# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=884 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 885 --- ## [Your Set List](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-set-list/753175)
**Author:** [@Cabin\_Fever\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cabin_Fever_1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-set-list/753175 "2016-04-26T14:53:35Z")
Let us say you are in a band and you can play a lick or two. It doesn’t matter what instrument you play. Choose your band-mates, make music and get people to at least clap along. Choices? Just curious. --- ## [The term "overrated" applied to artists](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-term-overrated-applied-to-artists/753061)
**Author:** [@Anamorphic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anamorphic)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-term-overrated-applied-to-artists/753061 "2016-04-26T12:21:50Z")
This is something that’s always bugged me, and it re-bugged me in the current Prince thread. Unless you have devised a way of quantifying the level of talent of an artist (which you haven’t) or consider yourself the ult… --- ## [Twin Peaks (2017) cast announcements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-peaks-2017-cast-announcements/753138)
**Author:** [@Sefton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sefton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 10:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/twin-peaks-2017-cast-announcements/753138 "2016-04-26T10:15:57Z")
David Lynch announced the full cast of the new Twin Peaks series. It looks like most of the original cast will return, and one notable addition is Eddie Vedder. Should be interesting. Personally, my only requirement is … --- ## [What explains the persistent popularity of Ckassic Rock?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-explains-the-persistent-popularity-of-ckassic-rock/748228)
**Author:** [@Lamar\_Mundane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lamar_Mundane)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-explains-the-persistent-popularity-of-ckassic-rock/748228 "2016-04-26T09:44:50Z")
It’s 30, 35, 40 years old. There were bands just as popular in the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s, but you never went into someone’s house when I was a kid and heard Glenn Miller or Louis Armstrong or Frank Sinatra on the stereo. … --- ## [Who is the oldest celebrity that you are attracted to?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-oldest-celebrity-that-you-are-attracted-to/523939)
**Author:** [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Replies:** 312\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-is-the-oldest-celebrity-that-you-are-attracted-to/523939 "2016-04-26T05:50:34Z")
And you must be attracted to them in their current state, no fair saying “so-and-so, but back when she was in her prime!” Whose old bones would you jump right now? --- ## [Watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer series for basically first time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-series-for-basically-first-time/730518)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 103\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 5:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/watching-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-series-for-basically-first-time/730518 "2016-04-26T05:14:19Z")
Yeah, I’m a geek and I have never really watched the Buffy series. Sorry. I saw the movie back in the day and liked it then. I also saw an episode or two the series throughout the series run, but never watched in regu… --- ## [Guilty Non-pleasures or Why do I watch this show?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guilty-non-pleasures-or-why-do-i-watch-this-show/752688)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2016, 3:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guilty-non-pleasures-or-why-do-i-watch-this-show/752688 "2016-04-26T03:59:23Z")
Is there a show that you watch even though you know that, not only is it bad, it is probably bad for you? Some people (like my son) like to watch Hannity even though it gives him fits. My husband loves to watch program l… --- ## [Billy Paul - RIP](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billy-paul-rip/753074)
**Author:** [@TCMF-2L](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TCMF-2L)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/billy-paul-rip/753074 "2016-04-25T22:44:55Z")
Singer Billy Paul, probably best known for the song Me And Mrs Jones, has passed away. 2016 is proving to be a difficult year. TCMF-2L --- ## [DOCTOR WHO starring PETER CAPALDI and ....PEARL MACKIE](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-starring-peter-capaldi-and-pearl-mackie/752921)
**Author:** [@Don\_Draper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_Draper)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doctor-who-starring-peter-capaldi-and-pearl-mackie/752921 "2016-04-25T22:26:14Z")
The Doctor officially has a new companion … actress Pearl Mackie joins Peter Capaldi as “Bill.” Yes, “Bill.” The story is here, complete with an introductory video of Capaldi and Mackie in character, to get a little ta… --- ## [In your music collection, how do you handle "The" band names?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-your-music-collection-how-do-you-handle-the-band-names/753000)
**Author:** [@Teuton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Teuton)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-your-music-collection-how-do-you-handle-the-band-names/753000 "2016-04-25T22:02:55Z")
In your digital music, would you put albums by bands such as The Levellers or The White Stripes in a folder called, “The Levellers” or “Levellers”? Or do you have another solution to the “oh god I’ve got so many bands ca… --- ## [Tom Robinson's Fate (To Kill a Mockingbird spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-robinsons-fate-to-kill-a-mockingbird-spoilers/753098)
**Author:** [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-robinsons-fate-to-kill-a-mockingbird-spoilers/753098 "2016-04-25T21:16:08Z")
So, I’ve just re-read To Kill a Mockingbird, and there’s something about it that’s troubling me. Specifically, the eventual fate of Tom Robinson (the defendant), and everyone’s (in particular, Atticus’) reaction to it. … --- ## [Dark & Stormy](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-stormy/752438)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dark-stormy/752438 "2016-04-25T20:54:45Z")
My best fiend told me several months ago about a drink called the Dark & Stormy. 4 ice cubes 2 thin wedges lime 1 thin wedge orange 2 slices of fresh ginger 45ml The Kraken black spiced rum Bundaberg ginger beer to… --- ## [Bad guys attacking one at a time?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-guys-attacking-one-at-a-time/752024)
**Author:** [@Dante\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dante_G)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-guys-attacking-one-at-a-time/752024 "2016-04-25T20:40:12Z")
It’s an action film cliche, its even spread into video games like the Batman Arkham series or the\* Assassins Creed\* series. The hero is surrounded by enemies and instead of the enemies attacking in groups, they wait and… --- ## [Why so many Texas tourism commercials?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-many-texas-tourism-commercials/752862)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-so-many-texas-tourism-commercials/752862 "2016-04-25T20:29:18Z")
i see so many commercials pushing the wonderland that is Texas, I’ve never seen so many for anywhere. Why? Is Texas hurting for tourists? It smacks of desperation, it’s so relentless. --- ## [Bands you used to hate, but not anymore.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-used-to-hate-but-not-anymore/752589)
**Author:** [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 8:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bands-you-used-to-hate-but-not-anymore/752589 "2016-04-25T20:14:52Z")
The Bizarro version of this thread. What music groups did you used to hate, but now you like (or at least tolerate)? And what made the change? For me, the Doors. My brother was a big fan, and played them all the time… --- ## [Game of Thrones Season 6 Anticipation Thread (Show discussion)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-season-6-anticipation-thread-show-discussion/752562)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 109\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 7:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-of-thrones-season-6-anticipation-thread-show-discussion/752562 "2016-04-25T19:23:20Z")
Season 6 will premier this Sunday. I thought there might be room for a recap/discussion/anticipation thread for the upcoming season. I’ll start a weekly thread for the premier later. This will follow the same rules as t… --- ## [Lard vs Crisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lard-vs-crisco/753093)
**Author:** [@drewder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drewder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 6:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lard-vs-crisco/753093 "2016-04-25T18:51:04Z")
If you’re baking which would you use, Lard or Crisco or some other option? --- ## [ID this monologue? (Lemon Meringue Pie)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-monologue-lemon-meringue-pie/753096)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 5:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-monologue-lemon-meringue-pie/753096 "2016-04-25T17:08:58Z")
So I auditioned for a play yesterday and two women auditioning for it did the same monologue (The second woman came in late and didn’t see the first woman’s audition). It was a woman eulogizing her grandmother, it began … --- ## [Daily Show w/ Trevor Noah - who is still watching?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-w-trevor-noah-who-is-still-watching/752263)
**Author:** [@Dinsdale](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dinsdale)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 9:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-w-trevor-noah-who-is-still-watching/752263 "2016-04-25T09:32:30Z")
Watched this week’s 2 episodes last night, and think I’ve come to the decision that I am no longer interested. My wife agrees. Not sure how much I’m knocking Noah, as opposed to observing that I think he is appealing t… --- ## [Agents of SHIELD: S3 E17 "The Team" 4/19/16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s3-e17-the-team-4-19-16/752699)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s3-e17-the-team-4-19-16/752699 "2016-04-25T07:45:44Z")
Daisy assembles the Secret Warriors to rescue the Shield team that was captured. Then lots of things happen. Well, I can’t say I was completely blindsided, but it did catch me by surprise how it all went down. The idea … --- ## [What's the best song you've ever seen done live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-song-youve-ever-seen-done-live/752365)
**Author:** [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-best-song-youve-ever-seen-done-live/752365 "2016-04-25T07:29:48Z")
I recently saw Don McLean in concert for the very first time. Exceptional talent. And when he broke into American Pie…well, it was magical. Surreal. Damn near unbelievable. The audience participation gave the band a gr… --- ## [Rye and bourbon -- Opinions on two brands](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rye-and-bourbon-opinions-on-two-brands/723388)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rye-and-bourbon-opinions-on-two-brands/723388 "2016-04-25T07:12:53Z")
I’m not much of a drinker. I like alcohol. I actually like it a lot. I just never get around to drinking any. (OK, I did have a beer a couple of weeks ago. And I had one a couple of weeks before that. Drinking more… --- ## [So David Lynch's "Dune" is now a cult favorite. Does that mean it's a good movie now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-david-lynchs-dune-is-now-a-cult-favorite-does-that-mean-its-a-good-movie-now/752442)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-david-lynchs-dune-is-now-a-cult-favorite-does-that-mean-its-a-good-movie-now/752442 "2016-04-25T06:33:03Z")
From wiki. Does that mean it was not sufficiently appreciated previously when it was considered a giant mess of a film? --- ## [Julia Roberts' Agent / Publicist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/julia-roberts-agent-publicist/753063)
**Author:** [@bengangmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bengangmo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 5:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/julia-roberts-agent-publicist/753063 "2016-04-25T05:13:06Z")
Asking the dope for help - I am trying to send a letter to Julia Roberts’ Agent or Publicist. Want to ask for a personalised movie poster (am willing to pay) - is for our wedding anniversary. Tried finding last year, b… --- ## [30 Day Song Challenge, number 6: A Song That Reminds You of a Certain Place.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-day-song-challenge-number-6-a-song-that-reminds-you-of-a-certain-place/752534)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/30-day-song-challenge-number-6-a-song-that-reminds-you-of-a-certain-place/752534 "2016-04-25T01:01:33Z")
This song reminds me of when I visited my (now ex) girlfriend in California for two weeks. Back then things were great, the visit went wonderful, and life only looked up. What’s the story behind yours? Where’s it remin… --- ## [400th Anniversary of Shakespeare's Death](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/400th-anniversary-of-shakespeares-death/753012)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/400th-anniversary-of-shakespeares-death/753012 "2016-04-24T23:28:46Z")
I find it a bit odd that no one bothered to mention the 400th anniversary of the death of Shakespeare yesterday. Or is every here like myself–the last time I read him was in school? --- ## [Who DOESN'T like tomatoes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-doesnt-like-tomatoes/752791)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 10:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-doesnt-like-tomatoes/752791 "2016-04-24T22:21:16Z")
Sometimes I feel/think I’m the only one in the world who doesn’t like tomatoes. No, seriously, who doesn’t like them? It’s okay if tomato-likers reply to this thread, but I’d prefer you didn’t reply at all if the only … --- ## [Beef Stew Wine Substitute](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beef-stew-wine-substitute/752924)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/beef-stew-wine-substitute/752924 "2016-04-24T21:38:11Z")
Can I substitute Champagne for Red Wine in a Beef Stew.? --- ## [Can silly and serious drama mix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-silly-and-serious-drama-mix/752441)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-silly-and-serious-drama-mix/752441 "2016-04-24T17:28:36Z")
I just saw the movie “My Name is Doris” today. It was just an average movie, and one thing that really hurt it IMHO was it tried to mix slapstick comedy with some serious dramatic elements (the title character has toxic… --- ## [Really? Lonnie Mack RIP?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-lonnie-mack-rip/752868)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2016, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/really-lonnie-mack-rip/752868 "2016-04-24T17:02:33Z")
I guess we have to get used to this. He was a major Stevie Ray Vaughan influence, and many of us have tried our best to imitate him. RIP. ETA: posting a link to the story. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=883) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=885)