On this day in 1674, the Treaty of Westminster was signed, bringing an end to the Third Anglo-Dutch War. Despite the name, England was only a bit player in that conflict. Charles II had attacked the United Provinces because Louis … Continue reading The History Thread wakes up in a City That Never Sleeps…
Jesse’s relationship with Walt collapses, just as Gus’ war with the cartel comes to a head.
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find… Continue reading Emergency Thursday Politics Thread
Hank identifies Gus as a potential suspect in the blue meth case. Meanwhile, Jesse struggles to decide whether his ultimate loyalty is to Walt or Mike.
(S4E7-8) Continue reading Bad Nauseam: “Problem Dog” & “Hermanos”
“Rest assured that I was on the internet within minutes registering my disgust throughout the world.” Continue reading Second Look: The Simpsons Movie
I am the one who knocks!
Jesse begins working with Mike, much to the annoyance of Walter.
(S4E4-5) Continue reading Bad Nauseam: “Bullet Points” & “Shotgun”
Pope Francis passed away this week, the first Jesuit and first man from the Americas to assume the Papacy. His death triggers a new election for the position – a conclave, named for the practice of locking the cardinals in … Continue reading The History Thread Prays for a Short Conclave
This week marks the centenary of the Helium Act, signed by Calvin Coolidge and designed to encourage “the conservation, production, and exploitation of helium gas”. Continue reading The History Thread is Up, Up and Away!
I finally watched the prequel to Avatar. Continue reading Late to the Party: Titanic (1997)
Hank lashes out at Marie, while Skyler convinces Walt to purchase the car wash.
(S4E2-3) Continue reading Bad Nauseam: “Thirty-Eight Snub” & “Open House”
If I can’t kill you, you’ll sure as sh*t wish you were dead.
Walt’s life is in Jesse’s hands.
Skyler makes a deal with Walter. Meanwhile, Jesse seeks retribution when he discovers the identities of Combo’s killers.
(S3E11-12) Continue reading Bad Nauseam: “Abiquiú” & “Half Measures”
I hate every ape I see, from chimpan-A to chimpan-Z… Continue reading Late to the Party: Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
Mistake or Masterpiece?
The History Thread discusses a cave-diver from Kentucky who knew a thing or two about hired goons. Continue reading The History Thread honours Floyd Collins
Hank is in bad shape after the assassination attempt, but Skyler works out a way to help her brother-in-law.
(S3E8-9) Continue reading Bad Nauseam: “I See You” & “Kafkaesque”
Hank has connected Jesse to the blue meth, but is unknowingly frustrated in his investigation by Walter. The Cousins finally make their move.
(S3E6-7) Continue reading Bad Nauseam: “Sunset” & “One Minute”
Walt turns his back on Jesse and agrees to cook meth in Gus’ laboratory.
(S3E4-5) Continue reading Bad Nauseam: “Green Light” & “Más”
The History Thread re-examines the life of controversial Roman Emperor Elagabalus. Continue reading The History Thread reconsiders Elagabalus
