# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=462 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 463 --- ## [Rolling Stones Brown Sugar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-brown-sugar/844230)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rolling-stones-brown-sugar/844230 "2019-12-02T16:31:03Z")
I fucking love the Stones, But the more I think about these lyrics, fuck me Gold Coast slave ship bound for cotton fields Sold in the market down in New Orleans Scarred old slaver knows he’s doin’ all right Hear him … --- ## [Origin of "Needs of the Many...."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-of-needs-of-the-many/667659)
**Author:** [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-of-needs-of-the-many/667659 "2019-12-02T08:08:03Z")
The phrase, “The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few” is famously attributed to Star Trek II, The Wrath of Kahn. But that movie is also chock full of references to Dickens, in particular to A Tale Of Two Citi… --- ## [If Alex Trebek Retires from Jeopardy!, Who Should Replace Him?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-alex-trebek-retires-from-jeopardy-who-should-replace-him/843804)
**Author:** [@Personal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Personal)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-alex-trebek-retires-from-jeopardy-who-should-replace-him/843804 "2019-12-02T04:32:24Z")
I have three people in mind, all who have hosted game shows: Jane Lynch, although she is a wonderful actor and it would be a lot to ask her to do both. Howie Mandel, known for being comical but would be mature enough a… --- ## ["Just put your lips together and blow."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-put-your-lips-together-and-blow/844216)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/just-put-your-lips-together-and-blow/844216 "2019-12-02T02:40:20Z")
Just watched the original and the released versions of The Big Sleep. So I went back and watched To Have and Have Not. So that is one of the most famous lines in movie history, and I’ve always heard it described as a do… --- ## [Why all the misplaced hatred for The Little Drummer Boy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-misplaced-hatred-for-the-little-drummer-boy/843807)
**Author:** [@Biotop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biotop)\ **Replies:** 152\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-all-the-misplaced-hatred-for-the-little-drummer-boy/843807 "2019-12-02T01:43:48Z")
Anytime the subject of Christmas music comes up there are sure to be multiple people who sneer at this particular song? Yet I never get a good answer why. There are so many annoying overplayed Christmas songs, but this i… --- ## [Planes, Trains and Automobiles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planes-trains-and-automobiles/836684)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2019, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planes-trains-and-automobiles/836684 "2019-12-02T00:02:33Z")
I think I saw it when it first came out on pay per view. Ebert said in his Great Movies review, he saw it once, gave it a good review, and then forgot about it. Then reevaluted. It’s now on Prime, and I’m watching for t… --- ## [wow elvis did some great covers i didnt know even existed ......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-elvis-did-some-great-covers-i-didnt-know-even-existed/844231)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wow-elvis-did-some-great-covers-i-didnt-know-even-existed/844231 "2019-12-01T20:43:28Z")
I fell down a rabbit hole as i was watching MTV classic and during the 80s hour or two I seen a cover of suspicious minds and had to look up on youtube to see who sang it (it was fine young cannibals) which led me to a … --- ## [The least popular thing you listen to on Spotify.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-least-popular-thing-you-listen-to-on-spotify/844218)
**Author:** [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-least-popular-thing-you-listen-to-on-spotify/844218 "2019-12-01T20:36:03Z")
I was listening to Northern Portrait and noticed that they only have 857 monthly listeners. They are/were a Danish guitar pop band that were an overnight sensation in 2007. Rich in jangling guitars and downbeat lyrics it… --- ## [Looking for the name of a couple book series from my long-ago youth.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-name-of-a-couple-book-series-from-my-long-ago-youth/844225)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 3:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-name-of-a-couple-book-series-from-my-long-ago-youth/844225 "2019-12-01T15:13:53Z")
My local library had a series about high school baseball players, and about all I can remember is that the catcher was Chet. Bad info, I know. My high school had a series about two brothers in probably the 1930s, who we… --- ## [How high are you right now? High enough for this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-are-you-right-now-high-enough-for-this/844189)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-high-are-you-right-now-high-enough-for-this/844189 "2019-12-01T05:02:55Z")
Flashback 50s- 60s pop culture featuring Sophia Loren. I’m just high enough. Maybe you have to be really old like me. --- ## [So talk me through Thanksgiving rolls](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-talk-me-through-thanksgiving-rolls/844125)
**Author:** [@SanVito](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanVito)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-talk-me-through-thanksgiving-rolls/844125 "2019-12-01T01:56:45Z")
I love cooking, and I love a roast dinner, especially Christmas dinner, which in the UK is very similar, in some respects, to what you guys have for Thanksgiving. And on this day, I’m jealous, because you’re all having … --- ## [Happy endings that aren't.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-endings-that-arent/843913)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/happy-endings-that-arent/843913 "2019-12-01T00:49:32Z")
In the movies with happy endings tacked on thread, I brought up Rent, which ends with Mimi just about to die of AIDS, but is miraculously brought back\* to give a big, happen ending. Only Mimi still has AIDS. She may hav… --- ## [Cream to release Goodbye Tour boxed set](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cream-to-release-goodbye-tour-boxed-set/844196)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 11:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cream-to-release-goodbye-tour-boxed-set/844196 "2019-11-30T23:15:22Z")
Story here: Cream Collect Four Complete Concerts for ‘Goodbye Tour Live 1968’ Set – Rolling Stone Scheduled for release in February, the 4 CD boxed set will contain tracks from four shows from Cream’s 1968 farewell tour… --- ## [Greatest age disparity between actor/character?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-age-disparity-between-actor-character/843776)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greatest-age-disparity-between-actor-character/843776 "2019-11-30T22:03:48Z")
My wife and I started watching - and are enjoying - Atypical. 2 of the main characters are HS students - an 18 yr old senior and his sophomore sister. The actor who plays the 18-yr old is 25, and the sophomore actor is… --- ## [Is there any other meal/occasion other than Thanksgiving where leftovers are expected/anticipated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-other-meal-occasion-other-than-thanksgiving-where-leftovers-are-expected-anticipated/844134)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-any-other-meal-occasion-other-than-thanksgiving-where-leftovers-are-expected-anticipated/844134 "2019-11-30T18:34:55Z")
I find it funny that people (myself included back in the day) happily look forward to taking Thanksgiving leftovers home or prepare it the next day at home. Does anyone here do a sit down Thanksgiving meal with set porti… --- ## [E.T. 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-t-2/844175)
**Author:** [@flaming\_yawn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flaming_yawn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/e-t-2/844175 "2019-11-30T16:29:18Z")
I was so thrilled to see this “sequel” for Sky tv that was basically ET 2 I thought is was a real trailer for the movie…nope 4 minute short but it still brought tears to my eyes. Sorry cannot figure out how to add link…… --- ## [Jonathan Miller, R.I.P](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathan-miller-r-i-p/844192)
**Author:** [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jonathan-miller-r-i-p/844192 "2019-11-30T16:10:28Z")
For starters, I’m going to watch my DVD of Beyond The Fringe over the weekend. It’s out of print, but the whole thing is on YouTube anyway. --- ## [Seeking reviews of a sci-fi short story](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-reviews-of-a-sci-fi-short-story/844183)
**Author:** [@Sefton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sefton)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/seeking-reviews-of-a-sci-fi-short-story/844183 "2019-11-30T07:42:19Z")
I don’t know if this is the right forum, but I’ve written a short story (~2.5k words) that I intend to submit to a contest. The download link for the PDF is here and I’d be grateful for any feedback. Oddly enough, I sho… --- ## [Amazon/BBC show Fleabag (spoilers possible after OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-bbc-show-fleabag-spoilers-possible-after-op/839275)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amazon-bbc-show-fleabag-spoilers-possible-after-op/839275 "2019-11-30T07:30:07Z")
Is anyone here watching “Fleabag”? Fleabag (TV Series 2016–2019) - IMDb I had heard a lot of praise for it, but just started watching it a few days ago. Wow, I’m blown away. It’s a black comedy series about a woman wit… --- ## [What is FDR carving here?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-fdr-carving-here/844132)
**Author:** [@Arkcon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arkcon)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-fdr-carving-here/844132 "2019-11-30T05:36:01Z")
The photo accompanying this article: Why We Celebrate Thanksgiving On The 4th Thursday Of November : NPR? OK, no one like when someone just posts a link and says Whasup? But then again, its NPR, not my blog. At any r… --- ## [Unintelligible lyrics deciphered, at long last](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintelligible-lyrics-deciphered-at-long-last/844113)
**Author:** [@psychonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/psychonaut)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2019, 2:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintelligible-lyrics-deciphered-at-long-last/844113 "2019-11-30T02:56:50Z")
When I was a kid I used to love watching Count Duckula, a British-made comedy cartoon series about a vegetarian vampire duck. The series featured some rather catchy theme music, both for the opening titles and ending cr… --- ## [The Irishman Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-irishman-question/844178)
**Author:** [@SanDiegoTim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SanDiegoTim)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-irishman-question/844178 "2019-11-29T23:41:34Z")
This film is currently in the theaters. My son tells me it’s also available on Netflix. Assuming he is correct, isn’t this odd? --- ## [Frozen 2: WTH (mild spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frozen-2-wth-mild-spoilers/844014)
**Author:** [@puddleglum](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puddleglum)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/frozen-2-wth-mild-spoilers/844014 "2019-11-29T20:33:49Z")
Frozen was a really good movie, great characters, great song, a plot that played with your expectations without ever being too clever or confusing. I heard mixed reviews of Frozen 2 and went to see it with the Family ov… --- ## [Storytelling](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/storytelling/843992)
**Author:** [@MortSahlFan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MortSahlFan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/storytelling/843992 "2019-11-29T16:52:26Z")
I was watching a documentary from the 70s, and this Italian-American family were talking about a time when there was no TV, and how important and regular an event like storytelling was. On this Louis CK site, someone po… --- ## [Cook the turkey to 165 degrees F. OK, but...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cook-the-turkey-to-165-degrees-f-ok-but/844130)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cook-the-turkey-to-165-degrees-f-ok-but/844130 "2019-11-29T14:31:51Z")
…it’s 170 degrees here, 165 degrees there, but just 156 degrees here. I assume I wait until \*all \*temps are at least 165, but doesn’t that overcook/dry out some portions of the bird? Is there a way around this? --- ## [Knives Out: Seen it thread (review in OP with no spoilers, open spoilers after that)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knives-out-seen-it-thread-review-in-op-with-no-spoilers-open-spoilers-after-that/844150)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 1:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/knives-out-seen-it-thread-review-in-op-with-no-spoilers-open-spoilers-after-that/844150 "2019-11-29T13:18:26Z")
Mrs. Cups and I spent turkey day at the movies and saw this. I’ve been excited for it for a while because I love these types of whodunnits and while I had a lot of fun and think it was a great movie, I’m a taaaad disappo… --- ## [A modest proposal (unrelated to human veal)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-modest-proposal-unrelated-to-human-veal/844146)
**Author:** [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-modest-proposal-unrelated-to-human-veal/844146 "2019-11-29T05:13:04Z")
Since it’s Thanksgiving should we have a Cafe Society thread devoted to political arguments? If this is tried (and works out), maybe we could expand it to include other important family gathering occasions (e.g. Christm… --- ## [Rambo: Last Blood](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rambo-last-blood/841047)
**Author:** [@Urbanredneck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Urbanredneck)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rambo-last-blood/841047 "2019-11-29T04:42:58Z")
Saw it. Not impressed. It went a totally different direction from the other movies and was frankly just an excuse to show more violence and blood. Closer to a “Taken” movie than Rambo. Anyone else? --- ## [Anyone want to discuss Frozen II? \[Possible spoilers\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-discuss-frozen-ii-possible-spoilers/844081)
**Author:** [@Skypist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skypist)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-want-to-discuss-frozen-ii-possible-spoilers/844081 "2019-11-29T03:15:43Z")
I haven’t seen it yet but I spoiled myself by looking it up on the Movie Spoiler website. I almost always do that to myself if I can’t get to a movie within a couple of days of opening. Stupid but can’t be undone now. … --- ## [Sirius 37 Octane (New Heavy Rock)...Anyone Listen?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sirius-37-octane-new-heavy-rock-anyone-listen/844102)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2019, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sirius-37-octane-new-heavy-rock-anyone-listen/844102 "2019-11-29T01:35:58Z")
Curious if any of you listen to this channel regularly, and if so, what bands you like. IMO, there’s lot’s of wheat and chaff to slog through, but it’s been worth it despite suffering through what sound to me like Linki… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=461) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=463)