# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=903 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 904 --- ## [Does it seem that taking down pop culture from the past is a "thing" now?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-seem-that-taking-down-pop-culture-from-the-past-is-a-thing-now/748666)
**Author:** [@CGav8r](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CGav8r)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-it-seem-that-taking-down-pop-culture-from-the-past-is-a-thing-now/748666 "2016-03-12T01:25:40Z")
What I mean is, it seems that there are more articles on how some song or movie from the past (even recent past) actually sucks or is creepy. That Christmas song - it’s so date-rapey! That other Christmas song - it’s s… --- ## [Room (film) questions; Open Spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/room-film-questions-open-spoilers/746796)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2016, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/room-film-questions-open-spoilers/746796 "2016-03-12T00:02:32Z")
I finally saw the movie and loved it; Brie Larson was magnificent. However, was I the only one who thought that the setup was a tad unrealistic. She is in a Shed, how the hell did she not escape in what; 7 years? There … --- ## [So, if you were White House chef (planning state dinner menu)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-if-you-were-white-house-chef-planning-state-dinner-menu/748626)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-if-you-were-white-house-chef-planning-state-dinner-menu/748626 "2016-03-11T23:51:43Z")
All right, here’s the rules of this thread: You get to assign the poster (after you) 3 countries for them to choose from. Some foreign nation’s head of state and delegation will be visiting the US as a guest and you are… --- ## [Does the success of The Revenant make a Blood Meridian film more likely?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-success-of-the-revenant-make-a-blood-meridian-film-more-likely/748604)
**Author:** [@Artfog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Artfog)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-success-of-the-revenant-make-a-blood-meridian-film-more-likely/748604 "2016-03-11T23:20:14Z")
I’ve never understood why Blood Meridian is considered unfilmable and the success of The Revenant convinces me that it could be done well and be financially successful. The Revenant has a similarly brutal story, graphic… --- ## [Not Your Father's Root Beer....SO GOOD!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-your-fathers-root-beer-so-good/748628)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/not-your-fathers-root-beer-so-good/748628 "2016-03-11T21:05:52Z")
So I just tried this tonight, after a trusted friend raved about how good it was (a friend who I knew was like I was…mostly a non-drinker due to not liking strong alcohol tastes). My quest to find a booze that doesn’t t… --- ## [The Sly Cooper movie...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sly-cooper-movie/748670)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sly-cooper-movie/748670 "2016-03-11T20:53:23Z")
http://slycoopermovie.com/ Anyone heard anything about a release date? Any buzz on it? My daughter and I love the characters from those games, especially Murray, and would totally watch the hell out of this. --- ## [The Walking Dead; 6.12 "Not Tomorrow Yet" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-6-12-not-tomorrow-yet-open-spoilers/748161)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-6-12-not-tomorrow-yet-open-spoilers/748161 "2016-03-11T19:26:55Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] Rick and the others determine that the only way to keep peace in Alexandria, is to wage a war with a new enemy. \[/QUOTE\] Alanna Masterson (Tara), Ross Marquand (Aaron) and J.B. Smoove are on Talking Dead. --- ## [comedians working "off the door?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedians-working-off-the-door/748662)
**Author:** [@jz78817](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jz78817)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comedians-working-off-the-door/748662 "2016-03-11T19:21:23Z")
I’ve gone to a couple of shows at a club near me, and when I look up their site they say some events have higher ticket prices because the comedian that night is “working off of the door.” Am I correct in thinking this … --- ## [Celebrity deaths: near misses](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-deaths-near-misses/748451)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrity-deaths-near-misses/748451 "2016-03-11T16:51:47Z")
When I heard this morning about the death of George Martin, I was immediately saddened that there wouldn’t be any more Song of Ice & Fire books after all. Then I discovered it was the Beatles producer who died, not the … --- ## [How to pronounce "Twinings"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-pronounce-twinings/748615)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-to-pronounce-twinings/748615 "2016-03-11T14:15:13Z")
The tea company. Is the first syllable pronounced like “twin” or “twine”? --- ## [A Breaking Bad theory (spoilers in OP)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-breaking-bad-theory-spoilers-in-op/636807)
**Author:** [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 9:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-breaking-bad-theory-spoilers-in-op/636807 "2016-03-11T09:54:05Z")
I read this somewhere, maybe Reddit, and it’s quite an intriguing theory. In Breaking Bad, Walt has a habit of taking on some little traits of the people he has killed. When Walt killed Crazy 8, he started cutting off … --- ## [Anthropomorphic animals- include monkeys and apes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anthropomorphic-animals-include-monkeys-and-apes/748371)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 2:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anthropomorphic-animals-include-monkeys-and-apes/748371 "2016-03-11T02:45:28Z")
Or are those a little too close to human to count? --- ## [George Martin has died \[Beatles producer\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-martin-has-died-beatles-producer/748390)
**Author:** [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2016, 1:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/george-martin-has-died-beatles-producer/748390 "2016-03-11T01:10:05Z")
The fact that this man happened to be paired (by fate) with those lads from Liverpool is one of those moments in history that changed the world – neither could have accomplished it without the other. And to think that it… --- ## [Your All-Time Favorite Black & White Movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-all-time-favorite-black-white-movies/744284)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 142\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-all-time-favorite-black-white-movies/744284 "2016-03-10T23:48:42Z")
There are many fabulous B&W movies and one of the best things about them is they are virtually unknown by modern audiences. So, I hope that you will find some movies in this thread that you will truly enjoy. I’ve though… --- ## [Let's discuss the Big Bang Theory of 10 March 2016, "The Application Deterioration."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-discuss-the-big-bang-theory-of-10-march-2016-the-application-deterioration/748584)
**Author:** [@Waltzes\_with\_Cacti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Waltzes_with_Cacti)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 11:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-discuss-the-big-bang-theory-of-10-march-2016-the-application-deterioration/748584 "2016-03-10T23:26:45Z")
Let’s hope it’s a good one! --- ## [Did Fredo know about the hit, or was he duped?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-fredo-know-about-the-hit-or-was-he-duped/748346)
**Author:** [@Septima](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Septima)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-fredo-know-about-the-hit-or-was-he-duped/748346 "2016-03-10T23:23:15Z")
As you can probably guess, I’m watching Godfather movies. Godfather part II starts off with a hit on Michael inside the Corleone compound. The Don is convinced there is a traitor on the inside, and this is supported whe… --- ## [Who's this lady in the JG Wentworth ad?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-this-lady-in-the-jg-wentworth-ad/748567)
**Author:** [@rucciface](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rucciface)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whos-this-lady-in-the-jg-wentworth-ad/748567 "2016-03-10T21:59:17Z")
Can any of you tell me? She’s the lady in the peach-colored jacket. I KNOW I’ve seen her elsewhere. --- ## [Pat Conroy Dead at 70 from Pancreatic Cancer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pat-conroy-dead-at-70-from-pancreatic-cancer/747982)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pat-conroy-dead-at-70-from-pancreatic-cancer/747982 "2016-03-10T21:10:13Z")
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/05/books/pat-conroy-who-wove-his-family-strife-into-novels-of-carolina-dies-at-70.html While I don’t think I’ve read any of his books I enjoyed the Prince of Tides movie. --- ## [In RotJ, why bring C3PO to Endor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-rotj-why-bring-c3po-to-endor/747899)
**Author:** [@Gretchion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gretchion)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-rotj-why-bring-c3po-to-endor/747899 "2016-03-10T21:01:30Z")
In Return of the Jedi, they are sending a small strike team to the forest moon of Endor to take down the shield generator. For some reason they bring C3PO along. I know the story required him to be there to translate f… --- ## [House of Cards (Netflix Season 4) -- Protocol?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-of-cards-netflix-season-4-protocol/748006)
**Author:** [@StarvingButStrong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StarvingButStrong)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-of-cards-netflix-season-4-protocol/748006 "2016-03-10T20:41:14Z")
Is there an established procedure re discussing a show like this? Where an entire new season can be watched at once, rather than it being parceled out one per week? Is it open spoilers for the entire show right from th… --- ## [The Wachowski Sisters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wachowski-sisters/748364)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-wachowski-sisters/748364 "2016-03-10T20:03:21Z")
Huh. I’ll admit I was not surprised when I heard about Larry becoming Lana. The rumors had been rampant as far back as 1999, when the Matrix was hitting big. Andy becoming Lilly is a huge surprise to me. Who knew? --- ## [I don't think I'll try DQ's chicken bruschetta sandwich](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-ill-try-dqs-chicken-bruschetta-sandwich/748093)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-dont-think-ill-try-dqs-chicken-bruschetta-sandwich/748093 "2016-03-10T19:59:40Z")
Not that I frequent Dairy Queen. I’ve just seen a commercial for their new sandwich and they pronounced it ‘broo-shetta’. Now, Italian pronunciations vary by region, and ‘broo-shetta’ is pretty close to how it’s pronou… --- ## [The totally obnoxious, bonkers world of public access tv](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-totally-obnoxious-bonkers-world-of-public-access-tv/748357)
**Author:** [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-totally-obnoxious-bonkers-world-of-public-access-tv/748357 "2016-03-10T19:26:00Z")
From the 70’s onward there’s probably been some local cable access show in your area that at some point or another has aired some, well, let’s just say out of the ordinary programming. In the 80’s, our area had a show c… --- ## [Your worst comic in the newspaper.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-worst-comic-in-the-newspaper/748125)
**Author:** [@pkbites](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pkbites)\ **Replies:** 95\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 6:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-worst-comic-in-the-newspaper/748125 "2016-03-10T18:23:05Z")
I love my daily funnies. But Jebus Kripes, the Milwaukee Urinal-Shitnal needs to make some replacements. Marvin, Between Friends, Ziggy, Family Circus, Hi & Lois, Beetle Baily. They all are unfunny, out of date, and need… --- ## [Refried beans (canned)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refried-beans-canned/748272)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/refried-beans-canned/748272 "2016-03-10T18:04:12Z")
I love refried beans, and usually have them for breakfast with tortillas and salsa. But I only love them when they are molten, smooth, and semi-liquid – and I can’t find a brand that consistently meets this criteria. W… --- ## ["Does the Dog Die?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-dog-die/748343)
**Author:** [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-dog-die/748343 "2016-03-10T17:01:43Z")
Does the Dog Die? I have been waiting for a website like this. Maybe you have, too. You can go to this website and type in the name of a movie and get a rating as follows: The database depends on participants to rat… --- ## [The Walking Dead: Which main character snuffs it in Season 6?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-which-main-character-snuffs-it-in-season-6/748341)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 4:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-which-main-character-snuffs-it-in-season-6/748341 "2016-03-10T16:05:39Z")
If you’re reading this thread, you’re probably a fan of the show. If you’re a fan of the show, then you have almost certainly have seen Episode 12. So… SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER You know that Maggie and Carol have be… --- ## [Agents of Shield: S3 E11 "Bouncing Back" 3/8/16](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s3-e11-bouncing-back-3-8-16/748399)
**Author:** [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2016, 3:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-shield-s3-e11-bouncing-back-3-8-16/748399 "2016-03-10T15:55:15Z")
The team travels to Columbia to investigate a super speedster, Coulson meets the POTUS, and Fitz and Simmons reset the clock. Oh, and Ward/Hive eats some raw meat and watches TV Pretty blah episode, not much really happ… --- ## [Dumb things in movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-things-in-movies/747433)
**Author:** [@Me\_Billy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Me_Billy)\ **Replies:** 150\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2016, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-things-in-movies/747433 "2016-03-09T23:28:25Z")
Chase scene: People running away from cars. Why do the people run down the street instead of simply running over to the sidewalk and into a nearby building where the car chasing them can’t go? Computer sounds. I’ve … --- ## [Quick and easy question about Continuum, the TV show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-and-easy-question-about-continuum-the-tv-show/687891)
**Author:** [@Smeghead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smeghead)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2016, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/quick-and-easy-question-about-continuum-the-tv-show/687891 "2016-03-09T20:27:31Z")
My wife and I have watched a handful of episodes of this show so far, but my wife has an issue with it, and I need to know if and when it gets resolved - hopefully without any more spoilage than necessary. She finds it … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=902) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=904)