# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=791 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 792 --- ## [The new Homestar Runner thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-homestar-runner-thread/701993)
**Author:** [@Hoops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoops)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 9:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-new-homestar-runner-thread/701993 "2016-12-30T09:13:07Z")
The Homestar Runner is back! (He is a terrific athlete, in case you hadn’t heard.) So far, there are three new toons! --- ## [Your Favorite Passage of Poetry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-passage-of-poetry/774116)
**Author:** [@Theodore\_Striker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Theodore_Striker)\ **Replies:** 154\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 7:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-passage-of-poetry/774116 "2016-12-30T07:31:04Z")
I know there are some poets on the board… and some posters that don’t care for poetry at all. That being said, most people seem to have at least one small passage of poetry that they enjoy, so I’d like to hear yours. I’l… --- ## [Star Trek: Is Q supposed to represent the writers … or Roddenberry himself?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-is-q-supposed-to-represent-the-writers-or-roddenberry-himself/775590)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-is-q-supposed-to-represent-the-writers-or-roddenberry-himself/775590 "2016-12-30T02:29:13Z")
To quote Wiki, “He is a being of unknown origin who is unconstrained by, and possesses immeasurable power over, normal human notions of time, space, the laws of physics, and even reality itself, being capable of violatin… --- ## [Dear Don Henley & Kennedy Center Coordinators](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-don-henley-kennedy-center-coordinators/775756)
**Author:** [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dear-don-henley-kennedy-center-coordinators/775756 "2016-12-30T02:03:18Z")
What, you couldn’t spare a few seats for Randy Meisner, Don Felder and JD Souther? You couldn’t smile politely and sit together for an hour? Really? Okay, I understand. We don’t always get happy endings in life. But cou… --- ## [Television has been lying to me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/television-has-been-lying-to-me/775784)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2016, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/television-has-been-lying-to-me/775784 "2016-12-30T00:57:01Z")
In all the medical shows I’ve watched, from St Elsewhere to ER to Code Black, you’ll always get a scene like the following. A patient is in critical condition, the doctors call for the crash cart. From the monitors they … --- ## [Popularity of YouTube Videos](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popularity-of-youtube-videos/775804)
**Author:** [@Mdcastle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mdcastle)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/popularity-of-youtube-videos/775804 "2016-12-29T22:23:06Z")
It seems videos of kids and teenagers doing potentially painful / degrading / disgusting challenges are immensely popuplar, like two people putting gross stuff on pizza or in smoothees and then attempting to eat it, or t… --- ## [Christmas song parodies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-song-parodies/775531)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-song-parodies/775531 "2016-12-29T15:06:18Z")
I love well-done parodies. One genre that most people don’t know about is Scandinavian-themed Christmas songs. This one is called “Uncle Sven is Coming to Town.” This one has been done by various people, … --- ## [Westworld: What was that song played during the safe heist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westworld-what-was-that-song-played-during-the-safe-heist/775836)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 9:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/westworld-what-was-that-song-played-during-the-safe-heist/775836 "2016-12-29T09:10:37Z")
In episode 1? I know I’ve heard it. I just can’t place the name… :slight\_smile: --- ## [Any word on Homestar Runner/The Brothers Chaps?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-word-on-homestar-runner-the-brothers-chaps/672395)
**Author:** [@DKW](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DKW)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-word-on-homestar-runner-the-brothers-chaps/672395 "2016-12-29T04:35:09Z")
Now that Halloween is nearly upon us again, I remember one of the most consistently entertaining places on the Internet for nearly a decade. Didn’t need memes or gimmicks, it was just amazingly funny. The last updated … --- ## [Your favorite funny commercials](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-funny-commercials/775396)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2016, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-funny-commercials/775396 "2016-12-29T01:26:48Z")
Everybody probably remembers the “I can’t believe I ate the whole thing!” Alka-Seltzer commercial from the late Sixties (as long as they’re old enough!); and there was a somewhat inept announcer touting the “New Arrid Ar… --- ## [La-La Land the Movie - anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/la-la-land-the-movie-anyone/775787)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 9:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/la-la-land-the-movie-anyone/775787 "2016-12-28T21:00:37Z")
Saw it with family. I liked it. It’s not really a “musical” per se - there’s an intro number and a few bits of singing and kinda-choreographed dance moves, but not a full-on break into song with big production numbers th… --- ## [Richard Adams Has Died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-adams-has-died/775717)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/richard-adams-has-died/775717 "2016-12-28T20:42:19Z")
I know this will be overshadowed by the passing of Carrie Fisher, but the man who wrote Watership Down (among other books) has diedat age 96. He was 52 when he started writing, so that still gives me hope! I read\* Wate… --- ## ["Little kid befriends giant monster" movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-kid-befriends-giant-monster-movies/775780)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/little-kid-befriends-giant-monster-movies/775780 "2016-12-28T19:54:15Z")
How many times has this theme been used? The first two that came to mind were The Iron Giant, and that more recent one where the monster looks like a gigantic Sean Penn. Now comes A Monster Calls, featuring a character w… --- ## [BOMBARDED with Pop-ups](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombarded-with-pop-ups/775781)
**Author:** [@SUZ\_MAC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SUZ_MAC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bombarded-with-pop-ups/775781 "2016-12-28T17:19:04Z")
Starting about 2 weeks ago I began getting ad pop-ups on the SDMB. It started with just one, but now it’s several … upwards of 4-5 at a time. Why is this all of a sudden happening and is anyone else experiencing the s… --- ## [Do People Care About Hearing Lyrics Anymore?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-care-about-hearing-lyrics-anymore/775315)
**Author:** [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2016, 6:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-people-care-about-hearing-lyrics-anymore/775315 "2016-12-28T06:20:46Z")
Okay, this is going to make me seem incredibly old, and let’s face it, that’s what I’m becoming, but seriously, when it comes to today’s music, do the lyrics even matter anymore? I recently listened to this collection o… --- ## [Christmas songs that don't need to be redone.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-songs-that-dont-need-to-be-redone/775370)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-songs-that-dont-need-to-be-redone/775370 "2016-12-27T22:10:39Z")
Not because you’re tired of hearing them, but because someone did a definitive version that can’t be improved upon. For instance, “The Christmas Song” should never be performed by anyone other than the Chipmunks. Any o… --- ## [Can I get turkey that tastes like it was cooked in an oven, then refrigerated overnight anywhere](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-get-turkey-that-tastes-like-it-was-cooked-in-an-oven-then-refrigerated-overnight-anywhere/775630)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-i-get-turkey-that-tastes-like-it-was-cooked-in-an-oven-then-refrigerated-overnight-anywhere/775630 "2016-12-27T20:17:08Z")
One thing I really love is the day after a turkey is cooked in the oven is eating turkey sandwiches made out of cold turkey. However those sandwiches are made out of thick slices, or little chunks of turkey which came f… --- ## [Jerry Lewis: still an asshole at 90](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerry-lewis-still-an-asshole-at-90/775232)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 75\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jerry-lewis-still-an-asshole-at-90/775232 "2016-12-27T15:59:01Z")
If this was a comedy bit, it was over my head. I think he’s just being a prick. --- ## [Star Wars: John Williams has never watched them.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-john-williams-has-never-watched-them/775602)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-john-williams-has-never-watched-them/775602 "2016-12-27T14:52:30Z")
See link here: John Williams Hasn't Seen a Single Star Wars Movie My iPad isn’t copying and pasting for some reason, but in the article, he says basically he only reviews scenes to add music but has never seen the movi… --- ## [the 70 worst sodas ever made.. why do i take these lists as a personal challenge?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-70-worst-sodas-ever-made-why-do-i-take-these-lists-as-a-personal-challenge/775582)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 2:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-70-worst-sodas-ever-made-why-do-i-take-these-lists-as-a-personal-challenge/775582 "2016-12-27T14:45:19Z")
http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/70-most-popular-sodas-ranked-by-how-toxic-they-are/ss-CCroJP?li=BBnb7Kz For some reason when I see a specific list like this I want to just go out and buy the 35 or so I haven’t… --- ## [Sing! Seen it Thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sing-seen-it-thread/775527)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sing-seen-it-thread/775527 "2016-12-27T05:44:27Z")
There’s a part of me that thinks a thread was already started about this movie, but I can’t find it for the life of me… This movie is definitely wholesome and good for the whole family. The singing is done well, the so… --- ## [John Wayne Throwdown: Rio Bravo vs. El Dorado (50 year old spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-wayne-throwdown-rio-bravo-vs-el-dorado-50-year-old-spoilers/517335)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/john-wayne-throwdown-rio-bravo-vs-el-dorado-50-year-old-spoilers/517335 "2016-12-27T02:32:11Z")
For reasons that I don’t understand (probably money), John Wayne made the same movie twice. Rio Bravo in 1959 and El Dorado in 1966. The plot of both movies is: The Duke helps an old, drunken sheriff friend keep a bad … --- ## [Which Star Wars DVD box set should I buy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-star-wars-dvd-box-set-should-i-buy/681878)
**Author:** [@Dervorin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dervorin)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2016, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-star-wars-dvd-box-set-should-i-buy/681878 "2016-12-27T01:47:18Z")
I am incredibly confused. There appear to be more DVD box sets of the original (and only) Star Wars films than Gungans who died in battle. I know there’s much debate about which one to get, so I turn to you for advice. I… --- ## [Why the fuss over new KKK series?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-fuss-over-new-kkk-series/775600)
**Author:** [@aldiboronti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aldiboronti)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-the-fuss-over-new-kkk-series/775600 "2016-12-26T22:43:30Z")
A&E scraps plans for KKK series after learning of cash payments The planned show sparked a veritable firestorm of criticism when news of it got out but here’s what I’m not getting. The show was said to focus on members… --- ## [Non-Alcoholic Shots](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-alcoholic-shots/367620)
**Author:** [@stpauler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stpauler)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-alcoholic-shots/367620 "2016-12-26T22:25:51Z")
Crazy request here, but I’m trying to think of ideas of non-alcoholic shots that would be fun/tasty. Any idears? --- ## [Arts and crafts for the dexterity impaired](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arts-and-crafts-for-the-dexterity-impaired/673010)
**Author:** [@kushiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kushiel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2013, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arts-and-crafts-for-the-dexterity-impaired/673010 "2013-11-10T00:09:39Z")
So I decided I need a new hobby. My hobby, in general, has been the internet (and reading stuff on it), but my the nature of my work means I get free time there to do this, so I’m out of stuff to look at when I get home. … --- ## [Pianists - Some Questions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pianists-some-questions/775382)
**Author:** [@MindsEye\_Watering](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MindsEye_Watering)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pianists-some-questions/775382 "2016-12-26T18:25:30Z")
I am thinking about buying a decent electronic piano and learning to play. I am an ex-professional bass player (Berklee) and French Horn for many years, though I’m retired and haven’t played anything in a very long time. … --- ## [Famed Russian army choir and conductor Valery Kahliliv die in a plane crash.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famed-russian-army-choir-and-conductor-valery-kahliliv-die-in-a-plane-crash/775599)
**Author:** [@GIGObuster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GIGObuster)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/famed-russian-army-choir-and-conductor-valery-kahliliv-die-in-a-plane-crash/775599 "2016-12-26T16:13:56Z")
Even if Russia has antagonized the USA lately I really feel sad for their loss. RIP. I think I became aware of them from many WWII documentaries, and their rendition of Katyusha and their national Anthem still remain… --- ## [Blowing Up the Death Stars Would Be Economic Disasters: Canadian Economist Sez](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blowing-up-the-death-stars-would-be-economic-disasters-canadian-economist-sez/775123)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/blowing-up-the-death-stars-would-be-economic-disasters-canadian-economist-sez/775123 "2016-12-26T15:47:55Z")
Interesting “what if” project: Canadian economist calculates the cost to build the Death Stars; uses that to estimate the GGP (Gross Galactic Product); concludes that given the amount of resources put into the Death St… --- ## ["Terry Crews Saves Christmas"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terry-crews-saves-christmas/775203)
**Author:** [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2016, 12:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terry-crews-saves-christmas/775203 "2016-12-26T12:51:28Z")
For any Terry Crews or Christmas fans out there Terry has a holiday special where he goes and does a kind of home makeover, Christmas style, for families. The first episode airs tomorrow night at 7/8PM and runs through … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=790) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=792)