# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=923 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 924 --- ## [Tiny spray paint tool](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiny-spray-paint-tool/744434)
**Author:** [@janeslogin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/janeslogin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2016, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiny-spray-paint-tool/744434 "2016-01-28T00:12:49Z")
In a movie I saw an artist using a tiny spray paint gadget. It looked like a serious house painters tool with a nozzle and a paint reservoir and a tube to a compressed air source but the thing was tiny. The reservoir was… --- ## [What is your favorite Hymn?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-hymn/743772)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-favorite-hymn/743772 "2016-01-27T22:56:11Z")
Hymns are a special category within Gospel music. They are typically found in church hymnals. Hence the name. :slight\_smile: Alan Jackson released 2 CD’s of hymns. Both were very big sellers. His album Precious Memorie… --- ## [another "white" Oscars - does it matter\>?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-white-oscars-does-it-matter/743169)
**Author:** [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Replies:** 308\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-white-oscars-does-it-matter/743169 "2016-01-27T19:49:20Z")
This is an interesting article http://http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2016/01/14/another-all-white-oscars-this-is-bullshit.html I don’t see many movies, but I read a lot. I also know there are lots of movie fans … --- ## [I missed my Jeopardy test, can I take it at another time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-missed-my-jeopardy-test-can-i-take-it-at-another-time/744370)
**Author:** [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-missed-my-jeopardy-test-can-i-take-it-at-another-time/744370 "2016-01-27T19:27:43Z")
This can be a GQ question to be honest, but it’s about Jeopardy so I’m sticking it here. I signed up to take the 8 Eastern test yesterday, but I missed it because of life and a godawful memory. IIRC I think I can take … --- ## [Bomber Kulky?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bomber-kulky/744367)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bomber-kulky/744367 "2016-01-27T19:20:01Z")
Without doing your favorite web search (especially IMDb) can you say you recognize this name? Can you place its owner somewhere in history? For the record, be that as it may, I’m now going to go look this person up. I b… --- ## [Bill Maher says it's a "dirty little secret" US Movies lack blacks due to racist Asians](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-maher-says-its-a-dirty-little-secret-us-movies-lack-blacks-due-to-racist-asians/744044)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 80\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bill-maher-says-its-a-dirty-little-secret-us-movies-lack-blacks-due-to-racist-asians/744044 "2016-01-27T18:52:35Z")
Bill Maher: The Oscars’ Diversity Problem Is ‘Racist’ Asians’ Fault Does this seemingly oddball claim have a shred of veracity? I get that movies are a global market these days, but does overseas Asian markets potentia… --- ## [You’re Making Yourself a Sandwich. Do You Cut It in Half? Why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-re-making-yourself-a-sandwich-do-you-cut-it-in-half-why/744010)
**Author:** [@minlokwat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/minlokwat)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/you-re-making-yourself-a-sandwich-do-you-cut-it-in-half-why/744010 "2016-01-27T14:53:47Z")
We’re talking a simple enough sandwich that’s not stacked so high that it has to be cut. I would say more times than not, I cut it in half. Usually right down the middle but if in a wild and crazy mood, I might go diago… --- ## [Another Fun with Ramen thread.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fun-with-ramen-thread/743877)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-fun-with-ramen-thread/743877 "2016-01-27T14:39:55Z")
These come up periodically but I haven’t seen one in a while. Since I’ve added another family favorite (the first being curry chicken salad) to my inventory, I’m going to share and hope others pop in with their ramen noo… --- ## [What is the point of poppy-seed cake?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-point-of-poppy-seed-cake/744072)
**Author:** [@Melbourne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Melbourne)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 10:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-point-of-poppy-seed-cake/744072 "2016-01-27T10:58:09Z")
Another thread has inspired me to ask a question I’ve been wondering a long time. What is the point of poppy-seed cake/buns/rolls? Is the whole point actually that people like the mood lift it gives them (like poppy se… --- ## [meaning of Natalie Merchant's "Wonder"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meaning-of-natalie-merchants-wonder/744091)
**Author:** [@Enola\_Straight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enola_Straight)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/meaning-of-natalie-merchants-wonder/744091 "2016-01-27T06:27:24Z")
The song is about…what…exactly? --- ## [R.I.P. Jimmy Bain, bassist for Rainbow & Dio](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-jimmy-bain-bassist-for-rainbow-dio/744347)
**Author:** [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/r-i-p-jimmy-bain-bassist-for-rainbow-dio/744347 "2016-01-27T05:49:52Z")
Jimmy Bain was part of Rainbow’s classic Rising lineup and was also the original bassist for Dio, appearing on six studio albums. He was also a brief member of Thin Lizzy and had worked on side projects with Phil Lynott… --- ## [The "80s Sound"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-80s-sound/743931)
**Author:** [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 3:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-80s-sound/743931 "2016-01-27T03:51:49Z")
Anyone who was around in the 80s remembers that sound seemingly all mainstream pop/rock had back then: very trebly, drum sounds dominated by booming snares, guitars that sounded totally different than a live perfomance. … --- ## [Did you ever have a band?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-have-a-band/744022)
**Author:** [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/did-you-ever-have-a-band/744022 "2016-01-27T02:58:49Z")
I taught myself to play guitar in junior high - we’re talking circa 1968 here. I tried to teach my friend Jeannette to play, but she was left-handed and even mirroring my hand positions didn’t seem to help. But she and… --- ## [Felipe Fernández-Armesto's history books](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/felipe-fernandez-armestos-history-books/744252)
**Author:** [@Les\_Espaces\_Du\_Sommeil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Les_Espaces_Du_Sommeil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/felipe-fernandez-armestos-history-books/744252 "2016-01-27T02:53:36Z")
I often find myself drawn to Felipe Fernández-Armesto’s books, which usually tackle a very broad historical subject. A bit like what Braudel used to do with A History of Civilizations, Civilization and Capitalism or his … --- ## [Movies far worse than you remember](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-far-worse-than-you-remember/744111)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-far-worse-than-you-remember/744111 "2016-01-27T02:23:08Z")
I actually mean movies that you thought were really good or decent, but when you re-watch them(maybe years later), you realize they are not good at all. I suggest, but by no means require, that we avoid movies we liked a… --- ## [A new breakfast delight](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-breakfast-delight/742484)
**Author:** [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-new-breakfast-delight/742484 "2016-01-27T02:22:43Z")
Scrambled egg (just egg & butter) on crumpets, with a grind of pepper and a dusting of parmesan. And bacon. Nom. --- ## [Most annoying sci-fi TV/movie tropes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-annoying-sci-fi-tv-movie-tropes/742257)
**Author:** [@iljitsch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iljitsch)\ **Replies:** 215\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-annoying-sci-fi-tv-movie-tropes/742257 "2016-01-27T00:35:57Z")
I’ve watched all seasons of Star Trek Voyager and Stargate SG-1 last year. That’s probably a bit too much. But it got me thinking about some of the things this type of shows (as well as science fiction movies) tend to do… --- ## [Bad or so-so performances that were oddly effectual](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-or-so-so-performances-that-were-oddly-effectual/744020)
**Author:** [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 12:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-or-so-so-performances-that-were-oddly-effectual/744020 "2016-01-27T00:08:50Z")
I haven’t seen all of Godfather III…but in the parts I have seen…not everyone in a family can be an incredibly strong charismatic figure. Can you imagine how exhausting it must be to be in the Corleone family? So if one … --- ## [RIP Troy Shondell](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-troy-shondell/744312)
**Author:** [@Cardboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardboard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rip-troy-shondell/744312 "2016-01-27T00:04:40Z")
Rockabilly singer Troy Shondell, who inspired the name of the band Tommy James and the Shondells (and who had the hit “This Time”) is no more. He is today’s death in music. --- ## [Oh Lee Abramson, why'd you have to go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-lee-abramson-whyd-you-have-to-go/743968)
**Author:** [@Cardboard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cardboard)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/oh-lee-abramson-whyd-you-have-to-go/743968 "2016-01-27T00:04:11Z")
Today’s death in music tribute goes to Lee Abramson, who according to his Wikipedia page was “the first person to write music using ModelTalker, a computerized speech production program.” Abramson put out numerous album… --- ## [How Did the Audience Arrive For Saturday Night Live?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-audience-arrive-for-saturday-night-live/744249)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-the-audience-arrive-for-saturday-night-live/744249 "2016-01-26T23:59:28Z")
Last Saturday, January 23rd 2016 as I write this, the show \[Saturday Night Live\] was, well, live, much as the name suggests. And they seemed to have a fairly large audience. My question, is simply, How did they get ther… --- ## [Worst film to get an Oscar nomination](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-film-to-get-an-oscar-nomination/744184)
**Author:** [@FuriousGeorge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FuriousGeorge)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/worst-film-to-get-an-oscar-nomination/744184 "2016-01-26T23:17:40Z")
So just going through the Oscar nominations and noticed Fifty Shades of Grey got one for Best Original Song. It struck me odd, given the incredible piece of shit the movie was. That got me to thinking. What’s the worst m… --- ## [Help me understand Flannery O'Connor's "Wise Blood" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-flannery-oconnors-wise-blood-open-spoilers/744285)
**Author:** [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-understand-flannery-oconnors-wise-blood-open-spoilers/744285 "2016-01-26T20:07:37Z")
I just finished reading Flannery O’Connor’s “Wise Blood” and…I’m baffled. Completely baffled. A full plot summary can be found on Wikipedia if you need a refresher, but but to be very brief it’s about a recently discha… --- ## [Who among us can sing?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-among-us-can-sing/744073)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 7:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-among-us-can-sing/744073 "2016-01-26T19:58:57Z")
I have no illusions of any sort of performing, but I would love to be able to achieve some level of competence. I do have musical ability - can read music and play piano. And I am able to come up with a pleasant tone he… --- ## [Bad for Spotify? The ads don't bother me](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-for-spotify-the-ads-dont-bother-me/744162)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 7:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bad-for-spotify-the-ads-dont-bother-me/744162 "2016-01-26T19:32:48Z")
The funny thing is, I hate ads in general. I use AdBlock Plus online. Can’t stand online ads. I don’t watch commercial TV–damn ads. I haven’t listened to NPR since 2008 or so because the ads, erm, sponsorships (and fucki… --- ## [ID this old X-Files' episode.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-old-x-files-episode/744238)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-old-x-files-episode/744238 "2016-01-26T17:49:27Z")
Watching the new X-Files reminded me of an episode I saw the promo for when I was a kid. It aired between '97-'99. Had a boy on a bike with a dog running beside him. Little to go on, I know. --- ## [Fun or interesting coincidences in song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-or-interesting-coincidences-in-song/743996)
**Author:** [@Shoeless](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shoeless)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 4:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/fun-or-interesting-coincidences-in-song/743996 "2016-01-26T16:45:36Z")
After the recent death of Glenn Frey, I pulled out my Eagles Greatest Hits CD and gave it a listen. And one song, as it always does, reminded me of an incident back in my freshman year of college. I was pissed off at my … --- ## [Anybody watch Narcos on Netflix?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watch-narcos-on-netflix/739895)
**Author:** [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 3:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anybody-watch-narcos-on-netflix/739895 "2016-01-26T15:42:36Z")
I’m up to episode 10. I’m really enjoying it. The story of two American DEA agents in 1980s Columbia attempting to bring down Pablo Escobar. The guy playing Escobar is really good as is the rest of the cast. Good show, I… --- ## [About broken legs and dancing](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-broken-legs-and-dancing/743985)
**Author:** [@Frylock](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frylock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/about-broken-legs-and-dancing/743985 "2016-01-26T14:02:37Z")
This is maybe tangentially CS but the question arose as a result of me watching a movie (Two Step) and it’s partly about dancing. One character–maybe in her fifties, maybe early sixties, I’m not sure–says she danced Bal… --- ## [Guitar Master Workshop, Jazz: Julian Lage](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-master-workshop-jazz-julian-lage/744217)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2016, 11:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guitar-master-workshop-jazz-julian-lage/744217 "2016-01-26T11:29:35Z")
http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNlKp0Laktk That link was posted on the Acoustic Guitar Forum. It is a 45-minute workshop on jazz guitar by Julian Lage. It appears to be home recorded by someone attending the… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=922) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=924)