# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=721 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 722 --- ## [Downward Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downward-dog/788689)
**Author:** [@Patx2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Patx2)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/downward-dog/788689 "2017-07-05T21:44:17Z")
This started on ABC a few weeks ago. Is anyone watching it? I like it, I don’t recognize the cast, I love the dog, but I find it hard not to love any dog. I wanted to love it, and I don’t, but I think it’s enjoyable. It … --- ## [Queen: 70s vs. 80s material](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-70s-vs-80s-material/790389)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/queen-70s-vs-80s-material/790389 "2017-07-05T21:26:19Z")
Which era of Queen do you prefer? The 70s era or 80s period? While I feel the 70s had stronger songs, the 80s had stronger and more iconic albums. While I enjoy both, with the 70s I only listen to the hits, whereas in t… --- ## [Name this song, please](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-this-song-please/790546)
**Author:** [@california\_jobcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/california_jobcase)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 9:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-this-song-please/790546 "2017-07-05T21:25:48Z")
The song is from the early eighties if I remember correctly. It’s a whiny introspective piece where the guy sings a a few lines of Dan Fogelberg-esque lyrics, followed by a few bars of harp and orchestra, then back to a… --- ## [Echo Falls White Fruit Fusion - AVOID!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/echo-falls-white-fruit-fusion-avoid/790560)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/echo-falls-white-fruit-fusion-avoid/790560 "2017-07-05T20:32:40Z")
I won a bottle of this rubbish in a charity raffle. It’s supposed to be ‘with white peach & mango natural flavours’. Looking on the back it says, ‘natural flavours with fruit extracts’ and ‘contains sulphites, milk’. WT… --- ## [The Beguiled (movie remake)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-beguiled-movie-remake/790424)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUB)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-beguiled-movie-remake/790424 "2017-07-05T19:55:54Z")
Anyone else seen or planning to see this? I saw it yesterday and the one word that sticks out in my mind is “unnecessary”. I have nothing against remakes / reboots in principal. Sometimes they’re better than the origina… --- ## [Yet another "ID this song" thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-id-this-song-thread/790547)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yet-another-id-this-song-thread/790547 "2017-07-05T18:32:05Z")
I believe this song was a minor hit in the late 1980s (maybe 1988?). It reminded me a lot of Aretha Franklin’s and George Michael’s duet “I Knew You were Waiting” from about the same period. I believe the song in quest… --- ## [Could Calvin eat a xenomorph?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-calvin-eat-a-xenomorph/790186)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/could-calvin-eat-a-xenomorph/790186 "2017-07-05T17:09:09Z")
Just saw a dumb but fun horror movie, Life. Like the Alien pre-prequel, it featured fun aliens and dumb humans. In Life, a martian called Calvin (seriously) eats people. It’s basically a smart flying starfish that is ma… --- ## [In which a NYTimes Wedding Announcement renders me indignant at Millenials ;-)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-a-nytimes-wedding-announcement-renders-me-indignant-at-millenials/789826)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-a-nytimes-wedding-announcement-renders-me-indignant-at-millenials/789826 "2017-07-05T15:52:53Z")
See here: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/23/fashion/weddings/in-a-relationship-but-not-out-just-yet.html?action=click&contentCollection=fashion®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=8&pgtype=se… --- ## [Which is more important for actresses, beauty or ability](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-more-important-for-actresses-beauty-or-ability/789882)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-is-more-important-for-actresses-beauty-or-ability/789882 "2017-07-05T15:36:12Z")
So if an actress wants to succeed in Hollywood is her figure or her acting ability more likely to get her the part? Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk --- ## [What the name for this movie promo gimmick?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-name-for-this-movie-promo-gimmick/790525)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-name-for-this-movie-promo-gimmick/790525 "2017-07-05T15:32:02Z")
Saw the latest example in a promo for the new Ape movie. It goes like this: WINNER (snippet of action) TAKES (another snippet) ALL (more action). It really is overdone, and is painfully unoriginal. --- ## [Who wins?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wins/790537)
**Author:** [@TheSundial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheSundial)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-wins/790537 "2017-07-05T15:14:01Z")
These three men fight to the death in a five-star Manhattan hotel. All weapons allowed. No using any weapons from the exterior of the hotel including sniper rifles. James Bond (1995 Pierce Brosnan Bond) vs. Hitman … --- ## [Book: Van Halen Rising - a scholarly fanboy rock bio](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-van-halen-rising-a-scholarly-fanboy-rock-bio/779644)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-van-halen-rising-a-scholarly-fanboy-rock-bio/779644 "2017-07-05T14:09:25Z")
Link to Kindle edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VXGDEGM/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?\_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 What do you get when an academic historian is also a gushing Van Halen fanboy? This book is meticuoulsly resear… --- ## [Remember old advertising jingles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-old-advertising-jingles/719795)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/remember-old-advertising-jingles/719795 "2017-07-05T13:23:28Z")
Such as: Say the magic words, say “Mission Pak” And it’s on its merry way; No gift so bright, so gay, so right, It’s the Mission Pak magic way. To find your nearest Mission Pak store Call ADams 2-5984…Now! \* or: C… --- ## [Your food 4th](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-food-4th/790461)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-food-4th/790461 "2017-07-05T04:45:48Z")
So, what are my fellow Merkins planning food-wise for the holiday? Big family dinners? Picnics? Burgers and brats? What’s on the menu? The animals hate fireworks, so we’ll be staying home and keeping them calm. The main… --- ## [Gordon Ramsay Just Broke MasterChef For Me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gordon-ramsay-just-broke-masterchef-for-me/789677)
**Author:** [@Fenris](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fenris)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2017, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gordon-ramsay-just-broke-masterchef-for-me/789677 "2017-07-05T03:04:05Z")
Ok, I’ve never been all that impressed with MasterChef, but it’s been a pleasant enough diversion. But for some reason, the most recent episode of MasterChef stretched my suspension of disbelief too far. The contestant… --- ## [Am I the only one who finds Sgt. Pepper's overrated?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-finds-sgt-peppers-overrated/785742)
**Author:** [@Reddy\_Mercury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reddy_Mercury)\ **Replies:** 153\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-finds-sgt-peppers-overrated/785742 "2017-07-04T23:00:08Z")
Bear in mind: I’m 26, so I wasn’t around for 1967. That said, I love “classic” rock, especially psychedelic rock. I enjoy The Beatles. The Stones are my favorite band. However, when I look at the records of 1967 - Surr… --- ## [Songs about the 4th of July](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-the-4th-of-july/790447)
**Author:** [@Tilt-A-Whirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tilt-A-Whirl)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-about-the-4th-of-july/790447 "2017-07-04T22:34:57Z")
Hi!- After years of lurking, I’m finally jumping in. Looking forward to the goat. The 4th of July is a fun holiday, but it seems to inspire sad, or at least melancholy songs. Aimee Mann’s “4th of July” is certainly a … --- ## [Using Bacon to season beans. Raw or precook?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-bacon-to-season-beans-raw-or-precook/790481)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 9:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/using-bacon-to-season-beans-raw-or-precook/790481 "2017-07-04T21:58:22Z")
Planning on seasoned butter beans tomorrow along with steak and baked sweet potato. I can’t recall if my grandmother precooked the bacon? I don’t mean fully cooked. Just make it sizzle in the pan, brown the edges, and r… --- ## [Churchill (2017 film) (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/churchill-2017-film-spoilers/790455)
**Author:** [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/churchill-2017-film-spoilers/790455 "2017-07-04T20:59:46Z")
As anyone else seen this movie? Brain Cox plays the titular character in the period immediately before D-Day. I thought it would be a good companion piece to Ike: Countdown to D-day, with Tom Selleck. I went in with no… --- ## [What state were the Beverly Hillbillies originally from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-state-were-the-beverly-hillbillies-originally-from/259953)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-state-were-the-beverly-hillbillies-originally-from/259953 "2017-07-04T18:58:45Z")
Was it ever explicitly stated? My top three guesses would be Arkansas, Tennessee, or Kentucky. --- ## [Movie where Jack Nicholson was Playing Himself](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-where-jack-nicholson-was-playing-himself/790466)
**Author:** [@Marci\_Al](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marci_Al)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-where-jack-nicholson-was-playing-himself/790466 "2017-07-04T17:48:56Z")
This is an opinion poll, unless there’s someone here who knows the real Jack. Mine is a toss up between “Heartburn” and “Ironweed.” I would have loved to say “Witches of Eastwick” though. --- ## [American Gods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-gods/785561)
**Author:** [@dasmoocher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dasmoocher)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/american-gods/785561 "2017-07-04T17:13:39Z")
Just watched the first episode on xfinity on demand. Not for the squeamish and be careful who you meet online–yes, they do that scene. --- ## [The Circle: just seen it (OPEN SPOILERS)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-circle-just-seen-it-open-spoilers/790474)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-circle-just-seen-it-open-spoilers/790474 "2017-07-04T17:12:50Z")
Anyone else see this film starring Emma Watson and Tom Hanks, with a fine farewell performance from Bill Paxton? Watson stars as a young woman who is offered a job at an internet company called The Circle (it’s clearly… --- ## [You weird fanwanks.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-weird-fanwanks/790292)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 11:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-weird-fanwanks/790292 "2017-07-04T11:09:45Z")
I’ll go first: The folks on Game of Thrones are basically stupid. They have thousands of years of recorded history, yet, the are still riding around on horses and fighting with swords. I still watch though. … --- ## [Best films containing lots of famous actors before their peaks or near enough to.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-films-containing-lots-of-famous-actors-before-their-peaks-or-near-enough-to/788754)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-films-containing-lots-of-famous-actors-before-their-peaks-or-near-enough-to/788754 "2017-07-04T05:00:14Z")
I give you The Bounty (1984) Anthony Hopkins Mel Gibson Daniel Day Lewis (!) Liam Neeson (!) Laurence Olivier …man this movie is the ultimate trivia question (Yes Larry is after his peak… still) Same with Edward Fo… --- ## [IMDB's list of "most popular show set in every state (plus DC)"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imdbs-list-of-most-popular-show-set-in-every-state-plus-dc/790421)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/imdbs-list-of-most-popular-show-set-in-every-state-plus-dc/790421 "2017-07-04T04:31:00Z")
Has anyone seen this? They list what they consider the most popular show housed in each state. Full list here. I disagree with a few. For instance, “Stranger Things” for Indiana? I would have thought “One Day at a Time,”… --- ## [Releasing a summer-type blockbuster action movie around Christmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/releasing-a-summer-type-blockbuster-action-movie-around-christmas/790378)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/releasing-a-summer-type-blockbuster-action-movie-around-christmas/790378 "2017-07-04T03:20:43Z")
Suppose that a studio releases a action-combat blockbuster movie, the type typically seen around summer (i.e., the Dark Knight type,) around Christmas when most folks are looking for cheery-holiday festive stuff. Would t… --- ## [Cosplay Help!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosplay-help/790468)
**Author:** [@Taylie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taylie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 2:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cosplay-help/790468 "2017-07-04T02:50:16Z")
Hello all! I will be attending a con in a couple days and am going as LeVar Burton in his role as host of Reading Rainbow. I will be holding books, obviously, but in order to be more obvious I had wanted to incorporate… --- ## [I see Garfunkel and Simon in concert](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-see-garfunkel-and-simon-in-concert/790310)
**Author:** [@Qadgop\_the\_Mercotan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Qadgop_the_Mercotan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2017, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-see-garfunkel-and-simon-in-concert/790310 "2017-07-04T02:14:54Z")
This year I finally got to see Garfunkel and Simon in concert. :smiley: But I didn’t see them at the same time. :frowning: Art Garfunkel visited Milwaukee this past January, and the Mrs. and I went to see him. We … --- ## [Beach reading please, fiction, no sci-fi or bodice rippers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-reading-please-fiction-no-sci-fi-or-bodice-rippers/790448)
**Author:** [@DummyGladHands](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DummyGladHands)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beach-reading-please-fiction-no-sci-fi-or-bodice-rippers/790448 "2017-07-03T20:45:06Z")
I would love some suggestions, about to buy my beach books!!! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=720) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=722)