# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=459 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 460 --- ## [Do you like beets?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-beets/844554)
**Author:** [@Alpha\_Twit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alpha_Twit)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-like-beets/844554 "2019-12-12T00:20:51Z")
As a thank-you, my neighbor gifted me with a wildly generous pile of the last of her garden’s produce. I came home from work and found half a dozen HUGE butternut squash, twenty or so heads of garlic (which might last me… --- ## [Disney tried gaming the system WRT awards; didn't work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-tried-gaming-the-system-wrt-awards-didnt-work/844718)
**Author:** [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disney-tried-gaming-the-system-wrt-awards-didnt-work/844718 "2019-12-12T00:07:55Z")
Disney reportedly submitted The Lion King as live action in an attempt to avoid competing with Toy Story 4 and Frozen II for awards. The Golden Globes aren’t falling for it. --- ## [Marie Fredriksson Roxette Singer Dies at 61](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marie-fredriksson-roxette-singer-dies-at-61/844666)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marie-fredriksson-roxette-singer-dies-at-61/844666 "2019-12-11T21:33:04Z")
wow they were one the most popular groups on MTV from 88-92 or so … They broke up professionally and romantically … but had started doing shows a while back… --- ## [Honey Baked Ham](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honey-baked-ham/844416)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/honey-baked-ham/844416 "2019-12-11T20:27:05Z")
Can you buy Honey Baked Ham slices by the pound at the Honey Baked Ham store? --- ## [PSA: Take pity on your peanut and tree nut allergic friends/family this holiday season](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psa-take-pity-on-your-peanut-and-tree-nut-allergic-friends-family-this-holiday-season/844715)
**Author:** [@MoonMoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoonMoon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/psa-take-pity-on-your-peanut-and-tree-nut-allergic-friends-family-this-holiday-season/844715 "2019-12-11T17:45:35Z")
Food allergies are misunderstood in general, and the concept of cross-contamination is one that seems to be really hard for people (whose actual lives aren’t at stake) to understand. Tis the season of baked goods and ca… --- ## [A Christmas Food Poll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-christmas-food-poll/844282)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-christmas-food-poll/844282 "2019-12-11T15:58:56Z")
I want your opinions about three holiday standards: Eggnog, fruitcake and hard candy. --- ## [Snoopy's great!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopys-great/844270)
**Author:** [@2Bits](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/2Bits)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/snoopys-great/844270 "2019-12-11T15:31:40Z")
…certainly one of the most wonderful comic strip characters ever created. But I would have enjoyed Peanuts every bit as much without him. Maybe more. --- ## [ELI5: Maurizio Cattelan‘s banana](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eli5-maurizio-cattelan-s-banana/844702)
**Author:** [@The\_Librarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Librarian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eli5-maurizio-cattelan-s-banana/844702 "2019-12-11T15:30:51Z")
I don’t want to discuss the merit of the piece. Please go ahead and tape whatever fruit you fancy to your wall and call it Art. I want to discuss the financials: Why does anyone buy an very temporary installation for su… --- ## [Definitive versions of Christmas Songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definitive-versions-of-christmas-songs/739088)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/definitive-versions-of-christmas-songs/739088 "2019-12-11T13:16:25Z")
It’s that time of year again, where random awful radio stations convert to all Christmas music until you end up humming “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” while attempting to strangle the cat. So, to pass the time from… --- ## [I'm looking for a song from the early 70s... And No It's Not Kansas!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-a-song-from-the-early-70s-and-no-its-not-kansas/844659)
**Author:** [@Mundane\_Super\_Hero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mundane_Super_Hero)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 10:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-a-song-from-the-early-70s-and-no-its-not-kansas/844659 "2019-12-11T10:54:56Z")
The song had a Motown riff… and I can I can only remember part of the chorus, not who performed it. It’s not Kansas, it’s not dash berlin. It was very early 70s. Anyone? . “It’s a Travesty… yeah… such a… Tragedy… … --- ## [Two Restaurant Pet Peeves of Mine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-restaurant-pet-peeves-of-mine/844479)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/two-restaurant-pet-peeves-of-mine/844479 "2019-12-11T05:52:11Z")
My wife and I go to a nice restaurant once in a while and after we have perused the menu the waitperson often walks over to the table to tell us about the specials, assuming there are any. I don’t normally select one, … --- ## [Parks and Rec: Ron Johnson speech?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parks-and-rec-ron-johnson-speech/844664)
**Author:** [@Ravenman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ravenman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parks-and-rec-ron-johnson-speech/844664 "2019-12-11T04:45:19Z")
I believe there’s an episode of Parks and Recreation where Ron Johnson gives an absolutely horrible speech, and he explains later that speeches should only relate facts and not emotion – or something to that effect – muc… --- ## [Who else loves Christmas horror movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-loves-christmas-horror-movies/824895)
**Author:** [@Stuntman\_Mike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stuntman_Mike)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-loves-christmas-horror-movies/824895 "2019-12-11T00:15:26Z")
It’s just about that time of year when my favorite movie genre meets the most wonderful time of the year. :eek: Christmas Evil All Through the House Saint Black Christmas Good Tidings To All a Good Night Silent N… --- ## [Happy 103rd, Kirk Douglas!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-103rd-kirk-douglas/844616)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-103rd-kirk-douglas/844616 "2019-12-10T23:41:41Z")
“Lifetime Achievement” honoree Kirk Douglas turns 103 today. One of the last of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Very best wishes! --- ## [Netflix's DVDs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflixs-dvds/844610)
**Author:** [@Foggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Foggy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 10:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflixs-dvds/844610 "2019-12-10T22:38:38Z")
Is there anyway to find out what DVDs Netflix has available without signing up? Googling just shows what Netflix is streaming. Thank You --- ## [Dr. Smith or Q](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-smith-or-q/844592)
**Author:** [@Ynnad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ynnad)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-smith-or-q/844592 "2019-12-10T20:51:19Z")
Who is more camp, Dr. Smith from Lost in Space or Q from Star Trek TNG? --- ## [Your favorite songs about snow, ice, or winter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-songs-about-snow-ice-or-winter/843289)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-songs-about-snow-ice-or-winter/843289 "2019-12-10T20:15:53Z")
I post a lot to Instagram stories with music and it looks like this is going to be yet another long cold snowy winter. What are some of your favorite songs about ornthar mention snow/ice/cold/winter? They don’t have to b… --- ## [Has anyone tried one of the $70 wine of the month clubs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-one-of-the-70-wine-of-the-month-clubs/844655)
**Author:** [@jebert](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jebert)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-tried-one-of-the-70-wine-of-the-month-clubs/844655 "2019-12-10T19:03:52Z")
I often see ads offering 12 bottles of wine for$70 total, many times as a Wall Street Journal club. One would think W S J would not put their name and rep on low quality stuff, but $6 a bottle seems almost too good to be… --- ## [America’s Funny Home Videos retrospective - where’s Dave Coulier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-s-funny-home-videos-retrospective-where-s-dave-coulier/844577)
**Author:** [@seal\_cleaner](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/seal_cleaner)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/america-s-funny-home-videos-retrospective-where-s-dave-coulier/844577 "2019-12-10T16:01:48Z")
They mentioned all the past hosts, but left him out (along with Arlene Sorkin). My son had the biggest crush on her. Why were they ignored? --- ## [looking for a 'quirky' comedy tv show to watch](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-quirky-comedy-tv-show-to-watch/844182)
**Author:** [@Sigene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigene)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-quirky-comedy-tv-show-to-watch/844182 "2019-12-10T04:52:36Z")
Daughter and I have taken to binging TV shows and drinking coffee together. We liked and finished: Psych Parks and Recreation Santa Clarita Diet Corner Gas While quirky comedy; We tried but just couldn’t get into: … --- ## [Poor Rachel, your Dad has passed away.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poor-rachel-your-dad-has-passed-away/844509)
**Author:** [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poor-rachel-your-dad-has-passed-away/844509 "2019-12-10T04:17:51Z")
Ron Leibman, 82 Always liked him; had his name taken off the credits of, “Up the Academy.” Wonder why? --- ## [Question for wine-makers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-wine-makers/844575)
**Author:** [@CairoCarol](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CairoCarol)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-for-wine-makers/844575 "2019-12-10T03:25:53Z")
I need to buy a Christmas gift for a guy who makes down-home wine from local fruits (starfruit, jaboticaba, cape gooseberry, whatever). I don’t think he uses any fancy methods or supplies - I’ve seen 5-gallon paint bucke… --- ## [Is there really no thread for The Leftovers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-really-no-thread-for-the-leftovers/784637)
**Author:** [@MoonMoon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MoonMoon)\ **Replies:** 141\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 10:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-really-no-thread-for-the-leftovers/784637 "2019-12-09T22:15:22Z")
I know a lot of people who gave up after season 1, but oh, the pay off of season 2 was so worth it. It stands as one of the best seasons of television, ever. Really. It’s beautiful and thought-provoking and mysterious an… --- ## [Most recent film with no living cast members](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-recent-film-with-no-living-cast-members/843904)
**Author:** [@Cazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cazzle)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-recent-film-with-no-living-cast-members/843904 "2019-12-09T22:00:09Z")
I just watched a scene from The Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer (1947) and that lead me down a rabbit hole… I thought at first the all the cast was deceased, but looking at IMDB, it appears that Ian Bernard (Ian Bernard - I… --- ## [Renegade (Reno Raines/Vince Black)'s blanket roll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renegade-reno-raines-vince-black-s-blanket-roll/844620)
**Author:** [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renegade-reno-raines-vince-black-s-blanket-roll/844620 "2019-12-09T21:38:53Z")
I’ve been catching at least part of episodes of “Renegade” on H&I. The main character (Reno Raines/Vince Black) travels around in a motorcycle that has a blanket roll strapped to the front handlebars. Are there any epis… --- ## [Best special effects in classic movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-special-effects-in-classic-movies/844365)
**Author:** [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-special-effects-in-classic-movies/844365 "2019-12-09T20:38:24Z")
Last night I caught a portion of the 1946 movie “Humoresque”. The plot was billed as Joan Crawford tragically becoming romantically involved with up-and-coming classical violinist John Garfield.\* The film has close-up s… --- ## [They Shall Not Grow Old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-shall-not-grow-old/844564)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/they-shall-not-grow-old/844564 "2019-12-09T18:15:04Z")
I’m surprised I couldn’t find a thread on this. I missed the original run, but Fathom is doing some encore showings. If you haven’t seen it and can find a showing where you are, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s Peter J… --- ## [Is comedian Mort Sahl still alive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-comedian-mort-sahl-still-alive/140330)
**Author:** [@WSLer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WSLer)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-comedian-mort-sahl-still-alive/140330 "2019-12-09T16:12:30Z")
If so, is he still doing stand up? If he isn’t doing stand up, what is he doing? --- ## [Movies based on multiple, unrelated books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-based-on-multiple-unrelated-books/844056)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-based-on-multiple-unrelated-books/844056 "2019-12-09T15:38:40Z")
It’s fairly routine for individual books to get adapted into their own movies and stage plays. Somewhat less common, though still far from unusual, is for a writer to take two or more books from a certain author, or fro… --- ## [Movies shot a long time before they were released](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-shot-a-long-time-before-they-were-released/650925)
**Author:** [@Ellis\_Aponte\_Jr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellis_Aponte_Jr)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2019, 7:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-shot-a-long-time-before-they-were-released/650925 "2019-12-09T07:53:08Z")
I’m looking for cases where the whole movie or some substantial part of it was shot two years or more before the movie premiered. Examples: Apocalypse Now, many scenes filmed 1976; released 1979 Downtown 81, filmed 198… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=458) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=460)