It’s a Weird Life Night Thread (11/21)
Weird Life, Remedios Varo Yes, this is another piece of artwork from one of my favorite artists. Have a wonderful night! Continue reading It’s a Weird Life Night Thread (11/21)
Category: Open Threads
“For fools rush in where angels fear to tread”
The 11/21 Day Thread gets physical!
On this day in 1981 Olivia Newton-John’s Physical single went #1 and stayed there 10 weeks. (this isn’t the official video because that’s NSFW) Continue reading The 11/21 Day Thread gets physical!
There Are No Pan-Asian Supermarkets Down in the Night Thread, So You Can’t Buy Golden Boy Peanuts
This Night Thread is dedicated to the song “Golden Boy” by the Mountain Goats, an early B-side about how you should try to be a good person so you can go to heaven and eat the Singaporean brand of peanuts … Continue reading There Are No Pan-Asian Supermarkets Down in the Night Thread, So You Can’t Buy Golden Boy Peanuts
Transgender Day Thread Of Remembrance
Trans people are murdered on the basis of their identity far too often, and here in the US, most of the victims are Black trans women. Here is Human Rights Campaign’s list as of October 25th (when I’m writing this): … Continue reading Transgender Day Thread Of Remembrance
The Night Thread of MC Skat Kat (11/19)
It’s OK for a couple to have differences. Take, for instance, the case of American Idol‘s Paula Abdul and MC Skat Kat. They have many disagreements. Whether movies or TV is better. Go to bed early, or party all night? … Continue reading The Night Thread of MC Skat Kat (11/19)
Kylo Ren Day Thread (11/19)
Today we celebrate the birthday of Adam Driver, an actor who plays whiny intergalactic bad boy Kylo Ren. Ren, also known as Ben Solo, comes from a great lineage. His parents are the heroes Leia Organa and Han Solo. He … Continue reading Kylo Ren Day Thread (11/19)
The Night Thread is a Gift from the Founder
Earlier this year, I wrote a sci-fi short story called “A Gift from the Founder”, and since it’s my birthday and I’m feeling self-indulgent I’m taking the night thread to share it. I’d be flattered if anyone cared to read … Continue reading The Night Thread is a Gift from the Founder
The (Birth)Day Thread of Cell Phone Photography
As of today I’ve been alive for precisely 24 years. But it’s only the last couple that I have a vivid, daily record of. I took more pictures in 2019 than in entire rest of my life up to that … Continue reading The (Birth)Day Thread of Cell Phone Photography
The Jazz Night Thread (Nov 17)
This thread is dedicated to my favourite Autobot, the smooth-talking, cool-as-a-cucumber Jazz. He transformed into a Porche 935 Turbo, was originally known as Meister in Japan, and was voiced by Scatman Crothers in the original American cartoon and 1985 movie. … Continue reading The Jazz Night Thread (Nov 17)
R-3X DJs the Life Day Thread
It’s Life Day, folks: a day of peace, a day of harmony, a day of joy we all can share together joyously. As far as the Star Wars Holiday Special shows us, Life Day is mostly celebrated by watching kitschy … Continue reading R-3X DJs the Life Day Thread
The Night Thread of the Panda (11/16)
The panda is indeed the most mysterious of all creatures…. shrouded in the enigma of his black and white coat. What kind of camouflage is this, black and white? Hiding in an Oreo factory? Could be! That’s just another chapter … Continue reading The Night Thread of the Panda (11/16)
Nightcrawler Day Thread (11/16)
BAMFing into the Day Thread is Kurt Wagner aka Nightcrawler the fuzzy blue elf X-man. Kurt Wagner’s first appearance was in Giant Size X-Men #1 (May 1975). A star performer of the Bavarian circus, Professor Xavier saved Kurt from being … Continue reading Nightcrawler Day Thread (11/16)
Blackest Night Thread
I recently re-read the DC Comics event series Blackest Night. The recently deceased supervillain Black Hand is the first recruit of the Black Lantern Corps. His mission – the end of life as we know it. As he releases Black … Continue reading Blackest Night Thread
Blue Falcon and Dynomutt Day Thread (11/15)
Hanna Barbara’s Blue Falcon and Dynomutt the Dog Wonder get the spotlight in today’s Day Thread. Their cartoon first premiered in the late 1970s and I used to watch the cartoon when I was growing up in the late 80s/early … Continue reading Blue Falcon and Dynomutt Day Thread (11/15)
Spicy Guacamole Night Thread
According to the Internet, today is Spicy Guacamole Day. Now, that’s specifically Spicy Guacamole — plain old Guacamole Day is in September. Who comes up with these things? Anyway, enjoy some spicy guacamole and enjoy your night. Continue reading Spicy Guacamole Night Thread
The Day Thread is summoning brooms to do its bidding
On this day in 1940, the landmark animated picture Fantasia was released. The most well-known and popular segment from this movie is The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice was originally conceived as an ambitious short cartoon, intended to boost Mickey Mouse’s … Continue reading The Day Thread is summoning brooms to do its bidding
Happy 11/13 Night Thread Friends
It’s a little late for the 50th anniversary of the first episode of Sesame Street, but it’s never too late to greet friends. Continue reading Happy 11/13 Night Thread Friends
Day Thread of Frances Conroy 11/13
Today is Frances Conroy’s birthday. Frances is an American actress who has played numerous roles over the years including several different characters on the Anthology series American Horror Story. In addition to AHS, Conroy is know for roles in Six Feet Under, The … Continue reading Day Thread of Frances Conroy 11/13
The November 12th Night Thread is Tired of Partying
The Blue Jam Day Thread (Nov 12)
I can remember lying in bed unable to sleep, as a callow youth in the years leading up to the Millennium listening to BBC Radio 1, and being shaken back to full consciousness by the utterly bizarre, shockingly hilarious programme … Continue reading The Blue Jam Day Thread (Nov 12)
The November 11th Night Thread Gets Ready to Rumble
Boxing and professional wrestling ring announcer Michael Buffer began his career in 1982, and very quickly perfected his distinctive vocal inflections and the catchphrase, “Let’s Get Ready to Rumble!” which he trademarked in 1992. During the late 90’s doomed wrestling … Continue reading The November 11th Night Thread Gets Ready to Rumble
