Yep, I made another OT regarding Six. For those who don’t know, Six is musical about the wives of Henry VIII as pop stars. Think of it as a Horrible Histories sketch with them doing a song in the style … Continue reading A Six the Musical Night Thread
It’s been a long ride, time to see what made out final placements! In 4th place, Peter Bjorn and John “Young Folks”! In 3rd place, The Postal Service “Such Great Heights”! In 2nd place, La Roux “Bulletproof”! And our winner, … Continue reading 00’s One Hit Wonder Tournament: Results!
Let’s meet today’s contestants: Anna, a barista; (Note: due to technical difficulties, I didn’t get the contestant chat today.) Adam, a law clerk; and Jonathan, an actor. Jonathan is a five-day champ with winnings of $117,700. Jonathan was tied for … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Mon., Oct. 18
First all, thanks to everyone who participated. Thanks to your efforts, not only do we have a song to crown, but my upvote count is all the way up to … still zero, actually. But at least we have a … Continue reading Best Bond Song: Results
James Whale directed Hollywood classics like Frankenstein, The Invisible Man and Show Boat. Now he’s retired and he wants to see his gardener naked. Gods and Monsters examines how artists process death. Whale channeled the traumas of the closet and … Continue reading LGBT Movies: Gods and Monsters (1998)
…Oh, do I love the taste of home baked pumpkin seeds. With the salt, and those burnt little strands of pumpkin guts… Continue reading Weekly Games Thread Carves a Face (Into a Pumpkin, Specifically)
Part 10 Results [spoiler] Flower Peaceful Repose 11 5 The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword Ancient Cistern Persona 4 Arena Now I Know 3 11 Machinarium The Sea Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Dark Impetus 7* 7 Legasista bgm_27 FTL … Continue reading Best Video Game Song Tournament, 2009-2012: Top 512 (Part 11 of 16)
You are now entering Ad Space, a realm of commercials, brought before us so we might examine how they work, and discuss why we both love and hate them so. So it is written … The Product:Coors Light beer The Promotion: … Continue reading Ad Space – A Somewhat More Honest Beer Commercial
We talk about them often enough in the Open Threads, I figured it was time for a dedicated discussion space! Whether it’s a thought-provoking video essay, an appetizing recipe, a bewildering shitpost, or anything else, if it’s a video Of … Continue reading Weekly YouTube Thread (10/18)
And just like that we are back! Feels like only yesterday we were watching Giannis ascend to the pantheon of gods both Greek and Basketball. It has been a tumultuous off-season because the NBA doesn’t really have any other kind. … Continue reading An Idiot’s 2021 NBA Preview
This day thread celebrates Manx! in all it’s forms! Continue reading The October 18th Manx! Day Thread
Despite some gnarly violence, the third second Halloween movie is a dull, fan servicing mess. Full disclosure, I haven’t seen the first Halloween. I mean, I’ve seen the first first Halloween, but not the third first Halloween. Or the second … Continue reading Halloween Kills Review: Less Talk, More Stabbing
“I am in control of me!” There’s a simplicity to “Die Me, Dichotomy” that I find incredibly satisfying. Like “Family Ties” before it, it’s a season-ender that’s significantly smaller than the multi-part episode that preceded it. The stakes are very … Continue reading The Wonders I’ve Seen: 2×22, “Die Me, Dichotomy”
The month of October is all about horror as it well should be and we’re going to revisit that topic with a range of new and “remastered” prompts for it thanks to some help from Mr. Ixolite and myself to … Continue reading Revenge Of The 30 Day Horror Challenge Day 18: Creepiest Children’s Book
Tell us about your shenanigans. What did you do this weekend? Continue reading What Did You Do This Weekend?
Can the first person here each day create a Results thread so it’s always first when sorted by Oldest? Quiz Type: Forced Order Or visit the quiz here. Sunday: MiscellaneousMonday: LiteratureTuesday: GeographyWednesday: MusicThursday: HistoryFriday: Movies & TVSaturday: Science & Nature If you’d like … Continue reading Triviacados: Monday, October 18, 2021
It’s been 42 years since ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide’ answered the ultimate question It’s the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything: 42. And 42 is now the number of years since the publication of The Hitchhiker’s … Continue reading The Monday Politics Thread Gets Boosted
At Halloween Horror Nights Orlando 2021, there is a standout original house. That house is called Wicked Growth: Realm of the Pumpkin. It concerns the intrusion of the Pumpkin Lord, a malevolent deity who spreads his corruption through the seemingly-innocent … Continue reading The Li’l’ Boo Night Thread (10/17)
The HBO series Succession is back in its third season and, according to critics, is bigger than ever. Here’s the synopsis for the third season premiere: Following his bombshell press conference, Kendall scrambles to find a base of operation while … Continue reading Succession S3 Premire Live Thread
Written by: Patric M VerroneDirected by: Swinton O Scott IIIDN’s Ranking: Bad / NONESSENTIAL / Essential There are times that the apathy of Futurama can be hilarious, and there are times it can get offensive in some way – even … Continue reading Futurama, Season Three, Episode Sixteen, “A Leela Of Her Own”
