# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=920 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 921 --- ## [Bromance movies](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bromance-movies/744842)
**Author:** [@Cardigan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardigan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 9:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bromance-movies/744842 "2016-02-02T21:23:15Z")
What are your favorite bromance movies of all time? Brian’s Song. --- ## [Jeopardy Online Test this week - Results?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-online-test-this-week-results/744343)
**Author:** [@Hail\_Ants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hail_Ants)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jeopardy-online-test-this-week-results/744343 "2016-02-02T17:04:22Z")
Didn’t see a thread about it, but I just took the online test this evening, 1/26/16, at 8PM EST. It’s also offered tomorrow and Thursday (only one being offered this year\*!\*) Did anyone take it, record it, and/or have t… --- ## [Identify That Obscure "Scrubs" Character](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-that-obscure-scrubs-character/422393)
**Author:** [@Frostillicus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frostillicus)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/identify-that-obscure-scrubs-character/422393 "2016-02-02T17:03:11Z")
Some of them are actually real people! Enid Fred Bob Minnie McSkinny, Heidi Horseface, Rumple Fugly Sir Plunge-alot Sarah Briggs Chet Hailey and Cassie Sanchez Katya Whitney the Snapper M… --- ## [Screenwriters](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screenwriters/744607)
**Author:** [@rainy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rainy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/screenwriters/744607 "2016-02-02T16:30:35Z")
Looking at the IMDB listings for some screenwriters, I noticed that some of them had very few entries over quite a long period of time. I’m not just talking hack screenwriters either. Some screenwriters of very popular… --- ## [Khadaji's Whatcha Readin' Thread - January 2016 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-january-2016-edition/741740)
**Author:** [@DZedNConfused](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DZedNConfused)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 3:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/khadajis-whatcha-readin-thread-january-2016-edition/741740 "2016-02-02T15:36:26Z")
Another year is upon us… where did the last one go!? Election year in the US, time to dig out my “I voted for Bill & Opus” shirt from the mid 80s. So what are you all reading? Khadaji was one of the earlier members of… --- ## [TV shows with the highest signal-to-noise ratio.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-with-the-highest-signal-to-noise-ratio/742167)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-shows-with-the-highest-signal-to-noise-ratio/742167 "2016-02-02T14:17:01Z")
In which we discuss which televisions are most reliable in terms of quality. I don’t necessarily mean the best shows, by the way, or even your favorite ones. My all-time-favorite show is probably a three-way tie between… --- ## [Characters from different fictional universes who would be instant best buddies.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/characters-from-different-fictional-universes-who-would-be-instant-best-buddies/744586)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 12:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/characters-from-different-fictional-universes-who-would-be-instant-best-buddies/744586 "2016-02-02T12:36:59Z")
As a result of my mother’s good influence (teaching them how to sew) and my bad influence (exposing them to comic books), my stepdaughter and my favorite niece grew up to be cosplayers. Recently they went to a conventio… --- ## [How can I integrate all my streaming services](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-integrate-all-my-streaming-services/744530)
**Author:** [@Wesley\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wesley_Clark)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-can-i-integrate-all-my-streaming-services/744530 "2016-02-02T11:47:12Z")
I know about the website can I stream it, which is nice but not always accurate. I have netflix, hulu plus, amazon prime, crackle, pbs, etc. for free films and tv as well as a variety of pay streaming sites I use. Is the… --- ## [Old Movie Musicals---how were orchestras combined with actors singing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-movie-musicals-how-were-orchestras-combined-with-actors-singing/744687)
**Author:** [@pianodave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pianodave)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 8:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/old-movie-musicals-how-were-orchestras-combined-with-actors-singing/744687 "2016-02-02T08:52:03Z")
Hi SD, I was recently watching My Fair Lady and Mary Poppins. How did the actors/actresses “sing” along to the orchestra score? Was the technology advanced enough when these movie musicals were made that they were abl… --- ## [50 Songs That Gave Birth to Rock and Roll](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-songs-that-gave-birth-to-rock-and-roll/744524)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/50-songs-that-gave-birth-to-rock-and-roll/744524 "2016-02-02T06:15:28Z")
http://www.thebestschools.org/magazine/birth-of-rock-and-roll/ Give me a sec to explain how I ended up at that link on TheBestSchools.org, checking out a write-up on pre-rock n’ roll songs: So I was listening to WTF wh… --- ## [Question about Shark Tank and royalty deals](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-shark-tank-and-royalty-deals/744917)
**Author:** [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 4:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-shark-tank-and-royalty-deals/744917 "2016-02-02T04:01:05Z")
IDK if this goes in GC but my question is: why do people almost always refuse Kevin O Learys deals? He usually offers a loan which is repaid as a royalty instead of taking a percentage of the company. --- ## [Does your super market sell cookie dough?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-super-market-sell-cookie-dough/744755)
**Author:** [@iljitsch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iljitsch)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 3:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-your-super-market-sell-cookie-dough/744755 "2016-02-02T03:04:36Z")
I just saw one of the first episodes of Mythbusters where they put different kinds of premade cookie dough on the backseat of a hot car and watch it explode out of the packaging. That made me think that buying cookie do… --- ## [I bought a jug of beer. How long will it stay good.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-a-jug-of-beer-how-long-will-it-stay-good/744797)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-bought-a-jug-of-beer-how-long-will-it-stay-good/744797 "2016-02-02T02:47:28Z")
Last night, my GF and I went to a micro-brew place (and excellent BBQ there too!). They have these jugs there, and for a price, you can have them filled with whatever beer you want to take home with you. I bought one, p… --- ## [When ad campaigns/characters morph way beyond the original intent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-ad-campaigns-characters-morph-way-beyond-the-original-intent/744378)
**Author:** [@Salad\_Smell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salad_Smell)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-ad-campaigns-characters-morph-way-beyond-the-original-intent/744378 "2016-02-02T02:13:46Z")
I am struggling to think of examples of this - help? What are some examples of ad campaigns where a character or concept is introduced that then takes on a life of its own until the original character or campaign is no … --- ## [Meatloaf's "2 out of 3 Ain't Bad" - A Mix-Up?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meatloafs-2-out-of-3-aint-bad-a-mix-up/245077)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2016, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meatloafs-2-out-of-3-aint-bad-a-mix-up/245077 "2016-02-02T01:31:25Z")
While I get the gist of this song, the meaning to his lyrics see all jumbled. First, it sounds like he’s admitting to his SO that their relationship cannot ever be anything more than what it is, and so it must end here.… --- ## [If you survived the 80's...](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-survived-the-80s/744404)
**Author:** [@billfish678](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billfish678)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-you-survived-the-80s/744404 "2016-02-01T23:36:13Z")
Just ran across this on Youtube. If you remember the 80’s this is for you. Link safe for work but watch the volume of course. --- ## [The Flash S02E11: The Return of the Reverse Flash](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-s02e11-the-return-of-the-reverse-flash/744354)
**Author:** [@Terminus\_Est](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terminus_Est)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-flash-s02e11-the-return-of-the-reverse-flash/744354 "2016-02-01T23:24:08Z")
Lots of rather unconnected plot developments in this one: Oooh! Cisco finally got his shades! Now he just needs a cool costume and he can go full-on Vibe. OK, maybe not that particular costume but something more con… --- ## [Pop gods](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-gods/744703)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pop-gods/744703 "2016-02-01T22:34:42Z")
People talk about the rock gods. Who would you put in the category of “Pop god?” Those people who have mastered the writing, production, singing, performing of tremendous pop music. --- ## [What was yout first exposure to Ray Charles?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-yout-first-exposure-to-ray-charles/744654)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-was-yout-first-exposure-to-ray-charles/744654 "2016-02-01T21:19:07Z")
Date if you can recall. Song will do. Concert maybe? On a scale of 1-10 (10 high) how big a fan of Ray’s are you? --- ## [World of Tomorrow is the best animated short I've seen in quite some time.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-tomorrow-is-the-best-animated-short-ive-seen-in-quite-some-time/743909)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/world-of-tomorrow-is-the-best-animated-short-ive-seen-in-quite-some-time/743909 "2016-02-01T20:33:38Z")
Anybody else seen this? --- ## [Death Stars make bureaucratic sense](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-stars-make-bureaucratic-sense/744820)
**Author:** [@AK84](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AK84)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/death-stars-make-bureaucratic-sense/744820 "2016-02-01T20:26:02Z")
A hilarious article in an otherwise serious blog. By a USAF Lt Col. The geek is strong with this one. --- ## [Movie: the big short](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-the-big-short/741572)
**Author:** [@JcWoman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JcWoman)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-the-big-short/741572 "2016-02-01T17:31:10Z")
Saw this yesterday and it was very, very good. They did an excellent job of taking a dry, complicated topic and explaining it in an entertaining, riveting way. It’s about the collapse of the USA financial systems in 2007… --- ## [Fixing a leaky harp (harmonica)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixing-a-leaky-harp-harmonica/744787)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fixing-a-leaky-harp-harmonica/744787 "2016-02-01T16:37:04Z")
Still looking for lessons. In the meantime… I have ‘professional’ harmonicas that I’ll learn to play on. I recently asked a question about Hohner’s Enthusiast series. These are marketed to beginners and kids. Even t… --- ## [Forgettable, Mediocre Actors and Actresses Who Were Nevertheless Successful](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgettable-mediocre-actors-and-actresses-who-were-nevertheless-successful/743445)
**Author:** [@Evil\_Captor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Evil_Captor)\ **Replies:** 143\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/forgettable-mediocre-actors-and-actresses-who-were-nevertheless-successful/743445 "2016-02-01T15:49:49Z")
So, Sabrina was on TV. Never having watched it, I said to Mrs. Evil Captor, “Who is that actress with Harrison Ford? She looks kinda familiar, but I can’t place her.” Mrs. Evil Captor said, “Me either, she was in a lot … --- ## [Does Entourage get better after the 1st season?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-entourage-get-better-after-the-1st-season/526352)
**Author:** [@Cubsfan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cubsfan)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-entourage-get-better-after-the-1st-season/526352 "2016-02-01T14:56:49Z")
I’ve heard for years how great this show is so I decided to start watching it on DVD. I think I’m in the demographic as I’m a young 30’s male and I have a good sense of humor. Thing is this show isn’t entertaining in t… --- ## [DC Comics to reboot-yet again.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-to-reboot-yet-again/743905)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dc-comics-to-reboot-yet-again/743905 "2016-02-01T14:18:25Z")
As reported by Bleeding Cool, it looks like DC is going to start over yet again with #1 issues. Here’s a thought, DC: Just rename your company Reboot Comics, and make ALL issues #1. :smack: --- ## [YouTube livestream fraudulent search results](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-livestream-fraudulent-search-results/744823)
**Author:** [@Rocketeer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rocketeer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/youtube-livestream-fraudulent-search-results/744823 "2016-02-01T07:32:20Z")
The wife and I have been watching episodes of our favorite TV program on YouTube. However, recently when we do a search for the latest episodes, we get a large number of, well, fake listings. Clicking on one of the lis… --- ## [Best Tropes page title](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tropes-page-title/744790)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 5:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-tropes-page-title/744790 "2016-02-01T05:43:32Z")
I recently stumbled across Blazing Inferno Hellfire Sauce, just the title of which made me :D. Any Tropes page titles you find amusing, witty or notably appropriate? --- ## [TV show with fewest locations](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-with-fewest-locations/744261)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tv-show-with-fewest-locations/744261 "2016-02-01T05:00:46Z")
I’m guessing it’s going to be almost entirely sitcoms simply because of the nature of the format, but what TV show had/has the fewest number of regular locations, i.e. locations that appeared all or nearly every episode? … --- ## [Turkey on the table](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-on-the-table/744817)
**Author:** [@Seanette](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Seanette)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2016, 4:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/turkey-on-the-table/744817 "2016-02-01T04:45:15Z")
Does anyone know which gender of turkey represents most of the ones sold to be cooked? I’d lean toward males, because I’d think the farmers would want to keep the females to produce more turkeys, but don’t need as many m… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=919) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=921)