# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=794 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 795 --- ## [How was Lady Gaga able to film at Hearst Castle over movie/TV studios?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-was-lady-gaga-able-to-film-at-hearst-castle-over-movie-tv-studios/775230)
**Author:** [@TheSundial](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TheSundial)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2016, 10:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-was-lady-gaga-able-to-film-at-hearst-castle-over-movie-tv-studios/775230 "2016-12-21T10:41:11Z")
This is a baffling question, the only movie that’s ever been filmed at Hearst Castle in San Simeon, California is the original Spartacus (1960) where the outside Neptune Pool was shown for a total of 1.5 seconds, when Cr… --- ## [One degree of separation from JRR Tolkien](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-degree-of-separation-from-jrr-tolkien/774689)
**Author:** [@Shakester](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shakester)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2016, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/one-degree-of-separation-from-jrr-tolkien/774689 "2016-12-21T07:23:32Z")
…kind of, anyway. If you Google the name Mary Fairburn you will find some articles about her illustrations for LotR. Last year, this calender was published. Back in 1968, a much younger Mary wrote to JRRT and sent him … --- ## [Red copper skillet, Opinions](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-copper-skillet-opinions/775051)
**Author:** [@HoneyBadgerDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HoneyBadgerDC)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2016, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/red-copper-skillet-opinions/775051 "2016-12-21T05:31:51Z")
I find they are very sensitive to overheating and ruining the surface in a short amount of time. One of mine I left the burner on accidentally for few minutes and it charred the contents and smoked. It was never the same… --- ## [Musicians: Why Do Notes Keep Halving?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-why-do-notes-keep-halving/775251)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2016, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/musicians-why-do-notes-keep-halving/775251 "2016-12-21T02:54:50Z")
Is there a logical reason why music notes keep halving? In other words, why do notes go like :1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16… instead of this: 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10… --- ## [RIP Gordie Tap of Hee Haw fame.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-gordie-tap-of-hee-haw-fame/775254)
**Author:** [@Kimballkid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kimballkid)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 11:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-gordie-tap-of-hee-haw-fame/775254 "2016-12-20T23:05:06Z")
He was 94 and Canadian! He played Cousin Clem. --- ## [Oven Cooking Bags](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oven-cooking-bags/775144)
**Author:** [@stosh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stosh)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oven-cooking-bags/775144 "2016-12-20T23:00:24Z")
I’m using a cooking bag to make a ham. I know about cutting holes in the bag too release pressure, but the instructions also call for you to put flour in the bag " to prevent bursting". Is this really necessary and why… --- ## [Barry. The new movie on netflix about Obama in college](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barry-the-new-movie-on-netflix-about-obama-in-college/775260)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barry-the-new-movie-on-netflix-about-obama-in-college/775260 "2016-12-20T21:40:28Z")
I really enjoyed this. I only read parts of Obama’s biography so I have no idea how much of that is true but if this was what his life was like I can understand why Obama tries to hard to be a consensus builder and see t… --- ## [The Watchmen vs Suicide Squad](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-watchmen-vs-suicide-squad/774599)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-watchmen-vs-suicide-squad/774599 "2016-12-20T20:41:25Z")
The villainous heroes vs the villains farmed out as heroes. Who would Win? --- ## [50 of the worst things to eat ever .....](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-of-the-worst-things-to-eat-ever/774658)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-of-the-worst-things-to-eat-ever/774658 "2016-12-20T19:59:58Z")
http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/50-foods-you-should-never-eat/ss-BBodjvN?li=BBnba9O#image=51 ive never been to rodales organic life … but had to read this So how much of of the science is real and how much i… --- ## [Tracking down comedian via an obscure joke](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tracking-down-comedian-via-an-obscure-joke/775158)
**Author:** [@BwanaBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BwanaBob)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tracking-down-comedian-via-an-obscure-joke/775158 "2016-12-20T19:39:52Z")
Sometime in the late 70’s (or possibly early 80’s) I saw a comedian on TV who I thought was funny at the time but his name never stuck in my mind. For all I know it was a young Jerry Seinfeld, but the fact is I’d love t… --- ## ["Santa Claus is Coming..." Version Info](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santa-claus-is-coming-version-info/775226)
**Author:** [@Zeke\_N.Destroi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeke_N.Destroi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/santa-claus-is-coming-version-info/775226 "2016-12-20T18:46:35Z")
I am trying to find a particular version of “Santa Claus…” but I am having no luck. I’m hoping for help. The into is sort of 60’s surf music but the distinguishing feature is the backing vocals. The backing vocals are … --- ## [Why does bacon go bad so quickly?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-bacon-go-bad-so-quickly/774401)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-does-bacon-go-bad-so-quickly/774401 "2016-12-20T17:58:26Z")
My wife and I recently got sick from old bacon. We didn’t realize it had expired Oct 30 and we ate some Dec 2. Bad GI upset. I checked the package yesterday and saw green mold spots. It went in the trash. It wasn’t mold… --- ## [Glenn Ford Question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glenn-ford-question/775209)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/glenn-ford-question/775209 "2016-12-20T17:09:00Z")
I know that Glenn Ford never won an Academy Award himself, but was he ever in a film that won an Academy Award? I can’t seem to google an answer to this question. --- ## ["Star Trek" from the beginning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-from-the-beginning/766787)
**Author:** [@appleaday](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleaday)\ **Replies:** 369\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-trek-from-the-beginning/766787 "2016-12-20T14:29:30Z")
All this 50th anniversary stuff has inspired me to do a re-watch. When I was about 12 or 13, I heard the other kids talking about this new show called Star Trek, so I gave it a try and was immediately hooked. I think I’… --- ## [Bad Santa Ending](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-santa-ending/775106)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-santa-ending/775106 "2016-12-20T14:02:20Z")
Ok…sorry for being dumb. I don’t get it. How did he stay out of jail? I know that the police shot an unarmed Santa but still…I don’t get why ‘the letter’ exonerates him. --- ## [Worst movie of 2016?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-movie-of-2016/774810)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 1:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-movie-of-2016/774810 "2016-12-20T13:57:31Z")
What is the worst movie released this year? I can accept some December movies from last year. If you thought Episode VII was the worst movie of 2016, go for it. I’m guessing most of us avoid movies we expect to be bad, … --- ## [America's Got Talent Holiday Spectacular](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-got-talent-holiday-spectacular/775206)
**Author:** [@JohnGalt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JohnGalt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/americas-got-talent-holiday-spectacular/775206 "2016-12-20T13:32:45Z")
Just got done watching the America’s Got Talent Holiday show. We liked watching the show (for the most part) when it airs each season, but for this show they brought back lots of acts with a Christmas theme. It’s like a … --- ## [M.A.M.O.N. (Mexican short film about Trump)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/m-a-m-o-n-mexican-short-film-about-trump/774051)
**Author:** [@TreacherousCretin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TreacherousCretin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 10:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/m-a-m-o-n-mexican-short-film-about-trump/774051 "2016-12-20T10:24:45Z")
Should this go in Elections or Cafe Society? Beats me. From Mexico, a delightfully outrageous short fantasy/scifi/comedy/commentary on Trump’s Wall. Filled with cultural references and in-jokes, many if not most of wh… --- ## [Question: Robert Barone and Amy's wedding on Everybody Loves Raymond](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-robert-barone-and-amys-wedding-on-everybody-loves-raymond/775058)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 9:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-robert-barone-and-amys-wedding-on-everybody-loves-raymond/775058 "2016-12-20T09:22:59Z")
Before the ceremony, Amy’s mother Pat MacDougall (Georgia Engel) has a conversation with Amy, and she says something about…how once she imagined she would be giving Amy advice about ‘the wedding night’. But it wasn’t ne… --- ## [What is everything said in other Star Wars movies about events now depicted in Rogue One?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-everything-said-in-other-star-wars-movies-about-events-now-depicted-in-rogue-one/775149)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-everything-said-in-other-star-wars-movies-about-events-now-depicted-in-rogue-one/775149 "2016-12-20T08:53:10Z")
What are all the references made in other Star Wars movies that one would want to check to be sure Rogue One is fully consistent with those other movies? --- ## [Finally read Don Quixote, can't stand it](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-read-don-quixote-cant-stand-it/775150)
**Author:** [@No\_Wikipedia\_Cites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/No_Wikipedia_Cites)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 5:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/finally-read-don-quixote-cant-stand-it/775150 "2016-12-20T05:31:41Z")
Ok years after my original question (Why is Don Quixote "the" Spanish book of all time? - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board) I have tried to actually read Don Quixote and made it 150 pages in, when I began to sk… --- ## [Boondock Saints question](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boondock-saints-question/555650)
**Author:** [@kittenblue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kittenblue)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boondock-saints-question/555650 "2016-12-20T02:32:43Z")
This is driving my boss crazy,and therefore me: why are they the Boondock Saints when they don’t live in the boondocks? What is the origin of their name.Need answer fast! --- ## [Hadith anthology recommendations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hadith-anthology-recommendations/774439)
**Author:** [@velomont](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/velomont)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2016, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hadith-anthology-recommendations/774439 "2016-12-20T01:14:13Z")
A few months ago I finished reading the Quran and subsequently learned about Ahadith. As background, I was raised Christian and have dabbled in atheism as a teen and am now more or less an agnostic/atheist. I read the Q… --- ## [Help me identify this animated short film](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-this-animated-short-film/133253)
**Author:** [@The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Asbestos_Mango)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 11:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-this-animated-short-film/133253 "2016-12-19T23:58:56Z")
OK, this would have been back in the early '70’s, I think I was about six or seven when I saw it on Public Televion, and it Seriously. Freaked. Me. Out. There was this giant sort of ape man who ate humans. Every time it… --- ## [Shows that ended too soon but...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shows-that-ended-too-soon-but/774934)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 11:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shows-that-ended-too-soon-but/774934 "2016-12-19T23:50:32Z")
…were not One Season wonders, in that they lasted at least two seasons. My examples: Better Off Ted Suburgatory Happy Endings I was going to write a little blurb about each but but what they all had in common was th… --- ## [What's the saddest song on your playlist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-saddest-song-on-your-playlist/774858)
**Author:** [@Skammer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skammer)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-saddest-song-on-your-playlist/774858 "2016-12-19T20:57:57Z")
If you ever see my driving down the street with tears streaming down my face and into my gray beard, it’s because this damn song came up in my playlist again: “The Night I Learned How Not to Pray,” Iris Dement If you d… --- ## [Baby It's Cold Outside - date rapey?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-its-cold-outside-date-rapey/774546)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 119\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/baby-its-cold-outside-date-rapey/774546 "2016-12-19T20:50:36Z")
Sorry if this is discussed elsewhere, but search was being uncooperative. Saw an article in the paper the other day about some folk who wrote new lyrics to the song Baby It’s Cold Outside to remove the “date-rapey” elem… --- ## [Did the T-800 kill anyone in Terminator 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-t-800-kill-anyone-in-terminator-2/774585)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-the-t-800-kill-anyone-in-terminator-2/774585 "2016-12-19T20:47:49Z")
I don’t recall any actual killings he did on screen before John Conner told him not to kill anyone. Was it implied that he killed people in the 2nd Terminator movie or did he just wound and maim everyone? --- ## [15th anniversary of Peter Jackson LOTR Fellowship of the Ring](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15th-anniversary-of-peter-jackson-lotr-fellowship-of-the-ring/774686)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/15th-anniversary-of-peter-jackson-lotr-fellowship-of-the-ring/774686 "2016-12-19T19:48:20Z")
Looking back, how do you think the trilogy holds up? Has your opinion changed since you first saw the movies? --- ## [The Great American Baking Show sucks.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-american-baking-show-sucks/774842)
**Author:** [@Little\_Pig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Pig)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2016, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-great-american-baking-show-sucks/774842 "2016-12-19T18:57:23Z")
The Great American Baking Show, a pitiful rip-off of the Great British Baking Show. Totally over produced, too many commercials (on network TV yet, OY!), sidekicks who are buffoons, everything putrid you would expect fro… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=793) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=795)