# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=787 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 788 --- ## [Coolest one-word film dialogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coolest-one-word-film-dialogue/775540)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 4:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/coolest-one-word-film-dialogue/775540 "2017-01-12T04:17:17Z")
“His…to…ry” - original Longest Yard “CAMELOT!” - …Holy Grail “Plastics” - really? Do I need to say? --- ## [Resolved: Starbucks Coffee is Bad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-starbucks-coffee-is-bad/776357)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2017, 3:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/resolved-starbucks-coffee-is-bad/776357 "2017-01-12T03:11:30Z")
Sorry, it doesn’t taste good. i think that’s why most people who drink it bury it in sugar, caramel and chocolate. I love the taste of coffee (coffee ice cream is one of my favorites) and I drink coffee a ton every day b… --- ## ["The Quiet Man" - Dialogue question?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-quiet-man-dialogue-question/776747)
**Author:** [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-quiet-man-dialogue-question/776747 "2017-01-11T19:59:25Z")
I’ve seen this movie a thousand times, and one piece of dialogue has always bothered me: When Sean and Will take a break from their epic fistfight and repair to Cohans for a drink - after the argument over who will pay … --- ## [ID this short story about a kid who builds a bomb shelter in his basement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-short-story-about-a-kid-who-builds-a-bomb-shelter-in-his-basement/776847)
**Author:** [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-short-story-about-a-kid-who-builds-a-bomb-shelter-in-his-basement/776847 "2017-01-11T18:00:51Z")
I read this story in Esquire around 1979 or 1980. It was set during the 50s and is about a boy who gets freaked out by his school’s “duck-and-cover” drills and starts building a bomb shelter in his basement made up of d… --- ## [The George Lucas Museum of Narrative Art](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-george-lucas-museum-of-narrative-art/776869)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-george-lucas-museum-of-narrative-art/776869 "2017-01-11T17:48:13Z")
…or, as the media is more perceptively calling it, the “Star Wars Museum” is supposed to house Lucas’ $1Billion collection of Star Wars art, photos, props, and memorabilia (although whether that’s the cost of the museum … --- ## [Robert Duvall role in The Naked City \[edited title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-duvall-role-in-the-naked-city-edited-title/776797)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/robert-duvall-role-in-the-naked-city-edited-title/776797 "2017-01-11T17:34:46Z")
I watched Robert Duvall in an episode of Naked City. He had a bald spot in 1958. --- ## [Store bought kimchi brands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/store-bought-kimchi-brands/776870)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/store-bought-kimchi-brands/776870 "2017-01-11T16:23:02Z")
I have tried three: Tobagi, Bing Gre, and Jo San. I like all three, but not the same: Tobagi is my favorite, but is the hardest for me to find in my area. It’s crisp, spicy, sour, and has the funky-fishy taste that I … --- ## [Looking for the name/author of a SciFi story in Playboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-name-author-of-a-scifi-story-in-playboy/776848)
**Author:** [@beowulff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/beowulff)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 10:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-the-name-author-of-a-scifi-story-in-playboy/776848 "2017-01-11T10:25:10Z")
Maybe late 80’s. A man is seriously injured, and the doctors rebuild him with advanced prosthetics (a la the Six Million Dollar Man), including the ability to interface with remote manipulators. The character quickly ge… --- ## [Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-the-return-of-doctor-mysterio/775610)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 5:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-the-return-of-doctor-mysterio/775610 "2017-01-11T05:22:13Z")
Odd title for a Christmas Special, but OK. Anyone lucky enough to be watching now? It’s airs tonight here in the US. --- ## [Best book(s) you read in 2016?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-book-s-you-read-in-2016/776016)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 58\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 4:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-book-s-you-read-in-2016/776016 "2017-01-11T04:21:57Z")
I go through phases of reading and not reading, but I read a pretty good amount during 2016. Feel free to list your favorites, but try to tell us the “top” book you read as well. Oh, please don’t just list titles. Tell … --- ## [Can anyone ID these two books?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-id-these-two-books/776851)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2017, 3:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-id-these-two-books/776851 "2017-01-11T03:53:57Z")
1… A bunch of teens survive some kind of disaster and go see if they can find survivors. A chilling scene I recall had them finding a dead person who had fungus/mold growing on him. 2.Took place sometime in the 1920s-50… --- ## [Music Videos that Contradict the Lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-videos-that-contradict-the-lyrics/776811)
**Author:** [@Les\_Espaces\_Du\_Sommeil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Les_Espaces_Du_Sommeil)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-videos-that-contradict-the-lyrics/776811 "2017-01-10T21:06:39Z")
Club Tropicana, drinks are free, Fun and sunshine - there’s enough for everyone. All that’s missing is the sea… Hey, George, what’s that large expanse of water 5 metres to your (Wham! - Club Tropicana (Official Video)… --- ## ["Liberty Valence", "Shane", I don't get 'em (spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberty-valence-shane-i-dont-get-em-spoilers/751789)
**Author:** [@Baal\_Houtham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baal_Houtham)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/liberty-valence-shane-i-dont-get-em-spoilers/751789 "2017-01-10T21:06:02Z")
These two films get mentioned in threads on favorite Westerns, so about 8 years ago I watched them. My memory of the details isn’t reliable, but was disappointed by the basic setup-up/resolution of both films. In\*\* Libe… --- ## [Preparing Instant Quaker Oatmeal](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preparing-instant-quaker-oatmeal/776831)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/preparing-instant-quaker-oatmeal/776831 "2017-01-10T21:01:13Z")
I have switched from cold cereal to oatmeal in this cold weather; but the instructions on the individual packets seem to be for baby portions (one packet in a microwaveable bowl; add 2/3 cup of water; heat for up to 2 mi… --- ## [The Big Bang Theory 1/5/2017 - The Holiday Summation](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-1-5-2017-the-holiday-summation/776450)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-1-5-2017-the-holiday-summation/776450 "2017-01-10T20:35:51Z")
I loved this episode, but I’m a sucker for Mary Cooper. The Penny & Leonard story was the best, and the truest to life. But come on, Stewart, grow a pair. You’re becoming the Alan Harper of Big Bang. --- ## [Help me ID this comedy routine](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-this-comedy-routine/437876)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-this-comedy-routine/437876 "2017-01-10T20:20:52Z")
I heard a comedy routine by a duo back in the early 70’s on the radio. I am now trying to find a recording of it. I found a quote from it on a web site, which tentatively attributes it to Danny James, which I think is… --- ## [Science fiction and fantasy Yo Mama jokes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-fiction-and-fantasy-yo-mama-jokes/775321)
**Author:** [@Malleus\_Incus\_Stapes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Malleus_Incus_Stapes)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/science-fiction-and-fantasy-yo-mama-jokes/775321 "2017-01-10T19:49:52Z")
Yo mama’s so fat, the genie gave her six wishes. Yo mama’s so ugly, she summoned an incubus and it committed suicide. --- ## [NEW "One Day At A Time" on Netflix-seen it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-one-day-at-a-time-on-netflix-seen-it/776823)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-one-day-at-a-time-on-netflix-seen-it/776823 "2017-01-10T18:27:59Z")
This weekend while I was sick in bed with the flu, I happened across a remake of “One Day At A Time” on Netflix, and it was good enough for My Beloved and I to binge-watch all twelve episodes. It’s about a Cuban-America… --- ## [Will there ever be another Chtorr novel?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-ever-be-another-chtorr-novel/686206)
**Author:** [@Furious\_Marmot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Furious_Marmot)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-there-ever-be-another-chtorr-novel/686206 "2017-01-10T17:51:33Z")
Is there any indication that David Gerrold will ever publish another War Against the Chtorr novel? There are supposedly three more to go. The last comments on his website appear to date back to 2011 and I think there … --- ## [Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? - Peter Sarstedt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely-peter-sarstedt/776676)
**Author:** [@TCMF-2L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TCMF-2L)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 2:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-do-you-go-to-my-lovely-peter-sarstedt/776676 "2017-01-10T14:07:57Z")
I know he was British and a bit of a one hit wonder but I am surprised no one else has started a thread for the death of Peter Sarstedt of Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? Fame. Nice song, always sing along when it is on … --- ## [Would Spider-Man drink Green Goblin Cider?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-spider-man-drink-green-goblin-cider/776777)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 8:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-spider-man-drink-green-goblin-cider/776777 "2017-01-10T08:17:35Z")
After a long hard day of web-slinging, perhaps? --- ## [Anyone here into Bulletproof Coffee?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-into-bulletproof-coffee/776118)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-here-into-bulletproof-coffee/776118 "2017-01-10T04:11:05Z")
I’ve been reading about Bulletproof Coffee, a blended concoction of brewed coffee, butter, and coconut oil-- no sweetener. There are slight variations from recipe to recipe. You can read about the possible benefits here.… --- ## [Eerie and Creepy Moments in Songs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eerie-and-creepy-moments-in-songs/776234)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/eerie-and-creepy-moments-in-songs/776234 "2017-01-10T02:02:59Z")
Not looking for scary songs, but more like songs that have a spooky moment or eerie part of the song. First example I can think of is in Silent Lucidity by Queensryche. During the electric guitar solo towards the end o… --- ## [The Searchers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-searchers/776756)
**Author:** [@jaycat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jaycat)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-searchers/776756 "2017-01-10T01:43:01Z")
Can anyone explain to me why The Searchers with John Wayne is supposed to be a great film? Thin plot, laughable scenery, lousing acting (featuring ludicrous “Injuns”), etc. Per Wikipedia, “since its release, it has com… --- ## [Childish Gambino album "Awaken My Love"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childish-gambino-album-awaken-my-love/776722)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2017, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/childish-gambino-album-awaken-my-love/776722 "2017-01-10T01:37:32Z")
I got this album for Christmas and finally listened to it yesterday, and I thought it was fantastic. I thought it channeled P-Funk and Prince in a good way, and it was really fun to listen to while driving. Anyone else… --- ## [Movies you'd completely forgotten you'd seen before.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youd-completely-forgotten-youd-seen-before/776582)
**Author:** [@Richard\_John\_Marcej](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Richard_John_Marcej)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 9:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-youd-completely-forgotten-youd-seen-before/776582 "2017-01-09T21:27:16Z")
I’m sure many of you are like me, each year you see, 30, 40 or more new movies in the theater. They all can’t be winners, or for that matter, memorable. Today, while flipping around on TV I stopped on one of the Encore … --- ## [Baking a dismembered chicken](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baking-a-dismembered-chicken/776685)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baking-a-dismembered-chicken/776685 "2017-01-09T19:44:49Z")
Check my timing, please. I’ve just dismembered a four-pound chicken, arranged it in a baking dish, seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, covered it, and put it into a 375ºF oven. Bake it for an hour? --- ## [Books About Princesses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/books-about-princesses/776183)
**Author:** [@bobot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobot)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/books-about-princesses/776183 "2017-01-09T16:20:15Z")
My Stepdaughter is looking for books about princesses. I assumed there would be tons of books like that, but she said she’s not having luck finding any. I thought of Stephen King’s Eyes Of The Dragon at first, but that h… --- ## [What went wrong with my Leche Frita?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-went-wrong-with-my-leche-frita/776510)
**Author:** [@Nanoda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nanoda)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 3:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-went-wrong-with-my-leche-frita/776510 "2017-01-09T15:48:57Z")
I didn’t even get to the “Frita” part… according to the recipe I was using my Leche should have been sliceable… instead it’s pourable. :frowning: I’ll admit that I winged the cornstarch a little (my measuring spoons I … --- ## [Creedence Clearwater Revival: Why the dislike?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creedence-clearwater-revival-why-the-dislike/729743)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 97\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2017, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creedence-clearwater-revival-why-the-dislike/729743 "2017-01-09T14:41:54Z")
Every once in a while I come across a reference to CCR in the context of “Hippies hated them” and “They weren’t really a part of the Movement.” Could someone explain this to me? Hard to get freakier than “Bad Moon Rising… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=786) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=788)