# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=725 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 726 --- ## [Vocal Isolation Compilations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vocal-isolation-compilations/789894)
**Author:** [@FoieGrasIsEvil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FoieGrasIsEvil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2017, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vocal-isolation-compilations/789894 "2017-06-26T07:19:27Z")
So…as my health condition progresses, I have taken to listening to vocal isolation tracks from some of my favorite artists. The ones that are dead make me feel like I am listening to a voice from the grave, since minus t… --- ## [Renewed and Cancelled](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renewed-and-cancelled/789430)
**Author:** [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/renewed-and-cancelled/789430 "2017-06-25T20:37:36Z")
I just saw a list announcing which television series have been renewed or cancelled for next season. http://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/2017-tv-show-cancellations-renewals.html/?a=viewall Grey’s Anatomy is still o… --- ## [Favorite Reggae Song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-reggae-song/789716)
**Author:** [@NetTrekker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NetTrekker)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 2:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-reggae-song/789716 "2017-06-25T14:21:39Z")
I’ve never been a big fan of the genre (tropical vibes notwithstanding) but I just stumbled onto a reggae song that has become my favorite (you will be amazed): What's yours? --- ## [The \_Wild Cards\_ books -- I wrote a song!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-_wild-cards_-books-i-wrote-a-song/789816)
**Author:** [@tracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tracer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2017, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-_wild-cards_-books-i-wrote-a-song/789816 "2017-06-25T06:36:12Z")
The last line of “Thirty Minutes Over Broadway!” describes the accidental release of the Wild Card virus thusly: When I first read that sentence in 1989, I heard music in my head. So, in 2017, I expanded it into a com… --- ## [Alicia Keys song is the same as...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alicia-keys-song-is-the-same-as/789725)
**Author:** [@Peanuthead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Peanuthead)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alicia-keys-song-is-the-same-as/789725 "2017-06-24T20:07:27Z")
I could not identify a single Alicia Keys song if my life depended on it, but while channel surfing tonight I caught her singing “Fallin’” and I can swear I’ve heard that same piano in another song from long ago. I even … --- ## [Alone on History Channel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alone-on-history-channel/789748)
**Author:** [@flaming\_yawn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flaming_yawn)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alone-on-history-channel/789748 "2017-06-24T19:00:26Z")
Anyone watching this season of Alone? 7 teams dropped off on a bear, cougar and wolf populated island in Canada? The contestants prep for weeks before going extreme camping to see who will last the longest, winner gets … --- ## [I thought I knew that voice.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-thought-i-knew-that-voice/789659)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-thought-i-knew-that-voice/789659 "2017-06-24T16:11:33Z")
Jay Silverheels played Charlie Redcloud on the episode of Wanted Dead or Alive I watched tonight. --- ## [Name that youth fiction book in one scene!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-youth-fiction-book-in-one-scene/788898)
**Author:** [@The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Devil_s_Grandmother)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-that-youth-fiction-book-in-one-scene/788898 "2017-06-24T13:32:57Z")
Youth fiction, I may have read this between the ages of 9-12, but might have been earlier. Maybe 1976-1980, but the book was probably written earlier. It was about a orphan girl who is adopted by an elderly farming coup… --- ## [Help Me Find Pure Escapist Fantasy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-pure-escapist-fantasy/789630)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 1:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-pure-escapist-fantasy/789630 "2017-06-24T13:01:40Z")
I’m stressed out and have just arranged for a week long staycation. I’m hoping to do very little of value during this time. I’m seeking fun, escapist movies, TV, books, video games - anything that pulls me out of reality… --- ## [Absolutely badass old poems](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/absolutely-badass-old-poems/691382)
**Author:** [@Oedipus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oedipus)\ **Replies:** 131\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2017, 7:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/absolutely-badass-old-poems/691382 "2017-06-24T07:28:53Z")
Hey guys! I’m doing a little personal project and I’m looking for some badass old poems to use. I was started on this by a Lord Byron poem and was looking for things similar to it. Lord Bryron in The Destruction of Senn… --- ## [My Amazon book reviews seem to have disappeared](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-amazon-book-reviews-seem-to-have-disappeared/789706)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-amazon-book-reviews-seem-to-have-disappeared/789706 "2017-06-23T21:19:20Z")
I wrote 20 or so over the past few years, and can’t find any of them now, even looking back many pages to the first-posted review of several books I know I wrote about. What gives? Are they purged from time to time? --- ## [Best whiskey to make a whiskey sour?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-whiskey-to-make-a-whiskey-sour/788725)
**Author:** [@boffking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boffking)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-whiskey-to-make-a-whiskey-sour/788725 "2017-06-23T19:49:58Z")
I often make whiskey sours when I have friends over. I’ve been using Canadian Club, but I’d like to try other brands. I always make the drinks with fresh lemon juice, not sour mix. Any recommendations? --- ## [Electric daisy, aka buzz button, aka toothache cress](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-daisy-aka-buzz-button-aka-toothache-cress/789619)
**Author:** [@araminty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/araminty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-daisy-aka-buzz-button-aka-toothache-cress/789619 "2017-06-23T19:43:06Z")
I found this little plant (Acmella oleracea) in a tray of wilty herb seedlings at the supermarket. Never having heard of it, I thought I’d buy it as not, and stuck it in a pot. It’s growing beautifully, obviously appreci… --- ## [The Gong Show is back](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gong-show-is-back/789551)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 6:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-gong-show-is-back/789551 "2017-06-23T18:54:48Z")
ABC is bringing back The Gong Show Thursday night, and one of the acts is somebody I met while I was working the gate at the Portland Pride festival this last weekend-The Unipiper! At the Pridefest he was decked out as … --- ## [What's better wine? 2017 cheap plonk or what's on a 1300 nobleman's table](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-better-wine-2017-cheap-plonk-or-whats-on-a-1300-noblemans-table/789626)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-better-wine-2017-cheap-plonk-or-whats-on-a-1300-noblemans-table/789626 "2017-06-23T18:16:28Z")
I’m not a fine of wine, but am curious, what is the better wine, that which somebody with an eye for wines can pick out of an off-license for a fiver, or that that would be available to senior nobles in England in 1300? … --- ## [What type of salad do you make at a salad bar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-salad-do-you-make-at-a-salad-bar/789321)
**Author:** [@Lakai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lakai)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-type-of-salad-do-you-make-at-a-salad-bar/789321 "2017-06-23T16:17:52Z")
Looking for ideas on how not to make a horrible tasting salad. The last salad I tried to make was all lettuce and three slices of tomato. It wasn’t that good. --- ## [Movies that were obvious set ups for future franchises.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-were-obvious-set-ups-for-future-franchises/789578)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-that-were-obvious-set-ups-for-future-franchises/789578 "2017-06-23T15:31:47Z")
I watch The Accountant recently and if ever there was a movie that was a set up for future movies, this was it. I don’t expect much from action movies. Fights, good triumphing over evil, fights were good triumphs over ev… --- ## [Batman Mask of the Phantasm on Blu Ray](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batman-mask-of-the-phantasm-on-blu-ray/789652)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batman-mask-of-the-phantasm-on-blu-ray/789652 "2017-06-23T15:16:59Z")
The best Batman Movie (yes, it really is) is finally getting an HD Blu Ray release next month. Some details here. I know most people stream these days but I still buy Blu rays and I’m excited. --- ## [What was this show from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-show-from/789576)
**Author:** [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 6:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-show-from/789576 "2017-06-23T06:18:20Z")
I once saw a show that I think was part of a series, like Twilight Zone, Night Gallery, or Amazing Stories. It was possible in the 80’s when new. I don’t remember the title of this episode. It involved an unfortunate … --- ## [Who performed Ave Maria in the West Wing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-performed-ave-maria-in-the-west-wing/232266)
**Author:** [@maikai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maikai)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-performed-ave-maria-in-the-west-wing/232266 "2017-06-23T05:50:51Z")
In the episode “THE CRACKPOTS AND THESE WOMEN” Josh is listening to the Ave Maria. Does anyone know which version it is? The only information I cold find is that whatever version it is, it’s on the The Ave Maria album. --- ## [The most recent incarnation of The Gong Show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-recent-incarnation-of-the-gong-show/789662)
**Author:** [@oliversarmy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/oliversarmy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-recent-incarnation-of-the-gong-show/789662 "2017-06-23T02:49:35Z")
I just ran across this train wreck. The celebrity judges tonight are Ken Jeong, a remarkably thin Zach Galifianakis and Will Arnett. And the host is obviously Mike Myers in prosthetics. Everybody knows this. Right? And,… --- ## [Major characters killed off sitcoms but not because of the actor's death.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-characters-killed-off-sitcoms-but-not-because-of-the-actors-death/785379)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/major-characters-killed-off-sitcoms-but-not-because-of-the-actors-death/785379 "2017-06-23T01:08:26Z")
Deaths of major characters on sitcoms are fairly rare but obviously they do happen. Off the top of my head, there’s Edith from “All In The Family”, Colonel Blake from MAS\*H and James Evans (the dad) on “Good Times”. Jo… --- ## [Any Recent Horror Movies With Unambiguously Happy Endings?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recent-horror-movies-with-unambiguously-happy-endings/789268)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2017, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-recent-horror-movies-with-unambiguously-happy-endings/789268 "2017-06-23T00:00:23Z")
I’ve seen threads asking for movies where evil triumphs. In my experience, most modern horror movies end with evil triumphant or, at best, evil still alive. Michael Myers and Jason are never really dead, the demon is nev… --- ## [Great Songs That Refuse To Die](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-songs-that-refuse-to-die/787934)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/great-songs-that-refuse-to-die/787934 "2017-06-22T23:16:42Z")
Is it just me, or is “(What’s So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love and Understanding”, written by Nick Lowe and made popular by Elvis Costello, slowly but steadfastly headed for classic status? If so, I couldn’t be happier…defini… --- ## [Fear the Walking Dead: 3.04 "100" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fear-the-walking-dead-3-04-100-open-spoilers/789343)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fear-the-walking-dead-3-04-100-open-spoilers/789343 "2017-06-22T19:28:55Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] A mysterious character searches for purpose and becomes tied to the struggle over a resource. \[/QUOTE\] Drew Scott and two surprise cast members are on Talking Dead. --- ## [Yoko Ono Will Receive Songwriting Credit on John Lennon's 'Imagine'](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yoko-ono-will-receive-songwriting-credit-on-john-lennons-imagine/789060)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/yoko-ono-will-receive-songwriting-credit-on-john-lennons-imagine/789060 "2017-06-22T17:34:33Z")
Yoko Ono Will Receive Songwriting Credit on John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ Hmmmmmm… --- ## [Healthy meals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthy-meals/789614)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/healthy-meals/789614 "2017-06-22T17:13:15Z")
Mrs. L.A. was told to avoid fats after having been in the hospital. Coincidentally, I had been trying to ‘cook healthy’ for a few weeks before she got sick. I think everyone who reads my posts knows that I like nice gr… --- ## [How many jars of Jelly, Jam or Preserves is in your Fridge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-jars-of-jelly-jam-or-preserves-is-in-your-fridge/789438)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-jars-of-jelly-jam-or-preserves-is-in-your-fridge/789438 "2017-06-22T16:37:39Z")
Buttered Toast & jelly is part of my breakfast every morning. If we cook biscuits for dinner then I want butter & jelly with them. My dad was the same way. I keep three varieties in the fridge, Grape & Plum jelly and St… --- ## [TV/movie characters who would not get along](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-movie-characters-who-would-not-get-along/789461)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-movie-characters-who-would-not-get-along/789461 "2017-06-22T14:48:48Z")
On Channel 4.2 in the Los Angeles area, there have been promos recently for episodes of \*The Rockford Files \* and Columbo. Now that’s some juxtaposition! The voice-over says, “Columbo follows Rockford.” Now how about th… --- ## [Face Off -- Divide and Conquer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/face-off-divide-and-conquer/789563)
**Author:** [@Finagle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Finagle)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2017, 2:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/face-off-divide-and-conquer/789563 "2017-06-22T14:19:00Z")
It’s a new season of Face-Off and they’ve once again munged with the format. This season, the teams are divided into two development “houses” that have to compete against each other. Each week, each house picks a new f… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=724) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=726)