# Cafe Society Confessions: What's yours? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [February 8, 2017, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345 "2017-02-08T19:48:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2017, 9:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/101 "2017-02-09T21:19:08Z")
> [@WordMan](#): > > - I don’t like art that makes me feel bad, or focuses on exploring fucked-up emotions. Lordy that sounds immature, but I remember finishing Scorsese’s _Goodfellas_ and thinking “man that was brilliant, but I _never_ want to experience that again.” You are exactly describing how I felt about “Pulp Fiction”. I have refused to see anything by Quentin Tarantino ever since. Another one. Grant Hart was NOT the genius behind Husker Du. Bob Mould was. ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2017, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/102 "2017-02-09T21:24:21Z")
> [@Dogzilla](#): > > In fact, I’ve never seen any of the _Godfather_ movies. I haven’t either but one of these days I will. I watched Jaws, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and Trainspotting for the first time recently. All three were on my “I’ve seen parts, but never the whole movie” list. I admit that I should feel much shame for this. ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2017, 9:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/103 "2017-02-09T21:42:50Z")
> [@Pabitel](#): > > _Blowin’ In The Wind_ isn’t important because it’s great art. It is known as the anthem of the civil rights movement. I know, I know (though arguably _We Shall Overcome_ was the more important song for the civil rights movement), and I don’t question the cultural importance of the song. Of course it was also a crucial song for Dylan’s career, indeed his breakthrough, but it’s trite and banal nonetheless. But maybe I’ve only heard it too many times sung and played (badly) by romantic German teenage girls around campfires in the seventies… ---
**Author:** ![ftg](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ftg/32/2801_2.png) [@ftg](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ftg)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2017, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/104 "2017-02-09T21:53:29Z")
I like _Mostly Harmless_. It’s _So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish_ that is the weak link in the “trilogy”. ---
**Author:** ![Mixolydian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/da6949/32.png) [@Mixolydian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mixolydian)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2017, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/105 "2017-02-09T21:59:05Z")
I ate spaghetti with ketchup as a kid, and would do so again (although I won’t go out of my way to prepare it). ---
**Author:** ![EinsteinsHund](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/einsteinshund/32/8400_2.png) [@EinsteinsHund](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EinsteinsHund)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2017, 10:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/106 "2017-02-09T22:02:26Z")
> [@nearwildheaven](#): > > Another one. Grant Hart was NOT the genius behind Husker Du. Bob Mould was. Do most people believe that 😕? Just check their post Hüsker Dü output, and there can be no doubt about that (though Grant Hart’s no slouch either, his Hüsker Dü songs were on par with Mould’s). But maybe it’s like the Lou Reed/John Cale thing. I’ve read some time ago that all the cool kids prefer John Cale to Lou Reed. Sorry, but no, John Cale’s ok, but I really never could get into his solo work, while Lou’s simply one of the towering figures of rock, and the fact that he had some mainstream hits doesn’t change that fact. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/the_stainless_steel_rat/32/5727_2.png) [@The\_Stainless\_Steel\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Stainless_Steel_Rat)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2017, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/107 "2017-02-09T22:03:58Z")
> [@Dogzilla](#): > > I’ve never seen _Starship Troopers._ Fortunate man. Keep up the good work. And read the book (suspect you already have). ---
**Author:** ![SUZ\_MAC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8e8cbc/32.png) [@SUZ\_MAC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SUZ_MAC)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2017, 10:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/108 "2017-02-09T22:07:33Z")
I love the song “Daydream Believer”. I also love “Sugar Sugar”. There. I said it. ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Jackson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lucas_jackson/32/303_2.png) [@Lucas\_Jackson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lucas_Jackson)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2017, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/109 "2017-02-09T22:17:01Z")
I quite enjoyed Snowpiercer. I’ve even seen it twice! ETA: oh, and I think Meryl Streep is highly overrated. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2017, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/110 "2017-02-09T23:25:50Z")
> [@SUZ\_MAC](#): > > I love the song “Daydream Believer”. I also love “Sugar Sugar”. There. I said it. Do not be ashamed. Top 40 rocks! ---
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2017, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/111 "2017-02-09T23:46:32Z")
Back when I was a freshman in high school I wore [this t-shirt](http://www.nachtkabarett.com/marilynmansonshirtspostersandmerchandise#GodOfFuck) to school. I thought I was a bad ass. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2017, 11:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/112 "2017-02-09T23:57:12Z")
I’ve finally gotten bored with superhero comic books and don’t read 'em any more. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2017, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/113 "2017-02-10T00:17:59Z")
> [@Ludovic](#): > > I’ve come to two unpopular conclusions in the past couple months after purchasing LZIV on vinyl: > > – It’s a better album if you leave of the first two cock-rock tracks. It transforms from a hard-rock/straight-ahead metal into an almost psychedelic metal album with a definite cohesiveness to it. Plus, in _that_ context: > > – _Four Sticks_ is actually good! For some reason it didn’t gel with the rest of the album as a whole when Black Dog and r+r were on it. It’s still the weakest track but I don’t have the urge to skip over it. - Four Sticks\* is probably my favorite Zep tune. I think it’s great. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2017, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/114 "2017-02-10T00:18:59Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > I like my hotdogs with peanut butter and sriracha. God help me. I have to try this. ---
**Author:** ![Dale\_Sams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/779978/32.png) [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2017, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/115 "2017-02-10T00:27:57Z")
I eat peanuts with the shells on. ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2017, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/116 "2017-02-10T01:15:13Z")
> [@Dale\_Sams](#): > > I eat peanuts with the shells on. How? 😕 ---
**Author:** ![Defensive\_Indifference](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/defensive_indifference/32/6502_2.png) [@Defensive\_Indifference](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Defensive_Indifference)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2017, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/117 "2017-02-10T01:43:41Z")
> [@SUZ\_MAC](#): > > I love the song “Daydream Believer”. I also love “Sugar Sugar”. There. I said it. I think the Monkees are great. “Last Train to Clarksville” is wistful and evocative (I don’t buy the idea that it’s an antiwar song, but it’s a good about leaving a loved one for whatever reason and trying to have a few last coffee flavored kisses before you never see them again). And “Pleasant Valley Sunday” is a well crafted screed against vacuous materialism. And “I’m a Believer” is just _fun_. Yeah, yeah, they were a TV creation, not real musicians, whatever. I don’t care. However the records came into being isn’t my concern. They could have sprouted from holes in the ground for all I care. They’re good songs! ---
**Author:** ![nearwildheaven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/90db22/32.png) [@nearwildheaven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nearwildheaven)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2017, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/118 "2017-02-10T02:26:55Z")
I don’t care what it’s about or how relevant it may be to current events - “The Handmaid’s Tale” was, and is, a terrible book. ---
**Author:** ![Dale\_Sams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/779978/32.png) [@Dale\_Sams](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dale_Sams)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2017, 2:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/119 "2017-02-10T02:47:56Z")
> [@Catamount](#): > > How? 😕 Just pop the whole thing in my mouth.Shells and all. That’s why they’re salted, right? ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2017, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345/120 "2017-02-10T02:57:24Z")
> [@Shagnasty](#): > > I know remarkably little about the vast majority of TV shows, pop music and movies made past 2000 or even a little before that. That isn’t some bullshit hipster thing either because I am not one. > > I like TV, music and many movies but I just never get around to watching the newer stuff because I would have to sit down and focus and that is usually too much work so the depth of my ignorance on those is astounding. > > For instance, I was thinking just the other day that I should watch those “new” movies, The Matrix and Fight Club that I hear so much about. I even own them but have never gotten around to watching them even though I could at any time (it isn’t going to be tonight though). Almost everything is like that with few exceptions. I am 43, not 80. This is a good one, and gave me a confession for the thread: I’m in my mid-40s and I have zero interest in movies from before 2000 unless I already saw them and loved them. (Fight Club, Reservoir Dogs, etc…) And I’m starting to lose interest in the 2000-2009 movies as well. Something about watching movies that aren’t from the current decade just turns me off. (Rolling current, so in 5 years I’ll prefer the 2020 and later movies.) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cafe-society-confessions-whats-yours/779345.md?page=7)