# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=954 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 955 --- ## [The Amazing Race 11/20/15](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-11-20-15/738152)
**Author:** [@lorene](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lorene)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 2:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-amazing-race-11-20-15/738152 "2015-11-24T14:02:12Z")
What was up with Phil’s blouse tonight? Pretty happy with the outcome. Justin and Diana have grown on me. They’re an undeniably strong team. Don’t really want to say much more until the West coast catches up. --- ## [The Big Bang Theory, Season 9, Episode 9 (November 19, 2015) -- "The Platonic Permutation"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-9-november-19-2015-the-platonic-permutation/737972)
**Author:** [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-big-bang-theory-season-9-episode-9-november-19-2015-the-platonic-permutation/737972 "2015-11-24T13:48:32Z")
I’m starting this one super early because, Holy Spoilers, Batman! I’d better start a new post and put this one in a box. Hold on a sec. . . . OK, scroll down if you dare. --- ## [Your favorite Richard Thompson song](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-richard-thompson-song/736301)
**Author:** [@Frank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frank)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/your-favorite-richard-thompson-song/736301 "2015-11-24T13:30:04Z")
Second in what may (or may not) become a weekly series. “Al Bowlly’s in Heaven” on Daring Adventures (1986) "I gave my youth to King and country, But what’s my country done for me, But sentence me to misery. I trade… --- ## [Best Canadian RPM Number 1 Singles:2000](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-canadian-rpm-number-1-singles-2000/738323)
**Author:** [@Nema98](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nema98)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 9:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-canadian-rpm-number-1-singles-2000/738323 "2015-11-24T09:35:26Z")
2000 and which of these singles would you vote for? YOU MAY VOTE FOR MORE THAN ONE SONG OLDER POLLS ALWAYS OPEN TO VOTING 1964:Canadian RPM Number 1 Singles:1964 - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board 1965:Cana… --- ## [Best Canadian RPM Number 1 Singles:1999](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-canadian-rpm-number-1-singles-1999/738083)
**Author:** [@Nema98](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nema98)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-canadian-rpm-number-1-singles-1999/738083 "2015-11-24T09:30:51Z")
Time to close out the nineties. Feel free to vote for more than ONE song! Older polls always open so have a look and cast votes! 1964:Canadian RPM Number 1 Singles:1964 - Cafe Society - Straight Dope Message Board 196… --- ## [Nissan commercial](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nissan-commercial/738381)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 4:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nissan-commercial/738381 "2015-11-24T04:20:22Z")
Looking it up I noticed it is called The Purge for those playing at home. It’s this commercial where a guy is going around giving away all his shit. I now see that the official explanation from the ad agency is that he … --- ## [Where did the name "Ewoks" come from?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-name-ewoks-come-from/737828)
**Author:** [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/where-did-the-name-ewoks-come-from/737828 "2015-11-24T03:29:41Z")
In the third Star Wars movie that came out, I don’t think the word “Ewok” was ever used…so why are those little furballs referred to thusly? --- ## [Are there any books similar to The Codex Seraphinianus?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-books-similar-to-the-codex-seraphinianus/738304)
**Author:** [@Small\_Hen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Small_Hen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2015, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/are-there-any-books-similar-to-the-codex-seraphinianus/738304 "2015-11-24T02:38:56Z")
I received a copy of The Codex Seraphinianus for Christmas last year (mildly NSFW link, illustrated nudity/sex), and it’s one of my favorite possessions. Aside from being gorgeous, I find the concept fascinating - an art… --- ## [Once Upon A Time - Season 5](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-upon-a-time-season-5/732768)
**Author:** [@Tangent](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tangent)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/once-upon-a-time-season-5/732768 "2015-11-23T22:59:17Z")
Season 5 starts tonight! As they’ve done in the past, there is an hour-long review/preview special that airs tonight before the first episode. I’m not even going to try to give a full recap of the end of last season. … --- ## [Gotta love military report langauge.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gotta-love-military-report-langauge/738092)
**Author:** [@wolfman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wolfman)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/gotta-love-military-report-langauge/738092 "2015-11-23T22:55:20Z")
Interesting article all around about on of my favorite planes, the AC-130. But I love phrases like this. “Departed controlled flight” hehe. I am never going to stumble again, I am just going to momentarily depart con… --- ## [Flute players: What do you know about Sonare flutes?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flute-players-what-do-you-know-about-sonare-flutes/568633)
**Author:** [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/flute-players-what-do-you-know-about-sonare-flutes/568633 "2015-11-23T19:42:52Z")
I shuttled a car-less neighbour on some errands today, and she wanted to go to a music store. And we did. I can figure my way around a keyboard, and noodle a bit on guitar, but my main musical love is the flute. So th… --- ## [Help me find some new music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-some-new-music/737916)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-find-some-new-music/737916 "2015-11-23T17:53:35Z")
Every year on my birthday I ask for Amazon gift cards so I can buy music and books. Help me out with some suggestions. Generally I love rock and alt rock. I made a list of a few songs which I never skip on my iPod so you… --- ## [Best New Artist (Musician) I've heard in past 20 years](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-new-artist-musician-ive-heard-in-past-20-years/738364)
**Author:** [@Charlie\_Wayne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Charlie_Wayne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-new-artist-musician-ive-heard-in-past-20-years/738364 "2015-11-23T15:20:15Z")
This is strictly my own opinion and I don’t try new music very often. But there is a performer from Sweden named “Avicii” (pronounced A-VEE\*\*'\*\*-SHE). He is described as an “electronic musician”. Avicii may be his name … --- ## [A Couple Of Questions About Dickens' Christmas Carol](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-questions-about-dickens-christmas-carol/738293)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 3:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-couple-of-questions-about-dickens-christmas-carol/738293 "2015-11-23T15:10:37Z")
Last night the Muppets’ Christmas Carol was on TV in the background while I played World of Warcraft and Mrs. Homie did… whatever the hell she does. There’s a scene in which Scrooge, visiting Bob Cratchit’s (Kermit the … --- ## [Rex Reason has died.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rex-reason-has-died/738309)
**Author:** [@Tim\_R.Mortiss](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tim_R.Mortiss)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 1:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rex-reason-has-died/738309 "2015-11-23T13:00:07Z")
The star of “This Island Earth” and “The Creature Walks Among Us” passes away. My condolences to Cal Meacham --- ## [An online guitar kerfuffle I hadn't come across: stretching strings](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-online-guitar-kerfuffle-i-hadnt-come-across-stretching-strings/737793)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 12:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/an-online-guitar-kerfuffle-i-hadnt-come-across-stretching-strings/737793 "2015-11-23T12:42:04Z")
After playing for 37+ years, I thought I know where all the big battle lines are drawn: which elements contribute most to tone, etc. But here is an issue I had never come across, and had honestly never thought about: … --- ## [Does the new Flash series ever give up the idiot ball?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-new-flash-series-ever-give-up-the-idiot-ball/738040)
**Author:** [@Strassia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Strassia)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 11:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-the-new-flash-series-ever-give-up-the-idiot-ball/738040 "2015-11-23T11:53:05Z")
I just started watching the new Flash TV series on Netflix. I know the second season is airing, so I had a question for those who have watched more than I: Does he ever stop being a total idiot with his powers? Or mor… --- ## [Is there a thinker or philosopher who wasn't also a large product of their time?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-thinker-or-philosopher-who-wasnt-also-a-large-product-of-their-time/728842)
**Author:** [@Oedipus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oedipus)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-there-a-thinker-or-philosopher-who-wasnt-also-a-large-product-of-their-time/728842 "2015-11-23T04:56:57Z")
I secretly giggle at the fact that much-loved figures such as John Locke upheld the institution of slavery or that John Stuart Mill upheld liberty except for the pesky barbarians in the colonies. However, I keep wonderin… --- ## [Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders publishing a memoir](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chrissie-hynde-of-the-pretenders-publishing-a-memoir/714224)
**Author:** [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chrissie-hynde-of-the-pretenders-publishing-a-memoir/714224 "2015-11-23T02:42:26Z")
After Patti Smith hit the jackpot with hers, I have no complaints that Chrissie is taking a swing a the plate. A compete badass with talent to burn. I found the article on the NYTimes website - here’s a bit: --- ## [The Walking Dead; 6.06 "Always Accountable" (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-6-06-always-accountable-open-spoilers/737658)
**Author:** [@alphaboi867](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alphaboi867)\ **Replies:** 134\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2015, 1:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-walking-dead-6-06-always-accountable-open-spoilers/737658 "2015-11-23T01:31:12Z")
\[QUOTE=AMC\] Daryl, Abraham and Sasha encounter many obstacles and a new threat while trying to return to Alexandria. \[/QUOTE\] Talking Dead is on an hour later because of the series première of Into the Badlands; Micha… --- ## [Making clothes at home](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-clothes-at-home/737819)
**Author:** [@Ornery\_Bob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ornery_Bob)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 8:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-clothes-at-home/737819 "2015-11-22T20:58:28Z")
I had a memory this morning of my mother’s sewing table. It was always busy - piled with fabrics and patterns. She was always making something for herself or my sister. This was in the 50’s and 60’s. She was born in 192… --- ## [Can't track down a movie; Chinese/Hong Kong buddy cop variety](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-track-down-a-movie-chinese-hong-kong-buddy-cop-variety/738076)
**Author:** [@iceiso](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iceiso)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cant-track-down-a-movie-chinese-hong-kong-buddy-cop-variety/738076 "2015-11-22T19:30:54Z")
Hello all, I need help tracking down a movie. I watched it back in the mid 90’s, I think 1997. It was a buddy cop film from either China or Hong Kong. I seem to remember it in Cantonese, but I’m unsure of this. I don’t … --- ## [What do women usually think of war/combat/sports movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-women-usually-think-of-war-combat-sports-movies/737962)
**Author:** [@Velocity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Velocity)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-do-women-usually-think-of-war-combat-sports-movies/737962 "2015-11-22T17:19:22Z")
Is it usually akin to men’s reactions to chick flicks, something of a “meh” reaction? --- ## [Substitute for Apple Mustard Chutney](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/substitute-for-apple-mustard-chutney/738232)
**Author:** [@XaMcQ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/XaMcQ)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 2:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/substitute-for-apple-mustard-chutney/738232 "2015-11-22T14:12:27Z")
One of my upcoming recipes from Blue Apron includes Apple Mustard Chutney to accompany Potato Latkes. https://www.blueapron.com/recipes/roast-chicken-potato-latkes-with-savoy-cabbage-apple-mustard-chutney My husband ca… --- ## [28 Weeks Later](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/28-weeks-later/738140)
**Author:** [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2015, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/28-weeks-later/738140 "2015-11-22T02:52:05Z")
I watched 28 Weeks Later tonight. Man, that sucked. Let’s see: First of all, we are apparently supposed to have sympathy for the dumb bitch who let the kid in and thus caused the deaths of all of the people living insid… --- ## [The Sunken City In 'Waterworld' \[spoilers for 20-year-old movie\]](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sunken-city-in-waterworld-spoilers-for-20-year-old-movie/737926)
**Author:** [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 11:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-sunken-city-in-waterworld-spoilers-for-20-year-old-movie/737926 "2015-11-21T23:09:19Z")
There’s a scene in Waterworld where the Mariner and his companion travel under the water to a sunken city. Wikipedia says it’s Denver, but I’m not clear how that conclusion is being drawn. I just watched the scene and I … --- ## [What kind of food will you eat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-food-will-you-eat/737994)
**Author:** [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-food-will-you-eat/737994 "2015-11-21T22:50:45Z")
Decided to make it multiple choice. Note that “Pescetarian” will eat any seafood, and not just fish (Piscitarian). Pollo-pescetarian here, plus veggies and fruits. --- ## [Terminator Genisys (seen it Thread)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terminator-genisys-seen-it-thread/723970)
**Author:** [@bienville](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bienville)\ **Replies:** 60\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/terminator-genisys-seen-it-thread/723970 "2015-11-21T22:42:05Z")
Well, I really liked it. Easily the third best Terminator movie (and with very strong emphasys on the word “easily”, that’s not meant as snark). I liked Emilia Clarke as Sarah Connor. I have never seen Game of Thrones s… --- ## [Delightful Air France Safety Video](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/delightful-air-france-safety-video/738224)
**Author:** [@El\_Kabong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/El_Kabong)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 10:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/delightful-air-france-safety-video/738224 "2015-11-21T22:31:21Z")
To their credit (and, presumably, to get passengers to pay greater attention to the pre-flight briefing), airlines have been jazzing up their safety videos of late. Air France introduced a new one in March of this year, … --- ## [A Looney Tunes cast for Casablanca.](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-looney-tunes-cast-for-casablanca/738113)
**Author:** [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2015, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-looney-tunes-cast-for-casablanca/738113 "2015-11-21T22:04:51Z")
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