# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=798 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 799 --- ## [Anyone else watching Natiional Geographic's "Mars"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-watching-natiional-geographics-mars/774201)
**Author:** [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 10:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-watching-natiional-geographics-mars/774201 "2016-12-13T10:03:38Z")
I’ve been watching the “Mars” series on the National Geographic Channel. It’s a good combination of science, technology, politics, economics and psychology… and raw survival. I especially enjoyed the last epode’s paralle… --- ## [Big Bang Theory: The Property Division Collision](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-bang-theory-the-property-division-collision/773606)
**Author:** [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-bang-theory-the-property-division-collision/773606 "2016-12-13T01:45:24Z")
What no thread already? Why do I have to be burdened with such sexiness and starting threads? Anyways, I’m only about half way through the episode but damn Stuart is on fire and Sheldon is being a selfish dick. I like t… --- ## [The role of butter and eggs in batter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-role-of-butter-and-eggs-in-batter/774347)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2016, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-role-of-butter-and-eggs-in-batter/774347 "2016-12-13T00:49:59Z")
I bought a ready-made sugar cookie mix; it’s one of those that you just need to add a stick of butter and one egg. It did not go well. No matter how much I stirred the mixture, it did not set up properly; it formed sor… --- ## [Poisonous volunteer squash? Anyone heard of this?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poisonous-volunteer-squash-anyone-heard-of-this/417453)
**Author:** [@dangermom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dangermom)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poisonous-volunteer-squash-anyone-heard-of-this/417453 "2016-12-12T23:49:42Z")
This is ringing a bell in the back of my head somewhere, but I can’t remember and it’s too general for successful Googling. I seem to recall a story about how you shouldn’t eat unidentified volunteer squash in your gard… --- ## [Rik Mayall: Accent or speech impedement?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rik-mayall-accent-or-speech-impedement/254314)
**Author:** [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rik-mayall-accent-or-speech-impedement/254314 "2016-12-12T22:07:07Z")
Ok right off the bat, I think this may offend some folks but I have been soooo curious, I just have to ask! I’ve been watching “Young Ones” DVDs and Rik Mayall’s speech is just mind boggling to me. Seems that he can’t p… --- ## [The History of Civilization](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-history-of-civilization/774255)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-history-of-civilization/774255 "2016-12-12T20:07:41Z")
Since high school, I’ve been an enormous fan of Will (and Ariel) Durant’s eleven volume series. Once free with your Book Of The Month club membership, now offered at better used book shops. Read it twice, back in the d… --- ## [What the Hell is up with South Park theses day?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-is-up-with-south-park-theses-day/739541)
**Author:** [@Gatopescado](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gatopescado)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-the-hell-is-up-with-south-park-theses-day/739541 "2016-12-12T19:25:20Z")
The last few episodes (maybe this whole current season?) are just weird and I don’t get it. Its like some meta (I don’t even know what that means) performance art soap opera. What’s with the stupid new characters like … --- ## [A Sexy, But Still Kinda Funny Torch Song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sexy-but-still-kinda-funny-torch-song/774111)
**Author:** [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sexy-but-still-kinda-funny-torch-song/774111 "2016-12-12T18:25:16Z")
An organization I work with is working on their yearly variety show, and I need to come up with a number. What I’m looking for is something that’s at least a little humorous, yet still in my (admittedly low for a female… --- ## [Lobster live-to-tails conversion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobster-live-to-tails-conversion/774384)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lobster-live-to-tails-conversion/774384 "2016-12-12T17:59:46Z")
A recipe calls for three, 1½ pound, live lobsters. (They’re Maine lobsters, apparently, because they mention claws.) I can only get frozen tails. How many tails equal the meat of 4½ pounds of live Maine lobster? --- ## [Lily and The Snowman. Sweet? Or F'd up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lily-and-the-snowman-sweet-or-fd-up/774390)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2016, 3:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lily-and-the-snowman-sweet-or-fd-up/774390 "2016-12-12T15:08:50Z")
Lily and The Snowman has been making its way through Facebook. And everyone keeps raving about what a sweet, touching story it is. Am I the only one who finds this story slightly fucked up? It’s a 2 minute video if any… --- ## [Take Shelter Movie - I Didn't Understand the End](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-shelter-movie-i-didnt-understand-the-end/600283)
**Author:** [@the\_thecat\_hat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_thecat_hat)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/take-shelter-movie-i-didnt-understand-the-end/600283 "2016-12-11T23:47:28Z")
What happened at the end on the beach? I know the husband and wife said something brief to each other but I did not get it. Obviously, spoils will follow. --- ## [The Hateful Eight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hateful-eight/727713)
**Author:** [@Ike\_Witt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ike_Witt)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-hateful-eight/727713 "2016-12-11T22:59:21Z")
I couldn’t find another thread about the new Tarantino movie so here this is. I just watched the trailer and must say that I am looking forward to this movie. It could be epic in 70mm. --- ## [Question about Frosty the Snowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-frosty-the-snowman/774154)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 7:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-frosty-the-snowman/774154 "2016-12-11T19:06:06Z")
When they put the hat on his head he comes to life and exclaims, “Happy birthday!” I always thought he was saying this to Jesus Christ. My son thought he was talking about himself but who says “Happy birthday!” to themse… --- ## [Sherlock series four teaser trailer is up](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sherlock-series-four-teaser-trailer-is-up/761239)
**Author:** [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sherlock-series-four-teaser-trailer-is-up/761239 "2016-12-11T15:49:06Z")
Here it is. Not a lot to go on there, but they’re still filming as we speak, so that’s to be expected. Mrs. Hudson is pretty pissed off. What did Mycroft do? I read that Toby Jones has been cast as Culverton Smith, w… --- ## [Dave Brubeck died \[in 2012\] \[ed. title\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dave-brubeck-died-in-2012-ed-title/774311)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dave-brubeck-died-in-2012-ed-title/774311 "2016-12-11T13:40:51Z")
He was 91. You’d think he’d have time to write another song. --- ## [OK Go's new music video — "The One Moment"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-gos-new-music-video-the-one-moment/772812)
**Author:** [@Asimovian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asimovian)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ok-gos-new-music-video-the-one-moment/772812 "2016-12-11T05:52:30Z")
Another neat one. 4.2 seconds of video footage stretched out into the full length of the song. The link contains both the video and an article about the song and video. Enjoy! --- ## [Most unexpected song lyrics?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unexpected-song-lyrics/774242)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 5:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-unexpected-song-lyrics/774242 "2016-12-11T05:25:23Z")
This is inspired by Moana, which has a song where the word “demigod” is rhymed with “decapod.” Never would I have ever come up with that word pair, much less expected to hear them in a song in a children’s movie. So, ho… --- ## [Best indie films on Amazon Prime](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-indie-films-on-amazon-prime/774404)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-indie-films-on-amazon-prime/774404 "2016-12-11T01:17:42Z")
I’m currently re-watching “The Fits”. I saw it when it was released in the theaters and was completely mesmorized. It’s not your typical coming-of-age adolescent angst story. It involves a dance team, but it’s not anot… --- ## [Newspaper headlines as literature](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newspaper-headlines-as-literature/774346)
**Author:** [@Flyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Flyer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 11:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/newspaper-headlines-as-literature/774346 "2016-12-10T23:00:20Z")
I’m a great fan of well-written headlines. Some headline writers seem to regard working puns, double meanings, or other jokes into their work as a sacred obligation. The Colorado Springs Gazette comes up with some pret… --- ## [Voice Impersonations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voice-impersonations/759611)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voice-impersonations/759611 "2016-12-10T22:14:50Z")
Do you think one can be taught to do a variety of famous voice impersonations, or is it a gift (i.e., either you have it, or you don’t)? The epitome, of course, is Robin Williams who was inspired by Jonathan Winters (as… --- ## [The Police: ID This Video?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-police-id-this-video/774229)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-police-id-this-video/774229 "2016-12-10T22:12:31Z")
I could have sworn there was a Police video of “Wrapped Around Your Finger” where Sting (I assume) is playing a piano with eggs placed atop the black keys. In fact, I know I learned the piano fingering from watching him.… --- ## [a a gill is dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-a-gill-is-dead/774382)
**Author:** [@Dr\_Paprika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr_Paprika)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-a-gill-is-dead/774382 "2016-12-10T22:10:18Z")
I was saddened to read that AA Gill died. I first stumbled across his beautiful and sarcastic writing at a used bookstore in Prague, and have read much of his oeuvre including To America With Love. Not sure how popular… --- ## [Bohemian Rhapsody is now a crime movie](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bohemian-rhapsody-is-now-a-crime-movie/774257)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 6:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bohemian-rhapsody-is-now-a-crime-movie/774257 "2016-12-10T18:33:15Z")
Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody is a staple of classic rock FM radio and has been reinterpreted by such artists as the Muppets and William Shatner. Now it’s been turned into a five minute crime drama with spoken dialogue taken… --- ## [Fuller House; season 2 on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuller-house-season-2-on-netflix/774359)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fuller-house-season-2-on-netflix/774359 "2016-12-10T16:56:39Z")
Season 2 of Fuller House premiered on Netflix yesterday day. It may be corny as hell, but I like the nostalgia. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk --- ## [Anyone else watching "The Get Down" on Netflix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-watching-the-get-down-on-netflix/764336)
**Author:** [@monstro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/monstro)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 12:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-watching-the-get-down-on-netflix/764336 "2016-12-10T12:08:43Z")
I am, and I am enjoying it. It brings me back to the days I have no memory of even though I was alive (I was born in '77), but that I still feel connection to. They have done a good job of portraying the grittiness of … --- ## [Channel Zero - Candle Cove. Anyone besides me watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/channel-zero-candle-cove-anyone-besides-me-watching/769989)
**Author:** [@urban1a](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/urban1a)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 11:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/channel-zero-candle-cove-anyone-besides-me-watching/769989 "2016-12-10T11:41:12Z")
On SiFY. I have watched 3 episodes so far and I find the story very good. It appears to be an effort to capture the audience of ‘Stranger Things’ and I believe that they have succeeded. The story is just 6 episodes lo… --- ## [I may have finally bought too large a turkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-have-finally-bought-too-large-a-turkey/774302)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-may-have-finally-bought-too-large-a-turkey/774302 "2016-12-10T04:26:09Z")
It was nearly 20 pounds. I asked for 16-20 like last year, because they gave me one just over 16; not this year. So post-Tday dinner we have done the following: Trimmed all the meat off the carcass, then made about four… --- ## [Oldest song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-song/774318)
**Author:** [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oldest-song/774318 "2016-12-10T04:13:48Z")
What is the oldest song. I did a search with no results. Anyway, what is the oldest song we have written notation for? --- ## [Spider Man (2017) Trailer Released](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-2017-trailer-released/774270)
**Author:** [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spider-man-2017-trailer-released/774270 "2016-12-10T02:25:18Z")
Here. I’m kinda excited about this. I liked the Tobey ones (the first two) and didn’t watch the newest. I liked Spider Man in Civil War. --- ## [Reggie Watts, "Spatial", comedy/music special on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reggie-watts-spatial-comedy-music-special-on-netflix/774320)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2016, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reggie-watts-spatial-comedy-music-special-on-netflix/774320 "2016-12-10T01:05:33Z")
Very hard to describe for those who don’t know Reggie Watts, but it’s amazing. The musical bits are the best, and the one near the end of the show is one of the greatest things I’ve ever heard. If you have Netflix, giv… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=797) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=799)