# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=950 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 951 --- ## [The greatness of the original Star Wars](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatness-of-the-original-star-wars/738354)
**Author:** [@MichaelEmouse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MichaelEmouse)\ **Replies:** 127\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-greatness-of-the-original-star-wars/738354 "2015-12-03T16:02:08Z")
One of the reasons the prequels were considered so bad is because they paled in comparison to the originals. As we know, part of why is that Lucas needs producers who give him enough leash but know when to tug to restrai… --- ## [Tracks totally out of sync with the rest of the album](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tracks-totally-out-of-sync-with-the-rest-of-the-album/738710)
**Author:** [@NineToTheSky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NineToTheSky)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tracks-totally-out-of-sync-with-the-rest-of-the-album/738710 "2015-12-03T12:32:59Z")
This is inspired by a rather old thread on Rate Your Music… I have always though that We Will Fall on the Stooges first album, despite being wonderful, is more typically John Cale (who produced it). Totally out of place… --- ## [The Muppet Theatre](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-muppet-theatre/739288)
**Author:** [@Jinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jinx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 11:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-muppet-theatre/739288 "2015-12-03T11:49:32Z")
Maybe I am missing the obvious, but what would the Muppet stage(s) look like from behind the scenes? I understand the Muppeteers operated the Muppets from below the stage. As such, there must be ruts or completely open… --- ## [Book gift ideas for romantic African-American teenage girl](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-gift-ideas-for-romantic-african-american-teenage-girl/739006)
**Author:** [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 9:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/book-gift-ideas-for-romantic-african-american-teenage-girl/739006 "2015-12-03T09:17:35Z")
I am white and my 16 year old son now has a black girlfriend. As the Christmas carols start to play I am wondering what might make a good gift. She reminds me a lot of myself at the same age: smart, fanciful, exuberan… --- ## [Bacon grease](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-grease/739062)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bacon-grease/739062 "2015-12-03T08:10:00Z")
We have bacon every weekend. I have a grease keeper. No room in the fridge, so I’m keeping it in a cool cupboard. So… What do I do with the grease? If I want to make gravy, I use the grease from the bacon and/or sau… --- ## ["See what a piece of eggshell I have found you."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/see-what-a-piece-of-eggshell-i-have-found-you/308844)
**Author:** [@Hoops](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoops)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 5:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/see-what-a-piece-of-eggshell-i-have-found-you/308844 "2015-12-03T05:32:27Z")
In Douglas Adams’ So Long And Thanks For All The Fish, there is an atypical romantic interlude involving Arthur Dent and newfound sweetheart Fenchurch learning to fly. Things are getting hot and heavy, and then she whis… --- ## [SPECTRE - Bond film.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spectre-bond-film/736558)
**Author:** [@bethewave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bethewave)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2015, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/spectre-bond-film/736558 "2015-12-03T01:49:50Z")
Well. Thoughts? I enjoyed it - I was nervous after the awful press that came out when the script leaked, but it was ONLY A SPOILER ALERT IF YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT A JAMES BOND FILM IS an enjoyable caper where a lot of s… --- ## [What did Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman do during WWII, anyway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-superman-batman-and-wonder-woman-do-during-wwii-anyway/738981)
**Author:** [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-did-superman-batman-and-wonder-woman-do-during-wwii-anyway/738981 "2015-12-02T23:55:08Z")
A new book of old comics holds the answers: What did Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman do in the war? - cleveland.com --- ## [Godsend Questions (Spoilers likely and unboxed)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godsend-questions-spoilers-likely-and-unboxed/244901)
**Author:** [@xvxdarkknightxvx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xvxdarkknightxvx)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/godsend-questions-spoilers-likely-and-unboxed/244901 "2015-12-02T23:40:19Z")
So I have a few questions about Godsend, the movie about human cloning. What exactly happened? I know De Niro’s son went crazy and killed people, but how did he get clone Adam to go crazy, too? I don’t remember it bei… --- ## [Signature films for professional sports franchises](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signature-films-for-professional-sports-franchises/738489)
**Author:** [@MovieMogul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovieMogul)\ **Replies:** 54\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/signature-films-for-professional-sports-franchises/738489 "2015-12-02T21:40:57Z")
We know that fictional sports teams are often created for movies (Roy Hobbs plays for the New York Knights in The Natural, for example). But sometimes, real sports franchises (past or present) are used–either to recount… --- ## [Alternative tetrazzini--need advice](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternative-tetrazzini-need-advice/739082)
**Author:** [@TSBG](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TSBG)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alternative-tetrazzini-need-advice/739082 "2015-12-02T18:48:35Z")
I’ve been raring to make tetrazzini with the delicious leftover smoked turkey. But my wife doesn’t like pasta. I was thinking of mixing the cream sauce part with pieces of potato and cauliflower, which should handle th… --- ## [Best Canadian Number 1 Singles:2004](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-canadian-number-1-singles-2004/739137)
**Author:** [@Nema98](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nema98)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-canadian-number-1-singles-2004/739137 "2015-12-02T17:27:24Z")
Which would you vote for? You can vote for more than ONE song. Check out older polls and vote: 1964:Canadian RPM Number 1 Singles:1964 - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board 1965:Canadian RPM Number 1 Singles:19… --- ## [I'm looking for a good Irish stew recipe.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-a-good-irish-stew-recipe/739156)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 7:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-looking-for-a-good-irish-stew-recipe/739156 "2015-12-02T07:25:58Z")
Preferably one that uses lamb, dark beer, and potatoes cooked in with the stew. Thank you for any input. :slight\_smile: --- ## [The Amazing Race 11/27/15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-11-27-15/738825)
**Author:** [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-11-27-15/738825 "2015-12-02T05:55:59Z")
Where is everyone? Y’all weren’t still Black Friday shopping, were you? :wink: The surprise is not that Denise and James Earl were eliminated, but that they lasted this long. They certainly outperformed my expectatio… --- ## [Egg Nog sighting - 2015 version](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-sighting-2015-version/735170)
**Author:** [@That\_Don\_Guy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/That_Don_Guy)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/egg-nog-sighting-2015-version/735170 "2015-12-02T05:52:17Z")
I went to the supermarket (Safeway) today (10/19) to pick up some lunch, and there it was in the dairy section - cartons of Egg Nog. I only bring this up because I am reminded of an episode of The Simpsons where Homer c… --- ## [Which was the best Pierce Brosnan Bond film?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-was-the-best-pierce-brosnan-bond-film/638726)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-was-the-best-pierce-brosnan-bond-film/638726 "2015-12-02T02:13:35Z")
The return to gadgets, high-profile Bond girls, and tongue-in-cheek humor. --- ## ["He reminded me of Peewee Herman."](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-reminded-me-of-peewee-herman/738081)
**Author:** [@OffByOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OffByOne)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/he-reminded-me-of-peewee-herman/738081 "2015-12-02T01:47:35Z")
I read a science fiction novel some years ago (about 8?) that had an interesting concept that the police used to get accurate descriptions of possible suspects. Instead of asking “What kind of hair, what did the chin lo… --- ## [Who was the Morning show weatherman artist?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-morning-show-weatherman-artist/739117)
**Author:** [@Earl\_Snake-Hips\_Tucker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-was-the-morning-show-weatherman-artist/739117 "2015-12-02T00:15:28Z")
It might have been ‘Today’, but could have been another program. I think he was the weatherman, but I recall he would draw ‘artwork’ for lack of a better word as he gave the weather. I think it was in the past 10 years … --- ## [A Rolling Stones question I shouldn't have to ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rolling-stones-question-i-shouldnt-have-to-ask/739119)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2015, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-rolling-stones-question-i-shouldnt-have-to-ask/739119 "2015-12-02T00:04:33Z")
Have the Rolling Stones ever been featured in the periodical that is their namesake? --- ## ["Kind Hearted Woman", Robin Poor Bear, dies at 38](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kind-hearted-woman-robin-poor-bear-dies-at-38/738768)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/kind-hearted-woman-robin-poor-bear-dies-at-38/738768 "2015-12-01T23:20:00Z")
She died last weekend; the cause has not been revealed. It’s unknown what will happen to her children; none of her other family members are in any position to care for them. She and her two children were featured in … --- ## ["Off the Mark": Who IS who?!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-the-mark-who-is-who/739116)
**Author:** [@dougie\_monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dougie_monty)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 11:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/off-the-mark-who-is-who/739116 "2015-12-01T23:18:02Z")
In today’s single-panel comic strip Off the Mark, the caption reads: “Cindy - Lou Who, Doctor Who, The Who, and the Guess Who seeing who’s in \*Who’s Who.” \* What I’d like to know is: assuming the man in the bow tie is … --- ## [Adam Sandler's panned films - Who is spending their money to see these things?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adam-sandlers-panned-films-who-is-spending-their-money-to-see-these-things/738198)
**Author:** [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Replies:** 64\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 10:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/adam-sandlers-panned-films-who-is-spending-their-money-to-see-these-things/738198 "2015-12-01T22:47:46Z")
This Quora post linked below makes the point that despite mediocre to awful reviews many Adam Sandler films are surprisingly successful at the box office. Who is spending their date money to see these things? Why does S… --- ## [The Posidon Adventure \[Film, 1972\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-posidon-adventure-film-1972/738847)
**Author:** [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-posidon-adventure-film-1972/738847 "2015-12-01T21:09:21Z")
GAH - freaking bugfuck idiots … Towards the beginning when a bunch of morons decided not to climb out of the main dining room and then it started to flood … Wait without panicing, when the water level gets high enough y… --- ## [Which was the best Daniel Craig Bond film?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-was-the-best-daniel-craig-bond-film/638727)
**Author:** [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-was-the-best-daniel-craig-bond-film/638727 "2015-12-01T20:41:20Z")
The return of the dark, serious Bond. With parkour! Yes, I’m aware that Skyfall is yet unreleased in most of the world, but I’m including it for completeness (and it’s possible some of you have actually seen it already… --- ## [White Grapefruits have disappeared.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-grapefruits-have-disappeared/679088)
**Author:** [@mtm105](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mtm105)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-grapefruits-have-disappeared/679088 "2015-12-01T19:22:06Z")
It seems like I’ve been the ONLY person in Amerika to notice the disappearance of white grapefruit from grocery shelves. Around Novemeber the supply was virtually unlimited whereas I’d go home with about 20 of them sell… --- ## [Survivor: Cambodia 11/25: Episodes 10 & 11 \[NO SPOILERS PLEASE\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-cambodia-11-25-episodes-10-11-no-spoilers-please/738621)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-cambodia-11-25-episodes-10-11-no-spoilers-please/738621 "2015-12-01T19:08:35Z")
Survivor: Cambodia 11/25: Episodes 10 & 11 “Like Selling Your Soul to the Devil / My Wheels are Spinning” \[NO SPOILERS PLEASE\] Two episodes were shown tonight (Nov. 25, 2015). I thought it was a very entertaining episo… --- ## [Help Me Find 1940s Song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-1940s-song/739111)
**Author:** [@botsgotme](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/botsgotme)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-1940s-song/739111 "2015-12-01T18:47:32Z")
I was listening to an oldies radio station-they played a song that I had heard before, but they never announced the the name of the song, nor the artist. One of the verses began with “Mantizell, when violins played”-that… --- ## [How does one get into Post Production?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-get-into-post-production/739089)
**Author:** [@dolphinboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dolphinboy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-does-one-get-into-post-production/739089 "2015-12-01T17:54:29Z")
Of the entire movie making process, the part that interests me most is post production. Putting all of the pieces together into one coherent product. Let’s say I’m 20 something and plan to go to film school. What do I n… --- ## ["Hail Holy Queen" as performed in the 1992 movie Sister Act](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hail-holy-queen-as-performed-in-the-1992-movie-sister-act/738924)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hail-holy-queen-as-performed-in-the-1992-movie-sister-act/738924 "2015-12-01T15:10:24Z")
The Wiki page for the Salve Regina covers much of the rich history of the hymn/prayer. The section English hymns based on the Latin original lists the version of the English language lyrics used in the movie Sister Act … --- ## [In which an Old Fogey (me) gives today’s pop music an honest go](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-an-old-fogey-me-gives-today-s-pop-music-an-honest-go/716307)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2015, 5:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-which-an-old-fogey-me-gives-today-s-pop-music-an-honest-go/716307 "2015-12-01T05:59:25Z")
I’ve long prided myself on being open to new styles of music over the years. My music education went something like this: Kiss\>Elton John\>Elvis Costello\>Lou Reed\>Eminem\>The White Stripes. I know next to nothing, though,… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=949) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=951)