The daily open thread which operates between 11 PM and 11 AM where you can talk about whatever besides politics and Minions
Did you know there are only four species of true anteater, and two of them are tamanduas? The smallest, and strong competitor for the weirdest, is the silky anteater (Cyclopes didactylus), found from Mexico down throughout much of South America. … Continue reading The Silky Anteater Night Thread
Ah yes, I hear you say. Beatrix Potter. That nice lady with the cute bunny watercolours. NO! Well yes. But today we are not focusing on her charming, classic children’s tales, but on her scientific endeavours, in the first part … Continue reading The Beatrix Potter Night Thread
The ballad “I Know Him So Well” was originally performed by Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson for the concept album/musical Chess. The song has an iconically campy video featuring the two singers distant from each other in a variety of … Continue reading I Know Him So Well Night Thread (09/25)
Konami’s LCD handhelds were powered by two AA batteries. LCD sprites crammed all the games visuals onto a small screen. The first TMNT game had you maneuvering through a two story obstacle course. The 1990 sequel, TMNT 2: Splinter Speaks, … Continue reading Splinter Speaks Night Thread (9/24/2023)
ON THE TWENTY-THIRD DAY OF THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER, IN AN EARLY YEAR OF A DECADE NOT TOO LONG BEFORE OUR OWN, THE HUMAN RACE SUDDENLY ENCOUNTERED A DEADLY THREAT TO ITS VERY EXISTENCE… In honor of one of my … Continue reading The Night Thread Visits Skid Row
Happy autumn to folks in the northern hemisphere and happy spring to those in the southern hemisphere! Continue reading September Equinox Night Thread
Have a good night! Continue reading Cat & Mouse Night Thread
I feel old… Continue reading Underworld Night Thread
Jimmie Davis published and copyrighted “You Are My Sunshine” in 1940 and went on to become governor of Louisiana in 1944, then again in 1960. Davis was a segregationist and died at 101 years old while some get way less. … Continue reading You Are the Night Thread’s Sunshine (9/18/23)
Sometimes, lasagna isn’t enough… Continue reading The Garfield and Friends Night Thread is Hungry…FOR YOU!!!
Have fun posting! Continue reading The Night Thread Watches Some Bears
Just don’t shout too loudly when committing a crime next time, okay? Continue reading No One Will Ever Know the Night Thread Has Been Stolen
The Sailor Scouts are here to save you from goo feasters! Also Tuxedo Mask is over there doing nothing per usual Continue reading The September 14th Emergency Night Thread
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Ariana DeBose was born on this day in 1991. She is a stage and screen actress who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Anita in the 2021 West Side Story. She also appeared as Alyssa … Continue reading Ariana DeBose Night Thread
Gary Wright passed away over the Labor Day Weekend. I’ve been meaning to dedicate an OT to his song Dream Weaver so I figured tonight would be the night. “Fly me away to the bright side of the moon and … Continue reading Dream Weaver Night Thread (09/11)
The clip above is of William Shatner doing an interpretive spoken word version of “Rocket Man” at the 5th Saturn Awards Ceremony (which aired as the “Science Fiction Film Awards”) in 1978. As most of you probably know, the song … Continue reading William Shatner “Sings” Rocket Man Night Thread
Tonight, we celebrate the twentieth anniversary of an early viral sensation, the Weebl’s Stuff “Badger” video. And what better way to celebrate an anniversary than an unnecessary remake? Have fun posting! Continue reading BADGER BADGER BADGER BADGER BADGER BADGER NIGHT THREAD BADGER
September 8 is the birthday of two of my favorite crooners: Neko Case and Patsy Cline. Post about your favorite crooners or anything else you like. Have a great Night Thread, folks! Continue reading Croon at the Moon Night Thread
Avocado Night Thread (September 7, 2023) Continue reading Avocado Night Thread (September 7, 2023)
Avocado Night Thread (September 6, 2023) Continue reading Avocado Night Thread (September 6, 2023)
