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Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2 Discussion Thread
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Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (Results)
4th: Leslie Nielsen3rd: Alex Trebek2nd: Michael J. Fox1st: Insulin Thank you all for participating! Under normal circumstances, I might have wished Trebek had one. But as it is, insulin is responsible for keeping Maeby alive and healthy – not to … Continue reading Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (Results)
Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (CHAMPIONSHIP)
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Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (Final Four)
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Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (Elite Eight)
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Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (Sweet Sixteen)
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Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (round of 32)
You know the drill. Note: I am going to a lake tomorrow and not returning until late Tuesday, so this round will be open until Wednesday. Follow the bracket here: Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World – Challonge Continue reading Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (round of 32)
Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (round of 64)
You know the drill. Note: I am off work and probably at the beach tomorrow, so no updates until at least Friday. Continue reading Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (round of 64)
Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (tiebreaker)
Fifteen Canadian … things wound up with exactly six votes. This round we’ll vote just on those fifteen – the top 5 will advance, giving us 64 entries going forward. Continue reading Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (tiebreaker)
Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (nominations)
What’s your favorite person/place/thing to come from the Great White North? Add your nominees below. Continue reading Canada’s Greatest Contribution to the World (nominations)
Spoil Sports: 3 Body Problem
As a courtesy to people (like me) who have not read the books, please mark book spoilers with the spoiler tags! Spoilers from the show are fair game. Continue reading Spoil Sports: 3 Body Problem
The Night Thread of the Last Hour of JGoo’s Birthday
Hello. I would like to use this space to present several reasons why I, your friend JGoo, should be president of the Avocado. I’m aware this position doesn’t yet exist, but I believe that by the time I’ve explained the … Continue reading The Night Thread of the Last Hour of JGoo’s Birthday
This Christmas Day Thread, There Are Much Worse Things to Believe In
As an agno-atheist who grew up Methodist, I have complicated feelings about Christmas. It’s been jammed down our throat by mainstream religion, but also coopted from religion and turned into a grotesque display of capitalism and conspicuous consumption. It stole … Continue reading This Christmas Day Thread, There Are Much Worse Things to Believe In
Willie Nelson – The Fourth Wise Man
Lyrics by David Javerbaum and the late, great Adam Schlesinger. Note that the italicized lines are sung by Stephen Colbert in countermelody, in the style of “The Little Drummer Boy / Peace On Earth” by Bing Crosby and David Bowie. … Continue reading Willie Nelson – The Fourth Wise Man
RIP Loretta Lynn
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One More Day Thread (One More Night)
One more night / God, I’ve had to fight / To keep my line of sightOn what’s realOne more day / I fear I’ve lost my way / I don’t know how to sayWhat I feel [refrain]Someone better hurry, I’m … Continue reading One More Day Thread (One More Night)
The Day Thread of Anna’s Hummingbird
Anna’s hummingbird (formally Calypte anna) is a small bird native to the west coast of North America. They average about four inches long (~10cm) with a wingspan of 4.7 inches (12cm). Some fun facts about the Anna’s hummingbird: It was … Continue reading The Day Thread of Anna’s Hummingbird
The 4/20 Day Thread Remembers John Prine’s Illegal Smile
When I woke up this morning, things were lookin’ badSeem like total silence was the only friend I hadBowl of oatmeal tried to stare me down, and wonAnd it was twelve o’clock before I realized I was havin’ no fun … Continue reading The 4/20 Day Thread Remembers John Prine’s Illegal Smile
Newswire Roundup, April 8
General news Donald Glover announces Phoebe Waller-Bridge has left upcoming Amazon series Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Maya Erskine from Pen15 has joined In same interview with himself, Glover declares his 2013 album Because the Internet the “rap OK Computer“ Whoopi … Continue reading Newswire Roundup, April 8
Newswire Roundup, April 7
General news: Netflix’s adaptation of Locke & Key to end after season three Paramount announces Star Trek NFTs Academy to determine punishment for Will Smith on Friday Warner Bros decides that after Ezra Miller choked a fan, got arrested in … Continue reading Newswire Roundup, April 7