# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=949 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 950 --- ## [Today is the 50th anniversary of the release of "Norwegian Wood"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-release-of-norwegian-wood/739320)
**Author:** [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 9:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/today-is-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-release-of-norwegian-wood/739320 "2015-12-05T09:47:30Z")
I learned that in the NY Times crossword puzzle on Tuesday. Just throwing it out there. Best Beatles song EVAR. --- ## [How many Members (Cast of "Dr. Zhivago") Are Still Alive?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-members-cast-of-dr-zhivago-are-still-alive/738637)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 7:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-many-members-cast-of-dr-zhivago-are-still-alive/738637 "2015-12-05T07:56:50Z")
Just saw the movie-always loved it. Sad that Omar Sharif passed away-how many of them are still with us. The gal who played Tonya - she was so beautiful-is she still with us? --- ## [Best Canadian Number 1 Singles:2005](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-canadian-number-1-singles-2005/739389)
**Author:** [@Nema98](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nema98)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-canadian-number-1-singles-2005/739389 "2015-12-05T05:24:44Z")
Which would you vote for? You can vote for ALL that apply. Older polls are still open and you can vote for more than one song: 1964:Canadian RPM Number 1 Singles:1964 - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board 1965:C… --- ## [Help plan meals for a cheap week](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-plan-meals-for-a-cheap-week/739306)
**Author:** [@even\_sven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/even_sven)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 4:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-plan-meals-for-a-cheap-week/739306 "2015-12-05T04:48:12Z")
I am terrible at meal planning. I always buy the wrong things, in the wrong quantities, and end up buying a lot of take-out anyway. Unfortunately, budgets are very tight right now. I need to get through the next two week… --- ## [Is a sound bar worth it?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-sound-bar-worth-it/739142)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-a-sound-bar-worth-it/739142 "2015-12-05T01:12:50Z")
Amazon has a good deal on a very well-regarded sound bar that I’m eyeing. I just replaced my aging TV and am considering upgrading the sound, as well. My living room isn’t all that large and I primarily use the TV for g… --- ## [On screen couples who are (or were) real couples too.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-screen-couples-who-are-or-were-real-couples-too/737872)
**Author:** [@Nobody](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nobody)\ **Replies:** 118\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2015, 1:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-screen-couples-who-are-or-were-real-couples-too/737872 "2015-12-05T01:03:42Z")
A few days ago I was surprised to find out that David Giuntoli and Bitsie Tulloch, Nick and Juliette from Grimm, are a real life couple. Today I find out that Ginnifer Goodwin and Josh Dallas, Snow White and Prince Char… --- ## [Who came up with "extra" lyrics of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-came-up-with-extra-lyrics-of-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/476518)
**Author:** [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 9:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-came-up-with-extra-lyrics-of-rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer/476518 "2015-12-04T21:34:24Z")
Ever since I was a little kid I’ve known the Rudolph song to have extra lyrics that are “chanted” in the background at the end of each line. Now I know I’ve heard this on the radio before, so I don’t think this is someth… --- ## [The Murdoch Mysteries Season 8 Episode 18](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-murdoch-mysteries-season-8-episode-18/716704)
**Author:** [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 8:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-murdoch-mysteries-season-8-episode-18/716704 "2015-12-04T20:29:09Z")
I believe this episode was the season finale and it’s already aired. However, for the benefit of those who haven’t seen it yet, I’ll put spoiler tags in this post. \[spoiler\]Murdoch came close to being done in, but the m… --- ## [Do you usually have green bean casserole at your Thanksgiving dinner?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-usually-have-green-bean-casserole-at-your-thanksgiving-dinner/738885)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 6:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-you-usually-have-green-bean-casserole-at-your-thanksgiving-dinner/738885 "2015-12-04T18:32:53Z")
I just had to dedicate a topic soley to this amazing, delicious dish which is, by far, my favorite at Thanksgiving (although I’ve made topics about it on here in previous years). I love the stuff. It’s a must have for T… --- ## ["do-re-mi" song in other languages](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-re-mi-song-in-other-languages/739410)
**Author:** [@wellanuff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wellanuff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-re-mi-song-in-other-languages/739410 "2015-12-04T16:06:27Z")
So pony up a back-translation into English of the common version of the “do-re-mi” song from The Sound of Music in a foreign language you are familiar with. In Japanese: Do wa donatsu no do Re wa remon no re Mi wa mi… --- ## [Explain away this inconsistency in Star Trek Into Darkness](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-away-this-inconsistency-in-star-trek-into-darkness/739354)
**Author:** [@Habeed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Habeed)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 2:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/explain-away-this-inconsistency-in-star-trek-into-darkness/739354 "2015-12-04T14:39:19Z")
Before the Enterprise departs, there is a scene where you see multiple ships that visually appear similar to the Enterprise at a massive orbiting space station over Earth. After the Enterprise tries to escape the USS Ve… --- ## [Question About NCIS Season 6 "Domino" Storyline (Warning: Unboxed Spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-ncis-season-6-domino-storyline-warning-unboxed-spoilers/739285)
**Author:** [@BobArrgh](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BobArrgh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/question-about-ncis-season-6-domino-storyline-warning-unboxed-spoilers/739285 "2015-12-04T14:09:17Z")
Since NCIS Season 6 was so long ago, I thought I would forego using the spoiler tag to ask a question. I’ll ask my question using two posts so that any hover-overs won’t disclose all the secrets, just in case there are … --- ## [James Bond's accent](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-bonds-accent/739259)
**Author:** [@Love\_Rhombus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Love_Rhombus)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/james-bonds-accent/739259 "2015-12-04T13:23:51Z")
I wasn’t sure if this should be a GQ or CS question. What accent would Bond actually have based on his background in the books? And what accent have the various actors who played him brought to the role? I know Connery h… --- ## [Best/Favorite James Bond Actor?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-favorite-james-bond-actor/613687)
**Author:** [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-favorite-james-bond-actor/613687 "2015-12-04T08:47:05Z")
If there is a previous poll on this, I apologize. I know we’ve had threads, but I’m not sure if I have seen an actual poll on it. I worded it as “best/favorite”, though I admit that you may have a favorite you acknowled… --- ## [Help me name my band!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-band/737669)
**Author:** [@DooWahDiddy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DooWahDiddy)\ **Replies:** 82\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-name-my-band/737669 "2015-12-04T06:27:16Z")
The thread about Eagles of Death Metal made me think this might be a good place to get some ideas for the band I just put together. We’re all professional musicians separately, and have officially decided to start worki… --- ## [Dream or Book Imagery? 2015 Edition](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dream-or-book-imagery-2015-edition/738903)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dream-or-book-imagery-2015-edition/738903 "2015-12-04T05:37:21Z")
The purpose of this thread is pretty simple: ask people if you’re remembering something that’s actually from a book, or if you dreamed it. Maybe someone will know the book it came from, if such a book exists. These are … --- ## [Why are there no mainstream disabled Disney characters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-no-mainstream-disabled-disney-characters/739281)
**Author:** [@Brodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brodi)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 3:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/why-are-there-no-mainstream-disabled-disney-characters/739281 "2015-12-04T03:03:31Z")
Since we’ve had characters of nearly every race and have long since stopped with the “girls are there to be rescued” stuff, so why haven’t there been any disabled characters? The only character with a disability of sor… --- ## [Adversaries in more than one Movie or TV show](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adversaries-in-more-than-one-movie-or-tv-show/739118)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adversaries-in-more-than-one-movie-or-tv-show/739118 "2015-12-04T02:59:44Z")
Sean Connery as James Bond faced off against Robert Shaw as Red Grant in From Russia with Love in that famous fight aboard the Orient Express. Sean Connery as Robin Hood faced off against Robert Shaw as the Sheriff of N… --- ## [Some Factual Questions About Events in "A Christmas Story"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-factual-questions-about-events-in-a-christmas-story/522866)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/some-factual-questions-about-events-in-a-christmas-story/522866 "2015-12-04T02:22:13Z")
Please explain the Old Man’s “Major Award.” Here’s what we know from the movie: \[ul\] \[li\]The Old Man had a thing for entering newspaper contests. This leads me to assume that trivia contests were somewhat commonplace… --- ## [Recommend a Science Fiction Book - Any Genera](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-science-fiction-book-any-genera/718416)
**Author:** [@Robert163](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robert163)\ **Replies:** 102\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-science-fiction-book-any-genera/718416 "2015-12-04T02:18:20Z")
I see there are some threads from the past, most of them for a specific category, I wanted to start a new list, of any genera. I have on my bookshelf: The Man In The High Castle The Mote In Gods Eye --- ## [Amy's Organic Soup Is Da Bomb!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amys-organic-soup-is-da-bomb/739103)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2015, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/amys-organic-soup-is-da-bomb/739103 "2015-12-04T01:49:58Z")
I don’t usu. like vegan soups. (As I’ve said before on these boards, I think in my heart of hearts, I am a vegan. But it is just so \[well,\] expensive to be vegan. And I do live on a fixed income.) Anyways, that all seems… --- ## [Indian Food: difference between Dal Tadka and Dal Makhani?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-food-difference-between-dal-tadka-and-dal-makhani/739353)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 11:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/indian-food-difference-between-dal-tadka-and-dal-makhani/739353 "2015-12-03T23:21:22Z")
I understand that Dal is sort of a generic term for a soup/stew of lentils. Got some Patel’s at the grocery store : two different types. Whats the difference between Dal Tadka and Dak Makhani? Thanks! --- ## [Help i.d. this Irish song.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-i-d-this-irish-song/739317)
**Author:** [@The\_Chao\_Goes\_Mu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Chao_Goes_Mu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-i-d-this-irish-song/739317 "2015-12-03T23:19:44Z")
Google has failed me so I turn to you, fellow Dopers. I am trying to recall the name of a funny Irish tune that’s about a girl wanting to marry a lad but finding out from her Da that he actually sired the lad making hi… --- ## [Johnny Cash at San Quentin supporting acts](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-cash-at-san-quentin-supporting-acts/739265)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 9:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/johnny-cash-at-san-quentin-supporting-acts/739265 "2015-12-03T21:45:09Z")
A damn fine album, with some damn fine music by Cash. I’ve listened to it I don’t know how many times, and have just recently had my attention caught by Carl Perkins and the Statler Brothers. What else should I try by … --- ## [Who remembers this episode of What Not to Wear?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-remembers-this-episode-of-what-not-to-wear/739254)
**Author:** [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 8:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-remembers-this-episode-of-what-not-to-wear/739254 "2015-12-03T20:45:50Z")
Another thread mentioned the old show “What Not to Wear” and it reminded me one episode that I channel-surfed on a long time ago. The woman being made over was, IIRC, middle-aged and frumpy. I think a casual acquaintan… --- ## [Gold Key comics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gold-key-comics/739182)
**Author:** [@escaped](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/escaped)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 7:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gold-key-comics/739182 "2015-12-03T19:24:17Z")
Any one remember Gold key comics?/ --- ## [Which Starfleet admiral most deserved a punch in the schnozz, and why?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-starfleet-admiral-most-deserved-a-punch-in-the-schnozz-and-why/739151)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-starfleet-admiral-most-deserved-a-punch-in-the-schnozz-and-why/739151 "2015-12-03T19:11:26Z")
In which we discuss Star Trek’s proud tradition of presenting its flag officers as complete tools. I would like to suggest that Kirk, McCoy, and Janeway be eliminated from contention, on account of them all being mostly… --- ## ["HUNTING HITLER" on the History Channel](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-hitler-on-the-history-channel/734862)
**Author:** [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hunting-hitler-on-the-history-channel/734862 "2015-12-03T18:20:19Z")
Anybody planning on watching this? Sounds like it’ll be a hoot and a holler! :smack: --- ## [Obese fall death picture](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obese-fall-death-picture/739092)
**Author:** [@Lumpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lumpy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obese-fall-death-picture/739092 "2015-12-03T16:12:50Z")
Some years ago, a picture made the rounds depicting what was claimed to be an obese person who had fallen to their death, essentially transforming them into a bag of fat-filled skin. I recently remembered this and went t… --- ## [Christmas music?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-music/739196)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/christmas-music/739196 "2015-12-03T16:12:03Z")
Inspired by the thread about the Peanuts theme “Linus and Lucy”. I divide “Christmas music” into three catagories: 1) religious, B) secular, and III) seasonal. Let me explain more. Religious would be songs about the … [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=948) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=950)