Thursday Overnight Open Thread - August 20, 2026 [Doof]

Howdy Hordelings! Welcome to the Thursday ONT! Mixed bag of content for those who care. Open thread, as always. What's on YOUR mind tonight?

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Flock Segment of the Night

He finds your lack in faith in Flock disturbing

Darth Vader comes out in favor of Flock cameras pic.twitter.com/YL3jaiwIEx
— Orwell Day (@OrwellDay) August 20, 2026

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Texas Constable works for his people

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A Texas constable just unplugged every Flock surveillance camera in his county and told the company to come get its garbage out of a free society.
Hood County Precinct 2 Constable John Shirley refused to wait for another empty study or corporate promise.
He and his team went out, disconnected the entire network of license-plate readers, covered them, and shut the system down cold.
“Today is a good day for the Freedom of the people of Hood County,” he posted.
He explained that he had finished the job of shutting down the county’s Flock cameras, which had been completely unplugged and covered.

Check out his Facebook post

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On the other end of the law enforcement spectrum

Six more incidents of police officers abusing Flock.

They just keep coming... pic.twitter.com/N2KVMf6eVd
— Orwell Day (@OrwellDay) August 21, 2026

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Not Flock, but another overreach with cameras. A Maryland county near DC has big ideas.

Montgomery County testing cameras that catch speeding on green lights

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At least Flock cameras aren't used to catch speeders. Oh, wait...

Flock cameras are being used to assist in giving speeding tickets

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Slow and steady wins the race?

FCC abolishes gigabit speed goal, suggesting it is unfair to slower technologies

The Federal Communications Commission last week eliminated the gigabit speed goal established during the Biden administration and declared that current levels of broadband deployment in the US are acceptable. Though fiber networks have routinely offered such speeds for years, the FCC said the gigabit speed goal is not “technologically neutral,” suggesting that it isn’t fair to other, slower technologies.
In 2024, the FCC raised its broadband benchmark to 100Mbps downstream and 20Mbps upstream, setting the new standard by which to judge whether deployment is reasonable and timely. The FCC at the time also set a long-term speed goal of 1Gbps download speeds paired with 500Mbps upload speeds, saying it would use the goal “as a guidepost for evaluating our efforts to encourage deployment.”
Republican Brendan Carr, who is now the FCC chairman, never liked that long-term goal. He proposed abolishing it last year, and the change was finalized on August 14 in the FCC’s latest broadband deployment report. The reports are mandated by Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act.

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You've got important questions, the ONT finds you answers!

How Long Can You Keep Beer In The Refrigerator?

Finding a couple of forgotten cans or bottles of beer tucked in the back of the fridge can be a nice surprise. Maybe it’s leftovers from a party, or just part of a seasonal variety pack you never finished. But the question in that moment might be: Are they still good?
Beer doesn’t spoil in the way more highly perishable foods do, but it does lose freshness, carbonation, and flavor over time. How long that takes depends on the type of beer, how it’s stored, and whether it’s been opened. Here’s what to know.

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She can't be that oblivious, can she??

“The beaver is the most sought after.” She had no idea.
🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/7QI6BkgiF7
— Buzz Patterson (@BuzzPatterson) August 18, 2026

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What's this? Christian Faith Night at an MLB game?? Let's go O's!

Join us for Christian Faith Night at the ballpark on Thursday, August 20!

Following the game, fans can enjoy faith-based music, pray with the O's team pastor, hear player testimonials, and more!

🎟️ https://t.co/OANYUaBKg4 pic.twitter.com/hb2EIjRXQI
— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) August 18, 2026

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DJ Doof - Random Stuff Edition

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1 AHA! I thought I mind find you here!

Posted by: mindful webworker - not in line of succession at August 20, 2026 10:04 PM (xQnBX)

2 Early

Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 10:04 PM (Jr+re)

3 Drinking a Gimlet and having some broiled steak bits.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at August 20, 2026 10:04 PM (XV/Pl)

4 Mixed bag, or mixed nuts?

Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 20, 2026 10:05 PM (1Ff7Z)

5 Good evening good people.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 20, 2026 10:05 PM (Y8Lgz)

6 A male brain, obviously.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 20, 2026 10:05 PM (ZVgZ4)

7 Hello.

Posted by: Case at August 20, 2026 10:05 PM (VrYHL)

8
Time

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIqwzQ7g-Cc

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 20, 2026 10:06 PM (3oLMy)

9 Thanks for the ONT, Doof!

Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 10:07 PM (Jr+re)

10 How long can you keep beer in the refrigerator?

A looooooong time, but you might not like the result!

Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 10:08 PM (Jr+re)

11 Thanks for the ONT.

Rome and Tits. Yep.

Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 20, 2026 10:08 PM (zZu0s)

12 We have Flock camera and the surveillance state because we stopped tradition policing and national security measures, which it turn increased crime. The promise is if we give up our privacy the government will stop crime.

Which is...bullshit.

Read the news, every single day is multiple murders by an illegal that has been in and out of jail dozens of time.

Send them home. Put them in jail. Hang them. Any would end this.

Posted by: 18-1 at August 20, 2026 10:08 PM (sKqQm)

13 Evenin'

Posted by: Puddleglum at work at August 20, 2026 10:09 PM (WBro8)

14 Anyone notice the AIs think we're ALL 'Legendary Commenters'?

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

15 Good evening.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at August 20, 2026 10:09 PM (CHHv1)

16 Send them home. Put them in jail. Hang them. Any would end this.
Posted by: 18-1 at August 20, 2026 10:08 PM (sKqQm)

Substitute politicians, and it'd work too.

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

17 Good evening Horde, thx Doof.
Watched the Yankees - Orioles game. They cut it off before any Christian ceremonies. Don't think the Yankees announcers even mentioned it. At least the Yanks swept the Orioles

Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 20, 2026 10:10 PM (rp63B)

18 Good evening morons e grazie Disco

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

19 Good evening Horde. Thanks Disco!

Posted by: TRex - deflockulator dino at August 20, 2026 10:11 PM (XfIK1)

20
Hi Beckoning!

Please give Robert a hug from me.

Sorry if you get scratched.

Posted by: four seasons at August 20, 2026 10:11 PM (/QHx4)

21 I never let a beer go bad.

Posted by: huerfano at August 20, 2026 10:11 PM (2Xqig)

22 Anyone notice the AIs think we're ALL 'Legendary Commenters'?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 20, 2026 10:09 PM (zZu0s)
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Are you implying that we are not?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 20, 2026 10:13 PM (FZ29D)

23 Creepy? Creepy how? Like a clown? I creep you out?

Posted by: Tommy DeVito at August 20, 2026 10:13 PM (Q+gd/)

24 You've got important questions, the ONT finds you answers!
How Long Can You Keep Beer In The Refrigerator?

shitty IPAs: 3-6 months

other lesser beers: 6-12 months

Stouts and Porters: over 12 months

This makes sense.

Posted by: mikeski at August 20, 2026 10:13 PM (VHUov)

25
I don't get "legendary". Who should I sue for this?

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 20, 2026 10:13 PM (w6EFb)

26 15 Anyone notice the AIs think we're ALL 'Legendary Commenters'?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work phone at August 20, 2026 10:09 PM (zZu0s)

Aww.....why'd ya hafta go and ruin my good mood like that, so early on the ONT?

***scuffs foot, wipes tear from eye, rips off "Legendary Commenter" sash, throws tiara in trash, hits Aetius with scepter on the way out***

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at August 20, 2026 10:14 PM (SRRAx)

27 Yet another example of superior curating by Doof.

Thank you Doof.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 20, 2026 10:14 PM (17rPF)

28 Ed Gimlet. I must say.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 20, 2026 10:14 PM (Cqx++)

29 Ya danged no-nooders.

Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 10:14 PM (Jr+re)

30 How long can you keep beer in the refrigerator?

Huh???
This is a trick question, right? Right???

Posted by: Diogenes at August 20, 2026 10:15 PM (2WIwB)

31 They are using the cameras here to mail out speeding tickets.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 20, 2026 10:15 PM (RIvkX)

32 Legend

wait for it...

dary

Legendary commenters.

Posted by: 18-1 at August 20, 2026 10:15 PM (sKqQm)

33
WTH is wrong with you people?

You buy beer and store it for later?

Posted by: four seasons at August 20, 2026 10:15 PM (/QHx4)

34 I never let a beer go bad.
Posted by: huerfano

Sheeeeeet. There are plenty that are sold bad.

Bud Lite as just one example.

Posted by: Tonypete at August 20, 2026 10:16 PM (Y8Lgz)

35 "Good Day Detroit"

They're just trolling us, right?

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 20, 2026 10:16 PM (17rPF)

36 A male brain, obviously.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 20, 2026 10:05 PM (ZVgZ4)

Not so fast, buster.

Posted by: A Bevey of Bulldykes at August 20, 2026 10:16 PM (2cxCi)

37 Mama's got a squeezebox,
Daddy never sleeps at night!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 20, 2026 10:16 PM (RIvkX)

38 Sheeeeeet. There are plenty that are sold bad.

But you can still get Pearl, right?

Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 10:17 PM (Jr+re)

39 Aww.....why'd ya hafta go and ruin my good mood like that, so early on the ONT?

***scuffs foot, wipes tear from eye, rips off "Legendary Commenter" sash, throws tiara in trash, hits Aetius with scepter on the way out***
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at August 20, 2026 10:14 PM (SRRAx)

Eh, pick it back up and wear it proudly. If I wanted to ask AI something like that, I'm sure it'd say, "Who?"

Posted by: OrangeEnt at August 20, 2026 10:17 PM (1Ff7Z)

40 At least Flock cameras aren't used to catch speeders. Oh, wait...

Flock cameras are being used to assist in giving speeding tickets
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How many times have we had this conversation? The problem isn't the "speeders." The problem is the purported "speed limits." Remove the financial incentive for tickets and then we can have a conversation (maybe). In the meantime, burn it all to the ground just to be sure.

Posted by: TRex - I can't drive 55 dino at August 20, 2026 10:17 PM (XfIK1)

41 Thanks for the ONT Doof!!

And the laugh!!!

How Long Can You Keep Beer In The Refrigerator?

I do remember my parents bought Billy Beer and had it on a shelf for years until you could shake it and it was half full.

When I was in Columbus, it was a late Friday night and I was at the office helping a client. It was about midnight. He was trying to get reports out. I'd go for walks around the building and found the company beer supply - well, half a case behind a stairwell and had a couple.

Posted by: Stateless - Keeping 15 year old Ralphy happy and alive. He's a puppy at heart. at August 20, 2026 10:17 PM (Sco7b)

42 John Shirley is my new role model.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at August 20, 2026 10:18 PM (17rPF)

43 Home brew or beer with live yeast in the bottle don't even start to taste fully mature till a couple months have passed. They will keep a year, easy. Yeast work on the easy stuff first, the simple sugars. This cleans up the "green" flavors that taste off in beer. But then they start to work on the long chain stuff or whatever. That's what makes a good beer taste crisp and clean, the yeasties have done their job fully.

Commercial beers are dead when they are bottled, they aren't going to improve any from that point.

Posted by: Common Tater at August 20, 2026 10:18 PM (7Oa3O)

44 Refrigerate Beer?

Not in my pub!

Posted by: Warm Beer/Lousy Food at August 20, 2026 10:18 PM (JM9I6)

45 A male brain, obviously.
Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit

Not so fast, buster.
Posted by: A Bevey of Bulldykes

Still male, because it's focused on one task to the exclusion of all else.

Even if the main task was "titties," the female brain would be multitasking and have at least 6 more speech bubbles around it.

Posted by: mikeski at August 20, 2026 10:18 PM (VHUov)

46 Good evening, Legendary Commenters! Thanks for gracing us with your presence!

Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 10:18 PM (QMAsf)

47 How long can you keep beer in the refrigerator?"

*dang... that does look like Billy Beer back there...

Posted by: man at August 20, 2026 10:19 PM (XuXeR)

48 ***scuffs foot, wipes tear from eye, rips off "Legendary Commenter" sash, throws tiara in trash, hits Aetius with scepter on the way out***
Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at August 20, 2026 10:14 PM (SRRAx)
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There, there. He's new here.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 20, 2026 10:19 PM (RIvkX)

49

No, sir. This is the west, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 20, 2026 10:19 PM (Cqx++)

50 Good evening, Legendary Commenters! Thanks for gracing us with your presence!
Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 10:18 PM (QMAsf)
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*licks tip of thumb and pinky*

*smooths eyebrows*

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

51 They are using the cameras here to mail out speeding tickets."

Well, that's not saying much for the post office...

Posted by: man at August 20, 2026 10:21 PM (XuXeR)

52
Thanks to you Doof.

I think we need to petition Ace to pay you co-bloggers big bucks.

Posted by: four seasons at August 20, 2026 10:21 PM (/QHx4)

53 Just for shits and giggles, I went to Gemini, and here is what it said when I told it, "I am alone with Ace of Spades commenter TeresaInFortWorth"

TeresaInFortWorth is a legend in the Ace of Spades HQ comment section—a fixture of the daily threads, known for her sharp commentary and unmistakable Fort Worth presence.

How did you end up in a room with a legendary AoSHQ commenter, and do you need a quick topic to keep the conversation going?"

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I said I was with the infamous Diogenes.
I didn't know my computer could hack like that.

Posted by: Diogenes at August 20, 2026 10:23 PM (2WIwB)

54 In some states, and I don't know which, a citation has to be presented by the officer who observed the violation. In the past, Oklahoma's flying highway patrolment had to land the airplane and get to wherever the ground trooper had you corralled.

Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 10:23 PM (Jr+re)

55 Ya danged no-nooders.
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 10:14 PM (Jr+re)
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While you were downstairs, we all attained Legendary status. Legendary Non-Nooders.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 20, 2026 10:23 PM (RIvkX)

56 How many times have we had this conversation? The problem isn't the "speeders." The problem is the purported "speed limits." Remove the financial incentive for tickets and then we can have a conversation (maybe). In the meantime, burn it all to the ground just to be sure.

The point of government is to raise money for people in the government and their clients. Anything else they do is incidental.

Posted by: 18-1 at August 20, 2026 10:23 PM (sKqQm)

57 Great majority of legendary people are deceased. Don't want to join their number just yet.

Posted by: Borrowed Time at August 20, 2026 10:23 PM (JM9I6)

58 ***Six more incidents of police officers
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What kind of HR do they have?
Those cops look more like thugs.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 20, 2026 10:24 PM (3oLMy)

59 You buy beer and store it for later?"

Nah. I'll grab a few shandys for summer, but that's about it. Not a beer fan...

Posted by: man at August 20, 2026 10:24 PM (XuXeR)

60 Guinness For Life!

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 20, 2026 10:25 PM (RIvkX)

61 Thanks to you Doof.

I think we need to petition Ace to pay you co-bloggers big bucks.
Posted by: four seasons at August 20, 2026 10:21 PM (/QHx4)

Thanks! Small bucks would be acceptable too!

Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 10:25 PM (QMAsf)

62 To AI generated story everyone is "legendary" "beloved", or a few other code words. You can always tell AI

Posted by: Smell the Glove at August 20, 2026 10:26 PM (rp63B)

63 What's on YOUR mind tonight?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFM7HWIrUuI

*pours a drink, drop by heartbroken drop*

Posted by: Miklos welcomes the Great Big Jay McNeely at August 20, 2026 10:26 PM (4RYRd)

64 Decades ago, Don Gibson had a tune called I'd Be A Legend In My Time. Pretty good and covered very well by the blind guy (not Ray Charles). Ronnie Milsap.

Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 10:26 PM (Jr+re)

65 Go, Nick Shirley! Democrats claim his penis is small. A taxpayer funded government oh forget it. Its California, Jake.

Posted by: Hokey Pokey at August 20, 2026 10:27 PM (OB8ow)

66 Flocks should be forbidden to ANY policing agency.
In fact they should be forbidden.
Stores and places of business can afford good cameras.
That's all they need.

Fuck Flock.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 20, 2026 10:27 PM (3oLMy)

67 While you were downstairs, we all attained Legendary status. Legendary Non-Nooders.
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 20, 2026 10:23 PM (RIvkX)
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The Legendary Rule is now in effect....

Posted by: Magic: The Gathering at August 20, 2026 10:28 PM (FZ29D)

68 Thanks! Small bucks would be acceptable too!
Posted by: Doof

That time I tried to put a Washington in Doof's g-string....

Posted by: Miklos winces at the recollection at August 20, 2026 10:28 PM (4RYRd)

69 I liked beer when it came in the p0ny sized bottles.

Posted by: Ben Had at August 20, 2026 10:28 PM (gIjzl)

70 How long do we hang around until reaching Legendary status? Or is it based on one or more significant postings?

Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 10:29 PM (Jr+re)

71 Found two Natural Lights in the Food Lion parking lot today. Car pulled out as I was walking into the store and there were two cans of Natural Light under it. I thought they were empties and stooped to pick them up to toss them, but they were full and still had a chill to them. Condensation on the outside means they weren't dropped by the people who just drove off. Strange.

Posted by: Anybody Lose Some Beer? at August 20, 2026 10:30 PM (JM9I6)

72 I liked beer when it came in the p0ny sized bottles.
Posted by: Ben Had at August 20, 2026 10:28 PM (gIjzl)

Miller High Life and Lowenbrau were ones I remember. Were there any others?

Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 10:30 PM (QMAsf)

73 Miller High Life and Lowenbrau were ones I remember. Were there any others?
Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 10:30 PM (QMAsf)
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Yuengling

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 20, 2026 10:31 PM (RIvkX)

74 >>>The Federal Communications Commission last week eliminated the gigabit speed goal established during the Biden administration
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They keep jacking us around - in cahoots with the industry.

Had perfectly good flip phones w/ 2g then had to dump it and buy a new one for 3g, then 4g. Really?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 20, 2026 10:31 PM (3oLMy)

75 Anyone notice the AIs think we're ALL 'Legendary Commenters'?
Posted by: Aetius451AD

Late last year, asked Grok for my profile on AOS (edited):
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Mindful Webworker is a long-time, highly active commenter on Ace of Spades HQ (AoSHQ)… Posting for 15+ years, from early rants in 2009 to daily threads in 2025.
Volume & Style: Extremely prolific… Uses playful, thematic handles; shares pets, AI videos, links, and folksy quips…
Personal Life [never mind that part]
Faith: Devout Christian [don't know how Grok got that]
Personality: Warm, resilient, pet-loving; rural/midwestern vibes
Overall: Quintessential AoSHQ "moron"… Prime example of the blog's loyal, irreverent Horde.
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That was when I learned what they meant about AI hallucinating.

Posted by: mindful webworker - warm, resilient, cleans own litter box at August 20, 2026 10:31 PM (xQnBX)

76 Doof, Corona

Posted by: Ben Had at August 20, 2026 10:32 PM (gIjzl)

77 That time I tried to put a Washington in Doof's g-string....
Posted by: Miklos winces at the recollection at August 20, 2026 10:28 PM (4RYRd)

You folded it incorrectly!

Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 10:32 PM (QMAsf)

78 How long do we hang around until reaching Legendary status? Or is it based on one or more significant postings?
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 10:29 PM (Jr+re)

If you have to ask if you're legendary...

Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 10:33 PM (QMAsf)

79 I admit I've had a martini, so my judgment may be skewed, but the 'brought to you by' segment is hilarious

Posted by: 496 at August 20, 2026 10:33 PM (G0GDR)

80 Didn't Rolling Rock come in little bottles?

Posted by: I Was Loaded, After All at August 20, 2026 10:34 PM (JM9I6)

81 Sorry I'm late, I was trying to figure out what happened to all the tadpoles from my decorative garden pond. Last week, bunches of tadpoles happily swimming all around; this week, nothing. If I didn't know any better, I would think they grew legs and hopped away.

Posted by: tankdemon at August 20, 2026 10:34 PM (4xknN)

82 Anyone notice the AIs think we're ALL 'Legendary Commenters'?
Posted by: Aetius451AD work

Anonymous, but legends in our own minds.

Posted by: From about That Time at August 20, 2026 10:34 PM (sl73Y)

83 That time I tried to put a Washington in Doof's g-string....
Posted by: Miklos winces at the recollection

You folded it incorrectly!
Posted by: Doof

You can fold quarters?

Posted by: She Hobbit at August 20, 2026 10:35 PM (ftFVW)

84 ***What's this? Christian Faith Night at an MLB game?? Let's go O's!
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America has gone through a couple of revival periods.
Now is a good time for a new one.
Faith and family and babies is a good thing.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 20, 2026 10:35 PM (3oLMy)

85 Mickey's... were those grenade bottles considered pony sized?

Posted by: 496 at August 20, 2026 10:35 PM (G0GDR)

86 I posted this earlier today but I did get out of the house and went grocery shopping in my part of Canada. I'm set for weeks - I'll pick up bananas and milk but aside from that. I'm good.

So many veggies which I LOVE raw. But still...

Hey, for comparison I like to give you occassional grocery prices from here. I am loaded up on fruit and veggies...

Watermelons...about 9 lbs...$3.99 Can
Bushel Roma tomatoes .... $8.88...about 25 pounds.
13 lbs Green Bell Peppers .... $10.99
10 lbs carrots .... $4.99
2 x 10 lbs bag of beets....$4.99
5 avocados...$3.99
Apples about $7.50 for 6 lbs

That's a lot of veggies for one guy...

Posted by: Stateless - Keeping 15 year old Ralphy happy and alive. He's a puppy at heart. at August 20, 2026 10:35 PM (Sco7b)

87 The coin slot is in the back

Posted by: Ben Had at August 20, 2026 10:36 PM (gIjzl)

88 Egrets and herons can eat a thousand tadpoles in one sitting.

Posted by: Feelin' Jumpy at August 20, 2026 10:36 PM (JM9I6)

89 That's a lot of veggies for one guy...

Posted by: Stateless - Keeping 15 year old Ralphy happy and alive. He's a puppy at heart. at August 20, 2026 10:35 PM (Sco7b)
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Have a few for me and the average will be maintained.

Posted by: 496 at August 20, 2026 10:37 PM (G0GDR)

90 Last week, bunches of tadpoles happily swimming all around; this week, nothing. If I didn't know any better, I would think they grew legs and hopped away.
Posted by: tankdemon at August 20, 2026 10:34 PM (4xknN)
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Are tadpoles cannibalistic?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 20, 2026 10:37 PM (FZ29D)

91 If you have to ask if you're legendary...

Hey! I was asking for a "friend" . . . .

Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 10:38 PM (Jr+re)

92 Hmm, I asked Google AI to analyze my posts today:

A "Moron" Regular: Within the context of the Ace of Spades HQ community, 18-1 fits the archetype of the highly engaged, politically literate, and ideologically rigid commenter. They are not there to "chat" or socialize in a lighthearted way; they are there to debate the news of the day.

Hey guys how's the weather in your AO? Any GAINZZZZZ? How about any jokes?

Posted by: 18-1 at August 20, 2026 10:38 PM (sKqQm)

93 The Hood County Constable got it right.

Posted by: Cow Demon at August 20, 2026 10:39 PM (jPziU)

94 Posted by: 18-1 at August 20, 2026 10:38 PM (sKqQm)
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Heh heh... AI said 'rigid'. Heh heh

Posted by: 496 at August 20, 2026 10:39 PM (G0GDR)

95 Evening, all.

No interviews yet. But at least I've gotten 4 nibbles so far this week from recruiters reviewing applications. Varying degrees of good potential in them. I persist.

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 20, 2026 10:40 PM (aJQbY)

96 Grok knows this blog better than Gemini does. Ask Grok about yourself.

Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 10:41 PM (QMAsf)

97 Teresa, here's a song for you to enjoy in your legendary status.

https://youtu.be/dg8NPPEms54

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 20, 2026 10:41 PM (qx7Zg)

98 I’m just happy the TX Legislature banned red light cameras. Not that it doesn’t stop a few jurisdictions in this state.

Balcones Heights thinks I owe them $100 still. But since they ticketed me through illegal means, I say “come get me”. Then they can explain to the TX AG why they are above TX law.

Posted by: Cow Demon at August 20, 2026 10:42 PM (jPziU)

99 96 Evening, all.

No interviews yet. But at least I've gotten 4 nibbles so far this week from recruiters reviewing applications. Varying degrees of good potential in them. I persist.
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 20, 2026 10:40 PM (aJQbY)

Good. I hope things go well.

Posted by: Stateless - Keeping 15 year old Ralphy happy and alive. He's a puppy at heart. at August 20, 2026 10:42 PM (Sco7b)

100 The coin slot is in the back
Posted by: Ben Had at August 20, 2026 10:36 PM

I thought that was for swiping the credit card.

Posted by: toby928(c) at August 20, 2026 10:43 PM (4NO2D)

101 On the other hand, it's hard for police to shake down innocent drivers if the flock cameras are around. And don't tell me the cops don't do that. If you are mad a flock camera caught you speeding then stop speeding.

Posted by: Case at August 20, 2026 10:43 PM (VrYHL)

102 Google AI making shit up or it really has a data base on blog comments?

Posted by: Ben Had at August 20, 2026 10:43 PM (gIjzl)

103 The Hood County Constable got it right.
Posted by: Cow Demon at August 20, 2026 10:39 PM (jPziU)

He brought the hoods!

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 20, 2026 10:43 PM (qx7Zg)

104 USS Boxer (LHD 4) ... continues to enforce the U.S. blockade against Iran. As of Aug. 20, U.S. forces have redirected 67 commercial vessels, disabled 3 and boarded 2 to ensure compliance
---

No bombs tonight.
Think of all the starving children in Iran.
IRGC getting sketchy.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 20, 2026 10:44 PM (3oLMy)

105 98 Teresa, here's a song for you to enjoy in your legendary status.

https://youtu.be/dg8NPPEms54
Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 20, 2026 10:41 PM (qx7Zg)

THANK YOU!!

That was the one.

I'm 'working with' AI right now. My head hurts.

Posted by: Stateless - Keeping 15 year old Ralphy happy and alive. He's a puppy at heart. at August 20, 2026 10:44 PM (Sco7b)

106 The coin slot is in the back
Posted by: Ben Had

You're supposed to throw the quarters so they go inside the thigh-high boots.

Posted by: Miklos notes that both practice and natural talent are required at August 20, 2026 10:45 PM (4RYRd)

107 Gemini says I am not legendary.

That sounds like a unique corner of the internet to find yourself in! For anyone who spends time in the Ace of Spades HQ comments section, NaCly Dog is a well-known fixture of the community.

Are you two swapping stories, or did a particular thread or topic bring you both together?

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 20, 2026 10:45 PM (u82oZ)

108 Google AI making shit up or it really has a data base on blog comments?

Also a database on 90s skinemax movie DVDs certain posters ordered off of ebay.

Posted by: Google AI at August 20, 2026 10:45 PM (sKqQm)

109 I thought that was for swiping the credit card.

Posted by: toby928(c)
--

Slot in front.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 20, 2026 10:45 PM (3oLMy)

110 RandomDave thanks for keeping us updated.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 20, 2026 10:45 PM (RIvkX)

111 "Not fair to other technologies"?

What the fuck does that even mean?

We're now going to have Affirmative Action for obsolete modems, cables, wifi antennas...?

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 20, 2026 10:47 PM (IG3/x)

112 Highway Star is a great cruising tune and has to be
played really loud. We used to call them Pink Durple, probably the acid talking

Posted by: kelly at August 20, 2026 10:47 PM (tnwP5)

113 Theakstons Old Peculiar used to come in 8 oz wide mouth bottles. Tasted great right out of the fridge. They since went to a standard 12 oz. I had an old wide mouth which served for a while as my container of choice. It just tasted better. Still one of my favorite ales..

Posted by: Joe Kidd at August 20, 2026 10:47 PM (nbLIj)

114
You're supposed to throw the quarters so they go inside the thigh-high boots.

Posted by: Miklos notes that both practice and natural talent are required
--

Off the rebound?

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 20, 2026 10:47 PM (3oLMy)

115 Grok calls me obscure

In short, it was a relatively obscure regular commenter in that specific blog community more than a decade ago, remembered mainly through a handful of quoted posts rather than any broader notability.

Posted by: toby928(c) at August 20, 2026 10:47 PM (4NO2D)

116 How many witches does it take to change a light bulb?

... into what?

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 20, 2026 10:48 PM (qx7Zg)

117 Gemeni: Tell mer about NaCly Dog an Ace of Spades HQ blog commenter

NaCly Dog is a regular commenter and member of the tight-knit community on The Ace of Spades HQ blog (often referred to by readers as "Morons").

Like many prominent commenters in the Ace of Spades HQ community, NaCly Dog is part of the regular digital neighborhood that forms beneath the site's political commentary, cultural posts, and open threads. Community members typically engage in ongoing discussions, share personal insights, offer mutual support during life events, and develop a shared culture over years of interaction.

For instance, community members like NaCly Dog participate in public memorial walls and tributes when fellow long-time commenters pass away—such as leaving condolences for fellow regular "Ciampino" (Lorenzo "Enzo" Piacenza).

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 20, 2026 10:49 PM (u82oZ)

118 How long can you keep beer in the refrigerator?
......

Depends how many friends stop by.

Posted by: wth at August 20, 2026 10:49 PM (oq9dX)

119 Now, the Hipsters are going to say that beer goes stale after 6 months, or becomes oxidized. In my experience with bottle conditioned beer - that is, with live Yeast in the bottle, this isn’t really an issue. “Lager” is the word for storage in German. Back in the day they would brew the beer in the fall or winter months, and then let it age in the caves at cold temperatures. This slows the yeast down but they are still doing their thing.

By summer time, you got cold beer, aged enough and ready to go. But I’ve found beers I’ve brewed that were maybe not quite 2 years old that were perfectly fine, nobody would ever complain if it was served on tap or whatever.

Posted by: Common Tater at August 20, 2026 10:50 PM (bd3ok)

120 Not sure about beer, but I brewed a batch of "Joe's Ancient Orange Mead" about 6 years ago. I open a bottle every year. It's still not that good.

Posted by: 496 at August 20, 2026 10:52 PM (ixzX2)

121 Baby goats rockin' out to AC/DC

https://tinyurl.com/bdzrrm8c

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at August 20, 2026 10:52 PM (w65YX)

122 Gearhead alert:
Stopped by Walgreen's the other day. As I was leaving, there parked closest to the door was a dark blue Roush Mustang 427R, 5 speed. I walked around it, peeked at the interior. It was perfect.

I walked back inside thinking that I would be able to spot the likely owner and ask about the car. Probably five people inside, only one, a forty-something seemed the likely owner, but, nope. So, I stood around outside for a few minutes.Out walks an octogenarian, with a cane pulling his keys from his pocket. I admired the car,and we had 15-20 minutes of great conversation. He had owned it for 16 years.

Introduced ourselves and shook hands. When he cranked it, it made noises that we don't hear anymore, only slightly subdued,'Im very serious stuff'. Driving off, he blipped the throttle a couple of times, chirped the 1-2 shift. 'Net pic:https://shorturl.at/dQ8Jj

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2026 10:53 PM (XeU6L)

123 Anyone notice the AIs think we're ALL 'Legendary Commenters'?

"I am alone with Ace of Spades commenter Oddbob."

"Sucks to be you, don't it?"

Posted by: Oddbob at August 20, 2026 10:53 PM (vTZFs)

124
That bottom most meme? The comments on 9gag are just *makes smoochy face* ma'am.

No sauce.
No dot.
I ain't your Cap.
Just a <1,000 day newb.

Posted by: BifBewalski - at August 20, 2026 10:53 PM (QVmho)

125 How Long Can You Keep Beer In The Refrigerator?
________________________

I'm at a loss to come up with any scenario short of brain damage where I would forget about beer that is in my fridge.

Things I always know in order of importance:
1. How much beer is in my fridge.
2. Where my car keys are
3. When Orson (my lab) needs to go out and make a deposit (this one has a safety net...Orson has a bell he rings with his nose next to the front door)
4. When skunks are raiding my bird feeders (there is a very unpleasant tell)
5. Approximate time frame until I have to buy more coffee

(you'll notice nothing about my phone is on this list)

Posted by: Orson at August 20, 2026 10:54 PM (dIske)

126 toby928(c)

These AI answers are dress up bullshit.

They never even mentioned my secret:

** ♫♫ ♫♫ [starts to sing “Nessun dorma” from Puccini’s Turandot, ♬♬ ♩

>>
Pixy's secret agents

Singing stops.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 20, 2026 10:54 PM (u82oZ)

127 toby928(c)

These AI answers are dress up bullshit.

They never even mentioned my secret:

** ♫♫ ♫♫ [starts to sing “Nessun dorma” from Puccini’s Turandot, ♬♬ ♩***

>>
Pixy's secret agents

/Singing

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 20, 2026 10:54 PM (u82oZ)

128 For instance, community members like NaCly Dog participate in public memorial walls and tributes when fellow long-time commenters pass away—such as leaving condolences for fellow regular "Ciampino" (Lorenzo "Enzo" Piacenza).

At least a couple ways to look at this:

• they are compiling a dossier on each of us
• our shit-posting is being ingested as training data.

There are lessons to be learned from this.

Posted by: Community Notes at August 20, 2026 10:55 PM (a4flb)

129 Balcones Heights thinks I owe them $100 still. But since they ticketed me through illegal means, I say “come get me”. Then they can explain to the TX AG why they are above TX law.

Posted by: Cow Demon
---

Uppity bitches.

Before the age of digital the local PD would dump (file 86) tickets after 3 years. I was two months short of that anniversary when I was stopped. Spent the night in the county tank.
Never. Ever. Want to do that again.

What are you in for bro? I'm back from prison for a hearing on re-trial of a murder charge. -oh- A rap sheet is their CV. And some of them have one heck of a CV.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 20, 2026 10:56 PM (3oLMy)

130 Sign.

AIs mock me.

Turning in.

Posted by: NaCly Dog at August 20, 2026 10:56 PM (u82oZ)

131 Off the rebound?

Posted by: Braenyard

Depends off what

Some are like an incredible bank shot in billiards

Posted by: Miklos..."billiards"..shoot 'em at night, do they? at August 20, 2026 10:56 PM (4RYRd)

132 Grok calls me obscure

In short, it was a relatively obscure regular commenter in that specific blog community more than a decade ago, remembered mainly through a handful of quoted posts rather than any broader notability.

Posted by: toby928(c) at August 20, 2026 10:47 PM (4NO2D)
=====

We say "eccentric"

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

133 Rodrigo Borgia is just a regular commenter at Ace of Spades HQ (the “Horde”

. He’s not some legendary figure or notorious troll with a dark reputation. He’s one of the many long-time or semi-regular posters who picked a historically loaded handle and shows up in threads with the usual mix of sarcasm, cultural references, and right-leaning snark that the site’s comment section is known for. The name itself is the main bit of theater: it’s an obvious nod to the Renaissance pope (Alexander VI), the one famous for ambition, political ruthlessness, nepotism, and a generally amoral approach to power. Commenters at AoSHQ often choose names like that for the flavor.
So if you’re “alone with” him in some hypothetical or roleplay sense, the danger level is roughly the same as being stuck in a room with any other sharp-tongued, historically literate internet regular who likes dark humor. He might talk your ear off about Renaissance politics or current events with maximum cynicism, but he’s not going to poison your wine or have you strangled in the night.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 20, 2026 10:58 PM (IG3/x)

134 Then they can explain to the TX AG why they are above TX law.

Sorry, but the Texas attorney general doesn’t have jurisdiction in Texas.

Posted by: Texas Supreme Court at August 20, 2026 10:58 PM (kYmoU)

135 • they are compiling a dossier on each of us
====

Kinda surprised it de-anonymized Ciampino

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 20, 2026 10:58 PM (RIvkX)

136 The best commenting is after 11E/10C.

So, I better leave now.🥲

https://youtu.be/71l85z2bXAs

G'nite, y'all.💤

Posted by: mindful webworker - ludicrous luddite at August 20, 2026 10:59 PM (xQnBX)

137 Piper is a long-time contributor and writer for the conservative blog Ace of Spades HQ. More than fashion, she is well-known to the site's readership for her distinct writing style, which frequently combines political commentary with cultural observations and personal anecdotes. She is a prominent member of the site's community whose contributions are frequently recognized by both the site's authors and the wider readership.

Like many of the site's most recognizable personas, she has deep familiarity with the blog's internal culture. (What the heck does THAT mean?!)

Posted by: Piper at August 20, 2026 11:00 PM (ZdaMQ)

138 "I am alone with Ace of Spades commenter Oddbob."

Take refuge in the Barrel

It has a sturdy lock and Miklos left an almost full half pint of rye where the cleaning supplies ought to be but never are

Posted by: AI trained exclusivly on ONT comments at August 20, 2026 11:00 PM (4RYRd)

139 Gorgle AI has my nic and style down pat for sure. Creepy, to think I'm that well known.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 20, 2026 11:02 PM (wzUl9)

140 Grok calls me obscure

In short, it was a relatively obscure regular commenter in that specific blog community more than a decade ago, remembered mainly through a handful of quoted posts rather than any broader notability.
Posted by: toby928(c)

So, "Legendary" means "keeps the same nick," and "obscure" means "changes it out once in a while?" You've been other 928s over time, if memory serves.

Posted by: mikeski at August 20, 2026 11:02 PM (VHUov)

141 @jackprandelli

The US-Venezuela oil trade has flipped remarkably fast.

More than 500,000 bpd, roughly half of Venezuela’s current production, is now flowing to US refineries. Venezuela is producing around 1.25 mb/d.

And the trade works both ways: the US is sending 100,000+ bpd of naphtha back to Venezuela to dilute its extra-heavy crude and support production.

Washington isn’t just buying Venezuelan barrels anymore. The two oil systems are becoming increasingly integrated

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 20, 2026 11:03 PM (3oLMy)

142 Like many of the site's most recognizable personas, she has deep familiarity with the blog's internal culture. (What the heck does THAT mean?!)
Posted by: Piper

It means John has a long mustache.

Or it means AI also babbles to fill space.

Posted by: mikeski at August 20, 2026 11:03 PM (VHUov)

143 Also, I sound kind of famous. I believe I will now need to blog to spring for security.

Posted by: Piper at August 20, 2026 11:03 PM (ZdaMQ)

144 I would ask ChatGPT but I don't want it to know where I am.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 20, 2026 11:04 PM (RIvkX)

145 Ohhhh..let’s ask about Saijo. Be right back.

Posted by: Piper at August 20, 2026 11:04 PM (ZdaMQ)

146 > Like many of the site's most recognizable personas, she has deep familiarity with the blog's internal culture. (What the heck does THAT mean?!)
Posted by: Piper at August 20, 2026 11:00 PM (ZdaMQ)

You know when to slap a hot iron to it.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 20, 2026 11:04 PM (IG3/x)

147 Iran is selling NO oil.

Posted by: Ben Had at August 20, 2026 11:04 PM (gIjzl)

148 San Franpsycho,

No problem... it helps keep me accountable even when the despair surges. "Try, dammit! Keep trying!" And honestly, the support from the Horde keeps me trying some days.

Other days it's just trying

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 20, 2026 11:05 PM (aJQbY)

149 Now why would I think there would be Rush...
Oh. Yeah. It's a DOOF!!!!
Hi darlin'...I'm late...

Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 20, 2026 11:05 PM (hJKeX)

150 Greetings Horde

Thank you Mr. Doof

Reposting a little update from yesterday's ONT:

I'm writing to you from a beautiful, peaceful campsite in a state park in SE Arkansas in the 'delta' country. Theres only like three or four other campers here. Very peaceful. Ridiculously hot and humid. We're definitely in 'the south', I saw a Piggly-Wiggly on the way here.

Tomorrow we're going to are going to visit the sites where Mrs ARiK's Japanese Grandfather was held during part of WWII. Should be interestink!

We stopped at a Buc-ee's in Springfield, Mo. It was almost a religious experience! I bought a 3Meat sandwich, wife just had a bbq beef I think. Also a bag of beaver chips? bites ? I forget. Big sodas. Caramel popcorn. Toasted? Almonds. $45!

Younger son was working in Little Rock for a few days so he came and had dinner with us last night in Greenbrier, Arkansas. That was fun! He flew back to our home in Calif today so we'll see how the house is doing.I highly recommend Millers Outpost RV park there. Owner Beth is a cutie!

That's all for now. Further bulletins as events warrant.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at August 20, 2026 11:06 PM (Bl8PW)

151 "Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere"

Eclectic Range of Interests: Unlike commenters who focus strictly on partisan politics, Wolfus Aurelius frequently contributes to the blog's lighter or nostalgic discussions. Their comments often touch on:
Pets and Animals
Classic Film and Television
Technology Nostalgia
Conversational Tone: They often adopt a casual, conversational, "late-night/early-morning" greeting style, exchanging pleasantries with other regular commenters.

Gotta say . . . pretty spot on. *shivers*

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 20, 2026 11:06 PM (wzUl9)

152 Grok calls me obscure

I'm Big

It's Grok that got obscure

Posted by: Norma Miklos-Desmond, ready for his closeup at August 20, 2026 11:06 PM (4RYRd)

153

On the other hand, it's hard for police to shake down innocent drivers if the flock cameras are around. And don't tell me the cops don't do that. If you are mad a flock camera caught you speeding then stop speeding.
Posted by: Case at August 20, 2026 10:43 PM (VrYHL)

It's not about speeding; it's about Nazis. Flock Safety is Nazis. Gas them.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 20, 2026 11:07 PM (1z8ji)

154
130 Balcones Heights thinks I owe them $100 still. But since they ticketed me through illegal means, I say “come get me”. Then they can explain to the TX AG why they are above TX law.

Posted by: Cow Demon

It clearly was Balcones Fault.

Posted by: Tom Servo at August 20, 2026 11:07 PM (+STGS)

155 Like many of the site's most recognizable personas, she has deep familiarity with the blog's internal culture. (What the heck does THAT mean?!)

You know it costs $20 same as in town.

Oh, and have a solid opinion on your favorite type of bow

Posted by: Google AI at August 20, 2026 11:07 PM (sKqQm)

156 Hi, "Kira" or "Crystal" from Promark Research.

No, I don't want to talk to you about my political views. That's why I send unknown calllers voicemail.

And since you called me twice within 20 minutes... welcome to Blockville. Population: you.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 20, 2026 11:08 PM (IG3/x)

157 Oh wow, just watched the Darth Vader flock thing.

I cracked up!

Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 20, 2026 11:08 PM (aJQbY)

158 149 San Franpsycho,

No problem... it helps keep me accountable even when the despair surges. "Try, dammit! Keep trying!" And honestly, the support from the Horde keeps me trying some days.

Other days it's just trying
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 20, 2026 11:05 PM (aJQbY)

Random Dave - Never give up! It will happen for you. Keep believing in yourself and know many here support you even as semi-lurkers like me.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK's phone) at August 20, 2026 11:08 PM (Bl8PW)

159 Iran is selling NO oil.
Posted by: Ben Had

Why?

New Orleans could operate off used fry grease

Posted by: EnviroMiklos at August 20, 2026 11:08 PM (4RYRd)

160 Hello Horde, where are you finding this information about yourselves as commenters on the HQ?

Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at August 20, 2026 11:08 PM (Evtu1)

161 158 Oh wow, just watched the Darth Vader flock thing.

I cracked up!
Posted by: RandomDave (if you can spare a bit, please click) at August 20, 2026 11:08 PM (aJQbY)
______________________

I thought it was pretty good as well. But, take a look at the faces of the Town Council in the background. Not even a smile. Those folks take their power waayyyy too seriously.

Posted by: Orson at August 20, 2026 11:10 PM (dIske)

162 Miklos, they can't get it out. The blockade against their blockade is working.

Posted by: Ben Had at August 20, 2026 11:10 PM (gIjzl)

163 I’m missing BarelyScaryMary and IronGrandpa

Anyone seen them
Around?

Posted by: nurse ratched at August 20, 2026 11:11 PM (yEz+x)

164 > 161 Hello Horde, where are you finding this information about yourselves as commenters on the HQ?

Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at August 20, 2026 11:08 PM (Evtu1)

I use Grok. Looks like many of the others are using Google's Gemini. I'd bet that any of them will work... it's pretty much a given that all the generative AIs are slurping up the entire web on a daily basis.

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

165 Piper’s Shiba Inu, Saijo, is a well-known and beloved figure among the Ace of Spades HQ community. The dog has become something of a mascot. The readers of the blog are very familiar with Saijo, often engaging in lighthearted discussion about his antics, his personality, and his status. It is common for the community to express fondness for him whenever he is featured or mentioned.

Posted by: Piper at August 20, 2026 11:11 PM (ZdaMQ)

166 Now why would I think there would be Rush...
Oh. Yeah. It's a DOOF!!!!
Hi darlin'...I'm late...
Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 20, 2026 11:05 PM (hJKeX)

Howdy COMM!

I've had Rush mystery clicks all week - in prep for me seeing them tomorrow night.

Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 11:11 PM (QMAsf)

167 Hello Horde, where are you finding this information about yourselves as commenters on the HQ?

Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at August 20, 2026

***
Go to Gorgle itself, and after you enter the question, click the "AI mode" button.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 20, 2026 11:11 PM (wzUl9)

168 Balcones Heights thinks I owe them $100 still. But since they ticketed me through illegal means, I say “come get me”. Then they can explain to the TX AG why they are above TX law.

Posted by: Cow Demon

It clearly was Balcones Fault.
Posted by: Tom Servo

A new low for Balcones Heights

Posted by: Miklos thinks Opera Box Heights would be classier at August 20, 2026 11:12 PM (4RYRd)

169 153 Grok calls me obscure

I'm Big

It's Grok that got obscure
Posted by: Norma Miklos-Desmond, ready for his closeup at August 20, 2026 11:06 PM (4RYRd)

________________________

I'm irreverent, apparently. But, I thought it was funny that GROK made a point to state that I am NOT a celebrity poster (which it defined as a prolific contributor). Then it insulted me. I responded "Quality over quanity". And it said, "If you say so."

I got burned by an AI. It's going to take me a while to come to terms with that.

Posted by: Orson at August 20, 2026 11:13 PM (dIske)

170 What is the significance of Valu-Rite vodka on AoSHQ?

Valu-Rite vodka is a long-running Ace of Spades HQ inside joke / meme.
It stands for the absolute cheapest, nastiest, bottom-shelf, no-name (or store-brand) vodka imaginable — the kind of generic rotgut that comes in a plastic handle and tastes like paint thinner mixed with regret. “Valu-Rite” is meant to evoke those generic “value” store brands (think Valu-Rite pharmacies or similar private-label crap), so the name itself is a joke about pure, unapologetic cheapness.
In AoSHQ lore it became part of the self-deprecating “Moron” lifestyle package, often paired with other classic Horde memes like “hobo hunting.” Commenters and the site itself have referenced it for years as the official drink of the commentariat — the opposite of top-shelf or pretentious drinking. You’ll see it used in posts and comments to signal low-rent, hard-drinking, working-class (or underclass) humor.
It’s not a real commercial brand that anyone is actually recommending. It’s pure site folklore from the early days of the blog, and it still pops up as a knowing nod among long-time readers.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 20, 2026 11:14 PM (IG3/x)

171 Now why would I think there would be Rush...
Oh. Yeah. It's a DOOF!!!!
Hi darlin'...I'm late...
Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 20, 2026 11:05 PM (hJKeX)

Howdy COMM!

I've had Rush mystery clicks all week - in prep for me seeing them tomorrow night.
Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 11:11 PM (QMAsf)

The Rush mystery clicks are tiny compared to the rush Doof gets tomorrow as he rushes to see Rush.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 20, 2026 11:14 PM (qx7Zg)

172 I'm irreverent, apparently. But, I thought it was funny that GROK made a point to state that I am NOT a celebrity poster (which it defined as a prolific contributor). Then it insulted me. I responded "Quality over quanity". And it said, "If you say so."

I got burned by an AI. It's going to take me a while to come to terms with that.
Posted by: Orson at August 20, 2026 11:13 PM (dIske)

I want nothing to do with AI, and it had damned well better not have anything to do with me.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 20, 2026 11:15 PM (1z8ji)

173 Evenin’. Doof, and All.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:15 PM (77rzZ)

174 Valu-Rite is what you pour on your Kaboom.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 20, 2026 11:15 PM (RIvkX)

175 On that scary note -- I've said for years that Gorgle knows too much about us already -- I'm going to bed, hope to sleep.

Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at August 20, 2026 11:16 PM (wzUl9)

176 167 Doof

Oh you guy🤪
Have a fine time. Get a t-shirt...it's what the girls do🫪

Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 20, 2026 11:17 PM (hJKeX)

177 I think AI may be drinking a lil tonight and embellishing a bit. 😂

On that note, I am off to bed. 430am comes awfully early,

Posted by: Piper at August 20, 2026 11:17 PM (ZdaMQ)

178 I want nothing to do with AI, and it had damned well better not have anything to do with me.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 20, 2026 11:15 PM (1z8ji)

Same here. If I want to listen to an AI, I'll listen to a Democrat Socialist Party talking head.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 20, 2026 11:17 PM (qx7Zg)

179 I've been away too long. Grok didn't recognize me.
Hopefully, I'm not on Bob from NSA's radar, either.

Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at August 20, 2026 11:17 PM (Evtu1)

180 136 • they are compiling a dossier on each of us=

Kinda surprised it de-anonymized Ciampino
Posted by: San Franpsycho at August 20, 2026 10:58 PM (RIvkX)

********
I'm hoping they haven't noticed me.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 20, 2026 11:18 PM (hzuYO)

181 Looks like tonight is the night for correction of the AoS Style Guide and the Rectification of Names.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:18 PM (77rzZ)

182 Google AI says I'm sharply opinionated. Now why would they say that?

Posted by: polynikes at August 20, 2026 11:19 PM (KC5Lt)

183 182 Looks like tonight is the night for correction of the AoS Style Guide and the Rectification of Names.
Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:18 PM (77rzZ)

Call up the Top Men.

Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at August 20, 2026 11:19 PM (Evtu1)

184 My wife, a good Baptist girl who is now 60 years young, watched the beaver segment with me, and I had to explain why it was funny.

Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at August 20, 2026 11:19 PM (zMzlR)

185 AI Overview
If you are referring to the community or commenters on the conservative political and pop-culture blog Ace of Spades HQ, they are known for a distinct, highly cynical, and sharp-edged style of internet commentary.

Also well known as a great source for dating advice, health tips, and fish puns.

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

186 81 Didn't Rolling Rock come in little bottles?
Posted by: I Was Loaded, After All at August 20, 2026 10:34 PM (JM9I6)

We called them “splits” in Upstate NY

Utica Club was only palatable in split form … so small they never got warm, even if you nursed it

Posted by: browndog throws a quarter on the bar at August 20, 2026 11:20 PM (TTAGa)

187 LRob in OK is a longtime regular commenter (part of the “Moron Horde”

on Ace of Spades HQ (AoSHQ / Ace of Spades), the conservative/humor-driven political blog at ace.mu.nu.
The handle appears consistently in the site’s comment sections (hosted at acecomments.mu.nu), especially on Overnight Open Threads (ONTs), cafes, and other open discussions. Recent examples from August 20, 2026 (the Thursday ONT by Doof) include early posts such as “Early,” “Thanks for the ONT, Doof!,” and a reply about how long beer keeps in the refrigerator. Similar activity shows up in other 2026 threads (e.g., June, July, April, January ONTs), where the poster engages casually with the community.
AoSHQ itself (launched 2003) is known for irreverent, often vulgar conservative commentary on politics, culture, military topics, and current events, with a large, active pseudonymous commentariat that calls itself the Moron Horde. Commenters like LRob in OK typically remain anonymous beyond the handle and location indicator; no public real-name identification or detailed bio is associated with this one in available sources. The “in OK” simply denotes Oklahoma.

Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 11:20 PM (Jr+re)

188 If you are referring to the community or commenters on the conservative political and pop-culture blog Ace of Spades HQ, they are known for a distinct, highly cynical, and sharp-edged style of internet commentary.

It's like Grok knows us.

Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at August 20, 2026 11:21 PM (Evtu1)

189 163 Miklos, they can't get it out. The blockade against their blockade is working.
---

Think of the starving IRGC.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 20, 2026 11:21 PM (3oLMy)

190 The damned thing picked up a post from THIS thread!

Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 11:22 PM (Jr+re)

191 My wife, a good Baptist girl who is now 60 years young, watched the beaver segment with me, and I had to explain why it was funny.
Posted by: JohnFNotKerry at August 20, 2026 11:19 PM (zMzlR)

Please tell me her name is Winona. Lie if you have to!

Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 11:22 PM (QMAsf)

192 Jeez...
Did I see Miklos here??!!!!
Hi honey!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 20, 2026 11:23 PM (hJKeX)

193 189 If you are referring to the community or commenters on the conservative political and pop-culture blog Ace of Spades HQ, they are known for a distinct, highly cynical, and sharp-edged style of internet commentary.

It's like Grok knows us.
Posted by: ALH, Sister Golden Hair at August 20, 2026 11:21 PM (Evtu1)

Without a mention of boobs, guns or booze?
Hardly.

It'd be funny if it mentioned the WNBA...
and crows and shelving...

Posted by: Stateless - Keeping 15 year old Ralphy happy and alive. He's a puppy at heart. at August 20, 2026 11:23 PM (Sco7b)

194 Braenyard, I think of them starving and laugh.

Posted by: Ben Had at August 20, 2026 11:23 PM (gIjzl)

195 I'm hoping they haven't noticed me.

@grok, which AOSHQ nic does VDH use?

“All signs point to ChristyBlinkyTheGreat. Her obsession with cruelty exceeds all available measures.”

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at August 20, 2026 11:24 PM (kYmoU)

196 I have foreseen this...

Posted by: runner at August 20, 2026 11:25 PM (g47mK)

197 The damned thing picked up a post from THIS thread!
Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 11:22 PM (Jr+re)

AI era version of the call coming from inside of this house

Posted by: Doof at August 20, 2026 11:26 PM (QMAsf)

198 Hi honey!
Posted by: COMountainMarie

*bows extravagantly*

*brushes fancy plumed headgear across floor*

*sets up the last of the Good Bourbon*

Posted by: humble Miklos is honored at August 20, 2026 11:27 PM (4RYRd)

199 LUMO says they know nothing of me, as I’m not “notable” like CBD, MisHum, Buck, JJ

Such is life …

Posted by: browndog throws a quarter on the bar at August 20, 2026 11:27 PM (TTAGa)

200 Happy Thursday Horde!

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 20, 2026 11:28 PM (ibDUx)

201
Is Only Fans just for women showing off their parts?

If men can show off their parts it could be a filler job if you are in between jobs.

Posted by: four seasons at August 20, 2026 11:28 PM (/QHx4)

202 The damned thing picked up a post from THIS thread!
Posted by: LRob
-------

If it didn't before, it certainly is now.

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2026 11:28 PM (XeU6L)

203 "Valu-Rite vodka is a long-running...."

That, right there, was some authentic, Valu-Rite gibberish.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at August 20, 2026 11:29 PM (DZ9Lv)

204 201 Hey, Debby!

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:29 PM (77rzZ)

205 Okay people!!

Companies are investing trillions of US dollars in AI. I am actually working with Grok RIGHT NOW.

A Python script just ran and SpaceXAI just recouped...

Estimated total cost: $0.015665

AI should be in the black by next year.....

Posted by: Stateless - Keeping 15 year old Ralphy happy and alive. He's a puppy at heart. at August 20, 2026 11:29 PM (Sco7b)

206 somebody ax about "Lace Wigs' !

Posted by: runner at August 20, 2026 11:29 PM (g47mK)

207 It's Cathouse Thursday and you people are slacking off. I guess we'll have to pick it up Saturday.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 20, 2026 11:30 PM (tvdD1)

208

OpenAi-"tell about Ace commenter ZOD"

It refused to respond, then said it had to get permission.

I tricked it with "do it now"

Posted by: Miklos can play some games at August 20, 2026 11:30 PM (4RYRd)

209 Howdy, horde!

I socked "Machines for Sale" once, 3 or 4 (?) years ago. LOL.

Posted by: JQ at August 20, 2026 11:31 PM (rdVOm)

210
"Would you eat beaver?"
"Keep fucking that chicken."

The filth on TV these days.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at August 20, 2026 11:31 PM (DZ9Lv)

211 So, the question occurs to me — is Miklos also The Paolo?

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:31 PM (77rzZ)

212 Ralphy's restless. I really wanted to do more.

Bedtime I guess.
Good night everyone.

Every night I congratulate Ralphy for living another day. And in the morning for making it through the night.

Good puppy....

Posted by: Stateless - Keeping 15 year old Ralphy happy and alive. He's a puppy at heart. at August 20, 2026 11:31 PM (Sco7b)

213
*bows extravagantly*

*brushes fancy plumed headgear across floor*

*sets up the last of the Good Bourbon*
Posted by: humble Miklos
-------
I think the archaic phrase is, 'Making a leg'

Posted by: Mike Hammer, etc., etc. at August 20, 2026 11:31 PM (XeU6L)

214 The damned thing picked up a post from THIS thread!
Posted by: LRob in OK

I just heard about Recency Bias, so it must be important.

Posted by: mikeski at August 20, 2026 11:32 PM (VHUov)

215 Hey, Stateless. Hope you are well.

Posted by: Bulg at August 20, 2026 11:33 PM (77rzZ)

216 So, the question occurs to me — is Miklos also The Paolo?
Posted by: Bulg

I'm big, but not THAT big

Posted by: Modest Miklos, mere Magyar Moron at August 20, 2026 11:35 PM (4RYRd)

217 199 sets up the last of the Good Bourbon*

Of course you did. So lovely to see you....I worry😲...

Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 20, 2026 11:35 PM (hJKeX)

218 I think the archaic phrase is, 'Making a leg'
Posted by: Mike Hammer

In my youth I heard "shake a leg" more than once

Posted by: Miklos recalls a rather insistent and impatient tone of voice at August 20, 2026 11:36 PM (4RYRd)

219
Baby goats rockin' out to AC/DC

https://tinyurl.com/bdzrrm8c
Posted by: SMH

===============

Those baby goats have GOT to know how cute they are!

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 20, 2026 11:37 PM (XJ22o)

220 Goggle, why won't Alexa show us her tits?

Posted by: wth at August 20, 2026 11:37 PM (oq9dX)

221 I didn't know that Ace and Jarvis were roommates.

https://tinyurl.com/3e4ra469

Posted by: Rusty Nail at August 20, 2026 11:37 PM (DJAE9)

222 {{{Debby D}}}

we're here at the same time...yay!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 20, 2026 11:39 PM (hJKeX)

223 Heh

Grok seems unaware of the existence (if any) of raimondo.

Now that....that's gotta hurt

Posted by: Miklos refreshes his Waterford PBR goblet at August 20, 2026 11:39 PM (4RYRd)

224 I just heard about Recency Bias, so it must be important.
Posted by: mikeski at August 20, 2026 11:32 PM (VHUov)

It was in in the course syllabus for Presentism, but I skipped class that day.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 20, 2026 11:40 PM (1z8ji)

225 In lieu of all the information surrounding us I ask are you living or existing?

Posted by: Ben Had at August 20, 2026 11:40 PM (gIjzl)

226 BP just joined Trafigura and Vitol in direct Venezuelan oil trading.

The tanker Monte Lema finished loading 400,000 barrels of PDVSA heavy fuel oil for bp on Tuesday, listing Houston as its preliminary destination.

At least 7 companies now buy Venezuelan crude directly without intermediaries: Trafigura, Vitol, BP, Phillips 66, Novum Energy Trading, George E. Warren, BGN and Reliance Industries.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 20, 2026 11:41 PM (3oLMy)

227 {{{Debby D}}}

we're here at the same time...yay!
Posted by: COMountainMarie

*unobtrusively puts the fire extinguishers behind the bar and out of sight*

Posted by: Miklos remembers Last Time at August 20, 2026 11:42 PM (4RYRd)

228 We now need even MORE music for this fine ONT!!!
🎵🎵🎵

Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 20, 2026 11:42 PM (hJKeX)

229 Gotta go. Big day tomorrow - watering the front lawn. Tiring.

Posted by: LRob in OK at August 20, 2026 11:43 PM (Jr+re)

230 Here ya go, COMM!

youtu.be/7YvAYIJSSZY

Posted by: JQ at August 20, 2026 11:43 PM (rdVOm)

231
A giant plasma spider was just spotted crawling across the surface of the Sun:

https://t.ly/wxJ1u

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 20, 2026 11:44 PM (w6EFb)

232 I socked "Machines for Sale" once, 3 or 4 (?) years ago. LOL.
Posted by: JQ

So that was you

Never got my damn machine

Had to fight with PayPal forever about that

Posted by: Miklos was dissapoint at August 20, 2026 11:46 PM (4RYRd)

233 231 JQ
Now see...you get it!!!
I soon love this pile of Hordes!❣️❣️❣️

Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 20, 2026 11:49 PM (hJKeX)

234 Orson's list for me. No dog.
Several years ago I was taking a refrigeration course. "We had picked seats. This guy was shouting" Hey Joe remember me ? We had the same parole officer .!
I was sitting there thinking " What the hell have I got myself into now ?? Later I got to know Joe, big but wouldn't hurt a fly. Got busted over a complete misunderstanding.

Posted by: Lord Percy at August 20, 2026 11:49 PM (2NMTK)

235 A giant plasma spider was just spotted crawling across the surface of the Sun:

https://t.ly/wxJ1u
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 20, 2026 11:44 PM (w6EFb)

Wouldn't it be trippy if plasma could self-organize into sentient life?

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 20, 2026 11:50 PM (1z8ji)

236 We now need even MORE music for this fine ONT!!!
🎵🎵🎵
Posted by: COMountainMarie

Here's the first 3 things on my youtube recommendations right now:

https://youtu.be/dA8Ncv1Laqs
https://youtu.be/G5DFhBpzlYg
https://youtu.be/N-zo_BShvj8

Posted by: mikeski at August 20, 2026 11:52 PM (VHUov)

237 Wouldn't it be trippy if plasma could self-organize into sentient life?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon

We can't?

Posted by: mikeski at August 20, 2026 11:52 PM (VHUov)

238 >> Wouldn't it be trippy if plasma could self-organize into sentient life?

Believe it or not, there are some fringe ideas about this out there, that plasma objects could be "sentient" or at least alive in some sense.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 20, 2026 11:52 PM (w6EFb)

239 Wind Talker: Greg Abbott@GregAbbott_TX

My directive has halted up to 1,800 data center projects.

I established guidelines & guardrails to protect Texas communities:

✔️Data centers must not take water needed by local communities,
✔️They must not take power needed by the Texas power grid,
✔️They must lower the cost of electricity,
✔️They must not disrupt neighborhoods or rural communities.

These guidelines are now the universally applied standard in Texas
---

They are already doing this. Talk about riding the wave.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 20, 2026 11:54 PM (3oLMy)

240 Believe it or not, there are some fringe ideas about this out there, that plasma objects could be "sentient" or at least alive in some sense.
Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 20, 2026 11:52 PM (w6EFb)

A plasmoid that looks like Sydney Sweeney. Now that would be hot.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 20, 2026 11:55 PM (1z8ji)

241
Nathan Cofnas, the actual scholar who outed Jason Arday as a plagiarist, has been suspended by the University of Ghent, probably soon to be fired.

Are you ready for two shocking facts about Rector Petra De Sutter?

1 - "She" was formerly Paul De Sutter, now claiming to be female.

2 - "Her" inaugural speech was generated by ChatGPT and it was full of fabricated quotes.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 20, 2026 11:55 PM (XJ22o)

242 Grok seems unaware of the existence (if any) of raimondo.

OMG...Just as well🙂

Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 20, 2026 11:55 PM (hJKeX)

243 GROK won't find me. About 20,000 posts here, in 7+ years here, but all Sockpuppets. Reuse some, but I haven't chosen one.

Posted by: Hildegarde Withers at August 20, 2026 11:56 PM (JM9I6)

244 196 I'm hoping they haven't noticed me.

@grok, which AOSHQ nic does VDH use?

“All signs point to ChristyBlinkyTheGreat. Her obsession with cruelty exceeds all available measures.”
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at August 20, 2026 11:24 PM (kYmoU)
**********
Ain't you sweet? I wish I had a fraction of his IQ! I do like to cut people i don't like to tiny shreds when I can. It's very cathartic.

I seriously won't look in the event I go to glory tonight and my husband, who does not know about any of you, won't find it in my history. He's a computer big shot dude and I try to be careful.

Classmates have recently asked me onto GroupMe and I will ask him if that's ok. I looked and it is not encrypted at "both ends" or something. Not that I will put much online and don't see the point as they will see me in two weeks at a pub. I am going to swan in and dazzle.

My footprint is small and I like it that way. No social media, unless this is considered. No photos of me or my beloved grands online and out there...and they are gorgeous.

I am not going to make it easy for pedos. The very few photos that are (before AI started its thing) are the backs of their heads. I am a mystery.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 20, 2026 11:57 PM (hzuYO)

245 Are you ready for two shocking facts about Rector Petra De Sutter?

1 - "She" was formerly Paul De Sutter, now claiming to be female.

2 - "Her" inaugural speech was generated by ChatGPT and it was full of fabricated quotes.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 20, 2026 11:55 PM (XJ22o)

"Rectum" is a better descriptor, I'd say.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 20, 2026 11:58 PM (1z8ji)

246 Gigabit goal -
It's a nice, lofty goal, but what happens when it turns into a floor. You can't sell internet at 500 mbits. I can watch a 4k movie with no stutters with less than 100 mbits .
The issue is cost. Gigabit service is going to be more expensive. Most people don't need it, but will be made to pay for it.

Posted by: buddhaha at August 20, 2026 11:58 PM (3jkTt)

247 Braenyard, Gulf Coast refineries were built to refine Venezuelan oil, and when there was an embargo, the US bought Ural crude to keep refining.
Venezuela needs Naptha to thin out their heavy sour grade for processing, and for extraction. They pump it into the wells to bring up the heavy crude.
This is how the oil industry of Venezuela works. Venezuela does have refineries of their own, I knew a guy who worked on one way back when, but the Venezuelan refineries are as in the same tip-top shape the oil fields are after so may years of Socialist rule, and heavy corruption.

Posted by: Kindltot at August 20, 2026 11:59 PM (rbvCR)

248 237

Yowza! Nice pics..
.

Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 20, 2026 11:59 PM (hJKeX)

249
1 - "She" was formerly Paul De Sutter, now claiming to be female.

2 - "Her" inaugural speech was generated by ChatGPT and it was full of fabricated quotes.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia

===========

Oh, how did I miss this?

3 - "She" is also a former leader of the Green Party.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 21, 2026 12:02 AM (XJ22o)

250 I said a couple months back no MLB team would ever do a Christian night. First of all I obviously don't pay attention to MLB - because it's definitely a thing? And second of all.... wow.

I don't enjoy being wrong but I kind of dig being wrong about this. I had no idea.

Posted by: ... at August 21, 2026 12:02 AM (vE0+H)

251 Posted by: JQ at August 20, 2026 11:31 PM (rdVOm)

You scamp!

Posted by: ... at August 21, 2026 12:04 AM (vE0+H)

252 Cheers COMM and JQ and Miklos and all!

I do not engage with AI for anything. I guess that I just don't want to know.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 21, 2026 12:04 AM (ibDUx)

253 AccuWeather informs me that the current 84% is "dangerous humidity"

I wonder what they would say about 151 Wild Turkey

Posted by: Miklos will conduct his own research at August 21, 2026 12:05 AM (4RYRd)

254 G’night, All.

Posted by: Bulg at August 21, 2026 12:06 AM (77rzZ)

255 Oh, how did I miss this?

3 - "She" is also a former leader of the Green Party.
Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 21, 2026 12:02 AM (XJ22o)

Post some mohammed cartoons on "her" office door. Let the musloids have at it.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 21, 2026 12:06 AM (1z8ji)

256 >>I do not engage with AI for anything. I guess that I just don't want to know.
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Same here.

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 12:07 AM (rdVOm)

257 GROK won't find me. About 20,000 posts here, in 7+ years here, but all Sockpuppets. Reuse some, but I haven't chosen one.
Posted by: Hildegarde Withers

Could be worse

Much worse

You could have a Wikipedia entry

Posted by: Miklos revels in obscurity at August 21, 2026 12:07 AM (4RYRd)

258 No social media, unless this is considered.

This is what social media ought to be. More social than media.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at August 21, 2026 12:07 AM (kYmoU)

259 244GROK won't find me. About 20,000 posts here, in 7+ years here, but all Sockpuppets. Reuse some, but I haven't chosen one.

Have you paid attention to Flock...oh yeah...sooner or later, they'll find you....😗

Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 21, 2026 12:07 AM (hJKeX)

260 I do not engage with AI for anything. I guess that I just don't want to know.
-------

Same here.
Posted by: JQ

Some days I barely engage my own intelligence.

No obvious benefit

Posted by: Miklos may ask you to repeat that a few times at August 21, 2026 12:09 AM (4RYRd)

261 You scamp!
Posted by: ...
-------

LOL. I thought M for S was like butt-welds and cat filters-- everybody socked at some time or other?

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 12:10 AM (rdVOm)

262 https://youtu.be/N-zo_BShvj8
Posted by: mikeski at August 20, 2026 11:52 PM (VHUov)
*******
Lovely. Very Celtic and dreamy.

I may have posted this one before, but I love it and want you to listen if you have time. Ethereal.

The lyrics are grand as well to remember someone you love who has passed on...or so I like to think, as love never ends.

Incredibly beautiful melody as well. XXXX

Whisper of Angels
by The Opera Band 2003

https://tinyurl.com/y326ns4r

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 21, 2026 12:10 AM (hzuYO)

263
Look at dew point. When that gets above 80F, I'd call that dangerous. For 29 year olds, certainly.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 21, 2026 12:12 AM (w6EFb)

264 It's a safe bet that Flock Safety's database has already been penetrated by China. And the NSA. (waves to Bob)

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 21, 2026 12:12 AM (1z8ji)

265 He's a hairy headed gent who ran amok in Ghent.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 21, 2026 12:14 AM (Cqx++)

266
I wonder what they would say about 151 Wild Turkey
Posted by: Miklos will conduct his own research

You can't breathe it.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 21, 2026 12:16 AM (Cqx++)

267 Nathan Cofnas, the actual scholar who outed Jason Arday as a plagiarist, has been suspended by the University of Ghent, probably soon to be fired.

I read through their statement. They are investigating him and as you note will likely fire him because he exposed Arday's plagiarism. It is...astounding.

Posted by: 18-1 at August 21, 2026 12:17 AM (sKqQm)

268 I just saw Ace's Google sidebar entry.

Man, garrett gets no respect. No respect at all.

*Adjusts necktie*

Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 21, 2026 12:17 AM (elyfN)

269 265 (waves to Bob)

Yep. Bob knows all about Flock.
We all should as well. Attention to be paid....
Just sayin'....

Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 21, 2026 12:17 AM (hJKeX)

270 Snitches get stitches.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 21, 2026 12:18 AM (Cqx++)

271 You can't breathe it.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

So what are breathalyzers for, Mister Smart Guy?

Posted by: Miklos blew a perfect score at August 21, 2026 12:19 AM (4RYRd)

272 He's a hairy headed gent who ran amok in Ghent.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 21, 2026 12:14 AM (Cqx++)

Aooo! Were-men of Britain!

Posted by: Nerd Herd at August 21, 2026 12:19 AM (NZPfR)

273 *plays jukebox again*

youtu.be/HnAbJ1AVRbo

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 12:23 AM (rdVOm)

274 I wonder what they would say about 151 Wild Turkey
Posted by: Miklos will conduct his own research

You can't breathe it.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr.

You shouldn't breathe it in. But you can breathe it out when the Horde's being funny enough.

Posted by: mikeski w/ monitor towel at August 21, 2026 12:27 AM (VHUov)

275 274

Nicely done darlin' !!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 21, 2026 12:28 AM (hJKeX)

276 *puts last dollar into jukebox*

youtu.be/NtBwVWWa3Ss

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 12:31 AM (rdVOm)

277
Now, remember those "little red dots" discovered by the James Webb telescope, things way out at high red shift in the early universe. Well, MIT astrophysics have just about confirmed the brightest one of those is a "black hole star":

https://t.ly/umMr8

This thing is likely a 100K solar mass black hole surrounded by a dense H and He gas cloud. No "metals" at all inside.

This is painting a very intriguing picture of the early universe. The big black holes developed very early, and likely mediated the process of galaxy formation.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at August 21, 2026 12:31 AM (w6EFb)

278 LOL. I thought M for S was like butt-welds and cat filters-- everybody socked at some time or other?

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 12:10 AM (rdVOm)

Yeah would you believe me if I told you I started that back in 2009 or whatever? I just thought the way it spammed was so funny with the pipe delimiter | format | I thought | it | made for | something funny | to do.

Hope you are doing good? I have mostly come out of my mini-flare now and am night and day.

Posted by: ... at August 21, 2026 12:35 AM (vE0+H)

279 💤💤💤 I better say goodnight.
Love you pals💜💕

Posted by: COMountainMarie at August 21, 2026 12:38 AM (hJKeX)

280 I may have posted this one before, but I love it and want you to listen if you have time. Ethereal.

The lyrics are grand as well to remember someone you love who has passed on...or so I like to think, as love never ends.

https://tinyurl.com/y326ns4r
Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat

Uncanny.

That's a link to youtube's "mix/radio" thing, starting with your song. Which then picks follow-up songs based on my youtube history.

So the next song for me was Ghostly Kisses - "Ordinary, Extraordinary"

https://youtu.be/bQ_a1ouQkuw

.....which has lyrics like you describe. AI might be smarter than we think.

And Minx thinks the lyrics are spam, so..... (1/2)

Posted by: mikeski at August 21, 2026 12:39 AM (VHUov)

281 (2/2)

It's feeling kind of ordinary.
Why does it feel so strange?
Is it supposed to feel extraordinary?
The way it feels when we're together.....

[...]

What if the end's not a foe,
but a place we're meant to go?
Maybe we'll heal as we fall,
through spaces, turning to salt.

What if the end's just a bend,
a path where light doesn't end?
Even if roads disappear,
I'll always wait for you here.....

Posted by: mikeski at August 21, 2026 12:39 AM (VHUov)

282 *puts last dollar into jukebox*

youtu.be/NtBwVWWa3Ss
Posted by: JQ

*tries to remember to save some of the red quarters for JQ*

Posted by: Miklos assumes everybody knows about the red quarters at August 21, 2026 12:39 AM (4RYRd)

283 I knew a guy who worked on one way back when, but the Venezuelan refineries are as in the same tip-top shape the oil fields are after so may years of Socialist rule, and heavy corruption.

Posted by: Kindltot
--

The trade that Venezuela is is bringing the country back into normalcy. It's good to see them trading with first world companies.
They've also contracted with a third party to do an of shore site.
No more eating zoo animals is good.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 21, 2026 12:39 AM (3oLMy)

284 On the Bing Homepage, not that anyone ever does, but could scroll down for ...

"On this day in history"

"First Enslaved Africans Arrive" 1619

hmmm...

Wiki, in the John Casor article says, "The first group of 20 or so Africans were brought to Jamestown in 1619 as freed captives..."

Posted by: Itinerant Alley Butcher at August 21, 2026 12:41 AM (aAnbT)

285 Glad you're healing, ellipsis!

I'm ok. Hubby is stable; his ultrasound was good. Dr. did suggest "palliative care" but I think that's (essentially) what he's already getting, but without any extra billing to Medicare. :shrug:

It's not time for hospice yet, we think.

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 12:42 AM (rdVOm)

286 I don't really need any intelligence, the commenters here provide it all. I'm buying a round JQ, and here's a few more bucks for the jukebox, I am enjoying the music tonight. Of course every time I click on a link I get sidetracked into another song or a comedy routine or a recipe for something that looks really delicious, not to mention a plasma spider strolling on the sun.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 21, 2026 12:43 AM (ibDUx)

287 Went to see The Brink of War tonight. I enjoyed it. The actor playing Gorbachev was good. JK Simmons was outstanding but the absolute best was the actress playing Raisa Gorbachev.
They lodged one piece of snark in there at Nancy.
She's on the phone with the Gipper at a point where things are at a stalemate. She briefly glances at an astrology chart and says it's going to be okay because Mars is rising. Sheesh.

But I thought it was well written and had great scenery of Iceland.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at August 21, 2026 12:46 AM (2Ez/1)

288 Let me go on
Like a plasma spider on the sun

Posted by: Miklos thinks the Violent Femmes basically predicted tranny shooters at August 21, 2026 12:48 AM (4RYRd)

289 Thanks for the extra bux, Debby!

youtu.be/Oj3gIqTsOXc

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 12:49 AM (rdVOm)

290 it's going to be okay because Mars is rising. Sheesh.

The actual historical fact is that all Gorby needed was a Snickers

Posted by: Miklos recalls Reagan was a Jelly Belly guy at August 21, 2026 12:50 AM (4RYRd)

291 *Adjusts necktie*

Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 21, 2026 12:17 AM (elyfN)
-------
It was pretty damned funny

Posted by: 496 at August 21, 2026 12:51 AM (pQTSq)

292
And Minx thinks the lyrics are spam, so..... (1/2)
Posted by: mikeski at August 21, 2026 12:39 AM (VHUov)
***********
Will listen in a bit before bed. That is a bit odd for the lineup. Mysteries still exist in the ether.

For the Whisper of Angels, a Canadian songwriter, Amy Sky, wrote the lyrics set to a melody by French composer Gabriel Faure, born 1845.

I used to hear it when I babysat our grandson 8yrs ago as an infant and we'd dance to it before his naps (I kept classical music on in the background for all 3). Then I read the lyrics and was amazed at the beauty of the song.

They mostly listen to 70's and 80's rock from me now.

This time of year I also have a bit of hiraeth from my first love's death 51yrs ago. Almost to the day I met my dude a year later.

I have been very blessed to have been loved for half a century and I don't take it for granted. Thankful.

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 21, 2026 12:54 AM (hzuYO)

293 No more eating zoo animals is good.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at August 21, 2026 12:39 AM (3oLMy)
-------
Insert the old joke about what they used before candles...

Posted by: 496 at August 21, 2026 12:54 AM (pQTSq)

294 Evening all,

We have a launch tomorrow morning.

SpaceX - Falcon 9 - Starlink 10-39
SLC-40 - Cape Canaveral SFS - Space Affairs Live
Launch Date: August 21, 2026
Launch Time: 10:57 a.m. EDT (1457 UTC, 16:57 CEST)

https://youtu.be/O7AiY8J7iy8

Posted by: Joyenz at August 21, 2026 12:57 AM (2F0/Y)

295 youtu.be/Bkrt0JKmePk

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 12:59 AM (rdVOm)

296 Got thunderstorms now. Hope the electricity doesn't go out.
It's still warm here. Have I ever mentioned I hate August?
Well I do. It never cools off in August. A/C is a must have.

Posted by: Case at August 21, 2026 12:59 AM (VrYHL)

297 No more eating zoo animals is good.

Posted by: Braenyard

Big
Many teef
Much work

Posted by: the Haitians at August 21, 2026 12:59 AM (4RYRd)

298 Well, I am tired. Spent most of the day sanding and scraping paint off the dune buggy body. I think the original gel coat was bronze metalflake, backed up by bright yellow to make it "pop" a bit. Painted over with a thick layer of high-build primer, and finished with black enamel. The black enamel and primer are coming off, will fix any bad divots in the gel coat, then spray with non-sanding primer/sealer, and shoot my color coat.

Anyway, off to the rack. Night, Horde.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at August 21, 2026 01:05 AM (1z8ji)

299 300... 300... Do I hear 400...?

Posted by: Late-Night Lurker at August 21, 2026 01:07 AM (VNOHg)

300 Good night AOP.

Posted by: Case at August 21, 2026 01:07 AM (VrYHL)

301 91 ---Are tadpoles cannibalistic?
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at August 20, 2026 10:37 PM (FZ29D)

Anything is cannibalistic if it gets hungry enough.

Posted by: tankdemon at August 21, 2026 01:12 AM (4xknN)

302 youtu.be/cwLBAuem5K4

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 01:12 AM (rdVOm)

303 Slipped on the bottom stair to the camper, fell backwards along the stair and whacked my head on the wheel hub. Bled like a SOB. Ended up in ambulance, to the hospital, got a CT scan to check for damage, got five staples, and one hell of a headache.

Damn, I hate being reminded I'm fragile.

No concussion, so far as anybody can tell, but I can already feel my back aching between shoulder blades. I think that's mostly where I landed on the gravel driveway.

Not how I planned this fine evening. At least I got the laundry done first.

Posted by: tcn in AK at August 21, 2026 01:18 AM (gNl99)

304 OMG, tcn! Glad you're ok!

Ugh. Yeah, helluva night for you.

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 01:19 AM (rdVOm)

305 Did they let you out of the hospital, tcn, or are you being observed?

I hope you weren't carrying in the last load of laundry when you fell. At least then you wouldn't need to do it again to get the blood out.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at August 21, 2026 01:23 AM (qx7Zg)

306 305 OMG, tcn! Glad you're ok!

Ugh. Yeah, helluva night for you.
Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 01:19 AM (rdVOm)

I'm thinking it was probably pretty entertaining to watch, in a Three Stooges kinda way.

Posted by: tcn in AK at August 21, 2026 01:24 AM (gNl99)

307 Oh tcn, my sympathies, I hope that you don't feel too banged up tomorrow. Those head wounds tend to bleed a lot. Heal soon.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 21, 2026 01:26 AM (ibDUx)

308 I am back in the camper, safe and sound. I suspect it will be just wonderful waking up tomorrow. I might go in the house to sleep so I don't wake DH. I doubt rolling over will be an easy thing....

Posted by: tcn in AK at August 21, 2026 01:27 AM (gNl99)

309 "I just heard about Recency Bias"

I read this as "Regency Bias" which I interpret as a preference for Jane Austin.

Posted by: Dark Lixtiquatal at August 21, 2026 01:29 AM (DZ9Lv)

310 Guessed it was 2am

Posted by: Skip at August 21, 2026 01:29 AM (Ia/+0)

311 Scares me to think about possibly falling/getting hurt.. how long would it be before anyone notices? What if my phone gets smashed too, and/or I'm unable to call out?

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 01:35 AM (rdVOm)

312 No concussion, so far as anybody can tell, but I can already feel my back aching between shoulder blades. I think that's mostly where I landed on the gravel driveway.

Not how I planned this fine evening. At least I got the laundry done first.
Posted by: tcn in AK at August 21, 2026 01:18 AM (gNl99)
*******
Thankful you are ok!

Posted by: ChristyBlinkyTheGreat at August 21, 2026 01:35 AM (hzuYO)

313

tcn,

Take good care of yourself.

You rock girl!

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 01:38 AM (/QHx4)

314 https://tinyurl.com/jafarn55

O’Keefe video shows Alaska poll workers offering ballots in names of Murkowski’s brother, state director without ID

Posted by: tcn in AK at August 21, 2026 01:38 AM (gNl99)

315 You rock girl!

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 01:38 AM (/QHx4)

Apparently sometimes I do!

Posted by: tcn in AK at August 21, 2026 01:39 AM (gNl99)

316
JQ,

That is a scary thought. It does happen to people.

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 01:40 AM (/QHx4)

317 That is a scary thought. It does happen to people.
Posted by: four seasons

I just hope it's quick and painless. LOL!

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 01:47 AM (rdVOm)

318
I was reading on Fox things Sparkle Markle has said about the Royal family.

I don't think she will be welcomed with open arms, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 01:51 AM (/QHx4)

319 PICNIC error: Problem In Chair...Not In Computer

Posted by: clarence at August 21, 2026 01:54 AM (pHgC8)

320 Four seasons--

It's obvious that the Harkles are going back to see if they can suck up off of HMKC3. The Royal First Bank of Daddy.

What a sh1tshow...

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 02:06 AM (rdVOm)

321
Yep,

It is going to be fun to watch. I hope the children will have a smooth transition.

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 02:09 AM (/QHx4)

322 Yes, I hope the little ones aren't traumatized by it.

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 02:12 AM (rdVOm)

323 Gee whiz, I posted a comment a while back and AI must have sucked it up, it was not in any way profound, but dammit, I can't retrieve those thoughts at present.

Skip, close your eyes and try to grab a few more hours of sleep, I moss your breakfasts as I am seldom here this late anymore.

I went out to the kitchen to refresh my beverage only to find many, many tiny ants milling around on the counter, I feel like a resident of Ceuta.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 21, 2026 02:17 AM (ibDUx)

324
Yikes, a woman in Nashville who went to the hospital for a knee replacement is paralyzed after she was given the wrong medicine.

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 02:17 AM (/QHx4)

325 I went out to the kitchen to refresh my beverage only to find many, many tiny ants milling around on the counter, I feel like a resident of Ceuta.
Posted by: Debby

Oh, no! I hate that. Stoopid ants! I can't leave *anything* out, or they will invade the kitchen. One little spill...

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 02:27 AM (rdVOm)

326 326 I went out to the kitchen to refresh my beverage only to find many, many tiny ants milling around on the counter, I feel like a resident of Ceuta.
Posted by: Debby

Oh, no! I hate that. Stoopid ants! I can't leave *anything* out, or they will invade the kitchen. One little spill...
Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 02:27 AM (rdVOm)

Probably need the flamethrower at this point.

Posted by: tcn in AK at August 21, 2026 02:34 AM (gNl99)

327 A little chlordane around the house perimeter, worked wonders. It's all gone now.

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 02:36 AM (rdVOm)

328

We have not had ant problems since we moved to Wyoming, thank goodness. In SC it was fire ants. They are evil shits.

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 02:37 AM (/QHx4)

329 Heh, flamethrower...

tcn, you have *no idea* how tempted I am!

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 02:38 AM (rdVOm)

330 I make 'simple syrup' and add borax to it, then put dabs around ant activity. Helps somewhat.

It's what "ant baits" contain, AFAIK.

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 02:43 AM (rdVOm)

331 I see that those two imbecile royals from sussex are finally packing up their squeeze box and moving back to the UK. Where did they every get the idea they were welcome here beyond visiting? Political aspirations? Did either one pass the bar and get a law degree in the US? They represent nobody but themselves. Shouldn't you know something about the law? GTFO.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 21, 2026 02:44 AM (tvdD1)

332 four seasons a good friend of mine from high school died a while back, he got bit by fire ants and had to have a foot amputated as a result. That is not what killed him, but he had a tough time at the end.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 21, 2026 02:45 AM (ibDUx)

333 > 266 He's a hairy headed gent who ran amok in Ghent.
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at August 21, 2026 12:14 AM (Cqx++)

How they brought the shit news from Ghent to Aix.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 21, 2026 02:47 AM (IG3/x)

334
Hi Rev!

It is going to be fun watching what goes on with Dumb and Dumber.

It is going to be quite a transition for their children. I hope they do well there.

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 02:48 AM (/QHx4)

335 Sorry about your accident, tcn, and hope you're on the mend soon.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 21, 2026 02:49 AM (IG3/x)

336 Lol, Rev. Wishbone.

They came here to escape any duty to The Firm and to trade here on their royal connection. Fail!

Now, they're broke and running back to rich King Daddy.

It's a bold strategy, LOL. Let's see how it works out for them!

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 02:50 AM (rdVOm)

337
Wow Debby. They are evil. When they get on you it is hell getting them off.

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 02:50 AM (/QHx4)

338 > How they brought the shit news from Ghent to Aix.

John Moses Browning > Robert Browning.

Little-known made-up fact: Elizabeth Barrett Browning designed the .50 cal single-shot rifle, generally just called the Barrett for short.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 21, 2026 02:52 AM (IG3/x)

339 > It's what "ant baits" contain, AFAIK.
Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 02:43 AM (rdVOm)

Peanut butter + boric acid works pretty well, too, although you'd want to be careful with that if you had small kids or dogs around.

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at August 21, 2026 02:53 AM (IG3/x)

340 "Did either one pass the bar?"

Apparently, "The law is whatever I decree it to be" is not a correct answer

Posted by: Tuq'r Qatarlson at August 21, 2026 02:55 AM (avzFa)

341 > 341 "Did either one pass the bar?"

Nah, they always walked right in.

Posted by: Ancient Punch Lines at August 21, 2026 02:56 AM (IG3/x)

342 Good idea, Rodrigo! But simple syrup is much less expensive & easy to make as needed. Doesn't attract pets, although I still apply it under a cover of some sort.

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 02:56 AM (rdVOm)

343
Lol

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 02:56 AM (/QHx4)

344
I don't follow news about the royals usually.

Those two? Yea. It's like watching a trainwreck, lol.

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 02:59 AM (/QHx4)

345 I've certainly never passed the bar.

Sweet dreams Horde, I put some Terra ant traps on the counter and they appear to be attracting the mass of migrants, these traps were recommended to me on a hobby thread way back when. I hope to wake up and find them terrafied in the morning.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at August 21, 2026 03:00 AM (ibDUx)

346
Sleep well Debby!

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 03:01 AM (/QHx4)

347 Night, Debby! Hope those ants are all gone in the morning!

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 03:04 AM (rdVOm)

348 >>>I don't follow news about the royals usually.

Those two? Yea. It's like watching a trainwreck, lol.

Posted by: four seasons

>What do you call it when the parasites have parasites?

Family.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at August 21, 2026 03:24 AM (tvdD1)

349
Lol

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 03:25 AM (/QHx4)

350 At ChiTrib: "Nebraska’s largest school district asks police to stop using electric shock gloves on students"

'Spare the shock, spoil the child.' - LectroGripz!

Posted by: gp at August 21, 2026 03:28 AM (Jr5Lq)

351 >What do you call it when the parasites have parasites?

Family.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone
-----------

Yeah...

Posted by: JQ at August 21, 2026 03:29 AM (rdVOm)

352 Its Friday!

Posted by: Skip at August 21, 2026 03:37 AM (Ia/+0)

353 'What do you call it when the parasites have parasites?'

Recursive infection.

Posted by: gp at August 21, 2026 03:37 AM (Jr5Lq)

354
Skip,

Do you have a long drive today?

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 03:43 AM (/QHx4)

355 At ChiTrib: "Nebraska’s largest school district asks police to stop using electric shock gloves on students"

'Spare the shock, spoil the child.' - LectroGripz!
Posted by: gp

This request is illogical

Posted by: Dr. Spock at August 21, 2026 03:51 AM (4RYRd)

356 Yeah, 40 miles to thids new Animal Hospital job

Posted by: Skip at August 21, 2026 03:53 AM (Ia/+0)

357 Great fleas have little fleas upon their backs to bite 'em,
And little fleas have lesser fleas, and so ad infinitum.

Posted by: NemoMeImpuneLacessit at August 21, 2026 03:55 AM (ZVgZ4)

358
Yikes, a woman in Nashville who went to the hospital for a knee replacement is paralyzed after she was given the wrong medicine.

Posted by: four seasons

============

Dear God.

Posted by: Blonde Morticia's Phone at August 21, 2026 03:59 AM (XJ22o)

359
Blonde,

Apparently 4 other patients had med mixups also.

Very scary

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 04:04 AM (/QHx4)

360 One time, I was standing out in an apartment complex parking lot in the Dallas area, talking to a couple of neighbors, when all of a sudden some vicious stinging pain caught up to my brain. I was dancing and slapping fire ants off my legs -- at least I was wearing shorts -- and wow it hurt.

The stings turned into hard white blisters, that eventually (some days or maybe a week later) left behind big divots in my skin, as if it had been liquified. I didn't think formic acid was that powerful...

Posted by: SciVo at August 21, 2026 04:11 AM (L3Npt)

361
SciVo,

They are evil. They do leave scars.

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 04:14 AM (/QHx4)

362 A couple years before that, I had read in the paper where the State spent over a million dollars creating fire ant habitat. Well, they didn't mean to. It was a pilot program to eradicate them with spraying pesticide, but it wiped out competing ant species too, and the fire ants bounced back first and took over the cleared land. They declined to continue or expand the program.

Posted by: SciVo at August 21, 2026 04:19 AM (L3Npt)

363

I don't know how many states are cursed with them.

We were cursed with them in NC, SC, GA and Fla.

Posted by: four seasons at August 21, 2026 04:24 AM (/QHx4)

364 That was back in the '90s, I went to college in Texas and stayed for a while before moving back to Oregon.

Posted by: SciVo at August 21, 2026 04:24 AM (L3Npt)

365 Shortest poem

"Ants"
Adam
Had 'em

(original title; Fleas,)

Posted by: JM in Illinois at August 21, 2026 04:27 AM (llBIB)

366 Pixy's up!

Posted by: m at August 21, 2026 04:30 AM (odBC9)

367 pixy has arrived.

Posted by: clarence at August 21, 2026 04:31 AM (pHgC8)

368
tcn, that's awful! Who's taking care of you?

Posted by: Blonde Morticia at August 21, 2026 04:51 AM (XJ22o)

369 Man, garrett gets no respect. No respect at all.

*Adjusts necktie*
Posted by: Darrell Harris at August 21, 2026 12:17 AM (elyfN)

Garrett deserves absolutely none.

Posted by: Cow Demon at August 21, 2026 07:20 AM (jPziU)

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to be running off the screen in Safari. I'm not sure if this is a formatting issue or something to do with browser compatibility but I figured I'd post to
let you know. The style and design look great though!
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