The daily open thread which operates between 11 AM and 11 PM where you can talk about whatever besides politics and Minions
A great go-to card game with family, friends, and especially kids is a game I know as “Rat” (it has many other names, but I’m not sure if they’re offensive, so let’s go with “Rat”). What’s great about this game … Continue reading This Day Thread Slaps (4/12/21)
Maki Zen’in is a character from the manga/anime Jujutsu Kaisen. You should read/watch it. Continue reading The Maki Zen’in Day Thread of April 11th
Today marks the 69th birthday of Steven Frederic Seagal. A Renaissance Man in every sense of the word, in his long and truly varied career Seagal has managed to be credited as an actor, screenwriter, novelist, producer, martial artist, lawman, … Continue reading The Day Thread Celebrates Steven Seagal (April 10, 2021)
This is my first day thread in years. I don’t know the last time I published one and can’t check, because it was back on our now-gone Disqus channel. So, I’d better make this a good one. What wonders will … Continue reading The Animaniacs Game Pack Intro Day Thread
Today’s thread is dedicated to Azura, the devilish villain of Species IV: The Awakening, the final part of the Species Extended Universe! Yes, there is such a thing. No, it’s not any good. But mostly this is a shameless plug … Continue reading The Azura Day Thread (April 8, 2021)
In April 1971 the arch-rivals Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens faced off in the first round of the 70-71 Stanley Cup playoffs. It was an epic seven game clash that is considered one of the greatest playoff series in NHL … Continue reading An Unstoppable Force Hits An Immovable Wall Day Thread
That’s right, yours truly was born 39 (!) years ago. I usually don’t post pics of myself, but a selfie was requested, so: Enjoy *my* birthday, post to your heart’s content, and eat something delicious in my honor. Continue reading Sonneta’s Birth Day Thread
On April 5, 2063, the Vulcan survey ship T’Plana-Hath detected the warp signature of Zephram Cochrane’s Phoenix as it broke the warp barrier for the first time in Earth’s history. The Vulcan’s touched down in Bozeman, Montana to meet Cochrane … Continue reading First Contact Day Thread
Since it’s Easter it is time for me to watch (or listen to) Jesus Christ Superstar again. By which I specifically mean the 1973 film adaptation. There have been a LOT of versions over the years, but for me nothing … Continue reading The Day Thread of Jesus Christ Superstar (04/04)
Today is 4.3.21 Or perhaps you know it best as Or maybe Have a good countdown and choose your own illusion. Continue reading The Final Countdown Day Thread
The Louvre museum has uploaded its entire collection online! It would take a very long time to fully enjoy the 480,000 works of art in their collection, but why not take a moment away from doomscrolling Twitter and take a … Continue reading The Tête de bouledogue Day Thread (April 2, 2021)
Today marks the 17th birthday of this good cat and the fourth birthday of this good dog. It’s probably not their actual birthday, of course, but it’s close enough! Happy Birthday, Fiver and Ripley! Have a great day, Avocados! Continue reading The Birthdays Day Thread (4/1/21)
Yeah, yeah, everyone’s “Godzilla” this and “King Kong” that, but today’s thread is dedicated to the flappy-eared, pointy-nosed kaiju adversary of Frankenstein’s monster in the appropriately-entitled 1965 film Frankenstein vs Baragon, (aka Frankenstein Conquers the World). Frankenstein’s monster in this … Continue reading The Frankenstein vs Baragon Day Thread (March 31, 2021)
One of the highlights of the week for me is on Tuesday nights when I sit down and watch All Elite Wrestling’s AEW Dark, the company’s free YouTube show. Dark, which airs live on YouTube every Tuesday night starting at … Continue reading The Day Thread Is All Elite…Dark? (3/30)
Is Duck Soup your favourite Marx Brothers film, and if not, why not? Ah go on, it is and you know it! The foil to Groucho’s Rufus T. Firefly was dickish Sylvanian ambassador Trentino, (originally named Ambassador Frankenstein of Amnesia) … Continue reading The Ambassador Trentino Day Thread (March 29, 2021)
This is an appreciation post for Fondation Zinsou in Cotonou, Benin. I am absolutely in love with the prints and patterns that are “traditional” African clothing. Prints are created for special occasions, like weddings or diplomatic meetings. Foundation Zinsou displays … Continue reading Fondation Zinsou Day Thread
*sniff* Oh! My bad. Didn’t see you there. Was just reminiscing bout Steven Universe is all. One of my all time favorite shows, which had a profound influence on my outlook on life and means very much to me and … Continue reading The Day Thread Sees the Weekdays Gone Bye
She’s kept it under her hat, but yes it’s Holly Jolly Giggle Fits birthday! So put on a Sawks hat, grab a refreshing beverage and a slice of cake and enjoy some classic OT nonsense. Zoey will join in as … Continue reading The Holly Jolly Giggle Fits Birthday Day Thread Extravaganza
Greetings, everyone! The topic might make you assume that I’m going to recommend some tokusatsu – which is defined as a type of film production based around the use of certain special effects. Not exactly, but also yes. Tokusatsu GaGaGa … Continue reading The Day Thread Goes GaGa(Ga) Over Tokusatsu (3/25)
On this day in 1984, Shermer High School hosted all-day detention for five students: the Brain, the Athlete, the Basket Case, the Princess and the Criminal. Teenage angst was in full effect, Eighties style. Have a kick-ass day, everyone! Continue reading The Breakfast Club Day Thread (March 24, 2021)
