# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=703 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 704 --- ## [Hendrix and Clapton on same album?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hendrix-and-clapton-on-same-album/338423)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hendrix-and-clapton-on-same-album/338423 "2017-08-26T02:26:58Z")
A radio station was playing a variety of Stephen Stills songs across his career the other day, and it reminded me of his first solo album. He brought in Eric Clapton on “Go Back Home” and Jimi Hendrix on “Old Times Good… --- ## [Star Wars for a 4-year-old? Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-for-a-4-year-old-help/777317)
**Author:** [@gonzoron](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzoron)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-for-a-4-year-old-help/777317 "2017-08-25T19:52:46Z")
Background: So, it might be an understatement to say I’m a Star Wars fan. It’s been part of my DNA since age 7, which was 1983. I’m also a somewhat obsessive collector (with a very accommodating wife) so there’s A LOT … --- ## [King & I Question: Do Buddhists really ask Buddha for favors?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-i-question-do-buddhists-really-ask-buddha-for-favors/794593)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/king-i-question-do-buddhists-really-ask-buddha-for-favors/794593 "2017-08-25T19:12:20Z")
I stumbled onto KING AND I for the umpteenth time while channel surfing recently and watched the part where the King prays to Buddha for help. (Same scene from an amateur stage production.) Later in the “Small House o… --- ## [song sampling "the brave little toaster"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-sampling-the-brave-little-toaster/90615)
**Author:** [@epraz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/epraz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-sampling-the-brave-little-toaster/90615 "2017-08-25T18:48:46Z")
About 4 years ago or so, there was a song on the radio that extensively sampled the movie “the brave little toaster.” Does anyone know the artist or title of this song? any help would be appreciated. --- ## [How many hours to paint the Mona Lisa?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-hours-to-paint-the-mona-lisa/791056)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-hours-to-paint-the-mona-lisa/791056 "2017-08-25T17:41:23Z")
Well really, the Mona Lisa is very small. Still, how long does it take to paint a fair-sized portrait? --- ## [How much of the Rubaiyat is Khayyam and how much Fitzgerald?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-the-rubaiyat-is-khayyam-and-how-much-fitzgerald/794414)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-much-of-the-rubaiyat-is-khayyam-and-how-much-fitzgerald/794414 "2017-08-25T16:37:57Z")
Most of us when we think of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam think of the Edward Fitzgerald translation. Lines like A Flask of Wine, a Book of Verse - and Thou Beside me singing in the Wilderness - And Wilderness is Parad… --- ## [What was the point of The Monkees? Why were they popular?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-point-of-the-monkees-why-were-they-popular/794051)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 3:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-point-of-the-monkees-why-were-they-popular/794051 "2017-08-25T15:12:37Z")
Having read a little bit about them, they seem like they were the Mili Vanilli of the 1960s, except that they were up-front about being fake from the beginning; it seems they were the creation of advertisers, basically, … --- ## [Jay Thomas dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-thomas-dead/794602)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 1:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jay-thomas-dead/794602 "2017-08-25T13:50:47Z")
While I did see him on Cheers and Murphy Brown, I mainly remember him for his yearly telling of his Lone Ranger story on Letterman. --- ## [Grade/Review all the Star Wars films](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grade-review-all-the-star-wars-films/794179)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/grade-review-all-the-star-wars-films/794179 "2017-08-25T12:42:22Z")
I was inspired by the other thread to post my own thoughts about all eight (live action) films in the Star Wars franchise. I’ll post my thoughts and rankings/grades first; I’d love if you guys also did the same. Phantom… --- ## [Jimi's vocals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jimis-vocals/794430)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jimis-vocals/794430 "2017-08-25T01:56:16Z")
A couple days ago I was roped into a temporary conversation with a total dunderhead friend of a friend who tried to foist on me that “Hendrix could never sing.” I tried to explain to the young imbecile that his vocals w… --- ## [Does anybody know exactly how to make ARBY's potato cakes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-know-exactly-how-to-make-arbys-potato-cakes/445971)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anybody-know-exactly-how-to-make-arbys-potato-cakes/445971 "2017-08-25T01:50:18Z")
I love those things so much,but I just can’t figure out how to do it the same I can make the horsey sauce, but I can’t figure out the cakes. Size of Potato piece or cut, oil temp, binder, dredge? Par-bake or par-microwa… --- ## [Twin Peaks - The Return Part 15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-peaks-the-return-part-15/794247)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2017, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-peaks-the-return-part-15/794247 "2017-08-25T01:01:13Z")
Wow, Ed and Norma for the win! That was very well done. --- ## [Thomas Meehan died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thomas-meehan-died/794616)
**Author:** [@Exapno\_Mapcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Exapno_Mapcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thomas-meehan-died/794616 "2017-08-24T23:48:55Z")
Most people, if they’ve ever heard of Thomas Meehan, know him because he wrote the books of “Annie,” “The Producers” and “Hairspray,” which not only won him three Tony Awards but also the distinction of being the only b… --- ## [Rapper cancels concerts after bragging about staring directly at eclipse](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rapper-cancels-concerts-after-bragging-about-staring-directly-at-eclipse/794576)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 11:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rapper-cancels-concerts-after-bragging-about-staring-directly-at-eclipse/794576 "2017-08-24T23:33:37Z")
Joey Bada$$'s wise logic: “This ain’t the first solar eclipse and I’m pretty sure our ancestors ain’t have no fancy eyewear. Also pretty sure they ain’t all go blind.” Well, the next day, he cancelled three performance… --- ## [Magic club for 3-5 graders: thoughts?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-club-for-3-5-graders-thoughts/794604)
**Author:** [@Left\_Hand\_of\_Dorkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Left_Hand_of_Dorkness)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/magic-club-for-3-5-graders-thoughts/794604 "2017-08-24T23:18:58Z")
Starting Monday, I’m running a magic club for 10 kids ages 8-11. The club will have 9 one-hour sessions. I’ve run this club in the past, and my general philosophy is to minimize props: I want to teach the kids to do tri… --- ## [talk show guests](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-show-guests/794410)
**Author:** [@SuntanLotion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SuntanLotion)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/talk-show-guests/794410 "2017-08-24T20:00:27Z")
Theres been many talk shows where a guest was just funny, engaging, etc. Do you recall any where the guest was just boring, too quiet, or obnoxious? --- ## [Best soda flavors? Especially not famous ones.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-soda-flavors-especially-not-famous-ones/794242)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-soda-flavors-especially-not-famous-ones/794242 "2017-08-24T17:50:56Z")
I’m basically excluding Coca-cola, Pepsi, and whatever you feel are major brands. You don’t have to exclude them, but I have a fondness for flavors outside the big brands. I highly recommend: Faygo Candy Apple - really… --- ## [Ultra-Meta Tag-Team (Marvel vs DC)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ultra-meta-tag-team-marvel-vs-dc/793976)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ultra-meta-tag-team-marvel-vs-dc/793976 "2017-08-24T15:22:58Z")
Superman and Captain Marvel vs Sentry and Hyperion. Which would win? --- ## [Recommend me some (no too) horror movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-no-too-horror-movies/794243)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-no-too-horror-movies/794243 "2017-08-24T15:08:49Z")
I’ve never watched a lot of horror movies. There is too much bad stuff out there to chance my movie watching time on. That said, I have seen some good ones. Hide and Seek, Cabin in the Woods, etc. Lately I’ve been in t… --- ## [Phrase from "Cherokee Boogie," hard to make out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phrase-from-cherokee-boogie-hard-to-make-out/794520)
**Author:** [@Gary\_T](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_T)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/phrase-from-cherokee-boogie-hard-to-make-out/794520 "2017-08-24T15:06:09Z")
I’d like to know what Moon Mullican is singing here, since he co-wrote the song. “His tom-tom beats ???” Sounds like “oh (or ol’) chief (or cheat?) McCloud” to me, but that doesn’t make sense. It’s right at 1:40 here. H… --- ## ["Return of the Jedi" sucked](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-jedi-sucked/681580)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/return-of-the-jedi-sucked/681580 "2017-08-24T14:56:10Z")
Super Awesome Girlfriend and I have introduced our Small Ones to the “Star Wars” series. At 8 and 9 we figured they were more than old enough to handle the awesomeness. I’d always remembered “Return of the Jedi” as the… --- ## [Irony About Me: Welcome to Night Vale music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irony-about-me-welcome-to-night-vale-music/794560)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 2:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/irony-about-me-welcome-to-night-vale-music/794560 "2017-08-24T14:34:13Z")
One of my favorite podcasts is Welcome To Night Vale. Every “broadcast” contains a ‘weather’ section wherein they introduce lesser known artists. Last night I was listening to an earlier episode where they played a Tom … --- ## [Best of the Beatle](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-of-the-beatle/793979)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-of-the-beatle/793979 "2017-08-24T14:17:33Z")
Not a misprint. I’m looking for your favorite song from each of the Fab Four after the Fab Four were no more…and if you want to throw in your favorite Pete Best song, go for it. Paul- A tie between “Mull Of Kintyre” an… --- ## [Where to eat in Salt Lake City](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-eat-in-salt-lake-city/794367)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-to-eat-in-salt-lake-city/794367 "2017-08-24T11:21:18Z")
Tonight we are passing through SLC and staying at the Royal Garden Inn, 154 West 600 South. We have been advised to not eat there, so where should we eat? It should be within walking distance for older people, please. --- ## [Game of Thrones 7.05 "Eastwatch" 8/13/17 \[Show Discussion\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-7-05-eastwatch-8-13-17-show-discussion/793585)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 449\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 4:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-7-05-eastwatch-8-13-17-show-discussion/793585 "2017-08-24T04:19:16Z")
7.01 “Dragonstone” 7.02 “Stormborn” 7.03 “The Queen’s Justice” 7.04 “The Spoils of War” This is the discussion thread for the show on its own. The books do not exist in this thread. Open discussion for the books/show… --- ## [Valerian. Anyone seen it. (Open Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valerian-anyone-seen-it-open-spoilers/792467)
**Author:** [@Larry\_Borgia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Borgia)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/valerian-anyone-seen-it-open-spoilers/792467 "2017-08-24T03:35:24Z")
Given that this is tanking at the box office, I’m not surprised there isn’t a thread. I saw it the other day and actually liked it, though I admit it is deeply flawed and not for everyone. . . . . Things I liked: T… --- ## [Musicians: Billy Joel sounds in this song?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-billy-joel-sounds-in-this-song/794501)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2017, 1:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-billy-joel-sounds-in-this-song/794501 "2017-08-24T01:00:03Z")
In the song “You’re My Home” on the Piano Man album, what instruments am I hearing at: A) The repeat of the opening. There are four bars of music, like some kind of steel sounding six-string guitar, or very crisp soundi… --- ## [Another "help me find this movie" - thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-help-me-find-this-movie-thread/794470)
**Author:** [@Septima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Septima)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-help-me-find-this-movie-thread/794470 "2017-08-23T19:58:05Z")
Some friends of mine and I were discussing “40 days and 40 nights” (can’t remember how we got there), and from there the conversation drifted to how depictions of rape in movies and other media is usually completely spli… --- ## [Kosher salt, not Jewish, why should I?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kosher-salt-not-jewish-why-should-i/794263)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kosher-salt-not-jewish-why-should-i/794263 "2017-08-23T18:19:08Z")
So it seems all the Kool Kids are promoting Kosher salt nowadays, from daytime TV cooking shows through to the uber-cool websites: it has to be KOSHER salt or nothing. But why? Does kosher salt have different/better q… --- ## [If we can't eat grass (Thai vegetabels)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-we-cant-eat-grass-thai-vegetabels/792959)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2017, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-we-cant-eat-grass-thai-vegetabels/792959 "2017-08-23T18:15:07Z")
So we can’t eat grass. But my Thai wife is always bringing home some strange leafs to eat, most of which are delicious. Pak Boong, Dom Loong, etc. One type of ivy complete with the curly tendrils. Check out these photos… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=702) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=704)