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Thursday Overnight Open Thread - February 5, 2026 [Doof]
Snowy, wooden bridge - Stare Juchy, Poland
Moron worthy behavior.
This guy with the Trump 2028 hat and the megaphone is WINNING.
— Mila Joy (@Milajoy) February 4, 2026
The left tries everything, but nothing silences him. pic.twitter.com/A9ryg7KHFo
An Ogdensburg taxidermist has completed restoration work on the oldest creature of his career: a muskie caught in 1918 by a 92-year-old woman. The 50-inch fish was originally caught by Margaret Harden just off Wellesley Island. The catch made the newspaper at the time. Captivated by the story, Frances O’Tool commissioned the restoration. “At 92, I just thought that was gumption and it’s a very, very fun story,” O’Tool said. O’Tool received the muskie from a family friend who was one of Harden’s descendants. Time had taken its toll on the mounted fish. “It was sagging. It was discolored. It looked like a big sweatsock kind of,” O’Tool said.TV news segment video at the link. ----- From fish to Florida
In the annals of record-breaking animals, there is big, and then there is Florida python big. Leave it to a professional python hunter to encounter one of the more impressive specimens in the history of the Sunshine State. Capturing this creature required a hard-fought battle, during which a professional python hunter was dragged over an anthill. Some people may even consider this an injustice. The truth, however, requires an understanding of the Florida Everglades, the invasive species that have taken over its ecosystem, and the people who answer the call to combat a problem that is growing out of control. Let’s learn more about Carl Jackson and how his foray into the Everglades in search of one particular invasive species led him to capture the second-largest python ever found in Florida’s history. *** Carl Jackson is one of the few people in Florida equipped for dealing with these massive, monstrous invasive snakes. He is a licensed, full-time python hunter with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Jackson was on assignment in the Everglades on the afternoon of January 13 when he came across a sizable specimen. As reported by USA Today, Jackson was traveling on Turner River Road in Big Cypress National Park when he saw a Burmese python’s tracks snaking across the road. Jackson assumed they were from a smaller python, perhaps eight or nine feet long. Jackson headed into the vegetation to get a closer look. He told the Naples Daily News, “I go in [to the bushes] and walk around, and I see a head.” In an instant, Jackson knew he was dealing with a much larger snake than he expected. He started wrestling with it, but the snake easily dragged him back over a red-and-black anthill. He said, “It was like riding a slow horse. It was insane.”Long article at the link. Check out the whole thing. ----- Both of these articles hit my feed today. I have no idea if they're directly related. Probably. I just can't bring myself to read about these boondoggles. Maybe one of you will read them and give us an overview? Engineers confirm construction has begun on a vast underwater rail line designed to link entire continents through a deep-sea tunnel
Bold vision or reckless fantasy: engineers race to build a high-speed train under the ocean, promising to link two continents in minutes and split public opinion
I'm reminded of this tune from the early 80s. Solo work from Donald Fagen (of Steely Dan). "On that train all graphite and glitter
Undersea by rail
Ninety minutes from New York to Paris"
What's the common thread / common meaning / common leitmotif?
Comments
(Jump to bottom of comments)You're shaking my confidence daily
Since she got referenced a few times last thread:
https://bit.ly/amelia-memes-01
https://bit.ly/amelia-memes-02
Next one under construction.
Posted by: mindful webworker - learn to link lesson #32 at February 05, 2026 10:02 PM (/4mOE)
Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at February 05, 2026 10:02 PM (t/Eo5)
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at February 05, 2026 10:03 PM (dhHpw)
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 05, 2026 10:04 PM (H/suN)
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 05, 2026 10:04 PM (zZu0s)
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 05, 2026 10:05 PM (JbyEi)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 05, 2026 10:05 PM (lpTXP)
Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at February 05, 2026 10:05 PM (9NN0K)
Posted by: The Paolo at February 05, 2026 10:06 PM (JkO4W)
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The Goldilocks whelm!
Not overwhelming or underwhelming, but just the right level of whelming.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 05, 2026 10:06 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: Gil Bates at February 05, 2026 10:06 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 05, 2026 10:06 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: gKWVE at February 05, 2026 10:06 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at February 05, 2026 10:06 PM (e8IPH)
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at February 05, 2026 10:07 PM (SRRAx)
ONT!
Posted by: Zeera , Damn Right I voted for all of this! at February 05, 2026 10:02 PM (t/Eo5)
3 Hello, ONT!
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at February 05, 2026 10:03 PM (dhHpw)
4 Howdy Doof!
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 05, 2026 10:04 PM (H/suN)
5 Thanks for the ONT.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 05, 2026 10:04 PM (zZu0s)
Greetings to you all!
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:07 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 05, 2026 10:08 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 05, 2026 10:05 PM (JbyEi)
7 I'm going with mullets as the theme
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 05, 2026 10:05 PM (lpTXP)
Not what I was going for, but I see your points!
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:08 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 05, 2026 10:09 PM (jtM2q)
Not overwhelming or underwhelming, but just the right level of whelming.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 05, 2026 10:06 PM (ESVrU)
See also - "rated". Not overrated or underrated.
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:09 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at February 05, 2026 10:09 PM (wBh67)
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:10 PM (L6F6A)
Posted by: San Franpsycho
Well, the Pythongorean Theorem is right out.
Posted by: no math! at February 05, 2026 10:10 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 05, 2026 10:06 PM (RIvkX)
Howdy SF.
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:10 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: mindful webworker - Rod Stewart is uncanny valley stuff at February 05, 2026 10:11 PM (/4mOE)
Posted by: Gil Bates at February 05, 2026 10:06 PM (gKWVE)
Go rolling around in an inner city dumpster for a few minutes, you'll have a rash in no time.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:11 PM (L6F6A)
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:10 PM (L6F6A)
Which one? Cuz I'll fight you for 90s Kathy Ireland or Elle McPherson!
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:11 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: LRob in OK at February 05, 2026 10:11 PM (47diA)
Posted by: San Franpsycho
The Paolo, how you say, did not this fact know.
Posted by: The Paolo at February 05, 2026 10:11 PM (cYBz/)
Posted by: Cow Demon at February 05, 2026 10:12 PM (hJH5n)
Posted by: Piper at February 05, 2026 10:13 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:10 PM (L6F6A)
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Did your wife find out?
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 05, 2026 10:13 PM (H/suN)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 05, 2026 10:13 PM (8zz6B)
This is the man who sang "If you want my body and you think I'm sexy, Come on, sugar, let me know."
Wow. Really amazing.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 05, 2026 10:13 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Great Snakes at February 05, 2026 10:14 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:14 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: tankdemon
It was Morgan Fairchild, right?
Or ChristyBlinkey?
Posted by: mindful webworker - yeah, that's the ticket at February 05, 2026 10:14 PM (/4mOE)
Ok, Florida has no giant reptiles and insects other than alligators, crocodiles and 10 foot long pythons that live by red anthills that will bite your ass off and leave you with a burning rash.
But those are in every state. Like snow.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 10:15 PM (viF8m)
That snek looks pretty scary to me. I sure wouldn't go tromping around the Everglades in hopes of finding something that large.
Nice photo up top. We haven't seen snow like that since... last year. Still hoping for some decent snowfall but I doubt this is our year for it.
Posted by: Legally Sufficient at February 05, 2026 10:16 PM (kB9dk)
Posted by: Rex B at February 05, 2026 10:16 PM (GI9/m)
Posted by: Rex B at February 05, 2026 10:16 PM (GI9/m)
Media when they lose their jobs: OH THE HUMANITY
Everyone else in response: Yes, very sad. Anyway...
https://is.gd/7uQRXt
Posted by: Archimedes at February 05, 2026 10:16 PM (Riz8t)
"Engineers confirm construction has begun on a vast underwater rail line designed to link entire continents through a deep-sea tunnel"
I was right!!
Posted by: Joe Fingers Biden at February 05, 2026 10:16 PM (6bZdt)
Posted by: Piper at February 05, 2026 10:13 PM (Wmg4n)
Sadz
Posted by: Zombie Ken Stabler at February 05, 2026 10:16 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: Piper at February 05, 2026 10:13 PM (Wmg4n)
I'm sure it's well and truly dead now, and its hide parcelled out to Texas bootmakers.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 05, 2026 10:16 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Lowered Expectations at February 05, 2026 10:16 PM (oftw2)
T'anks for I.G.Y. Many moons ago, I heard it played on a friends new stereo ... with Infinity speakers.
Nuff said.
Posted by: Adriane the Less then Optimumly Motivated Critic . . . at February 05, 2026 10:16 PM (3ZUWJ)
Posted by: pawn at February 05, 2026 10:17 PM (uvB+6)
Posted by: LRob in OK at February 05, 2026 10:17 PM (47diA)
“It was sagging. It was discolored. It looked like a big sweatsock kind of,” O’Tool said.
That right there is some high praise for Nancy Pelosi!
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 05, 2026 10:17 PM (xG4kz)
But those are in every state. Like snow.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 10:15 PM (viF8m)
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A 10-foot python is bad enough, but one that's smart enough to roll you around in fire ants that will tenderize you first? No thanks.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 05, 2026 10:17 PM (ESVrU)
This is the man who sang "If you want my body and you think I'm sexy, Come on, sugar, let me know."
Wow. Really amazing.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 05, 2026 10:13 PM (RIvkX)
Yeah, true, but 'Hot Legs' is a rocker. From the opening riff.
Posted by: RickZ at February 05, 2026 10:17 PM (gKDq2)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 05, 2026 10:18 PM (0KSrI)
Posted by: Great Snakes at February 05, 2026 10:14 PM (oftw2)
Pastor or not - If he didn't say "'scuse me while I whip this out" then he's lame!
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:18 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:11 PM (QMAsf)
I was thinking Paulina Porizkova, Christie Brinkley, or Britt Ekland.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:18 PM (L6F6A)
"U.S. President Donald Trump is planning to increase beef imports as part of a trade deal with Argentina, according to Politico."
Posted by: runner at February 05, 2026 10:18 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 05, 2026 10:19 PM (H/suN)
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at February 05, 2026 10:19 PM (w/O5Q)
"Engineers confirm construction has begun on a vast underwater rail line designed to link entire continents through a deep-sea tunnel"
I was right!!
Posted by: Joe Fingers Biden at February 05, 2026 10:16 PM (6bZdt)
They are awfully coy about exactly where the alleged construction is happening, If its across the straits of Gibraltar, I would not call it "vast". Maybe "half -vast".
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 05, 2026 10:19 PM (8zz6B)
Did your wife find out?
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 05, 2026 10:13 PM (H/suN)
Shhhhhhh!
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:19 PM (L6F6A)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 05, 2026 10:18 PM (0KSrI)
Hugs to you, my friend!!
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:19 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: runner at February 05, 2026 10:19 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: mindful webworker - Mounted Python's flying circus at February 05, 2026 10:19 PM (/4mOE)
Adam Carolla calls it "Little Girl Rock"
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 05, 2026 10:20 PM (RIvkX)
It is National Farting day! I cannot believe this entire ONT is not in dedication of this momentous occasion. We could have had a flag designing contest and everything!
Posted by: Piper at February 05, 2026 10:20 PM (Wmg4n)
Posted by: Great Snakes
Very highly, likely, probably an African rock python: a very much more aggressive beast than the Burmese.
Posted by: Adriane the Less then Optimumly Motivated Critic . . . at February 05, 2026 10:20 PM (3ZUWJ)
Posted by: Country Comfort On Same Album at February 05, 2026 10:20 PM (oftw2)
He unrolled a python skin about 25 feet long down the center aisle.
Posted by: Great Snakes
And then all y'all played a pickup game of Twister on it, amirite?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 05, 2026 10:20 PM (xG4kz)
Posted by: TRex - whelmed dino at February 05, 2026 10:20 PM (orWCi)
Posted by: runner at February 05, 2026 10:18 PM (g47mK)
As long as it's not just Argentine canned corned beef.
If they can import steaks and the like, I'm sure I couldn't afford it but would love to.
Posted by: RickZ at February 05, 2026 10:20 PM (gKDq2)
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 10:21 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:18 PM (L6F6A)
Rachel Hunter has entered the chat
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:21 PM (QMAsf)
Guys who spend a couple of hours a day at their hairdressers.
Posted by: buddhaha at February 05, 2026 10:21 PM (36QIT)
Posted by: Texican ette at February 05, 2026 10:22 PM (SNf74)
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at February 05, 2026 10:19 PM (w/O5Q)
I thought the Bunnymen were from Liverpool.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:22 PM (L6F6A)
It is National Farting day! I cannot believe this entire ONT is not in dedication of this momentous occasion. We could have had a flag designing contest and everything!
Posted by: Piper at February 05, 2026 10:20 PM (Wmg4n)
I denounce myself. After pulling my finger.
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:22 PM (QMAsf)
But you could get cavalry across it.
Posted by: GWB at February 05, 2026 10:23 PM (9wagi)
Posted by: Doof
I was thinking Paulina Porizkova, Christie Brinkley, or Britt Ekland.
Posted by: tankdemon
Paulina! She married Ric Ocasek, who was honestly uglier than me. Gave me hope.
Posted by: mikeski at February 05, 2026 10:24 PM (VHUov)
for this special day
Posted by: gKWVE at February 05, 2026 10:24 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: runner
Defy government favoritism of furrin cow. Buy good old Oklahoma beef.
🤠
(Looks at pasture with a herd of black angus. Sees nothing. It's dark out there.)
Posted by: mindful webworker - Mounted Python's flying circus at February 05, 2026 10:24 PM (/4mOE)
Posted by: TRex - whelmed dino at February 05, 2026 10:20 PM (orWCi)
Dino!
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:24 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: No Step On Snek at February 05, 2026 10:24 PM (oftw2)
Try Pymatuning Lake, or Conneaut Lake in Pennsylvania.
The Allegheny river isn't too shabby either.
Posted by: browndog keeps his feet in the boat at February 05, 2026 10:25 PM (3sXRv)
Pass. Different continents are often on different continental plates.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at February 05, 2026 10:25 PM (w/O5Q)
How about these airliners maintain their regular fleet before they go all crazy balls with the fancy tech?
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 05, 2026 10:25 PM (TOSLe)
Watch: the underground / underwater railway tunnel connecting to Asia will be a tunnel beneath the Ural Mountains, the traditional boundary between Europe and Asia.
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) at February 05, 2026 10:25 PM (xG4kz)
But you could get cavalry across it.
Posted by: GWB at February 05, 2026 10:23 PM (9wagi)
As long as they broke step.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 05, 2026 10:25 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:21 PM (QMAsf)
I never considered Stewart a decent singer, and he is one pimple away from being ugly, but his lucknwith the ladies made the Paolo seem celibate. It must be his model trains.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:25 PM (L6F6A)
Posted by: LRob in OK at February 05, 2026 10:26 PM (47diA)
Americans across the political and racial spectrum overwhelmingly support voter ID, at a rate of about 80% in favor.
John Thune desperately needs excuses to ignore the opinions of the overwhelming majority of Americans.
Won't you help? Send John Thune, John Cornyn and RINO, Inc. your list of reasons for continuing to enable voting fraud. Because without vote fraud, Republicans might see such strong majorities that they'd feel obligated to actually do something for America.
Posted by: Sam Adams at February 05, 2026 10:26 PM (X+xvk)
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 05, 2026 10:26 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: mikeski at February 05, 2026 10:24 PM (VHUov)
You're orbiting the leitmotif.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:27 PM (L6F6A)
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:10 PM (L6F6A)
Which one? Cuz I'll fight you for 90s Kathy Ireland or Elle McPherson!
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:11 PM (QMAsf)
Dibs on Paulina Porizkova.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 05, 2026 10:27 PM (ExV1e)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
-----
Even less impressive:
The Bosforus.
It's underwater and "connecting continents!"
Posted by: buddhaha at February 05, 2026 10:27 PM (36QIT)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 05, 2026 10:27 PM (lpTXP)
Australia gets a lot of hype for things that want to kill you but I'd give the crown to the Amazon region of Brazil even over Africa. Even the flora wants a piece of your ass there.
The tropics are a blast but keep your head on a swivel.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 10:28 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
If I win the lottery, I'm bringing back the Zeppelin.
.
.
.
with more fire extinguishers ...
Posted by: Adriane the Less then Optimumly Motivated Critic . . . at February 05, 2026 10:28 PM (3ZUWJ)
Pass. Different continents are often on different continental plates.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls
We'll just put a couple accordion-pleated canvas sections in the tunnel right over the fault line. No problem.
Posted by: a tunnel engineer, new hire from OceanGate at February 05, 2026 10:29 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 05, 2026 10:29 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: buddhaha at February 05, 2026 10:29 PM (36QIT)
Posted by: nurse ratched at February 05, 2026 10:29 PM (IhIKR)
Posted by: Comrade Flounder, Disinformation Demon at February 05, 2026 10:30 PM (dK+Kv)
Posted by: Ben Had at February 05, 2026 10:30 PM (0KSrI)
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at February 05, 2026 10:25 PM (w/O5Q)
Funny how that works.
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at February 05, 2026 10:30 PM (zZu0s)
I've had an overwhelming day and will strive for whelm tomorrow.
Thanks for the ONT and the smile. I appreciate it.
Posted by: ChE99 at February 05, 2026 10:30 PM (4HZWl)
The tropics are a blast but keep your head on a swivel.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 10:28 PM (viF8m)
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Oh, Australia has quite a few plants and trees that will make your life hell.
The gympie-gympie tree, for example...
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at February 05, 2026 10:31 PM (ESVrU)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 05, 2026 10:27 PM (lpTXP)
I was going for vocalists who married supermodels. The "weird looking" and "80s" things are just bonus descriptors.
*tosses a Club ONT restroom token to Mary*
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:31 PM (QMAsf)
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 10:33 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: pawn at February 05, 2026 10:34 PM (uvB+6)
Posted by: LRob in OK at February 05, 2026 10:26 PM (47diA)
Herpetologist.
Your comment did remind me of this song,
https://youtu.be/x6Mx5xKOMAk
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:34 PM (L6F6A)
"All of these discounts and more will be available directly to consumers starting today at TrumpRx.gov," Trump said, adding that 16 of the 17 largest pharmaceutical companies have signed on, with the remaining company expected to join.
I paid for one of those pill plans.
I. Want. My. Money. Back
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 05, 2026 10:36 PM (a0V+E)
youtu.be/tL_EIneMByU
might be a little gothic
Posted by: gKWVE at February 05, 2026 10:36 PM (gKWVE)
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Governments building massive underground tunnels definitely won't fuel any conspiracy theories.
Posted by: Methos at February 05, 2026 10:36 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 05, 2026 10:37 PM (S/Y4j)
Posted by: Reptile Dysfunction at February 05, 2026 10:38 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:31 PM (QMAsf)
*catches token*
Thanks, Doof!
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 05, 2026 10:38 PM (lpTXP)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 05, 2026 10:38 PM (S/Y4j)
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at February 05, 2026 10:38 PM (tgvbd)
Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at February 05, 2026 10:40 PM (DK5Sh)
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel
Also wimps. But less wimpy than black walnuts.
(I get to use this sock in two threads in a row. What are the odds?)
Posted by: a manchineel tree at February 05, 2026 10:40 PM (VHUov)
Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis at February 05, 2026 10:40 PM (jYRYu)
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:31 PM (QMAsf)
----
*catches token*
Thanks, Doof!
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 05, 2026 10:38 PM (lpTXP)
Treasure it.
Wear it on a chain like Al Sharpton's medallion.
Posted by: RickZ at February 05, 2026 10:41 PM (gKDq2)
youtu.be/tL_EIneMByU
might be a little gothic
Posted by: gKWVE at February 05, 2026 10:36 PM (gKWVE)
The link was to a band called She Past Away. Yes, very goth. Pretty good. The guitar riffs reminded me of the Greg Khin Band's The Breakup Song.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:42 PM (L6F6A)
Musicians' spouses? Pffft. Well, it's your quiz, Doof, but judging from the comments, it's the hair that's the common theme.
Tom Servo 6 Common Leitmotif: Bad Hair!
BarelyScaryMary 7 I'm going with mullets as the theme
mindful webworker 25 looks like "goofy hair."
buddhaha 73 Guys who spend a couple of hours a day at their hairdressers.
Democrazy FTW!
Posted by: mindful webworker - long as I can grow it my haaaaaiirrrr at February 05, 2026 10:44 PM (/4mOE)
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:31 PM (QMAsf)
*catches token*
Thanks, Doof!
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 05, 2026 10:38 PM (lpTXP)
Good job!
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:44 PM (L6F6A)
Posted by: mikeski
He made her laugh...
and could breath through his ears.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 05, 2026 10:44 PM (/lPRQ)
*tosses a Club ONT restroom token to Mary*
Posted by: Doof
Is that the one with an engraved picture of The Barrel on one side with the inscription, "Yeah, The Floor's Sticky In Here -- Don't Ask"?
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at February 05, 2026 10:44 PM (xG4kz)
Musicians' spouses? Pffft. Well, it's your quiz, Doof, but judging from the comments, it's the hair that's the common theme.
Tom Servo 6 Common Leitmotif: Bad Hair!
BarelyScaryMary 7 I'm going with mullets as the theme
mindful webworker 25 looks like "goofy hair."
buddhaha 73 Guys who spend a couple of hours a day at their hairdressers.
Democrazy FTW!
Posted by: mindful webworker - long as I can grow it my haaaaaiirrrr at February 05, 2026 10:44 PM (/4mOE)
I actually host a classic rock trivia event monthly. You sound like some of my regular contestants!
Posted by: Doof at February 05, 2026 10:47 PM (QMAsf)
--------
That was before they closed all the bathhouses.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 05, 2026 10:48 PM (+HNx/)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot
I think that inscription should be in google-translate Latin.
pavimentum glutinosum
noli rogare
Posted by: mikeski at February 05, 2026 10:48 PM (VHUov)
I bought the concept off some really weird guy with a top hat who smelled like candy. Said there were some kinks to work out. Almost killed a kid with it a while back. Although I'm pretty sure he was making that up. Who names their kid Mike TV?
He, also, told me he tried selling it one time before, but it ended badly. The guy turned into a fly. I'm not sure that's 100% truthful either. God, I hope not.
There's another bidder. Some guy named Rottenberry, or something like that. But, that guy seems a little strung out. He keeps talking about a humanoid with no emotions, pointy ears who makes gang signs with his hands. I'm guessing LSD.
Posted by: Orson at February 05, 2026 10:48 PM (dIske)
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at February 05, 2026 10:44 PM (xG4kz)
Yes! It's a big, beautiful token like you've never seen before.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 05, 2026 10:49 PM (lpTXP)
Posted by: Case at February 05, 2026 10:49 PM (E7+ue)
Posted by: LRob in OK at February 05, 2026 10:49 PM (47diA)
and could breath through his ears.
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher
I thought maybe he modeled ski-jumping suits.
Posted by: mikeski at February 05, 2026 10:50 PM (VHUov)
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I was going for vocalists with two legs...boy , was I off the mark!
Posted by: runner at February 05, 2026 10:51 PM (g47mK)
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 05, 2026 10:51 PM (JbyEi)
Posted by: Piper at February 05, 2026 10:52 PM (OoFl2)
That's it.
Women are no more complex than men. Make a woman laugh and you are halfway home. Any woman worth wanting.
Downhill sledding after that.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 10:52 PM (viF8m)
Hey! You use your word, I'll use the one I made up!
Posted by: LRob in OK at February 05, 2026 10:49 PM (47diA)
I know, herpetologist sounds more like Kamala Harris' personal physician.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:55 PM (L6F6A)
Posted by: Piper at February 05, 2026 10:52 PM (OoFl2)
Good night, Piper. I hope I sleep well too.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:56 PM (L6F6A)
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:55 PM (L6F6A)
Harris also has a hypeologist.
First presidential candidate to require a Universal Translator.
Posted by: RickZ at February 05, 2026 10:57 PM (gKDq2)
Downhill sledding after that.
Posted by: JackStraw
This is true. Hubby and I have laughed for 30 years now. Laughter, even dark comedy has gotten us through hard times. He is funny and smart. It is a good combo.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 05, 2026 10:58 PM (lpTXP)
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 05, 2026 10:59 PM (+HNx/)
He can serve and snap back. His testimony before the Financial Services committee was lit
Maxine Waters don't like the faygelehs.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 05, 2026 11:00 PM (RIvkX)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 05, 2026 11:01 PM (a0V+E)
Posted by: Willie! at February 05, 2026 11:01 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 10:55 PM (L6F6A)
Harris also has a hypeologist.
First presidential candidate to require a Universal Translator.
Posted by: RickZ at February 05, 2026 10:57 PM (gKDq2)
She needed to be followed by Gary Coleman saying, "Watchu' talkin' 'bout, Willis?"
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 05, 2026 11:02 PM (S/Y4j)
Posted by: Great Snakes
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Ride the snake.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 05, 2026 11:03 PM (a0V+E)
https://youtu.be/tgA2Ij1FWrg
Grandpa Buff is a Moron.... cracks me the hell up
Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at February 05, 2026 11:04 PM (H/suN)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 05, 2026 11:04 PM (S/Y4j)
Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at February 05, 2026 11:05 PM (/lPRQ)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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and Taquerias.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 05, 2026 11:06 PM (a0V+E)
Maxine Waters don't like the faygelehs.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at February 05, 2026 11:00 PM (RIvkX)
He was fabulous. If I were a gay man, I'd give him two snaps up.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 05, 2026 11:07 PM (lpTXP)
Posted by: exodus 21:22-25 at February 05, 2026 11:07 PM (8ZruR)
On the Beringia Express?
Posted by: Kindltot at February 05, 2026 11:08 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 05, 2026 11:10 PM (8zz6B)
Downhill sledding after that.
Posted by: JackStraw
This is true. Hubby and I have laughed for 30 years now. Laughter, even dark comedy has gotten us through hard times. He is funny and smart. It is a good combo.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 05, 2026 10:58 PM (lpTXP)
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Every day. Cannot live without laughing, loudly, without restraint. We read each others minds at this point. Hardly a day goes by that I don't make him laugh or vice versa. Granted, looks are very important, but if you are not funny, nope!
The one guy before him heard me laughing before he saw me...and said he was hooked when he met my laughing eyes.
Sometimes I wish my laugh was not as unrestrained and, well, loud. No soft chuckles. Up and down scales til completion or choke laugh. I have been assured it is not Woody Woodpecker or hyena sounding.
One of our DIL's is a soft chuckler, but laughs til she tears up. I think the baby is like this, too. Vs her big sister who laughs loudly like me. We are quite the pair when we get going.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 05, 2026 11:10 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 05, 2026 11:12 PM (WONhk)
You should be spending more time with your sailboat.
I bet she's not laughing right now because you've literally kept her tied up and not let her go out and let the wind blow in her sails and told her you were going to take her on a crazy adventure. Girls love that shit and they are built for it.
If you don't get your shit together Chad is going to swoop in and steal her heart and once the heart of a sailboat is gone you're screwed.
You owe me $10 for the counseling.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 11:12 PM (viF8m)
Gotta ask about young staffers and state legislators.
Posted by: gKWVE at February 05, 2026 11:14 PM (gKWVE)
A belt sander with an 80 grit belt usually will take care of most rashes, If it persists you could always slap a hot iron to it.
If you are a sissy there is an ointment I get smuggled out of Mexico.
My doctor checked it out and she said it is not to be used on humans.
It has been the only thing other abrasives and fire that has worked. One application once a day for two days...gone.
Dermatologist!? I don't need no stinkin' dermatologist!
Posted by: waepnedmann at February 05, 2026 11:15 PM (+zZ1/)
Posted by: I still can't think of anything at February 05, 2026 11:15 PM (G0u1d)
It will be glorious. Anyone who's seen how many rats are down in the subway tunnels when it floods understands how monumental this could be.
Posted by: Orson at February 05, 2026 11:16 PM (dIske)
..
with more fire extinguishers ...
Posted by: Adriane the Less then Optimumly Motivated Critic
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There's more helium, the govt.s being coy.
Big helium reserve in N. TX. they shut it down a couple of decades ago because nobody needed it.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 05, 2026 11:16 PM (a0V+E)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 05, 2026 10:19 PM (8zz6B)
Bering straits. It will link Russia and the US, and may require reorientation of British Columbia
Nome: The Gate of Eurasia
Posted by: Kindltot at February 05, 2026 11:16 PM (rbvCR)
Posted by: Gertie Glumm at February 05, 2026 11:18 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: Megthered at February 05, 2026 11:18 PM (IaTxe)
.
.
.
with more fire extinguishers ...
Posted by: Adriane the Less then Optimumly Motivated Critic . . . at February 05, 2026 10:28 PM (3ZUWJ)
True Fact: the Hindenberg had a smoking lounge. Original ashtrays are available on the collectors market.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at February 05, 2026 11:18 PM (w/O5Q)
If they can import steaks and the like, I'm sure I couldn't afford it but would love to.
Posted by: RickZ at February 05, 2026 10:20 PM (gKDq2)
We did a credit swap with Argentina about a year ago, so they would like to retire some of that debt, and there is only so much maté anyone can drink.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 05, 2026 11:19 PM (rbvCR)
Joan Crawford has risen from the grave > Ed Muskie has been restored from the wall
Posted by: Dark Litigator at February 05, 2026 11:19 PM (KAi1n)
Posted by: gKWVE at February 05, 2026 11:19 PM (gKWVE)
Posted by: Kratwurst at February 05, 2026 11:21 PM (fcDpY)
Big helium reserve in N. TX. they shut it down a couple of decades ago because nobody needed it.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 05, 2026 11:16 PM (a0V+E)
They are drilling helium wells in northern Arizona, And is Saskatchewan. Turn out it is not as scarce as formerly believed. And there is supposedly a hydrogen well in France.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 05, 2026 11:22 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Gertie Glumm
youtu.be/-IIKE9p5SEw
Posted by: Puddleglum at work at February 05, 2026 11:23 PM (wBh67)
Posted by: I'll Take The Stateroom at February 05, 2026 11:25 PM (oftw2)
Posted by: Methos at February 05, 2026 11:26 PM (vSvIl)
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at February 05, 2026 11:18 PM (w/O5Q)
I want one.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 05, 2026 11:26 PM (snZF9)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 05, 2026 11:27 PM (a0V+E)
Posted by: Megthered at February 05, 2026 11:18 PM (IaTxe)
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My brother was the only person on the planet I trusted to kill snakes for me. Maybe my other brother would, but this one was always unfazed.
Once my husband had been fishing with him and was standing near the boat on our lake. My bro told him, "Don't move." He then found a limb and beat the crap out of a copperhead a foot from my husband. It was lightening fast and he barely moved (I don't know where the limb came from and he probably had a gun). Stuff like that.
In college I'd be hanging out drinking beers in his boat as he fished. Taking photos and yapping. A water moccasin would appear and ugly head would swim towards us. I would lift my legs, like that would help. My brother would tell me, "It can't get in the boat with us." And we'd argue because I said it could. Then he said he'd kill it and I got over it.
I am positive it could get in the boat if it was only me out there...this is how much I hate them. All of them. I don't care what kind they are.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 05, 2026 11:27 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: I'll Take The Stateroom
Winston Churchill.
Posted by: Cucker Tarlson at February 05, 2026 11:28 PM (wBh67)
Don't they have alligators in NYC? I:ve always heard they did.I think I saw an episode of Barney Miller where the cops came across one.
Posted by: Case
Yes. The Mole.
www.imdb.com/title/tt0519129
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 05, 2026 11:28 PM (Cqx++)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 05, 2026 11:28 PM (a0V+E)
Posted by: Piper at February 05, 2026 10:52 PM (OoFl2)
There will be laughter at my funeral.
Probably as a result of somebody trying to explain the circumstances of my death.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 11:29 PM (L6F6A)
Posted by: mikeski
He made her laugh...
and could breath through his ears.
And was the leader of a band that sold a LOT of records... in the period when that really dragged in the bucks
Posted by: Azjaeger at February 05, 2026 11:30 PM (3/XaG)
If I'm walking the property and see a venomous snake, they probably get a pass, as I'm walking on their space.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 05, 2026 11:30 PM (lpTXP)
25 half pints of sausage. That will learn me.
Posted by: Kindltot at February 05, 2026 11:30 PM (rbvCR)
Probably as a result of somebody trying to explain the circumstances of my death.
Posted by: tankdemon
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And you will be the late tankdemon.
Posted by: clarence at February 05, 2026 11:31 PM (AxaBd)
Posted by: Also Tuckin Carlson at February 05, 2026 11:31 PM (fcDpY)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 05, 2026 11:28 PM (a0V+E)
The Germans using Zeppelins to bomb London in WWI was still fresh in the minds of people back in the 1930's.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 05, 2026 11:31 PM (8zz6B)
If we had, it could have led to Adolf giving speeches in that Donald Duck helium voice, which could have led to the derailment of the whole world conquest idea
Posted by: Azjaeger at February 05, 2026 11:32 PM (3/XaG)
Posted by: tankdemon
Being tardy at your own funeral is considered bad form. Remember that.
Posted by: Goodbury and Graves, Ltd. at February 05, 2026 11:32 PM (oftw2)
Someday, maybe four years from now if I make it that long, we'll get around to having a wedding.
Not that you folks aren't fun company, but I'm gonna go hang out with her for awhile.
https://youtu.be/vMR_1nSPWng
G'nite, y'all.
Posted by: mindful webworker - and a long and winding journey ensued at February 05, 2026 11:33 PM (/4mOE)
Probably as a result of somebody trying to explain the circumstances of my death.
Posted by: tankdemon
Killed by that feline tanker Anna Puma linked last night? That kind of end?
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 05, 2026 11:33 PM (S/Y4j)
There's some sausage casings upthread ... python® brand.
Posted by: Adriane the Less then Optimumly Motivated Critic . . . at February 05, 2026 11:33 PM (3ZUWJ)
Posted by: Kindltot at February 05, 2026 11:30 PM (rbvCR)
You could have used condoms. They are, after all, meant to be used internally.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 05, 2026 11:34 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: mindful webworker - and a long and winding journey ensued
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Hey, old man, good going.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 05, 2026 11:35 PM (a0V+E)
Posted by: clarence at February 05, 2026 11:31 PM (AxaBd)
I'm sure whoever is in charge of the arrangements will ensure thst everything goes of on schedule just to spite me.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 11:35 PM (L6F6A)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 05, 2026 11:34 PM (8zz6B)
I could explain that condoms are bitter tasting, but that would mean I would have to explain how I wound up smuggling pure heroin while travelling internationally
Posted by: Kindltot at February 05, 2026 11:36 PM (rbvCR)
Yeah, that was it. The cops were chasing a crook in the sewer and ran across a gator. Funny episode. That was back when we had some good TV shows. Unlike today.
Posted by: Case at February 05, 2026 11:36 PM (E7+ue)
He said he was driving along the Airline Hwy and felt something going up his pants leg.
Said he pulled over and leapt out to the median and dropped his pants yelling at the snake, and dancing around like a lunatic in his underwear in rush hour traffic.A pine snake, whatever that is.
He said the following Sunday his pastor told him he saw the whole thing and wondered what was going on.
I would have wrecked the car and died right there in the car with the snake in my pants. I would hope someone could figure out why.
The idea of a FL python coming up toilets terrified me for years,and I told my husband to put that as the reason I had a cardiac arrest in my obituary.
I loved the ocean but not a lot else about Florida. The snakes, bugs, and humidity. I did like DeSantis and Rubio. And my friends and pool. But was not super sad to leave a decade ago.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 05, 2026 11:37 PM (WONhk)
If there isn't at mine I will consider my life a failure.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 11:37 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at February 05, 2026 11:37 PM (lpTXP)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 05, 2026 11:33 PM (S/Y4j)
I assume you mean the one that was still upright at the end of the encounter. Probably not. I don't even think those were real guns on those turrets.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 11:38 PM (L6F6A)
https://youtu.be/vMR_1nSPWng
G'nite, y'all.
Posted by: mindful webworker -
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Jack Casady, he was/is a hot bass but after the Airplane he settled into this. I think he was bunk buddies w/Kaukonen. I mean, why else would he give up a life of ribald insanity?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 05, 2026 11:39 PM (a0V+E)
Posted by: tankdemon
That's a tough gig with the actual body.
Posted by: Kratwurst at February 05, 2026 11:40 PM (fcDpY)
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I'll be having the entire ocean to myself on Sunday while you mooks are watching a poofter named Bad Bunny sashay around in a corset.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at February 05, 2026 11:40 PM (+HNx/)
One of the major factors is the ability to store what is called "raw helium" which is a mixture of around 60% helium and nitrogen and hydrogen which is a direct product of the last stages of natural gas production.
The raw helium is then sent to a specialized process that separates out the hydrogen and nitrogen and then depending on the market is either distributed or stored in an extensive complex ofv underground caverns.
Posted by: pawn at February 05, 2026 11:40 PM (uvB+6)
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 11:41 PM (L6F6A)
Posted by: mindful webworker - and a long and winding journey ensued at February 05, 2026 11:33 PM (/4mOE)
Happy Anniversary! We are about 1yr ahead of you.
When he first proposed I laughed and asked if he was crazy! He said he was serious (two years after we met).
I told him if he could go one year without his seasonal breakups he pulled the first year, to ask me again.
We got engaged 8mo later as he did finally seem to settle down. That first year, though, oh, boy was he a nitwit.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 05, 2026 11:42 PM (WONhk)
The jokes are writing themselves now.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 11:42 PM (viF8m)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 05, 2026 11:39 PM (a0V+E)
I own that album. A real classic.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 05, 2026 11:43 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 05, 2026 11:33 PM (S/Y4j)
I assume you mean the one that was still upright at the end of the encounter. Probably not. I don't even think those were real guns on those turrets.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 11:38 PM (L6F6A)
Only one cat, and humans had ray guns.
https://youtu.be/mSBKZPNsK74
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at February 05, 2026 11:47 PM (S/Y4j)
If there isn't at mine I will consider my life a failure.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 11:37 PM (viF8m)
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There had better be at mine! And rock and roll!
My former classmates tell me, "You still have that great sense of humor!" I wonder where they think it would have gone...as it's always been part of me. Genetics, I think. My father was nuts as well as my brothers.
I'm sure my in-laws found me a bit alarming, being a redneck on top of Presbyterian. I think my FIL liked me, at any rate, and my brothers-in-law. Not sure about all but one of the sisters-in-law and don't care! One is an exNun, so that should not be surprising.
I am not going to get out of here without joy. That's a fact.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 05, 2026 11:47 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Snake News at February 05, 2026 11:48 PM (oftw2)
The jokes are writing themselves now.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 11:42 PM (viF8m)
You know dang well what I meant, Jack. It was not one of those types of snakes at all!
I learned about this from my husband, the "one eyed trouser mouse" joke. He also taught me certain words like "douchebag." Which never fails to make me smile.
I am a refined Southern lady!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 05, 2026 11:50 PM (WONhk)
Posted by: Snake News at February 05, 2026 11:48 PM (oftw2)
Good for her!
I once rode a bike near a snake on the side of the road (all are poison, I don't look closely). Did my legs up in the air for it as well (it seemed to be my go to defense). I had visions of it wrapping into the bike tire spokes somehow and death. I was convinced they could lunge at me.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 05, 2026 11:53 PM (WONhk)
You say.
The most memorable people in my life are the ones who laugh at the storm. And the storm never stops.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 11:55 PM (viF8m)
Lord, that's a funny story. It's also the reason I never leave my car windows down. I don't want to be around any snake poison or not. Even the nonpoisonous snakes can bite you.
Posted by: Case at February 05, 2026 11:58 PM (E7+ue)
I didn't see that last night. I thought you were referring to the dueling roommate cat tanks that Dino shared in the ONT content.
Sometimes I thank God that cats don't have opposable thumbs.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 06, 2026 12:01 AM (L6F6A)
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at February 05, 2026 11:18 PM (w/O5Q)
I want one.
Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at February 05, 2026 11:26 PM (snZF9)
The smoking lounge was maintained with negative air pressure in the room so air would blow in when the door was opened and no hat ash would escape. I want to say the ashtray I saw sold around $250K, but it was quite a while ago.
Posted by: Bilwis Devourer of Innocent Souls, I'm starvin' over here at February 06, 2026 12:02 AM (w/O5Q)
Last Fall he left me a nice, intact, shed skin. I have been using it to make bookmarks, which I hand off to reader friends. Everyone thinks they are pretty neat.
Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at February 06, 2026 12:04 AM (XeU6L)
I just stepped in and inhaled. Deeply.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 06, 2026 12:06 AM (bss/y)
I was going for vocalists with two legs...boy , was I off the mark!
Posted by: runner
You're such a reductionist ...
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at February 06, 2026 12:11 AM (xG4kz)
The most memorable people in my life are the ones who laugh at the storm. And the storm never stops.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 05, 2026 11:55 PM (viF8m)
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I can pull it off when I need to...the refined part, & throw in my polite drawl.
However, people who really know me, well, know I am capable of laughing totally inappropriately in public or at a funeral.
My father once told me, smiling, that he did not think I was afraid of the devil. I thought a bit & agreed (this was during an epic argument we were having).
I almost went screaming down a hill at my FIL's dignified funeral, in the midst of the priest blessing the grave, due to a yellow jacket messing with me. Stuff like that.
If it's funny there is nothing on earth to stop me. Heaven forbid if I meet my husband, son's, or brother's eyes, then laughter is busting out.
My aunt died & at her quiet wake the weirdest cousin's second husband (probably a criminal) yelled, "QUIET!"for the funeral ghoul. No one had met him before. I was in another room and went to find my brother to ask who was that? I fell on his shoulder laughing and we pretended I was overcome with grief.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 06, 2026 12:13 AM (WONhk)
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 06, 2026 12:17 AM (JbyEi)
If I'm walking the property and see a venomous snake, they probably get a pass, as I'm walking on their space.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary
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Used to store hay, two - three hundred bales or so a season. It was for feed so no poison. Kill the copperheads and moccasins but rats, kings n so forth had good hunting.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 06, 2026 12:17 AM (a0V+E)
"Novo Nordisk will be slashing the price of Wegovy from more than $1,300 to $199," Trump said. "AstraZeneca is slashing the price of a common inhaler from $458 to $51."
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 06, 2026 12:24 AM (a0V+E)
I was watching on my office computer at home. My husband heard me laughing across the house and asked what I was doing (this is common).
A sort of lesbo looking black woman, in a gold lame jacket, was the funeral director (with police type direction flapping arms) as well as driving the hearse. Dual role.
The pall bearers tried to carry the gold coffin Diana/Brit style on their shoulders and nearly tipped Whitney into a face plant. I became hysterical. I guess if I was there I'd have to act grief stricken. I lost it, man.
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 06, 2026 12:25 AM (WONhk)
Posted by: clarence at February 06, 2026 12:25 AM (AxaBd)
Posted by: clarence at February 05, 2026 11:31 PM (AxaBd)
I'm sure whoever is in charge of the arrangements will ensure thst everything goes of on schedule just to spite me.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 05, 2026 11:35 PM (L6F6A)
If your tombstone does not read, "Sorry I'm late" it will be a great loss to future generations...
Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 06, 2026 12:26 AM (nbLIj)
No you can't. That's why your people love you.
The people who know us really know us and love us anyway. Nothing better.
Posted by: JackStraw at February 06, 2026 12:29 AM (viF8m)
Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 06, 2026 12:26 AM (nbLIj)
The challenge will be to figure out an excuse fitting the venue.
Line from an old song: "Tell Saint Peter at the Pearly Gate that you hate to make him wait, but you gotta have another cigarette."
Probably can't use that one, since I quit smoking twenty years ago.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 06, 2026 12:31 AM (L6F6A)
Scott Bessent is my new temporary personal hero.
Donald Trump For President
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🚨 “NUMBER THREE”: Secretary Scott Bessent Triggers “Wrath” During Tense House Exchange 🏛️⚖️
A heated moment from today’s House Financial Services Committee hearing is going viral after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outmaneuvered a rigid line of questioning from Representative Joyce Beatty (D-OH).
Rep. Beatty attempted to box the Secretary into a corner regarding housing funds and the administration's budget, insisting he abide by her "rules" for the exchange.
She told Bessent he had only three choices: "You will say 'yes,' 'no,' or 'I’m not answering, move on'".
Rather than being flustered, Bessent calmly selected her third option, replying simply: "Uh—number three".
This response sent her marble-running-on-a-circular-track brain clear off the rails. The fun began at 2:08.
https://youtu.be/EHK1xNC1ohM
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars (TM) Imprison! Imprison! Imprison! at February 06, 2026 12:31 AM (xG4kz)
Unless, of course, you keep your $250k ashtray in a safe, against the day when you have to smoke your final cigarette before setting yourself alight in your study.
Posted by: Yudhishthira's Dice at February 06, 2026 12:38 AM (BI5O2)
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 06, 2026 12:39 AM (8zz6B)
Posted by: tankdemon at February 06, 2026 12:31 AM (L6F6A)
I envision a programmable chyron under your tombstone wherein visitors can punch in either one of your classic excuses or compose their own in tribute. The shrine would be dubbed, "Tankdemon's Eternal Blame"
Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 06, 2026 12:52 AM (nbLIj)
Posted by: Tom Servo at February 06, 2026 12:17 AM (JbyEi)
Perfection!
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at February 06, 2026 12:52 AM (WONhk)
This response sent her marble-running-on-a-circular-track brain clear off the rails. The fun began at 2:08.
https://youtu.be/EHK1xNC1ohM
Posted by: Krebs v Carnot: Epic Battle of the Cycling Stars
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He sent all of them into tizzy's.
He's smarter and quicker. It's obvious that he enjoys a verbal joust as much as Trump.
What's her name? The bankers wife. She almost lost her wig. hahahaha
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 06, 2026 12:52 AM (a0V+E)
Posted by: Clio Weeps at February 06, 2026 12:59 AM (kSAM8)
Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 06, 2026 12:52 AM (nbLIj)
I'm gonna need a GoFundMe for that. Not too soon, however, I am only 29.
Posted by: tankdemon at February 06, 2026 01:00 AM (L6F6A)
It's a retweet from Trump Social, he's says:
LEARN from Poland 🇵🇱
https://tinyurl.com/4cp29tkh
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 06, 2026 01:05 AM (a0V+E)
G'night, T. May it be one of many yet to come..
Posted by: Joe Kidd at February 06, 2026 01:06 AM (nbLIj)
Posted by: tankdemon at February 06, 2026 01:10 AM (L6F6A)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 06, 2026 01:10 AM (a0V+E)
Bah.
Humbug!
Posted by: tankdemon at February 06, 2026 01:12 AM (L6F6A)
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