# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=804 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 805 --- ## [The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers - Trailer snippet for the upcoming claymation movie!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fabulous-furry-freak-brothers-trailer-snippet-for-the-upcoming-claymation-movie/772946)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2016, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-fabulous-furry-freak-brothers-trailer-snippet-for-the-upcoming-claymation-movie/772946 "2016-11-27T00:23:45Z")
Interesting. I love the comic but had no idea a claymation movie was planned. It does not look like they have the voice work done yet. The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers - Never mind I got the date incorrect apparently p… --- ## [We have been blessed with an awesome run of Science Fiction movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-been-blessed-with-an-awesome-run-of-science-fiction-movies/772100)
**Author:** [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-have-been-blessed-with-an-awesome-run-of-science-fiction-movies/772100 "2016-11-26T22:23:08Z")
So I saw ‘Arrival’ over the weekend and that’s a truly great piece of quality science fiction. I mean, it’s not space opera or anything, it’s real science fiction. And it occurred to me that we’ve had a run of good sci… --- ## [Thanksgiving Menu 2016](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193)
**Author:** [@janis\_and\_c0](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janis_and_c0)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 9:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanksgiving-menu-2016/772193 "2016-11-26T21:12:14Z")
So what is everydoper planning for Thanksgiving? What do you have to have? What are you planning to make new & different? Dish Dish Dish (Pardon the Pun(s) (Apparently we are going out of town… we’re staying with t… --- ## [Military fiction with modern Mexico as a belligerant?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-fiction-with-modern-mexico-as-a-belligerant/772868)
**Author:** [@Ranchoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranchoth)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/military-fiction-with-modern-mexico-as-a-belligerant/772868 "2016-11-26T16:12:27Z")
Modern military fiction, science-fiction, and techno thrillers has a fairly robust history, involving many different nations, even aside from the major powers. But one country I can’t recall seeing used in such, actuall… --- ## [Star Wars: The Force Awakens - Seen It (Assume Spoilers Within)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-force-awakens-seen-it-assume-spoilers-within/740645)
**Author:** [@Cumbrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cumbrian)\ **Replies:** 1553\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 1:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-the-force-awakens-seen-it-assume-spoilers-within/740645 "2016-11-26T13:55:52Z")
Don’t know what the etiquette is for something like this - so no spoilers in the opening post. Suffice it to say, I have just got back from the European Premiere in London (itself an interesting experience, walking the r… --- ## [Pick a language and an instrument](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-a-language-and-an-instrument/771935)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 12:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pick-a-language-and-an-instrument/771935 "2016-11-26T12:22:41Z")
So if you could learn any instrument and any language what would it be and why? Personally I would do Japanese because I find the culture and the scenery of Japan to be fascinating and I would love to spend some time get… --- ## [2016 Punkin Chunkin Broadcast Canceled](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-punkin-chunkin-broadcast-canceled/772956)
**Author:** [@Sodalite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sodalite)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 10:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/2016-punkin-chunkin-broadcast-canceled/772956 "2016-11-26T10:52:23Z")
The Science Channel and Discovery Channel have decided not to air this year’s Punkin Chunkin competition after two people were injured in an explosion. While I wish both of those folks a speedy recovery, I’m still disap… --- ## [Thoughts on House of Cards](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-house-of-cards/772286)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thoughts-on-house-of-cards/772286 "2016-11-26T06:10:34Z")
Wife and I started binging this recently. Loved the first several eps, but now that we are 9-10 eps in, we’re wondering if there will be any characters we care enough about to keep watching. In the last 2 eps the libra… --- ## [Deadpool. Seen it. (Open Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deadpool-seen-it-open-spoilers/746033)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 6:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/deadpool-seen-it-open-spoilers/746033 "2016-11-26T06:07:37Z")
I saw it today… its like in the mould of Guardians and Ant Man a movie which does not take itself too seriously and is actually helped by Ryan Reynolds playing it in a Buck Turgitsonesque over the top way. Marvel is on … --- ## [Florence Henderson has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florence-henderson-has-died/772953)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/florence-henderson-has-died/772953 "2016-11-26T04:43:21Z")
She was 82. Best known for the Brady Bunch. She also had a successful career in Broadway musicals before her tv career. I’m pretty sure that I recently saw her in the audience of DWTS. She often came to see the show in… --- ## [50th anniversary of How the Grinch Stole Christmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50th-anniversary-of-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas/773002)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50th-anniversary-of-how-the-grinch-stole-christmas/773002 "2016-11-26T04:28:07Z")
…and, just because, my old thread, Dr. Seuss’ Beowulf Here, too --- ## [Mrs Brady now churns up dirt](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mrs-brady-now-churns-up-dirt/773009)
**Author:** [@pythonzzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pythonzzz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 4:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mrs-brady-now-churns-up-dirt/773009 "2016-11-26T04:23:47Z")
Florence Henderson has died. 2016 keeps it coming. --- ## [Boys Of Summer cover.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boys-of-summer-cover/772861)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boys-of-summer-cover/772861 "2016-11-26T04:00:26Z")
Boys Of Summer by The Jump Off. I always liked this song, flashback to a really good time in my life. Stumbled across this cover version and really liked it. Never heard of the band before. --- ## [Do you remember these hard rock bands from the late 80s-early 90s?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-remember-these-hard-rock-bands-from-the-late-80s-early-90s/773006)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-remember-these-hard-rock-bands-from-the-late-80s-early-90s/773006 "2016-11-26T03:38:19Z")
Raging Slab Circus Of Power Both of these bands got some pretty heavy play at my place back in the day. Totally forgot about Raging Slab until I stumbled across one of their vids on YT. I was all about this kind of st… --- ## [A Sommelier Is To Wine As X Is To Beer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sommelier-is-to-wine-as-x-is-to-beer/772843)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 3:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-sommelier-is-to-wine-as-x-is-to-beer/772843 "2016-11-26T03:01:01Z")
The sommelier is in charge of managing the wine inventory, suggesting pairings to customers, that sort of thing. Is there an equivalent position with regards to beer? --- ## ["Come and trim my Christmas tree."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-and-trim-my-christmas-tree/772978)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2016, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/come-and-trim-my-christmas-tree/772978 "2016-11-26T00:15:44Z")
Anyone else find this to be the dirtiest of lines ever to make its way into a mainstream Christmas song? I know this song is a bit cheeky, and meant to have a sex kitten vibe, but was this line meant to be as dirty as I… --- ## [What is the most realistic take in comics of what would happen if a real world "super" appeared?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-realistic-take-in-comics-of-what-would-happen-if-a-real-world-super-appeared/772931)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-realistic-take-in-comics-of-what-would-happen-if-a-real-world-super-appeared/772931 "2016-11-25T21:40:13Z")
Just curious. I’m trying to imagine what would happen in real life if someone popped up who could fly or read minds etc. Have there been any comics with what you consider would be a realistic or accurate take on what wou… --- ## [Looking for an episode of "Science Fiction Theatre"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-an-episode-of-science-fiction-theatre/772906)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 8:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/looking-for-an-episode-of-science-fiction-theatre/772906 "2016-11-25T20:50:34Z")
I had found that Youtube carries come episode of this series, which I watched after school when I was a kid in the late 50s. One episode dealt with a little girl who seemed to appear out of nowhere. When asked where she … --- ## [What's this piece of music I've heard in a few Warner Bros cartoons?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-piece-of-music-ive-heard-in-a-few-warner-bros-cartoons/772716)
**Author:** [@El\_DeLuxo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_DeLuxo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-this-piece-of-music-ive-heard-in-a-few-warner-bros-cartoons/772716 "2016-11-25T17:51:45Z")
I grew up with the classic Warner Brothers cartoons on TV. There’s this one piece of instrumental music that shows up in more than a couple of 'toons, usually when there’s mechanized mayhem going on. It’s not a classical… --- ## [What group was that? Macy's parade.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-group-was-that-macys-parade/772908)
**Author:** [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-group-was-that-macys-parade/772908 "2016-11-25T17:33:54Z")
There was a rock band of younger musicians that included guitars, drums, brass and winds. Good rockin’ sound. I only caught a glimpse of the name, which seemed to have the word “electronic” (or some variation) in it. Any… --- ## [Sous-vide cooking](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sous-vide-cooking/772608)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sous-vide-cooking/772608 "2016-11-25T17:28:06Z")
I’ve heard about sous-vide cooking and I’d like to hear more about it, especially from people who use one or have tasted food from one. How does it differ from ordinary cooking in its effects? How involved is it? What… --- ## [Adults who go to children's movies & theatre to feel like kids again](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adults-who-go-to-childrens-movies-theatre-to-feel-like-kids-again/772919)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adults-who-go-to-childrens-movies-theatre-to-feel-like-kids-again/772919 "2016-11-25T16:55:56Z")
I like the Michael webcomic on Vice. The main character Michael is a young, single adult man who has moved back in with his parents after some financial reverses and is now living in their basement. He is quite attached … --- ## [Goodbye Mrs. Brady (Florence Henderson)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-mrs-brady-florence-henderson/772959)
**Author:** [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/goodbye-mrs-brady-florence-henderson/772959 "2016-11-25T11:53:09Z")
Florence Henderson, who played Carol Brady, the matriarch of the Brady Family on ABC’s The Brady Bunch, died suddenly of heart failure on Thursday at 82. Her death was unexpected. Just this week she attended a taping of D… --- ## [Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (definitive version?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow-definitive-version/772849)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 11:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow-definitive-version/772849 "2016-11-25T11:33:43Z")
I need some opinions. I’m getting some more Christmas music this year, and I need a good version of Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!. Wasn’t a fan of the Bing Crosby or Dean Martin versions. I’m leaning towards … --- ## [Anyone watch Chicken People on CMT last night?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watch-chicken-people-on-cmt-last-night/772885)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2016, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watch-chicken-people-on-cmt-last-night/772885 "2016-11-25T03:13:31Z")
Some of those people are scary! You have an engineer who is trying to breed a “perfect” chicken, a professional singer that was such a childish diva I wanted to punch him in the face and an ex-alcoholic with five kids … --- ## [Paired novels --- stories that intersect](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paired-novels-stories-that-intersect/772404)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/paired-novels-stories-that-intersect/772404 "2016-11-24T22:51:52Z")
I was thinking about this recently, then came across this entry by Dung Beetle in the What You Reading thread for this month: http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=808882&page=2 The reason I was thinkin… --- ## [am i the only one who misses comedy centrals "turkey day"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-misses-comedy-centrals-turkey-day/772313)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/am-i-the-only-one-who-misses-comedy-centrals-turkey-day/772313 "2016-11-24T16:57:39Z")
In which it was nothing but 12 hours of mst3k on thanksgiving … I remember annoying the relatives with it the first year they did it because they wanted to know "who the smartasses on the screen who wouldn’t shut up and… --- ## [No one's watching "Soundbreaking" on PBS?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-ones-watching-soundbreaking-on-pbs/772135)
**Author:** [@HyacinthBucket](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HyacinthBucket)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/no-ones-watching-soundbreaking-on-pbs/772135 "2016-11-24T15:24:47Z")
With so many musicians and other Dopers with a strong interest in Rock, Pop and almost every other genre of music posting here in the CS forum, I’m really surprised that no one has had any comments on this series, which … --- ## [Good Behavior on TNT](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-behavior-on-tnt/772199)
**Author:** [@pinkfreud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pinkfreud)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/good-behavior-on-tnt/772199 "2016-11-24T01:38:19Z")
The new series Good Behavior went onto my must-watch list just a few minutes into the first episode. It’s the best thing I’ve seen on TV since Fargo. I almost didn’t watch this because I was sick and tired of Lady Mary C… --- ## [Did rear projection films ever look real to audiences?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-rear-projection-films-ever-look-real-to-audiences/772768)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2016, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-rear-projection-films-ever-look-real-to-audiences/772768 "2016-11-24T01:09:47Z")
I like watching old movies, before there was computer generated backgrounds and green screen. In some of those old films they relied heavily on rear projection, whether they were driving in a car, riding on a train, or … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=803) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=805)