# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=600 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 601 --- ## [Long shot short story ID](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-shot-short-story-id/818101)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-shot-short-story-id/818101 "2018-07-24T19:57:29Z")
I have asked about this before on here but it was a long time ago and a run of other story id threads encouraged me to try again. Here is what I remember: The story was read to me in a creative writing class in the ear… --- ## [The Girl with All the Gifts (film; open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-girl-with-all-the-gifts-film-open-spoilers/789803)
**Author:** [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-girl-with-all-the-gifts-film-open-spoilers/789803 "2018-07-24T19:45:25Z")
Has anyone else seen this? It was on my Amazon Prime watchlist (it’s free with AP, btw) for a couple of months because it sounded like an interesting take on zombies. I didn’t know of the film (or the book, as it turns… --- ## [A question about “The Final Problem” (Sherlock Holmes)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-the-final-problem-sherlock-holmes/818415)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-question-about-the-final-problem-sherlock-holmes/818415 "2018-07-24T17:26:26Z")
If Arthur Conan Doyle really wanted to end the Holmes stories, why did he give Holmes such an easily avoided offscreen death? Wouldn’t it have been light years better for Watson to actually see Holmes and Moriarty go ove… --- ## [Dr Pimple Popper, the TV show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-pimple-popper-the-tv-show/806560)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dr-pimple-popper-the-tv-show/806560 "2018-07-24T16:34:04Z")
I’ve only seen (most of) one episode, in which she was draining fluid out of a black guy’s back. She had a number of huge syringes full of it which equaled about a liter’s worth. Did they ever say what the fluid was or w… --- ## [Thumb brace to make barre chords easier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thumb-brace-to-make-barre-chords-easier/818448)
**Author:** [@NoCoolUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoCoolUserName)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thumb-brace-to-make-barre-chords-easier/818448 "2018-07-24T14:39:43Z")
I saw an ad a while back (like recently, May 2018?) for a device that supports your hand when doing barre chords. Since then my advanced age and more playing have given my thumb some trouble. Does anyone know what that… --- ## [LBJ and George Wallace documentary?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lbj-and-george-wallace-documentary/818493)
**Author:** [@SpoilerVirgin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SpoilerVirgin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lbj-and-george-wallace-documentary/818493 "2018-07-24T12:52:39Z")
I have been asked to locate a short documentary about the conversation between LBJ and George Wallace that took place on March 13, 1965 regarding the civil rights movement and the Selma to Montgomery marches. While there… --- ## [ID two short stories](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-two-short-stories/769143)
**Author:** [@TheZenPaperboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheZenPaperboy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 12:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-two-short-stories/769143 "2018-07-24T12:44:18Z")
The first one should be easy. It is a science fiction story I think set in the fifties. I read it in an anthology awhile back. it concerns a person in an office setting who is listening to another office mate talk about … --- ## [Radio censoring songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-censoring-songs/818205)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2018, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/radio-censoring-songs/818205 "2018-07-24T04:04:49Z")
Two times in the past week, I have heard songs on the radio that were, in my opinion, unnecessarily censored on a adult/contemporary station. Weezer’s \*Beverly Hills \*- They censored out “crap”. So now Rivers just sing… --- ## [Star Trek Discovery Season 2 Trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-discovery-season-2-trailer/818348)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-discovery-season-2-trailer/818348 "2018-07-23T21:35:19Z")
The trailer is here. Pike is the Captain! In the panel they revealed: They will fit closer into known continuity this season. Rebecca Romijn will play Number One (the first officer of the Enterprise under Pike. playe… --- ## [Incorrect fictional prophecies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incorrect-fictional-prophecies/818212)
**Author:** [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 7:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/incorrect-fictional-prophecies/818212 "2018-07-23T19:37:57Z")
Are there any examples of prophecies in fiction not coming true within the fiction? To be clear, I’m talking about prophesies that exist in fantasy/sf works, not prophecies that are intended to predict the real world, s… --- ## [Getting in the "Way Back" machine - Star Trek: Enterprise "Cogenitor" episode.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-in-the-way-back-machine-star-trek-enterprise-cogenitor-episode/818439)
**Author:** [@StraightTalk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StraightTalk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/getting-in-the-way-back-machine-star-trek-enterprise-cogenitor-episode/818439 "2018-07-23T16:55:18Z")
I watched this series as it aired way back when and am watching it again now. I just saw this episode. I wanted to get your thoughts on this one. The gist is this: The crew of the Enterprise encounter a species that … --- ## [Has Willie done a number on Frank?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-willie-done-a-number-on-frank/818362)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-willie-done-a-number-on-frank/818362 "2018-07-23T16:41:37Z")
I’d never have suspected anybody would try to improve on Summer Wind Frank Sinatra But just now I saw this attempt: Willie Nelson - Summer Wind (Official Music Video) Published on Jul 19, 2018 Want to weigh in on… --- ## [Under the Dome (mostly book, but mini-series too if you want)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-the-dome-mostly-book-but-mini-series-too-if-you-want/818219)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 4:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/under-the-dome-mostly-book-but-mini-series-too-if-you-want/818219 "2018-07-23T16:36:25Z")
Mrs. Cups’ former workplace had some kind of free book fair thingy and a brand-new copy of Under the Dome was ripe for the taking. Knowing I like King she swiped it for me. I read it off-and-on for the better part of thr… --- ## [In Defense of Plain Stuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-defense-of-plain-stuff/817840)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-defense-of-plain-stuff/817840 "2018-07-23T15:09:38Z")
I like toppings on my hot dogs. brown mustard, relish, kraut maybe but often I just want to enjoy a plain hot dog in a bun (or even not in a bun sometimes). While I will eat sesame seed, poppy seed or egg bagels, I will… --- ## [Movie bookends: who had the best first/ last movie combination?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-bookends-who-had-the-best-first-last-movie-combination/818381)
**Author:** [@Go\_Arachnid\_Laser\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Go_Arachnid_Laser_1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 8:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-bookends-who-had-the-best-first-last-movie-combination/818381 "2018-07-23T08:34:28Z")
Finding the actor, writer, composer or director with the perfect bookends is harder than you think. You can find some strong starts with weak finishes, the other way around or nothing good at all. But let’s see some cand… --- ## [Songs that "steal" from other songs (not sampled)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-steal-from-other-songs-not-sampled/622727)
**Author:** [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Replies:** 113\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 7:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-steal-from-other-songs-not-sampled/622727 "2018-07-23T07:40:00Z")
In David Bowie’s “Young Americans” he clearly riffs on the Beatles “A Day in the Life” with the line “I read the news today, oh boy”. In fact it isn’t even a riff on it, it is almost exact homage. What other songs have… --- ## [I had a terrifying thought about Peter Jackson and LotR's/Hobbit movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-a-terrifying-thought-about-peter-jackson-and-lotrs-hobbit-movies/817733)
**Author:** [@Textual\_Assault](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Textual_Assault)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 5:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-had-a-terrifying-thought-about-peter-jackson-and-lotrs-hobbit-movies/817733 "2018-07-23T05:19:23Z")
I saw all the LotR’s movies in theater and saw the ultimate super exteded editions on DVD and I’ve seen more or less all of the Hobbit movies on tv. And seriously 3 3 hour long movies on the Hobbit? Jackson is like Tom … --- ## [Netflix documentary: Evil Genius](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-documentary-evil-genius/814060)
**Author:** [@davidm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davidm)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-documentary-evil-genius/814060 "2018-07-23T04:24:49Z")
I remember the story being in the news a number of years ago. A man in Erie PA with a bomb around his neck was forced to rob a bank. Apparently there’s a lot more to the story than I realized. I’ve only seen the first e… --- ## [Pop Culture tropes that infuriate you.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-culture-tropes-that-infuriate-you/816269)
**Author:** [@Lizard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lizard)\ **Replies:** 261\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-culture-tropes-that-infuriate-you/816269 "2018-07-23T04:00:58Z")
This thread was inspired by my answer to the other one in this forum about offensive ads. Something I have always found annoying is the Big Dumb Average Guy, who appears in both the sitcoms and ads. This is a very old th… --- ## [Interesting way of cutting an onion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-way-of-cutting-an-onion/818246)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interesting-way-of-cutting-an-onion/818246 "2018-07-23T01:58:23Z")
Chopping the onion in mid-air while holding it in your hand. I saw this on the PBS cooking show “My Greek Table” with Diane Kochilas. I searched for a video that would show it because I didn’t think I’d be able to descri… --- ## [Not Known that Eric Clapton was in Derek and the Dominoes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-known-that-eric-clapton-was-in-derek-and-the-dominoes/818213)
**Author:** [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2018, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-known-that-eric-clapton-was-in-derek-and-the-dominoes/818213 "2018-07-23T01:30:46Z")
We watched the other night the somewhat interesting\* documentary Eric Clapton: Life in 12 Bars. One thing that popped out was how poorly the Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs album as well as the single Layla did suppo… --- ## [What "Get Smart" episode am I remembering?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-get-smart-episode-am-i-remembering/818388)
**Author:** [@F.U.Shakespeare](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/F.U.Shakespeare)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-get-smart-episode-am-i-remembering/818388 "2018-07-22T22:26:44Z")
I’ve searched imdb and wiki, and can’t find a description of the scene I’m remembering. It may have been small enough portion of the plot that it doesn’t show up in episode capsule descriptions. Max has been framed for … --- ## [Something I don’t like about Jeopardy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-i-don-t-like-about-jeopardy/818180)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-i-don-t-like-about-jeopardy/818180 "2018-07-22T22:09:25Z")
Today (7/18/18) Ryan Fenster gave an answer to a Dailey Double question and at first got it wrong. In the process of trying to correct himself Alex says “no!” Alex then goes on to explain you can’t correct yourself afte… --- ## [Songs with very famous backup singers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-very-famous-backup-singers/434861)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 202\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-with-very-famous-backup-singers/434861 "2018-07-22T18:24:41Z")
In memory of John Stewart (“Gold” with backup singer Stevie Nicks) My daughter and I were listing some of these songs the other night, and I thought it would make an interesting thread, so here it is. A few examples t… --- ## [Song Lyric Lines as They Were (Probably) Intended](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-lines-as-they-were-probably-intended/818380)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-lines-as-they-were-probably-intended/818380 "2018-07-22T16:49:30Z")
The rhyme typically gives it away...e.g. The Band - "The Shape I'm In" Now two young kids might start a ruckus You know they feel you trying to \[del\]shuck\[/del\] fuck us Oh, you don't know the shape I'm in ---- Sam C… --- ## [What are the great tracks that rock radio missed?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-great-tracks-that-rock-radio-missed/818186)
**Author:** [@Cardinal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardinal)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-great-tracks-that-rock-radio-missed/818186 "2018-07-22T12:37:14Z")
I listened to rock radio until I could name almost anything they played, and sometimes the year of release. I had to hear Springsteen’s “Thunder Road” on Ricky Gervais’s podcast, because rock radio doesn’t play it. What… --- ## [What French pop song did my college instructor use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-french-pop-song-did-my-college-instructor-use/818328)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-french-pop-song-did-my-college-instructor-use/818328 "2018-07-22T09:22:46Z")
30 years ago when I was taking introductory French in college, I had an instructor who was actually from France. I recall at one point he was teaching us a particular tense and he gave us the lyrics to a pop song which u… --- ## [Buffy vs Angel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-vs-angel/817855)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-vs-angel/817855 "2018-07-22T05:50:28Z")
Which show did you like better? --- ## [Buffy reboot?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-reboot/818361)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/buffy-reboot/818361 "2018-07-22T03:30:53Z")
Link. Is this a good idea? --- ## [Horns of Plenty](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horns-of-plenty/818358)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2018, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horns-of-plenty/818358 "2018-07-22T01:42:20Z")
I’m an amateur mushroom forager–like, there are about three species I’m confident enough to identify and eat. Of those, far and away my favorite are horns of plenty (aka black trumpets or the delightfully named “trumpet … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=599) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=601)