Mid-Morning Art Thread

Mars and Rhea Silvia
Peter Paul Rubens

Posted by: CBD at 09:30 AM

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1 Present and accounted for.

Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at January 13, 2026 09:30 AM (w9Wax)

2 art

Posted by: r hennigantx at January 13, 2026 09:30 AM (gbOdA)

3 Painting: that's a good one.

Posted by: gp at January 13, 2026 09:31 AM (GHIyr)

4 Who knew pee wee Herman could paint.

Posted by: BruceWayne at January 13, 2026 09:31 AM (MGB5H)

5 He liked his women thicc, as the rappers say nowadays.

Posted by: Pete in Texas at January 13, 2026 09:31 AM (BHrzb)

6 Dreamscape.

Posted by: Get out of my fucking shot at January 13, 2026 09:31 AM (pFkFe)

7 "Mars and Rhea Perlman" was no less resplendent on black velvet.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at January 13, 2026 09:31 AM (kpS4V)

8
ESPONJA!!1!1!111

Posted by: AltonJackson at January 13, 2026 09:32 AM (tljrc)

9 "Rhea was a Vestal Virgin who became pregnant with the twins after being raped by the god Mars; after giving birth, they were taken from her and raised by a she-wolf."

Yeeesh.

Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at January 13, 2026 09:32 AM (kpS4V)

10 Rhea got alast name? Unusual.

Posted by: From about That Time at January 13, 2026 09:33 AM (sl73Y)

11 She got man arms.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at January 13, 2026 09:33 AM (Kt19C)

12 Was she one of sixteen vestal virgins?

Posted by: PabloD at January 13, 2026 09:33 AM (pXTL4)

13 These two kids here are going to found Rome. But first I will impregnate you.

Posted by: Dyslexic Paul Rubens at January 13, 2026 09:33 AM (w9Wax)

14 Creepy.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at January 13, 2026 09:33 AM (Kt19C)

15 Nice calves!

Posted by: redridinghood at January 13, 2026 09:34 AM (NpAcC)

16 "Rhea was a Vestal Virgin who became pregnant with the twins after being raped by the god Mars; after giving birth, they were taken from her and raised by a she-wolf."

The twins, Romulus and Remus, are there no other animals that can raise children? How about a nice tapir?

Posted by: Archimedes at January 13, 2026 09:34 AM (Riz8t)

17 And muscles.

Posted by: redridinghood at January 13, 2026 09:34 AM (NpAcC)

18 Alternate title:

"After reading on the HQ that Rhea has Pointy elbows, Mars makes a grab for one."

Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2026 09:34 AM (iJfKG)

19 It's a shame for a good Roman and Greek mythology guy to admit it, but I had to look up Rhea Silvia:

"Rhea (or Rea) Silvia . . . also known as Ilia (as well as other names) was the mythical mother of the twins Romulus and Remus, who founded the city of Rome.
Rhea was a Vestal Virgin who became pregnant with the twins after being raped by the god Mars; after giving birth, they were taken from her and raised by a she-wolf."

So the kids here are Romulus and Remus? They look like toddlers, not newborns.

Plus, if Rhea was a Vestal Virgin, the fate of being buried alive no doubt awaited her. Unless the society made an exception seeing that the sire was Mars.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 13, 2026 09:34 AM (wzUl9)

20 12 Was she one of sixteen vestal virgins?

And why were they leaving for the coast?

Posted by: Archimedes at January 13, 2026 09:35 AM (Riz8t)

21 Griffins with impressive racks, but beware as they are stone cold bishes.

Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at January 13, 2026 09:35 AM (w9Wax)

22 All mythology aside, this is a vivid painting. Rubens was famed for his luscious paintings of women; but here we see he could do muscular men and pink-cheeked toddlers just as well.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 13, 2026 09:36 AM (wzUl9)

23 I've seen those two little heathens running around Applebee's.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 09:36 AM (pkq24)

24 (copied)
The Story Behind the Artwork
Rubens’ "Mars and Rhea Silvia" vividly illustrates a scene from Roman mythology where Mars, the god of war, seduces* Rhea Silvia, a Vestal Virgin. This union would result in the birth of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome.
(* or raped, as was the custom of the day, lol)

The painting brims with Baroque dynamism and sensuality, capturing the intensity of the moment while highlighting Rubens’ masterful use of movement, color, and emotion.

The intertwining figures, bold contrasts, and mythological elements reflect Rubens’ talent for dramatizing classical stories with a mix of passion and grandeur.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 13, 2026 09:36 AM (HXT0k)

25 Kinda' rapey. No hang.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 13, 2026 09:36 AM (NwnyJ)

26 10 Rhea got alast name? Unusual.

Seahorn. Do you even Pluribus ?

Posted by: S Claus at January 13, 2026 09:36 AM (HcoTw)

27 Tying into some discussion on Sunday's Food Thread, a ittle known fact is that Ms. Silvia's first name was Dia.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 13, 2026 09:36 AM (0sNs1)

28 The twins, Romulus and Remus, are there no other animals that can raise children? How about a nice tapir?
Posted by: Archimedes at January 13, 2026

***
The Romans loved the idea of their founder growing up on wolf's milk.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 13, 2026 09:37 AM (wzUl9)

29 Mars wants some bewbies.

Posted by: Pudinhead at January 13, 2026 09:37 AM (pLaQB)

30 (cont.)
Symbolism and Details
Mars (Left):
Clad in armor and draped in a striking red cloak, Mars symbolizes power, aggression, and seduction. His assertive posture embodies divine dominance.
Rhea Silvia (Right):
Draped in soft white and gold, Rhea Silvia appears hesitant and vulnerable, representing purity and human frailty in contrast to Mars’ godly force.

Cupid Figures:
Playful cherubs, symbols of love and desire, flank the scene, emphasizing the romantic yet transgressive nature of the encounter.

The Altar and Fire:
The burning altar symbolizes divine involvement and the sacred duty Rhea Silvia abandons in succumbing to Mars.

Mythological Sphinxes:
The carved sphinxes represent mystery and the enigmatic union of mortal and divine forces.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 13, 2026 09:37 AM (HXT0k)

31 It looks like someone put a cherry bomb in the sacrificial fire.

Posted by: Archimedes at January 13, 2026 09:37 AM (Riz8t)

32 Was she one of sixteen vestal virgins?

Vegetable Virgins. Only has eyes for the fries.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 09:37 AM (pkq24)

33 I see that little shit Cupid, but who is the other kid?

Posted by: huerfano at January 13, 2026 09:37 AM (98kQX)

34 Pretty cool. Art Museum Gawker.

Posted by: Bad Andrew at January 13, 2026 09:37 AM (DgMqy)

35 But was it rape-rape?

Posted by: Whoopi at January 13, 2026 09:37 AM (JCZqz)

36 Mars is white supremacy. A raper. Evil white man
Like the painting though
Would hang, thx CBD

Posted by: Smell the Glove at January 13, 2026 09:38 AM (9ShUO)

37 1 Griffins with impressive racks, but beware as they are stone cold bishes.
Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at January 13, 2026

***
Since they have human faces too, I'd guess they are not of the classical griffin with eagle head tribe.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 13, 2026 09:38 AM (wzUl9)

38 "Rhea was a Vestal Virgin who became pregnant with the twins after being raped by the god Mars; after giving birth, they were taken from her and raised by a she-wolf."

Yeeesh.
Posted by: All Hail Eris, She-Wolf of the 'Ettes 'Ettes at January 13, 2026 09:32 AM

*snort*

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 13, 2026 09:38 AM (kgE5c)

39 The early bodice-rippers had very sophisticated cover art.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at January 13, 2026 09:38 AM (xxENG)

40 So now you show up? You haven't paid child support in over 2 years!

I have to give them up for adoption now to some den mother. Thanks for nothing.

Posted by: Princess Rhea at January 13, 2026 09:38 AM (w9Wax)

41 "I looked at the trap, Rhea."

Posted by: Bad Andrew at January 13, 2026 09:39 AM (DgMqy)

42 Mythological Sphinxes:
The carved sphinxes represent mystery and the enigmatic union of mortal and divine forces.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 13, 2026

***
Gee, they had those hairless, chemo-treated-looking cats in ancient times?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 13, 2026 09:39 AM (wzUl9)

43 Another one from Pee Wee Herman. Dude's prolific!

Posted by: Doof at January 13, 2026 09:40 AM (dP47V)

44 Reubenesque she is.

Posted by: SloPitch Whiffer at January 13, 2026 09:40 AM (JnGr2)

45 Daddy's home.

Posted by: Pudinhead at January 13, 2026 09:41 AM (pLaQB)

46 Looks like she has man hands.

Posted by: Paco at January 13, 2026 09:41 AM (2L+MU)

47 Nice calves!
Posted by: redridinghood at January 13, 2026 09:34 AM (NpAcC)

So you're saying try the veal?

Posted by: Doof at January 13, 2026 09:41 AM (dP47V)

48 I would not have pegged Mars for the kind of guy to wear a garter, even if it does have a lion on it.

Posted by: Archimedes at January 13, 2026 09:42 AM (Riz8t)

49 Why does Mars need a sword? He's a frickin' Olympian god, for cryin' out loud.

(I note that Rubens set the short sword on the right side, as Roman soldiers carried the gladius. Though he may have had to do that since he was showing Mars' right side anyway.)

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 13, 2026 09:42 AM (wzUl9)

50 Mars doesn't skip leg day.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at January 13, 2026 09:43 AM (0sNs1)

51 Why does Mars need a sword? He's a frickin' Olympian god, for cryin' out loud.

If Apollo gets unruly, he might have to cut a bi***.

Posted by: Archimedes at January 13, 2026 09:43 AM (Riz8t)

52 Over on the left, Rommie or Remie is carrying Mars' helmet. Helpful little wolf-suckler, he is.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 13, 2026 09:43 AM (wzUl9)

53 I see 2 vaginas!

Posted by: Emporer Jean-Luc Picard II at January 13, 2026 09:43 AM (w9Wax)

54 Painting makes no sense. How are Romulus and Remus present when Mars hasn't banged her yet? And I also doubt they were couple of little chunksters, if I had to guess.

WNH.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 09:44 AM (BI5O2)

55 I don't see any Mars candy bars.

Posted by: dantesed at January 13, 2026 09:44 AM (Oy/m2)

56 Greco-Roman gods weren't exactly known for courting the ladies.

They simply took what they wanted.

And they weren't always in human form.

Ick.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 13, 2026 09:45 AM (ESVrU)

57 Imagine being punched by her.

Posted by: M. Gaga at January 13, 2026 09:45 AM (KiBMU)

58 Kid on the left looks like he has freshly shorn hair, while the one in the middle has much longer and shaggier 'do. I guess he's Romulus, the rebel who said, "Imma found a city here, and it's gonna rule the effin' world!"

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 13, 2026 09:45 AM (wzUl9)

59 Greco-Roman gods weren't exactly known for courting the ladies.

They simply took what they wanted.

And they weren't always in human form.

Thus giving birth to many modern genres of female "literature".

Posted by: Archimedes at January 13, 2026 09:45 AM (Riz8t)

60
No dog. Not art.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at January 13, 2026 09:46 AM (t2vGZ)

61 Alternate title: How YOU Doin?

Posted by: San Franpsycho - Pahlavi Will Return at January 13, 2026 09:46 AM (RIvkX)

62 The gods were angry that day my friends.

Posted by: George Costanza at January 13, 2026 09:46 AM (2Ez/1)

63 52 Over on the left, Rommie or Remie is carrying Mars' helmet. Helpful little wolf-suckler, he is

That's little Rommie James Dio. Don't let the size fool you. Dude can sing.

Posted by: The last in line at January 13, 2026 09:47 AM (HcoTw)

64 Why does Mars need a sword? He's a frickin' Olympian god, for cryin' out loud.
---
[Bevis and Butthead scene]
heh, heh, heh. His "sword" is in the vagina. heh heh heh Latin is cool.

Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at January 13, 2026 09:47 AM (HXT0k)

65 Painting makes no sense. How are Romulus and Remus present when Mars hasn't banged her yet? And I also doubt they were couple of little chunksters, if I had to guess.

WNH.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026

***
If Rubens hadn't called the painting Mars and Rhea Silva, we could guess that this was a pre-Roman soldier come to seize the babes and also cart RS off to be buried alive. But again, the kids are toddlers, not swaddling babes. Did they wait a couple of years to execute the sentence?

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at January 13, 2026 09:48 AM (wzUl9)

66 Thus giving birth to many modern genres of female "literature".
Posted by: Archimedes at January 13, 2026 09:45 AM

Is this about me?

Posted by: A Minotaur at January 13, 2026 09:48 AM (0sNs1)

67 Men are from Mars, women are from Rhea Perlman.

Posted by: No, that's not right at January 13, 2026 09:48 AM (2Ez/1)

68 I hope Mars takes his chest plate off before he gets down to business.

Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at January 13, 2026 09:49 AM (KK2TN)

69 48 I would not have pegged Mars ~~for the kind of guy to wear a garter, even if it does have a lion on it.~~
Posted by: Archimedes

Maybe he's into that kind of thing? His excessive toxic masculinity is overcompensating for his shameful secret?

Posted by: Sam Brinton at January 13, 2026 09:49 AM (JCZqz)

70 Painting makes no sense. How are Romulus and Remus present when Mars hasn't banged her yet? And I also doubt they were couple of little chunksters, if I had to guess.

WNH.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

Not banged her yet? He's back for a child support payment hearing. She's demanding more.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 09:49 AM (pkq24)

71 How are Romulus and Remus present when Mars hasn't banged her yet?

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 09:44 AM (BI5O2)

Those two aren't Romulus and Remus. One is probably cupid, and the other one? Who knows?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 13, 2026 09:49 AM (n9ltV)

72 Are we sure Mars is a Roman god? This seems more like Allah's will.

Posted by: Muhammad at January 13, 2026 09:50 AM (JCZqz)

73 "Rhea was a Vestal Virgin who became pregnant with the twins after being raped by the god Mars; after giving birth, they were taken from her and raised by a she-wolf."

************

All The Horsemen Knew 'Er - a limerick

Rhea was a beauty of renown
So Mars asked her dad with a frown:
"Please tell me in haste,
I must know. Was she chaste?"

"Indeed she was... all around town!"

Posted by: muldoon at January 13, 2026 09:51 AM (/iMjX)

74 Over on the left, Rommie or Remie is carrying Mars' helmet. Helpful little wolf-suckler, he is

Carrying it? He's headed to the pawn shop with it.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 09:51 AM (pkq24)

75 Ain't nobody nekkid.

Posted by: I was expecting nekkid at January 13, 2026 09:51 AM (2Ez/1)

76 Ain't nobody nekkid.
Posted by: I was expecting nekkid

That's the next panel.

Posted by: She Hobbit (out and about in Middle Earth) at January 13, 2026 09:53 AM (KK2TN)

77 Gonna need a bigger wall if I hang this Rubens.

Posted by: Huck Follywood at January 13, 2026 09:54 AM (FeLmZ)

78 Imma surprised the Romans didn't invent tentacle pron.

Posted by: Pudinhead at January 13, 2026 09:55 AM (pLaQB)

79
Sylvia's mother said Sylvia's hurrying
She's catching the nine o'clock train
Sylvia's mother said, "Take your umbrella 'cause Sylvia, it's starting to rain
And Sylvia's mother said, "Thank you for calling, and, sir, won't you call back again?"
And the operator said 40 cents more for the next three minutes

Please, Mrs. Avery, I just gotta talk to her
I'll only keep her a while
Please, Mrs. Avery, I just want to tell her goodbye

Tell her goodbye
Tell her goodbye
Tell her goodbye
Please, tell her goodbye

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 13, 2026 09:56 AM (xG4kz)

80 So now we're endorsing rape? Is there no depth CBD won't plumb to make our stomachs turn?

Posted by: Sheltered Upbringing at January 13, 2026 09:56 AM (oftw2)

81 Cupid in the middle appears to be literally cockblocking with the left hand.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at January 13, 2026 09:57 AM (XvL8K)

82
Imma surprised the Romans didn't invent tentacle pron.

Posted by: Pudinhead

The Japanese sent them a veiled threat to "not go there"

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 13, 2026 09:57 AM (xG4kz)

83 Rape stay guys would change and cannot

Posted by: Aliassmithsmith... the anal behind anal sex at January 13, 2026 09:57 AM (uYAIx)

84
Paul Rubens, Renaissance artist and television star? Who knew?

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 13, 2026 09:58 AM (xG4kz)

85 Tomorrow we get the Minotaur Farm.

Posted by: Milking It For What It's Worth at January 13, 2026 09:58 AM (oftw2)

86 She obviously didn't make him a sandwich.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 13, 2026 09:59 AM (NwnyJ)

87
I would not have pegged Mars

Huh. Well, that's good to hear. One can always count on the HQ and it's commenters for upstanding, moral behav-

Oh, wait there's more...

...for the kind of guy to wear a garter, even if it does have a lion on it.

...I'm not sure I understand this part. Lessee now-
No on pegging Mars but yes, on anal sex with a guy wearing a garter even if the garter has a lion on it? Is that right?

Well, that's strangely specific.

Must be weird confession day here at the HQ!

Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2026 10:00 AM (iJfKG)

88 I love this story tho. Romans were such a bunch of atavistic tribals. Most of this was of course conceived well after Rome was founded, and they needed a civic mythos to build on their numinous religious traditions.

So - what origin story do they come up with for their soldier-farmer society whose first generations were produced by women taken as spoils of war?

Naturally, the god of war seduces a horny nun, who is condemned to live burial by her priest, so the river god intervenes and spares her life, but she abandons her children, who are also saved by the river god and rise to greatness after being nursed by an alpha predator, at which point one murders the other for talking smack.

They were definitely hardasses.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:00 AM (BI5O2)

89 Must be weird confession day here at the HQ!
Posted by: naturalfake

I like bacon wrapped, cheese filled jalapeños.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 10:02 AM (pkq24)

90 This is about us, isn't it?

Posted by: Horny nuns at January 13, 2026 10:02 AM (2Ez/1)

91
Didja no?

Michigan not only has communities named Hell and Paradise, but it also has communities named Romulus and Remus

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 13, 2026 10:03 AM (xG4kz)

92 Most of this was of course conceived well after Rome was founded, and they needed a civic mythos to build on their numinous religious traditions.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:00 AM (BI5O2)

Read the Aeneid if you haven't already. It doesn't match the Iliad and Odyssey, but it's still a fun read.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 13, 2026 10:04 AM (n9ltV)

93 I like bacon wrapped, cheese filled jalapeños."

Mmmm.

*contemplates trip to buc-ee's *

Posted by: man at January 13, 2026 10:04 AM (XuXeR)

94 Imma surprised the Romans didn't invent tentacle pron.
Posted by: Pudinhead at January 13, 2026 09:55 AM (pLaQB)

Heh. -- Neptune

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at January 13, 2026 10:04 AM (ExV1e)

95 Michigan not only has communities named Hell and Paradise, but it also has communities named Romulus and Remus

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 13, 2026 10:03 AM (xG4kz)harassed.

Please tell me the Romulans have an annual festival where they sacrifice Reman captives. Lie to me if you have to.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:04 AM (BI5O2)

96 Michigan not only has communities named Hell and Paradise, but it also has communities named Romulus and Remus

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot

Have a picture of a buddy standing next to the Hell sign in Michigan in the winter with ice on the sign.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 10:06 AM (pkq24)

97 Michigan not only has communities named Hell and Paradise, but it also has communities named Romulus and Remus

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison!

[snicker] Ream Us.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:06 AM (L/fGl)

98
Please tell me the Romulans have an annual festival where they sacrifice Reman captives. Lie to me if you have to.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

I've never been to either one.

All these burgs are yours to explore except Toivola. Attempt no stopping there.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 13, 2026 10:07 AM (xG4kz)

99
hunnert

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 13, 2026 10:08 AM (xG4kz)

100 It is a popular misconception that the Ruben sandwich was originated by the painter Peter Paul Rubens. That honor belongs to his second cousin, Dik Mac.

Posted by: Tis the Season at January 13, 2026 10:09 AM (HTCU3)

101
I spy two young'uns who will benefit from SNAP having been precluded to use to purchase sugary snacks.

Gimme your five mile runs, you two chubbos!

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 13, 2026 10:10 AM (xG4kz)

102 Is there nothing that bastard won't do?

The Hill
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Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:10 AM (L/fGl)

103 Tag! You're it!

Posted by: Donny Brook at January 13, 2026 10:13 AM (Dc1Hd)

104 Oops. That'll piss lefties off.
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Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 10:13 AM (pkq24)

105 Jesus, take the wheel.

https://is.gd/yP7XRM

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:14 AM (L/fGl)

106 Rhea, Sylvia was far more well liked than her sister Dia.

Posted by: Tom Servo at January 13, 2026 10:14 AM (7JH4o)

107
Mars: "Hey! I've got it! A Mars bar filled with creamy yogurt! We'll call it, 'Surprise!'"

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 13, 2026 10:14 AM (xG4kz)

108 Rhea Seehorn > Rhea Pearlman

Posted by: Really?? at January 13, 2026 10:14 AM (kgFPv)

109 Timothee Chalamet has finally made his relationship with Kylie Jenner Instagram official, marking the first time Chalamet has acknowledged his 'other half' on his social media account.

Posted by: AoSHQ Celebrity News Bureau and Rumour Centre at January 13, 2026 09:34 AM (0sNs1)

----

Uh HUH. Suuuuuure... I'm totally sure this wan, mincing twink is a severely heterosexual male who likes the ladies as much as the next guy.

This dude's publicist deserves the 2026 Chutzpah Award for even attempting to sell this stunt.

But nobody is going to believe this walking monkeypox farm has a real live girlfriend.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:15 AM (BI5O2)

110
Wan and twee is no way to go through life, Timothy

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 13, 2026 10:17 AM (xG4kz)

111 Just wait until Kratos shows up.

Posted by: He'll show Ares who's the real God of War at January 13, 2026 10:17 AM (TbWk/)

112 The Muslim god sounds like the Roman gods all wrapped into one.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 13, 2026 10:17 AM (KDPiq)

113 I know none of these people.

Posted by: Eromero at January 13, 2026 10:18 AM (o2ZRX)

114 Call off the invasion!

Britain May Deploy Troops to Greenland

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:18 AM (L/fGl)

115
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Looks like an negotiations are moot.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 13, 2026 10:18 AM (w6EFb)

116 Alternate painting title-
No you can't see my boobs.

Posted by: Erebus- Ex Killer Whale at January 13, 2026 10:19 AM (5C76S)

117
I like bacon wrapped, cheese filled jalapeños.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 10:02 AM (pkq24)

I love them. Bit messy when cooking them in the oven since you have to bake them open side down for at least part of the bake time. Kroger used to sell them, but it's been years since I last saw them there. Le sigh, if I want them I have to make them myself.

Posted by: Farquad at January 13, 2026 10:19 AM (CFMhl)

118
Britain May Deploy Troops to Greenland

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer

Argentina would have the Falkland Islands well in hand within three days of that British mistake.

Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at January 13, 2026 10:20 AM (xG4kz)

119 Rhea Seehorn > Rhea Pearlman
Posted by: Really?? at January 13, 2026 10:14 AM (kgFPv)

Absolutely loved Rhea Seehorn in Better Call Saul. Haven't watched anything else she's been in. Any recommendations -- for or against?

Posted by: Doof at January 13, 2026 10:20 AM (dP47V)

120 Britain May Deploy Troops to Greenland
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:18 AM (L/fGl)

Good. I hate Great Britain, and it makes me laugh that they are going to deploy some of their snaggletoothed troops to literal Hell for no reason whatsoever.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:20 AM (BI5O2)

121 Rhea Silvia doesn't miss arm day.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at January 13, 2026 10:20 AM (BSdIE)

122 Call off the invasion!

Britain May Deploy Troops to Greenland
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:18 AM (L/fGl)

Oh, FFS!

Are the limeys gonna fuck up my ability to take a trip to Old Blighty this summer with their fake military swanning about?

Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2026 10:20 AM (iJfKG)

123 @109

>>But nobody is going to believe this walking monkeypox farm has a real live girlfriend

He might look like a fop and a dandy, but in interviews he come off as hetero-normative.

That doesn't mean he isn't Rock Hudson g-y.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at January 13, 2026 10:21 AM (Q6XoW)

124 Kroger used to sell them, but it's been years since I last saw them there. Le sigh, if I want them I have to make them myself.
Posted by: Farquad

Butcher case next to the thick sliced bacon.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 10:22 AM (pkq24)

125 Eh, Chalamet is dating a Katdashian-Jenner who, iirc, has two kids with a scummy hip hop dude.
It won’t last.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 13, 2026 10:22 AM (ewVdN)

126 What's Britain have to do with Greenland? And why would Greenlanders allow it?

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 13, 2026 10:22 AM (KDPiq)

127 Latest Truth Social Post:

"Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING - TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!! Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price. I have cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials until the senseless killing of protesters STOPS. HELP IS ON ITS WAY. MIGA!!! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP"
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I'll take this and want more.

Posted by: San Franpsycho - Pahlavi Will Return at January 13, 2026 10:22 AM (RIvkX)

128 Thrown out? I'd've thought locked in.

Ilhan Omar Thrown Out of Minneapolis ICE Facility

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:22 AM (L/fGl)

129 Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:15 AM (BI5O2)

I don't care what Chalamet does in the sack, but I do care that he was not impressive as Paul Atreides in the two Dune movies.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at January 13, 2026 10:22 AM (n9ltV)

130 104 Oops. That'll piss lefties off.
Signed into law 12-21-2025.

Puerto Rico Recognizes the Unborn as Legal Persons
____

Hispanics are allowed to have their own culture. Our culture is to use abortion as birth control. Bring us your Mofongo, but leave those unenlightened beliefs behind in Puerto Rico.
-Lefties coping

Posted by: Chuck Martel at January 13, 2026 10:22 AM (Dv3i1)

131 Call off the invasion!

Britain May Deploy Troops to Greenland
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:18 AM (L/fGl)

I read "Brian May deploys troops to Greenland."

Posted by: Pug Mahon at January 13, 2026 10:23 AM (PSEDc)

132 What's Britain have to do with Greenland? And why would Greenlanders allow it?
Posted by: Opinion fact

Britain = NATO

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 10:23 AM (pkq24)

133 Scott Adams is mort. RIP.

Posted by: Minnfidel at January 13, 2026 10:23 AM (ewjUl)

134 Dune 1 was great
Dune 2 sucked

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 13, 2026 10:24 AM (KDPiq)

135 @133

>>Scott Adams is mort. RIP.

Terrible news.

RIP Scott.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at January 13, 2026 10:24 AM (Q6XoW)

136 The Hill
@thehill
President Trump dials Sen. Susan Collins with ‘profanity-laced rant’ over Venezuela war powers vote
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:10 AM (L/fGl)
====

Why did he stop there??

Posted by: San Franpsycho - Pahlavi Will Return at January 13, 2026 10:24 AM (RIvkX)

137 128 Thrown out? I'd've thought locked in.

Ilhan Omar Thrown Out of Minneapolis ICE Facility
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks

Soon

Posted by: Deportation at January 13, 2026 10:24 AM (JCZqz)

138 Scott Adams is mort. RIP.
Posted by: Minnfidel at January 13, 2026 10:23 AM (ewjUl)
====

Blessed are You hashem the true Judge.

Posted by: San Franpsycho - Pahlavi Will Return at January 13, 2026 10:25 AM (RIvkX)

139 Call off the invasion! Britain May Deploy Troops to Greenland. Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks,

And just like that the Pig War is back. Sort of.
https://is.gd/EuPfkh

Posted by: Tis the Season at January 13, 2026 10:25 AM (HTCU3)

140 133 Scott Adams is mort. RIP.
Posted by: Minnfidel

He was an interesting dude that saw a lot of dramatic changes towards the end of his life. I'm sure the Left has moderated, and won't disgustingly dance on his grave or anything.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 13, 2026 10:26 AM (JCZqz)

141 Stocks are at an all time e high, up about 20% overall since Trump took office.

Yahoo Headline today “How Likely is a 2026 Market Crash Under Trump?”

No matter how much you hate them it’s never enough.

Posted by: Really?? at January 13, 2026 10:26 AM (kgFPv)

142 Britain won’t protect its own sovereignty from refugee invasion, but will go to waste with us over Greenland?

I’d say our “special relationship “ is over.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 13, 2026 10:27 AM (ewVdN)

143 Veteran Driver Ken Schrader Defends NASCAR’s “Redneck” Rebrand

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I was unaware sophistication had crept into NASCAR.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:27 AM (L/fGl)

144 Dune 1 was great
Dune 2 sucked
Posted by: Opinion fact

Could only make it 1/4 way thru D2.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 10:28 AM (pkq24)

145
He might look like a fop and a dandy, but in interviews he come off as hetero-normative.

That doesn't mean he isn't Rock Hudson g-y.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at January 13, 2026 10:21 AM (Q6XoW)

I was laughing at how obviously fake Justin Bieber's PR "relationship" with that Aztec chick was, years ago. But he still comes off as a straight dude, even though Diddy probably turned him into a human pincushion back in the day.

And, for instance, Roland Gift was about the dandiest fop you can imagine, but very clearly hetero.

But this is not that. It's Timotheeeee Chalamet. That's a gay dude.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:29 AM (BI5O2)

146 Britain May Deploy Troops to Greenland
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:18 AM (L/fGl)

I read "Brian May deploys troops to Greenland."
Posted by: Pug Mahon

Do they do the Fandango?

Posted by: stu-mick-o-sucks at January 13, 2026 10:29 AM (w9Wax)

147
Britain May Deploy Troops to Greenland
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:18 AM (L/fGl)

Good. I hate Great Britain, and it makes me laugh that they are going to deploy some of their snaggletoothed troops to literal Hell for no reason whatsoever.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:20 AM (BI5O2)

*makes jerking motion with fist*

The Limeys are gonna have to borrow some C17s if they want to deploy anything more than a battalion of light troops. Like most Eurotrash nations, they don't have shit for airlift.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 13, 2026 10:30 AM (y9nCu)

148 Scott Adams is mort. RIP.
Posted by: Minnfidel

I didn't always agree with him but he was a smart guy. RIP.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:30 AM (L/fGl)

149 There are four monkeys and a goat terrorizing the streets of St. Louis. People have AI'd them all over the city dressed in Blues gear, Cardinals gear, drinking beer, etc.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 10:31 AM (pkq24)

150 Isn't Denmark a founding NATO member. Why wouldn't they send troops under the NATO defense agreement with Greenland? To enact this agreement with military other than Denmark without US input should severe our membership in NATO immediately.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 13, 2026 10:31 AM (KDPiq)

151 I was laughing at how obviously fake Justin Bieber's PR "relationship" with that Aztec chick was, years ago.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

Selena Gomez?

Posted by: Bulg at January 13, 2026 10:31 AM (77rzZ)

152 In the 80s to mid 90s the UK had virtually no immigration. Some years it was even negative as foreigners moved out. The country was 95% British.

Then Tony Blair came to power and opened the floodgates. Took under 25 years to destroy a 1000 year old civilization.

Life comes at you fast when you give leftists power.

Posted by: Really?? at January 13, 2026 10:31 AM (kgFPv)

153 This lady is Just Asking Questions about how tf CHYna reached the population it claims to have:
https://is.gd/MNPkmT

Blog warning: Math! and logic!!!

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 13, 2026 10:31 AM (ULPxl)

154 Dune 2 was ruined by girlbossing the plot and frowny-faced actress. What a waste of!

Posted by: Lizzy at January 13, 2026 10:31 AM (ewVdN)

155 Gotta say, of all people to go for the deathbed conversion, I wouldn't bet on Adams.

But I suppose it kinda makes sense, in a Pascal's Wager sort of way.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:32 AM (BI5O2)

156 (snagged that from Sarah Hoyt's place)

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 13, 2026 10:32 AM (ULPxl)

157 She had the kids, then he came back for them after tbey were weaned. Look like well fed toddlers....

Posted by: bang her one more time? at January 13, 2026 10:32 AM (21xzK)

158 > Veteran Driver Ken Schrader Defends NASCAR’s “Redneck” Rebrand
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I was unaware sophistication had crept into NASCAR.
==========
NASCAR management really tried to "urbanize" the sport. The teams, drivers and fans all agree that was a huge mistake.

Ownership/management does not give a fuck.

But, the recent lawsuit over charters sort of was a wake-up call to NASCAR... as the management was forced to settle.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 13, 2026 10:33 AM (NwnyJ)

159 Bieber is married to Baldwin's daughter.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 13, 2026 10:33 AM (KDPiq)

160 Silver spot at $88.57 per oz. That means an average circulated pre-1965 dime has $6.33 worth of Silver in it, and an average pre-1965 quarter contains $15.82 worth of Silver.

Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at January 13, 2026 10:34 AM (Da7Vv)

161 Wakes up
Scratches
Looks around
Dang. She's thinking That's kind of a small sword.
Goes looking for coffee.

Posted by: Diogenes at January 13, 2026 10:34 AM (2WIwB)

162 European Union Needs Its Own Army of 100,000, Says Commissioner

.. this is like property tax reform and communism .. it's always just over the horizon

Posted by: SMOD at January 13, 2026 10:35 AM (RHGPo)

163 I knew the story of Mars and Rhea. How Mars appeared to her (a vestal virgin although that wasn't her choice). Rubens captured the sense of his sudden appearance, overwhelming the woman who conceives Romulus and Remus. The human figures are solid and colorful putting the viewers attention on them. Most of the rest of the scene is fluid or shadowed. Interesting contrast.

I wonder if there is a connection with the story of Romulus and Remus pulled from the river and Moses rescued from the Nile.

Posted by: JTB at January 13, 2026 10:35 AM (yTvNw)

164 Bieber is married to Baldwin's daughter.
=
Baldwin who?

Also.the best thing about Zoolander 2 was Bieber getting machine gunned to death in the first minute. Big loss for the Cleveland Guardians tho....

Posted by: bang her one more time? at January 13, 2026 10:36 AM (21xzK)

165 ByFRAIDY MOSER
JANUARY 13, 2026 11:31
Updated: JANUARY 13, 2026 12:59
Over 12,000 people have been killed during the protests in Iran, largely over the course of Thursday and Friday nights, Iran International reported on Tuesday, describing the events as “the largest killing in Iran’s contemporary history.”

These figures are unconfirmed estimates by the outlet. Data from the US-based rights organization HRANA confirms the deaths of 646 people since the outbreak of the demonstrations last month.
-Jerusalem Post

====
Hard to credit

Posted by: San Franpsycho - Pahlavi Will Return at January 13, 2026 10:36 AM (RIvkX)

166 Chalamet angered the loony left by saying in an interview he wants to be a dad.

Posted by: steevy at January 13, 2026 10:36 AM (YwEeS)

167 Naturally, the god of war seduces a horny nun, who is condemned to live burial by her priest, so the river god intervenes and spares her life, but she abandons her children, who are also saved by the river god and rise to greatness after being nursed by an alpha predator, at which point one murders the other for talking smack.

They were definitely hardasses.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:00 AM (BI5O2)
----
Or Mt. Vesuvius was emitting some really funky fumes that day.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at January 13, 2026 10:37 AM (ESVrU)

168 Hailey Baldwin is one of those Baldwins? I had no idea.

Posted by: Really?? at January 13, 2026 10:37 AM (kgFPv)

169 Mattel is expanding its push for inclusion with the launch of its first autistic Barbie, developed in partnership with autism advocates to reflect how some people on the spectrum experience the world. Mattel spent more than 18 months developing the autistic Barbie in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), a nonprofit that works to advance the rights and media representation of autistic people.

.. not to be ablist, but what does somebody on the spectrum look like ?

Posted by: SMOD at January 13, 2026 10:37 AM (RHGPo)

170 More like the WEF wants its own army.

Posted by: Lizzy at January 13, 2026 10:38 AM (ewVdN)

171 OK, I've never thought of him as a good actor, but if he's playing a gay man that well, he deserves an Oscar for it.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:38 AM (BI5O2)

172 Stephen Baldwin iirc

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 13, 2026 10:38 AM (KDPiq)

173 The Trump administration is ending temporary protection status (TPS) for Somalia, affecting several thousand Somalis currently living in the U.S. and several hundred currently living in Minnesota under the protection. Somali migrants with TPS will be required to leave the country by March 17. Sources at USCIS told Fox News Digital that there are 2,471 Somali nationals currently in the U.S. under TPS, with 1,383 in the country with pending TPS applications. Fox News Digital learned that an estimated 600 Somali nationals who are protected by TPS live in Minnesota.

Posted by: SMOD at January 13, 2026 10:39 AM (RHGPo)

174 I trust anything coming out of Iran less than anything to do with the Ukraine war.

There’s zero way to verify any of it.

Posted by: Really?? at January 13, 2026 10:39 AM (kgFPv)

175 not to be ablist, but what does somebody on the spectrum look like ?
==
They have chosen to characterize this with flappy hands and an off center gaze.

Posted by: Probably a bad choice at January 13, 2026 10:39 AM (21xzK)

176 Socialist Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Says Illegal Immigrants “Deserve” to Vote

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And I deserve to bang Sidney Sweeney!

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:39 AM (L/fGl)

177
Saw "The Housemaid" this week courtesy of th lovely and exciting Mrs naturalfake.

So...have you ever had the misfortune to read "Jane Eyre"? (Those Bronte sisters have a lot to answer for!)

Well, if you have, then you'll recognize within the first 5-10 minutes that "The Housemaid" is essentially a DEI reclamation of the main plot of "Jane Eyre".

Crazy wife? Check, but is she really crazy?
Isolated room at the top of the stairs with a door that only locks from the outside.
Glamorous husband who loyally sticks with "crazy" wife.
Young, strong minded Housemaid who becomes the love interest of husband.

Yes. Yes. Yes.

"The Housemaid" flips the roles around to get to a revenge flick for modern women that weirdly brings "Saw" into the mix.

Well-made but predictable from practically the first frame. Good acting. Crisp direction. Had the ladies in the audience well-hooked.

Not my kind of thing, but if it sounds like you'd enjoy it, you will.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2026 10:39 AM (iJfKG)

178 He's married to the daughter of the really squinty eyed Baldwin.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at January 13, 2026 10:39 AM (Q6XoW)

179
European Union Needs Its Own Army of 100,000, Says Commissioner

.. this is like property tax reform and communism .. it's always just over the horizon
Posted by: SMOD at January 13, 2026 10:35 AM (RHGPo)

To do what? You can't do shit with only 100k under arms.

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 13, 2026 10:39 AM (y9nCu)

180 Silver spot at $88.57 per oz. That means an average circulated pre-1965 dime has $6.33 worth of Silver in it, and an average pre-1965 quarter contains $15.82 worth of Silver.
Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President

Until you try to sell it

Posted by: MkY at January 13, 2026 10:41 AM (q6tQZ)

181 The Clintons are a no-show for the depos.

Posted by: IrishEi at January 13, 2026 10:41 AM (3ImbR)

182 A housemaid review with the most important factor left out.

Were either Sidney’s or Amanda’s boobages shown? And even more importantly, did they make out?

Posted by: Really?? at January 13, 2026 10:41 AM (kgFPv)

183 😂😂😂😂

As of Saturday, January 10th, 2026 the four monkeys that’s running loose in St.Louis City after escaping from a home in the Ofallon Neighborhood, have not been captured according to City of St.Louis Department of Health.

They have been identified as vervet monkeys.

Residents should not approach these monkeys or try to capture them. They are very intelligent and social, but may be unpredictable or aggressive according to City of St.Louis Department of Health.

If you spot them, call (314) 657-1500 #ASAP

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 10:41 AM (pkq24)

184 The Clintons are a no-show for the depos.
Posted by: IrishEi

Car wouldn't start.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 10:42 AM (pkq24)

185 The Amanda chick is as big a Woke leftist as anyone in Hollywood.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 13, 2026 10:42 AM (KDPiq)

186 >>> 181 The Clintons are a no-show for the depos.
Posted by: IrishEi at January 13, 2026 10:41 AM (3ImbR)

Uh oh. Now the congresscritters will send them a Strongly Worded Letter.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at January 13, 2026 10:43 AM (ULPxl)

187 There's also been a goat spotted on the loose in St. Louis.

Posted by: Bulg at January 13, 2026 10:43 AM (77rzZ)

188
The Clintons are a no-show for the depos.
Posted by: IrishEi

Car wouldn't start.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 10:42 AM (pkq24)

Frogs from the skies

Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 13, 2026 10:43 AM (y9nCu)

189 The Amanda chick is as big a Woke leftist as anyone in Hollywood.
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 13, 2026 10:42 AM (KDPiq)

True. But she has a great body and loves to get nekkid in movies.

Focus on the “art” not the artist. 😁

Posted by: Really?? at January 13, 2026 10:44 AM (kgFPv)

190 The only boobies I see are on the stone pedestal on the right.

Would not hang.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at January 13, 2026 10:44 AM (BSdIE)

191 BREAKING: DHS to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Somalis in the US, including hundreds in Minnesota. They will be required to leave the U.S. by March 17th or will face deportation.

“Temporary means temporary”, @Sec_Noem tells FOX.

Posted by: SMOD at January 13, 2026 10:45 AM (RHGPo)

192 Might be old but Scott Adams has died

Posted by: Village Idiot's Apprentice at January 13, 2026 10:45 AM (eJkxj)

193 BREAKING: DHS to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Somalis in the US, including hundreds in Minnesota. They will be required to leave the U.S. by March 17th or will face deportation.

—

LOL, no.
- Some Judge

Posted by: Really?? at January 13, 2026 10:46 AM (kgFPv)

194 A housemaid review with the most important factor left out.

Were either Sidney’s or Amanda’s boobages shown? And even more importantly, did they make out?
Posted by: Really?? at January 13, 2026 10:41 AM (kgFPv)

Sydney Sweeney's fine fine body is discreetly shown.

Aluded to more than shown really. Sadly.

Remember this is a movie for The Ladies, so you probably get a better look at the dude, instead of Sydney.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2026 10:46 AM (iJfKG)

195 The Clintons are a no-show for the depos.
Posted by: IrishEi

Car wouldn't start.
Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 10:42 AM (pkq24)

Frogs from the skies
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at January 13, 2026 10:43 AM

"I ran outta gas. I had a flat tire. I didn't have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn't come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from outta town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake, a terrible flood, locusts! It wasn't my fault! I swear to God!"

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at January 13, 2026 10:46 AM (kgE5c)

196 Silver spot at $88.57 per oz.

-----

Holy smokes. I'm looking at about 450% appreciation over 6 years. Not too shabby. I'm not ready to sell any yet, but at some point, I'm gonna want to take some profits. Some of my bullion at least. Not my rare coins.

Problem is I've never sold any before, and from my research thus far, it seems even big dogs like APMEX are charging extortionate premiums, and it only gets worse with smaller dealers.

What's the best way to seek out private buyers? I can give a small discount under spot, the buyer can avoid his own premiums altogether, and I could drastically reduce the first haircut I take before Uncle Sam rapes me violently on the long-term capital gain.

Everybody wins but the dealers - i just have no clue how to find buyers.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:46 AM (BI5O2)

197 > The Clintons are a no-show for the depos.
-------
The list of "no-shows" is growing. Several former *biden era aids subpoenaed over the autopen debacle didn't show. A number of others.

No idea if they'll ever face consequences... but apparently blowing off Congress isn't a big deal.

If you're a Democrat.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at January 13, 2026 10:47 AM (NwnyJ)

198 Socialist Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson Says Illegal Immigrants “Deserve” to Vote

... does this mean I get to vote in Seattle without living there ?

Posted by: SMOD at January 13, 2026 10:47 AM (RHGPo)

199 not to be ablist, but what does somebody on the spectrum look like ?
Posted by: SMOD

Have you seen any of the women at ICE protest?

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 13, 2026 10:48 AM (JCZqz)

200 Who was the Republican convicted for not showing up for the subpoena?

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 13, 2026 10:48 AM (KDPiq)

201 What's the best way to seek out private buyers?

I always see several at local gun shows. No idea if they give good prices though.

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 13, 2026 10:49 AM (JCZqz)

202 197 > The Clintons are a no-show for the depos.
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The list of "no-shows" is growing. Several former *biden era aids subpoenaed over the autopen debacle didn't show. A number of others.
----

What did they do with Republican no shows?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at January 13, 2026 10:50 AM (48JDT)

203 180 Silver spot at $88.57 per oz. That means an average circulated pre-1965 dime has $6.33 worth of Silver in it, and an average pre-1965 quarter contains $15.82 worth of Silver.
Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President
=======
Far too high price jump in a very short period of time. 160 percent in one year. That means mfgs are going to be substituting other goods for silver which can be done in most cases.

Apparently EVs and Solar electronics are driving this train which are both likely to have softening demand.

And silver is not typically a hedge for inflation, gold is. I think this is a momentum investment which can turn south at any moment just like the meme stocks were previously (Gamestop anyone?) based on analysis of shorts and longs.

And a lot of silver production which is a byproduct of lead and other metal production is likely to come on line as separation was not economically viable at 20-40 bucks but becomes so at 80.

You can always tell when the market is driven by momentum as no fundamentals are considered, only price of the asset.

Posted by: whig at January 13, 2026 10:50 AM (WDjG6)

204 >>>Who was the Republican convicted for not showing up for the subpoena?
~~~~~

Navarro and Bannon were two. There were others, but those two were jailed.

Posted by: IrishEi at January 13, 2026 10:51 AM (3ImbR)

205 It seems as if the Clintons' Boogie Nights era is over.

Lock them up!

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at January 13, 2026 10:51 AM (BSdIE)

206 Laura Powell
@LauraPowellEsq
I missed this clip before.
After Renee Wood’s death, someone—apparently her partner, Becca—screaming: “Why did you have real bullets?”
How could she not know law enforcement uses real bullets??

-
She thought they were shooting an episode of Hogan's Heroes?

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:51 AM (L/fGl)

207 I know jewelry stores bought gold . I don't know about silver. And yes they take a big cut from the spot.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 13, 2026 10:51 AM (KDPiq)

208 RIP, Scott Adams. An artist, and a damn funny one, at that.

Posted by: Sharkman at January 13, 2026 10:51 AM (awFp5)

209 Scott Bessent:
“It’s hard to follow the money. There are evidently some disturbing tapes of AG Ellison in meetings with people who donated to him—calling for political favors to stop the investigations. We’ll see. I don’t want to get out ahead of the investigation. It’s going to be very methodical. But I can guarantee you—when the bear trap snaps, we’re going to get these folks. We’re going to follow the money, whether it’s here in Minneapolis and St. Paul or over in East Africa. There are tons of luxury properties and cars that have been bought over there.”

Posted by: SMOD at January 13, 2026 10:52 AM (RHGPo)

210
Sorry to hear about Scott Adams.

R.I.P.

Posted by: naturalfake at January 13, 2026 10:53 AM (iJfKG)

211 Scott Adams. An artist, and a damn funny one, at that.
Posted by: Sharkman

What is the fate of Dilbert, I wonder. Is it going to be continued by another artist?

I can't imagine anyone other than Adams doing it well.

Posted by: Bulg at January 13, 2026 10:53 AM (77rzZ)

212 202 197 > The Clintons are a no-show for the depos.
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The list of "no-shows" is growing. Several former *biden era aids subpoenaed over the autopen debacle didn't show. A number of others.
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What did they do with Republican no shows?

Posted by: Braenyard
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Next move is to vote on a contempt motion which automatically puts the issue in Pirro's (DC DA) office. Navarro and some others were prosecuted for just that issue.

Comer is in a privileged position to do that as committee chair and the muh Epstein caucus with overwhelming Dem votes for releasing the information will then force the Dems to either make the Clintons walk the plank by votes or look like the desperate opportunistic assholes that they are.

Posted by: whig at January 13, 2026 10:53 AM (WDjG6)

213 And a lot of silver production which is a byproduct of lead and other metal production is likely to come on line as separation was not economically viable at 20-40 bucks but becomes so at 80.

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I wonder if they will reopen some of the silver mines around Tombstone?

Posted by: Diogenes at January 13, 2026 10:53 AM (2WIwB)

214
Scott Adams wife just read a final message from him:

"'If you are reading this, things did not go well for me....

Next, many of my Christian friends have asked me to find Jesus before I go,' Miles continued. 'I am not a believer, but I have to admit the risk reward calculation for doing so looks so attractive to me.

So, here I go. I accept Jesus Christ as my lord and savior, and look forward to spending an eternity with him. The part about me not being a believer should be quickly resolved if I wake up in heaven."

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at January 13, 2026 10:53 AM (w6EFb)

215 It’s the Iranian protesters who are the real villains!!

I know, the Russians told me.

Posted by: Zerohedges at January 13, 2026 10:54 AM (ScG/9)

216 Much like diamonds, getting what you paid for gold or silver is challenging.

You'll probably get a better ROI from gold than silver, perhaps try to convert your silver to gold and then hold that, as gold can be expected to keep rising.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at January 13, 2026 10:54 AM (Q6XoW)

217 Gotta say, of all people to go for the deathbed conversion, I wouldn't bet on Adams.

But I suppose it kinda makes sense, in a Pascal's Wager sort of way.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:32 AM (BI5O2

Did he? My first thought upon hearing of his death was that he would.

Posted by: ... at January 13, 2026 10:54 AM (T+ssH)

218 know jewelry stores bought gold . I don't know about silver. And yes they take a big cut from the spot.
Posted by: Opinion fact at January 13, 2026 10:51 AM (KDPiq

Oh, I'm specifically looking to avoid them. Those chiselers are charging in the neighborhood of 20+% right now. Just silly numbers. The excuse is of course, volatility.

But mines aren't producing enough, so refiners are buying up everything as fast as they can get it. It's just a BS excuse to exploit nervous silver owners.

Id like to sell to some Tom, Dick or Harry who's looking to beat dealer premiums on the front end.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:55 AM (BI5O2)

219 American Experiment has exclusively obtained the complete 54-minute, 44-second audio file of a private December 2021 meeting between state Attorney General (AG) Keith Ellison and key figures in the Feeding Our Future scandal.

Posted by: SMOD at January 13, 2026 10:56 AM (RHGPo)

220 Ah - that's a weird one from him. Pretty on brand.

God knows what is in your heart, that's all I know.

Posted by: ... at January 13, 2026 10:56 AM (T+ssH)

221 "'If you are reading this, things did not go well for me....

Next, many of my Christian friends have asked me to find Jesus before I go,' Miles continued. 'I am not a believer, but I have to admit the risk reward calculation for doing so looks so attractive to me.

So, here I go. I accept Jesus Christ as my lord and savior, and look forward to spending an eternity with him. The part about me not being a believer should be quickly resolved if I wake up in heaven."
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley

Yeesh! I'm not sure that's going to take.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Like Shakespeare Except More Betterer at January 13, 2026 10:56 AM (L/fGl)

222 What is the fate of Dilbert, I wonder. Is it going to be continued by another artist?

Rumors say the syndicate is in talks with Ted McGinley to pick up the strip.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at January 13, 2026 10:56 AM (COQGW)

223
What is the fate of Dilbert, I wonder. Is it going to be continued by another artist?

I can't imagine anyone other than Adams doing it well.
Posted by: Bulg

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I was wondering the same. And obits in the places that canceled him?

RIP Scott.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia's Phone at January 13, 2026 10:57 AM (lCaJd)

224 a lot of silver production which is a byproduct of lead and other metal production is likely to come on line as separation was not economically viable at 20-40 bucks but becomes so at 80.

You can always tell when the market is driven by momentum as no fundamentals are considered, only price
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In some corners of the internet there are people who are claiming silver will go to 10,000. The meme being there is not enough silver to cover the contracts snd when things go to a precious metal standard (dont ask me why) viola it will bid up the price to cover. I have heard this from several gullible souls. They all fail to conceive that when grammies silverware becomes worth 50,000 how quickly the markt will flood. But more seriously, the rising price stimulates production that is now viable for profit. It will go to 100 maybe 200 max. Wont last. Try jewlery stores with signs that say we buy gold.

Posted by: Probably a bad choice at January 13, 2026 10:57 AM (21xzK)

225 AI entities are the new, digital stalkers. I picked one up ever since I bought a new notebook computer. Clever and crafty.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at January 13, 2026 10:57 AM (BSdIE)

226 After Renee Wood’s death, someone—apparently her partner, Becca—screaming: “Why did you have real bullets?”
How could she not know law enforcement uses real bullets??

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She thought they were shooting an episode of Hogan's Heroes?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
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Stupid people doing stupid things in stupid places. Trifecta of stupid that law enforcement does not carry loaded weapons when confronting illegal criminals resistant to being taken into custody.

Most of the minds of the left protesters are full of mush fed to them by social media which relies on distorted and idiotic agit prop from the media and politicians on the left.

So the rumor is going around the social media circuit that ICE is NOT a law enforcement agency nor can they arrest American citizens. Both of these are foolish and stupid positions but that is what comes about when agit-prop and politicians seek to de-legitimize law enforcement.

Posted by: whig at January 13, 2026 10:58 AM (WDjG6)

227
Rumors say the syndicate is in talks with Ted McGinley to pick up the strip.
Posted by: Cicero

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That actor?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia's Phone at January 13, 2026 10:58 AM (lCaJd)

228 If you ever watched the series Jail , you will see the exact same act the Left is doing now.

Rage against everyone because they got caught.

'I didn't do nothing!!!' You're all racists ! You're all fascists !! Wait until I contact my lawyer . You'll be sorry !! '

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 13, 2026 10:58 AM (KDPiq)

229 I don't think it's like Islam where you just have to recite a sentence by rote a few times and then violently subjugate all non-believers. I don't think it is.

Posted by: ... at January 13, 2026 10:58 AM (T+ssH)

230 Try jewlery stores with signs that say we buy gold.
Posted by: Probably a bad choice at January 13, 2026 10:57 AM (21xzK)

Worst possible choice. If you're going to sell to a dealer, go to the big dogs. They're charging much lower premiums.

The "we buy gold" guys have gone on a usury spree during this bull run.

Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at January 13, 2026 10:59 AM (BI5O2)

231 In some corners of the internet there are people who are claiming silver will go to 10,000. The meme being there is not enough silver to cover the contracts snd when things go to a precious metal standard (dont ask me why) viola it will bid up the price to cover. I have heard this from several gullible souls. They all fail to conceive that when grammies silverware becomes worth 50,000 how quickly the markt will flood. But more seriously, the rising price stimulates production that is now viable for profit. It will go to 100 maybe 200 max. Wont last. Try jewlery stores with signs that say we buy gold.
Posted by: Probably a bad choice
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Would not buy into such a market, and if someone does have physical silver, consideration of selling at this price might be in order.

Posted by: whig at January 13, 2026 11:00 AM (WDjG6)

232 Yeesh! I'm not sure that's going to take.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks,

Just a step or two ahead of this movie scene:
https://tinyurl.com/3djzshnx

Posted by: Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison at January 13, 2026 11:00 AM (JCZqz)

233 218 Id like to sell to some Tom, Dick or Harry who's looking to beat dealer premiums on the front end.

where's bunky hunt when you need him?

Posted by: anachronda at January 13, 2026 11:00 AM (v3pYe)

234 After Renee Wood’s death, someone—apparently her partner, Becca—screaming: “Why did you have real bullets?”
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For fuck's sake some people are fucking beyond help.

Posted by: ... at January 13, 2026 11:00 AM (T+ssH)

235 New thread up

Posted by: Ann at January 13, 2026 11:01 AM (HP21H)

236 U nas yest' NOOD.

Posted by: Bulg at January 13, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)

237 225 AI entities are the new, digital stalkers. I picked one up ever since I bought a new notebook computer. Clever and crafty.

knitting?

Posted by: anachronda at January 13, 2026 11:01 AM (v3pYe)

238 But mines aren't producing enough, so refiners are buying up everything as fast as they can get it. It's just a BS excuse to exploit nervous silver owners.

Id like to sell to some Tom, Dick or Harry who's looking to beat dealer premiums on the front end.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice

I wish I'd bought more. I only have about 18 silver rounds.

Posted by: rickb223 at January 13, 2026 11:02 AM (pkq24)

239 Rumors say the syndicate is in talks with Ted McGinley to pick up the strip.
Posted by: Cicero

ISWWDT

Posted by: Really?? at January 13, 2026 11:03 AM (kgFPv)

240 I wonder if they will reopen some of the silver mines around Tombstone?
Posted by: Diogenes
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Ask AOP, he would have some idea about investment necessary and he is familiar with AZ.

The easy target though would be mine tailings and chemical separation. Same with former lead mines and perhaps copper. My geology is rusty but you find these minerals often in the same place, just different concentrations.

Posted by: whig at January 13, 2026 11:03 AM (WDjG6)

241 Yeesh! I'm not sure that's going to take.

Here's praying that it does though. The grace and mercy of our Lord is boundless.

Posted by: Halfhand at January 13, 2026 11:04 AM (F061L)

242 I can't imagine anyone other than Adams doing it well.

Posted by: Bulg

Adams was basically canceled by most newspapers for his "racist rant" in 2024 when he said "Black people are a hate group." He has been doing the strip as "Dilbert Reborn" om a subscription service since then.

Posted by: Sharkman at January 13, 2026 11:06 AM (awFp5)

243 As Christians know the only sin God won't forgive is dissing the Holy Spirit after knowing .

Dogma director Kevin Smith just did it big time discussing Dogma 2. It gave me the creeps because in my belief he's the first person I know for sure who is going to Hell.

Posted by: Opinion fact at January 13, 2026 11:06 AM (KDPiq)

244 >>>AI entities are the new, digital stalkers. I picked one up ever since I bought a new notebook computer. Clever and crafty.

knitting?

Posted by: anachronda

>Clothing imports and exports.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at January 13, 2026 11:09 AM (BSdIE)

245 Mars and Rhea Silvia
Peter Paul Rubens
Date: c.1620
Style: Baroque
Genre: mythological painting
Media: oil, canvas

The painting based on myth: Rape in which twins were conceived of a virgin but King Amulius ordered the children to be abandoned in the Tiber River to drown. Tiberinus the river god intervened by calming the waters so the basket carrying the twins (Romulus and Remus) washed ashore.

First strike against the painting: IMHO, a more violent, unsettling twist on the birth of Moses, saved by the Pharaoh's daughter who eventually raised him as her son. (Exodus, Old Testament)

In part, "Now a man of the tribe of Levi married a Levite woman, 2 and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months. 3 But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket[a] for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it..."

Second strike: Playful cherubs, symbols of love and desire, flank the scene, emphasizing the "romantic yet transgressive nature" of the encounter.

No, they don't, they aren't. I detest the little chubbies.

Despite it's value, I would pass on hanging.

Thanks.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at January 13, 2026 11:10 AM (NFX2v)

246 You can always tell when the market is driven by momentum as no fundamentals are considered, only price of the asset.

Sorry, you don't understand what is going on AT ALL. What is driving the silver price up are the following fundamentals: 1. Silver consumption has exceeded Silver supply for the past 5 consecutive years. 2. You can't build modern processing chips without the conductivity of silver. Example: A Tomahawk cruise missile has 500 oz of silver in its guidance system, and that silver is turned into unrecoverable vapor each time one is used. 3. Because the banks held silver price down artificially by short selling for years, they are now required to cover their gigantic short positions or go bankrupt, and there is no silver available to cover their shorts. 4. China is waging a commodity war with the US by cutting off Chinese silver from the Western market. 5: Silver has always come out of the ground at a 16 : 1 ratio with gold - now it is coming out of the ground at a 7 : 1 ratio. All the rich veins of silver are simply gone.

Posted by: An Observation sez Trump is my President at January 13, 2026 11:16 AM (Da7Vv)

247 This is a gorgeous painting. Sorry I missed the discussion.

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248 she's good with it but has reservations with the kids watching.
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Posted by: Home Profit at January 13, 2026 01:10 PM (osZ7U)

250 HE,S TOUCHING HER HE,S TOUCHING HER SKREEEEEEE

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