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SNL Vintage: S30E7 (12/11/04) – Colin Farrell; Scissor Sisters

March 18, 2023March 18, 2023 q-pa

Tonight’s 11:30 SNL is a rerun, but we got a 2004 Vintage on tap! Let’s have fun! SNL a day post Continue reading SNL Vintage: S30E7 (12/11/04) – Colin Farrell; Scissor Sisters

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SNL Vintage: S29E9 (1/10/04) – Jennifer Aniston; Black Eyed Peas

February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 q-pa

I missed the past few Vintages without a new episode, but I’m here for this one! SNL A Day postWarning: The cold open does feature Darrel Hammond playing a certain then-high-flying reality-show host. Continue reading SNL Vintage: S29E9 (1/10/04) – Jennifer Aniston; Black Eyed Peas

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The Thanksgiving Replacement Pet Thread

November 26, 2022November 26, 2022 q-pa

My pet-sitter sent me these lovely Cookie picts on Thursday, and I miss her. How are your pets? Continue reading The Thanksgiving Replacement Pet Thread

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Replacement Bastille Day (7/16) Pet Thread!

July 16, 2022July 16, 2022 q-pa

I can’t believe I’m on the road again (this time in Toronto!) and I have to make a pet thread because I want to revisit Cookie pictures–and see all of your critters too (once I have time)! Continue reading Replacement Bastille Day (7/16) Pet Thread!

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Replacement Pet Thread 6/25

June 25, 2022July 16, 2022 q-pa

I’m away from my Cookie this extended weekend; I miss her and I want an excuse to revisit some pictures.As a prompt: How do your pets handle you coming back home after a vacation? Continue reading Replacement Pet Thread 6/25

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Delta Goodrem - Mistaken Identity

Artist Spotlight: Delta Goodrem, part 2: Exploring Authenticity

February 28, 2022February 28, 2022 q-pa

Part 1, covering my introduction and the Innocent Eyes era. TW: Cancer treatment for the first half of this article. I’ve had trouble writing this intro and getting all of the facts, to the point where it was delaying the … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Delta Goodrem, part 2: Exploring Authenticity

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SNL Vintage: David Alan Grier/Silverchar (12/9/95) Discussion

January 8, 2022February 11, 2023 q-pa

His first of 2 hosting gigs and Silverchair’s only appearance! SNL a Day post. Continue reading SNL Vintage: David Alan Grier/Silverchar (12/9/95) Discussion

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Delta Goodrem at the Piano

Artist Spotlight: Delta Goodrem, part 1: The Power of Authenticity

January 3, 2022January 3, 2022 q-pa

After teasing this column for literal years and it sitting in my drafts half-written, I’ve decided to release it in parts—inspired by testiclesofdoom‘s series on Aerosmith. Enjoy. What does authenticity mean in music? It’s a fine resource and a delicate … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Delta Goodrem, part 1: The Power of Authenticity

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SNL Vintage: Steve Buscemi/Third Eye Blind (4/4/1998) Discussion

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 q-pa

This was his first hosting gig (the 2nd and most-recent being in 2011). And the only truly “Vintage” episode of this SNL break (April 24th’s will be from 2016 and May 1st’s will be from 2015). Let’s enjoy together! Continue reading SNL Vintage: Steve Buscemi/Third Eye Blind (4/4/1998) Discussion

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SNL Vintage: Nicole Kidman/Stone Temple Pilots (11/30/1993) Discussion

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 q-pa

This was apparently the only appearance of both of them! Let’s see how it went! Continue reading SNL Vintage: Nicole Kidman/Stone Temple Pilots (11/30/1993) Discussion

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SNL Vintage: Dolly Parton (4/15/89) Discussion

January 2, 2021January 2, 2021 q-pa

This was apparently her only hosting & musical guest gig. I’m curious to see how it went down! Continue reading SNL Vintage: Dolly Parton (4/15/89) Discussion

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Late to the Party: Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials

December 17, 2020December 18, 2020 q-pa

Each week in Late to the Party, someone posts about an older piece of media that they’ve just experienced for the first time. This week: q-pa watches some “Stale TV Spciaaaallls~!” We’re focusing on the Christmas output of famous animation production … Continue reading Late to the Party: Rankin/Bass Christmas Specials

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SNL Vintage: Martin Short/No Doubt (12/7/96) Discussion

November 14, 2020January 30, 2021 q-pa

I wasn’t watching SNL at this point yet, but I do remember seeing No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak” video so often I practically had it memorized shot by shot. Continue reading SNL Vintage: Martin Short/No Doubt (12/7/96) Discussion

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SNL Vintage: Madeline Khan/Carly Simon (5/8/76) Discussion

June 13, 2020January 30, 2021 q-pa

I saw this was coming up, so here’s a thread! Have at it! Continue reading SNL Vintage: Madeline Khan/Carly Simon (5/8/76) Discussion

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Late to the Party: Skyrim (and The Elder Scrolls in General), Levels 1-20

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 q-pa

If you know my posts in the Gaming Threads, you know I’m primarily a retro gamer. There’s a reason for that. I was never allowed to have a game system of my own growing up in the 8- and 16-bit … Continue reading Late to the Party: Skyrim (and The Elder Scrolls in General), Levels 1-20

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I Was Eaten Alive at Jurassic Park

Late to the Party: Jurassic Park

November 11, 2019May 10, 2020 q-pa

As a 10-year-old American boy in 1993, I was there. I remember the buzz, the eye-popping effects they showed in TV clips, the Weird Al song that I was much too young to realize was a parody. I definitely remember … Continue reading Late to the Party: Jurassic Park

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Perfume promoting the Video Music Awards Japan 2012

Artist Spotlight: Perfume

October 15, 2018October 18, 2018 q-pa

No, not the Genius. From the songwriter/producer who brought you Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and the choreographer behind BABYMETAL, I present…  A group that is flashy in a different way but will never be as popular in the West.  This Spotlight … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Perfume

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The Cat Empire

Artist Spotlight: The Cat Empire

August 1, 2018August 1, 2018 q-pa

I wanted to write a love song, ay But the nighttime sun say it’s time for play If these two eyes could make a sound Then this is what they’d say… -The Cat Empire, “Wanted to Write a Love Song” … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: The Cat Empire

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