Category: Open Threads
“For fools rush in where angels fear to tread”
Night Thread Of Christ (and Ra7x fan)
I know it’s only Saturday US time) but let’s celebrate the birth of Christ. Johnny Christ, that is. Bassist with Avenged Sevenfold, the band who play…stuff? I’ve no idea to be honest. The music isn’t important. What is important is … Continue reading Night Thread Of Christ (and Ra7x fan)
Groucho Day Thread
Shitposting goes here. Continue reading Groucho Day Thread
Scott OT #8: Last Minute Replacement LN Thread Part II
Lucifer Day Thread (11/17)
Today is the birthday of actor Tom Ellis who currently stars as Lucifer in the tv series Lucifer. I am a huge fan of Tom and first saw him in the excellent comedy Miranda (starring Miranda Hart). Tom Ellis is Welsh actor who … Continue reading Lucifer Day Thread (11/17)
Scott OT #7: LN Thread Of Pain
There have been several adaptations of HG Wells’ The Island Of Dr. Moreau. There was an adaptation in the ’70s starring Burt Lancaster that was decent and the infamous Marlon Brando version, which was so godawful it wraps around to … Continue reading Scott OT #7: LN Thread Of Pain
The 2nd Rock from the Sun Day Thread
Look, I’m going to level with you: I gave blood on Wednesday, and I think they took too much. It turns out I needed that blood. I’ve spent the last two days feeling like I’m about to fall over. But … Continue reading The 2nd Rock from the Sun Day Thread
Floating Doughnut Night Thread
Gizmo Day Thread (11/15)
Last Minute Day Thread!! Gizmo is my doggo and he wants everyone to have a great day. Here’s the original Gizmo One last Gizmo! Have fun commenting!! Continue reading Gizmo Day Thread (11/15)
The Vanadium Night Thread
Following through on a threat from yesterday evening, here is part one in a hypothetically 118-part series on the chemical elements. We’re going to start you off with vanadium, subject of a film so good it’s not even on IMDb. … Continue reading The Vanadium Night Thread
Moby-Dick Day Thread (11/14)
On this date in 1851 “Moby-Dick” by Herman Melville was first published in the US. “Moby-Dick” is a literary classic that tells of the pursuit of a white whale that defied capture. Thought by some to be the “one of greatest … Continue reading Moby-Dick Day Thread (11/14)
Scott OT #6: Russian Ark LN Thread (11/13)
Aleksandr Sokurov’s Russian Ark is one of the most unique films in movie history. It’s a one take film. Not one take like Birdman or Rope, where they use editing tricks to make it look like it’s one take. Sokurov … Continue reading Scott OT #6: Russian Ark LN Thread (11/13)
Super Mario Cat Day Thread
Barglebargle bargle bargle! Continue reading Super Mario Cat Day Thread
A small defense of Superman Night Thread (11/12)
(This is my first open thread, lets hope I don’t mess this up.) The Justice League film is coming out soon. I don’t know about anyone else but I have heard “Superman is lame” or “Superman is Stupid” a lot … Continue reading A small defense of Superman Night Thread (11/12)
(Don’t Fear) The Day Thread
Today is the 70th birthday of Donald Roeser. If that name doesn’t sound familiar, it’s probably because he usually goes by his stage name, Buck Dharma. If that doesn’t sound familiar, you should know him as a founding member, guitarist, … Continue reading (Don’t Fear) The Day Thread
The Armistice Night Thread
Part One: Whoops, They Shot a Dude So, once upon a time, about a hundred years ago, Europe looked a lot differently than it does now. There were a couple of empires, a few countries we know of today didn’t … Continue reading The Armistice Night Thread
Paracelsus Day Thread
Today is the birthdate (according to some sources, heck it’s not entirely known what year he was born in never mind the date) of Phillipus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hoffenheim or, as he’s more widely known, Paracelsus. (My kids are lucky I … Continue reading Paracelsus Day Thread
Scott OT #5: A Walton Goggins LN Thread
One of the most brilliant actors working today is without a doubt Walton Goggins and today is his birthday!! He got his big break as Shane Vandrell on The Shield. He’s absolutely brilliant as one of the dirtiest cops in … Continue reading Scott OT #5: A Walton Goggins LN Thread
Happy November the 10th (11/10)
Yeah, that header says Happy Birthday. But that’s because today really is my birthday! Downside, is I’m turning 37 or, as it should be called, “almost 40” Ages 36 through 39 should be called “almost 40”. Regardless of that, I … Continue reading Happy November the 10th (11/10)
Scott OT #4: Last Minute Replacement LN Thread
Goddammit, not again. Continue reading Scott OT #4: Last Minute Replacement LN Thread
Dorothy Dandridge Day Thread (11/9)
Today is the birthday of Dorothy Jean Dandridge (1922). Dorothy Dandridge is one of my favorite actresses of all time. Dandridge was a legendary actress, singer and dancer. She was the first black woman to be nominated for a Best … Continue reading Dorothy Dandridge Day Thread (11/9)
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