All My Circuits: The Movie Night Thread (December 9, 2019)
Have a wonderful night and take care of yourselves, everyone! Continue reading All My Circuits: The Movie Night Thread (December 9, 2019)
Day: December 9, 2019
12/9/19 Crisis on Infinite Earths Live Chat
“Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two” The group uses Ray’s invention to track new recruits to help save the universe. The Monitor sends Iris, Clark and Lois in search of a mysterious Kryptonian, while Kate and Kara head out to … Continue reading 12/9/19 Crisis on Infinite Earths Live Chat
The 2020 Golden Globes Nominations
Let us Disqus the 2020 Golden Globe nominations. There shouldn’t be any controversy, right? Right!?!?! Best Motion Picture – Drama “The Irishman” (Netflix) “Marriage Story” (Netflix) “1917” (Universal) “Joker” (Warner Bros.) “The Two Popes” (Netflix) Best Actress in a Motion … Continue reading The 2020 Golden Globes Nominations
Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Dec. 9
Here are today’s contestants: – Ann, a program manager from Washington state, is a prankster who throws fake birthday parties; – Jeff, a health care regulator from Maryland, taught himself Brazilian Portuguese; and – Jennifer, a wine-tasting consultant from Michigan, as one might expect, helps people enjoy wine. Jennifer is a three-day champ with winnings of $90,300. Jennifer started very quickly, then Ann doubled up on DD3 and was the beneficiary of a ruling reversal going into FJ, entering the final round with $15,200 vs. $21,700 for Jennifer and $5,200 for Jeff. DD1, $1,000 – NINE TALES – In a … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Dec. 9
Songs By The Letter, Side 2: Your Top “R” Songs
Welcome back to one of my favorite recurring features (although it does result in some agonizing decisions). Since this is the second go-around, I’m calling it “Songs By The Letter, Side 2.” The rules are simple, just list your top … Continue reading Songs By The Letter, Side 2: Your Top “R” Songs
LGBT Movies: More Teen Protagonists
2018’s Love Simon inspired me to review stories about LGBT youth. I’ve seen more films since that first article and wanted to share my thoughts. What are some of your favorites? Teen Comedy Booksmart (2019, USA). Two uptight teen girls, … Continue reading LGBT Movies: More Teen Protagonists
Weekly Games Thread takes a trip
What games have you been playing and what do you think of them? Bonus topic: What’s your favorite music for when your character is traveling? Continue reading Weekly Games Thread takes a trip
Music Inventory: Songs from different artists about the same topic
This is a fun topic I’ve been sitting on for a while. Name 2 or more songs by different artists that refer to the same thing. The “thing” should be something fairly specific and concrete (historical or fictional topic) and … Continue reading Music Inventory: Songs from different artists about the same topic
Harley and Ivy: Chapter 1 (by comicalArchitect)
“Gift for you, Mister Edge,” said the intercom. “Want it sent up to your office? That’s odd , thought Morgan Edge, real estate mogul and the richest non-Luthor in Metropolis. No one likes me enough to give me gifts . “Sure, bring it up,” he said. A few minutes later, a comically oversized white gift box, complete with bright red bow, was dropped by dolly outside Edge’s office door. Edge dragged it into the office, only for the top to pop open and a strange woman dressed like a clown to pop out. Before Edge could yell for help, she … Continue reading Harley and Ivy: Chapter 1 (by comicalArchitect)
Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: Christmas Town Recap/Review
Welcome to Christmas Town! I think all small towns in Hallmark could qualify for “Christmas Town,” but it appears they have selected a very special place to take the moniker. And who better to star than their top Hallmark Heroine … Continue reading Hallmark Countdown to Christmas: Christmas Town Recap/Review
Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer Thread
This sequel to the original Ghostbusters series is co-written and directed by Jason Reitman (Thank You For Smoking, Juno, Young Adult, Tully), son of original director Ivan Reitman. The cast includes Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace, Bokeem … Continue reading Ghostbusters: Afterlife Trailer Thread
The Monday Day Thread of Anime
Welcome to today’s day thread. Today marks the beginning of The Pits Anime nominations. This year had plenty of excellent (and plenty of terrible) anime to check out. Whether you only watched a couple of shows or were keeping up … Continue reading The Monday Day Thread of Anime
Desk Set: Anti-Racist Description Resources
Calling all Librarians! I’ve been wanting to start a regular thread for Librarians to chat. I know we have quite a few here, and thought we would benefit from a place to gather and talk about Library topics. In October, … Continue reading Desk Set: Anti-Racist Description Resources
The Comic Strip Club (Mon 12/9/2019)
Monday Christmas Prep Continue reading The Comic Strip Club (Mon 12/9/2019)
“Claw And Hoarder: Special Ricktim’s Unit” Rick and Morty S4 E4
So I was trying to make a character using the official D&D character builder and among the options for allowed content was the core books, playtesting stuff, and… Rick and Morty. And I like Rick and Morty, obviously, but even … Continue reading “Claw And Hoarder: Special Ricktim’s Unit” Rick and Morty S4 E4
Late To No Party – Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearings Day 2
Hello friends, impeachment hearing. Today we’ll be hearing from Barry Berke, a legal counsel to the Democrats in the Judiciary Committee. We’ll also be hearing from Daniel Goldman and Stephen Castor – the lead impeachment attorneys of the Democratic and … Continue reading Late To No Party – Judiciary Committee Impeachment Hearings Day 2
What Did Ewe Do This Weekend?
‘Tis is season of holiday parties and buying stuff. It can be a time of both fun and stress, so we all hope you managed to fit in some time to relax. You deserve it! What did you do this weekend? Continue reading What Did Ewe Do This Weekend?
The Pits: Best of Anime 2019
Editor’s Note: Feel free to post as big or as small of a list as you would like below but please keep your lists contained to these posts and do not open up your own or fill up the OT … Continue reading The Pits: Best of Anime 2019
Triviacados: Monday, December 9, 2019
Can the first person here each day create a Results thread so it’s always first when sorted by Oldest? That will make it much easier to track results. Or visit the quiz here. Remember to post your results in the … Continue reading Triviacados: Monday, December 9, 2019
The Monday Politics Thread Doesn’t Want to Sit With Trump
https://www.nbcnews.com/video/-saturday-night-live-reimagines-nato-as-high-school-lunchroom-74733637912 SNL, as usual, has its finger on the pulse of the nation. Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread Doesn’t Want to Sit With Trump
Spoil Sports – Marriage Story
Talk about Noah Baumbach’s divorce picture, courtesy of Netflix, here. Velocityprime previously did a (mostly spoiler-free?) SFIFF review of it Continue reading Spoil Sports – Marriage Story
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