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September 13

"Wild Chicago" theme

Quick question: what is the name of the musical piece that begins around 18 seconds in this video? I don't think it's an original work - I've heard something similar in other contexts. Zagalejo^^^ 02:13, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I think that it is actually an original composition (composed by one Roger Adler according to the show's IMDb page and obviously influenced by surf instrumentals), but the main guitar riff is close enough to that of Apache (instrumental) (search for Apache Shadows on YouTube) to probably be considered a rip-off. Deor (talk) 02:56, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, Apache is the one I'm thinking of. Thanks! Zagalejo^^^ 03:30, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Name the film

From which film is this scene? --DinoXYZ (talk) 02:39, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

P.S. I Love You (film). The male is Gerard Butler, the female is Hilary Swank. --Jayron32 03:37, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bah! You beat me to it. stupid work getting in the way of other stuff I found it by Googling the line "I should get my shoes". Dismas|^(talk) 03:55, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

See, and I just went through the Wikipedia articles of Gerard Butler and Hilary Swank until I found a movie they were both in. --Jayron32 03:56, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

And I had no idea what his name was. Dismas|^(talk) 05:00, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

"coaching from the sidelines" rule in tennis

I went to a local tennis tournament here in Melbourne Australia at Melbourne Park. Not the Australian open - merely the local players' circuit. there were only around maybe 4 people in the stands besides me, one of whom was a coach(it was somewhat eerie).

I know very little about tennis (though I enjoy watching it). And I didn't know either of the players from the proverbial bar of soap. But when I saw one of the players getting frustrated, I shouted a bit of moral encouragement. I was told to stop, or the player could risk being penalized for (me) "coaching from the sideline".

I was quite taken aback. When players like Rafael Nadal or other international stars play on the circuit, don't you get everyone in the crowd shouting their 2c of encouragement and (mostly useless) advice? Are they all (technically, at least) "illegal coaches"? Are local tournaments somehow different? Also at what point does shouting moral encouragement (rather than playing strategy advice) constitute "coaching" under the rule? 58.168.131.194 (talk) 05:47, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I have no idea, but the normal reason why people in the crowd at tennis matches are told to stop shouting is not because they are deemed to be coaching but because it is offputting to the players. --Viennese Waltz 07:32, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I've found various newspaper articles saying that offering tactical advice and coaching during a game is illegal (except in group events like the Davis Cup). Here's an article on the practice, which though banned is apparently widespread using covert signals.[1] And another article mentioning that Walter Bartoli was fined $2000 for coaching his daughter.[2] According to this article, it's allowed in some WTA matches but not grand slam events.[3] I can't find a clear explanation of why: perhaps either because it's a solo sport, or because it would interrupt play if players and coaches were constantly conversing. I believe that in golf there's a similar ban on talking to coaches, with the important exception that caddies can give advice. --Colapeninsula (talk) 10:58, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The rule is pretty much as described by Colapeninsula above, but I suspect you were targetted by an over officious official. HiLo48 (talk) 11:16, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

....though there would seem to be a world of difference between encouraging and coaching.--Shantavira|^{feed me} 12:57, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Need name of the song

Can you please tell me the name of the song in this video, i;ve searched alot but couldn't find it the link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwmOraKpQDQ, — Preceding unsigned comment added by 111.92.140.138 (talk) 06:44, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It sounds like it is trying really hard to be the "O Fortuna" from Carl Orff's cantata Carmina Burana. It is a modern interpretation, and not identical to the original, but it sounds like a piece clearly influenced strongly by it. --Jayron32 15:07, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

(I guess the style is like "O Fortuna", but I wouldn't call it a "modern interpretation" of it, the words and tune are completely different. The composer's website shows lots of movie and movie trailer work, so it's possible the song was composed to fit an epic-sounding style for a trailer.) --Bavi H (talk) 04:20, 14 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The song appears to be "Eternal Empire" by Veigar Margeirsson. I managed to transcribe the first three words in the song well enough for Google to suggest a correction (veritas domini peregrinus), which lead me to a post asking what the music was in the exact same video. --Bavi H (talk) 03:58, 14 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Cluedo-like show in Germany

I recently rekindled my interest in Cluedo (the game, the movie and the tv-show) and I remember a tv show in Germany that was similar and broadcast on ARD or ZDF in the late 90s or early 00s that I would like to identify. The audience was shown the events that lead up to a murder in a mansion and teams of famous people then got to question the suspects in the studio until the murderer was caught. I don't remember the regular Clue/Cluedo characters.

I remember *spoiler* that the murderer hid the crime by playing a recording with a remote control to fool everyone into thinking the murder hadn't yet taken place to give him or herself an alibi. I watched again the next week, but I never saw it again, so I suspect it was a one-off show.

Has anyone got a clue what I'm talking about? - 87.211.75.45 (talk) 18:41, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It was Sat.1, and it was actually called Cluedo [4]. Presented by Gundis Zámbó. German Wikipedia briefly mentions it under de:Cluedo#Gameshow. ---Sluzzelin talk 18:52, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Oops, sorry, no, I don't think it was teams of famous people asking the questions. ---Sluzzelin talk 18:57, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

ZDF did broadcast Ein mörderisches Spiel - Die Krimi-Show with Bodo Hauser and Monica Lierhaus in 2003, and they did seem to have celebrity guests asking questions (though the audience gets to guess as well). [5] ---Sluzzelin talk 19:11, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Sluzzelin, I think that's the one. - 87.211.75.45 (talk) 19:14, 13 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

September 14

Movie poster technical details

I'm really struggling to find answers on this. Poster says movie posters are printed on silk paper. Is this the case for movie posters hanging outside/inside U.S. theaters? Are movie posters silk screened, and would inkjet printed posters look or feel as professional? (I'm thinking of printing a few posters, and as far as I can find, the easiest sources for making posters seem to use inkjet printers.) Bonus question: anyone know what resolution movie posters are printed at? Thanks! – Kerαunoςcopia^◁_galaxies 05:25, 14 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Silk screen has nothing to do with using silk paper, the former refers to a method of producing the image, while the latter refer to the medium the image is printed on. I have some posters printed on silk paper in my home, and they are MUCH more durable than the cheapo stuff you usually get. They almost feel like wallpaper, much more durable than the usual poster stock. Movie posters may be printed on such paper because, while it is more expensive up front, it allows the same posters to be circulated among theatres with less likelyhood of damage, which would require them to be replaced less, which would ultimately save on cost. --Jayron32 05:30, 14 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

WAR (2007 FILM)

1. Rogue's about to murder Crawford, but Tom manages to shoot Rogue in the face. Rogue's presumed dead.

2. Rogue's still alive. Rogue locates Tom's house. Crawford believes that Rogue killed Tom, Tom's wife, and Tom's daughter.

3. When Rogue uses a sword to fight Shiro Yanagawa, Rogue says, "My real name's Tom. I killed Rogue. I used plastic surgery to change my face." Shiro hired Rogue to kill Tom & Tom's family.

4. Since Shiro sent Rogue to Tom's house, it's because Crawford gave Tom's address to Shiro.

5. When Tom fights Crawford, Crawford realizes that Tom's still alive & Crawford realizes that Tom killed Rogue.

6. Crawford says, "I thought that you killed Rogue at the beginning of the movie. Shiro told me that his henchmen were going to beat you up for shooting Rogue. I didn't know that Shiro wanted you dead. I didn't know that Shiro wanted your family dead. I'm sorry Tom. Please forgive me." Tom still killed Crawford.

6. At the beginning of the movie, Tom shot Rogue in the face & Rogue fell into the water. Rogue was presumed dead. Tom & Crawford thought that Rogue died. Before Rogue went to Tom's house, Crawford gave Tom's address to Shiro. When Crawford gave Tom's address to Shiro, did Shiro tell Crawford that Rogue's still alive? When Crawford gave Tom's address to Shiro, did Shiro tell Crawford that his henchmen were going to beat up Tom? When Crawford gave Tom's address to Shiro, did Shiro tell Crawford that Tom's family was going to die? When Crawford gave Tom's address to Shiro, did Shiro tell Crawford that Tom was going to die? Since Crawford gave Tom's address to Shiro, is it because Crawford was forced to do it or did Crawford choose to give Tom's address to Shiro?

7. Is Crawford sorry for the death of Tom's family? Is Crawford sorry for giving Tom's address to Shiro?(Sean Archer123 (talk) 07:57, 14 September 2011 (UTC)).[reply]

If you're going to give away numerous plot details of a relatively recent film (or book, etc), it's considered courteous to post a prominent "SPOILER" warning up front so that people can avoid having all the surprises given away before they've had a chance to enjoy the work. As to your very numerous questions, I haven't seen the film (and now probably won't bother), but perhaps someone who has will have the patience to address some of them. {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 90.197.66.205 (talk) 14:09, 14 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia does not do spoiler warnings. This is an encyclopedia. The Mark of the Beast (talk) 17:58, 14 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

In articles, obviously not, since one knows when deliberately accessing an article that it will inevitably give away plot details. In a RefDesk question, however, I'd have thought it polite even if not mandatory. {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 90.200.79.217 (talk) 19:09, 14 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

If the film were more recent, maybe - but anyone who wants to see a 4-year-old movie has likely seen it by now. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 13:08, 15 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

For the record, I have a list of movies I haven't seen, but would like to, spanning from 1942–2011. —Akrabbim^talk 14:25, 15 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You should also give those pre-War films a chance. :) ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 03:00, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

September 15

Without A Trace Season 3 Episode 12

There's a group called Aryan Prison Gang. The leader of the Aryan Prison Gang says, "If you take care of me, then I'll take care of you." What does that mean? If a person refuses to join the Aryan Prison Gang, then does the leader of Aryan Prison Gang automatically kill the person who refuses to join the Aryan Prison Gang? Why did the guy kill MacAvoy get killed? Instead of killing MacAvoy, why didn't MacAvoy & the other guy team up against Aryan Prison Gang?(99.88.78.94 (talk) 08:28, 15 September 2011 (UTC)).[reply]

I haven't seen the show, but when I have heard the line "If you take care of me, then I'll take care of you," I have understood it as an exchange of favors, similar to "I'll scratch your back if you scratch mine." —Akrabbim^talk 14:28, 15 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

September 16

Mary Tyler Moore Theme Song

I read a comment decades ago, I believe it was in a TV Guide article, saying that Mary Tyler Moore actually wrote the theme song to her show, somewhat snarkily implying it seemed a little narcissistic. I have nothing at all agains Ms. Moore, but I thought this was kind of funny. But this was a while ago. Am I remembering this correctly, or did I somehow get it garbled? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 216.98.240.21 (talk) 00:46, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Our article on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" says that Sonny Curtis wrote and performed the theme song. — Michael J 01:16, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Star Trek VI

What race is the Federation president in Star Trek VI? Human? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.125.138.84 (talk) 02:25, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Not trying to muddy the waters, but I'm curious if "race" is the right word for what 97 is asking here? "Species" maybe? Quinn ^{░ RAIN} 03:43, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Well given that there seem to be no problems with a lot of hybridization in Star Trek (Spock is half human half Vulcan, that engineer chick in Voyager is half Klingon half human) maybe species isn't really applicable either. Googlemeister (talk) 14:05, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

In my observation, "race" seems to be the common term used for these kind of distinctions in the sciFi and fantasy genres. I believe it follows the way the term "human race" is used. —Akrabbim^talk 14:29, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Try looking it up at Memory Alpha, at http://en.memory-alpha.org/wiki/Portal:Main, which is the main Star Trek wiki. If anywhere has it, that will. --Jayron32 03:46, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Efrosian, whatever that is, lol, see Memory Alpha here at Efrosian President, c. 2293 He iro 04:48, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict)He is Efrosian. Dismas|^(talk) 04:49, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

French "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous"?

Hi. I'm trying to track down the name (and hopefully, the episode) of the following show that was supposedly shot in April 1997:

A FRENCH film crew and fashion model descended upon Maui's Grand Waikapu Golf Course and its main man, head pro Fran Ciprio, recently to shoot at the lush course. A big draw is the clubhouse, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The French shot footage for a program similar to "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous." The Wright clubhouse originally was designed as a house for Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller in 1957.[6]

If anyone familiar with French television knows the name of this show, I would be very grateful. Thanks. Viriditas (talk) 03:49, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Wii U

It is true that the Wii U is for adult and not everyone. Will all games will be rated M for mature or Adult only and Japan D 17 and up or Z 18 and up? You should know the rest. Does this mean games like The Legend of Zelda,Mario,Dragon Quest,Harvest Moon,Sonic,Pokemon,Ape Escape, Super Smash Bros.,Kingdom Heart and Mega Man will be for adult? There is so many games. Will all Wii U games will have extreme violence, blood and gore, extreme sexual content, rape, sex, graphic nudity, mature humor, strong language, use of drug and alcohol, Nazi references, gay bar, satanic themes, use of tobacco, child abuse, seal clubbing, racism? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.131.127.150 (talk) 20:25, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Is seal clubbing a specific category for video game ratings? Googlemeister (talk) 20:37, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Only if it happens in a gay bar. LANTZY ^TALK 00:03, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

No (In response to the IP's question)--GroovySandwich^Yum. 20:38, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

No. Same as last time you asked. APL (talk) 22:50, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Do you think they'd stop asking if we said yes? They've asked a couple of times since the one you linked. Mingmingla (talk) 23:52, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

CoroCoro Comic

Is there any CoroCoro Comic scan of Pokemon Red and Green? If there is give me a link. this is the third time I asked.69.131.127.150 (talk) 20:28, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Probably, but since they would be copyright violations, I'm not going to link any I may or may not have found, and I hope hope no one else will either. Mingmingla (talk) 22:46, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Country song

A year or so ago I heard one of Bob Harris' picks on Bob Harris Country. I looked for it immediately after the event to no avail, because I couldn't remember enough of it. It was about a young couple, fiancées or newly married (possibly married halfway through) next to a cold lake, which they were tempted to swim in but were told not to. They did so on their wedding day, or the day before or some significant day like that and were found later dead by their parents. Any ideas? Grandiose (me, talk, contribs) 21:20, 16 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Have you tried asking the man himself? He is on Twitter @whisperingbob , and he has a website too. --TammyMoet (talk) 08:46, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Law & Order Criminal Intent: Season 6 Episode 11 is World's Fair

Hello, my name's Sean.

1. It was difficult to understand some of the incidents in the Episode called World's Fair, so is anyone able to answer my questions about the episode called World's Fair? Yes or No.

2. Somebody pushed Meena on to the ground, which caused the back of Meena's head to bleed. Did Meena's boyfriend push Meena on to the ground? Yes or No. Did Meena's brother push Meena on to the ground? YES OR NO.

3. After Meena got pushed onto the ground, somebody turned Meena's body over. Did Meena's brother turn Meena's body over? Yes or No.

4. After Meena's body got turned over, somebody smashed Meena's face in to the ground & that's when Meena died. Did Meena's brother smash Meena's face in to the ground? Yes or No.(99.88.78.94 (talk) 07:00, 17 September 2011 (UTC)).[reply]

I reformatted your questions. You repeated a question and your name shouldn't be numbered, as it isn't a question. Asking whether we can answer questions, as one of your numbered questions, is rather silly, but I left that in. StuRat (talk) 05:52, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

If you ask questions not concluded with "yes or no?", which gives people the impression that you are standing there with your arms folded demanding an answer, you are more likely to get an answer. Particularly as most of them would be answered by watching the programme. If they are not you might need to study the role of ambiguity in narratives. Britmax (talk) 09:21, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

September 17

The tuba in rock music

A friend and I were trying to think of rock songs that feature a tuba. The only ones of which we could think were "Alabama Song" by the Doors, and "The Trial" by Pink Floyd. Anyone know of any others? Joefromrandb (talk) 03:03, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Of course many rock musicians have recorded with a full orchestra, where a tuba would be present. I should probably note that we weren't counting these. Joefromrandb (talk) 03:05, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Are marching bands "orchestras" for your purposes? If not, then "Tusk" by Fleetwood Mac may qualify. --Jayron32 04:14, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

That's definitely one I hadn't thought of! Joefromrandb (talk) 04:17, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Some more possibilities: The Dirty Dozen Brass Band has a sousaphone player (very tubalike) and has numerous guest credits on rock albums. --Jayron32 04:45, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Dave Bargeron played tuba on some Blood, Sweat & Tears records. --Jayron32 04:46, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It's discussed on this blog. "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35" is another example. Ghmyrtle (talk) 06:48, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Not really a rock song I guess, but Oh What a World by Rufus Wainwright has a prominent tuba. Adam Bishop (talk) 08:40, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The rock group Sky's bass player Herbie Flowers also played tuba, and he used to play the song "Tuba Smarties" as a solo during live concerts. I believe they also recorded it. --TammyMoet (talk) 08:44, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Well, Steve Harwell of Smash Mouth can purportedly play the tuba, but they all just shake their heads... 'cause you're the Fonz. ;D -- Obsidi♠n Soul 09:46, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

If you stretch the term "rock" to include the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, they sometimes featured tuba or sousaphone (a type of tuba). {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 90.193.78.58 (talk) 09:58, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

...played by Princess Anne, of course. [7] Ghmyrtle (talk) 11:26, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Lou Reed's "Make Up" and "Goodnight Ladies" from the Transformer album. --Colapeninsula (talk) 14:49, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

They Might Be Giants often uses tubas on their albums, though not live as far as I know. "Hey I hear two tubas. What's tuba plus tuba? Fourba..." Pfly (talk) 16:40, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I'm from Barcelona has included tubas in their lineup. I believe that they used 5 members on Yo Gabba Gabba with a drummer, two guitars, a tuba, and a bass. -- kainaw ™ 18:00, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

September 18

School Bus

How does Harry know the route that Marcella and the lunatic are going to drive. I'm sure it was not supposed to be a coincidence that he is on the tracks above the bus as it goes by? 65.13.197.174 (talk) 01:59, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Shell, is that you? I thought you were blocked... Dismas|^(talk) 03:39, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sci fi trailer

A year or so ago I saw a trailer for a sci fi show or movie that involved a casino in space, and some kind of heist by a group of thieves. I know that's not much to go on, but perhaps someone has some ideas? Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 184.76.48.158 (talk) 06:47, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You may be thinking of the trailer for "Slingers". Trailer here.

That trailer looks awesome, but sadly It looks like it was just a trailer to shop around the idea to producers. I can't find any evidence that the film itself was ever made. (The creator's blog doesn't seem to have mentioned it since January.) APL (talk) 08:56, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Planet of the Vampire Women? Clarityfiend (talk) 10:34, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Superhero Movie

In the movie, Dragonfly meets Human Torch. Human Torch's power is fire. When Human Torch uses fire, why does Human Torch yell? Fire's not supposed to hurt Human Torch. Did Human Torch forget that his power is called Fire?(Sean Archer123 (talk) 07:57, 18 September 2011 (UTC)).[reply]

It's not a matter of him forgetting, it's a matter of him being able to catch fire, but his body not being able to withstand bring on fire. Thus, humor ensues in this last of the funny films in that genre. Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 14:55, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Looking for the title of a comedic movie about suicide, racial undertones, and coffee with whiskey

An African-American man is friends with an elderly white lady. She commits suicide, and he is blamed for murdering her. During his questioning by the police, his friends bring him coffee with whiskey. What is this movie? Dobermanji (talk) 10:43, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Well I can tell you that drink is called Irish Coffee, but I don't know the name of the movie I'm afraid. :( Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 15:01, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

More films like Smokey and the Bandit

So, I watched the classic Smokey and the Bandit for the second time and laughed my ass off. I am wondering, other than Dukes of Hazzard, are there any other hilarious good ol' boys (in lieu of the r-word) on the lamm from the law films? Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 15:25, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

According to Netflix: Smokey and the Bandit II, Smokey and the Bandit III, Stroker Ace, Convoy, The Gumball Rally, and Every Which Way But Loose. -- kainaw ™ 16:26, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Other than Netflix suggestions. :p Already saw Convoy and Smokey II. You forgot Tank though, which I am currently watching. Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 16:29, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

White Lightning (1973 film) and the sequel Gator (film) are similar in the car chase and fighting the corrupt police part, but more serious (especially the first one). StuRat (talk) 16:35, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Those sound a bit more what I'm looking for, but any comedies as well? Also, what's with Burt Reynolds and these types of films? I might also ask, any more films like Tank? (few problems can't be solved by proper use of a Sherman tank) Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 16:39, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Allow me to quote Robert Wuhl from his standup act a couple of decades ago: "Burt Reynolds makes a lot of bad movies. He makes so many bad movies that when someone else makes a bad movie, he gets a royalty. Have you ever seen Stroker Ace? That movie was so bad, I was surprised that *I* wasn't in it." ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 18:01, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Reaction. Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 18:09, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I remember hearing the "so bad I'm surprised *I* wasn't in it" line from Bobcat Goldthwait (in his Pulp Comics episode, I think). I don't remember what movie he was talking about. Attempting to find evidence on Google just now, I instead found it attributed to Gilbert Gottfried, with Police Academy as the referent! (Bobcat Goldthwait was in some of the Police Academy sequels.) If I'd seen Robert Wuhl tell the same joke, it wouldn't have been as funny because he doesn't have Bobcat's bad movie reputation as far as I know. But now I have this nagging doubt about whether my memory is correct. Thanks. 67.162.90.113 (talk) 09:58, 19 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Don't rule out the possibility that one of them stole from the other, or possibly both stole from someone else. There aren't all that many "new" jokes. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 11:16, 19 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe one of the other sort of Gumball Rally films - Cannonball Run? --TammyMoet (talk) 18:39, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

That's more what I'm looking for, but dammit, it's not available on NetFlix instant right now! Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie | ^{Say Shalom!} 18:56, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

This is actually an old television pilot, and it may be hard to find these days: [8] ...But it certainly includes your requested content of "good ol' boys on the lamm from the law" elements, as seen here: [9]. 10draftsdeep (talk) 20:06, 19 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Mega Man Legends

It it true the the Mega Man Legends series is for adult only in Japan and not for kids?Pokemonkids3 (talk) 21:08, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

No, someone vandalized the article. I've restored the previous version. Ian.thomson (talk) 21:10, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Mega Man Legend 2

In the PSP version of Mega Man Legends 2 is Sera still shown naked? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Pokemonkids3 (talk • contribs) 21:10, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

September 19

Buggati Veyron

Are there any racing games for the PS3 out there that include the Buggati Veyron as a playable option? Googlemeister (talk) 19:51, 19 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Gran Turismo 5. Its also available via DLC in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010 video game) - X201 (talk) 14:06, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

toots - (live) -recorded 29th september 1980

according to wikipedia my queiry was narrowed to island 1980,ILPS 9647. i could not proceed beyond this information. i am need of information and availability. neville. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Neville c chadakufa (talk • contribs) 20:49, 19 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You can read full discographical information about this release here. There is a link on that page to someone selling a copy of the original vinyl. Or the same concert has been released on CD and is available on Amazon. --Viennese Waltz 07:35, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

September 20

Bunt

Is there any way that a batter can bunt for more than one base without an error in baseball? I've heard repeatedly that there isn't. 75.6.243.251 (talk) 00:33, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Unless he can run much faster than anyone ever has and beat the throw to second, I doubt it. Any mistake made by the fielding team which allowed a regular runner to reach second would be ruled an error. --Daniel 00:37, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

There's nothing in the rules prohibiting a double being scored on an infield hit, but as noted, I don't think that the physical limits of the human body would allow it. Just like a 3-second hundred-meter dash would be legal, but will never happen, I wouldn'e expect your scenario to every work out without an error. --Jayron32 01:11, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I googled [bunt double] and the first item that came up was this:[10] I haven't checked the individual entries at all. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 02:25, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

That source actually links to a game description that says Furcal hit a "push bunt" over the head of the third baseman.[11] ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 02:33, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Retrosheet for the first item specifically states that Furcal hit a bunt double to shortstop.[12] I wonder if any source elaborates on it. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 02:29, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

ESPN calls it a bunt double to left.[13] Most likely the shortstop was playing in and Furcal managed to bunt it over his head. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 02:31, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Interesting. Novel use of a bunt; it's rare for a bunted ball to reach the outfield, but it seems a skilled player can place it over the head of an infielder and get a lucky roll, you could stretch it to a double. --Jayron32 02:39, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

In the Furcal case, and likely most of the others, the batter was trying to bunt his way on. If it were a sacrifice bunt, it seems very unlikely that the batter-runner would get to second without an error somewhere in the play. But I haven't checked any of the other cases. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 02:45, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't look at all of them, but in each case I looked at, the bunt was either leading off the inning or with first base otherwise open, so no one would have been expecting a bunt. One of the more interesting ones is this,[14] from 1997, in which there was a runner on second and the batter bunted a double which scored the run. I would have to think someone was napping on that play, but "mental errors" aren't in the box score. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 03:16, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It's not that uncommon; I remember Endy Chavez doing it twice within the space of a couple of weeks early in the 2003 season; the third baseman was playing very close, expecting a bunt to be dropped in front of him; instead Chavez bunted the ball over his head down the left field line for an easy double. Opposing teams quickly adjucted and did not bring in their third baseman quite so much after that. These days, a lot of teams are using extreme defensive shifts against left-handed power hitters, with the third baseman playing at the normal shortstop position. A bunt down the third base line could be an easy double in that situation as well. --Xuxl (talk) 07:51, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

That might also account for discrepancies in the accounts: shortstop vs. third base vs. left field. When I score a game I specify who picked it up rather than whatever field it was hit to, but I don't know if that's conventional. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 14:36, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Law & Order SVU Season 9 Episode Undercover

Lowell Harris is trying to rape Olivia, but Fin manages to save Olivia's life. Fin manages to arrest Harris. In the Interrogation, Harris's lawyer shows up. Olivia says, "Harris tried to rape me." Harris lies, "I wasn't trying to rape Olivia."

Does Harris's lawyer believe that Harris was trying to rape Olivia?(Sean Archer123 (talk) 01:32, 20 September 2011 (UTC)).[reply]

Frequency film was made during 2000

Did anyone see Frequency? Isn't it a cool movie?(Sean Archer123 (talk) 07:22, 20 September 2011 (UTC)).[reply]

Sorry but this is not the place to discuss your views on the film Frequency. Find a forum or something. --Viennese Waltz 07:25, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I have lots of cool movies, but maybe that's because I store them in the refrigerator. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 14:37, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Is someone able to answer my questions about the movie called Frequency? When Frank goes to the Nightclub, Detective Jack Sheppard knocks out Frank. Jack's none other than a killer. When Detective Satch finds Frank's license at a crime scene, Satch has to take Frank to the Police Station. Inside the Interrogation Room, does Frank tell Satch that he got knocked out by Jack in a Nightclub? How come Satch refuses to interrogate Jack?(99.88.78.94 (talk) 14:43, 20 September 2011 (UTC)).[reply]

Sean, you're close to getting blocked for these kinds of questions. You should take them to a forum somewhere, which this ain't. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 14:50, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

On Wikipedia Entertainment Reference Desk, I posted questions about Superhero Movie. Why I can't post questions about the movie called Frequency?(Sean Archer123 (talk) 20:04, 20 September 2011 (UTC)).[reply]

Searching the title of a film for children

As a child in the early 90's I saw a feature film for kids on video. From the characters' names in it (which I can't exactly remember) I guess it was American, but had been dubbed into my mother tongue (Hungarian).

The heroine (about 12-14 years old) suffered an accident during sledging, lost consciousness and almost the whole story was about her nonsense adventurous dreams with people from her real life, until she wakes up in hospital. (I seem to remember that some male relative of her also appeared in it with his woman, and a mean shop manager.) I would like to find it, but as you can see, I cannot recall any concrete information to look up in a database, so I would appreciate your help. Javorticella (talk) 15:55, 20 September 2011 (UTC)Javorticella[reply]

Not sure, but it sounds like a rip-off of The Wizard of Oz, where the heroine (Dorothy, about 12-14 years old) suffered an accident during a tornado, lost consciousness and almost the whole story was about her nonsense adventurous dreams with people from her real life, until she wakes up in bed. So, if we have a category "Children's films based on the Wizard of Oz", that might be a good place to search. StuRat (talk) 16:27, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Music

What is the music playing in the background of this YouTube clip?: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUf02rMBOZo — Preceding unsigned comment added by 109.150.216.15 (talk) 19:37, 20 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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 Is someone able to answer my questions about the movie called Frequency? When Frank goes to the Nightclub, Detective Jack Sheppard knocks out Frank. Jack's none other than a killer. When Detective Satch finds Frank's license at a crime scene, Satch has to take Frank to the Police Station. Inside the Interrogation Room, does Frank tell Satch that he got knocked out by Jack in a Nightclub? How come Satch refuses to interrogate Jack?([[Special:Contributions/99.88.78.94|99.88.78.94]] ([[User talk:99.88.78.94|talk]]) 14:43, 20 September 2011 (UTC)).
 :Sean, you're close to getting blocked for these kinds of questions. You should take them to a forum somewhere, which this ain't. ←[[User:Baseball Bugs|Baseball Bugs]] <sup>''[[User talk:Baseball Bugs|What's up, Doc?]]''</sup> [[Special:Contributions/Baseball_Bugs|carrots]]→ 14:50, 20 September 2011 (UTC)
+On Wikipedia Entertainment Reference Desk, I posted questions about Superhero Movie. Why I can't post questions about the movie called Frequency?([[User:Sean Archer123|Sean Archer123]] ([[User talk:Sean Archer123|talk]]) 20:04, 20 September 2011 (UTC)).
 == Searching the title of a film for children ==