# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=809 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 810 --- ## [RIP Robert Vaughn](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-robert-vaughn/771521)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-robert-vaughn/771521 "2016-11-13T02:34:02Z")
Man From Uncle and Magnificent Seven actor dies surrounded by his family Damn. 2016 is turning out to be a real downer. My wife gave me the THE MAN FROM U.N.C.L.E. boxed set for Christmas a couple of years ago. I have t… --- ## [NaNoNaNoNaNo... WriMo!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nanonanonano-wrimo/768983)
**Author:** [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Replies:** 110\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nanonanonano-wrimo/768983 "2016-11-13T01:46:41Z")
Please tell me I’m not the only one gearing up for NaNoWriMo. I’m still revising the first NaNo book I wrote in 2014 but I figured I’d work on a new idea I have: The Burning. Kind of a declining civilization fantasy, a … --- ## [Trump became President, so it's time for the triumphant return of the Raj Ratings!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-became-president-so-its-time-for-the-triumphant-return-of-the-raj-ratings/771587)
**Author:** [@Mullinator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mullinator)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-became-president-so-its-time-for-the-triumphant-return-of-the-raj-ratings/771587 "2016-11-13T01:17:53Z")
Like a famished zombie in the night, I rise to once again feast on the succulent innards of a completely made up and arbitrary rating system designed solely to delight me while getting in the way of much needed productiv… --- ## [So, my 13YO niece wants me to give her guitar lessons](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-13yo-niece-wants-me-to-give-her-guitar-lessons/707796)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2016, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-my-13yo-niece-wants-me-to-give-her-guitar-lessons/707796 "2016-11-13T00:24:56Z")
My 13YO niece messaged me on Facebook. “I want guitar lessons for Christmas.” She means (in context) that she wants me to teach her to play guitar. Not pay for professional lessons. The problem is … I abandoned the gui… --- ## [Any others films like "Come and See"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-others-films-like-come-and-see/771679)
**Author:** [@nate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nate)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 8:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-others-films-like-come-and-see/771679 "2016-11-12T20:31:06Z")
…meaning, are there any other really great films to come out of the Soviet Union? I think this was one of the most disturbing films I’ve ever seen, but in a good way, Some subtle jarring scenes have remained in my consci… --- ## [Does the changing of a novel's title bother you?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-changing-of-a-novels-title-bother-you/770548)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-changing-of-a-novels-title-bother-you/770548 "2016-11-12T18:26:13Z")
I’m sure there may be other examples but it is Barry Eisler’s series of John Rain novels that have bugged me. I don’t recall how many there are in his series, but I think he’s changed the titles of over half of them. O… --- ## [Rogue One plot guesses, anyone?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rogue-one-plot-guesses-anyone/771538)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rogue-one-plot-guesses-anyone/771538 "2016-11-12T16:18:08Z")
If any genuine spoilers exist, I am not aware of them. If they do, I would request no one share them. The movies comes out in a month and I am going to predict that: Jyn dies, having secured the Death Star plans. Her … --- ## [Instant tea: how much for a cup of hot tea?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instant-tea-how-much-for-a-cup-of-hot-tea/771463)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/instant-tea-how-much-for-a-cup-of-hot-tea/771463 "2016-11-12T14:33:30Z")
My Mom has to lay of coffee for about a week–doctor’s orders. She may take tea, though. I got a jar of instant tea, whose label directs the user to add 1 1/3 teaspoon of instant tea to a cup of cold water, for iced tea. … --- ## [Why McDonald's Cokes are so good.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-mcdonalds-cokes-are-so-good/771468)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 7:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-mcdonalds-cokes-are-so-good/771468 "2016-11-12T07:44:01Z")
I’ve noticed Cokes are better at McDonald’s. The other fast food places that sell Coke are ok. But there is a difference. I don’t order soda at restaurants that only sell Pepsi. It’s too sweet. Turns out McDonald’s doe… --- ## [things that only work on tv](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-only-work-on-tv/767900)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 6:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/things-that-only-work-on-tv/767900 "2016-11-12T06:58:49Z")
I don’t know what world TV folks live in but there are certain tropes that would never work in real life and everyone knows it. Like for example the idea that a smoker can hide their smoking from non-smokers. Tobacco smo… --- ## [Non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-traditional-thanksgiving-dinner/762745)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/non-traditional-thanksgiving-dinner/762745 "2016-11-12T02:07:45Z")
I traditionally roast a turkey for Thanksgiving. This year, we’re getting away right after the holiday, so turkey and all of the trimmings isn’t going to work. Mrs. L.A. has requested escargots, which of course I can d… --- ## [The most ridiculous place for a murder of the week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-ridiculous-place-for-a-murder-of-the-week/770992)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-most-ridiculous-place-for-a-murder-of-the-week/770992 "2016-11-12T01:42:33Z")
I know it would get pretty boring if every cop or mystery show took place in New York or L.A. but as a result there are places portrayed with a ridiculous murder rate. The Oxfordshire of Inspectors Morse and Lewis runs r… --- ## [STNG: Data's head is over 500 years old!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stng-datas-head-is-over-500-years-old/770688)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2016, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stng-datas-head-is-over-500-years-old/770688 "2016-11-12T00:18:22Z")
Time’s Arrow. The one with the aliens that travel back in time to 19th century Earth to suck the life-force out of poor unsuspecting humans. So Data loses his head in an abandon cavern only to have it reattached 500 yea… --- ## [Long lead time from movie trailer to theatrical release](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-lead-time-from-movie-trailer-to-theatrical-release/770965)
**Author:** [@CookingWithGas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CookingWithGas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/long-lead-time-from-movie-trailer-to-theatrical-release/770965 "2016-11-11T23:42:24Z")
I saw an ad on TV for a film called \*Life \*(trailer). It looks like clips from a fully produced film. But it won’t be released until Memorial Day next year, another SEVEN months. What in the heck are they going to spend … --- ## [A Streetcat named Bob - poke my eyes out](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-streetcat-named-bob-poke-my-eyes-out/770521)
**Author:** [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-streetcat-named-bob-poke-my-eyes-out/770521 "2016-11-11T23:37:27Z")
Let me say up front, a) Though indeed a rant, this is about cinema and it is far, far too lame for a pitting b) I haven’t seen it, not seen a review of it, never even heard of it until I saw a trailer but… I don’t rec… --- ## [The Walking Dead; 7.03 "The Cell" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-03-the-cell-open-spoilers/770919)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 88\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-7-03-the-cell-open-spoilers/770919 "2016-11-11T22:14:17Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] A new group of survivors seem to have it all in their impressive community; however, there is a price \[/QUOTE\] Scott Aukerman and a surprise cast member are on Talking Dead. Also apparently there’s a new w… --- ## [Elton John Fans: What Instrument Is That...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elton-john-fans-what-instrument-is-that/770288)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/elton-john-fans-what-instrument-is-that/770288 "2016-11-11T20:25:45Z")
During the instrumental introduction to “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds” (Elton John’s version) , what instrument is that? …Sounds like a synthesized harpsichord? :confused: --- ## [q. about Freddy Krueger](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-about-freddy-krueger/771315)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/q-about-freddy-krueger/771315 "2016-11-11T19:56:44Z")
I understand that the backstory is that incontrovertible proof of his guilt was uncovered, but that for some reason he could not be charged or tried. Did they ever say exactly why? --- ## [The Simpsons did it (called President Trump... 16 years ago)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-did-it-called-president-trump-16-years-ago/771173)
**Author:** [@Rigamarole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rigamarole)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-simpsons-did-it-called-president-trump-16-years-ago/771173 "2016-11-11T18:59:41Z")
Wow, this is spooky. --- ## ["Sucks to be you." origin](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sucks-to-be-you-origin/770679)
**Author:** [@crucible](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crucible)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 3:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sucks-to-be-you-origin/770679 "2016-11-11T15:19:37Z")
Say it. Kind of rolls off the tongue easily. 25 years ago, I heard my college kid and his friend using this phrase in a friendly, bantering way when one or the other complained about workload, classload, teacher, boyfr… --- ## [If I was Gay I would totally do......](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-was-gay-i-would-totally-do/771260)
**Author:** [@manila](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/manila)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-i-was-gay-i-would-totally-do/771260 "2016-11-11T14:25:22Z")
to take you mind of the election… Robbie Williams ! Absolute quality entertainer! Better than Frank Sinatra and Elvis combined! sublime performer n consumate artist! Good on ya fella! No Bromance here but I fucking lov… --- ## [20 box office bombs of 2015](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-box-office-bombs-of-2015/736309)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/20-box-office-bombs-of-2015/736309 "2016-11-11T11:53:14Z")
An interesting CNN slideshow: http://www.cnn.com/2015/06/08/entertainment/gallery/movie-bombs-2015/?iid=ob\_article\_entertainment\_pool&iref=obnetwork I’ve wanted to see Steve Jobs, Shaun the Sheep and The Walk, but haven… --- ## [What is "Beesting pudding?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-beesting-pudding/771472)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 10:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-beesting-pudding/771472 "2016-11-11T10:17:02Z")
Came across it in a book of Irish recipes. What is the “beesting” referred to? Seems tedious and dangerous to hunt down bees for their stingers … --- ## [Post some epic movie fights!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-some-epic-movie-fights/771005)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2016, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/post-some-epic-movie-fights/771005 "2016-11-11T05:28:53Z")
I’ve been hankerin’ lately for good movie fight scenes. I saw a top ten list the other day and was not only reminded of a few that I had seen before (and sought out the full versions of them), but there were a few on the… --- ## [Young Sheldon (prequel) spinoff in the works](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-sheldon-prequel-spinoff-in-the-works/771109)
**Author:** [@akrako1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/akrako1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/young-sheldon-prequel-spinoff-in-the-works/771109 "2016-11-10T19:43:19Z")
‘The Big Bang Theory’ Eyes Young Sheldon Spinoff Prequel Series On CBS Thoughts? Not sure if his 10 year old antics could sustain an entire show. Laurie Metcalf would be a must! --- ## [Franz Kafka and religion](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/franz-kafka-and-religion/769969)
**Author:** [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/franz-kafka-and-religion/769969 "2016-11-10T16:44:45Z")
He’s, hands down, my favorite author, and I have the privilege to be able to read his wonderful prose in the native language. I just happened to think about the fact that most of my favorite artists are deeply spiritual … --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 10, Episode 7 (November 3, 2016) -- "The Veracity Elasticity"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-7-november-3-2016-the-veracity-elasticity/770557)
**Author:** [@gytalf2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gytalf2000)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 1:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-10-episode-7-november-3-2016-the-veracity-elasticity/770557 "2016-11-10T13:03:48Z")
I am starting this thread in anticipation of tonight’s episode. --- ## [Are novel cover blurbs too hyped and "breathless"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-novel-cover-blurbs-too-hyped-and-breathless/771103)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2016, 2:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-novel-cover-blurbs-too-hyped-and-breathless/771103 "2016-11-10T02:30:05Z")
I am not sure if this is true across other genres, but in the crime/thriller/adventure genres it seems common for fiction novels to have book-jacket blurbs along the lines of,\* “An expeditionary team discovers a terrible… --- ## [Planet Earth II (BBC nature documentary)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planet-earth-ii-bbc-nature-documentary/770402)
**Author:** [@Riemann](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Riemann)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/planet-earth-ii-bbc-nature-documentary/770402 "2016-11-09T18:16:12Z")
The “sequel” to the Planet Earth documentary series starts on Sunday on BBC One. This looks like it will be truly spectacular, a step up in technology even from the groundbreaking first series. Extended trailer here: … --- ## [Identify a PBS televised comedy play](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-a-pbs-televised-comedy-play/771089)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2016, 5:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-a-pbs-televised-comedy-play/771089 "2016-11-09T17:33:35Z")
I think it was in the 80s or 90s. I think it was an English playwright, (maybe Ayckbourn?). It was shown on our public TV station. It involved married couples and was one of those “misunderstandings leading to outrageou… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=808) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=810)