# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=84 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 85 --- ## [Help me make a playlist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-make-a-playlist/1016064)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-make-a-playlist/1016064 "2025-03-25T23:43:39Z")
What I’ve done is collect links to various songs on Youtube in a Word Document. If I feel listening to a little music, I go to this document, and click on a link. After an ad, it plays the song. One at a time. Is there … --- ## [Actors with regular starring roles in two series at the same time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-with-regular-starring-roles-in-two-series-at-the-same-time/1015313)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-with-regular-starring-roles-in-two-series-at-the-same-time/1015313 "2025-03-25T23:28:21Z")
“At the same time” can be sort of a vague concept with modern short streaming seasons with big gaps between them, but two “current” examples I noticed are Danny Pudi in both Mythic Quest and Going Dutch and Peyton List i… --- ## [Sympathy for the Devil and some enigmatic lyrics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sympathy-for-the-devil-and-some-enigmatic-lyrics/1015915)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/sympathy-for-the-devil-and-some-enigmatic-lyrics/1015915 "2025-03-25T23:19:22Z")
In this BBQ Pit “Clusterfuck” thread there was a bit of diversion over the song in the post title, in that case, the line: And I laid traps for troubadours Who get killed before they reach Bombay And that was well-a… --- ## [My dad's old videos of the Galax Fiddler's conventionin Virginia](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dads-old-videos-of-the-galax-fiddlers-conventionin-virginia/1016104)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Mabes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mike_Mabes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/my-dads-old-videos-of-the-galax-fiddlers-conventionin-virginia/1016104 "2025-03-25T21:29:11Z")
I never got around to watching much of these videos when visiting on holidays and had forgotten about them, found them in a box recently. --- ## [Comedy specials you've seen lately](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedy-specials-youve-seen-lately/1013788)
**Author:** [@icon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/icon)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedy-specials-youve-seen-lately/1013788 "2025-03-25T12:17:38Z")
We have a thread on Movies people have seen recently and one on Television series, but I could not find one on Comedy/Stand Up specials. There are many available on the different streaming services, and while they are u… --- ## [Vegan meat Oumph the Chunk - nice texture/bland taste - suggestions wanted](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegan-meat-oumph-the-chunk-nice-texture-bland-taste-suggestions-wanted/1015974)
**Author:** [@Chelonaut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chelonaut)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2025, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/vegan-meat-oumph-the-chunk-nice-texture-bland-taste-suggestions-wanted/1015974 "2025-03-25T02:21:28Z")
I’m not vegan, but I’m trying to generally lower my meat consumption. Try to use max 100 g pr dinner, usually less, and occasionally meat less. I’m not sold on meat substitutes, I try to get my proteins by using high pro… --- ## [Does this quote originate with Rick and Morty?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-quote-originate-with-rick-and-morty/986039)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-quote-originate-with-rick-and-morty/986039 "2025-03-24T23:48:23Z")
“Your boos mean nothing to me; I’ve seen what makes you cheer” I dunno, seems much, much older to me. Like something someone would say during the French Revolution or something. --- ## [Capitol Records Tower Swap Meet](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capitol-records-tower-swap-meet/999296)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/capitol-records-tower-swap-meet/999296 "2025-03-24T20:06:13Z")
This one is probably a long shot, but did any of y’all ever go to the Capitol Records Swap Meet back in the 70s? It took place one early Sunday each month (although by the late 70s it got push back to 10pm the Saturday … --- ## [Jessica Rabbit--smoking cigarette? Y/N](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jessica-rabbit-smoking-cigarette-y-n/995109)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jessica-rabbit-smoking-cigarette-y-n/995109 "2025-03-24T13:44:48Z")
I have a vague recollection of Who Framed Roger Rabbit, first run, in theaters. And I have seen what appear to be fan images of Jessica Rabbit, smoking a cigarette, in a long cigarette holder. And I know that Torch Sin… --- ## [Help me identify a song that sounds like “Famous Blue Raincoat” by Leonard Cohen](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-a-song-that-sounds-like-famous-blue-raincoat-by-leonard-cohen/1016027)
**Author:** [@FlikTheBlue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FlikTheBlue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-identify-a-song-that-sounds-like-famous-blue-raincoat-by-leonard-cohen/1016027 "2025-03-24T12:49:56Z")
No, it’s not Leo Sayers When I Need You. This song is in Spanish, and to the music is almost the same, even more so than When I Need You in comparison. It’s probably from the 2010s, though it wouldn’t surprise me if it… --- ## [What is the most commonly used phrase in English that came from a movie?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-commonly-used-phrase-in-english-that-came-from-a-movie/1011068)
**Author:** [@RickJay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RickJay)\ **Replies:** 325\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2025, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-most-commonly-used-phrase-in-english-that-came-from-a-movie/1011068 "2025-03-24T03:27:07Z")
We’ve got a thread going on about movie lines people use in everyday conversation. What would be THE most commonly used movie line in English? My rules: It has to be essentially original to a movie script. No fair … --- ## ["The Yellow Sweater"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yellow-sweater/664705)
**Author:** [@agnesnitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/agnesnitt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-yellow-sweater/664705 "2025-03-23T16:19:01Z")
I’m trying to find the author of a short story called “The Yellow Sweater”. It’s NOT by Hugh Garner which appears to be a bout a hitchhiker. This is a story about a boy who goes to visit a college with his family. He’s … --- ## [Older Movies / shows / books that are STILL funny](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/older-movies-shows-books-that-are-still-funny/1014929)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 174\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/older-movies-shows-books-that-are-still-funny/1014929 "2025-03-23T15:22:23Z")
In the thread about Gene Hackman, someone mentioned Young Frankenstein and Blazing Saddles not being as funny when rewatched recently. I concurred - there were elements in those that would simply not fly, these days. Lot… --- ## [Electric State on Netflix](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-state-on-netflix/1015792)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 10:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/electric-state-on-netflix/1015792 "2025-03-23T10:09:55Z")
I was looking for something to watch and gave this new Netflix movie a shot. It’s by the Russo brothers which probably explains the Star studded cast. It’s not very good in the sense that it is filled with cliches and b… --- ## [Greek mythology blood spawning](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greek-mythology-blood-spawning/1015886)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 8:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/greek-mythology-blood-spawning/1015886 "2025-03-22T20:18:46Z")
Just how many entities in Greek mythology were born from someone or something else’s blood? I seem to recall more than a few but a comprehensive list would be nice. --- ## [What are the main cafes right now in the US?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-main-cafes-right-now-in-the-us/1015799)
**Author:** [@Mijin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mijin)\ **Replies:** 158\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-the-main-cafes-right-now-in-the-us/1015799 "2025-03-22T18:10:41Z")
The reason for asking, is that Starbucks in struggling in the UK and so our market has shifted, (the TL;DR is that Costa has taken over as market leader) and I hear Starbucks is also on the decline in the US, so I am wo… --- ## [Dumbest Children's Book Characters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumbest-childrens-book-characters/1015893)
**Author:** [@P-man](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/P-man)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumbest-childrens-book-characters/1015893 "2025-03-22T17:19:04Z")
There is no shortage of mentally challenged characters in children’s literature. Here are my picks for the two dumbest; one I like, one I don’t. I like Dav Pilkey’s Dragon. Dragon came before Captain Underpants, and i… --- ## [Actors who can play a wide range of roles and do it believably](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-who-can-play-a-wide-range-of-roles-and-do-it-believably/1015809)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2025, 3:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actors-who-can-play-a-wide-range-of-roles-and-do-it-believably/1015809 "2025-03-22T03:25:57Z")
Not to detract from this thread of How do some actors end up type-cast?: I’m wondering what actors you’ve seen where you felt they could play a wide range of believable roles. The kinds of actors who are so good that yo… --- ## [TNG's Jellico](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tngs-jellico/1015843)
**Author:** [@Andy\_L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Andy_L)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tngs-jellico/1015843 "2025-03-21T21:47:40Z")
In Chain of Command Picard leaves the Enterprise for an extended mission involving counting illumination sources, and Captain Jellico takes command. We are of course, intended to dislike him (since he’s not Picard), but … --- ## [Three Authors](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-authors/1015837)
**Author:** [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/three-authors/1015837 "2025-03-21T19:53:35Z")
Okay another hypothetical- you are gonna be in a cabin or desert island or something for a year. No TV, no internet, a sat phone to check on home but limited, but you do get books. But only three authors. Obviously y… --- ## [Has anyone been to Club 33 in Disneyland?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-been-to-club-33-in-disneyland/1015031)
**Author:** [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-anyone-been-to-club-33-in-disneyland/1015031 "2025-03-21T19:10:42Z")
We covered this back in 2005 but that was 20 years ago. --- ## [Springsteen. Darlington County. What the $#$% does it mean?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springsteen-darlington-county-what-the-does-it-mean/670275)
**Author:** [@maniondl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maniondl)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/springsteen-darlington-county-what-the-does-it-mean/670275 "2025-03-21T06:42:39Z")
Okay, I’ve been trying to get an answer to this one for years. It’s time to let greater minds than mine take a whack at it. Darlington County is an uptempo rock number off of Born in the USA. It tells the story of th… --- ## [How was pizza delivery "30 Minutes Or Less Or It's Free!" to now taking 2 hours for a pizza?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-was-pizza-delivery-30-minutes-or-less-or-its-free-to-now-taking-2-hours-for-a-pizza/1015700)
**Author:** [@Asuka](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Asuka)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-was-pizza-delivery-30-minutes-or-less-or-its-free-to-now-taking-2-hours-for-a-pizza/1015700 "2025-03-21T05:42:55Z")
I understand the original process was discontinued because it lead to unsafe driving practices and even lawsuits and deaths, but now when I order delivery from Dominos it seems an hour to 2 hours is the usual time frame … --- ## [In tv and film, why are multiple takes required?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-tv-and-film-why-are-multiple-takes-required/1015372)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-tv-and-film-why-are-multiple-takes-required/1015372 "2025-03-20T23:36:47Z")
I get the need for another take if there’s a problem— actor flubs their line, or breaks, or a prop fails, or what have you. And I get that the director may want a particular line delivery, or whatever. But on the podcast… --- ## [I just rewatched Heaven Can Wait (1978)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-rewatched-heaven-can-wait-1978/684087)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2025, 7:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-just-rewatched-heaven-can-wait-1978/684087 "2025-03-20T19:41:23Z")
I remember really enjoying it when it first came out, and I have to say, it was just as good this time. Funny, warm and winning - a bittersweet supernatural comedy/romance. Warren Beatty and Julie Chris… --- ## [Kennedy Center Honors (2010) Paul McCartney](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kennedy-center-honors-2010-paul-mccartney/1015841)
**Author:** [@Coriolanus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Coriolanus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 9:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kennedy-center-honors-2010-paul-mccartney/1015841 "2025-03-19T21:55:10Z")
I know Trump took over the Director spot I know he bitched about sight lines and how Lee Greenwood would barely be be visible to anyone, as most concert venues are designed I LOL’d when I heard him bitch about how the u… --- ## [Jesse Colin Young of the Youngbloods has Died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesse-colin-young-of-the-youngbloods-has-died/1015749)
**Author:** [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 9:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesse-colin-young-of-the-youngbloods-has-died/1015749 "2025-03-19T21:08:13Z")
Maybe I missed it, but I’m a little gobsmacked that no one has posted this yet: Gift link: From the article: Jesse Colin Young, whose sincere tenor vocals for the Youngbloods graced one of the most loving anthems o… --- ## [How do some actors end up type-cast?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-some-actors-end-up-type-cast/1015542)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-some-actors-end-up-type-cast/1015542 "2025-03-19T15:16:56Z")
I assume most actors relish the chance to try different roles, based on nothing in particular other than knowing how I hated to do repetitive jobs. But it seems few get to stretch, while many are stuck in a very limiting… --- ## [The ubiquity of cell phones in today's TV police procedurals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ubiquity-of-cell-phones-in-todays-tv-police-procedurals/1015018)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ubiquity-of-cell-phones-in-todays-tv-police-procedurals/1015018 "2025-03-19T14:48:54Z")
This is really mundane and pointless, but it has to do with TV, so I put it here. Also: I don’t really have a point, just wanted to share an observation. TV cops have come a l-o-o-o-ng way from the days when Lennie Bris… --- ## [Miami Vice--believe it or not](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miami-vice-believe-it-or-not/1015620)
**Author:** [@fedman1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fedman1)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/miami-vice-believe-it-or-not/1015620 "2025-03-18T18:57:30Z")
After reading the posts in recent column ( Poll: Best Bond (non-Connery edition), I thought about my favorite series, Miami Vice. I loved it for the camera work, decor/sets, clothes and music, but there were some element… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=83) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=85)