# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=574 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 575 --- ## [Spin Offs that are a different Genre](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spin-offs-that-are-a-different-genre/823435)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spin-offs-that-are-a-different-genre/823435 "2018-10-25T22:55:35Z")
I was talking with someone and they mentioned the show Lou Grant. That was the rare show that was a spin off but also a completely different genre than the parent show (MTM was a half hour sitcom and LG was an hour dram… --- ## [Isley Bros. song in a commercial.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isley-bros-song-in-a-commercial/823422)
**Author:** [@BobBitchin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobBitchin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/isley-bros-song-in-a-commercial/823422 "2018-10-25T21:00:32Z")
I remember the song This old heart of mine by the Isley brothers being in a commercial in the 80’s-90’s. I don’t know what version of the song it was. Seems like it was a food add, but I could be off on that. It was de… --- ## [Worst "Best Picture" Winner of the last 40 years?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-best-picture-winner-of-the-last-40-years/823095)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 144\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-best-picture-winner-of-the-last-40-years/823095 "2018-10-25T20:20:40Z")
What film do do think is the worst film to win the “Best Picture” Acadamy award since 1979?. Poll coming, may take a while. --- ## [Crossovers between genres?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossovers-between-genres/823456)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crossovers-between-genres/823456 "2018-10-25T20:08:30Z")
Inspired by this thread. Examples of this may be pretty thin on the ground because crossovers themselves are fairly rare, but I’m thinking of something similar to the Bones/Sleepy Hollow crossover–Bones being a somewhat … --- ## [Modern Family to Kill Off a Character](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-family-to-kill-off-a-character/821375)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/modern-family-to-kill-off-a-character/821375 "2018-10-25T15:34:05Z")
At least that’s the word from Christopher Lloyd. Lloyd says the victim will be a “significant” character, which is not exactly the same as a “lead” character. That loophole leaves room for DeDe to be the unlucky decede… --- ## [Does the Library of Congress Collect Porn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-library-of-congress-collect-porn/823469)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-library-of-congress-collect-porn/823469 "2018-10-25T12:36:51Z")
I just know I read from a good source once, they are guaranteed two copies of every new book. I assume the same rule applies for movies and whatnot. But what about porn? I am assuming they don’t collect Debbie Does Dall… --- ## [Upgrade (open spoilers after 1 June 2018)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upgrade-open-spoilers-after-1-june-2018/814160)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/upgrade-open-spoilers-after-1-june-2018/814160 "2018-10-25T12:13:11Z")
No, not the fictional pimp; he spelled his name with two "d"s, for a double dose of that pimpin’. I’m talking about the movie. Redband trailer. I’ve been looking forward to this movie since last year; anyone else? --- ## [Are there any reboots and/or adaptations set further in the past than the original work?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-reboots-and-or-adaptations-set-further-in-the-past-than-the-original-work/823120)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-reboots-and-or-adaptations-set-further-in-the-past-than-the-original-work/823120 "2018-10-25T03:19:22Z")
There are plenty of reboots and adaptations that move the setting forward in time, like the upcoming 11thy-fifth adaptation of Little Women, the recent adaptation of It, Clueless (Emma), 10 Things I Hate About You (Tamin… --- ## [What was the nature of the Enterprise's five year mission?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-nature-of-the-enterprises-five-year-mission/823224)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 90\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2018, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-nature-of-the-enterprises-five-year-mission/823224 "2018-10-25T01:14:36Z")
Was it ever clarified what defined the five year period? Was the Enterprise sent out on a long voyage from Earth and five years is how long it would be before they returned to Earth? Would the current crew work together… --- ## [A desperate appeal to Art Dopers & UK Dopers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-desperate-appeal-to-art-dopers-uk-dopers/823401)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-desperate-appeal-to-art-dopers-uk-dopers/823401 "2018-10-24T22:21:50Z")
I found a charming image, vintage 1924, of two elegant people watching two ghosts dance. I found it oddly moving–strongly so. I must find a print to buy! However, my Google-Fu is weak. Help is needed. A link to the (… --- ## [WKRP In Cincinnati's Closing Theme Song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wkrp-in-cincinnatis-closing-theme-song/633563)
**Author:** [@Hottius\_Maximus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hottius_Maximus)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wkrp-in-cincinnatis-closing-theme-song/633563 "2018-10-24T15:22:33Z")
Hi Everybody: I am a regular reader of the Straight Dope but new to posting so please forgive any awkwardness that I may display here; computers and technology are not my strong points. That being said, does anybody he… --- ## [Greg the Bunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greg-the-bunny/304056)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greg-the-bunny/304056 "2018-10-24T14:47:53Z")
During this little’s show’s network run, I caught exactly one episode. I was amused, and intended to look it up again later. But it was on Fox. So it disappeared. I rented the DVDs from Netflix this weekend. Hilarity. … --- ## [Forgive Me For I Have Sinned (I bought jarred sauce)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgive-me-for-i-have-sinned-i-bought-jarred-sauce/823301)
**Author:** [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgive-me-for-i-have-sinned-i-bought-jarred-sauce/823301 "2018-10-24T12:11:12Z")
So, I’m tired and hungry and I’m at da Jewels and I see they have big jars of sauce on sale (rhymes with Rewman’s Own by Raul Rewman) – how bad could it be? I bought 3. Dear lord – 1 jar down the drain and 2 off to the … --- ## [Halloween (2018 film) discussion. Spoilers obviously](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-2018-film-discussion-spoilers-obviously/823360)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 5:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/halloween-2018-film-discussion-spoilers-obviously/823360 "2018-10-24T05:38:58Z")
I watched this last weekend and was wondering about some aspects of Laurie Strode and her attempts to defend herself against Michael Myers. She had 40 years to prepare to defend herself against Michael, and she didn’t d… --- ## [We need another thread about Star Wars.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-another-thread-about-star-wars/822553)
**Author:** [@ITR\_champion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ITR_champion)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-need-another-thread-about-star-wars/822553 "2018-10-24T04:49:29Z")
I’ve never been a hardcore fan. I’ve watched all the movies up to The Last Jedi. I didn’t like that one, didn’t see Solo, and probably won’t see any future films, at least not until my son is old enough that I have to … --- ## [Is it racist for a World War 2 film to refer to Japanese soldiers as "Japs"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-racist-for-a-world-war-2-film-to-refer-to-japanese-soldiers-as-japs/822996)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 112\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-it-racist-for-a-world-war-2-film-to-refer-to-japanese-soldiers-as-japs/822996 "2018-10-24T02:37:24Z")
I’ve noticed a modern trend with a bunch of different movie review shows/podcasts produced within the last 5 years to claim any movie set in the Pacific Theater of WW2 that has American soldiers refer to the Japanese sol… --- ## [Leftover fried hash brown potatoes: how to reuse?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leftover-fried-hash-brown-potatoes-how-to-reuse/823318)
**Author:** [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2018, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/leftover-fried-hash-brown-potatoes-how-to-reuse/823318 "2018-10-24T00:13:32Z")
I needed fried shredded potatoes (e.g. hash browns) as the base for a casserole, and wound up with a bit too much. Any ideas for how to use 'em up in something tasty? I was thinking some kind of vegetable hash in a pan… --- ## [Movies/series based on a commercial?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-series-based-on-a-commercial/823369)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-series-based-on-a-commercial/823369 "2018-10-23T23:58:42Z")
The mention of a classic coke commercial in the “iconic commercials” thread made me think about the made-for-TV movie based on it, The Steeler and the Pittsburgh Kid starring Mean Joe Greene and Elliot. There was also a … --- ## [Big Bird is retiring from "Sesame Street"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-bird-is-retiring-from-sesame-street/823113)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-bird-is-retiring-from-sesame-street/823113 "2018-10-23T22:24:52Z")
Or, at least the original one is. Carroll Spinney is 84 years old, and he also voiced Oscar the Grouch. A wonderful documentary was made about him a few years ago. Have a box of Kleenex ready when Big Bird shows up … --- ## [Live soundtrack question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-soundtrack-question/823288)
**Author:** [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/live-soundtrack-question/823288 "2018-10-23T21:19:50Z")
Yesterday we attended a performance of the Phoenix Symphony where The Nightmare Before Christmas was presented with the Symphony providing the music rather than the recorded soundtrack – no chorus, just the orchestral pa… --- ## [Non-gluten flours?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-gluten-flours/823167)
**Author:** [@TSBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TSBG)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-gluten-flours/823167 "2018-10-23T21:10:47Z")
We’re going gluten-minimal in my household (long story) and I am testing out some wheat flour alternatives. I haven’t had a lot of experience yet, but I have learned: –Almond meal–nice crust for pan fried chicken or fi… --- ## [Please help me find old Levis jingle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-find-old-levis-jingle/823191)
**Author:** [@nelliebly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nelliebly)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-help-me-find-old-levis-jingle/823191 "2018-10-23T19:37:43Z")
Growing up in Chicagoland in the late Sixties/very early Seventies, I used to hear a Levis jingle on the radio that I thought was pretty cool. All I remember is this bit: Over the Dipper comes the cosmic zipper. Jeans… --- ## [Jerry and co. (Seinfeld) OR the Paddy's Bar Gang (It's Always Sunny)...who are the WORSE people?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerry-and-co-seinfeld-or-the-paddys-bar-gang-its-always-sunny-who-are-the-worse-people/823370)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 3:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerry-and-co-seinfeld-or-the-paddys-bar-gang-its-always-sunny-who-are-the-worse-people/823370 "2018-10-23T15:53:25Z")
The Seinfeld foursome or the gang on It’s Always Sunny on Philadelphia? Just to make the sides even, we can include …Newman (!!) as part of the Seinfeld crew and make them a quintet. So…which crew are the WORSE bunch of … --- ## [Listen up Opera People, Tales of Hoffmann should be Olympia, Giulietta, Antonia, in THAT Order!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/listen-up-opera-people-tales-of-hoffmann-should-be-olympia-giulietta-antonia-in-that-order/823230)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/listen-up-opera-people-tales-of-hoffmann-should-be-olympia-giulietta-antonia-in-that-order/823230 "2018-10-23T15:40:55Z")
I’ve noticed a distressing trend in the staging of my favorite opera,The Tales of Hoffmann lately. The opera is an anthology of three stories, and for years the traditional order was first, Olympia, second Giulietta, an… --- ## [TV show scenes based on movie scenes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-scenes-based-on-movie-scenes/823336)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-scenes-based-on-movie-scenes/823336 "2018-10-23T15:39:07Z")
Here are 2 from the Sopranos: In Goodfellas the spider character is shot in the foot. In the sopranos the same actor (Michael Imperioli) shoots a guy in the foot. Every season in the Sopranos starts with Tony pickin… --- ## [Any good "hard" SF that isn't depressing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-hard-sf-that-isnt-depressing/822948)
**Author:** [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-good-hard-sf-that-isnt-depressing/822948 "2018-10-23T15:22:46Z")
Most modern SF seem to focus on the negative effects of technology and/or the dark side of human nature. Any recommendations for “hard” SF novels that are more uplifting? Of the books I’ve read in the past few years, The… --- ## [Movies with the best atmospheres](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-the-best-atmospheres/823144)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 3:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-with-the-best-atmospheres/823144 "2018-10-23T15:01:56Z")
Which movies do the best job of creating a mood, atmosphere? I’m talking here less about plot, dialogue and character than the presentation or general feel of the movie or of particular scenes. For example, movies like … --- ## [Metal Fans: Who Else You Dig?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metal-fans-who-else-you-dig/823367)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/metal-fans-who-else-you-dig/823367 "2018-10-23T14:46:06Z")
So you’re a fan of Celtic Frost, Ghost, Opeth, and/or Bathory (just names pulled out of a hat). Who do like that’s not metal? The Entwhistle/Moon rhythm section? Prog legends King Crimson? Proto-Cookie Monster vocali… --- ## [What is the most successful horror box office with a non-white female lead?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-successful-horror-box-office-with-a-non-white-female-lead/823312)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-successful-horror-box-office-with-a-non-white-female-lead/823312 "2018-10-23T11:53:41Z")
It seems like there’s a real dearth of non-white Final Girls in horror. Where could I find a list of the most profitable horror movies with a non-white lead? --- ## [Pop culture associations with classical music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-culture-associations-with-classical-music/823261)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2018, 9:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-culture-associations-with-classical-music/823261 "2018-10-23T09:29:32Z")
I leave my TV tuned to WNED Classical when I go out so my cat doesn’t get lonely. When I got home from the store this afternoon, they were playing “March of the Toreadors” from Carmen. I immediately thought “Oh, Gillig… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=573) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=575)