The daily open thread which operates between 11 AM and 11 PM where you can talk about whatever besides politics and Minions
In the Imperium of Man there are few beings more powerful or important than a chapter master. These legendary warriors are the leaders at the top of their particular Adeptus Astartes (space marine) chapter. There are fewer still more compelling … Continue reading The 11/21 Day Thread Turns to Heretical Piracy
We all know what a Spork is, though our respective individual feelings on them may differ. So I’m simply going to post this inadequately-cited quote from the Wikipedia article on the Spork–it is allegedly (from) the opinion of a judge … Continue reading Day Thread of the Great Spork Quote (11/20)
In prehistoric times, Earth played stage to a conflict between the humanlike Valorians and the decidedly non-mammalian Rulons. Both sides used dinosaurs and other reptiles as war steeds. One Valorian, the heroic Yungstar, flew on the back of a Quetzalcoatlus … Continue reading The Day Thread of the Quetzalcoatlus vs Pteranodon (11/19)
29 is, like all natural numbers, interesting. Let’s look at a few facts about it. Continue reading The Day Thread Examines 29
It’s Life Day! Time to put your Bantha roast in the oven, watch a cartoon about people you know in real life, ignore your grandpa watching porn in the living room, and hope that your treehouse isn’t raided by armed … Continue reading Life Day Thread 11/17
Today’s Day Thread is dedicated to classic Strong Bad Email “Duck Pond,” featuring a state-of-the-art duck pond simulator. Because sometimes we all just need to hang out with some simulated ducks. The YouTube version is posted below for the sake … Continue reading The 11/16 Day Thread Is The Greatest Thing In The World
This opening, also commonly known as the Ruy López, was mentioned in the Gottingen Manuscript of about 1500, but was systematically described by the Spanish priest Ruy López de Segura in his 1561 treatise on chess. This opening looks very … Continue reading Day Thread of the Spanish Opening
The Italian Game is one of the twelve openings described in the Gottingen Manuscript of c. 1500, making it one of the oldest recorded chess openings. Nf3 and Nc6 are logical developing moves, bringing the knights into play and first … Continue reading Day Thread of the Italian Game
sort of an excuse for cats, but also something else important. Continue reading November 12 Day Thread is Aware
Growing up, my family often passed through the now-defunct Concourse A at Portland International Airport (PDX). The hub for regional flights on smaller aircraft, “A” was tucked out of the way and not spacious, described using terms such as “windowless … Continue reading Day Thread of the Coffee People (11/11)
This is the closest that damn ball of fire has been visible all month. Hopefully it’s sunny where you are, and if not, hopefully it’s sunny in your mind. Continue reading The Sunday Day Thread Remembers That Moment The Sun Nearly Shone Earlier (November 10, 2024)
The King’s Gambit is the premier opening of the aggressive, romantic style of chess that dominated in the 19th century. For centuries, it was a popular opening, culminating in the days of players like Adolf Anderssen, for whom chess was … Continue reading The King’s Gambit Day Thread
The Centre Game is perhaps the least subtle, most primitive of the double king’s pawn openings (i.e. those in which white opens by moving their king’s pawn forward two spaces, and black responds symmetrically). According to classical chess principles, both … Continue reading Centre Game Day Thread
Our Lady Peace, Canadian icons 1994-2001, weird sellout guys 2002, OK again 2005, What Happened to OLP 2006-onward. Their first music video, filmed in 1992 before drummer Jeremy Taggart had joined the band, showcased ‘Out of Here’, which was never … Continue reading The Day Thread of Our Lady Peace’s first music video
This thread has NOT been approved by Batman. Or Bruce Wayne, but that’s just a coincidence. And who cares what they think? Continue reading The Penguin Day Thread Approves This Message
When yer feeling down, early 00s Canadian alt-rock will take your hand. Continue reading The Day Thread Remembers the Good Times
Happy birthday to me! I thought I’d have more to say, but I don’t. Hope y’all have a good time of it. Here’s my favorite album from my birth year. Continue reading The Day Thread of November the Third
Get ready to talk about a legend. Continue reading Michael Day Thread
It’s November 1st That means it’s my Birthday! I’m going to list some things I like from this year: The movie To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar. Absolutely wonderful movie, I cry every time at the end. Where … Continue reading The November 1st Day Thread Of 1995
