# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=425 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 426 --- ## ["I never saw the movie, but I read the Mad parody"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-saw-the-movie-but-i-read-the-mad-parody/832909)
**Author:** [@Hatchie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hatchie)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-never-saw-the-movie-but-i-read-the-mad-parody/832909 "2020-04-13T23:10:51Z")
A couple of weeks ago I saw Charade (the 1964 stylish thriller with Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant) for the first time, and it reminded me of the many films I’d only experienced by reading the Mad magazine takeoffs, 'caus… --- ## [Does This Song Exist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-song-exist/845561)
**Author:** [@kaiwik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaiwik)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-song-exist/845561 "2020-04-13T21:54:46Z")
I have been recording a few old black and white tv-shows in order to enjoy them with my daughter, specifically Hazel, The Joey Bishop Show, and The Burns and Allen Show. It’s fun to laugh at the old shows and to marvel a… --- ## ["Weird Al" Yankovic-New Article in New York Times Magazine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-al-yankovic-new-article-in-new-york-times-magazine/851427)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/weird-al-yankovic-new-article-in-new-york-times-magazine/851427 "2020-04-13T20:53:30Z")
I’ve been a fan of “Weird Al” since I first heard him on The Mighty Met(KMET) back in the mid ‘70s on Dr. Demento, and a new article in New York Times Magazine reminded me why. His dedication and talent shows in his mus… --- ## [Need a good sitcom I haven't seen I can binge watch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-good-sitcom-i-havent-seen-i-can-binge-watch/851508)
**Author:** [@Ashtura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ashtura)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-a-good-sitcom-i-havent-seen-i-can-binge-watch/851508 "2020-04-13T19:41:22Z")
I just binged Friends, so that gives you an idea of what I consider a “good” sitcom. Just for reference, not judgement. I’ve already seen TBBT so that’s out. I grew up with 3 stations so I’ve seen all the oldies on re… --- ## [Do You Know This Song? "I don't give a damn where I am in the charts"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-this-song-i-dont-give-a-damn-where-i-am-in-the-charts/851647)
**Author:** [@ianzin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ianzin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-know-this-song-i-dont-give-a-damn-where-i-am-in-the-charts/851647 "2020-04-13T19:23:00Z")
This is a longshot as I have so little to go on, but no harm in trying. I’m trying to locate a song I heard once, on the radio, a long time ago. I heard it in the 1970s. Female solo performer with a guitar, like Joni … --- ## [Free samples of cold cuts from the grocery store deli](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-samples-of-cold-cuts-from-the-grocery-store-deli/851677)
**Author:** [@Garak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Garak)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/free-samples-of-cold-cuts-from-the-grocery-store-deli/851677 "2020-04-13T19:11:42Z")
Usually if you ask to taste the meat they will hand you a free slice to try. When I went to Publix the other day I asked the deli artist if I could try the slice and she said no, because of new sanitation rules from the… --- ## [First scripted shows to address The Situation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-scripted-shows-to-address-the-situation/849590)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-scripted-shows-to-address-the-situation/849590 "2020-04-13T17:43:02Z")
Watching last night’s Bob’s Burgers, which takes place on Saint Patric’s day in a now quaint alternate universe, I wondered which scripted shows (meaning not talk shows live comedy shows like SNL, or reality/game shows) … --- ## [Directors Whose Interviews You Like More Than Their Movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/directors-whose-interviews-you-like-more-than-their-movies/851533)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 10:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/directors-whose-interviews-you-like-more-than-their-movies/851533 "2020-04-13T10:23:55Z")
\-Sam Peckinpah -Orson Welles Very interesting men… I love reading or watching any of their interviews. I might like a movie or two, but that’s about it. --- ## [I have a metric ton of cooked elbow pasta](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-metric-ton-of-cooked-elbow-pasta/851612)
**Author:** [@smithsb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smithsb)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-metric-ton-of-cooked-elbow-pasta/851612 "2020-04-13T07:17:29Z")
What do you have for a breakfast meal using up the cooked elbows? I thinking with eggs, peppers, onions, cheese, bacon. I’m just going to sub the pasta for potatoes/rice. Any specific recipes? --- ## [The lonely astronaut vs the irritating noise](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lonely-astronaut-vs-the-irritating-noise/851223)
**Author:** [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-lonely-astronaut-vs-the-irritating-noise/851223 "2020-04-13T06:15:05Z")
I’m trying to identify a story. My googlefu is failing me. I’m pretty sure it involved one character telling the other character this story as a parable or metaphor, but I don’t remember the framing story, or whether it… --- ## [Need Omelet Help Fast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-omelet-help-fast/851637)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/need-omelet-help-fast/851637 "2020-04-13T03:38:43Z")
Due to an unfortunate incident with a carton of eggs this morning, I must immediately make a seven egg omelet. Here is what I have done so far: I have thoroughly mixed seven eggs, half and half, minced garlic, finely c… --- ## [Federkleid by Faun](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federkleid-by-faun/851594)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2020, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/federkleid-by-faun/851594 "2020-04-13T00:31:17Z")
OK, this is strange. I was listening to random celtic/whatever you call that faux medieval pagan stuff, and Federkleid by Faun popped up. It has a fairly distinctive passage that to me sounds like the Russian folk pieceM… --- ## [What happens to the promotional Twitter accounts to long gone movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-the-promotional-twitter-accounts-to-long-gone-movies/851650)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-happens-to-the-promotional-twitter-accounts-to-long-gone-movies/851650 "2020-04-12T22:41:07Z")
For the past decade now every single new release movie seems to have had a linked promotional twitter account, so what happens to those Twitter accounts years after the movies are long and gone from the public mind? What… --- ## [Cheers reruns... seeing lines hidden in a scene?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheers-reruns-seeing-lines-hidden-in-a-scene/851597)
**Author:** [@cmosdes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmosdes)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cheers-reruns-seeing-lines-hidden-in-a-scene/851597 "2020-04-12T17:34:54Z")
I read a sort of synopsis of cheers and sort of the evolution of the show through the years. In the article they talked about how towards the end of the show after shooting they would go behind the bar and find lines tap… --- ## [Public Service Announcement: "Cats" (Movie)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-service-announcement-cats-movie/851633)
**Author:** [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-service-announcement-cats-movie/851633 "2020-04-12T16:14:40Z")
For those of you who saw the stage production of “Cats” or even the 1998 David Mallet film of the stage production and liked the light entertainment, the music, the dancing and (above all) the charm of those productions:… --- ## [Hour BACK - get it? Dice Clay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hour-back-get-it-dice-clay/645415)
**Author:** [@TGWATY](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TGWATY)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hour-back-get-it-dice-clay/645415 "2020-04-11T21:34:48Z")
Can someone explain this to me? It makes no sense to me. --- ## [ID another movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-another-movie/851631)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-another-movie/851631 "2020-04-12T15:13:17Z")
Probably 1960s-era. A young woman is a ghost singer for a part in a movie, and cracks up from frustration and lack of recognition. The movie ends with her walking away from the beach house she’s been staying at, which bl… --- ## [Vocalists - why does so much sheet music have the piano stepping on our part?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vocalists-why-does-so-much-sheet-music-have-the-piano-stepping-on-our-part/851595)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vocalists-why-does-so-much-sheet-music-have-the-piano-stepping-on-our-part/851595 "2020-04-12T13:40:54Z")
I struggle finding good arrangements of music. The Hank Williams song, I Saw the Light is an example. Check this out. The piano is playing the vocalist’s part. Note for Note. What’s up with that? https://www.musicnot… --- ## [There's free theater up on YouTube. This weekend, NEW take on JC Superstar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-free-theater-up-on-youtube-this-weekend-new-take-on-jc-superstar/851542)
**Author:** [@digs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/digs)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 9:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/theres-free-theater-up-on-youtube-this-weekend-new-take-on-jc-superstar/851542 "2020-04-12T09:13:24Z")
Here’s an articleon a fresh version. A friend is watching it now. Says there’s street art, great music and Tim Minchin is a whole new Judas. Up for 48 hours, so til Easter Sunday. --- ## [Bosch spin-off series announced - Detective Coltrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bosch-spin-off-series-announced-detective-coltrane/851593)
**Author:** [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bosch-spin-off-series-announced-detective-coltrane/851593 "2020-04-12T03:19:28Z")
I’m guessing this was meant to be an April Fool’s joke from Amazon Prime Video but they hesitated to release it until now. The introduction my Michael Connelly had me going there for a moment… Bosch Spinoff Announcement… --- ## [Marillion: new version of an old song, recorded virtually](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marillion-new-version-of-an-old-song-recorded-virtually/851598)
**Author:** [@GESancMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GESancMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marillion-new-version-of-an-old-song-recorded-virtually/851598 "2020-04-12T02:46:12Z")
Thirty-one years ago, Marillion released their 5th album Seasons End, which includes the song “Easter.” Yesterday, they released a new recording of this song, where the band got together online to make the recording. I … --- ## [How Safe Is Alcarelle?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-safe-is-alcarelle/845936)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-safe-is-alcarelle/845936 "2020-04-11T22:04:42Z")
In case you didn’t know, someone has claimed to invent an alcohol substitute with none of the deleterious side effects. In the advanced age we live in, I guess it was inevitable. Here is the website, if you want to read … --- ## [SF & fantasy & etc. limericks thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-fantasy-etc-limericks-thread/733200)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 1:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sf-fantasy-etc-limericks-thread/733200 "2020-04-11T13:45:05Z")
Your best chance for your seed to implant is The hot quent of my aunt from Atlantis When she gets in the groove You can feel the Earth move – Chanters rant, but we know the risk scant is! --- ## [In Love With a Priest (git yer mind outta the gutter!)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-love-with-a-priest-git-yer-mind-outta-the-gutter/851557)
**Author:** [@MikeF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MikeF)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-love-with-a-priest-git-yer-mind-outta-the-gutter/851557 "2020-04-11T13:28:49Z")
Inspired by the Red Solo Cup thread. Kinda, sorta in the same vein. https://www.youtube.com/results?search\_query=I'm+in+love+with+a+priest --- ## [Try to get me into wine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/try-to-get-me-into-wine/851102)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 10:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/try-to-get-me-into-wine/851102 "2020-04-11T10:04:42Z")
I’ve never been a wine fan (unless you count vermouth as a wine). But I’m willing to experiment if you can help me. Some background: I don’t like reds at all, but can tolerate wine. My favorite drinks are Canadian wh… --- ## [Looking to make Vinarterta for the first time in 20 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-to-make-vinarterta-for-the-first-time-in-20-years/851548)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2020, 7:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-to-make-vinarterta-for-the-first-time-in-20-years/851548 "2020-04-11T07:11:06Z")
I’ve been on a bit of a nostalgic binge lately, and wanted to relive a dessert my Icelandic great-grandmother would make. Unfortunately my great-grandmother and grandmother are no longer here to talk me through it. My … --- ## [How Will 'Modern Family' End \[Poll\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-modern-family-end-poll/807070)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-will-modern-family-end-poll/807070 "2020-04-10T23:19:19Z")
Not this season, but the next, will be the final season of Modern Family. How will it end? \[Poll to follow\] I, for one, am surprised they haven’t gotten Haley pregnant already. Therefore, I went with “Alex/Haley gets m… --- ## [When was the last time you had a good martini?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-you-had-a-good-martini/850554)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-was-the-last-time-you-had-a-good-martini/850554 "2020-04-10T23:00:17Z")
I’ve lately been craving a martini, not something I make myself, but a really good one at 5 pm in a happy hour bar. I’ve been drinking mainly beer and Jack Daniels over the past few months. I’m sure my craving is due t… --- ## [How do you enable the free streaming from HBO-Go and Hulu? (not referring to free trials)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-enable-the-free-streaming-from-hbo-go-and-hulu-not-referring-to-free-trials/851491)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-you-enable-the-free-streaming-from-hbo-go-and-hulu-not-referring-to-free-trials/851491 "2020-04-10T17:24:38Z")
I am seeing various announcements that HBO and Hulu are offering free streaming for April due to this virus thing we are going through. It seems, though, they are playing hide-and-seek with links to enable the streaming… --- ## [COVID-19-inspired songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-19-inspired-songs/850559)
**Author:** [@Scribble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scribble)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2020, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/covid-19-inspired-songs/850559 "2020-04-10T17:03:34Z")
Since we had a thread about songs urging us to wash our hands, I thought, why not a thread about coronavirus-related songs I general? Here are two I’ve heard and enjoyed: If you know of any … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=424) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=426)