# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=456 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 457 --- ## [The Masked Singer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-masked-singer/840852)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-masked-singer/840852 "2019-12-23T10:25:35Z")
So…anyone else want to admit they’re watching this completely stupid show? :smiley: I saw most of the season premiere last night, but missed the first performance by the Butterfly. The characters are The Butterfly, Th… --- ## [Is it illegal to own the Blind Faith CD?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-illegal-to-own-the-blind-faith-cd/158206)
**Author:** [@Satisfying\_Andy\_Licious](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satisfying_Andy_Licious)\ **Replies:** 70\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 9:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-illegal-to-own-the-blind-faith-cd/158206 "2019-12-23T09:28:59Z")
Hello. This is my first post here, and I have a question. I was walking along the other day with my portable CD player and I pulled my old “Blind Faith” CD out of my backpack. (Blind Faith was a one-album group made up … --- ## [Bad Santa appreciation thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-santa-appreciation-thread/565009)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 6:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-santa-appreciation-thread/565009 "2019-12-23T06:37:49Z")
What the hell. With Christmas only a few days away I thought we could discuss this movie. So list your favorite scenes, quotes, etc. from this holiday classic. I’ll start off by quoting one of my favorite scenes: --- ## [he reads to us from something called 'Ulysses'.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-reads-to-us-from-something-called-ulysses/700891)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 413\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-reads-to-us-from-something-called-ulysses/700891 "2019-12-23T00:15:52Z")
\*And the head coach wants no sissies, So he reads to us from something called ‘Ulysses’. \* Thanks to Alan Sherman. But ‘Ulysses’? By James Joyce? Or Homer? And, why would that make boys less- “sissy-like”? --- ## [The final season of Silicon Valley](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-final-season-of-silicon-valley/844787)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-final-season-of-silicon-valley/844787 "2019-12-22T23:46:40Z")
Didn’t anybody watch this? The last Silicon Valley thread I found was two seasons ago. The last season wasn’t perfect; they never quite got back the brilliance of the first couple of seasons, in my opinion. As Pied Pi… --- ## [I potentially stole produce tonight(for more that in was worth).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-potentially-stole-produce-tonight-for-more-that-in-was-worth/845175)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-potentially-stole-produce-tonight-for-more-that-in-was-worth/845175 "2019-12-22T22:30:06Z")
I went to the local Kroger, looking for something that I wanted to have in my back pocket, in case I went back to the braise. https://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=887057 which was a couple bulbs of fen… --- ## [Band of NON-Assholes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-of-non-assholes/844657)
**Author:** [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-of-non-assholes/844657 "2019-12-22T19:56:50Z")
As a counterpart/antidote to the Band of Assholes thread: If you were looking to assemble a band of—what’s the opposite of assholes? good guys (or gals)? mensches? fundamentally decent human beings? Anyway, who’d be in t… --- ## [What's your go-to simple comfort food recipe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-go-to-simple-comfort-food-recipe/845120)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-your-go-to-simple-comfort-food-recipe/845120 "2019-12-22T19:40:51Z")
Feel free to define simple and comfort as you wish. I prepare a box of Uncle Ben’s Wild Rice according to the instructions. Slice up and fry some Eckrich sausage. When the rice is done, I add a can of Ranch Style beans … --- ## [Heatwave (Band)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heatwave-band/845245)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heatwave-band/845245 "2019-12-22T18:26:52Z")
I was familiar with Boogie Nights and Always and Forever But had no idea they were by the same band NOR had I even heard the name “Heatwave” before. These guys are \*\*\*\*ing amazing. A nice discovery at my advanced age…… --- ## [Band of Assholes -- who's in yours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-of-assholes-whos-in-yours/844476)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 84\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/band-of-assholes-whos-in-yours/844476 "2019-12-22T06:25:38Z")
The thread about putting your favorite musicians together in a band got me to thinking about a discussion during a night of drinking back in college, where we attempted to put together a band with the biggest asshole we … --- ## [Live reboot of All in the Family/Jeffersons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-reboot-of-all-in-the-family-jeffersons/833007)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-reboot-of-all-in-the-family-jeffersons/833007 "2019-12-22T02:42:52Z")
Jimmy Kimmel and Norman Lear are producing a live 90-minute reboot of All in the Family and The Jeffersonss, which will air on ABC, May 22. Gonna star Woody Harrelson as Archie, Marisa Tomei as Edith, Ellie Kemper as Gl… --- ## [Silence (2016) - The Greatest Movie Ever Made About Faith in God](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silence-2016-the-greatest-movie-ever-made-about-faith-in-god/845214)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/silence-2016-the-greatest-movie-ever-made-about-faith-in-god/845214 "2019-12-22T02:07:04Z")
Gist: Stop what you are doing and see Silence immediately. It is the greatest movie ever made about faith in adversity and is essential viewing no matter your religious/spiritual views. Wow, I can not believe I had not … --- ## [Danny Aiello, Actor in ‘Do the Right Thing,’ Dies at 86](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danny-aiello-actor-in-do-the-right-thing-dies-at-86/844815)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/danny-aiello-actor-in-do-the-right-thing-dies-at-86/844815 "2019-12-22T01:26:21Z")
Danny Aiello, Actor in ‘Do the Right Thing,’ Dies at 86 I loved him in Moonstruck. RIP, Danny. --- ## [Rousing speechess of heroism (sorry, Aquaman).](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rousing-speechess-of-heroism-sorry-aquaman/845096)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 12:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rousing-speechess-of-heroism-sorry-aquaman/845096 "2019-12-22T00:45:10Z")
In which we discuss characters from film & TV who are especially good at giving rousing speeches to encourage their dispirited troops. To me, the all-time champ at this is Théoden from RETURN OF THE KING. His address to… --- ## [A Children's Book of Demons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-childrens-book-of-demons/845051)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-childrens-book-of-demons/845051 "2019-12-22T00:12:32Z")
You really gotta read the Amazon reviews for this one. --- ## [Brian Setzer Christmas Extravaganza!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brian-setzer-christmas-extravaganza/845171)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/brian-setzer-christmas-extravaganza/845171 "2019-12-21T21:44:49Z")
Back in the day I used to buy a lot of concert DVDs. I rarely listen to them anymore but tonight, to celebrate a lengthy holiday from work I popped in This Christmas Album from 2005. Put this Scroogey, Grinchy, sourpuss … --- ## [Which rock musicians' work is as exciting today as it was when they first began?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-rock-musicians-work-is-as-exciting-today-as-it-was-when-they-first-began/844900)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 8:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-rock-musicians-work-is-as-exciting-today-as-it-was-when-they-first-began/844900 "2019-12-21T20:30:48Z")
In my opinion, the quality of most rock music seems to fade after many years. Most, but not all. But in your opinion, which rock musicians’ work remains as exciting today as it did when they first began? For me, that w… --- ## [Trump as evil clown stalking Clinton](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-as-evil-clown-stalking-clinton/845187)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-as-evil-clown-stalking-clinton/845187 "2019-12-21T19:28:21Z")
Does anyone remember the video of the Trump/Clinton debate where Trump is practising intimidation tactics on Clinton while Clinton is speaking, and someone put an Evil Clown head/face on Trump as he stalked? If so, can … --- ## [CBS flashing the Star Trek badge](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-flashing-the-star-trek-badge/844660)
**Author:** [@spifflog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/spifflog)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cbs-flashing-the-star-trek-badge/844660 "2019-12-21T18:24:33Z")
I’ve notice that CBS after showing commercials for its own programming frequently flashes the Star Trek badge (for lack of a better term) for perhaps a quarter of a second, then shows the CBS symbol (if I’m remembering t… --- ## [Horrible Christmas movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horrible-christmas-movies/605636)
**Author:** [@Saint\_Cad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saint_Cad)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horrible-christmas-movies/605636 "2019-12-21T15:20:38Z")
What are the worst Christmas movies you have seen? To make the list, it should be one that you will never watch again with honorable mentions for ones you may watch but (or because) they are just so bad St. Cad: I saw… --- ## [John Lennon - 9 Oct. 1940 -- 8 Dec. 1980](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-lennon-9-oct-1940-8-dec-1980/844572)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-lennon-9-oct-1940-8-dec-1980/844572 "2019-12-21T14:38:48Z")
Yeah, I know we’ve been through this. I still recall the moment on December 9th when I heard the news today, oh boy. Peace. --- ## [TV Show Characters from Arkansas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-characters-from-arkansas/844650)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-characters-from-arkansas/844650 "2019-12-21T05:29:24Z")
Does anyone know of any fictional characters on a television series that are from Arkansas? I could only think of two of the top of my head: Lt. Dangle from Reno 911 and Mr. Garrison from South Park. A quick Google se… --- ## [Japanese film about burying war dead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-film-about-burying-war-dead/845169)
**Author:** [@Ulfreida](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ulfreida)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/japanese-film-about-burying-war-dead/845169 "2019-12-21T05:19:39Z")
Not having any luck with google because my memories are too vague. A lone aged man spends his time burying or in some other way memorializing the Japanese dead of WWII. Lots of scenes of him walking along rocky beaches. … --- ## [The Aeronauts is a really good movie on Amazon Prime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aeronauts-is-a-really-good-movie-on-amazon-prime/845158)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-aeronauts-is-a-really-good-movie-on-amazon-prime/845158 "2019-12-21T00:47:00Z")
It’s got science, its got beautiful scenery, and a really good story. Just a heads up for anybody looking for something to watch. --- ## [I Wish I Never Had A Sibling!: The Children's Game](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wish-i-never-had-a-sibling-the-childrens-game/845122)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-wish-i-never-had-a-sibling-the-childrens-game/845122 "2019-12-20T22:41:51Z")
It is that time of the year-- me and my old, grown-ass husband are watching Elf of the Year by ourselves. At one point an elf exclaims “I wish I never had a brother!” and I am transported to the time when my own children… --- ## [Star Wars episode 9 premiered last night in London](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-9-premiered-last-night-in-london/844993)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-9-premiered-last-night-in-london/844993 "2019-12-20T21:55:17Z")
LA premier is Thursday the 19th . Anybody see it yet? Official reviews are not allowed until Friday. --- ## [Star Wars Episode IX anticipation thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-ix-anticipation-thread/795600)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 255\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-episode-ix-anticipation-thread/795600 "2019-12-20T19:47:10Z")
It may seem early, but big news hit for Episode IX today. Colin Trevorrow has left as director. Halelujah! I thought Jurassic World was terrible and was disappointed they picked Trevorrow to write and direct Episode I… --- ## [Got hot buttered rum recipe?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-hot-buttered-rum-recipe/845152)
**Author:** [@harmonicamoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/harmonicamoon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-hot-buttered-rum-recipe/845152 "2019-12-20T18:48:06Z")
I did a searchie and nada came up. Would love a recipe, if you care to share. Gracias. --- ## [Anyone else think Batman Returns was the best Batman movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-think-batman-returns-was-the-best-batman-movie/844989)
**Author:** [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-think-batman-returns-was-the-best-batman-movie/844989 "2019-12-20T18:18:32Z")
So in 1992 they made Batman Returns. Tim Burton again directing and Michael Keaton returning as The Bat. To replace Jack from the first movie they brought in Danny DeVito as the Penguin and Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman.… --- ## [Short Story I.D.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-story-i-d/845104)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/short-story-i-d/845104 "2019-12-20T16:10:52Z")
Ages ago I read it, about an old lady who gives piano lessons to men. She gets them to play mindlessly simplistic single-note runs, over and over and over. When the student comes back to inform her that the piano exercis… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=455) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=457)