# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=786 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 787 --- ## [Led Zep: Zoso? Zofo? Zep IV?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zep-zoso-zofo-zep-iv/196108)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/led-zep-zoso-zofo-zep-iv/196108 "2017-01-15T18:58:40Z")
Zeppelin fans… What do you call this Led Zeppelin album, and does Zoso (or Zofo?) have any meaning? Did they ever disclose what this means, such as a running joke within the band, perhaps? - Jinx --- ## [Crockpot on high?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crockpot-on-high/777170)
**Author:** [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crockpot-on-high/777170 "2017-01-15T18:00:49Z")
I always set my crockpot to cook on low, but I’m not sure why. Is there any reason I can’t cook my roast on high? (Said roast cooking on low as we speak) --- ## [what's the deal with Drop the Mic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-drop-the-mic/777184)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-deal-with-drop-the-mic/777184 "2017-01-15T15:21:54Z")
Where or when did this thing start? What’s it supposed to mean or signify? --- ## [Netflix: obscure shows](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-obscure-shows/777179)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 1:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-obscure-shows/777179 "2017-01-15T13:06:42Z")
Netflix has such a large catalogue, it’s hard to know what you might be missing. Share obscure shows or movies, either on DVD or streaming, that you like from Netflix. I have two that I’ve recently discovered: Canada’… --- ## [Okay, Nose Piercings are No Big Deal these Days...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-nose-piercings-are-no-big-deal-these-days/776960)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2017, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-nose-piercings-are-no-big-deal-these-days/776960 "2017-01-15T03:53:15Z")
…But for god’s sake, if the protagonist in the book you’re writing has a nose piercing, don’t wait until page 171 to mention it! As I read, I usually picture the characters from your descriptions. If your character’s p… --- ## [What Song Is Being Sampled In K7's "Come Baby Come"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-is-being-sampled-in-k7s-come-baby-come/777124)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 6:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-song-is-being-sampled-in-k7s-come-baby-come/777124 "2017-01-14T18:24:06Z")
Come Baby Come by K7, 1993 A female vocalist (or a high-voiced male vocalist) comes in in the background, scatting, beginning at :18 until :36, then repeated throughout the song. Does anyone recognize the source of tha… --- ## [The show Black-ish is killing it!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-show-black-ish-is-killing-it/777028)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-show-black-ish-is-killing-it/777028 "2017-01-14T15:04:22Z")
The show is extremely funny week to week and has some of the best kid actors on TV (for some reason ABC sitcoms often excel at hiring funny kid actors) but one thing it has done very well are Very Special Episodes. Tho… --- ## [The future of Star Wars without Carrie Fisher](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-future-of-star-wars-without-carrie-fisher/775779)
**Author:** [@Wheelz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wheelz)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-future-of-star-wars-without-carrie-fisher/775779 "2017-01-14T12:39:30Z")
I hope it isn’t too soon to talk about this. While I realize Carrie Fisher’s death was one of the most devastating of CelebrityGeddon 2016, I also can’t help thinking about how it will affect the next chapters in the Sta… --- ## [Non-religious "gospel"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-religious-gospel/777084)
**Author:** [@Amateur\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amateur_Barbarian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-religious-gospel/777084 "2017-01-14T03:22:28Z")
I’ve been slowly collecting an odd little subgenre of music: stuff that is modeled after gospel in nearly every way, but is either areligious or completely non-sectarian. My first two examples are Tom Waits’ “Come On Up… --- ## [In Pulp Fiction...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-pulp-fiction/337975)
**Author:** [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-pulp-fiction/337975 "2017-01-14T02:58:08Z")
In Pulp Fiction, Bruce Willis and John Travolta exchange a few words at a bar, in between meetings with Marcellus. I cannot catch what they say. What is it? --- ## [Reassessing The Godfather](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reassessing-the-godfather/777068)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reassessing-the-godfather/777068 "2017-01-14T02:24:03Z")
I recently read a comment by the late film critic Ian Alexander Cameron. He described The Godfather as “built to be the “Gone With The Wind” of the crime genre, which is to say a crime movie for people who despise crime … --- ## [Steve Inskeep guest co-hosting on the News Hour tonight.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-inskeep-guest-co-hosting-on-the-news-hour-tonight/776915)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/steve-inskeep-guest-co-hosting-on-the-news-hour-tonight/776915 "2017-01-14T01:54:58Z")
NH seems to be auditioning replacements for the late Gwen Ifel. Inskeep was on tonight and I think he is the best so far. If he was interested in taking the job full time, I say give it to him. Maybe it’s just that he’s … --- ## [Why, The Goldbergs?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-goldbergs/719477)
**Author:** [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 11:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-goldbergs/719477 "2017-01-13T23:54:10Z")
Oh, The Goldbergs, I really want to like you. You’re sandwiched between other fun/quirky family sitcoms I watch and I’d like two solid hours of mindless amusement. I like all the adult actors you feature. But I am a c… --- ## [Fish aquariums on TV and in movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fish-aquariums-on-tv-and-in-movies/777008)
**Author:** [@RivkahChaya](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RivkahChaya)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fish-aquariums-on-tv-and-in-movies/777008 "2017-01-13T22:22:32Z")
I have recently moved, and had to move fish tanks (no losses, yay!) for the second time. It’s an arduous process. And if a director wants something to order, like five tetras, two guppies, three cories a pleco and some d… --- ## [The End Is Nigh? Damien Thorne Begins His Father's Work](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-is-nigh-damien-thorne-begins-his-fathers-work/777075)
**Author:** [@TCMF-2L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TCMF-2L)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-end-is-nigh-damien-thorne-begins-his-fathers-work/777075 "2017-01-13T22:19:27Z")
It is Friday the Thirteenth AND the day the author of the Exorcist died (and I do know The Omen has no official connection to the Exorcist) AND also a bad day for the AntiChrist as well… Harvey Spencer Stephens who port… --- ## [Favorite song from musician who died in 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-song-from-musician-who-died-in-2016/776169)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-song-from-musician-who-died-in-2016/776169 "2017-01-13T18:59:12Z")
Of all the songs from all the musicians who died in 2016, which one song is your favorite? I’m not asking for your favorite song from each artist. Or the tie for your two favorite songs. Or your favorite artist. Just y… --- ## [Patty Duke's English Accent?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patty-dukes-english-accent/776490)
**Author:** [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/patty-dukes-english-accent/776490 "2017-01-13T17:35:37Z")
I happened across an episode of the old Patty Duke Show and wondered how “authentic” cousin Cathy’s accent was. Of course, Duke’s accent varied from episode to episode, but considering she was born in Queens and only 16… --- ## [Outstanding tracks you think only you are aware of.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outstanding-tracks-you-think-only-you-are-aware-of/776719)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/outstanding-tracks-you-think-only-you-are-aware-of/776719 "2017-01-13T16:15:39Z")
My pick is Harry Nilsson’s version of Randy Newman’s “Cowboy”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15dCBHGjx8I --- ## [Agents of SHIELD: S4 E1 "The Ghost" 9/20/16 \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s4-e1-the-ghost-9-20-16-edited-title/766500)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 3:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s4-e1-the-ghost-9-20-16-edited-title/766500 "2017-01-13T15:00:59Z")
It’s that time again! Now at 10:00 PM which should allow for more “adult” plot lines. At least there was a lot of blood splatter in this episode. We start with Daisy chasing after some goons and beating them up rather h… --- ## [What Color is Voilet's Room in AHS.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-is-voilets-room-in-ahs/777036)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-color-is-voilets-room-in-ahs/777036 "2017-01-13T14:27:28Z")
What paint color is Violet’s Room in American Horror Story? (The pictures you see of it a bright turquoise are from a real estate listing, they repainted it for the show) Normally it’s dark and they seem to have done so… --- ## [Who's your celebrity crush these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-celebrity-crush-these-days/776883)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 8:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-your-celebrity-crush-these-days/776883 "2017-01-13T08:21:49Z")
I know that there’s a lot of threads on this topic, but I’m looking for crushes you might have developed in about a year’s time. Mine is Kate Micucci: She’s been around for a while, but she just appeared on my radar … --- ## [Alien: Covenant (Prometheus sequel) trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alien-covenant-prometheus-sequel-trailer/775693)
**Author:** [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 1:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alien-covenant-prometheus-sequel-trailer/775693 "2017-01-13T01:30:38Z")
A trailer has been released for Alien: Covenant, the next movie in the Alien prequel story. The movie is out in May. Note: this is a red band trailer, with some NSFW language and other stuff that might not appear in the… --- ## [Star Wars: How did the Rebels get the death star plans in ANH?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-how-did-the-rebels-get-the-death-star-plans-in-anh/305662)
**Author:** [@HPL](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HPL)\ **Replies:** 101\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 1:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-how-did-the-rebels-get-the-death-star-plans-in-anh/305662 "2017-01-13T01:18:51Z")
We all know that in Ep IV Leia hides the death star plans in R2 before she’s captured. My question: Who gave the plans to her? How did she get them? I don’t know much about the EU so maybe there’s an answer in there. A… --- ## [favorite Three Dog Night song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-three-dog-night-song/776555)
**Author:** [@JackieLikesVariety](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JackieLikesVariety)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/favorite-three-dog-night-song/776555 "2017-01-13T00:47:21Z")
pick ONE, that is the hard part passing over a lot of more obvious - and somewhat deserving songs - I will go with Out In The Country name your very favorite :smiley: --- ## [Crafty Maker types, lend and borrow ideas here: what to make out of plastic coathangers?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crafty-maker-types-lend-and-borrow-ideas-here-what-to-make-out-of-plastic-coathangers/776901)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2017, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crafty-maker-types-lend-and-borrow-ideas-here-what-to-make-out-of-plastic-coathangers/776901 "2017-01-13T00:18:03Z")
I want to pose a challenge, and an opportunity to crafty dopers in this thread - the question is: What can be made from plastic coathangers? - the kind that clothing stores just give away with the garment - types like: … --- ## [Arrested Development: Lucille's reactions to PI's disguises](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-lucilles-reactions-to-pis-disguises/767013)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arrested-development-lucilles-reactions-to-pis-disguises/767013 "2017-01-12T23:23:48Z")
I’ve finally gotten around to watching Arrested Development on Netflix, and I have a question: In the 2nd season (I think) we’re introduced to the private investigator the Bluth family uses, and he’s presented as a “mas… --- ## [Vikings - second half of season 4 (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vikings-second-half-of-season-4-open-spoilers/775888)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vikings-second-half-of-season-4-open-spoilers/775888 "2017-01-12T22:43:19Z")
I won’t even post until the second post of the thread. --- ## [There are a lot of movie theaters in China !!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-a-lot-of-movie-theaters-in-china/776920)
**Author:** [@ssgenius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ssgenius)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-a-lot-of-movie-theaters-in-china/776920 "2017-01-12T14:37:49Z")
Look at this link for Rogue One http://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Rogue-One-A-Star-Wars-Story/China#tab=international It is mind boggling the number of theaters in China that are showing Rogue One 90 347 theaters in Ch… --- ## ["Tap that ass" meaning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tap-that-ass-meaning/776445)
**Author:** [@Calavera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calavera)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 12:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tap-that-ass-meaning/776445 "2017-01-12T12:03:01Z")
I’ve been watching Crazy Ex Girlfriend and one of the quirks of the show is that the main character perceives a lot of conversations as song and dance numbers like she’s living in a musical. In one, 2 of her ex boyfriend… --- ## [Jimmy Page plays acoustic - and can't tune](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jimmy-page-plays-acoustic-and-cant-tune/776776)
**Author:** [@sleestak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sleestak)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 11:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jimmy-page-plays-acoustic-and-cant-tune/776776 "2017-01-12T11:26:00Z")
So I came across an article on Guitar Player about Jimmy Page playing a 12 string. And I open it up. Then became very sad. Linky. Slee [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=785) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=787)