# Cafe Society **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=968 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 969 --- ## [Anyone watching the Dark Shadows Marathon on Decades?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-the-dark-shadows-marathon-on-decades/735657)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Boone\_Fanatic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daniel_Boone_Fanatic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-the-dark-shadows-marathon-on-decades/735657 "2015-10-25T00:52:22Z")
I’m watching it and it’s really good! Loved the show when it first ran and I still do! --- ## [Maureen O'Hara Dead at 95](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maureen-ohara-dead-at-95/735646)
**Author:** [@PastTense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PastTense)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2015, 12:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/maureen-ohara-dead-at-95/735646 "2015-10-25T00:15:30Z")
While she acted until the year 2000, I only remember her from the 1940s-1950s movies. --- ## [Movie quote hiaku](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-quote-hiaku/735665)
**Author:** [@Oly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oly)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/movie-quote-hiaku/735665 "2015-10-24T22:35:30Z")
Good father? Fuck you! Go home and play with your kids. …Wanna work here? Close! There’re not there either. What? Zuzu’s petals. You’ve been Given a great gift. To Rocco after Shooting Paulie: Leave the gun. Take… --- ## [Production Music](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/production-music/735564)
**Author:** [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/production-music/735564 "2015-10-24T19:50:25Z")
Being a “Child of the 50s” I was acquainted with music like Laurie Johnson Happy Go Lively and “Plink, Plank, Plunk” by Leroy Anderson from an early age and it has remained a constant source of nostalgia ever since. I’m… --- ## [How do I stop my house stinking after cooking fish?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-stop-my-house-stinking-after-cooking-fish/735518)
**Author:** [@TwoCarrotSnowman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TwoCarrotSnowman)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-do-i-stop-my-house-stinking-after-cooking-fish/735518 "2015-10-24T18:31:09Z")
Hi folks, I’ve found a great recipe for a grilled haddock dish (grilled in the UK sense - what Americans would call “broiled”). The only problem is that is that it’s a strong smelling fish, and after we’ve eaten it, th… --- ## [Which are worse – the Star Wars prequels or The Hobbit movies?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-worse-the-star-wars-prequels-or-the-hobbit-movies/735363)
**Author:** [@well\_he\_s\_back](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/well_he_s_back)\ **Replies:** 92\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/which-are-worse-the-star-wars-prequels-or-the-hobbit-movies/735363 "2015-10-24T17:59:20Z")
The original Star Wars trilogy is a beloved icon for many. The Lord of the Rings movies were surprisingly successful adaptations, winning praise from critics and book fans alike. Both their prequel series are generally … --- ## [Most Overrated Sitcom of All Time](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-overrated-sitcom-of-all-time/312086)
**Author:** [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 5:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/most-overrated-sitcom-of-all-time/312086 "2015-10-24T17:58:39Z")
Inspired by this thread, I ask you to nominate the sitcom that least deserved the ratings it received. My vote would have to go to Seinfeld. I tried to get into it, but I just couldn’t. Every character was selfish, pe… --- ## [Special Musical Notation?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-musical-notation/735609)
**Author:** [@Ranger\_Jeff](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ranger_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/special-musical-notation/735609 "2015-10-24T16:51:08Z")
Are there special symbols made on sheet music/scores for particular instruments? Some examples: To indicate to a string player to pick and not bow a note? B. To indicate to a trumpet player to use his cup mute to make… --- ## [Who are you 3 favorite sitcom characters?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-you-3-favorite-sitcom-characters/735445)
**Author:** [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 4:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-are-you-3-favorite-sitcom-characters/735445 "2015-10-24T16:01:32Z")
Please limit your list to three, ranked in order. Defend your choices. For me: Archie Bunker - All in the Family. Even if you set aside the groundbreaking nature of this character, no one else can convey so much with… --- ## [What is Your Preferred way to eat M&M's?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-way-to-eat-m-ms/735499)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-your-preferred-way-to-eat-m-ms/735499 "2015-10-24T15:25:32Z")
There’s really only two ways. Chew them up or Let them melt in your mouth. Unless you want to swallow them whole. :smiley: What’s your preferred method of enjoying this candy? --- ## [Celebrities who were universally beloved by their peers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-were-universally-beloved-by-their-peers/735125)
**Author:** [@Greekfreak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greekfreak)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 3:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebrities-who-were-universally-beloved-by-their-peers/735125 "2015-10-24T15:22:52Z")
I was just wondering about the cut-throat nature of Hollywood, and how over the years of endless stories of debauchery, there were/are some that seem to hold a special kind of esteem amongst their peers. Alive or dead, … --- ## [Is soda water a complimentary water or a paid fountain drink?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-soda-water-a-complimentary-water-or-a-paid-fountain-drink/735443)
**Author:** [@Shalmanese](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shalmanese)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 8:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-soda-water-a-complimentary-water-or-a-paid-fountain-drink/735443 "2015-10-24T08:35:49Z")
At fast food restaurants where they have soda machines, you can either pay for a fountain drink or ask for one of those teeny tiny cups to receive your free water. Is it ok to use your teeny tiny cup to get soda water or… --- ## [Zombie apocalypse time. Would you rather a refuge lead by Deanna or Janeway?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zombie-apocalypse-time-would-you-rather-a-refuge-lead-by-deanna-or-janeway/735571)
**Author:** [@Skald\_the\_Rhymer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skald_the_Rhymer)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 7:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/zombie-apocalypse-time-would-you-rather-a-refuge-lead-by-deanna-or-janeway/735571 "2015-10-24T07:52:15Z")
Persons currently watching The Walking Dead, and who once watched Star Trek: Voyager, will understand the question. Persons who’ve never watched either show will not. i’m not explaining. If I were one of those people I w… --- ## [Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D S03E04: Devils You Know](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-s03e04-devils-you-know/735310)
**Author:** [@pricciar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pricciar)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/agents-of-s-h-i-e-l-d-s03e04-devils-you-know/735310 "2015-10-24T07:03:01Z")
“Devils You Know” Directed by Ron Underwood Written by Paul Zbyszewski I just watched last week’s episode yesterday, and I have Star Wars on the brain so I just don’t know what to hope to see in this episode! Well, I … --- ## [Can anyone identify this movie? (Long shot)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-movie-long-shot/734970)
**Author:** [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-identify-this-movie-long-shot/734970 "2015-10-24T04:27:00Z")
A while back, I was channel-surfing and stumbled onto a movie on one of the Christian stations that was actually really good (and had an 8-plus rating on IMDB too!). I only saw a section of it, and wrote down the title … --- ## [Please explain \[the\] end of Mad Men](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-the-end-of-mad-men/735593)
**Author:** [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 2:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/please-explain-the-end-of-mad-men/735593 "2015-10-24T02:18:14Z")
When SC&P was absorbed into McCann Erickson, how much was Joan worth? A million dollars or half a million? When she left after bad blood with Hobart, he offered to pay her 50 cents on the dollar to never see her face a… --- ## [I can't remember the last time I saw free munchies at a bar](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-remember-the-last-time-i-saw-free-munchies-at-a-bar/734868)
**Author:** [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 2:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-cant-remember-the-last-time-i-saw-free-munchies-at-a-bar/734868 "2015-10-24T02:05:10Z")
When I first started throwing away time and money at bars, a little over 20 years ago, I used to always see little bowls of pretzels, nuts, or other snacks sitting around for anyone who wanted them. I guess peanuts were … --- ## [What celebrities are complete bastards?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celebrities-are-complete-bastards/481827)
**Author:** [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Replies:** 303\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-celebrities-are-complete-bastards/481827 "2015-10-24T02:04:11Z")
We’e already got a thread going about celebrities who are class acts, but I think it’s more fun to hear about the ones who are total assholes. I wish I had some kind of personal experience to start things off with, but I… --- ## [The Shepherd's Crown (open spoilers)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-shepherds-crown-open-spoilers/730403)
**Author:** [@Great\_Antibob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Great_Antibob)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-shepherds-crown-open-spoilers/730403 "2015-10-24T01:22:41Z")
I see there’s no thread on Terry Pratchett’s final novel, so here it is. Open spoilers, so be forewarned. I enjoyed it thoroughly. It’s more tightly plotted than many of Pratchett’s recent books, and it’s a fitting den… --- ## [Celebritites who are/were universally despised by their peers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebritites-who-are-were-universally-despised-by-their-peers/735357)
**Author:** [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2015, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/celebritites-who-are-were-universally-despised-by-their-peers/735357 "2015-10-24T00:35:39Z")
As counterbalance to the current nice guy thread, who are/were the famously hated celebrities? A few that come to mind: Shannon Doherty Chevy Chase Val Kilmer From previous eras: Rex Harrison Andy Griffith Bette … --- ## [Best Autobiography Titles](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-autobiography-titles/734636)
**Author:** [@TV\_time](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TV_time)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 10:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-autobiography-titles/734636 "2015-10-23T22:32:56Z")
Two came to my mind for the best titles of an autobiography. Oscar Levant’s\* Oscar Levant: Memoirs of an Amnesiac\* and Harpo Marx’s Harpo Speaks I remember one other title, but I can’t remember who wrote it. All This… --- ## ["Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright" - but how do you make it rhyme?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright-but-how-do-you-make-it-rhyme/735376)
**Author:** [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tiger-tiger-burning-bright-but-how-do-you-make-it-rhyme/735376 "2015-10-23T22:18:26Z")
The first verse of Blake’s poem: How did “eye” rhyme with “symmetry”? Were either of them pronounced differently back then, or is this just an “eh, close enough, it’s poetry” thing? --- ## [Golden Age \_The Flash\_: why "hard water"?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golden-age-_the-flash_-why-hard-water/278710)
**Author:** [@tracer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tracer)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/golden-age-_the-flash_-why-hard-water/278710 "2015-10-23T20:53:03Z")
I’ve just picked up a reprint anthology of the Flash comics from the Golden Age (1940s). As DC afficionados know, Barry Allen wasn’t the first man to be called “The Flash”. That moniker was first bestowed on Jay Garric… --- ## ['Darn Good' Chili](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darn-good-chili/735462)
**Author:** [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 8:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/darn-good-chili/735462 "2015-10-23T20:28:26Z")
A couple/few weeks ago we tried Bear Creek ‘Darn Good’ Chili mix. I added a pound of browned ground beef and a can of Rotel salsa. I wasn’t expecting much from a dry chili mix, but I have to say it was ‘Darn Good’. No… --- ## [Survivor: Cambodia 10/21 - "A Snake In the Grass"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-cambodia-10-21-a-snake-in-the-grass/735428)
**Author:** [@magnusblitz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/magnusblitz)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/survivor-cambodia-10-21-a-snake-in-the-grass/735428 "2015-10-23T19:42:37Z")
SPOILERS . . . . . . . . Boy, did the editing make this one obvious or what? Our first look at the inner workings of Pink Tribe in a long time is Kimmie not liking Monica. Monica is the goat of the reward … --- ## [Parents-Which Fictional Mom/Dad did/do you aspire to, and which do/did you fear that you emulate(d)?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-which-fictional-mom-dad-did-do-you-aspire-to-and-which-do-did-you-fear-that-you-emulate-d/735392)
**Author:** [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/parents-which-fictional-mom-dad-did-do-you-aspire-to-and-which-do-did-you-fear-that-you-emulate-d/735392 "2015-10-23T19:40:57Z")
Not sure if this is in the right forum, but… Most of the time, I hear my dad’s words/tone coming out through me when gut-reacting to my kids. I suppose that’s as normal as can be. Just so we can get a general feel fo… --- ## [ID the Movie!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-the-movie/735408)
**Author:** [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/id-the-movie/735408 "2015-10-23T17:10:49Z")
I come to the greatest repository of pop culture trivia minds on the internet - okay, that may be an exaggeration - for help in identifying a movie. Difficulty : I was told about this movie by a friend, and have not seen… --- ## [Recommend a pitch shifting device/app](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-pitch-shifting-device-app/735472)
**Author:** [@NoCoolUserName](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NoCoolUserName)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-pitch-shifting-device-app/735472 "2015-10-23T16:33:55Z")
I’m wanting to play both lead parts of “Those Shoes” by the Eagles. I can’t find a way to actually finger both (my fingers ain’t that agile any more). So what I’d like is a pitch shifter that will sound the top part wh… --- ## [Photography / Graphics](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photography-graphics/735276)
**Author:** [@billions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billions)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/photography-graphics/735276 "2015-10-23T13:53:31Z")
Couldn’t find a thread for this yet (not a recent one anyway) so started one, and starting selfishly with a question as well… So: If images on screen need to be in RGB mode and anything going to print needs to be in CMY… --- ## [What's the Big Deal With Shakespeare?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-big-deal-with-shakespeare/734529)
**Author:** [@Jim\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jim_B)\ **Replies:** 117\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 7:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/whats-the-big-deal-with-shakespeare/734529 "2015-10-23T07:32:33Z")
Shakespeare is considered by some, the best writer in the history of the English-speaking world. Forgive me if this sounds naïve. But Why? :):):slight\_smile: [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=967) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/cafe-society/15.md?page=969)