Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives/Entertainment/2011 September 7

= September 7 =

canucks boobs flash
Is there a real tape or clip of a woman flashing her boobs at Ben Eager? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.29.33.71 (talk) 01:51, 7 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Yes. Just turn off "safe search" on Google or Bing video search. -- k a i n a w &trade; 01:07, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

"It wasn't my war! You asked me, I didn't ask you!"

 * First Blood (1982)
 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qIgVrOy9vM (00:16)

What are these three computers in front of Rambo? Are they IBM PCs? -- Toytoy (talk) 04:19, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
 * My first impression was that they are Vectrex video game systems. I may be wrong, but the aspect ratio on those monitors is weird, and the Vectrex was the only thing I remember with that odd aspect ratio (taller than it is wide).  -- Jayron  32  04:31, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Nope, not a Vectrex. It's the right general idea, but it's too small, even when taking into consideration that this guy's arms seem pretty beefy. Also, they were one big rectangle, without the tapered "neck" that we see in the video. Could be some kinda Vectrex knockoff tabletop arcade thing, though, 'cause the shape seems conducive to that kind of thing.Foofish (talk) 04:46, 7 September 2011 (UTC)

I just found a better version of the clip:


 * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYbpxilkxIQ (01:00)

You can choose 720p. These small "computers" are really weird. -- Toytoy (talk) 05:01, 7 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Maybe Microfilm readers? They sometimes have that kind of aspect ratio. --188.222.58.219 (talk) 10:02, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Weird sound quality on that last clip; like its been processed by an electronic gizmo to make it sound "sharp". Astronaut (talk) 10:58, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
 * At least you can get it to play. It's blocked from the US.  Dismas |(talk) 21:09, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
 * The aspect ratio looks right for a microfilm reader. Usually they had bigger screens than that, but not always. Of course, I can't imagine why you'd want three of them right next to each-other like that, but maybe the set designer pushed them together for visual effect.
 * They might also be slide viewers. APL (talk) 04:07, 8 September 2011 (UTC)


 * http://www.freeimagehosting.net/2cda2

I have uploaded a composite picture of these "computers" or microfilm readers. Personally, I don't think they are microfilm or microfiche readers. Most microfilm readers have very large screens. Their screens may have shades around to block stray light from elsewhere. They have large screens because the microfilms can preserve very fine details. Depending on the type of the media, they also have knobs and scrollers. -- Toytoy (talk) 16:45, 9 September 2011 (UTC)

In music, what is the different between 3/4 and 6/8?
In music, what is the different between 3/4 and 6/8 Rhythm? Exx8 (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 18:55, 7 September 2011 (UTC).
 * Addressing the question of such mathematically equivalent rhythms in general, rather than this specific example, our Time signature article states:
 * "Although formally interchangeable, for a composer or performing musician the different time signatures can and often have different connotations. Firstly and perhaps most importantly a smaller note value in the beat unit implies a more complex notation which can affect the ease of performance; secondly the beaming affects the choice of actual beat divisions mentioned above - it would for example be more natural to use the quarter note/crotchet as a beat unit in 6/4 or 2/2 than the eight/quaver in 6/8 or 2/4; thirdly the time signatures are and have traditionally been associated with different styles of music, e.g. it would seem strange to notate a rock tune in 4/8 or 4/2."
 * {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 90.193.78.1 (talk) 20:07, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
 * While true, that doesn't specially answer the question about 3/4 versus 6/8 (it's more about e.g. 3/4 versus 3/2). The difference is that 6/8 is a compound time signature, where the underlying beat is subdivided into three (quavers/eighth notes) while 3/4 is simple and the beat is subdivided into two quavers. 6/8 is "two in a bar" (for example in the nursery rhyme Hickory Dickory Dock); 3/4 is "3 in a bar" (for example God Save the Queen, or a waltz). The chorus of the song America from West Side Story (mostly) alternates 6/8 and 3/4 from bar to bar: "I like to be in A-" (6/8) "me-ri-ca" (3/4), "O K by me in A-" (6/8) "me-ri-ca" (3/4) AndrewWTaylor (talk) 13:00, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
 * And I was just reading up on hemiola yesterday. --jpgordon:==( o ) 16:55, 10 September 2011 (UTC)

Quote in Full Metal Jacket
In Full Metal Jacket, there is a dialogue about a recently died soldier who had masturbated excessively - I'm searching for the exact quote. The approximate wording will also help, as I may ask Google with some hints. --KnightMove (talk) 20:11, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Apparently the dialogue goes like this:
 * Private Cowboy: Tough break for Hand Job. He was all set to get shipped out on a medical. Private Joker: What was the matter with him? Private Cowboy: He was jerkin' off ten times a day. Private Eightball: No shit. At least ten times a day. Private Cowboy: Last week he was sent down to Da Nang to see the Navy head shrinker, and the crazy fucker starts jerking off in the waiting room. Instant Section Eight. He was just waiting for his papers to clear division.
 * --Antiquary (talk) 21:15, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks. --KnightMove (talk) 22:02, 7 September 2011 (UTC)

Film as allegory for life
Which film is a best match as THE allegory for life? Quest09 (talk) 23:38, 7 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Annie Hall. ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 00:24, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Does Christopher Walken play a weird guy?20.137.18.50 (talk) 13:10, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Is the Pope a Catholic? --   Jack of Oz   [your turn]  21:50, 8 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Life Allegorical? As always, "best" is a matter of opinion. Define "best" if you want a serious answer because everyone else will have a completely different opinion about what "best" means. -- k a i n a w &trade; 01:00, 8 September 2011 (UTC)


 * No, I won't define best, since I'm open to different views. Only serious answers, pls, the RD is not a forum. Quest09 (talk) 08:39, 8 September 2011 (UTC)


 * The reference desk does not answer requests for opinions or predictions about future events. Do not start a debate; please seek an internet forum instead. AndrewWTaylor (talk) 13:02, 8 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Mega Python vs. Gatoroid-- GroovySandwichYum. 03:06, 8 September 2011 (UTC)


 * And speaking of Pythons, one shouldn't ignore the timeless lessons in Monty Python's The Meaning of Life.--Shantavira|feed me 07:22, 8 September 2011 (UTC)
 * Problem Child 2 --Viennese Waltz 14:43, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

Quest, this is a reference desk, not a forum. It isn't the place for discussions or opinion polling. &mdash;Akrabbimtalk 12:05, 8 September 2011 (UTC)


 * I'm restoring the above comment of mine, which Quest09 deleted. It is not acceptable to remove other user's comments from discussion pages like this. &mdash;Akrabbimtalk 13:52, 8 September 2011 (UTC)


 * Cast away. 88.9.108.128 (talk) 20:06, 8 September 2011 (UTC)

Pls: ignore Akrabbim. The question is perfectly valid. In the same way I could ask which are the most horrifying movies or which teenage comedies reflect better the reality. Quest09 (talk) 21:45, 8 September 2011 (UTC)