SNL Season 52 Episode 3: Shane Gillis/Rosalía
Hired-then-fired “boundary-pushing and sometimes missing” comedian Shane Gillis returns for his third hosting gig in as many years for some reason. Spanish singer/songwriter Rosalía makes her second appearance as musical guest. Continue reading SNL Season 52 Episode 3: Shane Gillis/Rosalía
The Night Thread Remembers
I went to a celebration of life for a friend today. We grew up with Pokemon; the first game came out when we were in middle school and, years later, he got really, really into Pokemon Go. One thing that helped lighten the mood a little today is that the organizers had some Pokemon themed food as part of the event. Pikachu fruit snacks and Bulbasaur cupcakes might not be usual food for this kind of event, but…it fit, and I think my friend would have appreciated it. Keeping with the theme, one of my favorite Pokemon things on YouTube. Keep … Continue reading The Night Thread Remembers
Svengoolie’s Halloween BOOnanza 10/10/2026: Munster Go Home AND Berserk
From the MeTV website… “Herman discovers he’s the new lord of Munster Hall in England. The family sails to Britain, where they receive a tepid welcome from Lady Effigy and Freddie Munster, who throws tantrums because he wasn’t named Lord … Continue reading Svengoolie’s Halloween BOOnanza 10/10/2026: Munster Go Home AND Berserk
The 10/10 Hockey Thread Is Off to a Rough Start
It’s Hockey Night in Avocadia! Continue reading The 10/10 Hockey Thread Is Off to a Rough Start
Public Domain Theater: The Monster (& “Swing You Sinners!”)
A horror/comedy film featuring Lon Chaney, Sr., and a Fleischer Studios cartoon featuring someone’s bad acid trip. Continue reading Public Domain Theater: The Monster (& “Swing You Sinners!”)
NCAA Football Thread Has A Paper Bag Over Its Head: Week 6
Granted, it’s possible some of these people were triggered into putting a bag over their head upon hearing the word “mattress,” but it’s far more likely the bags were the result of their team’s lousy football. No surprise the bags … Continue reading NCAA Football Thread Has A Paper Bag Over Its Head: Week 6
The Nature Thread
Get out into nature, and come back and show us what you find! Sunsets, hikes, vistas, flowers and wildlife, whatever ya got. Show off your green thumb! Or just brighten your weekend by looking at pretty things. Here are some … Continue reading The Nature Thread
Animation Time
Knights of Guinevere Episode 2 Premieres What’s the deal with this princess mascot android Andi and Frankie found? How did it dismantle a titanic robot guard? And why are the robots full of meat!? The gory, deeply-traumatic plot thickens! It’s Animation … Continue reading Animation Time
The Day Thread Ranks The Police’s Albums: #4
This is part of a series of mini-reviews of The Police’s studio albums, ranked worst to best. (Don’t worry; I’ll keep them short.) #4: Ghost In The Machine. I feel really bad ranking this as their second worst album, because … Continue reading The Day Thread Ranks The Police’s Albums: #4
The Last Best Hope…”Strange Relations”
Babylon 5 had a decent stable of recurring characters, even if many of them meet grisly fates, and every season we can always look forward to the return of Bester. Here he is even more welcome, as the show decides … Continue reading The Last Best Hope…”Strange Relations”
The Comic Strip Club (Sat 10/10/2026)
The Pet Thread Is Beside Itself with Excitement
Let’s see those pets! Continue reading The Pet Thread Is Beside Itself with Excitement
The WPT in: Hooray, WordPress Let Me In
Howdy, friends. Birds are back and I have got a fluffy little tyrant for you. The cinnamon flycatcher is a member of the tyrannidae family of flycatchers, so named because an 18th century naturalist called one member of the family … Continue reading The WPT in: Hooray, WordPress Let Me In
Mariah by Mariah from Mariah Night Thread
“Mariah” is a song by Mariah from the album Mariah (1979) NOTE: As I was unable to find an upload of the individual song, the video above is a full album upload; “Mariah” is the opening track, and clocks in … Continue reading Mariah by Mariah from Mariah Night Thread
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Oct. 9
Here are today’s contestants: – Dan Perkey, a brewer originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; – Kendra Kendell, a payroll analyst originally from Aurora, Colorado; and – Greg Monson, a videographer from Portland, Oregon. Greg is a one-day champ with winnings of $8,700. Jeopardy! AFRICA // THIS IS “IT” // SAILING // I’D REALLY LOVE TO SEE YOU TONIGHT // WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES // YACHT ROCK DD1 – $800 – AFRICA – This nationally named portion of the Sahara extends eastward into Egypt (Greg lost $1,000.) Scores at first break: Greg -$200, Kendra -$2,000, Dan $3,600. Scores entering DJ: Greg $1,800, … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Oct. 9
Avatar: Seven Havens Book 1 Part 1 Discussion
The Avatar is back! Avatar: Seven Havens premiered today with the first three episodes, with episodes releasing in batches of 3-4 throughout October on Paramount+. A young Earthbender discovers she’s the new Avatar after Korra – but in this dangerous … Continue reading Avatar: Seven Havens Book 1 Part 1 Discussion
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 10/09/2026
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 10/09/2026
Sportacados Discussion Thread for October 9-11, 2026
News and Results Select Schedule (Times EDT, TV US/Canada) Cricket Fighting MLB postseason Motorsports NCAA NHL Pro Football Rugby Soccer Tennis WNBA Semifinals Game 3s Other Continue reading Sportacados Discussion Thread for October 9-11, 2026
Identify This GIF!
Weekend around the corner means GIF hunters on the prowl. Continue reading Identify This GIF!
Job Rants Thread – 10/9/2026 – Cant Talk; Busy
Hey, all; Happy And Healthy Friday – Ah, paperwork. If one ever needed proof that there’s a Hell, one need only look to all the various nonsensica and minutiae they make you jump through for any damned service, these days. … Continue reading Job Rants Thread – 10/9/2026 – Cant Talk; Busy