Wednesday Night ONT - May 20, 2026 [TRex]

Good evening Horde. The time has come for mid-week shenanigans. This will be a colorful ONT. The bar is open.

Welcome to the Wednesday night ONT which means another edition of random overnight fun and games. Pull up a chair and sit a spell. Good will offerings of amusing puns are happily accepted and are eligible for comment of the week consideration. Pants are optional (but pants or the lack of pants has no role in comment of the week consideration). Be nice to your fellow commenters and AoS contributors (being nice has an impact on comment of the week consideration). This is a Tucker, Candace, Megyn and Bill Kristol free zone. Please (violations definitely impact comment of the week consideration).

Will you be smarter after reading this ONT? Will you be better looking? Will you be more fun at parties? Will you lose weight? Will you be wealthier? Will you be more fashionable? If you skip the content, you'll never know!

[Top photo: Guess how many jelly beans are in the jar.]

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This seems to miss the point (presuming there is any point to naming a "Color of the Year).

Introducing Pantone Color of the Year 2026, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection. A billowy white imbued with serenity, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer encourages true relaxation and focus, allowing the mind to wander and creativity to breathe, making room for innovation.

No offense to "Cloud Dancer," but with all the possibilities and candidates, the color of the YEAR perhaps could involve something with...more color? This must be a troll or a practical joke, right?

Maybe Leatrice Eiseman, the Executive Director, Pantone Color Institute explains:

At this time of transformation, when we are reimagining our future and our place in the world, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer is a discrete white hue offering a promise of clarity. The cacophony that surrounds us has become overwhelming, making it harder to hear the voices of our inner selves. A conscious statement of simplification, Cloud Dancer enhances our focus, providing release from the distraction of external influences.

Nope.

Playdough is going to make a special edition to showcase the "color." I think. I'm not sure whether they're kidding or not. Does it matter?

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Prince and the Revolution:

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Eiffel 65:

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Billy Idol:

AC DC:

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In Living Color:

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Got money? Buying a new Porsche? Want something beyond standard colors? You can choose from over 230 colors from the "Paint to Sample" program. Think an extra $13,000 or so (availability varies by model).

If you really want to spend money and want Porsche to paint your car with a specific custom color, they will do it for a prices that start at around $30,000. The more bespoke, the more expensive. It is a shockingly popular (and profitable) program but the truth is that Porsche doesn't love it because anything custom requires exceptions from the usual production line process. The pricing is partially to discourage people (in other words, extracting money from people who really, really want it and are willing to pay). Some are willing to pay because it makes their car unique - no other cars in the world will have the same color.

The department that takes on truly custom jobs used to be known as "special wishes" or "Sonderwunsch."

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Christmas nostalgia:

Who had one? Who still has one? Who is going to Amazon and spending $36.99 to buy a new color wheel?

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Dio:

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The Pittsburgh police scanner keeps giving. Thank you people of Pittsburgh!

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Live Hendrix for the big on-topic ONT finish:

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Written correspondence can be sent to moronhobbies at protonmail dot com. Are you lurking ?? Does anyone read the disclaimer? Is there anyone out there? (tap, tap) Is this thing on? If you have read this far, you deserve a reward. The jellybean count answer is here .

Posted by: Open Blogger at 10:00 PM

Comments

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1 Not fast enough!

Posted by: buddhaha at May 20, 2026 10:00 PM (Vh9Sf)

2 Reagan!

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 20, 2026 10:00 PM (Qxy/R)

3 What is so rare as a Wednesday in May? Eh?

Posted by: mindful webworker - yup, last comment was bewillowed at May 20, 2026 10:01 PM (drdOJ)

4 Guess how many jelly beans are in the jar.
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1959?

Posted by: Methos at May 20, 2026 10:01 PM (vSvIl)

5 Meow

Posted by: Lurking Cheshirecat at May 20, 2026 10:02 PM (w3u3d)

6
Jelly beans are gross.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:02 PM (3ek7K)

7 There are four jelly beans!

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 20, 2026 10:03 PM (1Ff7Z)

8 It's a pretty good night for music. I'm guessing 1999 jellybeans.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 10:03 PM (Hvd9a)

9 I have a salmon-colored dress shirt.

Mrs. Cicero insists on calling it pink.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:03 PM (6C3mT)

10 637

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at May 20, 2026 10:03 PM (VCgbV)

11 I don't care how many jelly beans are in the jar. It brings back lovely memories of Ronald Reagan.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 20, 2026 10:04 PM (0Htd1)

12 Evenin'

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 20, 2026 10:04 PM (sAmhv)

13 I just realized it's election season. I still have my pandemic decorations up. Should I mix them in, so it looks like pandemic election season, or just pick one?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 20, 2026 10:04 PM (qx7Zg)

14 Although I wouldn't mind picking out the bubble gum flavored ones and the coconut flavored ones.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 20, 2026 10:05 PM (0Htd1)

15 Vegas 2 CO 0 after 2

Avs totally flat.

Posted by: Don Black at May 20, 2026 10:05 PM (ZxPkt)

16 I remember there was some proposal to use the Pantone scale to determine where a citizen stood in terms of civil rights. I'm not sure if it went anywhere.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:05 PM (6C3mT)

17 And there might be a couple of coffee flavored ones in there.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 20, 2026 10:05 PM (0Htd1)

18 Good grief...I coulda been 1...
Got a new tablet and had to start all over again...
Maybe top 20?

Posted by: COMountainMarie at May 20, 2026 10:05 PM (uTEOj)

19 I don't want to get out too far over my skis, but I'm beginning to suspect the Brits have had enough and are starting to fight back.

https://tinyurl.com/4vhfnfay

Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2026 10:06 PM (Riz8t)

20 I like the idea of the custom color car. Would never pay a car company for it, let alone Gerry, but it appeals to me.

Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 10:06 PM (vE0+H)

21
Hour,

Keep them up. The evil people are desperately trying to find another virus to lock us down for the midterms.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:06 PM (3ek7K)

22 Good evening morons und danke Dino

Love jelly bellies.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 20, 2026 10:06 PM (RIvkX)

23
It brings back lovely memories of Ronald Reagan.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 20, 2026 10:04 PM (0Htd1)

__________

Our Ron. They hated him too. And never admitted he was right. The greatest president of the 20th century.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 20, 2026 10:07 PM (HdYcL)

24 Who had one? Who still has one? Who is going to Amazon and spending $36.99 to buy a new color wheel?

Yes. No. Not only no... but hell no!

Had the tree, but it was white flocked. Always used red balls and teardrop ornaments. Still have a couple of the teardrops.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 20, 2026 10:07 PM (1Ff7Z)

25 willowed:

Aetius451AD work phone

For America, the theft of an election gave Trump time to think and plan. He used that time well.

So Obama made Trump run. Hillary fumbled and let him win, then the American people rose up and elected Trump a third time.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 20, 2026 10:07 PM (u82oZ)

26 Ronny James Dio makes an appearance. This is good. All metal/hard rock singer discussions should start and end with him.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at May 20, 2026 10:07 PM (QaH55)

27 Huh. My last two cars were Blue (current Mustang) and British Racing Green (miata.)

Thanks for the ONT.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 20, 2026 10:07 PM (zZu0s)

28 Anyway....rowww!
TRex🦖!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at May 20, 2026 10:07 PM (uTEOj)

29 Have a great night, everyone.

May you thrive!

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 20, 2026 10:07 PM (u82oZ)

30 My first car was a beautiful chocolate brown.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 20, 2026 10:07 PM (RIvkX)

31 I remember there was some proposal to use the Pantone scale to determine where a citizen stood in terms of civil rights. I'm not sure if it went anywhere.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:05 PM (6C3mT)

Holy crap think of how angry and miserable the Left will be that Pantone chose white this year. I'm 100% on board with it now.

Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 10:08 PM (vE0+H)

32 have a salmon-colored dress shirt.

Mrs. Cicero insists on calling it pink.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:03 PM (6C3mT)

Call it salmon. Call it pink. Wear it with manliness and authority. Real men can rock pastels.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 10:08 PM (Hvd9a)

33 "Cloud Dancer, a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection."

Yeesh. Quality art criticism if I ever read it.

The pantone color square would be great in the art thread.

Posted by: mindful webworker - 16 shades of gray at May 20, 2026 10:08 PM (drdOJ)

34 {{{COMountainMarie}}}

Hello sunshine.

Need sleep, but good to see you up and about.

TTFN

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 20, 2026 10:09 PM (u82oZ)

35 So Obama made Trump run. Hillary fumbled and let him win, then the American people rose up and elected Trump a third time.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 20, 2026 10:07 PM (u82oZ)

Don't forget the part where God got overtly involved!

Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 10:09 PM (vE0+H)

36 Mammaw and Pappaw had the full size aluminum tree with the color wheel. I never saw it, but I saw it in home movies.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 20, 2026 10:09 PM (zZu0s)

37 I like the idea of the custom color car. Would never pay a car company for it, let alone Gerry, but it appeals to me.
Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 10:06 PM (vE0+H)

If I did it, I'd get the Studebaker with the psychedelic paint job from the Muppet Movie.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 20, 2026 10:09 PM (qx7Zg)

38 Raspberry Beret is on my playlist. Great lyrics.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 20, 2026 10:09 PM (RIvkX)

39 Evening Horde thx TRex.
It is off white and I don't care what else they call it.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at May 20, 2026 10:09 PM (gu0hJ)

40 And there might be a couple of coffee flavored ones in there.
Posted by: nerdygirl at May 20, 2026 10:05 PM (0Htd1)

Ah, the way we were.

(sniff)

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 20, 2026 10:09 PM (1Ff7Z)

41 Jelly beans are gross.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:02 PM (3ek7K)

They are vile.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 20, 2026 10:10 PM (2WIwB)

42
Some foods seem to get bigger in one's mouth.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:10 PM (3ek7K)

43 Corey Glover (Living Color) had some serious singing chops.

Posted by: Puddleglum, cheer up for the worst is yet to come at May 20, 2026 10:10 PM (sAmhv)

44 ...

An honest miracle that should convert atheists, Universal Unitarians, and Hindus.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at May 20, 2026 10:10 PM (u82oZ)

45 My first car was a beautiful chocolate brown.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 20, 2026 10:07 PM (RIvkX)

Mine was black. Paint was bad. The interior was red cloth. '84 Cutlass Cieta. Dad paid $400. I loved it.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 20, 2026 10:11 PM (zZu0s)

46 If you really want to spend money and want Porsche to paint your car with a specific custom color, they will do it for a prices that start at around $30,000.

Why wouldn't you just buy it in some basic white-ish color and then take it to any good paint shop? They'll do any damn thing you want for a fraction of that.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 20, 2026 10:11 PM (vTZFs)

47 Some foods seem to get bigger in one's mouth.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:10 PM (3ek7K)

*watches pitch slowly float by, almost motionless*

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 20, 2026 10:11 PM (zZu0s)

48 https://tinyurl.com/4vhfnfay
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2026 10:06 PM (Riz8t)

TV license fee guy? Yeah, I've seen vids of people telling them to beat it. They can't enforce, just ask, so... they get what they deserver.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 20, 2026 10:12 PM (1Ff7Z)

49 "Cloud Dancer, a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection."

Yeesh. Quality art criticism if I ever read it.

The pantone color square would be great in the art thread.
Posted by: mindful webworker - 16 shades of gray at May 20, 2026 10:08 PM (drdOJ)

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If anyone writes that shit on the morning art thread, it will be noted on their permanent record.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 20, 2026 10:12 PM (2WIwB)

50 Greetings.

Posted by: Grayman27 at May 20, 2026 10:13 PM (AvoqE)

51 Yeah. So me, I do prefer to lay around in a tree, dreaming in sooo many colors...of course, some kind of beverage is involved...😜

Posted by: COMountainMarie at May 20, 2026 10:13 PM (uTEOj)

52 🎶🎹🎺
She had bluuuue BERrries whoa hoa
Bluer than Elvis's suede shoes whoa hoa oh…

Posted by: mindful webworker - strawberry alarm clock's forgotten hits at May 20, 2026 10:13 PM (drdOJ)

53 Was it Billy Idol who was a dick? Maybe I'm thinking of Billy Squier.

Billy Joel?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:13 PM (6C3mT)

54

Waiting, Waiting.

I teed up that comment for you guys,lol.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:13 PM (3ek7K)

55 Ahhhhh here it is. Thank you internet for still providing quality entertainment after all these years:

[–]ThiccQban 51 points 12/5/2025, 9:25:04 AM

Maybe I’m just tired and overly-sensitive at this point. But choosing white as the color of the year while white supremacists are hard-launching fascism in the US (and abroad tbf) feels so gross to me.

[–]anniemanic 15 points 12/5/2025, 12:27:42 PM

It’s not just you, I’m also tired and immediately thought the same thing

TizzyBumblefluff 383 points 12/4/2025, 11:07:33 PM

Did you know that the rise of monotone in design/art increased significantly during the rise of Hitler and fascism? We’ve had millennial grey, then a few black things were popping up, now white. Just an observation.

TizzyBumblefluff 12/4/2025, 11:25:01 PM

Women wore bright red lipstick to symbolise their fight against fascism, so: yes.
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I guess no one tell these idiots how popular Der Fuhrer was with German women? I love how the Left just makes history into anything they want it to be. How often do you see pictures of crowds of Nazi women cheering him? Battle of Britain has a good scene but that's the UK for you.

Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 10:14 PM (vE0+H)

56 Sorry Pantone, that color is gray. A very light gray, but gray nonetheless...
Should have done with Pantone 151....just saying....

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at May 20, 2026 10:14 PM (dNF1a)

57
Waiting, Waiting.

I teed up that comment for you guys,lol.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:13 PM (3ek7K)

_____________

I thought about it but I wasn't going to be the one to do it.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 20, 2026 10:14 PM (HdYcL)

58 White Supremacy, my ass. According to Sherwin-Williams I am SW 6362 Tigereye.

Posted by: Beelzebubba at May 20, 2026 10:14 PM (bufu1)

59 mmmmm the rare and elusive WHITE jelly beans

Posted by: Yer Sistas Ass at May 20, 2026 10:15 PM (VPPG8)

60 Some foods seem to get bigger in one's mouth.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:10 PM (3ek7K)

*watches pitch slowly float by, almost motionless*
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 20, 2026 10:11 PM (zZu0s)

And, in that vein....

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 20, 2026 10:15 PM (1Ff7Z)

61 Tucker, Candace, Megyn and Bill Kristol walked into a bar (with sharp blades and metal spikes attached to it, spinning at 1,500 RPM). Slayer's "Raining Blood" plays on the Jukebox...

Posted by: Matthew Kant Cipher at May 20, 2026 10:15 PM (6lIrI)

62 How are you doing, Salty...? I never ask, sorry.

Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 10:15 PM (vE0+H)

63 Raspberry Beret is on my playlist. Great lyrics.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 20, 2026 10:09 PM (RIvkX)

The Hindu Love Gods version is also tight. Warren Zevon + REM - Michael Stipe. It was glorious.

https://tinyurl.com/2hnrdht6

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 10:15 PM (Hvd9a)

64 Also, that's one of the all-time great Calvin & Hobbes strips. Calvin's dad doesn't get the credit he deserves.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 20, 2026 10:16 PM (vTZFs)

65 My Aunt up the street had an aluminum Christmas tree complete with spinning color wheel. She also had a black velvet Elvis and a separate black velvet Matador with his cape dragging on the dirt of the arena.

We had class in our old neighborhood, yes Sir!!

Posted by: Tonypete at May 20, 2026 10:16 PM (vhPr1)

66
Guess how many jelly beans are in the jar.

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862.

Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at May 20, 2026 10:16 PM (VWtfl)

67
This house we bought has gray walls and floors. It is awful looking and depressing.

We're trying to figure out another color.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:17 PM (3ek7K)

68 Oh. This isn't Saturday is it?
I'm not at the Club am I?
Damn this retirement 🥸

Posted by: COMountainMarie at May 20, 2026 10:17 PM (uTEOj)

69 My first car was a 1984 taupe olds cutlass ciera.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2026 10:17 PM (EilFp)

70 Sheesh...
I kept tapping on the color waiting for a picture to pop up. Thought the 'puter was running slow.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 20, 2026 10:17 PM (2WIwB)

71 Mom's sister had one of those spinning color things. And it was for their SECOND Christmas tree.

Two Christmas trees!

From this, my siblings and I concluded that we must be quite poor.

Posted by: 2009Refugee at May 20, 2026 10:17 PM (gpQ8/)

72 My first car was a 1984 taupe olds cutlass ciera.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2026 10:17 PM (EilFp)

*fistbump*

Did yours leak oil like a sieve?

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 20, 2026 10:18 PM (zZu0s)

73 38 Raspberry Beret is on my playlist. Great lyrics.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 20, 2026 10:09 PM (RIvkX)

And if it was warm she wouldn't wear much more. Perfect.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at May 20, 2026 10:18 PM (QaH55)

74 Iv'e seen the spinning color wheel thingee before and had no idea what it was for.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2026 10:18 PM (EilFp)

75 She also had a separate black velvet Matador with his cape dragging on the dirt of the arena.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 20, 2026 10:16 PM (vhPr1)

The Derek Flint version?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 20, 2026 10:18 PM (1Ff7Z)

76 https://tinyurl.com/4vhfnfay
Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2026 10:06 PM (Riz8t)

TV license fee guy? Yeah, I've seen vids of people telling them to beat it. They can't enforce, just ask, so... they get what they deserver.

I couldn't make it out, but that was my guess. This is bigger than the BBC, though. He's basically an authority figure, and she chases him down and humiliates him. It's a short leap to other government busybodies.

Posted by: Archimedes at May 20, 2026 10:19 PM (Riz8t)

77 Got jelly beans in my pants! That's why Mommy Doktor Jill makes me wear the rubber drawers.

Posted by: President Emeritus! at May 20, 2026 10:19 PM (oftw2)

78 Good evening Horde. Thanks for being here.

Posted by: TRex - technicolor dino at May 20, 2026 10:19 PM (dNF1a)

79 It did leak oil. Only hitting on 5 toward the end.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2026 10:20 PM (EilFp)

80 but I'm beginning to suspect the Brits have had enough and are starting to fight back.

I'm really liking that British lady. If we had republican candidates like her, I'd donate to their campaigns.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 20, 2026 10:20 PM (0Htd1)

81 tree.

Two Christmas trees!

From this, my siblings and I concluded that we must be quite poor.

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Christmas tree. Huh.

We had a Christmas balloon.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:20 PM (6C3mT)

82 The car color popularity chart is BS, its simply black, white, and gray are preferred by fleets, and generally speaking, those are the colors dealers stock the most of.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 20, 2026 10:21 PM (XV/Pl)

83 Guess how many jelly beans are in the jar.

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Mmmmmm (swallow)

Three! One red, one white, and one blue!

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 20, 2026 10:21 PM (qx7Zg)

84 I see Elon pushed out his SpaceX public S-1 IPO prospectus today.

Just for fun, I may try to buy a few shares for the kids when they are offered. I'm liking Elon's autistic approach to things.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 20, 2026 10:21 PM (vhPr1)

85 My first car was a 1984 taupe olds cutlass ciera.
Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2026 10:17 PM (EilFp)

*fistbump*

Did yours leak oil like a sieve?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at May 20, 2026 10:18 PM (zZu0s)

My '65 Corvair has entered the chat.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 20, 2026 10:21 PM (2WIwB)

86 The blue Play-Doh always tasted best.

Posted by: Child of Coler at May 20, 2026 10:22 PM (oftw2)

87 "Caller said that he seems to have angered the neighborhood as there are about 15 people outside wanting to beat him up."

Wonder whose side the cops will take?

Posted by: mindful webworker - some people just need a good beating at May 20, 2026 10:22 PM (drdOJ)

88
Tonypete,

We are thinking the same thing.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:22 PM (3ek7K)

89 My parents never had a fake Christmas tree. We always had a real one. But in Michigan real Christmas trees are plentiful and fairly inexpensive.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 20, 2026 10:23 PM (0Htd1)

90 Good evening Horde. Thanks for being here.
Posted by: TRex - technicolor dino at May 20, 2026 10:19 PM (dNF1a)

Here? I thought I was over there.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 20, 2026 10:23 PM (1Ff7Z)

91 Evenin’, All!

Let the boob talk begin!

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:23 PM (77rzZ)

92
Bulg,

Okay, we'll start with you.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:24 PM (3ek7K)

93 We always had a fake Christmas Tree because of allergies.

Posted by: Boss Moss at May 20, 2026 10:24 PM (EilFp)

94 I like the idea of the custom color car. Would never pay a car company for it, let alone Gerry, but it appeals to me.
Posted by: ...

You can get a wrap in any color you can think of. Plus, you can take it off before you sell it.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 20, 2026 10:25 PM (diia5)

95 My first car was a 79 Chevy Chevette, in bright yellow. I still don't know how fast I'd driven it; the speedometer didn't read that high. ;-)

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 20, 2026 10:25 PM (qx7Zg)

96 yeah man Prince debuted on MTV with Little Red Corvette That was very special to me. In the 60's in my teen years our crew (two guys) stole cars . Corvettes and Camaros only. So yes we scored girls and let the horses run free.

Posted by: Yer Sistas Ass at May 20, 2026 10:25 PM (VPPG8)

97 89 Nerdygirl, my family in Michigan grew Christmas trees. You may have had one of ours.

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:25 PM (77rzZ)

98 First car had a maroon body with a cream colored roof. Two tone it was.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 20, 2026 10:25 PM (izXCr)

99 tree.

Two Christmas trees!

From this, my siblings and I concluded that we must be quite poor.

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Christmas tree. Huh.

We had a Christmas balloon.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:20 PM (6C3mT)

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Sheesh!
You elites!
Mom put a Montgomery Wards catalog, opened to the toy section, under a plastic fern. And they'd been out of business for several years.

Posted by: Diogenes at May 20, 2026 10:25 PM (2WIwB)

100 Also Black and White are to of the worst colors for concealing dirt.

A black car will show every speck of dust dirt and scratches, a white car will show mud, grime and rust.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 20, 2026 10:26 PM (XV/Pl)

101 Hell, you can get chrome car wraps or iridescent to really annoy your neighbors.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 20, 2026 10:26 PM (diia5)

102 5000 jelly beans ....exactly.

Posted by: illiniwek at May 20, 2026 10:26 PM (vbXSk)

103 My first car was a 1984 taupe olds cutlass ciera.
Posted by: Boss Moss

1971 Rust bucket Ford Pinto. A real pos. Left front fender completely rusted through such that when I drove through water or mud it would splash up onto the (cracked) windshield and freeze. Didn't pay anything for it - the old lady that owned it said I could have it if I towed it out of her yard.

Posted by: Tonypete at May 20, 2026 10:26 PM (vhPr1)

104 My first car was a Mazda Rx-7. It was a fun car.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 10:27 PM (Hvd9a)

105 92 Boobs, boobs, boobs! They’re wonderful!

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:27 PM (77rzZ)

106 1957 jelly beans

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at May 20, 2026 10:28 PM (ZVgZ4)

107 64 Also, that's one of the all-time great Calvin & Hobbes strips. Calvin's dad doesn't get the credit he deserves.
Posted by: Oddbob at May 20, 2026 10:16 PM (vTZFs)

The one where he told Calvin that parents bought their babies in stores and that he, Calvin, was a blue-light special at K-Mart was almost Ace-level.

Posted by: sal at May 20, 2026 10:28 PM (f+FmA)

108 Boobs, boobs, boobs! They’re wonderful!
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:27 PM (77rzZ)

You were hoping for videos from Lita Ford and Heart - or Dolly Parton, weren't you?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 20, 2026 10:28 PM (qx7Zg)

109 With the exception of a couple of sports cars, I’ve primarily owned blue or orange vehicles.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at May 20, 2026 10:28 PM (XV/Pl)

110 78 Hey, TRex!

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:29 PM (77rzZ)

111 That Pantone is the exact color of George S. Patton’s ivory pistol grips.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at May 20, 2026 10:29 PM (ZVgZ4)

112 In the spirit of Bulg the Boobmeister. Does anyone else remember those car bra things of the 80s? I think they were for bugs.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 10:29 PM (Hvd9a)

113 Boobs, boobs, boobs! They’re wonderful!
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:27 PM (77rzZ)

Come and see me some time, big boy!

Posted by: Diana of the Ephesians at May 20, 2026 10:29 PM (1Ff7Z)

114 Oh.

Posted by: COMountainMarie at May 20, 2026 10:29 PM (uTEOj)

115 My first car was a yellowish tan with a darker tan, fake leather roof. It was a dodge dart and rusted all to hell. The body shop guy told me that they couldn't effectively get rid of the rust, but that that slant six engine would go on forever.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 20, 2026 10:29 PM (0Htd1)

116 [Top photo: Guess how many jelly beans are in the jar.]

________________________________

There are, absolutely, no jelly beans in that jar. That is a traditional Irish Trophy jar found in Nephin Beg mountain range in County Mayo. You'll find it in Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park.

Under sworn oath of the family crest, generational residents in this area of Ireland hunt Leprechauns. The honor of the family is based on successful hunts, so a trophy jar became the common display of prowess.

In that jar are Leprechaun testicles.

Posted by: Orson at May 20, 2026 10:30 PM (dIske)

117 Gramp's had 14' ceilings. Christmas time all of us would go to the woods and pick out a tree. The men would cut it, set it at the house then prune and fill to make it perfectly symmetrical.
Next the ladies and kids would dress it.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 20, 2026 10:30 PM (izXCr)

118
We've moved a lot with husband's job, hot climates and cold climates.

In hot climates we opted for cool colors. Cold climates we used greens and a rich looking cream color.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:31 PM (3ek7K)

119 111 That Pantone is the exact color of George S. Patton’s ivory pistol grips.

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They would have had to pay a licensing fee to call it "Patton's Grip."

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:31 PM (6C3mT)

120 Next the ladies and kids would dress it.
Posted by: Braenyard

with a mu-mu or a pregnant lady dress?

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 20, 2026 10:31 PM (diia5)

121 We were poor. Got our Christmas tree on December 26 when the first ones hit the curb. Some had tinsel already on them.

Posted by: Poor Boy From A Poor Family at May 20, 2026 10:31 PM (oftw2)

122 "Caller is unimpressed" - ouch....

Posted by: RandomDave at May 20, 2026 10:31 PM (aJQbY)

123 If Bulg put together an ONT, I think at least a third would be Joe Mannix worthy photographs, and another third videos of curvaceous female singers.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 20, 2026 10:32 PM (qx7Zg)

124 The number of jelly beans in the jar is zero, because it's just a picture of jelly beans and not actual jelly beans. And the jar is also part of the picture.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 20, 2026 10:32 PM (CHHv1)

125 110 78 Hey, TRex!

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:29 PM
***
Happy Wednesday Bulg!

Posted by: TRex - color consultant dino at May 20, 2026 10:32 PM (dNF1a)

126 Rainbow promises will be kept

https://youtu.be/BypYghusriM

https://youtu.be/h0Hd3uWKFKY

https://youtu.be/jS5fTzMP_mg

https://youtu.be/oW2QZ7KuaxA

https://youtu.be/MX0D4oZwCsA

Posted by: mindful webworker - so intense at May 20, 2026 10:33 PM (drdOJ)

127 I'm fairly sure those are only the most popular car colors, because that's what the lots sell and no one bothers to get them re-painted.

Posted by: FeatherBlade at May 20, 2026 10:33 PM (9DL+Y)

128 Billy Idol, ACDC, and His Royal Purple Badness! Great tunes, Dino. Thanks for the ONT.

Posted by: scampydog at May 20, 2026 10:33 PM (4IXIL)

129 I don't think Prince's music has aged well.

Better than his midget corpse probably.

But not much better.

Posted by: bear with asymmetrical balls at May 20, 2026 10:34 PM (HU7yq)

130 Call it salmon. Call it pink. Wear it with manliness and authority. Real men can rock pastels.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary
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I had a couple of pink shirts. The first time.I wore one to work, the comments started as soon as I took off my coat.
I climbed up.on a stool the secretary used to get to supplies in a tall.cabinet and announced, "Take good look. I'm wearing a pink shirt because I'm confident in my masculinity, and I don't care what you uncouth clowns think."
The secretary gave me a polite golf clap. The rest of them shut up.

Posted by: buddhaha at May 20, 2026 10:34 PM (Vh9Sf)

131 >>> 111 That Pantone is the exact color of George S. Patton’s ivory pistol grips.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at May 20, 2026 10:29 PM (ZVgZ4)

I think you're lying, but saying it will trigger commie retards. Stolen.

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at May 20, 2026 10:34 PM (Yqjwb)

132 We were poor. Got our Christmas tree on December 26 when the first ones hit the curb. Some had tinsel already on them.

Posted by: Poor Boy From A Poor Family at May 20, 2026 10:31 PM (oftw2)

I'd give you my leftover Christmas hambone if I had a heart. But I don't. I use it for my New Year's Collards.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 10:35 PM (Hvd9a)

133 128 Billy Idol, ACDC, and His Royal Purple Badness! Great tunes, Dino. Thanks for the ONT.

Posted by: scampydog at May 20, 2026 10:33 PM
***
Doggo!

Posted by: TRex - orange cone spotter dino at May 20, 2026 10:35 PM (dNF1a)

134 I know about County Mayo. Is there a County Miracle Whip?

Posted by: Paddy O'Furniture at May 20, 2026 10:35 PM (oftw2)

135 123 The final third would be the angelic voice of Karen Carpenter.

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:36 PM (77rzZ)

136 127 I'm fairly sure those are only the most popular car colors, because that's what the lots sell and no one bothers to get them re-painted.
Posted by: FeatherBlade
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There are no other options.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at May 20, 2026 10:36 PM (izXCr)

137 More 'color' songs:
Red Rain - Peter Gabriel

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at May 20, 2026 10:38 PM (Yqjwb)

138 First car: 1964 Baby Blue Buick LeSabre convertible. Not the best of shape. For all practical purposes it had no radiator. Still a great car though.

Had an interesting feature. If I started to fall asleep while driving it would buzz to wake me up.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at May 20, 2026 10:38 PM (EXyHK)

139 Evening all,

I hope everyone is doing well.

We have a launch early in the morning.

SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 10-31
SLC-40 - Cape Canaveral SFS - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: May 21, 2026
Launch Time: 5:59 a.m. EDT (0959 UTC, 11:59 CEST}

https://youtu.be/NBmIM7SwBak

Posted by: Joyenz at May 20, 2026 10:39 PM (2F0/Y)

140 The number of jelly beans in the jar is zero, because it's just a picture of jelly beans and not actual jelly beans. And the jar is also part of the picture.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 20, 2026 10:32 PM (CHHv1)

Whoa.

Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 10:39 PM (vE0+H)

141 When I hear "Little Red Corvette" it sounds suspiciously like "Up the Ladder To The Roof" by The Supremes.

youtu.be/9v1S-ypz5a4

Posted by: Idaho Spudboy at May 20, 2026 10:39 PM (Kgbkd)

142

I wonder where AOP is today. It sounds like he is having an awesome road trip.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:39 PM (3ek7K)

143 Paint it Black - Rolling Stones

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at May 20, 2026 10:40 PM (Yqjwb)

144 The color wheel was festive. The aluminum tree was gorgeous, but the pumped fake, asbestos, snow coming down was the prettiest of all.

Posted by: Mike Mesothelioma at May 20, 2026 10:40 PM (oftw2)

145
I came across another of those "if you can't tip 40%, stay home" things. They piss me off. I'm a generous tipper but a tip isn't a basic human right and I'm not going to be bullied into pretending it is. Fine, I'll stay home.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 20, 2026 10:40 PM (HdYcL)

146 Once stayed in a motel on Route 70 in NJ that had an aluminum Christmas tree with color changing wheel decorating the bar area.

Now that I think about it, it could have been celebrating an anniversary.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 20, 2026 10:40 PM (NFX2v)

147 139 Evening all,

We have a launch early in the morning.

SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 10-31

Posted by: Joyenz at May 20, 2026 10:39 PM
***
Don't forget about Starship Flight 12!

Posted by: TRex - countdown dino at May 20, 2026 10:40 PM (dNF1a)

148 Karen Carpenter’s voice = Sydney Sweeney’s boobs.

A beautiful female singing voice is that sexy.

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:41 PM (77rzZ)

149 Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 20, 2026 10:25 PM (diia5)

I did look into it but I would have to be filthy rich to do it. There are things I will blow money on, like gambling and hookers, and things I won't.

Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 10:41 PM (vE0+H)

150 49 "Cloud Dancer, a lofty white that serves as a symbol of calming influence in a society rediscovering the value of quiet reflection."

Yeesh. Quality art criticism if I ever read it.

The pantone color square would be great in the art thread.
Posted by: mindful webworker - 16 shades of gray at May 20, 2026 10:08 PM (drdOJ)

***

If anyone writes that shit on the morning art thread, it will be noted on their permanent record.
Posted by: Diogenes at May 20, 2026 10:12 PM (2WIwB)

"Rabbit In A Snowstorm"

Posted by: Darrell Harris at May 20, 2026 10:41 PM (0CU3H)

151 Bulg, I love driving past Christmas tree farms, little forests with the trees all in nice, straight rows. They're so orderly.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 20, 2026 10:41 PM (0Htd1)

152 >>> 145
I came across another of those "if you can't tip 40%, stay home" things. They piss me off. I'm a generous tipper but a tip isn't a basic human right and I'm not going to be bullied into pretending it is. Fine, I'll stay home.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 20, 2026 10:40 PM (HdYcL)

Heh.

"Here's a tip: 'The minimum wage is $0.' "

Posted by: Helena Handbasket at May 20, 2026 10:41 PM (Yqjwb)

153 First major disappointment in life was when I discovered that I don't like Jelly beans.

Posted by: Javems at May 20, 2026 10:41 PM (9r1k/)

154 Thanks for the Wednesday Night ONT, T Rex!

Love Jelly Bellies! There must be at least 582 lucious jelly beans in that jar, no?

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at May 20, 2026 10:42 PM (D/6p1)

155
40% tip?

Fuck them and the horse they rode in on.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:42 PM (3ek7K)

156 I took my kids to see AC/DC at the STL hockey arena (Scott Trade) about 12 years ago. My kids, who were 11 or 12 or so, could have cared less. Were not impressed.

AC/DC looked so OLD... and feeble! I think I caught them on their last hurrah. One of them was almost deaf. One of them had yelled out his vocal chords.

Posted by: mnw at May 20, 2026 10:42 PM (RCjYY)

157 I sort of inherited a bronzy greyish car that seemed to blend in with asphalt in the eyes of other drivers. I was sideswiped once when parked, once when moving and "almost" several times.

I think about visibility now. Maybe something in a pale creamy yellow?

Posted by: KT at May 20, 2026 10:43 PM (rdeQO)

158 First major disappointment in life was when I discovered that I don't like Jelly beans.
Posted by: Javems
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*Fist bump*
Good to see you in the comments Javems.

Posted by: scampydog at May 20, 2026 10:44 PM (4IXIL)

159 Cloud Dancer is a very versatile white for walls, it’s funny it is color of the year, but it is a nice white!

For the custom paint of the Porsches, why not just get it wrapped? Budget friendly Porsche painting ideas right here!

Posted by: Piper at May 20, 2026 10:45 PM (Wmg4n)

160 151 A lot of work goes into that orderliness, NG.

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:45 PM (77rzZ)

161 Karen Carpenter’s voice = Sydney Sweeney’s boobs.

A beautiful female singing voice is that sexy.

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:41 PM (77rzZ)

That is powerful. Karen Carpenter was very talented and tragic. There are no dangling male balls that inspire me, particularly. Perhaps that is a tragedy.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 10:45 PM (Hvd9a)

162 The department that takes on truly custom jobs used to be known as "special wishes" or "Sonderwunsch."

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I thought those were the slaves the cleared out the gas chambers, but I guess Porsche wouldn't want to advertise that.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:45 PM (6C3mT)

163 Give me 2 minutes with that jar of jelly beans and the answer will be none.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 20, 2026 10:46 PM (snZF9)

164 There are 1,623 jelly beans in the above jar. Just a guess 😉

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at May 20, 2026 10:46 PM (NFX2v)

165 Not the best commenter this evening, although i gave it my almost best shot...
Went off to oncologist today...not the best fun...
But, hey! Any day above ground is a good day😛!
Love the Horde!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at May 20, 2026 10:47 PM (uTEOj)

166 That is powerful. Karen Carpenter was very talented and tragic. There are no dangling male balls that inspire me, particularly. Perhaps that is a tragedy.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 10:45 PM (Hvd9a)
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Hello, there.

Posted by: Engelbert Humperdinck at May 20, 2026 10:47 PM (RIvkX)

167 There are no dangling male balls that inspire me, particularly.

“Metaphor?”

Posted by: Slo-Mo Dove at May 20, 2026 10:47 PM (EXyHK)

168 I'd give you my leftover Christmas hambone if I had a heart. But I don't. I use it for my New Year's Collards.
Posted by: BarelyScaryMary

Collards? You're supposed to use it for split pea soup.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 20, 2026 10:47 PM (0Htd1)

169 I saw Dangling Male Balls open for The Offspring at Gazzari's in '88.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:48 PM (6C3mT)

170 What kind of service are they providing that's worth a 40% tip? Lap dances Blowjobs? Wash and dry your car seductively in an itsy bitsy teeny tiny yellow polka dot bikini?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 20, 2026 10:49 PM (qx7Zg)

171 Appreciate the colorful content this evening. And the Calvin & Hobbes. I miss that comic strip.

And thanks again to the quirky folks of Pittsburgh (or portions thereof) for reminding us that humanity is... human.

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at May 20, 2026 10:49 PM (D/6p1)

172 PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer

This is seriously old news. The spackle I’ve used for decades has always been this exact color.
Guess I’m a trend-setter.

Posted by: Gunslinger at May 20, 2026 10:49 PM (HZfH/)

173 {COMM}

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 20, 2026 10:49 PM (RIvkX)

174 For the custom paint of the Porsches, why not just get it wrapped? Budget friendly Porsche painting ideas right here!

Posted by: Piper at May 20, 2026 10:45 PM (Wmg4n)

LOL There's something nice about the IDEA of it being a genuine custom paint job from the manufacturer.

Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 10:50 PM (vE0+H)

175 Everything going okay, Comm?

Posted by: Piper at May 20, 2026 10:50 PM (Wmg4n)

176 If you like female voices with a delicious "bottom", check out Gale Garnett. A Canadian by way of New Zealand, her big hit was "We'll Sing in the Sunshine" from 1965, which beat out Dylan for Folk Grammy that year. She went Pop to moderate success, then fronted a Psychedelic band The Gentle Reign.
Wonderful alto voice and she was quite pretty, which always helps. Kind of left music in the 80s, but became a successful novelist. A cool lady who should have had bigger stardom.

Posted by: I Know You Rider at May 20, 2026 10:50 PM (oftw2)

177 We had one of those aluminum trees when I was a kid. Had the color wheel light too. Must of had it for five or six Christmases. Mom didn't like real trees because they made a mess. But we kids didn't mind, as long as we had a tree. And the tree was bright and full of colors. On Christmas eve Dad would drive us around the rich part of town to see the fancy decorations and also to get us sleepy so when we got home we were ready to go to bed. Parents had their ways back in the day.

Posted by: Case at May 20, 2026 10:51 PM (8XBuM)

178 The best female singers of the 20th century (in no particular order): Karen Carpenter, Shirley Jones, Judy Garland, and Linda Ronstadt.

Well, I might have listed Karen first for a reason.

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:51 PM (77rzZ)

179 2658 JBs in the jar.

Posted by: Lothar of the Keolu Hill People at May 20, 2026 10:51 PM (z1mEU)

180 Posted by: scampydog at May 20, 2026 10:44 PM (4IXIL)

Thanks scampydod. I lurk a lot now.

And my first car was a 1958 Ford Falcon. It was mainly rust as I recall, with a bit of brown thrown in.

Posted by: Javems at May 20, 2026 10:52 PM (9r1k/)

181 PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer

This is seriously old news. The spackle I’ve used for decades has always been this exact color.
Guess I’m a trend-setter.

Posted by: Gunslinger at May 20, 2026 10:49 PM (HZfH/)

Back in the 80's there were houses with entire interiors painted in colors like that. That was when white for some reason became the in thing. People who thought the white was too sterile would have these slight off white paints mixed. So yeah, the color is nothing new.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 20, 2026 10:52 PM (snZF9)

182 Pittsburgh has another distinction. Steepest residential street in USA.

Posted by: Canton Avenue at May 20, 2026 10:53 PM (oftw2)

183 If we're talking beautiful voice, Joan Baez.

Posted by: mnw at May 20, 2026 10:53 PM (RCjYY)

184 There are no dangling male balls that inspire me, particularly.

“Metaphor?”

Posted by: Slo-Mo Dove at May 20, 2026 10:47 PM (EXyHK)

Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of a ninja men who know how to twirl.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 10:53 PM (Hvd9a)

185 178 The best female singers of the 20th century (in no particular order): Karen Carpenter, Shirley Jones, Judy Garland, and Linda Ronstadt.

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Shirley Jones?

*index finger to cheek*

Riiiight.

Posted by: Dr. Evil at May 20, 2026 10:54 PM (6C3mT)

186
Well, Avs made it exciting.

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at May 20, 2026 10:54 PM (HdYcL)

187 Alison Krauss.

Jewel although I guess I learned that's controversial. I don't see how - what a voice.

Marion Williams

Cass Elliot

Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 10:54 PM (vE0+H)

188 My first car was a yellowish tan with a darker tan, fake leather roof. It was a dodge dart and rusted all to hell. The body shop guy told me that they couldn't effectively get rid of the rust, but that that slant six engine would go on forever.

Posted by: nerdygirl at May 20, 2026 10:29 PM (0Htd1)

He would be right. I think those cars started rusting before they left the factory, but yeah, that engine is unkillable.

Posted by: Berserker-Dragonheads Division at May 20, 2026 10:55 PM (snZF9)

189 The most powerful female voices in rock are (1) Ann Wilson and (2) Pat Benatar.

FIGHT ME

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:55 PM (6C3mT)

190
Kamala has a beautiful voice.

Oh wait , only if you are a retarded grifter.

Free everything is music to their ears.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 10:55 PM (3ek7K)

191 First Falcon was 1960, same year as the introduction of the Corvair, Valiant, and Comet.

Posted by: Big Three Goes Little at May 20, 2026 10:56 PM (oftw2)

192 The best female singers of the 20th century (in no particular order): Karen Carpenter, Shirley Jones, Judy Garland, and Linda Ronstadt.

Well, I might have listed Karen first for a reason.
Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:51 PM (77rzZ)
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I don't think so.

Posted by: Annie Lennox, Mama Cass, and Cher at May 20, 2026 10:56 PM (RIvkX)

193 Also, Julia Migenes.

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 10:56 PM (77rzZ)

194 170 What kind of service are they providing that's worth a 40% tip? Lap dances Blowjobs? Wash and dry your car seductively in an itsy bitsy teeny tiny yellow polka dot bikini?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 20, 2026 10:49 PM (qx7Zg)

Back quite a few years ago there was a truck wash up in east Texas somewhere that had nude gals as washers. I never had enough money for that sort of nonsense

Posted by: Javems at May 20, 2026 10:57 PM (9r1k/)

195 Actually, I'm eating jelly bellies right now. Sour mix.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 20, 2026 10:57 PM (RIvkX)

196 PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer

Is that a male or female American Indian name?

Did they get permission from everyone with that name, or will they need a new name after Cloud Dancer(s)' attorneys get done with them?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 20, 2026 10:58 PM (qx7Zg)

197 Back quite a few years ago there was a truck wash up in east Texas somewhere that had nude gals as washers. I never had enough money for that sort of nonsense

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Hot nude girls, or skanky nude girls?

Because there's a difference.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:59 PM (6C3mT)

198 Grace Slick.

Posted by: mnw at May 20, 2026 10:59 PM (RCjYY)

199 Bulg, I may pick at your Triscuit habit. But I also enjoy Karen Carpenter. But she should have eaten some Triscuits and cheese, really. What a teagedy.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 10:59 PM (Hvd9a)

200 For the record, "Cloud Dancer" is #F0EFEB hex.

Posted by: mindful webworker - because it matters at May 20, 2026 10:59 PM (drdOJ)

201 869 jelly beans. What do I win?
Guess I'll have to read the content.

Posted by: From about That Time at May 20, 2026 10:59 PM (sl73Y)

202 I came across another of those "if you can't tip 40%, stay home" things.

I'm pretty sure those are not written by people who actually rely on tips for income but by people who need you to know that they are better than you. If all of us who can't/won't tip 40% were to actually stay home, there aren't nearly enough others to make up the difference. Businesses will close and the (former) workers will get 0%.

Posted by: Oddbob at May 20, 2026 11:00 PM (vTZFs)

203 187 Alison Krauss.

Jewel although I guess I learned that's controversial. I don't see how - what a voice.

——-

Resounding endorsement for Alison Krauss. Voice of an angel, to this day. Saw her live last year. Amazing.

Also, Dolores O’Riordan. RIP.

Posted by: Grayman27 at May 20, 2026 11:00 PM (AvoqE)

204 191 First Falcon was 1960, same year as the introduction of the Corvair, Valiant, and Comet.

Posted by: Big Three Goes Little at May 20, 2026 10:56 PM (oftw2)

May have been a 1960. Time is a bit cloudy back then

Posted by: Javems at May 20, 2026 11:00 PM (9r1k/)

205 Posted by: mnw at May 20, 2026 10:59 PM (RCjYY)

*gingerly steps off mnw's lawn*

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 20, 2026 11:00 PM (RIvkX)

206
California doctor convicted of $45M Medicare fraud scheme that funded luxury vacations and a $12k crossbow

CROSSBOW

Posted by: Blonde Mortixtl at May 20, 2026 11:00 PM (n7rxJ)

207 173 175
Looking mostly ok for now...finding out next month. Thanks so much for asking!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at May 20, 2026 11:01 PM (uTEOj)

208 I came across another of those "if you can't tip 40%, stay home" things.

Your terms are, acceptable.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at May 20, 2026 11:01 PM (+9wcF)

209 “The number of jelly beans in the jar is zero, because it's just a picture of jelly beans and not actual jelly beans. And the jar is also part of the picture.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 20, 2026 10:32 PM (CHHv1)

Whoa.”

Would you sell me some pot?

*That Animal House dude*

Posted by: Gunslinger at May 20, 2026 11:01 PM (HZfH/)

210 California doctor convicted of $45M Medicare fraud scheme that funded luxury vacations and a $12k crossbow

CROSSBOW

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He obviously isn't a Moron, 'cause we're all LONGBOW men here.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 11:02 PM (6C3mT)

211
Blonde,

His sentence should be death by his crossbow.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 11:02 PM (3ek7K)

212 897 jellies in the jar. Reagan and my papa loved jellies

Posted by: Westside Dano at May 20, 2026 11:02 PM (J/v2z)

213 So what colour is your fantasy Porsche?

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 20, 2026 11:02 PM (2GVsD)

214 199 For dietary reasons, I am going light on the Triscuits these days.

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 11:02 PM (77rzZ)

215 Colors of cars I've owned, since 1981, in chronological order: red, blue, cream, red, yellow, white, red (starting to see a theme), green, blue.

Posted by: Frankie at May 20, 2026 11:03 PM (qb6K3)

216 Always liked Dionne Warwick's voice. She never got the credit she deserved because she didn't do the over the top diva stuff of her contemporaries (Franklin, Streisand, Ross, Cher) but a great, soothing voice.

Posted by: Wally at May 20, 2026 11:03 PM (0e5Te)

217 In other news, Japan is suffering a few 'mysterious' fires in their temples.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 20, 2026 11:03 PM (2GVsD)

218 Blonde,

His sentence should be death by his crossbow.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 11:02 PM (3ek7K)

Why not castration by crossbow, then slap a hot iron on it?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 20, 2026 11:03 PM (qx7Zg)

219 213 So what colour is your fantasy Porsche?

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Dazzle, please.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 11:04 PM (6C3mT)

220 124 The number of jelly beans in the jar is zero, because it's just a picture of jelly beans and not actual jelly beans. And the jar is also part of the picture.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at May 20, 2026 10:32 PM (CHHv1)

There is no spoon!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at May 20, 2026 11:04 PM (ZVgZ4)

221
Anna,

Who is setting them?

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 11:04 PM (3ek7K)

222 Dazzle camouflage?

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 20, 2026 11:05 PM (2GVsD)

223 Rita Coolidge

Posted by: Ben Had at May 20, 2026 11:05 PM (5P5DO)

224 So what colour is your fantasy Porsche?
Posted by: Anna Puma

I'd get a deep, cobalt blue gel version.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at May 20, 2026 11:05 PM (diia5)

225 And…

The cake is a lie!

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at May 20, 2026 11:06 PM (ZVgZ4)

226 My first car was a Suzuki Samurai, blue. Remember those?

Posted by: Piper at May 20, 2026 11:06 PM (Wmg4n)

227 222 Dazzle camouflage?
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 20, 2026 11:05 PM (2GVsD)

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It would be advantageous if the police were unable to tell your speed, direction or exact vehicle type.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 11:06 PM (6C3mT)

228 Four Seasons

Some are pointing fingers at a radical imported religious group.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 20, 2026 11:06 PM (2GVsD)

229
217 In other news, Japan is suffering a few 'mysterious' fires in their temples.
Posted by: Anna Puma at May 20, 2026 11:03 PM

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*weird smirk*

Posted by: Muslim 'Immigrants' at May 20, 2026 11:06 PM (VWtfl)

230 Hot nude girls, or skanky nude girls?

Because there's a difference.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:59 PM (6C3mT)

Never saw one but tuck stop so....

Posted by: Javems at May 20, 2026 11:06 PM (9r1k/)

231
Anna,

What a surprise.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 11:07 PM (3ek7K)

232 Why didn't Calvin's parents have a dish washing machine? This was the late 1980s.

Posted by: gKWVE at May 20, 2026 11:07 PM (gKWVE)

233
This is not a pipe.

Posted by: Hunter Biden at May 20, 2026 11:08 PM (VWtfl)

234 All those boring "popular" colors are because that is your only choice if you buy a car off the dealers lot. Bold colors may offend too many people to carry.

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at May 20, 2026 11:09 PM (/lPRQ)

235 216 Always liked Dionne Warwick's voice. She never got the credit she deserved because she didn't do the over the top diva stuff of her contemporaries (Franklin, Streisand, Ross, Cher) but a great, soothing voice.

Posted by: Wally at May 20, 2026 11:03 PM (0e5Te)

I would have to put Gladys Knight in the mix.

Posted by: Javems at May 20, 2026 11:09 PM (9r1k/)

236 Dionne Warwick was a talented lady

https://tinyurl.com/3mkckkk3

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 11:10 PM (Hvd9a)

237 Good evening, Horde. I napped through most of the hockey game.

[Top photo: Guess how many jelly beans are in the jar.]

All of them.

Posted by: mikeski at May 20, 2026 11:10 PM (VHUov)

238 Roseanne Cash

Posted by: wth at May 20, 2026 11:10 PM (oq9dX)

239 Got enough problems without worrying that my car is going to get herpes.

Posted by: gKWVE at May 20, 2026 11:10 PM (gKWVE)

240 Japan hanged that old blind guy who inspired his followers to set off sarin gas bombs in the subways.

Japan isn't really into capital punishment, but they made an exception for that old gentleman.

Posted by: mnw at May 20, 2026 11:11 PM (RCjYY)

241 I always like Christy Hynde for her voice... but just my opinion....

Posted by: COMountainMarie at May 20, 2026 11:11 PM (uTEOj)

242 How to make Stuttgart scratch their heads, request one of two Volkswagen Karmann Ghia colors.

L20E Amber
L21E Blood orange.

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 20, 2026 11:12 PM (2GVsD)

243 I just saw that LaGuardia has closed a runway.

There's a sinkhole in one of its taxiways. Evidently they don't want to damage planes by snapping off their landing gear, or FOD to engines.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at May 20, 2026 11:12 PM (qx7Zg)

244 Re: the earlier thread on NPR:

Federal funding accounts for 1% of NPR's funding. From the horse's own mouth, they said.

Without that 1%, they fired 300 of their employees.

Does NPR realize those 300 employees are literally "The One Percent" now?

Posted by: Another Anon at May 20, 2026 11:12 PM (4h45B)

245 189 The most powerful female voices in rock are (1) Ann Wilson and (2) Pat Benatar.
FIGHT ME
Posted by: Cicero

I hear you're driving someone else's car now

Posted by: the Concrete Blonde at May 20, 2026 11:13 PM (gKWVE)

246 NPR lied. Surprised?

Posted by: mnw at May 20, 2026 11:14 PM (RCjYY)

247 Cicero, pistols or blades?

Posted by: Ben Had at May 20, 2026 11:14 PM (5P5DO)

248 So what colour is your fantasy Porsche?

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 20, 2026 11:02 PM (2GVsD)

It would have to be bright. Otherwise no real point to me in doing something custom. Beyond that I don't know. It would be bright. Although I came across this dusty yellow that's kind of sweet:

http://alturl.com/rmttd

Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 11:14 PM (vE0+H)

249 I came across another of those "if you can't tip 40%, stay home" things. They piss me off. I'm a generous tipper but a tip isn't a basic human right and I'm not going to be bullied into pretending it is. Fine, I'll stay home.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

Not staying home. I "can" tip 40%. I just won't if you try to shame me into it. Try not to be a dick, and I'll return the favor.

Posted by: mikeski at May 20, 2026 11:15 PM (VHUov)

250 There's a baseball buried in those jelly beans to throw off the count.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at May 20, 2026 11:15 PM (Cqx++)

251 I am sending prayer up Marie.

Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 11:15 PM (vE0+H)

252 Grok: In this picture, how many jelly beans do you estimate are in this jar? [link]

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Posted by: mindful webworker - Grok is soooo busy at May 20, 2026 11:16 PM (drdOJ)

253 LOL There's something nice about the IDEA of it being a genuine custom paint job from the manufacturer.
Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 10:50 PM (vE0+H)

Saw a blue Ferrari recently. Yeah, I doubt it was a factory paint job...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at May 20, 2026 11:17 PM (nbLIj)

254 Very few Cybertrucks I see are the factory Stainless…

Posted by: Gunslinger at May 20, 2026 11:18 PM (HZfH/)

255 My cars:
1978 Mazda GLC, gold
1980 Mazda 626, cream
1980 Mazda GLC, metallic bronze
1994 Mazda Protege, metallic mint green
1997 Hyundai Accent, metallic dark blue
1986 Nissan PU, bronze
1999 Subaru Legacy wagon, metallic dark green
2000 Mazda Protege, silver
2005 Honda Element, silver
1992 Toyota PU, red*
2009 Mazda CX7, gunmetal
2014 Mazda CX5, darker gunmetal
2009 Honda Element, metallic burgundy*
2013 Ford Focus Hatchback, white*
2005 Mazda 3 23SP, metallic black*
2005 Ford F250 diesel, white*

*still own these

Posted by: Lemmiwinks at May 20, 2026 11:19 PM (THY4u)

256 189 The most powerful female voices in rock are (1) Ann Wilson and (2) Pat Benatar.
FIGHT ME
Posted by: Cicero

I OD on Heroin. OG 27 club. But I get no fuckin' respect.

Posted by: ZombieJanisJoplin at May 20, 2026 11:19 PM (Hvd9a)

257 Goodnight, All. Hope y’all sleep well.

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 11:20 PM (77rzZ)

258 Very few Cybertrucks I see are the factory Stainless…

Posted by: Gunslinger at May 20, 2026 11:18 PM (HZfH/)

Interesting! I have never seen a painted one!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 20, 2026 11:20 PM (mDGAX)

259
Goodnight Boob

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 11:21 PM (3ek7K)

260 Wild thing, you make my heart sing, TRex.

Thanks for the colorful ONT. The Jellybean song was even before my time. I'd been hatched but had better things to do than rock out, age 3yrs. I had a record player, however, and my brother and I played Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier often. And others that my mother probably let someone rip us off from the attic a few years ago. Worth a billion or so.

I "won" a little record at the school Halloween bazarre/bizarre. It was called "From a Jack to a Queen" and I used to dance to it sometimes.

My childhood was often dangerous as I once singed my starched petticoat backing up to the gas heater to warm up my behind. I told my Daddy that I was "hotting up." It was winter in an old house with 14' ceilings. I think it was worth it. If you didn't wear starched petticoats you missed out. Yes, I realize this dates me to the Civil War Era.

That Cloud Dancer color is lame except for trim or maybe the exterior of a house. I disagree with Leatrice the Executive Director as I personally like cacophony sometimes, and the Pittsburgh Scanner people.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 20, 2026 11:22 PM (WONhk)

261
The frauding doctor with the crossbow is... a CHICK. She literally led the nation in income for Botox injections.

Posted by: Blonde Mortixtl at May 20, 2026 11:22 PM (n7rxJ)

262 Saw a blue Ferrari recently. Yeah, I doubt it was a factory paint job...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at May 20, 2026 11:17 PM (nbLIj)

Saw one recently that was painted a horrible flat, muddy grayish color.

Fucking horrible.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 20, 2026 11:22 PM (mDGAX)

263 259 🙂

Posted by: Bulg at May 20, 2026 11:23 PM (77rzZ)

264 I always like Christy Hynde for her voice... but just my opinion....

Posted by: COMountainMarie at May 20, 2026 11:11 PM (uTEOj)

Chrissie Hynde can sing me to sleep any night. Sultry...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at May 20, 2026 11:23 PM (nbLIj)

265 >>FIGHT ME

Tina.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 20, 2026 11:23 PM (viF8m)

266 So what colour is your fantasy Porsche?

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 20, 2026 11:02 PM (2GVsD)

It would have to be bright. Otherwise no real point to me in doing something custom. Beyond that I don't know. It would be bright. Although I came across this dusty yellow that's kind of sweet:

http://alturl.com/rmttd
Posted by: ...
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There's this color called "'Please Give Me a Ticket, Officer' Red". It's available on Porsche s, Ferraris, 'vettes, and other " more horsepower than brains" vehicles. 😀

Posted by: buddhaha at May 20, 2026 11:23 PM (Vh9Sf)

267
Lol Boob,

Sleep well.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 11:23 PM (3ek7K)

268 Not staying home. I "can" tip 40%. I just won't if you try to shame me into it. Try not to be a dick, and I'll return the favor.

Posted by: mikeski at May 20, 2026 11:15 PM (VHUov)

I'm an old broad. You'd have to do a lot to make me tip 40%. It would be impossible, most likely. It would involve bringing my food and drink in a correct and timely manner. With charm and wit. Not some screaming orgasm.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 11:25 PM (Hvd9a)

269 Nice ONT, TRex!

My best friend in grade school (well, her parents) had an aluminum tree just like that! And the color wheel!

Um, they even had a sunburst clock like that, too...

Posted by: JQ at May 20, 2026 11:26 PM (rdVOm)

270 Very few Cybertrucks I see are the factory Stainless…

Posted by: Gunslinger at May 20, 2026 11:18 PM (HZfH/)

Interesting! I have never seen a painted one!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 20, 2026 11:20 PM (mDGAX)

Got a couple wrapped ones cruising around these parts. Last week I saw one painted a deep blue, sort of cobalt..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at May 20, 2026 11:27 PM (nbLIj)

271 Not some screaming orgasm.

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 11:25 PM (Hvd9a)

Hmmm.... I'll bet most people would tip 40% for a screaming orgasm.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 20, 2026 11:28 PM (mDGAX)

272 262 Saw a blue Ferrari recently. Yeah, I doubt it was a factory paint job...

Posted by: Joe Kidd at May 20, 2026 11:17 PM (nbLIj)

Saw one recently that was painted a horrible flat, muddy grayish color.

Fucking horrible.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 20, 2026

Probably Grigio Squalo

Posted by: Piper at May 20, 2026 11:28 PM (Wmg4n)

273 Very few Cybertrucks I see are the factory Stainless…

Posted by: Gunslinger at May 20, 2026 11:18 PM (HZfH/)

Interesting! I have never seen a painted one!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo
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I just saw one today going the.other way on the Beeline Hwy (AZ 87) that was painted a dark blue 3 or 4 coats of lacquer, because I could see the shiny through it, just a little.

Posted by: buddhaha at May 20, 2026 11:29 PM (Vh9Sf)

274 189 The most powerful female voices in rock are (1) Ann Wilson and (2) Pat Benatar.

FIGHT ME
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at May 20, 2026 10:55 PM (6C3mT)
*****************
Nah. I don't fight those I love (my husband strongly disagrees along with sons).

Agree with those two, but will add Annie Lennox, Carrie Underwood (ok country but powerful voice), Linda Rondstadt, and my absolute favorite female singer of all time: Alison Krauss.

We saw her live last summer under the stars and she's amazing, angelic, ethereal with her voice she uses effortlessly. She's that good and I have loved her for 25yrs.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 20, 2026 11:30 PM (WONhk)

275 Probably Grigio Squalo

Posted by: Piper at May 20, 2026 11:28 PM (Wmg4n)

Watch your language young lady!

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 20, 2026 11:31 PM (mDGAX)

276 There's this color called "'Please Give Me a Ticket, Officer' Red". It's available on Porsche s, Ferraris, 'vettes, and other " more horsepower than brains" vehicles. 😀

Posted by: buddhaha at May 20, 2026 11:23 PM (Vh9Sf)

I drove a red car for a while. Not even a particularly sporty thing but bright fucking red. That shit antagonizes people I am telling you. I had more tailgaters and people taking chances and cutting me off than any other car I ever drove.

Drove a bright orange car too and it was like law of the jungle, people stayed away, like with those poison frogs. It was hilarious.

Posted by: ... at May 20, 2026 11:31 PM (vE0+H)

277 Hmmm.... I'll bet most people would tip 40% for a screaming orgasm.

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 20, 2026 11:28 PM (mDGAX)

With respect, Mr Dildo. Not if they got it at home for free😆

Posted by: BarelyScaryMary at May 20, 2026 11:32 PM (Hvd9a)

278 275 Probably Grigio Squalo

Posted by: Piper at May 20, 2026 11:28 PM (Wmg4n)

Watch your language young lady!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at May 20, 202

Sorry. 😉

Posted by: Piper at May 20, 2026 11:32 PM (Wmg4n)

279 If you’ve ever priced automobile paint in recent years you can understand why modern cars are nondescript blah.

I think Yellow is among the more expensive hues. That’s why I like survivor cars and trucks with original paint. It’s pretty durable stuff, like enamel on refrigerators. Solid blues greens and reds, no weird shades.

Posted by: Common Tater at May 20, 2026 11:32 PM (+0VYM)

280 I OD on Heroin. OG 27 club. But I get no fuckin' respect.

Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a naloxone shot.
My friends are all drunk now or off smoking pot.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at May 20, 2026 11:33 PM (EXyHK)

281 My first car was a Suzuki Samurai, blue. Remember those?
Posted by: Piper at May 20, 2026 11:06 PM (Wmg4n)

Lost family friends over mine.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 20, 2026 11:33 PM (1Ff7Z)

282 So what colour is your fantasy Porsche?

Posted by: Anna Puma at May 20, 2026 11:02 PM (2GVsD)

Orange 914. Like Beth, Rockford's lawyer gal.

Posted by: OrangeEnt at May 20, 2026 11:36 PM (1Ff7Z)

283 My great-grandparents had the aluminum foil tree with the color wheel... must've been early '60s.

They were awfully proud of that thing. I think it made 'em feel like Buck Rogers or something. I can only imagine the changes they saw, given that they were both born in the freakin' 19th Century.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at May 20, 2026 11:37 PM (IG3/x)

284 Yup, Red sportscars, and Dodge chargers, should just get a ticket automatically, on general principles.

“Yes sir, I understand that. But you’ve broken the speed limit before, undoubtedly, and I’m quite certain to do so in the future. Sign here, please.”

I wonder if “pre-paid” fines for speeding tickets are a thing anywhere?

Posted by: Common Tater at May 20, 2026 11:37 PM (+0VYM)

285 I am off to bed, I don’t have to get up at 430a on a week day for the first time in forever. J is in Boston, I have the whole bed to myself (well, except for 2 Savannahs and a Shiba), I am going to sleep in to like 6! Out of control over here.

Posted by: Piper at May 20, 2026 11:37 PM (Wmg4n)

286 Jim Morrison's songs are growing on me as some favorites on my playlist. He was crazy as he could be and messed up from his pedo father.

I read a story last year about him now being dead but not dying and buried in Paris. He was old and living in NH and a photo of him being old with a scar where his facial mole was looked real. And if anyone knows facial moles and remembers it is me, the resident dermatologist of AOS.

My favorite song of his is Wild Night. LOVE IT!

Man, dance to the downbeat and saxophone, y'all! Also love Tupelo Honey, being from MS and my people are from up there.

https://tinyurl.com/bdndzx4n

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at May 20, 2026 11:37 PM (WONhk)

287 I came across another of those "if you can't tip 40%, stay home" things. They piss me off. I'm a generous tipper but a tip isn't a basic human right and I'm not going to be bullied into pretending it is. Fine, I'll stay home.
Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh

FORTY percent?!! Holy smokes... that's some real, first-class, overblown, entitlement mindedness right there! Snotty and pretentious, even.

Yeah, I'm stayin' home too. Madness.

Posted by: JQ at May 20, 2026 11:38 PM (rdVOm)

288 Was on a walk this evening and observed a neighbor walking their dogs near another neighbor doing the same thing. One of the first neighbor's dogs was pulling hard at the leash, barking at the other dogs and generally being an annoying spaz. As I passed them I asked, "Just an excitable boy?"

By his lack of reaction I deduced he's not a Warren Zevon fan.

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at May 20, 2026 11:39 PM (+9wcF)

289 Wanting a 40% tip is the company's problem, not mine.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at May 20, 2026 11:39 PM (RIvkX)

290 40% tip?

No. You’re already getting paid $25 an hour. Your fingernails are dirty, you hardly look me in the eye, you don’t offer the specials and you can’t conjugate verbs.

Bite me.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 20, 2026 11:39 PM (A5RD0)

291 Clearly Pantone has serious White Privilege!

Posted by: Romeo13 at May 20, 2026 11:40 PM (mP0Kj)

292 I think Yellow is among the more expensive hues. That’s why I like survivor cars and trucks with original paint. It’s pretty durable stuff, like enamel on refrigerators. Solid blues greens and reds, no weird shades.
Posted by: Common Tater at May 20, 2026 11:32 PM (+0VYM)

Couldn't get metallic green in California. Some chemical compound in it was oooh scary. You wanted metallic green, you had to drive out to a shop in Nevada..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at May 20, 2026 11:41 PM (nbLIj)

293 >>So what colour is your fantasy Porsche?

Silver.

Posted by: JackStraw at May 20, 2026 11:41 PM (viF8m)

294 Remember when Pepto Bismol pink was a car color for a short time? '70s, I think.

I guess they figured out that a color that reminds people of vomiting might not have been the best idea.

You have to wonder who bought those. Obviously people from families where Pepto wasn't the go-to for any kind of digestive complaint.

In my family, if it couldn't be fixed with Pepto-Bismol or Vicks Vap-O-Rub, it was time to call the ambulance or undertaker, depending.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at May 20, 2026 11:41 PM (IG3/x)

295 I can only imagine the changes they saw, given that they were both born in the freakin' 19th Century.

Just the invention of home refrigeration changed so much. I read cookbooks from the 1800s and it is amazing sometimes how modern they were except for all the extra work and things they did to food to get around the lack of reliable cold.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at May 20, 2026 11:43 PM (EXyHK)

296 Morrison was a strange cat.

His dad was an Admiral in the US Navy, and highly doubtful he was untoward in any way to son. Robby Krieger has a pretty good autobiography about the Doors years.

Posted by: Common Tater at May 20, 2026 11:44 PM (+0VYM)

297 There's one jelly bean.
No there's many more.
Oh really, let's count. you start.
One
See, toldya so.

Posted by: longwing at May 20, 2026 11:44 PM (T06ee)

298 I had a red convertible for a decade or so. A little Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo. Loved that little car. So did my boys. Zippy.

Posted by: nurse ratched at May 20, 2026 11:45 PM (A5RD0)

299 >>In my family, if it couldn't be fixed with Pepto-Bismol or Vicks Vap-O-Rub, it was time to call the ambulance or undertaker, depending.

Didn't you have any dirt to rub on it?

Posted by: JackStraw at May 20, 2026 11:45 PM (viF8m)

300 > Couldn't get metallic green in California. Some chemical compound in it was oooh scary.
Posted by: Joe Kidd at May 20, 2026 11:41 PM (nbLIj)

Undoubtedly too late to have been arsenic compounds, which make for some spectacular colors, particularly green ("Paris green").

There are 19th Century books where librarians and museum folks have to wear hazmat gear to handle them... I guess it's not just toxic when it's new, but becomes more so over time as it breaks down and releases the arsenic.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at May 20, 2026 11:45 PM (IG3/x)

301 Boring inoffensive car colors are most common now because so many cars are leased, and the dealers and auto manufacturers want cars they can resell easily when the lease is up.
Twenty (gulp) years ago, we bought a Saab wagon. We wanted a stickshift, and to find one that wasn't silver or black or white (we got a nice dark red called merlot), we had to look three states away.

Posted by: Otto Zilch at May 20, 2026 11:46 PM (Ws2ua)

302 ChristyBlinky, love your female vocalist selection.

For power voices, don’t forget Grace Slick!

Posted by: Tom Servo at May 20, 2026 11:47 PM (TH/2I)

303
When the lock down eased up we went to our favorite restaurant.

We asked for a menu and were told, no menus anymore. You have to use your phone to scan the thing on the placard.

We left. Our phones then weren't smart phones.

Went home and ate a sandwich, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at May 20, 2026 11:47 PM (3ek7K)

304 Rubio Theory:
Trump envisioned every word of that speech before he even announced Rubio's appointment.

Posted by: longwing at May 20, 2026 11:48 PM (T06ee)

305 293 >>So what colour is your fantasy Porsche?

Silver.
Posted by: JackStraw at May 20, 2026 11:41 PM (viF8m)

LOL, my last 3 cars have all been Grey... Why?

I have a Custom Military Plate (Navy) which is 'GR WLF' which I've transferred between cars.

Posted by: Romeo13 at May 20, 2026 11:48 PM (mP0Kj)

306 > Just the invention of home refrigeration changed so much.
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at May 20, 2026 11:43 PM (EXyHK)

Oh, for sure. She kept growing a gigantic garden (like half an acre... cultivated by hand) and canning hundreds of pounds of stuff every year.... possibly just in case the newfangled stuff stopped working.

They were both born before the first flight of the Wright brothers, and lived to see space travel.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at May 20, 2026 11:48 PM (IG3/x)

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