30 Day National Hip Hop History Month Challenge Day 11: La-di-da-di, we like to party
Good morning, good afternoon, happy weekend, etc! HP in the building, sipping coffee and thinking about another element of hip hop music that is integral to our enjoyment of the genre, to the culture, and to the artistry of the … Continue reading 30 Day National Hip Hop History Month Challenge Day 11: La-di-da-di, we like to party
30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 11: Good Moms & Mother figures
The month of November is all about the examination of different types of characters in pop culture across all the various mediums – not just TV and film, for example. Thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading 30 Day Pop Culture Character Challenge Day 11: Good Moms & Mother figures
The WPT Rocks a Crest
This week’s bird in the Eurasian Hoopoe, a small bird which really seems to punch about its weight, culturally speaking. Here are some excerpts from the Wikipedia entry: “They were considered sacred in Ancient Egypt, and were “depicted on the walls … Continue reading The WPT Rocks a Crest
Everyone Knows That Night Thread
Have a Great Night Thread, Avocado! Continue reading Everyone Knows That Night Thread
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 11/10/2023
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 11/10/2023
Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Nov. 10
Today’s players in Champions Wildcard are: Jeopardy! WHERE’S THAT? // MULTIPLY BY THE CLUE’S VALUE // DESIGNERS // INTERNAL RHYMES // GOLF // GREENS DD1 – $1,000 – GREENS – The name of this element comes from the Greek for “light green” (Dennis dropped $1,500.) Scores at first break: Alan $0, Dennis $1,300, Kate $400. Scores going into DJ: Alan $3,400, Dennis $4,900, Kate $2,200. Double Jeopardy! SHIPS // SOUND THE TRUMPET // THOSE DARN ETRUSCANS // TYPING TEST // LITERARY E-MAIL ADDRESSES // DROP A LETTER DD2 – $1,600 – SHIPS – On July 24, 1969 the USS Hornet … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Fri., Nov. 10
Identify This GIF!
You are playing Identify This GIF! You’ve just identified clips from 1945’s House of Dracula starring Bela Lugosi, and the action buddy-cop comedy Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot! from 1992. And if you’re the twelfth poster, you’ll win two … Continue reading Identify This GIF!
Job Rants Thread – 11/10/2023 – Out For Repairs
Hey, all; Happy And Healthy Friday – So, by the time this one goes out, I’ll be in my chair up on blocks. As such. that’s really all I have to say, this week. Otherwise, wish me luck; this tune-up’s … Continue reading Job Rants Thread – 11/10/2023 – Out For Repairs
Play It By Ear #13 – Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Hello all! Welcome back to Play It By Ear, a weekly column where every Friday I discuss my thoughts on a different video game’s soundtrack. You can see the list of upcoming games and their corresponding playlists here. I will … Continue reading Play It By Ear #13 – Chicory: A Colorful Tale
Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2021-2022: Group 80
It’s time for group play! We have 2,990 songs this time, in 24-song groups[footnote]The last one’s got 13, you don’t like it call the cops[/footnote]. That means 125 groups! Slightly more than last time with only half the years. For … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2021-2022: Group 80
2024 Grammy nominations thread
Record of the Year Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?Boygenius – Not Strong EnoughJon Batiste – WorshipMiley Cyrus – FlowersOlivia Rodrigo – VampireSZA – Kill BillTaylor Swift – Anti-HeroVictoria Monét – On My Mama Album of the Year … Continue reading 2024 Grammy nominations thread
The Weekly Shuffle Thread Can’t Stop LAUGHING!
Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of the Weekly Shuffle Thread, your favorite place to show off your shuffles! If you hear some giggling, guffawing, and tee-heeing along with your shuffle, you haven’t suddenly gone crazy! See, the shuffle … Continue reading The Weekly Shuffle Thread Can’t Stop LAUGHING!
The Marvels Spoiler Space
Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous … Continue reading The Marvels Spoiler Space
Goose Day Thread
The Goose is loose! Continue reading Goose Day Thread
Triviacados: Friday, November 10, 2023
Can the first person here each day create multiple Results threads (the first ones for Wordle, etc., and the last one for Sporcle trivia)? Quiz Type: Clickable / Forced Order Or visit the quiz here. Sunday: MiscellaneousMonday: LiteratureTuesday: GeographyWednesday: MusicThursday: HistoryFriday: Movies & … Continue reading Triviacados: Friday, November 10, 2023
The Comic Strip Club (Fri 11/10/2023)
Werewolf 218: Adventure Time – Sign Ups
It’s Blip’s first time modding a Werewolf game! Surely nothing will go wrong…right? Continue reading Werewolf 218: Adventure Time – Sign Ups
Favorite “Best Original Song” Oscar Winners Tournament–Round 2
Before we get started with the second voting round, I just wanted to share some stats from Round 1. At the start of Round 2, there are still songs from every decade in the mix, though the 1980s have the … Continue reading Favorite “Best Original Song” Oscar Winners Tournament–Round 2
30 Day National Hip Hop History Month Challenge Day 10: I let my tape rock ’til my tape popped
Here we are, Hip Hop fans, neophytes, and everyone in between- Day 10! I hope you all have been as excited and moved as I’ve been at this challenge thus far. Big up to everyone reading, everyone posting, and everyone … Continue reading 30 Day National Hip Hop History Month Challenge Day 10: I let my tape rock ’til my tape popped
Friday New Music 11/10
Hello it’s Friday New Music (25th Anniversary Reissue) Here’s a list of new music taken from Consequence of Sound – enjoy! — 99LETTERS – Zigoku / 地獄 — Aaron Lee Tasjan – Naked Pop Songs Live! — Adam Miller (of Chromatics) – Illusion Pool EP — Adult Leisure – Present State of Joy and Grief EP — Aesop Rock – Integrated Tech Solutions — aespa – Drama EP — Aïsha Devi – Death Is Home — Andrea Bocelli, Matteo Bocelli, and Virginia Bocelli – A Family Christmas (Deluxe Edition) — Anthony Pirog – Nepenthe Series Vol. 1 — Art Feynman … Continue reading Friday New Music 11/10

