# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=883 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 884 --- ## [I need a latin legal term for a work of fiction](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-latin-legal-term-for-a-work-of-fiction/753321)
**Author:** [@Julius\_TheG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Julius_TheG)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-need-a-latin-legal-term-for-a-work-of-fiction/753321 "2016-04-28T23:43:27Z")
Well, this is my first thread in a long time, I used to post here some years ago but I’ve lost that email. So now I’m an old and new member at the same time. Also, I’m mexican, and my native language is spanish, so pleas… --- ## [If that aint F'in I'll take the chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-that-aint-fin-ill-take-the-chair/753311)
**Author:** [@drad\_dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drad_dog)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-that-aint-fin-ill-take-the-chair/753311 "2016-04-28T22:12:55Z")
Does anybody remember a joke that ended with a rhyming sequence like; …bobbin up in the air and If that aint F’in I’ll take the chair It was about someone in a trial who was asked to describe an event and he says “The… --- ## [Most assholish thing done by the 5 main human characters in Frasier?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-assholish-thing-done-by-the-5-main-human-characters-in-frasier/753247)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Shine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr_Shine)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-assholish-thing-done-by-the-5-main-human-characters-in-frasier/753247 "2016-04-28T20:26:48Z")
A sequel of sorts to this thread The Frasier gang seem to be better than the Friends guys. It’s been a while since I watched Frasier; I can’t think of anything more than minor ethical quibbles but I’m sure there’s a l… --- ## [30 Day Song Challenge, number 8: A Song You Know All the Words To.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-day-song-challenge-number-8-a-song-you-know-all-the-words-to/753170)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-day-song-challenge-number-8-a-song-you-know-all-the-words-to/753170 "2016-04-28T20:03:02Z")
Known all the words to that one since 2001. --- ## [What was the first war comic book?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-war-comic-book/753187)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 7:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-the-first-war-comic-book/753187 "2016-04-28T19:13:51Z")
What was the first Sgt. Rock-type war comic book? By this, I mean one with no sci-fi or fantasy elements, one where the heroes were ordinary men with real world-type ordnance who fought other soldiers, not super-villains… --- ## [So - what is this poem (and related cake)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-is-this-poem-and-related-cake/753023)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-what-is-this-poem-and-related-cake/753023 "2016-04-28T18:05:20Z")
Hey, I got two CS categories in one post, right? Anyway: yesterday I was at a nearby cake shop. They do the fancy wedding cakes etc., and had a number of them on display - and they also do novelty sculptured cakes like … --- ## [Is Korea the only cold weather spicy cuisine?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-korea-the-only-cold-weather-spicy-cuisine/753117)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-korea-the-only-cold-weather-spicy-cuisine/753117 "2016-04-28T15:03:09Z")
Almost all of the traditionally spicy (as in capsaicin spicy) cuisines of the world come from hot weather locations. Korea is the only real exception I can think of where spice is an integral part of the cuisine yet it’s… --- ## [Book Help - Searching for Title and Author](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-help-searching-for-title-and-author/753334)
**Author:** [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-help-searching-for-title-and-author/753334 "2016-04-28T14:17:07Z")
Hi. I’m hoping you guys can maybe help me. There’s a big part from a book I read awhile ago that I can’t place and I think I want to read the book again. I was wondering if you could maybe help me. What I can remember… --- ## [Saturday Night Live Prince special](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saturday-night-live-prince-special/752996)
**Author:** [@singular1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/singular1)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/saturday-night-live-prince-special/752996 "2016-04-28T12:42:03Z")
I’m watching this now and l hate the fact that all I can think is “how hammered is Jimmy Fallon?”. It’s a lovely tribute, but every time Fallon comes on, I can’t concentrate on what he says because he looks like he’s be… --- ## [Country Music Song Subjects](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/country-music-song-subjects/753129)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 6:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/country-music-song-subjects/753129 "2016-04-28T06:06:35Z")
We all hear the cliche about country music songs being all about the singers dogs and their trucks and such … but really? Are there actual country songs about the singers trucks? Their dogs? I mean, I wouldn’t be surp… --- ## [What was this Halloween mask from the '70s?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-halloween-mask-from-the-70s/601875)
**Author:** [@Acsenray](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acsenray)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 5:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-this-halloween-mask-from-the-70s/601875 "2016-04-28T05:56:26Z")
I just saw the cover of the Steve Miller Band’s The Joker again and I was reminded of the mask being worn in the photograph. I had that mask, and I think I had the costume that went with it. But I never really knew what … --- ## [If you had to pick one Prince album...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-to-pick-one-prince-album/753215)
**Author:** [@NAF1138](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NAF1138)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 3:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-had-to-pick-one-prince-album/753215 "2016-04-28T03:20:34Z")
I know, another Prince thread. But in reading the other threads two things occurred to me Prince has a vast catalog that extends well beyond his hits, and if you are only familiar with the hits you don’t know his mus… --- ## [What accessories should I have for a DSLR camera?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-accessories-should-i-have-for-a-dslr-camera/752938)
**Author:** [@Drum\_God](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drum_God)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-accessories-should-i-have-for-a-dslr-camera/752938 "2016-04-28T00:55:54Z")
I have a Canon EOS Rebel T5 DSLR that I really enjoy. I have two lenses and a carrying case. I have a sling bag on the way from Amazon. I use the camera for taking vacation pictures, pics of the grandkids playing and … --- ## [horrible movies that are classics simply becuase the're on non stop](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horrible-movies-that-are-classics-simply-becuase-there-on-non-stop/753172)
**Author:** [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/horrible-movies-that-are-classics-simply-becuase-there-on-non-stop/753172 "2016-04-28T00:48:24Z")
Mainly this is based on holiday movies … But every Halloween they drag out hocus pocus which was a flop critically and money wise and yes I went to see it because my boss was a bette midler fan and we missed the start … --- ## [Who said "You don't say"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-said-you-dont-say/598726)
**Author:** [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2016, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-said-you-dont-say/598726 "2016-04-28T00:34:45Z")
I have the phrase “You don’t say!” stuck in my head, done by a particular actor in a particular movie - but I have no clue what actor or what movie. I know it was a male, I want to say maybe early 40’s? I want to say re… --- ## [Aloysius Xingu L Pendergast is coming to television](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aloysius-xingu-l-pendergast-is-coming-to-television/753199)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/aloysius-xingu-l-pendergast-is-coming-to-television/753199 "2016-04-27T23:27:39Z")
The detective who qualifies as his own X-File is the center of a series being developed for Spike TV.. I hope to ghod they cover his first published adventure, Relic, seeing as how the first time they filmed it they act… --- ## [Are you a Sid James fan?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-sid-james-fan/753184)
**Author:** [@Waltzes\_with\_Cacti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waltzes_with_Cacti)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-you-a-sid-james-fan/753184 "2016-04-27T23:17:00Z")
If you are, here’s an enjoyable article from today’s Telegraph: --- ## [TV show mashup - Lucifer asks TV characters from other shows what they most desire](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-mashup-lucifer-asks-tv-characters-from-other-shows-what-they-most-desire/753271)
**Author:** [@Knowed\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Knowed_Out)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-mashup-lucifer-asks-tv-characters-from-other-shows-what-they-most-desire/753271 "2016-04-27T22:25:51Z")
One of my favorite memes in Lucifer is when the title character will ask somebody what their innermost desire is. He’ll smile and cajole them to tell him the truth, and they can’t resist. Usually, the deep dark secret is… --- ## [Crazy Ex-Girlfriend - anybody watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crazy-ex-girlfriend-anybody-watching/736835)
**Author:** [@Mister\_Rik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mister_Rik)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/crazy-ex-girlfriend-anybody-watching/736835 "2016-04-27T16:41:41Z")
I resisted, simply because I have a legitimately “crazy” ex girlfriend (whom I thankfully have not seen in more than 10 years), but I finally succumbed. Whoa! It’s a musical! Awesomesauce! --- ## [Which musical performance would you travel back in time for?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-musical-performance-would-you-travel-back-in-time-for/753033)
**Author:** [@Omega\_Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omega_Glory)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-musical-performance-would-you-travel-back-in-time-for/753033 "2016-04-27T16:02:14Z")
Inspired by this thread. The trip lasts a few hours, so there’s no time to attend an entire music festival, but this is an opportunity to see someone in their prime, or hear a performance that’s been lost to time. You ca… --- ## [Has Colorado or other pot-legal state spet money promoting them as pot smoking destinations?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-colorado-or-other-pot-legal-state-spet-money-promoting-them-as-pot-smoking-destinations/753111)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/has-colorado-or-other-pot-legal-state-spet-money-promoting-them-as-pot-smoking-destinations/753111 "2016-04-27T03:54:44Z")
I was just glancing at a thread about Texas tourism ads and wondering why there were so many ads. And I started wondering about Colorado and whether their state tourism bureau had done anything to promote visiting to sm… --- ## [Mary Daly, Radical Feminist \[sic\]: Roseanne guest](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mary-daly-radical-feminist-sic-roseanne-guest/752530)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2016, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/mary-daly-radical-feminist-sic-roseanne-guest/752530 "2016-04-27T02:25:53Z")
About 17 years ago, a guest on Roseanne’s talk show mentioned that in the future, 'chicken’s would be ‘grown’ in factories called ‘pharms.’ At the time I couldn’t remember her name, just that her stated occupation was ‘… --- ## [The 100th Problem (Lemonade and Beyoncé)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-100th-problem-lemonade-and-beyonce/753087)
**Author:** [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-100th-problem-lemonade-and-beyonce/753087 "2016-04-26T23:55:20Z")
So, I’m thinking this is Jay-Z’s 100th problem. --- ## [Every Know Someone Who Didn't Like Music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/every-know-someone-who-didnt-like-music/753160)
**Author:** [@Waymore](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waymore)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/every-know-someone-who-didnt-like-music/753160 "2016-04-26T21:56:46Z")
Curious to know if such a person exists. I’ve known people who were not big into music, who had very bland tastes, etc. But never somebody who liked no music whatsoever. --- ## [Name of movie form late 1970's or early 80's](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-movie-form-late-1970s-or-early-80s/752001)
**Author:** [@davida03801](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/davida03801)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/name-of-movie-form-late-1970s-or-early-80s/752001 "2016-04-26T20:34:21Z")
Myself and a friend are trying to recall the title of an old move. The memorable scene (to m\[ul\] \[/ul\]e) of the movie was: \[ul\] \[li\]College athlete comes to the team. Could have been HS, but think was college.\[/li\]\[l… --- ## [Anyone have some obscure Christmas movie suggestions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-some-obscure-christmas-movie-suggestions/426967)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 108\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-have-some-obscure-christmas-movie-suggestions/426967 "2016-04-26T19:54:57Z")
Well, it is that time of the year. I’d love some ideas of some Christmas movies that aren’t the most obvious. I’m looking for some movies that are available on DVD through Netflix. --- ## [Poll: Keira Knightley, beautiful?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-keira-knightley-beautiful/515720)
**Author:** [@The\_Bith\_Shuffle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Bith_Shuffle)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 7:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/poll-keira-knightley-beautiful/515720 "2016-04-26T19:35:30Z")
I realize that this is not exactly the most important topic ever, but I’m curious what people think. --- ## [Regular Car Reviews](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regular-car-reviews/752256)
**Author:** [@scabpicker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scabpicker)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/regular-car-reviews/752256 "2016-04-26T19:32:09Z")
Has anyone else around here been watching this YouTube channel? I honestly don’t remember how I came upon it, but I’ve watched almost every episode and love it to an unreasonable degree. It’s smart, scatological, crazed,… --- ## [How do bands & musicians make their living these days?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-bands-musicians-make-their-living-these-days/753142)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-bands-musicians-make-their-living-these-days/753142 "2016-04-26T17:18:03Z")
Let’s say there’s a 4 person band that has big a regional following, but they have not broken through nationally. They can get as many bar and venue bookings as they want locally. In these days of almost free media dis… --- ## [30 Day Song Challenge, number 7: A Song That Reminds You of a Certain Event.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-day-song-challenge-number-7-a-song-that-reminds-you-of-a-certain-event/752857)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-day-song-challenge-number-7-a-song-that-reminds-you-of-a-certain-event/752857 "2016-04-26T15:24:01Z")
This one always reminds me of the day my father died. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=882) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=884)