# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=360 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 361 --- ## [Singers Who Cried On Studio Albums?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/singers-who-cried-on-studio-albums/929363)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2021, 5:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/singers-who-cried-on-studio-albums/929363 "2021-01-06T05:40:30Z")
Mine isn’t a very good example, since it was Neil’s song, “Ohio”, but David Crosby was crying at the end with his “Why?” and “How Many More?” --- ## [Is any service streaming Jack Of All Trades?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-any-service-streaming-jack-of-all-trades/929650)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-any-service-streaming-jack-of-all-trades/929650 "2021-01-05T17:53:50Z")
I’m talking about the Bruce Campbell television series from around 2000. Is it available from any streaming services, major or minor? --- ## [Which was the best Star Wars movie outside of the original trilogy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-was-the-best-star-wars-movie-outside-of-the-original-trilogy/845564)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 91\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-was-the-best-star-wars-movie-outside-of-the-original-trilogy/845564 "2021-01-05T16:47:21Z")
There are now 11 full-length live-action Star Wars theatrical release movies (in order of release): Star Wars (“A New Hope”) The Empire Strikes Back Return of the Jedi The Phantom Menace Attack of the Clones Reveng… --- ## [Welcome Back the Original Actor!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-back-the-original-actor/929637)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-back-the-original-actor/929637 "2021-01-05T14:51:55Z")
Sometimes the filmmakers or TV execs realize that the original actor was a major draw, even if he DID want too much money, or was pain to work with, or we insulted him/her. So they bring him or her back, usually with in… --- ## [Doctor Who: Revolution of the Daleks and Yule Log? Open spolilers past op](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-revolution-of-the-daleks-and-yule-log-open-spolilers-past-op/929583)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 10:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-revolution-of-the-daleks-and-yule-log-open-spolilers-past-op/929583 "2021-01-05T10:50:42Z")
Released New Years Day. “Yule Log” as part 2 on BBC America streaming app anyway. That was interesting … There were quite a few individual parts that I liked (Whittaker’s acting has a bit more depth; some mildly clever … --- ## [The McRib is back!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mcrib-is-back/927708)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 10:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mcrib-is-back/927708 "2021-01-05T10:28:21Z")
Finally a sign that this awful year is coming to an end! They skipped over my part of NJ the last time, so this was probably the longest period of my adult life without eating one…Just ate 2 of them for dinner. Will li… --- ## [Non-bovine/ovine/caprine dairy products?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-bovine-ovine-caprine-dairy-products/929634)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-bovine-ovine-caprine-dairy-products/929634 "2021-01-05T06:49:24Z")
Browsing in grocery stores, I’ve only ever seen ice cream made from cow’s milk, and I’ve only ever seen cheeses made from cow/goat/sheep milk. There are a lot of other mammals out there. Is anybody making/selling dairy… --- ## [Princess Bride: Was the true identity of the Man in Black supposed to be a surprise/twist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/princess-bride-was-the-true-identity-of-the-man-in-black-supposed-to-be-a-surprise-twist/929528)
**Author:** [@turtlescanfly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/turtlescanfly)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/princess-bride-was-the-true-identity-of-the-man-in-black-supposed-to-be-a-surprise-twist/929528 "2021-01-05T02:24:58Z")
So I’ve seen this movie more times than I can count (as I’m sure is the case for many of you). This question came to while rewatching it recently. When Buttercup pushes the Man in Black down the hill and realizes that i… --- ## [Gerry Marsden and The Pacemakers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gerry-marsden-and-the-pacemakers/436299)
**Author:** [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gerry-marsden-and-the-pacemakers/436299 "2021-01-04T21:57:42Z")
Sometimes I feel the need to post something obvious to some, so here’s this year’s asinine contribution: Gerry Mardsen (for his era) was a damn fine songwriter and musician. Yeah, The Pacemakers were “in there”, sure t… --- ## [The Muppets present The Great Gatsby!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-muppets-present-the-great-gatsby/929581)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-muppets-present-the-great-gatsby/929581 "2021-01-04T21:42:37Z")
Apparently works from 1925 enter the public domain this year, including F. Scott Fitzgerald;s The Great Gatsby. A lot of people – Of knows why – want to see a Muppet version --- ## [Keeping lasagna noodles from sliding around while under construction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keeping-lasagna-noodles-from-sliding-around-while-under-construction/929504)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Downtown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Downtown)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keeping-lasagna-noodles-from-sliding-around-while-under-construction/929504 "2021-01-04T19:16:41Z")
My lasagna has layers of pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, and meat sauce (repeated). I don’t have strong feelings about the order. I typically spray the bottom of the pan with shortening spray to ease cleanup, but even withou… --- ## [Ruin Mandalorian with a line](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ruin-mandalorian-with-a-line/927792)
**Author:** [@johnspartan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/johnspartan)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ruin-mandalorian-with-a-line/927792 "2021-01-04T18:22:42Z")
“Annie, meesa just had a muy muy strange-o dream, okeeday?” “Oh, uhhh… he’s got… Super-Force. It’s like Force but double extra Forceyness.” --- ## [Discovery+ streaming network launches in Jan 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discovery-streaming-network-launches-in-jan-2021/927694)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/discovery-streaming-network-launches-in-jan-2021/927694 "2021-01-04T17:35:49Z")
From here. Discovery networks include Discovery network, Travel Channel, HGTV, Food Network, Animal Planet, TLC, OWN, Investigation Discovery, BBC’s natural history collection, others. They’ll have a bunch of new origin… --- ## [Did they ever explain why Tattoo left Fantasy Island?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-they-ever-explain-why-tattoo-left-fantasy-island/929370)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-they-ever-explain-why-tattoo-left-fantasy-island/929370 "2021-01-04T16:53:58Z")
It’s well-known that Hervé Villechaize left the show from a salary dispute, but did they ever explain in the show why the character left? My googling failed to come up with anything, so I suspect they never explained it… --- ## [Would these Meat Scenarios Make You Upset?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-these-meat-scenarios-make-you-upset/929198)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-these-meat-scenarios-make-you-upset/929198 "2021-01-04T08:28:58Z")
Let’s say someone invites you to dinner, and says the main course will be something special, a new meat you’ve probably never had before. You’re thinking maybe ostrich or alligator or a take on the Impossible Burger, bu… --- ## [Chicken glazed with fruit (jam, marmalade, etc.) Recipes? Tips and suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-glazed-with-fruit-jam-marmalade-etc-recipes-tips-and-suggestions/929604)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 2:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicken-glazed-with-fruit-jam-marmalade-etc-recipes-tips-and-suggestions/929604 "2021-01-04T02:36:53Z")
I have a vague memory of having a go-to recipe for chicken breasts, years ago, that used apricot jam or something similar. Mix up a tasty mess, glop it over the raw meat, 350 F until caramelized was the ideal. Mustard w… --- ## [A song part that either brings down or ruins a song you'd otherwise like](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-song-part-that-either-brings-down-or-ruins-a-song-youd-otherwise-like/927722)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2021, 2:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-song-part-that-either-brings-down-or-ruins-a-song-youd-otherwise-like/927722 "2021-01-04T02:33:43Z")
Listened again today to the Beach Boys’ “You’re So Good to Me” and confirmed my disappointment with its “lalalala” chorus. The verses are great, but near the end of each verse Jardine(?) warns of the impending doom with … --- ## [Movies with the most future Oscar winners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-the-most-future-oscar-winners/929532)
**Author:** [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-the-most-future-oscar-winners/929532 "2021-01-03T18:16:41Z")
Watching Fast Times at Ridgemont High I was reminded that future Oscar winners Nic Cage, Sean Penn, and Forest Whitaker were among the cast. Not to mention frequently overlooked Jennifer Jason Leigh. Any other movies w… --- ## [Movies and TV Shows Not On Streaming](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-and-tv-shows-not-on-streaming/929441)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-and-tv-shows-not-on-streaming/929441 "2021-01-03T17:59:26Z")
What movies or TV shows that you would like to see do you find are not on streaming (not counting the pay per episode options where you can get most TV shows)? Ran into this a couple of times recently and it reminds me … --- ## [God Save the Child; Robert B. Parker’s SPENSER Online Book Club](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-save-the-child-robert-b-parker-s-spenser-online-book-club/927319)
**Author:** [@Temporary\_Name](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Temporary_Name)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/god-save-the-child-robert-b-parker-s-spenser-online-book-club/927319 "2021-01-03T17:22:21Z")
I picked up my copy (large print edition) at the local library yesterday. I am looking forward to hearing everyone’s comments on this book in about three weeks on the 27th. I have read this one within the last year so … --- ## [Song that may represent 2020](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-that-may-represent-2020/929176)
**Author:** [@PB\_J](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PB_J)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-that-may-represent-2020/929176 "2021-01-03T15:46:24Z")
A local NYC news station asked people to think about songs that could represent 2020. I thought that may be a fun topic here. Here’s my first thought: Celine Dion - ALL BY MYSELF+LYRICS - YouTube --- ## [Opinions on the Back to the Future trilogy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-the-back-to-the-future-trilogy/924574)
**Author:** [@CorpusNeptune](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CorpusNeptune)\ **Replies:** 114\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/opinions-on-the-back-to-the-future-trilogy/924574 "2021-01-03T14:50:07Z")
My favourite is 1, and though I love 2 and 3, they definitely don’t live up to the original. Not sure how popular or unpopular that opinion is, haha. Would love to hear your thoughts, too! -Baleaf --- ## [So anybody got any sweet new clever(novelty) songs from 2020, so I can impress my friends(let's pretend I still have some)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-anybody-got-any-sweet-new-clever-novelty-songs-from-2020-so-i-can-impress-my-friends-lets-pretend-i-still-have-some/929555)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-anybody-got-any-sweet-new-clever-novelty-songs-from-2020-so-i-can-impress-my-friends-lets-pretend-i-still-have-some/929555 "2021-01-03T06:55:05Z")
From early Covid, the Malinda chick who does songs through Google Translator and back https://www.youtube.com/results?search\_query=google+translate+fails+country+roads And from the “I’ve no more Fucks To Give” guy, I'v… --- ## [If you like classic 60s-70s muscle cars, this is worth a watch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-like-classic-60s-70s-muscle-cars-this-is-worth-a-watch/929551)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 6:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-like-classic-60s-70s-muscle-cars-this-is-worth-a-watch/929551 "2021-01-03T06:03:42Z")
1970 Dodge Challenger 426 Hemi. The Black Ghost. --- ## [Anyone remember this episode of (I think) "Roger Ramjet"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-this-episode-of-i-think-roger-ramjet/929131)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-this-episode-of-i-think-roger-ramjet/929131 "2021-01-03T01:26:08Z")
It’s the 1960s. An American couple is seen waking up to breakfast. When the husband tastes the coffee his wife has prepared, he recoils, claiming it tastes like glue. She belts him (with a rolling pin?) and the scene end… --- ## [Your 'must-do' dinners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-must-do-dinners/929475)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2021, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-must-do-dinners/929475 "2021-01-03T00:07:50Z")
There are certain dinners that I must cook during the year. Here they are. Thanksgiving: Roasted turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, giblet gravy, and green bean casserole; Christmas: Escargots in mushroom caps w… --- ## [Dried chickpeas soaked, cooked, still hard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dried-chickpeas-soaked-cooked-still-hard/929525)
**Author:** [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dried-chickpeas-soaked-cooked-still-hard/929525 "2021-01-02T19:56:36Z")
I’ve been making Chana Masala lately, trying different tweaks of various recipes. It seems everyone agrees that using canned chickpeas is the way to go, and I’ve been happy with the results. I decided to give dried chi… --- ## [What 2020 movies did you see this year and what did you think of them?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-2020-movies-did-you-see-this-year-and-what-did-you-think-of-them/929213)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-2020-movies-did-you-see-this-year-and-what-did-you-think-of-them/929213 "2021-01-02T15:04:53Z")
I managed to see 24 2020 movies despite seeing zero in the theater this year. I found it to be a very poor year for movies, though there are many I have not seen. I think I’m being pretty generous on some of these, to … --- ## [Another network bites the dust](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-network-bites-the-dust/929507)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-network-bites-the-dust/929507 "2021-01-02T08:13:27Z")
So, after watching “Doctor Who” on BBC America, I turn to El Rey Network to catch a bit of “Correctamundo”. "El Rey Network has ceased operations. Damn it. --- ## [Larry Sanders show question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larry-sanders-show-question/929416)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2021, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/larry-sanders-show-question/929416 "2021-01-02T04:00:20Z")
I’ve seen a few episodes over the years, but now I have a one-month subscription to HBO and am watching from the beginning. Is Larry’s monologue at the beginning of the show supposed to be funny, or be funny in a Ruper… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=359) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=361)