# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=929 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 930 --- ## [80s movie elements](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/80s-movie-elements/743300)
**Author:** [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/80s-movie-elements/743300 "2016-01-17T07:42:25Z")
For the past few weekends, my wife and I have been watching a different Coen brothers movie. Tonight we watched Blood Simple and I forgot how much a product of the eighties it is: shadows from Venetian blinds, slow movin… --- ## [ID this teleplay (John Lennon)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-teleplay-john-lennon/743348)
**Author:** [@Horatio\_Hellpop](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatio_Hellpop)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 5:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-this-teleplay-john-lennon/743348 "2016-01-17T05:48:37Z")
Not long after John Lennon was shot (I’m thinking '84 or '85), there was a TV movie about him. It wasn’t a documentary, actors played him and all the people surrounding him. His guitar playing was simulated by a differen… --- ## [DS9 novels. Where should I start?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ds9-novels-where-should-i-start/743346)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ds9-novels-where-should-i-start/743346 "2016-01-17T03:38:12Z")
All suggestions welcome. Would like to start post TV series. Even if it is with a whole new set of characters. Thanks for any input. --- ## [Songs That Make You Feel Good](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-make-you-feel-good/743361)
**Author:** [@Bambita](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bambita)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2016, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/songs-that-make-you-feel-good/743361 "2016-01-17T01:49:50Z")
Any song that makes you feel good/happy/hyped. Lost Frequencies - Reality --- ## [U.K. Toy Soldiers Question.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-k-toy-soldiers-question/743363)
**Author:** [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/u-k-toy-soldiers-question/743363 "2016-01-16T23:09:15Z")
In the 1970s, my late Brother, Andy & I used to collect toy soldiers. There was a particular brand, that was very detailed, & used a bright green metal base. They were made/marketed in/from the United Kingdom. We had a… --- ## [Most powerful weapon in sci-fi or fantasy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-powerful-weapon-in-sci-fi-or-fantasy/742303)
**Author:** [@the\_diego](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_diego)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-powerful-weapon-in-sci-fi-or-fantasy/742303 "2016-01-16T22:22:01Z")
It could be an electro-mechanical-chemical-nuclear contraption. Exclude beings with super or paranormal abilities, and who are willing to wield those powers. My candidate: The Hammer that Smashes Suns (yes, that’s its r… --- ## [What does it mean when Reprise is in the Title of Sheet Music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-when-reprise-is-in-the-title-of-sheet-music/743314)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 9:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-it-mean-when-reprise-is-in-the-title-of-sheet-music/743314 "2016-01-16T21:05:41Z")
I see Reprise occasionally in titles of sheet music. I know the dictionary definition is a repeated passage. Every piece of music repeats. :wink: So the dictionary definition means squat to me. here’s an example on m… --- ## [Okay, why didn't y'all tell me about The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-why-didnt-yall-tell-me-about-the-increasingly-poor-decisions-of-todd-margaret/609753)
**Author:** [@Hippy\_Hollow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hippy_Hollow)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/okay-why-didnt-yall-tell-me-about-the-increasingly-poor-decisions-of-todd-margaret/609753 "2016-01-16T19:40:18Z")
http://www.ifc.com/shows/todd-margaret I was dvr-ing Portlandia and I noticed that the episodes appeared to be an hour long. Of course, the show is 30 minutes, but my dvr decided to tape the following show, The Increasi… --- ## [What Can You Do With Parmesan Cheese Rinds?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-you-do-with-parmesan-cheese-rinds/743290)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-can-you-do-with-parmesan-cheese-rinds/743290 "2016-01-16T19:01:59Z")
I have saved them…are there any recipes for using them? I have heard that you can make a soup with them…any recipes available? --- ## [Marie Callender's Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy - review](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marie-callenders-buttermilk-biscuits-and-sausage-gravy-review/738826)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/marie-callenders-buttermilk-biscuits-and-sausage-gravy-review/738826 "2016-01-16T16:18:54Z")
I bought Biscuits and Sausage Gravy at Sams Club. Packaged in individual servings with 2 biscuits and a gravy packet. Well, I consider 2 biscuits one serving. :wink: The box’s nutritional info is for one biscuit. Yeah r… --- ## [In Rod Stewart's song Young Turks, why didn’t Patti give birth to a eight-pound baby girl?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-rod-stewarts-song-young-turks-why-didn-t-patti-give-birth-to-a-eight-pound-baby-girl/743083)
**Author:** [@HarryTheHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HarryTheHat)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-rod-stewarts-song-young-turks-why-didn-t-patti-give-birth-to-a-eight-pound-baby-girl/743083 "2016-01-16T13:48:31Z")
What makes 10-pound baby boys so bloody special? --- ## [Dumb idea: Monsanto is purposely contaminating Chipotle's food](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-idea-monsanto-is-purposely-contaminating-chipotles-food/743206)
**Author:** [@Aeschines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aeschines)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 7:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dumb-idea-monsanto-is-purposely-contaminating-chipotles-food/743206 "2016-01-16T07:23:22Z")
I wavered as to what forum was best for this, but I put it in here so that we can talk about Chipotle’s food if we wish. • I think Monsanto is a big, evil company. Like most such companies, it is most likely not run by … --- ## [Music Translation Help (Russian)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-translation-help-russian/743306)
**Author:** [@Mrdeals](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mrdeals)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 4:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/music-translation-help-russian/743306 "2016-01-16T04:38:48Z")
Happened upon an amateur video of a Russian girl singing, and it is absolutely beautiful. She has a couple more videos floating around if anyone else likes her. Anyway, can someone give me the gist of what her song is … --- ## [DisneyWorld: Hall of the Presidents](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disneyworld-hall-of-the-presidents/743286)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 4:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/disneyworld-hall-of-the-presidents/743286 "2016-01-16T04:34:14Z")
Is Barack Obama in the Hall? If so, where is he positioned? This is one exhibit I find both interesting and slightly creepy at the same time-FDR (in his wheel chair looks alive). Is any video online? --- ## [Secret to Chinese Fried Rice? Help??](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-to-chinese-fried-rice-help/742132)
**Author:** [@kambuckta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kambuckta)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2016, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/secret-to-chinese-fried-rice-help/742132 "2016-01-16T00:03:35Z")
Over the years I’ve tried to make fried rice MANY times, and most of those have been abject failures of one kind or another. The special flavour of the take-out variety just seems to be missing. Today, I cooked my rice… --- ## [Reformulations of Successful Products For No Apparent Reason Whatsoever](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reformulations-of-successful-products-for-no-apparent-reason-whatsoever/742837)
**Author:** [@Alice\_The\_Goon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alice_The_Goon)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 9:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/reformulations-of-successful-products-for-no-apparent-reason-whatsoever/742837 "2016-01-15T21:54:29Z")
I guess the most famous example of this is New Coke. They took a very successful product that people loved and just changed it. For no reason. And people hated it. There are two much more recent examples of this phenome… --- ## [What is the Unobtanium in the artistic tools you use?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-unobtanium-in-the-artistic-tools-you-use/743133)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-unobtanium-in-the-artistic-tools-you-use/743133 "2016-01-15T21:32:34Z")
The thread above asks about using the wood Pernambuco for a violin, but the point made within the thread is more important: for stringed-instrument bows, Pernambuco is the most desired material to be used. Over time… --- ## [Lemmy Kilmister has died](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lemmy-kilmister-has-died/741601)
**Author:** [@Cell\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cell_Guy)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lemmy-kilmister-has-died/741601 "2016-01-15T20:42:32Z")
You know I’m born to lose and gambling’s for fools But that’s the way I like it, baby I don’t wanna live for ever And don’t forget the joker \* Rest in Power, Lemmy! --- ## [Cloverfield Sequel coming in just a few weeks](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cloverfield-sequel-coming-in-just-a-few-weeks/743226)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cloverfield-sequel-coming-in-just-a-few-weeks/743226 "2016-01-15T19:39:57Z")
It’s called 10 Cloverfield Lane. Trailer is here. Unbelievably it comes out this March. I still remember seeing that first trailer in front of Transformers. The Movie didn’t quite live up to it but that was one of the … --- ## [Tomatoe soup and grilled cheese](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomatoe-soup-and-grilled-cheese/711769)
**Author:** [@justmeetee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justmeetee)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomatoe-soup-and-grilled-cheese/711769 "2016-01-15T19:29:44Z")
Can you have one without the other? And what kind of cheese? Can it be cheddar or swiss or must it be american? And is condensed tomatoe soup from a can acceptable? If so should you make it with water or milk? Whole? 2%… --- ## [Movie/TV franchises you would like to see revisited, and others you don't](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-tv-franchises-you-would-like-to-see-revisited-and-others-you-dont/743077)
**Author:** [@MyFootsZZZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MyFootsZZZ)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 6:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-tv-franchises-you-would-like-to-see-revisited-and-others-you-dont/743077 "2016-01-15T18:15:49Z")
‘Ghostbusters’: Psyched! I just saw the prototype action figures. I hope I like it. So I’m wondering what people would like to see return? I heard of a possible ‘Gremlins 3’: Leave it alone! The second movie was a s… --- ## [Big Bang Theory 1/14/16: The Empathy Optimization](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-bang-theory-1-14-16-the-empathy-optimization/743235)
**Author:** [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 4:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/big-bang-theory-1-14-16-the-empathy-optimization/743235 "2016-01-15T16:29:23Z")
Maybe the show is taking baby steps? It showed Sheldon realizing empathy is a thing (nice shout out to the season 1 episode where Sheldon gets sick and they implement Code Milky Green) but I REALLY wanted them to leave … --- ## [What Does a Pernambuco Violin Sound Like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-a-pernambuco-violin-sound-like/743109)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 2:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-a-pernambuco-violin-sound-like/743109 "2016-01-15T14:25:11Z")
Violins are made from thin sheets of stressed/bent wood (usually spruce), and have a distinctive sound. In the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, local folk musicians use a locally-made violin which is carved from a single… --- ## [Tom Waits fans](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-waits-fans/743060)
**Author:** [@Totenfeier](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Totenfeier)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 1:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tom-waits-fans/743060 "2016-01-15T13:19:44Z")
Having just gone through the Captain Beefheart thread, here goes the Tom Waits thread. I will assume that most posters will be fans of almost anything he does, so this is going to be real gun-to-the-head stuff: Favori… --- ## [Community 5.08 "App Development and Condiments" 3/6/14](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-5-08-app-development-and-condiments-3-6-14/683064)
**Author:** [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2014, 1:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/community-5-08-app-development-and-condiments-3-6-14/683064 "2014-03-26T13:33:24Z")
5.01/5.02 “Repilot”/“Introduction to teaching” 5.03 Basic Intergluteal Numismatics 5.04 Cooperative Polygraphy 5.05 Geothermal Escapism 5.06 Analysis of Cork-based marketing 5.07 Bondage and Beta Male Sexuality --- ## [LCD Soundsystem is reforming and playing at Coachella - happy or a bit let down?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lcd-soundsystem-is-reforming-and-playing-at-coachella-happy-or-a-bit-let-down/743216)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 11:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lcd-soundsystem-is-reforming-and-playing-at-coachella-happy-or-a-bit-let-down/743216 "2016-01-15T11:11:02Z")
Been reading online about how James Murphy, Brooklyn dude extraordinaire, is reforming his band LCD Soundsystem and playing at Coachella, five years after a loudly proclaimed breaking with concert and film at Madison Squ… --- ## [Your Favourite Bowie Studio Albums](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favourite-bowie-studio-albums/742923)
**Author:** [@Les\_Espaces\_Du\_Sommeil](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Les_Espaces_Du_Sommeil)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 9:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favourite-bowie-studio-albums/742923 "2016-01-15T09:23:12Z")
Inspired by this thread Studio albums only (based on the wikipedia list). Multiple choice allowed or rather encouraged. --- ## [Interior Set Decorating In The Black & White Era](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interior-set-decorating-in-the-black-white-era/743048)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 6:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/interior-set-decorating-in-the-black-white-era/743048 "2016-01-15T06:00:21Z")
I came across this interesting picture of the interior of the Addams Family house, in color. The guadiness of the set was lost on the audience, of course, because they only saw it in black & white. I figure that interio… --- ## [Jalapeno jelly (?)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jalapeno-jelly/742278)
**Author:** [@VunderBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/VunderBob)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jalapeno-jelly/742278 "2016-01-15T05:49:29Z")
I was given a jar of homemade jalapeno jelly for Christmas. While I’m not afraid to try it, I’m not sure what to do with it. It does not seem like something I’d put on my cinnimon raisin toast at breakfast. Anyone have … --- ## [Which 2015 films will get nominated for the Best Picture Oscar?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-2015-films-will-get-nominated-for-the-best-picture-oscar/742439)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-2015-films-will-get-nominated-for-the-best-picture-oscar/742439 "2016-01-15T02:20:08Z")
Oscar nominations will be announced a week from today (Thur 1/14), and while the final number in the Best Picture slate is based on how the math tabulates among the preferential ballots, the final total is likely to end … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=928) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=930)