# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=930 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 931 --- ## [Nudes as Art - Beautiful? Sensual? Sexy?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nudes-as-art-beautiful-sensual-sexy/453621)
**Author:** [@fessie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fessie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2016, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nudes-as-art-beautiful-sensual-sexy/453621 "2016-01-15T01:44:39Z")
Leaving aside the issues of porn-as-porn, or life drawings that aim to accomplish some goal other than the depiction of human beauty (of which there are many): It always seemed to me this was a no-brainer – if it’s in m… --- ## [heavy baking pan or pyrex? Make a difference?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heavy-baking-pan-or-pyrex-make-a-difference/743171)
**Author:** [@CC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CC)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heavy-baking-pan-or-pyrex-make-a-difference/743171 "2016-01-14T23:51:48Z")
A recipe for potato kugel says to put a cast iron skillet or a “heavy baking pan” in the oven while the oven is pre-heating and while you’re shredding the potatoes and onions. I don’t have a heavy baking pan or a cast i… --- ## [Where can I buy a Port Bottle Tilting Device?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-buy-a-port-bottle-tilting-device/743029)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-can-i-buy-a-port-bottle-tilting-device/743029 "2016-01-14T21:45:18Z")
In the opening of the 1970 movie (“The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes”), Holme’s brother Mycroft is seen using a hand cranked device to tilt a bottle of port. this is done so as not to disturb the sediment at the bottom… --- ## [Calvin & Hobbes:The Force Awakens](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calvin-hobbes-the-force-awakens/742935)
**Author:** [@swampspruce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampspruce)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 9:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/calvin-hobbes-the-force-awakens/742935 "2016-01-14T21:22:27Z")
One of Disney’s artists did a series of illustrations in the style of Bill Watterson; I think they’re great! Link. --- ## [What is the Music Animala Dances To in Skeleton of Cadavra?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-music-animala-dances-to-in-skeleton-of-cadavra/743108)
**Author:** [@Trinopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Trinopus)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 9:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-the-music-animala-dances-to-in-skeleton-of-cadavra/743108 "2016-01-14T21:18:48Z")
In “The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra,” Animala dances exotically to a kind of bongoes-beat music, distracting the scientist who would rather be doing sciency-sciencish-science. What is that music? --- ## [Best electric kettle? What do you have? Why do you love it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-electric-kettle-what-do-you-have-why-do-you-love-it/739011)
**Author:** [@Rhiannon8404](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhiannon8404)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-electric-kettle-what-do-you-have-why-do-you-love-it/739011 "2016-01-14T21:03:55Z")
Until a few minutes ago I had this model. It was a gift and I had never had an electric kettle before. It was very basic: Flick the lever to turn it on and it turns itself off when the water boils. Now it’s broken and I’… --- ## [Economics of Harry Potter](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economics-of-harry-potter/742841)
**Author:** [@sweeteviljesus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sweeteviljesus)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/economics-of-harry-potter/742841 "2016-01-14T20:38:03Z")
What did wizards in Harry Potter need money for? As I understand it, they only necessity they couldn’t conjure up is food, and couldn’t they take something marginally edible and transform it into a turkey dinner? Also,… --- ## [Statue of Liberty in Planet of the Apes](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statue-of-liberty-in-planet-of-the-apes/733511)
**Author:** [@Son\_of\_a\_Rich](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Son_of_a_Rich)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/statue-of-liberty-in-planet-of-the-apes/733511 "2016-01-14T20:34:41Z")
Heston comes upon the half-buried statue. Was the whole harbor supposedly filled in, like forgotten ancient cities? If so, where did that cliff next to it come from? If the statue came apart and was washed up on shore, w… --- ## [What movie "wins the Oscars"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-wins-the-oscars/743160)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-movie-wins-the-oscars/743160 "2016-01-14T20:01:00Z")
The calls of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens is nominated only in ‘technical’ categories” have started, which led me to think; how does everybody decide what movie “does the best” at the Oscars? I am in the “all Oscars co… --- ## [I have a gallon of kimchi.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-gallon-of-kimchi/743043)
**Author:** [@Scumpup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scumpup)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-have-a-gallon-of-kimchi/743043 "2016-01-14T19:56:23Z")
I was in The Strip District on Saturday with my daughter. I picked up a gallon jar of kimchi from a Korean shop there that I favor. In retrospect, maybe I should have purchased a smaller quantity. Any suggestions be… --- ## [Previously unpublished photos of Frank Sinatra relaxing on movie sets.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/previously-unpublished-photos-of-frank-sinatra-relaxing-on-movie-sets/743159)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 7:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/previously-unpublished-photos-of-frank-sinatra-relaxing-on-movie-sets/743159 "2016-01-14T19:20:56Z")
Sinatra usually looked pretty intense in photos. Like you had to walk on eggshells when you were around him. He looks much more relaxed and approachable in these candid photos. I really like the one with William Wyler, … --- ## [Broadcast day signal off](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broadcast-day-signal-off/743033)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/broadcast-day-signal-off/743033 "2016-01-14T18:55:58Z")
Anyone else remember this? Back in the 70’s, before 24 hour broadcasting, when local channels would sign off for the broadcasting day, somewhere around midnight to 1:00 am, a couple of the channels in the area I grew up… --- ## [First death of a rock & roll star?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-death-of-a-rock-roll-star/743104)
**Author:** [@Ponch8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponch8)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/first-death-of-a-rock-roll-star/743104 "2016-01-14T18:16:48Z")
The recent unfortunate death of David Bowie made me wonder, who was the first major rock & roll/pop music star to die? Did any major stars meet their demise before Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and the Big Bopper (Februar… --- ## [Allman Brothers: Why so many instrumentals?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allman-brothers-why-so-many-instrumentals/743013)
**Author:** [@Mangosteen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangosteen)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/allman-brothers-why-so-many-instrumentals/743013 "2016-01-14T18:12:15Z")
Not that they have a lot, but compared to other groups, they have quite a few. Not that I am complaining. I think that In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Jessica, \*Little \*Martha and others are some of their best work. Is th… --- ## [Origin (or non-comedic use) of \*dunh dunh DUNH\*](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-or-non-comedic-use-of-dunh-dunh-dunh/743071)
**Author:** [@Half\_Man\_Half\_Wit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Half_Man_Half_Wit)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 4:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/origin-or-non-comedic-use-of-dunh-dunh-dunh/743071 "2016-01-14T16:21:37Z")
I’m sure everybody knows this particular sound effect—when something dramatic is revealed, the music goes dunh dunh DUNH, rising on the final note, often accompanied with a zoom to closeup on a character’s shocked expres… --- ## [Anyone else watch "Forensic Files?"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-watch-forensic-files/743007)
**Author:** [@Leaffan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaffan)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-else-watch-forensic-files/743007 "2016-01-14T16:14:17Z")
I find this program absolutely fascinating. I’ve always preferred documentary type programming to the usual stuff on TV. Don’t get me wrong, I have liked a lot of sitcoms over the years, but am not big on reality shows… --- ## [There are too many attractive people in TV/Movies now](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-too-many-attractive-people-in-tv-movies-now/742272)
**Author:** [@Ryan\_Liam](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ryan_Liam)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/there-are-too-many-attractive-people-in-tv-movies-now/742272 "2016-01-14T15:37:02Z")
I’ve noticed alot of the new TV shows like the man in the High Castle, Blindspot, Brooklyn 99, New Girl, etc etc have central characters who are attractive by such a degree that it bothers my suspension of disbelief, it … --- ## [Alan Rickman died?!!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-rickman-died/743127)
**Author:** [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alan-rickman-died/743127 "2016-01-14T14:32:37Z")
I don’t have a link. It’s “Breaking news” on my TV. Holy crap. Fucking cancer. --- ## [Actor Alan Rickman (Snape; Hans Gruber of Die Hard) has died - What?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actor-alan-rickman-snape-hans-gruber-of-die-hard-has-died-what/743125)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 2:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actor-alan-rickman-snape-hans-gruber-of-die-hard-has-died-what/743125 "2016-01-14T14:31:28Z")
Just announced on NPR. 69 years old. What the heck is going on these days?! --- ## [Star Wars background question: are Strom Troopers Clone Troopers and where did the droid army go?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-background-question-are-strom-troopers-clone-troopers-and-where-did-the-droid-army-go/742771)
**Author:** [@Yask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yask)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/star-wars-background-question-are-strom-troopers-clone-troopers-and-where-did-the-droid-army-go/742771 "2016-01-14T07:25:26Z")
They sure look like Clone Troopers with updated armor. And episodes 1 through 3 are stuffed with battle droids—whey did they stop using them? I’m asking from a backstory/canon perspective; I know why eps 4-7\* the movies\*… --- ## [Jack webcomic on indefinite hiatus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-webcomic-on-indefinite-hiatus/718017)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2016, 5:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jack-webcomic-on-indefinite-hiatus/718017 "2016-01-14T05:00:49Z")
Or more accurately, the author is on indefinite hiatus: http://www.pholph.com/strip.php?id=5 --- ## [Emerson, Lake & Palmer how are they remembered these days? Did they leave any legacy in music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emerson-lake-palmer-how-are-they-remembered-these-days-did-they-leave-any-legacy-in-music/742981)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 11:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/emerson-lake-palmer-how-are-they-remembered-these-days-did-they-leave-any-legacy-in-music/742981 "2016-01-13T23:47:30Z")
Pretentious is the word most often associated with ELP and many of their college crowd fans. I was a bit younger and heard many older cool kids playing ELP and claiming it was great music. They turned their noses up at C… --- ## [Question about "The Profit - Standard Burger"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-profit-standard-burger/743040)
**Author:** [@crazyjoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crazyjoe)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-the-profit-standard-burger/743040 "2016-01-13T22:50:03Z")
In one of the progress reports on “The Profit” he goes back to an earlier investment he took on - a burger joint named Standard Burger. Wow, was that manager messed up… But I’m not really asking about that, my question… --- ## [Judge Judy: Who the heck is that redhead with the beehive hairdo?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-judy-who-the-heck-is-that-redhead-with-the-beehive-hairdo/686807)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/judge-judy-who-the-heck-is-that-redhead-with-the-beehive-hairdo/686807 "2016-01-13T22:33:16Z")
I’ve noticed something weird on JJ lately. If you look in the audience, there’s a lady, she’s about 20ish, and she has red hair that she always wears in a beeehive-ish style. Who the heck is this girl? She usually sits… --- ## [What Does Pine Honey taste Like?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-pine-honey-taste-like/743074)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-does-pine-honey-taste-like/743074 "2016-01-13T21:51:03Z")
It is darker than orange blossom honey, and costs quite a bit more. is it worth it? --- ## [Top Ten books you read in 2015](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-ten-books-you-read-in-2015/741915)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/top-ten-books-you-read-in-2015/741915 "2016-01-13T21:03:06Z")
Last year’s thread: Top Ten books you read in 2014 - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board Doesn’t matter when published, but you read 'em and loved 'em in the last calendar year. I’ll be along to shortly to post … --- ## [A simple Star Wars question (tracer rounds and laser-beams)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-simple-star-wars-question-tracer-rounds-and-laser-beams/743062)
**Author:** [@Atomic\_Alex](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atomic_Alex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 7:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-simple-star-wars-question-tracer-rounds-and-laser-beams/743062 "2016-01-13T19:52:33Z")
Please don’t give anything away about the new movie, I haven’t seen it yet, thanks. Anyway, I watched ‘Fury’ a couple of nights ago and was discussing it with an online friend, I was wondering how realistic the battle s… --- ## [Movies where you agree with the minority of critics (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-where-you-agree-with-the-minority-of-critics-open-spoilers/742576)
**Author:** [@Mangetout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mangetout)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movies-where-you-agree-with-the-minority-of-critics-open-spoilers/742576 "2016-01-13T19:05:14Z")
There are some movies that just seem inexplicably popular or unpopular. Let’s not mistake this for a simple failure to appreciate genre (e.g. if you don’t like RomComs at all, you’re probably not going to like the best … --- ## [X-Men reference to non-existent UK airport](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-men-reference-to-non-existent-uk-airport/742622)
**Author:** [@Slade](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slade)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/x-men-reference-to-non-existent-uk-airport/742622 "2016-01-13T17:40:12Z")
The recent story about a DC comic footnoting Pakistan’s language as 'Pakinstanian" reminded me of a similar incident in a 1980s Marvel comic. The characters involved travelled across the Atlantic by commercial jet and e… --- ## [Help me ID a documentary. Three small-town kids falsely (?) accuses of murder](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-a-documentary-three-small-town-kids-falsely-accuses-of-murder/743002)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2016, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-id-a-documentary-three-small-town-kids-falsely-accuses-of-murder/743002 "2016-01-13T15:39:08Z")
This will be easy for someone. But for the life of me I can’t find the title in my head. Southern town, I think. Three friends, who I think were in to the occult, were convicted of a murder. The thought is that the town… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=929) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=931)