# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=754 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 755 --- ## [Bob Dylan just won the Nobel Prize for literature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-dylan-just-won-the-nobel-prize-for-literature/768405)
**Author:** [@tnetennba](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tnetennba)\ **Replies:** 171\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2017, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bob-dylan-just-won-the-nobel-prize-for-literature/768405 "2017-04-03T01:34:52Z")
I don’t know if they’ve ever given it to a lyricist before. Feeling giddy. --- ## [Products that, for you, have strange associations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-for-you-have-strange-associations/783501)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 11:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/products-that-for-you-have-strange-associations/783501 "2017-04-02T23:41:12Z")
The stroopwafel thread got me thinking: I have only ever had one of those on an airplane so I associate it with flying and airplanes. Similarly, I have only ever read USA Today while was staying in a hotel so just seein… --- ## [Identify a song (again)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-a-song-again/783586)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-a-song-again/783586 "2017-04-02T19:11:38Z")
At a Robert Randolph concert last night. He started off the set with a very well known song intro, the name of which (and the group that did it) I’m drawing a blank on. It seems sort of AC/DC-like to me and I’ll try to d… --- ## [Beauty and the Beast](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beauty-and-the-beast/783507)
**Author:** [@f.coli](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/f.coli)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beauty-and-the-beast/783507 "2017-04-02T17:14:25Z")
Another monster hit for Disney, this tale as old as time only seems to work in one direction - a beautiful female falling in love with an unattractive male. Often, the story ends with the unattractive male becoming as g… --- ## [Share your poke recipes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-poke-recipes/783249)
**Author:** [@John\_Mace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_Mace)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/share-your-poke-recipes/783249 "2017-04-02T15:21:58Z")
I really like poke. And it seems like something that should be pretty easy to make at home. I’ve seen different recipes, and I’m wondering if there is a good one that doesn’t require some exotic Japanese ingredient. L… --- ## [Anyone remember the Colliers Junior Classics / Young Folks Shelf of Books?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-the-colliers-junior-classics-young-folks-shelf-of-books/783454)
**Author:** [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 5:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-remember-the-colliers-junior-classics-young-folks-shelf-of-books/783454 "2017-04-02T05:12:51Z")
The Newbery book thread reminded me of the Collier’s Junior Classics / Young Folks Shelf of Books 10 volume anthology: https://www.amazon.com/Coliers-Junior-Classics-10-Set/dp/B000KI3SQU When looking at the list of Newb… --- ## ["Clean Living" Rock Stars?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clean-living-rock-stars/783303)
**Author:** [@Fotheringay-Phipps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fotheringay-Phipps)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/clean-living-rock-stars/783303 "2017-04-02T03:41:22Z")
Has anyone had long term success as a rock musician (possibly a vaguely defined term, true) and lived a life with no drug use or other troubles with the law, long term stable family situation etc.? --- ## [Trump convicted! At least in the minds of the L&O:SVU writers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-convicted-at-least-in-the-minds-of-the-l-o-svu-writers/783332)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-convicted-at-least-in-the-minds-of-the-l-o-svu-writers/783332 "2017-04-01T23:11:28Z")
I don’t usually watch this crap, which has dragged down the great Law & Order franchise to the most melodramatic of soap operas but someone alerted me they were going after Trump (again!) so I checked it out for amusemen… --- ## [Francine Hughes Wilson ("The Burning Bed") has died at 69](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/francine-hughes-wilson-the-burning-bed-has-died-at-69/783535)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 10:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/francine-hughes-wilson-the-burning-bed-has-died-at-69/783535 "2017-04-01T22:45:28Z")
I wondered what had happened to her. When the classic TV movie, starring Farrah Fawcett, aired, it said that she had remarried - to a man who at least two of the children said had abused them. She had actually married … --- ## [Lost animated specials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-animated-specials/782635)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lost-animated-specials/782635 "2017-04-01T21:19:42Z")
Everybody is familiar with the animated specials that are broadcast year after year, like A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, and A Charlie Brown Christmas, but how about specials that we… --- ## [I'm giving you The Warning (music)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-giving-you-the-warning-music/736679)
**Author:** [@Starving\_Artist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starving_Artist)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-giving-you-the-warning-music/736679 "2017-04-01T21:10:59Z")
The Warning is the name of a band comprised of young sisters from Monterrey, Mexico. One of my friends shared the following covers on Facebook the other day, which is how I learned about them, and I thought some of the b… --- ## [When did "classical music" cease to be popular music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-classical-music-cease-to-be-popular-music/783442)
**Author:** [@dofe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dofe)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-classical-music-cease-to-be-popular-music/783442 "2017-04-01T20:11:45Z")
Or was it ever considered popular music? By “classical music” I’m referring to the general Western artistic music tradition, and not specifically the music from the period bookmarked by Haydn and Beethoven. --- ## [Drunk History](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunk-history/783446)
**Author:** [@NiceGuyJack](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NiceGuyJack)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 8:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/drunk-history/783446 "2017-04-01T20:02:01Z")
I’ve caught just about every episode I can of this series, I find it quite entertaining and informative. Recently I discovered the UK version of the series and I was really surprised how bad it was. From past experienc… --- ## [Lets get outta here](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-get-outta-here/783461)
**Author:** [@Nansbread1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nansbread1)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-get-outta-here/783461 "2017-04-01T18:11:27Z")
Why do Hollywood films use this phrase so often. Does any one have copyright on this phrase. Doesnt anyone find it annoying? You kidding me …appears to be catching up soon too. --- ## [Looking for a better term](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-better-term/783502)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-a-better-term/783502 "2017-04-01T17:26:18Z")
Looking for a Better Term I have been working on a novel about social media collaborations. Is social media the best term here? I don’t know of any others. The book is about a group creating a web site that would be ope… --- ## [Anarchist's Cookbook](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anarchists-cookbook/109847)
**Author:** [@WSLer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WSLer)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anarchists-cookbook/109847 "2017-04-01T17:03:51Z")
A friend wants this for his birthday. I’m not worried that he’s going to do anything nuts like make pipe bombs, but my question is, is it worth spending $15+ for it? --- ## [Watchmen 2009](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchmen-2009/783232)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watchmen-2009/783232 "2017-04-01T14:50:30Z")
Saw this today for the first time. I’d been aware of the classic graphic novel by Alan Moore for years but for some reason I’d never seen the film adaptation. It didn’t seem to be mentioned as much as other DC comic book… --- ## [Have you met your favorite artist/band?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-met-your-favorite-artist-band/783000)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 7:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-met-your-favorite-artist-band/783000 "2017-04-01T07:05:39Z")
I became a Who fan in 76 and met them backstage in 97. It was unexpected , a guy gave me the backstage pass right before the concert. Have not met any other of my favs such as Weezer and OAR. --- ## [Help find humorous science fiction book - gods and aliens?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-find-humorous-science-fiction-book-gods-and-aliens/783462)
**Author:** [@Lsura](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lsura)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-find-humorous-science-fiction-book-gods-and-aliens/783462 "2017-04-01T01:04:34Z")
This was posted on reddit, and it sounds familiar. I’d like to know what it is, if anyone here can figure it out (note, I’m not the original poster of the question, but I’ll take suggestions to that thread and come back … --- ## [Khadaji's Whatcha Readin' thread -- March 2017 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-march-2017-edition/780974)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 122\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2017, 12:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-march-2017-edition/780974 "2017-04-01T00:41:45Z")
Welcome to theend of winter in the Western US! (And the rest of the Northern Hemisphere) Here in Northern Utah, we’ve had all four seasons in the last week…and it’s snowing again. The only thing to do is curl up with a w… --- ## [I don't understand how gyros meat passes food safety rules](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-how-gyros-meat-passes-food-safety-rules/707214)
**Author:** [@SlackerInc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlackerInc)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-understand-how-gyros-meat-passes-food-safety-rules/707214 "2017-03-31T23:36:16Z")
I had a gyros yesterday, as I do every couple months or so, and maan was it good. But every time I watch them make one, I wonder how this system passes muster. They’ve got this giant hunk of unrefrigerated meat sitting… --- ## [Looking for old songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-old-songs/783365)
**Author:** [@khaeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/khaeid)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-old-songs/783365 "2017-03-31T23:20:23Z")
Hey All, I am crazy looking for these two songs from the 80"s I am not sure they exist, i heard them when I was soooo young, and trying to remember them, I only remember few similar words from the chorus. 1- I think it’… --- ## [Death Star vs Planet Killer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-star-vs-planet-killer/783415)
**Author:** [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-star-vs-planet-killer/783415 "2017-03-31T22:50:53Z")
Death Star vs Planet Killer :dubious: GO! \[spoiler\] Yes, pointless, needless, going to be full of nitpicks and whining, been done several times before, etc… Just try to have fun! If this turns out fun, maybe Q vs the… --- ## [Actors who become unrecognizable when old](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-who-become-unrecognizable-when-old/783081)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-who-become-unrecognizable-when-old/783081 "2017-03-31T20:47:12Z")
With most actors even when they get really old you can still make out the youthful star (although sometimes it takes a while before the light dawns). I’ve been trying to come up with people that are practically unrecogni… --- ## [The Walking Dead; 7.15 "Something They Need" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-15-something-they-need-open-spoilers/783107)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-15-something-they-need-open-spoilers/783107 "2017-03-31T20:27:10Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] A group of Alexandrians embarks on a journey; one member of the group must make a heartbreaking decision. \[/QUOTE\] Next week is the season finale. Lauren Cohan and Alanna Masterson are on Talking Dead. --- ## ["I have a pack of natty in my fridge" Do you know what this means?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-pack-of-natty-in-my-fridge-do-you-know-what-this-means/783060)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-pack-of-natty-in-my-fridge-do-you-know-what-this-means/783060 "2017-03-31T20:11:32Z")
If I told you I had a 12 pack of natty in my fridge, would you know exactly what I was talking about? Answer poll or reply to this before revealing the spoiler below (which has the answer) --- ## [Bad news for TV fans. Probable writers' strike](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-news-for-tv-fans-probable-writers-strike/783375)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-news-for-tv-fans-probable-writers-strike/783375 "2017-03-31T18:01:00Z")
Here’s the story. The last time this happened in 2007/8 at least 13 shows were cancelled, many due to the financial strain of the strike and big shows like 24, Battlestar Galactica, etc were pushed off the schedule and… --- ## [Unintentionally funny songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-funny-songs/782574)
**Author:** [@wonky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wonky)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/unintentionally-funny-songs/782574 "2017-03-31T17:26:20Z")
I heard a song on Sirius today that made me laugh hysterically. I’m fairly sure they weren’t trying to be funny, but funny it is: Noah Cyrus - Make Me (Cry) ft. Labrinth Normally, I’d explain what’s so funny, but I th… --- ## [Necessary and Unnecessary Remakes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/necessary-and-unnecessary-remakes/783357)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/necessary-and-unnecessary-remakes/783357 "2017-03-31T15:36:34Z")
I’m sure we’ve done this before, but what the hell. Sometimes you look at a remake of a movie and wonder why they went to the effort. I kinda feel that way about all the current Disney Live Action remakes, but not as st… --- ## [Beatles Fans: Did the Beatles Chart...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beatles-fans-did-the-beatles-chart/783110)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2017, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beatles-fans-did-the-beatles-chart/783110 "2017-03-31T14:20:39Z")
My generation just missed the Beatles, so can you tell me: I recall hearing there was at least one time when the Beatles had the top hits #1 thru #5 spots simultaneously on the record chart. Is that correct? Did it happe… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=753) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=755)