks from two German rock bands that came up on YouTube last night. I think they’ll be a nice surprise for anyone here who likes that kind of music and an even nicer surprise for anyone who m… --- ## [The Lady and the Dale on HBO](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lady-and-the-dale-on-hbo/932383)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2021, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lady-and-the-dale-on-hbo/932383 "2021-02-16T01:03:46Z")
It’s a documentary in 4 parts about a con artist trying to sell a 3 wheel car with 70 mpg in 1974. First 2 episodes are out now and the last 2 are out tonight Feb 7th. Very good show. the main person died in 20… --- ## [Larry Flynt passes away](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larry-flynt-passes-away/932647)
**Author:** [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larry-flynt-passes-away/932647 "2021-02-15T16:02:50Z")
Larry Flynt, the longtime publisher of Hustler Magazine, who wound up becoming a First Amendment advocate, died this morning in Los Angeles, at age 78. In 1978, while Flynt was the defendant in an obscenity trial in Geo… --- ## [Willy's Wonderland may be the greatest movie of all time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/willys-wonderland-may-be-the-greatest-movie-of-all-time/930773)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/willys-wonderland-may-be-the-greatest-movie-of-all-time/930773 "2021-02-15T04:31:40Z")
OPEN SPOILERS AFTER THE FILM OPENS ON 12 FEBRUARY 2021! I just stumbled across this trailer: Of course, this movie could suck. It could be really, really bad. It could be so bad it’s good. Or… it could … --- ## [Long live John Prine!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-live-john-prine/932915)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-live-john-prine/932915 "2021-02-15T01:31:54Z")
This is special. He plays songs of course but I’ve seen them all performed so I skipped to the interview portions, at least half of the hour is John talking about his life and his music. For example, starting about 9:15 … --- ## ["And the Horse may learn to sing."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-horse-may-learn-to-sing/932812)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/and-the-horse-may-learn-to-sing/932812 "2021-02-14T22:50:52Z")
I want to use the fable of the “horse may learn to sing” from The Mote in God’s Eye, but I can’t find my copy. Would anyone have the patience to scan or type it in for me, or point to an online source? --- ## [Monty Python girl with big knockers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monty-python-girl-with-big-knockers/510006)
**Author:** [@handsomeharry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/handsomeharry)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/monty-python-girl-with-big-knockers/510006 "2021-02-14T14:14:04Z")
I recall some girl on the Monty Python show with a very large set of knockers. i can’t remember a lot about her, and I only saw her once on the show, some sort of Dr. skit, or something. Anybody know who she is/was? Th… --- ## [Daddy Wouldn't Buy Me a Bow-Wow--book reference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daddy-wouldnt-buy-me-a-bow-wow-book-reference/932875)
**Author:** [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2021, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daddy-wouldnt-buy-me-a-bow-wow-book-reference/932875 "2021-02-14T06:40:17Z")
I’m reasonably sure I read a novel in the last few years where someone was thinking the chorus of “Daddy Wouldn’t Buy Me a Bow-Wow.” I don’t know the tune for this song, and this chorus runs through my head with annoying… --- ## [What’s up with the Timberlake apology?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-up-with-the-timberlake-apology/932842)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-up-with-the-timberlake-apology/932842 "2021-02-13T18:35:11Z")
So on the news this morning they mentioned a long apology Justin Timberlake posted to Instagram, specifically toward Britney Spears and Janet Jackson. I don’t really know or care much about the Britney apology. apparent… --- ## [R.I.P. Brayden Smith, Jeopardy! Champ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-brayden-smith-jeopardy-champ/932797)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-brayden-smith-jeopardy-champ/932797 "2021-02-13T18:27:33Z")
Recent 5-time Jeopardy! champ Brayden Smith has passed unexpectedly, of causes yet to be released. Brayden was only 24. --- ## ["Willy's Wonderland", or, Where is Quentin Tarantino when you need him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/willys-wonderland-or-where-is-quentin-tarantino-when-you-need-him/932821)
**Author:** [@Face\_Intentionally\_Left\_Blank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Face_Intentionally_Left_Blank)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 6:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/willys-wonderland-or-where-is-quentin-tarantino-when-you-need-him/932821 "2021-02-13T18:07:23Z")
The pandemic has taken a toll on our entertainment, and I’ve lowered my standards in the interest of finding something, ANYTHING, to pass the time. Tonight’s COVID cinematic clunker was, “Willy’s Wonderland”, the latest… --- ## [New "Fall" TV Shows 2021 COVID Delay Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-fall-tv-shows-2021-covid-delay-edition/932762)
**Author:** [@gdave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gdave)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-fall-tv-shows-2021-covid-delay-edition/932762 "2021-02-13T02:20:33Z")
After the COVID hiatus, new TV shows are starting to crop up. Resident Alien on SyFy has its own thread. I’m enjoying it, but I’m not sure how long they can spin out the premise. Beyond Alan Tudyk is a hoot as an alien … --- ## [Aldi: tell me what to try there](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aldi-tell-me-what-to-try-there/924261)
**Author:** [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2021, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aldi-tell-me-what-to-try-there/924261 "2021-02-13T00:30:41Z")
So I like to wander Trader Joe’s once in a while, but as they don’t do delivery or curbside pickup, and I am asthmatic and avoiding people and buildings other than my own home these days like the plague (pun intended), I… --- ## [Who Named The Album Titles We Love?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-named-the-album-titles-we-love/930327)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-named-the-album-titles-we-love/930327 "2021-02-12T21:12:39Z")
I’ve read SO many stories, interviews or otherwise, but I have no idea who named the albums. Initial guess it probably the main lyricist, but I don’t know for sure. I’m sure it’s probably mutually agreed upon by the band… --- ## [I loved Tom King's run on Batman--let's discuss! (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-loved-tom-kings-run-on-batman-lets-discuss-open-spoilers/932378)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-loved-tom-kings-run-on-batman-lets-discuss-open-spoilers/932378 "2021-02-12T21:10:54Z")
(Open spoilers for Batman (Vol. 3, 2016-present) issues 1-85 (and intervening Annuals) and Batman/Catwoman (2020-present) issues 1-2.) I’m talking about comic book writer Tom King, who was the writer for Batman (Vol. 3,… --- ## [Diet soda vs. zero sugar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-soda-vs-zero-sugar/932447)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/diet-soda-vs-zero-sugar/932447 "2021-02-12T20:32:47Z")
I’m seeing several new “zero sugar” sodas these days, in addition to the “diet” varieties. What’s the difference, and why have both? --- ## [Billy Brown of "Alaskan Bush People" dies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billy-brown-of-alaskan-bush-people-dies/932775)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billy-brown-of-alaskan-bush-people-dies/932775 "2021-02-12T20:11:36Z")
I didn’t see this yet, and it’s probably just a blip on most people’s radar. Billy Brown, patriarch of the Brown family featured on the Discovery reality series Alaskan Bush People died this past Sunday, Feb. 7. The ser… --- ## [New Fall TV Shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-fall-tv-shows/841534)
**Author:** [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-fall-tv-shows/841534 "2021-02-12T14:04:22Z")
What new TV shows has everyone tried out? Which ones are keepers? My keepers: The Unicorn Stumptown Bluff City Law Prodigal Son Evil Not sure yet: Perfect Harmony All Rise Emergence Tried and deemed a fail: B… --- ## [NCIS Q: Palmer's wife?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncis-q-palmers-wife/932613)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2021, 7:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ncis-q-palmers-wife/932613 "2021-02-12T07:21:29Z")
I thought I was fairly up to date on my NCIS episodes. In the most recent one, Jimmy Palmer mourns his late wife. Um, I don’t remember the episode where she died, and neither do WIKI nor the IMDB. Can somebody get me up … --- ## [The Tom Brady Diet: slightly sensible, mostly nonsense?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tom-brady-diet-slightly-sensible-mostly-nonsense/932530)
**Author:** [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-tom-brady-diet-slightly-sensible-mostly-nonsense/932530 "2021-02-11T20:23:29Z")
So I had the Today Show on this morning and they had a feature on Tom Brady and his “TB12” fitness and diet plan for staying at his high level of competitiveness while being chronologically ancient for a QB. I had heard… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=350) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=352)