# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=396 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 397 --- ## [I’m reading all the Clarke Odyssey series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-m-reading-all-the-clarke-odyssey-series/916055)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 8:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-m-reading-all-the-clarke-odyssey-series/916055 "2020-08-03T20:24:36Z")
So, tonight I’m starting the book version of 2001. I’ve read it before, but it’s been years. I’ve seen the film a few times recently. I read 2010 back in high school and think I’ve seen the movie but don’t remember a thi… --- ## [What the heck was that mini movie fad in the late 70's of:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-was-that-mini-movie-fad-in-the-late-70s-of/917020)
**Author:** [@Pavelb1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pavelb1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-heck-was-that-mini-movie-fad-in-the-late-70s-of/917020 "2020-08-03T15:49:48Z")
Casting a male slightly shorter then the leading lady, in a comedy and slapping on a saccharine (yet touchingly catchy) movie theme??? See: Tootsie The Goodbye Girl Arthur Have I missed any? Had Tom Cruise been 10 y… --- ## [Songs that are forever linked to a specific movie/TV scene in your mind](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-are-forever-linked-to-a-specific-movie-tv-scene-in-your-mind/916341)
**Author:** [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2020, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-are-forever-linked-to-a-specific-movie-tv-scene-in-your-mind/916341 "2020-08-03T06:28:25Z")
I almost mentioned this in the “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” thread, but I realized this could be its own thread. I can never hear “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” without thinking of the scene in Three Bil… --- ## [Man from U.N.C.L.E. swish-pan decoded at last](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-from-u-n-c-l-e-swish-pan-decoded-at-last/668896)
**Author:** [@Vashbul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vashbul)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/man-from-u-n-c-l-e-swish-pan-decoded-at-last/668896 "2020-08-02T22:49:57Z")
Well, today I was watching an old “Man from U.N.C.L.E.” episode. This spy series ran from 1964 to 1967 and one of the things it accomplished was to popularize the “swish pan”, also called the zip pan. Whenever the actio… --- ## [Adult show/movie references in kids' shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-show-movie-references-in-kids-shows/917098)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adult-show-movie-references-in-kids-shows/917098 "2020-08-02T21:54:52Z")
One thing I find interesting is when shows for kids make references or parodies of decidedly non-kid-friendly shows or movies. Arthur, the PBS cartoon, has parodied South Park and The Sopranos, both very, VERY much not … --- ## [Anyone hear last weekend's "Live from Here" on NPR?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-hear-last-weekends-live-from-here-on-npr/916751)
**Author:** [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 9:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-hear-last-weekends-live-from-here-on-npr/916751 "2020-08-02T21:07:15Z")
I normally record the show (among others), but something went haywire and I got 2 hours of dead air instead. Judging by the website, which hasn’t been updated since June 14’s episode, it was another rerun, but I’m hoping… --- ## [The Grand Poseur (1986)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-grand-poseur-1986/917086)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-grand-poseur-1986/917086 "2020-08-02T16:44:06Z")
Back when I was young and cool, I was dating this amazing girl. I was introduced to her circle of friends, including one who acted in Flashdance and was a backup singer for Pink Floyd. This one was in a short film call… --- ## [What should I watch on HBO? I have a 7 day free trial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-watch-on-hbo-i-have-a-7-day-free-trial/916430)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-should-i-watch-on-hbo-i-have-a-7-day-free-trial/916430 "2020-08-02T14:02:52Z")
Continuing the discussion from Oh man, I miss Robin Williams: I linked to the Robin Williams thread because I signed up for the HBO 7 day free trial to watch the documenary about Robin suggested. I have watched some of… --- ## [Alan Parker has died aged 76](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-parker-has-died-aged-76/917001)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-parker-has-died-aged-76/917001 "2020-08-02T12:39:58Z")
Just saw it in the news. I only got aware how versatile a director he was when I read the list of impressive and diverse films he made. I best know and love “The Commitments” , “Mississippi Burning” and “Angel Heart”, … --- ## [Peacock's launch will be worse than HBO Max's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peacocks-launch-will-be-worse-than-hbo-maxs/915019)
**Author:** [@CastletonSnob1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CastletonSnob1)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peacocks-launch-will-be-worse-than-hbo-maxs/915019 "2020-08-02T03:58:04Z")
Let’s review: No Roku or Amazon at launch No user profiles No 4K or HDR No mobile downloads Launching with reboots of Saved By the Bell and Punky Brewster No Friends or Seinfeld No Summer Olympics, which the service … --- ## [Always on My Mind (and other songs recorded by multiple artists in a short period)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/always-on-my-mind-and-other-songs-recorded-by-multiple-artists-in-a-short-period/916954)
**Author:** [@Jackknifed\_Juggernaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackknifed_Juggernaut)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/always-on-my-mind-and-other-songs-recorded-by-multiple-artists-in-a-short-period/916954 "2020-08-02T01:21:55Z")
I love the Willie Nelson version, but knew that Elvis has also sung it. I decided to research it a bit to find out why the Elvis version wasn’t as popular. I then saw that numerous artists recorded the song all within … --- ## [Nanowar of Steel: Epic power metal parody band](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nanowar-of-steel-epic-power-metal-parody-band/917010)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nanowar-of-steel-epic-power-metal-parody-band/917010 "2020-08-01T23:05:33Z")
As a fan of both power metal and comedy, I was quite happy to discover this Italian band, Nanowar of Steel. They started out as just “Nanowar”, as a parody of ridiculous power metal band “Manowar”. Then a fellow Italian … --- ## [How is Corona Virus Affecting Your Favorite Restaurants?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-corona-virus-affecting-your-favorite-restaurants/916982)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-corona-virus-affecting-your-favorite-restaurants/916982 "2020-08-01T18:23:22Z")
I find the changes wrought by corona virus varies widely between restaurants. My favorite breakfast place has hardly batted an eye. They have blue tape crosses on off limits tables and booths, and require customers to … --- ## [How can I keep a pizza warm for a one hour drive](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-keep-a-pizza-warm-for-a-one-hour-drive/916786)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-keep-a-pizza-warm-for-a-one-hour-drive/916786 "2020-08-01T15:01:10Z")
someone I’m visiting likes pizza they can’t get locally. I want to pick some up and bring it to them next time I visit. problem is the pizza is cold after an hour. I’ve tried putting it in one of those $2 thermal groce… --- ## [Learning a language if you have a 'universal translator' that can't be turned off](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learning-a-language-if-you-have-a-universal-translator-that-cant-be-turned-off/916930)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/learning-a-language-if-you-have-a-universal-translator-that-cant-be-turned-off/916930 "2020-08-01T14:55:55Z")
In Farscape, the characters have ‘translator microbes’ that allow them to communicate. I’m guessing that translation is automatic and can’t be turned off. If this is the case and the character automatically hears the s… --- ## [Why are mushrooms so polarizing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-mushrooms-so-polarizing/658166)
**Author:** [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Replies:** 156\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-mushrooms-so-polarizing/658166 "2020-08-01T10:52:21Z")
I can hardly conceive of disliking mushrooms, but I know lots of people do. Like with cilantro, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of middle ground. Do you know anyone who disliked mushrooms at first and acquired a taste for… --- ## [What is Your Favorite Banjo Tune](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-banjo-tune/916567)
**Author:** [@Fiddle\_Peghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiddle_Peghead)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-banjo-tune/916567 "2020-08-01T01:58:28Z")
Banjo tune defined: a song with a banjo on it, for oh, at least half the song, or more. I always find it hard to chose an absolute favorite, of anything, but right now this is mine: “Green Mountain Hop”, by the inimitabl… --- ## [Calling to place an order, server immediately puts you on hold then phone disconnects: Do you call back?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-to-place-an-order-server-immediately-puts-you-on-hold-then-phone-disconnects-do-you-call-back/916787)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2020, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calling-to-place-an-order-server-immediately-puts-you-on-hold-then-phone-disconnects-do-you-call-back/916787 "2020-08-01T01:54:32Z")
I’ve had this happen multiple times in the past year, I don’t know if somehow COVID is responsible but I’ll call to place an order at a local mom n pop place, somebody picks up but then immediately says “Please hold” the… --- ## [The Boys S1](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boys-s1/835656)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 236\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-boys-s1/835656 "2020-07-31T23:38:12Z")
I am enthusiastically waiting for 26 July so I can watch E1 of The Boys on Amazon. 2 minute trailer here. DC;DW: Seems to be a darkly humorous show about a secret superhero group that acts when other superheros abuse t… --- ## [Khadaji’s Whatcha Reading Thread - July 2020 edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-july-2020-edition/913825)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadaji-s-whatcha-reading-thread-july-2020-edition/913825 "2020-07-31T21:03:37Z")
Well… Here we are learning a new board, though it feels, to me, at least, like we went back in time to the early 2000s. But we will soldier onward, sprinkling commas and book commentary all over the landscape. Currentl… --- ## [Re TV show "Hardcore Pawn" - Is this show real or mainly scripted?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-tv-show-hardcore-pawn-is-this-show-real-or-mainly-scripted/607470)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/re-tv-show-hardcore-pawn-is-this-show-real-or-mainly-scripted/607470 "2020-07-31T19:14:28Z")
Re Hardcore Pawn. Some of the on the floor action seems real, but some of the confrontations seem so over the top you’re thinking it’s got to to be scripted with actors. I weant online to read various comments and while… --- ## [What does eating unhealthy foods “in moderation” mean to you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-eating-unhealthy-foods-in-moderation-mean-to-you/916084)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-eating-unhealthy-foods-in-moderation-mean-to-you/916084 "2020-07-31T15:53:28Z")
So at my last checkup last year, my cholesterol was much increased (though still within reason) from my previous visit. I was advised that this was probably due to eating habits, especially during lunch. So I changed sai… --- ## [R.I.P. Bent Fabric](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-bent-fabric/916833)
**Author:** [@Jeff\_Lichtman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jeff_Lichtman)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-bent-fabric/916833 "2020-07-31T15:40:57Z")
Bent Fabric, composer and performer of Alley Cat, has died at the age of 95: https://apnews.com/794eb8e2f690e1034f949f84879bb418 He had a long career, and wrote other popular songs as well as scores for many movies and… --- ## [How do Ultra Boy's powers work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-ultra-boys-powers-work/703687)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-ultra-boys-powers-work/703687 "2020-07-31T01:04:41Z")
I know he has all of Superman’s powers, just one at a time. Question is, what’s the point of being superstrong if you’re gonna break your hand punching a steel wall, for example? Does he keep a little back? Or am I overt… --- ## [Is Brandy's man (Looking Glass, Guardians of the Galaxy) dead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-brandys-man-looking-glass-guardians-of-the-galaxy-dead/915739)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-brandys-man-looking-glass-guardians-of-the-galaxy-dead/915739 "2020-07-31T00:41:57Z")
I have known and loved the simplicity of the song for a long damn while. I also have no fucking idea how one can create a poll in this new environment. But I heard a new interpretation of Brandy from the come-latelys t… --- ## [For those who think Tolkein's verse was something to skip over](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-who-think-tolkeins-verse-was-something-to-skip-over/916692)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/for-those-who-think-tolkeins-verse-was-something-to-skip-over/916692 "2020-07-30T17:11:32Z")
I’m probably a n idiot I had never heard this before, “The Song of Durin” fully orchestrated and sung. --- ## [Identify the soundbite: end of "We Will Rock You" remix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-the-soundbite-end-of-we-will-rock-you-remix/916767)
**Author:** [@Zyada](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zyada)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2020, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-the-soundbite-end-of-we-will-rock-you-remix/916767 "2020-07-30T04:45:25Z")
At the end of a remix of We Will Rock You, there are two sound-bites. “What does it all mean” and “This stuff is really fresh” The second one is the one I’m interested in - it sounds like something I should know, but … --- ## [Movie Anomalies By Directors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-anomalies-by-directors/916216)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-anomalies-by-directors/916216 "2020-07-29T23:19:54Z")
Richard Brooks “Looking For Mr. Goodbar” - it was so dark and dirty (and didn’t like it) If I hadn’t seen the credits, I would have never though it was him, the man who did “Elmer Gantry”, “The Professionals”, “The Happ… --- ## [Best Zucker Abrams Zucker collaboration?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zucker-abrams-zucker-collaboration/916510)
**Author:** [@lobotomyboy63](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lobotomyboy63)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-zucker-abrams-zucker-collaboration/916510 "2020-07-29T16:34:33Z")
poll They directed the other four…which is best? --- ## [I just leveled up my smoking and grilling game dramatically](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-leveled-up-my-smoking-and-grilling-game-dramatically/916539)
**Author:** [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-leveled-up-my-smoking-and-grilling-game-dramatically/916539 "2020-07-29T02:38:51Z")
I’m building an outdoor grill station. (I got a beautiful 2’x4’ piece of granite to use as the countertop for $50, but that’s not germane to the topic!) Part of the plan was to replace my 22" Weber. I grill and smoke … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=395) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=397)