# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=464 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 465 --- ## [What were the biggest critical reappraisals? (All media)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-biggest-critical-reappraisals-all-media/843324)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 129\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-were-the-biggest-critical-reappraisals-all-media/843324 "2019-11-24T19:55:25Z")
I’m not talking about box office here: Plenty of films do poorly in their initial release and then do well afterwards for purely boring reasons like studio politics preventing a proper marketing campaign, and plenty of f… --- ## [The most popular video on the Saturday Night Live Youtube channel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-popular-video-on-the-saturday-night-live-youtube-channel/843901)
**Author:** [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-popular-video-on-the-saturday-night-live-youtube-channel/843901 "2019-11-24T19:41:27Z")
OMG! Hermione has boobs! Only fifteen years have passed since this skit aired, but it feels impossibly dated. Lindsay Lohan was a few months shy of her 18th birthday at the time. The whole thing is weird and unfunny…a f… --- ## [Looking for old Youtube video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-old-youtube-video/843924)
**Author:** [@furryman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/furryman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-old-youtube-video/843924 "2019-11-24T19:02:41Z")
You might be familiar with literal music videos where they describe what’s going on in the video. I’m looking for the opposite, a video where where the action in the video is a parody of what the narrator is saying. . I… --- ## [Sorry, we don't do ballads](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sorry-we-dont-do-ballads/843729)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sorry-we-dont-do-ballads/843729 "2019-11-24T13:29:40Z")
I’m looking for bands/artists who never do ballads. First that come to mind are AC/DC. I heard a long time ago an atrocious early ballad (which was certainly suggested by their record company) of theirs with their first … --- ## [Gahan Wilson 1930-2019](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gahan-wilson-1930-2019/843854)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 4:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gahan-wilson-1930-2019/843854 "2019-11-24T04:40:35Z")
Gahan Wilson, the great macabre cartoonist best known for his work in Playboy and National Lampoon, has died. Link Wilson, along with Charles Addams and Edward Gorey, was a big hero of mine. Unlike the other two, who we… --- ## [RIP Michael J. Pollard](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-michael-j-pollard/843852)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-michael-j-pollard/843852 "2019-11-24T02:46:23Z")
Michael J. Pollard dies at 80 Sorry, it’s not a foolie. :frowning: --- ## [Reese's peanut butter cup THINS](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reeses-peanut-butter-cup-thins/843720)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reeses-peanut-butter-cup-thins/843720 "2019-11-24T01:04:48Z")
Has anyone else had these? I find them a HUGE step up from regular peanut butter cups. Maybe the ratio of chocolate to PB is better. --- ## [Has there been a Star Wars book or comic where someone grew/farmed midichlorians to inject himself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-been-a-star-wars-book-or-comic-where-someone-grew-farmed-midichlorians-to-inject-himself/843712)
**Author:** [@Revtim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revtim)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-there-been-a-star-wars-book-or-comic-where-someone-grew-farmed-midichlorians-to-inject-himself/843712 "2019-11-23T21:40:19Z")
Has there been a Star Wars book or comic where someone grew/farmed midichlorians to inject himself with to gain force abilities they otherwise would not have? Or did everybody collectively just decide to ignore the very… --- ## [Best/good method for sharpening kitchen knives?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-good-method-for-sharpening-kitchen-knives/843779)
**Author:** [@Machine\_Elf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Machine_Elf)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-good-method-for-sharpening-kitchen-knives/843779 "2019-11-23T21:29:09Z")
For most of my adult life I’ve used run-of-the-mill kitchen knives, occasionally sharpening them on a crude device that held the blade at the correct angle against a very coarse sharpening wheel that was rotated by movin… --- ## [Julia Roberts 'was first choice' to play black abolitionist Harriet Tubman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/julia-roberts-was-first-choice-to-play-black-abolitionist-harriet-tubman/843710)
**Author:** [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/julia-roberts-was-first-choice-to-play-black-abolitionist-harriet-tubman/843710 "2019-11-23T18:17:59Z")
From Sky News: I can’t help but think this is relevant to this necro-thread which I’m not going to revive. --- ## [How was George Lucas able to change Empire and Return of the Jedi?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-was-george-lucas-able-to-change-empire-and-return-of-the-jedi/843841)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-was-george-lucas-able-to-change-empire-and-return-of-the-jedi/843841 "2019-11-23T18:15:32Z")
My family is watching Episodes I-VIII on Disney+(VIII is on Netflix) and, of course, the special editions are what is on Disney+, revised even again since DVD and a little bit since Blu-ray. Anyway, my question is prett… --- ## [That's just sad now, Kanye West.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-just-sad-now-kanye-west/842663)
**Author:** [@QuickSilver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/QuickSilver)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thats-just-sad-now-kanye-west/842663 "2019-11-23T14:27:03Z")
In a recent appearance on The Late Show with James Corden, Kanye West said he received a 68 Million tax refund: Seriously, the guy is mentally ill, as has been shown again and again. Is it fair to have him on just to … --- ## [the godfather book/movie .. what was the point of mike getting married in saciliy ?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-godfather-book-movie-what-was-the-point-of-mike-getting-married-in-saciliy/843759)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-godfather-book-movie-what-was-the-point-of-mike-getting-married-in-saciliy/843759 "2019-11-23T14:12:33Z")
I never really understood that part other than it lacked a “innocent” romance (every other woman in the book was married or a floozy even kay was “sophisticated”) Was it padding? I (although the Sicily section seemed to … --- ## [I know it’s dark: but who should take over Jeopardy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-know-it-s-dark-but-who-should-take-over-jeopardy/843862)
**Author:** [@russian\_heel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/russian_heel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 11:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-know-it-s-dark-but-who-should-take-over-jeopardy/843862 "2019-11-23T11:15:50Z")
Even Alex Trebek, God Bless him and I wish he could live another 100 years has speculated he will soon need to step aside because of his battle with cancer. I can’t imagine such a popular show won’t continue and trust m… --- ## [Food thread: Serious eats Stroganoff with Costco Tenderloin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-thread-serious-eats-stroganoff-with-costco-tenderloin/843521)
**Author:** [@Tride](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tride)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 4:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/food-thread-serious-eats-stroganoff-with-costco-tenderloin/843521 "2019-11-23T04:12:33Z")
I don’t post much, but just bought my first beef from Costco (never lived within 150 miles of Costco until now). Bought the choice not prime tenderloin for stroganoff because that seemed like a waste (and prime was pric… --- ## [was the emmys a total trainwreck this year?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-emmys-a-total-trainwreck-this-year/840691)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2019, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/was-the-emmys-a-total-trainwreck-this-year/840691 "2019-11-23T01:04:42Z")
not seeing any threads on it and reading this MSN it sounds like anyone who watched the late NFL made the right choice … --- ## [Movies That Would Have Been Better With No Love Interests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-would-have-been-better-with-no-love-interests/843628)
**Author:** [@ASL\_v2.0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ASL_v2.0)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-would-have-been-better-with-no-love-interests/843628 "2019-11-22T23:19:47Z")
Rather than risk a hijack to Movies With No Love Interests, I’ve elected to start a companion thread. I’ll lead off with Charge of the Light Brigade (1968). Not only did we have the bloodthirsty, adulterous Misses Dube… --- ## [Living With Yourself - Netflix - Anybody?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-with-yourself-netflix-anybody/843084)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/living-with-yourself-netflix-anybody/843084 "2019-11-22T12:58:39Z")
A comedy series with Paul Rudd and Aisling Bea. I found it very amusing. Rudd has impeccable comic timing and the scenes with him and his clone are very convincing. Aisling Bea is a bit stiff, but does fine. Episode eigh… --- ## [Plot holes in Sherlock Holmes stories (wide open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plot-holes-in-sherlock-holmes-stories-wide-open-spoilers/843691)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 12:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/plot-holes-in-sherlock-holmes-stories-wide-open-spoilers/843691 "2019-11-22T12:27:33Z")
I’ve been rerreading a lot of Holmes lately. Here’s a couple big plot holes. As I mentioned in the thread title, I am spoiling these 100 year old mysteries. The Red Headed League. If the league was specifically set u… --- ## [Who's the most Evil Disney villain?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-most-evil-disney-villain/843576)
**Author:** [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 11:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-the-most-evil-disney-villain/843576 "2019-11-22T11:34:31Z")
In your considered opinion, that is. At the bottom of the list I’d put Cinderella’s stepmother (who’s really only cruel to one person) and Sher Khan from The Jungle Book (who’s desire for Mowgli’s death is arguably self… --- ## [How Is This Chef Pouring Flaming Ramen Into A Bowl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-this-chef-pouring-flaming-ramen-into-a-bowl/843778)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 5:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-is-this-chef-pouring-flaming-ramen-into-a-bowl/843778 "2019-11-22T05:39:50Z")
In this video, watch as the chef pours flaming ramen into the customer’s bowl. Whatever flame-related trickery I’ve seen with regard to cuisine involves alcohol, which burns with a soft, delicate flame. This shit is bur… --- ## [Who does sous vide?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-sous-vide/843716)
**Author:** [@Dr.Colossus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Colossus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-does-sous-vide/843716 "2019-11-22T04:15:50Z")
Hey all. I got kind of way into sous vide in the last year or so. I love it, and it’s changed my entire relationship with meats. I’d love to discuss sous vide techniques and tricks in general, but I also have a question: … --- ## [Muppet Day!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muppet-day/843801)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/muppet-day/843801 "2019-11-22T04:15:22Z")
SO I am bingewatching the Muppet movies, and right now is Dickens’ Christmas Carol. Always annoyed me that Scrooge didn’t seem to a\]realize it was Christmas the next day and b\]it was traditional for employees to get the… --- ## [What video am I not remembering from the early days of MTV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-video-am-i-not-remembering-from-the-early-days-of-mtv/843595)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2019, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-video-am-i-not-remembering-from-the-early-days-of-mtv/843595 "2019-11-22T04:05:33Z")
I’m trying to remember a video from the early days of MTV. All I can recall is that it had an Irish or Scottish feel to it and they kept showing a closeup of the lead singer’s face and he kept moving his jaw back and for… --- ## [Who else hates The Food Network app promos?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-hates-the-food-network-app-promos/843798)
**Author:** [@lingyi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lingyi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-else-hates-the-food-network-app-promos/843798 "2019-11-21T23:46:30Z")
I absolutely hate Bobby Flay because of his overinflated (and constantly puffed by The Food Network) ego, but manage to generally avoid him on The Food Network and The Cooking Channel. Now when I’m flipping channels or t… --- ## [XKCD comment thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xkcd-comment-thread/842902)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/xkcd-comment-thread/842902 "2019-11-21T16:47:35Z")
Since as far as I can tell the comments boards for XKCD is more or less permanently down, how about we discuss it here? xkcd: Screen Time Friday Nov. 1 2019 IMHO, an app for tracking how much time you spend looking at … --- ## [Any Mike and Ike candy fans?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-mike-and-ike-candy-fans/843728)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-mike-and-ike-candy-fans/843728 "2019-11-21T16:33:13Z")
I admit that I love Mike & Ike too much. Kroger has the boxes for a $1. I buy 4 or 5 and dump the candy into a zip lock bag. I like eating them separately. Two or three greens or reds etc. I generally don’t like mixing … --- ## [Top movie of the decade?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-movie-of-the-decade/843466)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-movie-of-the-decade/843466 "2019-11-21T16:31:42Z")
Amazingly, we are exiting another decade in about 50 days or so. Has me thinking about what the best movies of the decade were. Feel free to list multiple movies, but perhaps bold your top pick for the best movie. My qu… --- ## [Sound System Advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sound-system-advice/835715)
**Author:** [@Saintly\_Loser](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Saintly_Loser)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sound-system-advice/835715 "2019-11-21T16:13:49Z")
I’m not sure if this is in the right forum. If not, mods, feel free to move it. Here’s what I want to do: I want a decent-sounding sound system. It will be for playing music exclusively – it will not be used for tele… --- ## [Women's Barbershop Voice Parts...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-barbershop-voice-parts/843757)
**Author:** [@Crossbreed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crossbreed)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2019, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/womens-barbershop-voice-parts/843757 "2019-11-21T14:59:55Z")
I read that men have four voice parts, \[ul\] \[li\]Countertenor\[/li\]\[li\]Tenor\[/li\]\[li\]Baritone &\[/li\]\[li\]Bass\[/li\]\[/ul\] where women have only three, \[ul\] \[li\]Soprano\[/li\]\[li\]Mezzo-soprano &\[/li\]\[li\]Contralto\[/li\]\[/ul\] … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=463) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=465)