# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=386 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 387 --- ## [Coolest name in the Movie industry (Rip Torn)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coolest-name-in-the-movie-industry-rip-torn/918112)
**Author:** [@Loggins](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loggins)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coolest-name-in-the-movie-industry-rip-torn/918112 "2020-09-19T16:40:12Z")
There are a lot of weird names amongst actors/actresses and directors. What are some worth mentioning? I got 4 actors/actresses i think have bad ass names: Rip Torn Powers Boothe Brad Pitt Tallulah Bankhead So any … --- ## [Is there a time travel story with this plot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-time-travel-story-with-this-plot/920955)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 2:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-time-travel-story-with-this-plot/920955 "2020-09-19T14:51:42Z")
Last night I had trouble sleeping, and started thinking about the lengths people go to in order to look and feel younger. Somehow my thoughts meandered along a path until I arrived at time travel. What if the best way t… --- ## [On TV Tonight -- My #1 Favorite Movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-tv-tonight-my-1-favorite-movie/920953)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-tv-tonight-my-1-favorite-movie/920953 "2020-09-19T13:50:05Z")
“Harry and Tonto” Turner Classic Movies 10pm ET (check your local listings) --- ## [Help! I Misremembered The Name of That Science Fiction Story!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-i-misremembered-the-name-of-that-science-fiction-story/920973)
**Author:** [@tripthicket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tripthicket)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-i-misremembered-the-name-of-that-science-fiction-story/920973 "2020-09-19T11:20:17Z")
The name of the story that I’m thinking of is apparently not The Door Into Summer, as I’d been thinking for decades now. This was an entire novel, and it was written no later than the '70s, since I read it as a child/te… --- ## [What's the difference between the Chili Mac and Chili 3-Way at Steak N Shake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-the-chili-mac-and-chili-3-way-at-steak-n-shake/920985)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2020, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-difference-between-the-chili-mac-and-chili-3-way-at-steak-n-shake/920985 "2020-09-19T06:07:57Z")
I’ve always wondered this, and the internet at large also doesn’t seem to know the answer judging on a few google searches. I always assumed the Chili Mac was Chili on Macaroni while the Chili 3-Way is the “Skyline Chili… --- ## [I have 2 wks to make up for not having taught my son to cook. Help me!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-2-wks-to-make-up-for-not-having-taught-my-son-to-cook-help-me/919120)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-2-wks-to-make-up-for-not-having-taught-my-son-to-cook-help-me/919120 "2020-09-18T20:28:58Z")
CairoSon is 22 and headed off to start his Ph.D. program soon. For the first time in his life he won’t have ready access to meals prepared by someone else. He’s been living with his dad (health disaster - bratwurst, hot … --- ## [Tell me what's so great about induction hobs/burners](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-whats-so-great-about-induction-hobs-burners/920840)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-whats-so-great-about-induction-hobs-burners/920840 "2020-09-18T20:00:08Z")
I’m going to need to get my termonology right here, because I’m talking about cooker hobs, and get the feeling Americans call them something different (stovetops? Burners?) - you know, the thing you put your pots and pan… --- ## [Recognize this piece of music, or the composer's handwriting?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recognize-this-piece-of-music-or-the-composers-handwriting/920942)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recognize-this-piece-of-music-or-the-composers-handwriting/920942 "2020-09-18T19:17:32Z")
https://shops.mountvernon.org/collections/ties-1/products/music-tie I asked a musician friend of mine who thought it was probably from the early 18th C., but didn’t recognize the tune when he played what little he could… --- ## [Japanese Clothing Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-clothing-question/920777)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-clothing-question/920777 "2020-09-18T17:08:49Z")
So, we are bingewatching the zatoichi movies and I see the men wearing funny arm covers that are not sleeves, that come down over the hands and are held on by loops over the middle finger, what are they called and why we… --- ## [Yuengling is going National sometime in 2021](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yuengling-is-going-national-sometime-in-2021/920734)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yuengling-is-going-national-sometime-in-2021/920734 "2020-09-18T15:29:26Z")
That’s right, America’s oldest brewery is expanding beyond the East Coast. Currently in 22 States. These tasty but affordable brews are heading across county in a deal with Molsons/Coors. I’m waiting on details, but the… --- ## [Animaniacs, then and now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animaniacs-then-and-now/920479)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 5:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/animaniacs-then-and-now/920479 "2020-09-18T05:27:05Z")
Recently I found out from TvTropes that the very highly acclaimed 90’s cartoon Animaniacs will be getting a revival on Hulu on November 20. No real news yet other than most of the main cast is returning and it’s going to… --- ## [How cheap was your candy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-cheap-was-your-candy/920539)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-cheap-was-your-candy/920539 "2020-09-18T04:42:29Z")
What is the cheapest candy you could get when you were young? poll When I was a kid back in the early '60s 2-for-a-penny candy was still available. --- ## [Jeff Lynne's ELO "From Out of Nowhere"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeff-lynnes-elo-from-out-of-nowhere/920746)
**Author:** [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeff-lynnes-elo-from-out-of-nowhere/920746 "2020-09-18T04:23:54Z")
I did a search but couldn’t find a previous thread. Anyway, I know we have some rabid ELO fans on this board beside myself. JL’s ELO’s “From Out Of Nowhere” came out almost a year ago, but I finally got around to getting… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - August 2020 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-august-2020-edition/916941)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-august-2020-edition/916941 "2020-09-18T02:13:47Z")
Finally on the downside of 2020! Can’t say I’ll be sorry to see this year gone. So Whatcha all reading? Khadaji was one of the earlier members of SDMB, and he was well-known as a kindly person who always had somethin… --- ## [Oscars have new rules for best picture in 2024](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscars-have-new-rules-for-best-picture-in-2024/920127)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oscars-have-new-rules-for-best-picture-in-2024/920127 "2020-09-17T22:30:48Z")
I think this will be popular in hollywood but maybe not with all movie fans --- ## [The Walking Dead - tv show to end in 2022 \[Edited: Spoilers likely\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-tv-show-to-end-in-2022-edited-spoilers-likely/920185)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-tv-show-to-end-in-2022-edited-spoilers-likely/920185 "2020-09-17T22:09:28Z")
Even zombies can’t live forever, I guess. This was at one point the best show out there, right up with my top tier TV shows. It is now a long haul to sit through most weeks. Occasional good moments, but a drag mostly. A… --- ## [Why is Star Wars so popular?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-star-wars-so-popular/920034)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-is-star-wars-so-popular/920034 "2020-09-17T22:06:25Z")
I genuinely don’t get why Star Wars is so popular. Out of 9 movies, 2, maybe 3 of them are good. --- ## ["I Got Rhythm" -- The first "rhythm changes" tune?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-rhythm-the-first-rhythm-changes-tune/920869)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-got-rhythm-the-first-rhythm-changes-tune/920869 "2020-09-17T19:52:45Z")
The tune “I Got Rhythm” by George Gershwin is brilliant in its simplicity yet has very interesting chord changes in the bridge. It’s so interesting that hundreds of jazz tunes have been written using the same chord chang… --- ## [What’s so great about New Haven Pizza?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-so-great-about-new-haven-pizza/920830)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-s-so-great-about-new-haven-pizza/920830 "2020-09-17T16:44:44Z")
Not all of Twitter is endless arguing over politics, there’s also pizza wars every week or so. Ok, the NY v Chicago style debate has been done to death, but man this New Haven style has fervent defenders that are ready … --- ## [Wandering Randomly After Channel Ends Broadcasting Day](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wandering-randomly-after-channel-ends-broadcasting-day/920595)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2020, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wandering-randomly-after-channel-ends-broadcasting-day/920595 "2020-09-17T03:28:11Z")
Before the popularity of infomercials, a lot of TV channels used to end their broadcasting day between midnight and 2am. They played a recorded message, and often showed the flag and played the national anthem. I don’t… --- ## [Fable about post-hoc rationalization](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fable-about-post-hoc-rationalization/920724)
**Author:** [@Esprise\_Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Esprise_Me)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fable-about-post-hoc-rationalization/920724 "2020-09-16T21:54:27Z")
Not sure where this belongs; please feel free to move. I have the faintest memory of a fable or parable or joke about a man who made up his mind about what had happened, and when each of the pieces of evidence he cited a… --- ## [Is comedy central working for you guys?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-comedy-central-working-for-you-guys/920768)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-comedy-central-working-for-you-guys/920768 "2020-09-16T16:01:10Z")
I normally go to CC to get my Daily Show fix. But I haven’t been able to access the site for over week now. The address bar says “site not secure” l even went into site settings to allow not secure content but still no … --- ## [Rank the early seasons of post-TOS Trek](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-the-early-seasons-of-post-tos-trek/920538)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rank-the-early-seasons-of-post-tos-trek/920538 "2020-09-16T12:14:27Z")
Lets leave out DISCO, PIC and the Trek animated series (though the first season of TOS animated is better then the second season) TNG. Poor as they may be…they are still very bright and at times the wackiness works fo… --- ## [The Opposite Sex: Rene's Story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opposite-sex-renes-story/243779)
**Author:** [@leander](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/leander)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-opposite-sex-renes-story/243779 "2020-09-16T02:03:39Z")
Rene’s Story is a documentary on Showtime which aired the other day. “The first of two documentaries charting the progress of transgendered individuals undergoing sex-change surgery. Hosted by Emmy winner Dr. Bruce Hens… --- ## [Found 2 cans of Bumble Bee canned crab in my pantry - what to do with it beside dip or crab cakes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/found-2-cans-of-bumble-bee-canned-crab-in-my-pantry-what-to-do-with-it-beside-dip-or-crab-cakes/851404)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/found-2-cans-of-bumble-bee-canned-crab-in-my-pantry-what-to-do-with-it-beside-dip-or-crab-cakes/851404 "2020-09-15T23:24:21Z")
I have no idea why I bought this. But I’m trying not to waste food. Any ideas? --- ## [What are the lessons of James Bond movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-lessons-of-james-bond-movies/920276)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 10:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-lessons-of-james-bond-movies/920276 "2020-09-15T22:40:31Z")
One of these movies was on TV a few days ago. Of course, they are outdated, similar, interesting, ridiculous. But they have vital lessons to impart. What are they? If you are a super villain, locate your lair in Eu… --- ## [Kate & Anna McGarrigle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-anna-mcgarrigle/920730)
**Author:** [@KarlGauss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KarlGauss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kate-anna-mcgarrigle/920730 "2020-09-15T22:27:36Z")
I just discovered Matapedia. I can’t get enough of it. Anybody else around here know it/them? (now I’m going back to Harlan) --- ## [The Mandalorian series on Disney+ (spoilers as it airs)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mandalorian-series-on-disney-spoilers-as-it-airs/842670)
**Author:** [@TroutMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroutMan)\ **Replies:** 307\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-mandalorian-series-on-disney-spoilers-as-it-airs/842670 "2020-09-15T21:35:45Z")
Disney dropped a new trailer for The Mandalorian, featuring even more narration from the greatest narrator ever, Werner Herzog. I appreciated the continued misuse of “parsec”. If the writing is on the same level as the … --- ## [Coconut Delight OREO Fudge Creams . . .](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coconut-delight-oreo-fudge-creams/686177)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coconut-delight-oreo-fudge-creams/686177 "2020-09-15T20:57:13Z")
Seriously not as good as they sounded. A profound disappointment. :frowning: --- ## [The Most Wild Rock Stars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-wild-rock-stars/920587)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-wild-rock-stars/920587 "2020-09-15T20:34:42Z")
Jim Morrison and Keith Moon are a few that come to mind… I’ve read many times how Jim would do daring things at school, climbing on top of buildings, railways, anything to get attention… Keith Moon is rumored to have eit… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=385) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=387)