Wednesday Overnight Open Thread - December 3, 2025 [Shopping Rex]

Good evening Horde. The time has come for mid-week shenanigans of the post-cafe overnight variety.

Welcome to the Wednesday night ONT which means another edition of overnight fun and games. Pull up a chair and sit a spell. Good will offerings of amusing puns are happily accepted. Pants are optional. Be nice to your fellow commenters and AoS contributors.

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"Good evening Morons! Come on down! You're about to get the Wednesday night ONT!"

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Are you looking for gift ideas for your favorite Moron? Not sure what to put on the Christmas shopping list this year?

The Wednesday ONT is here to help with the Unofficial and Unapproved 2025 Christmas Gift Guide. We hope you're whelmed.

What gifts are missing from the guide (other than ample ammo)?

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Has your favorite Moron experienced a canoe accident? Morons seem to be particularly susceptible to suffering canoe calamities. Get them a new canoe but don't spend too much money because anything you buy is likely to encounter trouble as well.

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The Moose out front knows a lot of things, but doesn't always tell ya what ya need to know. Either way, you're better off with a moose than not (just don't get ones that like to bite sisters).

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Weasel-san wisdom says "no wobbly shit." Get your favorite shooting Moron a solid shooting table and accompanying bags to ward off wobbly shit.

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If you're like me, you have trouble keeping up with the pants rules on AoS. Which posts require pants? Which prohibit pants? Which make them optional? No wonder many Morons drink. Anyway, it pays to keep a pair of pants nearby just in case.

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Blog life can be dangerous, but we all know that medical help is nearby. Bruise? Scrape? Scope bite? Cigar burn? Headache? Broken bones? Doesn't matter. Slap a hot iron on it. Available in both cordless and cord-equipped versions.

20240331-Antique Various Flat Irons L84.jpg

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Worth more than precious metal when ya gotta go. Tradable for drinks, food and the jukebox. Also can slide beneath the leg of a wobbly table in a pinch. It is...the Club ONT Restroom Token.

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When the 39 foot animatronic T-Rex is out of stock, the next best thing is a 19 foot non-animatronic T-Rex. Not ideal, but we all have to make sacrifices when times are tough.

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Where is that darn Wumpus? If your favorite Moron has been hunting everywhere without success and keeps being late to the ONT, help them out with back issues of Compute! Magazine for cheat codes.

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Is your favorite mechanical Moron in need of a supply of sockets? Is the right socket size always somewhere else when needed? This Advent Calendar comes stocked with a socket (or several) a day. By the time Christmas arrives, they'll have a full set! The calendar even comes with extra 10mm sockets. This particular example came from the seconds bin which explains why it was half off.

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Did your favorite Moron grow up thinking "When I'm older, I'm going to have a proper slingshot!" Look no further. Batteries not included.

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With the risk of Yoko lurking beneath every link and mystery click, the only sure defense is deployment of the dark arts. This anti-Yoko cloak and specially designed ear protection is the only known anti-Yoko defense. Better results when worn together. Less powerful on Mondays for unknown reasons. Available at your favorite shops on Daigon Alley.

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I didn't realize that ping pong had fallen out of favor. Is this what the kids do these days? Fun for the whole family!

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Get your favorite Moron a Super secret AoS membership card to recognize their dedication to the site!

[If you are a member in good standing, a picture of your card will appear here. If not, you are behind on your dues or you have a blot on your permanent record. If that is you, please send two Club ONT Restroom Tokens by email. Allow 4-6 weeks. Nothing will happen but gotta restock the supply somehow. Thank you.]

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After a busy overnight shift, Santa and Mrs. Claus take the elves to Waffle House or breakfast. Re-create the emotional breakfast bowl scene with your own gingerbread Waffle House.

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Is the gift of a barrel the AoS equivalent of getting coal in your stocking? Maybe it is a good sign of enjoyed whiskey, bourbon or wine? Maybe both? Maybe you've spent time in the barrel yourself? (Note: THE barrel is far worse than the barrel depicted. Not recommended.)

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

Life advice: don't be a traffic cone.

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Carol of the Bells for the big ONT finish.

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No refunds. Bulk discounts available. Previous quotes provided by autopen are null and void. Shipping and handling extra. Sorry but the vanvera and twoilet are both out of stock due to a spike in demand recently. Written correspondence can be sent to moronhobbies at protonmail dot com. Are you lurking ?? Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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Comments

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1 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Posted by: mindful webworker - If one thing doesn't get you another will at December 03, 2025 10:00 PM (XWUig)

2 Howdy!

Posted by: Moonbeam at December 03, 2025 10:01 PM (rbKZ6)

3 Looks like Santa's coming in all hot and stompy.

Posted by: RickZ at December 03, 2025 10:01 PM (gKDq2)

4 T Rex

Tensor had funny ideas about a girl with reindeer horns riding a velociraptor. Click on nic.

Posted by: Anna Puma at December 03, 2025 10:01 PM (2GVsD)

5
We have two of those cast iron irons. They are great doorstops.

Posted by: fourseasons at December 03, 2025 10:03 PM (3ek7K)

6 Mystery click -- that was… quite a carol.

Don't think I'll be adding it to my Christmas playlist, though.

Posted by: mindful webworker - little crazy drummer boy at December 03, 2025 10:03 PM (XWUig)

7 Good evening good people. Making Christmas cookies tonight for a party tomorrow. Yum!

I'm thinking a shoo-fly pie is in my near future. Haven't had one in years. Wet bottom of course.

As God intended.

Posted by: Tonypete at December 03, 2025 10:04 PM (cYBz/)

8 How long before Crusader is in The Barrel?

Posted by: Anna Puma at December 03, 2025 10:06 PM (2GVsD)

9 Re-create the emotional breakfast bowl scene with your own gingerbread Waffle House.
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That gingerbread Waffle House ain't gonna be standing after the inevitable 3 a.m. brawl breaks out.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at December 03, 2025 10:07 PM (IBQGV)

10 I like that slingshot. I have numerous old connecting rods.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 03, 2025 10:08 PM (npFr7)

11 Big Shout Out to CBD for restoring my ability to post from home! Glad to be able to visit with you all later in the day!
Posted by: Crusader at December 03, 2025 10:05 PM (Cjcf6)
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How much bourbon did you have to send him?

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at December 03, 2025 10:08 PM (IBQGV)

12 All great selections for the mystery clicks. Where to begin? Have similar homemade shooting table and those exact bags (albeit with some duct tape). Thanks for the ONT, Dino.

Posted by: scampydog at December 03, 2025 10:09 PM (41CYW)

13 Yay, ONT!

Posted by: Blanco Basura - Z28.310 at December 03, 2025 10:09 PM (lUFok)

14 My initial glance at the top pic made me think Santa had TRex legs! Yikes!

Very nice ONT, TRex.

Posted by: LRob in OK, Moron and Lunatic at December 03, 2025 10:09 PM (47diA)

15 Peaceful in here tonight, like last night.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 03, 2025 10:10 PM (npFr7)

16
CBD said he is in London.

Does the government monitor tourists texts?

They seem to monitor everything else.

Posted by: fourseasons at December 03, 2025 10:10 PM (3ek7K)

17 There was a Dinosaur park in NJ that closed, maybe a year or two ago, they sold off their dinosaurs including their T-Rex.

I kick myself for not trying to buy it.

I would have set it up in the woods, just emerging from the tree line.

It would have been a gas.

Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 03, 2025 10:10 PM (XV/Pl)

18 Uh oh Crusader just went *poof*

Posted by: Anna Puma at December 03, 2025 10:10 PM (2GVsD)

19 Crusader is experiencing difficult times . . . . . . . . .

Posted by: LRob in OK, Moron and Lunatic at December 03, 2025 10:11 PM (47diA)

20 Tensor had funny ideas about a girl with reindeer horns riding a velociraptor. Click on nic.
Posted by: Anna Puma at December 03, 2025 10:01 PM (2GVsD)
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What the actual hell was that?

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 03, 2025 10:11 PM (ZOv7s)

21 Donna Summer [inspiration for early New Order]
youtu.be/5rk9Mq0Belo

Posted by: gKWVE at December 03, 2025 10:12 PM (gKWVE)

22 Crusader is experiencing difficult times . . . . . . . . .
Posted by: LRob in OK, Moron and Lunatic at December 03, 2025 10:11 PM (47diA)

Might have gotten snagged in the dip net.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 03, 2025 10:12 PM (npFr7)

23 Lloyd

I have no clues either.

Posted by: Anna Puma at December 03, 2025 10:12 PM (2GVsD)

24 I would have set it up in the woods, just emerging from the tree line.

It would have been a gas.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at December 03, 2025 10:10 PM (XV/Pl)
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Bullet magnet.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 03, 2025 10:12 PM (ZOv7s)

25 Thanks for the dandy Wednesday Night ONT T-Rex!

The only thing better than the Pittsburgh scanner is the common-sense supervisors!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at December 03, 2025 10:12 PM (kB9dk)

26 RIP Steve Cropper, guitarist's guitarist.

Posted by: BeckoningChasm at December 03, 2025 10:12 PM (CHHv1)

27 There was a Dinosaur park in NJ that closed, maybe a year or two ago, they sold off their dinosaurs including their T-Rex.

I kick myself for not trying to buy it.

I would have set it up in the woods, just emerging from the tree line.

It would have been a gas.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
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And precisely how much did TRex pay you to post that comment...or was it Doggo?

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at December 03, 2025 10:12 PM (ITBpd)

28 Thanks for the ONT, TRex!

Great gift lineup. I like the Moose stuffie and Waffle Gingerbread House best.

Posted by: JQ at December 03, 2025 10:12 PM (rdVOm)

29 Good evening, good people. The calendar must think it's January. Stay warm.

Posted by: JM in Illinois at December 03, 2025 10:13 PM (82kxI)

30 I have no clues either.
Posted by: Anna Puma at December 03, 2025 10:12 PM (2GVsD)
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This business with anthropomorphic pin-ups will get out of control, it will get out of control and we will be lucky to live through it.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 03, 2025 10:13 PM (ZOv7s)

31 4 Tensor had funny ideas about a girl with reindeer horns riding a velociraptor. Click on nic.

Posted by: Anna Puma at December 03, 2025 10:01 PM
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As advertised! Looks like fun is being had by all.

Posted by: TRex - dino sans-antler at December 03, 2025 10:13 PM (ITBpd)

32 I didn't realize that ping pong had fallen out of favor. Is this what the kids do these days? Fun for the whole family!
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Best sign about twerking - seen outside a saloon... How to Twerk. Step 1: reconsider.

Posted by: scampydog at December 03, 2025 10:13 PM (41CYW)

33 I like that slingshot. I have numerous old connecting rods.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Unlike the picture, however, the ammo has to be lug nuts.

Posted by: buddhaha at December 03, 2025 10:13 PM (3b7Tp)

34 There was a place on the other side of town that sold those barrels for $25 in today's money. Cherries were shipped in them. Got one for a dog house.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at December 03, 2025 10:14 PM (8skTE)

35 Yay! Wednesday ONT! Thank you T Rex

Bang a gong!

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 03, 2025 10:14 PM (QGaXH)

36 Re: Pittsburgh Scanner -
Carrick. Maytide Street. Caller says a shirtless man is outside with a sword.
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"There can be only one!"

Posted by: Connor MacLeod at December 03, 2025 10:14 PM (IBQGV)

37 Apac stooge rep. d-ny hakeem jefferies praises dump's pardon of corrupt apac stooge d-tex henry cueller for bribery. Jefferies who took epstein money is why the democrat party needs to clean house of their corrupt scum!

Posted by: raimondo at December 03, 2025 10:14 PM (GgnWC)

38 Pittsburgh Police Blotter

Carrick, Maytide Street; Caller says a shirtless man is outside with a sword.

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Good grief. Guys, I was only kidding about all the Morons moving to Pittsburgh to liven up the Police Blotter. It seems Elric the Blade actually went and did it.

Posted by: Orson at December 03, 2025 10:14 PM (dIske)

39 10 I like that slingshot. I have numerous old connecting rods.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 03, 2025 10:08 PM

I believe those are referred to as "unserialized lowers" for use in making a ghost slingshot.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 03, 2025 10:14 PM (HlyYF)

40 Put the bong down raimondo!!

Posted by: Tonypete at December 03, 2025 10:15 PM (cYBz/)

41 Unlike the picture, however, the ammo has to be lug nuts.
Posted by: buddhaha at December 03, 2025 10:13 PM (3b7Tp)
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Fun fact: the logo of the Lansing Lugnuts baseball team features a lag screw.

Which everyone immediately pointed out.

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 03, 2025 10:15 PM (ZOv7s)

42 Evenin’, Again, All.

Cats suck:

Posted by: Bulg at December 03, 2025 10:15 PM (77rzZ)

43 Drumheller, Alberta, home to the Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology, has dinosaur statues on nearly every street corner. Some are very fanciful, but others are realistic. There is one huge T-rex that you can climb up inside, and peer out at the town through its open jaws.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 03, 2025 10:16 PM (npFr7)

44 and those exact bags (albeit with some duct tape).
Posted by: scampydog
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You're not supposed to actually shoot the bags...

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at December 03, 2025 10:16 PM (VCgbV)

45 The answer seems to be "about 14 minutes"!
Posted by: Crusader

Show off!!

Posted by: Tonypete at December 03, 2025 10:16 PM (cYBz/)

46 Drumheller, Alberta, home to the Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology, has dinosaur statues on nearly every street corner. Some are very fanciful, but others are realistic. There is one huge T-rex that you can climb up inside, and peer out at the town through its open jaws.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 03, 2025 10:16 PM (npFr7)
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Is the entry through a...back door?

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 03, 2025 10:17 PM (ZOv7s)

47 43 There is one huge T-rex that you can climb up inside, and peer out at the town through its open jaws.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 03, 2025 10:16 PM
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Is it for sale?

Posted by: TRex - just asking... at December 03, 2025 10:17 PM (ITBpd)

48 I've been thinking about a moose-out-front for my place, inspired by Ben Had's version. The questions it will bring!

Posted by: LRob in OK, Moron and Lunatic at December 03, 2025 10:17 PM (47diA)

49 And just like that, he's gone again!

Posted by: Tonypete at December 03, 2025 10:17 PM (cYBz/)

50 Good grief. Guys, I was only kidding about all the Morons moving to Pittsburgh to liven up the Police Blotter. It seems Elric the Blade actually went and did it.
Posted by: Orson at December 03, 2025 10:14 PM (dIske)
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Must be the PAMOME nobody told us about...

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at December 03, 2025 10:17 PM (IBQGV)

51 I have actually met Lindsey Stirling after a performance.

She is just over 5' nothing and was very sweet!

She is also an excellent entertainer.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 03, 2025 10:17 PM (HlyYF)

52 And precisely how much did TRex pay you to post that comment...or was it Doggo?
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba
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I demand a full investigation! That was not the dog in the trench coat and mask. Besides, that sounds like the Doggo of Christmas Past, not the Doggo of Christmas Present. Future, remains uncertain.

Posted by: scampydog at December 03, 2025 10:17 PM (41CYW)

53 Okay, who's trying to extort booze via USB from Crusader?

Posted by: Anna Puma at December 03, 2025 10:17 PM (2GVsD)

54 KTE loves Lindsey Sterling.

Posted by: vmom deport deport deport at December 03, 2025 10:17 PM (DoBxX)

55 Wait, if I'm on the ONT, and it's a week night...oops.

Good night!

Posted by: Ace-Endorsed Author A.H. Lloyd at December 03, 2025 10:18 PM (ZOv7s)

56 Unlike the picture, however, the ammo has to be lug nuts.
Posted by: buddhaha at December 03, 2025 10:13 PM (3b7Tp)

Old spark plugs.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 03, 2025 10:18 PM (npFr7)

57 Slingshot is cool. If ya run out of ammo, can just *konk* yer adversary over the head with it!

Skittles make decent ammo, if you can't find ball bearings or pachinko balls.

Posted by: JQ at December 03, 2025 10:18 PM (rdVOm)

58
It's cleared up nicely outside, and I went out to look at the Moon and etc. The Cold Moon is high enough that I had to crane my neck, which reminded me this damned RA is slowly doing it's TLC on it -- I'm getting some mild early symptoms of pinched nerves, which is more annoyance.

Orion is up, with Sirius below. The Alpha Big Dog is doing it's red to green twinkling thing nicely now. And Jove is up there as well, shining quite bright. Chilly and peaceful it all was.

Posted by: publius, Rascally Mr. Miley (w6EFb) at December 03, 2025 10:18 PM (w6EFb)

59 Good evening morons y gracias Dino

This ONT is like taking the brown acid.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 03, 2025 10:18 PM (znt4/)

60 Good Wednesday evening, 'ettes and 'rons, and thanks to our host TRex for the quality ONT gift guide!

I may or may not be wearing a pair of those Buc-ee's pants while posting this...

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 03, 2025 10:19 PM (v23vE)

61
Anyone else surprised that old electric iron has a ground wire?

Posted by: Soothsayer says Hello, Faggot Lovers at December 03, 2025 10:19 PM (gh1Fl)

62 Is it for sale?
Posted by: TRex - just asking... at December 03, 2025 10:17 PM (ITBpd)

I don't think so. Has been there for nigh-on 40 years.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 03, 2025 10:19 PM (npFr7)

63 I'd like two anti-Yoko cloaks please, XL.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 03, 2025 10:19 PM (znt4/)

64 Good grief. Guys, I was only kidding about all the Morons moving to Pittsburgh to liven up the Police Blotter. It seems Elric the Blade actually went and did it.

Posted by: Orson at December 03, 2025 10:14 PM

Ripping off his shirt to run around in the snow with his sword probably costs him a few firsts!

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 03, 2025 10:19 PM (HlyYF)

65 10 I like that slingshot. I have numerous old connecting rods.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon
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Going to assume I'm not alone in my first thought seeing that slingshot...Picture taken in AOP's mad scientist lab.

Posted by: scampydog at December 03, 2025 10:19 PM (41CYW)

66 I demand a full investigation! That was not the dog in the trench coat and mask. Besides, that sounds like the Doggo of Christmas Past, not the Doggo of Christmas Present. Future, remains uncertain.
Posted by: scampydog
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Ha! You may think the future remains uncertain, but in this case it's pretty predictable...

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at December 03, 2025 10:20 PM (ITBpd)

67 47 43 There is one huge T-rex that you can climb up inside, and peer out at the town through its open jaws.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 03, 2025 10:16 PM
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Is it for sale?
Posted by: TRex - just asking... at December 03, 2025 10:17 PM (ITBpd)

I think you should plan a vacation there. You probably don't want your wife handcuffing you to something immobile, with your short arms.

Posted by: Hour of the Wolf at December 03, 2025 10:20 PM (S/Y4j)

68 Yikes TRex! Hugely girthy ONT!
Where does one start?
Well, I DO have one bathroom token, but I'm saving it for a 'special' occasion.
I'm also wondering why nurse, Rat, DDS, and others of us have to put up with wobbly tables in the lounge, when you have a perfectly good fix?!
Anyway, nice pic with Santa😜...
Hi Horde!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at December 03, 2025 10:20 PM (3pxDZ)

69 Moron slingshot, if you run out of nuts you can hit 'em with the sleeve.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at December 03, 2025 10:20 PM (8skTE)

70 34 There was a place on the other side of town that sold those barrels for $25 in today's money. Cherries were shipped in them. Got one for a dog house.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at December 03, 2025 10:14 PM

Did the other dogs come visit your dog and say, "Cherry house, bro!"?

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 03, 2025 10:21 PM (HlyYF)

71 51 So you did her, right?

Posted by: Bulg at December 03, 2025 10:21 PM (77rzZ)

72 59 This ONT is like taking the brown acid.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 03, 2025 10:18 PM
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Hmmm.... I'll take that as an enthusiastic endorsement rather than a warning.

Posted by: TRex - good reviews mean repeat business at December 03, 2025 10:21 PM (ITBpd)

73 Funky. I didn't know how deep into "Our Love" New Order had got. (This is the first time I'd heard it.)
I've been in a rabbithole on early New Order lately. Apparently "Blue Monday" started as filler which they programmed after the band's actual set, so they could slip away and drink beers before going back for the encore. So, for this beat, they just filched from everything, like Donna Summer, and Kraftwerk too. It wasn't supposed to be a real song.
Eventually they'd stolen from so many other songs that nobody even noticed the Frankenstein monster of old disco b-sides and Eurotrash.
And then they released "Blue Monday" at a literal loss and everyone... kept buying the single. Cost Factory Records a fortune.

Posted by: gKWVE at December 03, 2025 10:22 PM (gKWVE)

74 Well, at least we know in advance why Tankdemon will be late. He's walking down Bigelow Street with a cone on his head.

Posted by: Orson at December 03, 2025 10:22 PM (dIske)

75 The Lindsey Sterling video: No thanks, I'll stick with Mannheim Steamroller.

Posted by: Captain Josepha Sabin at December 03, 2025 10:23 PM (DK5Sh)

76 Anyone else surprised that old electric iron has a ground wire?
Posted by: Soothsayer says Hello, Faggot Lovers at December 03, 2025 10:19 PM (gh1Fl)

Almost certainly a replacement cord. The original would have been two rubber-insulated wires, wrapped in long-fiber asbestos, and jacketed with a woven jacket of black cotton with a hounds-tooth check pattern. I have such a cord on my grilled-cheese sammich press, which still makes awesome sammiches.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 03, 2025 10:23 PM (npFr7)

77 the gift of a barrel -- Need to know the proportions here. Is that like a big tun hogshead or, like, a drinking mug suitable for a draft of beer, root or otherwise?

And can it be ordered with monkees? Morning Rant style?

Posted by: mindful webworker - a rundlet of wine a loaf of bread and thaugh at December 03, 2025 10:23 PM (XWUig)

78 Apac stooge rep. d-ny hakeem jefferies praises dump's pardon of corrupt apac stooge d-tex henry cueller for bribery. Jefferies who took epstein money is why the democrat party needs to clean house of their corrupt scum!
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What is the weather in Dhaka today?

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 03, 2025 10:23 PM (znt4/)

79 Barrels that can actually hold liquids are expensive. Even in Cooperstown, I betcha

Posted by: Common Tater at December 03, 2025 10:24 PM (eGKtV)

80
Hot, shitty and smelly. Just like the residents.

Posted by: fourseasons at December 03, 2025 10:25 PM (3ek7K)

81 68 Yikes TRex! Hugely girthy ONT!

Posted by: COMountainMarie at December 03, 2025 10:20 PM
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Thanks! Glad you're here.

Posted by: TRex - Club ONT restroom token collector at December 03, 2025 10:25 PM (ITBpd)

82 Guilty admission: multiple members of my family played Twerk Pong on Thanksgiving. I did not; I did, however, take pictures to hold over their heads later.

Posted by: Dr. T at December 03, 2025 10:25 PM (lHPJf)

83 Hey, TRex!

Posted by: Bulg at December 03, 2025 10:26 PM (77rzZ)

84 14 Very nice ONT, TRex.

Posted by: LRob in OK, Moron and Lunatic at December 03, 2025 10:09 PM
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Thanks! How's the red pickup truck these days?

Posted by: TRex - discount fuel dino at December 03, 2025 10:26 PM (ITBpd)

85 Hmmm.... I'll take that as an enthusiastic endorsement rather than a warning.
Posted by: TRex - good reviews mean repeat business at December 03, 2025 10:21 PM (ITBpd)
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Absolutely! The highest praise.

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 03, 2025 10:26 PM (znt4/)

86 44 and those exact bags (albeit with some duct tape).
Posted by: scampydog
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You're not supposed to actually shoot the bags...
Posted by: lin-duh is offended
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LOL. It's like you know my BiL.

Posted by: scampydog at December 03, 2025 10:26 PM (41CYW)

87 71 51 So you did her, right?

Posted by: Bulg at December 03, 2025 10:21 PM

I "met her after a show" in the non-Moron meaning of that phrase.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 03, 2025 10:26 PM (HlyYF)

88 25 Thanks for the dandy Wednesday Night ONT T-Rex!

Posted by: Legally Sufficient at December 03, 2025 10:12 PM
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[dino bow in the direction of LS]

Posted by: TRex - formal dino at December 03, 2025 10:27 PM (ITBpd)

89 26 RIP Steve Cropper, guitarist's guitarist.
Posted by: BeckoningChasm at December 03, 2025 10:12 PM (CHHv1)

Was he in The Blues Brothers movie? Bearded guy?

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 03, 2025 10:27 PM (QGaXH)

90 New York Post
@nypost
USPS EV fleet behind schedule with $3B in taxpayer funds spent — and only 612 trucks built

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Smidgen under $5 million a toy USPS toy truck.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Stranger In a Strange Land at December 03, 2025 10:27 PM (L/fGl)

91 How's the red pickup truck these days?

Carefully parked!

Posted by: LRob in OK, Moron and Lunatic at December 03, 2025 10:27 PM (47diA)

92 So went to townhall and only 2 stars (kinds need Christmas) and got them both.
I hope that means that people are generous.

Posted by: r hennigantx at December 03, 2025 10:28 PM (gbOdA)

93 Trex,
I just sent you an email with a picture I saw of you.

Posted by: lin-duh is offended at December 03, 2025 10:28 PM (VCgbV)

94 kids not kinds

Posted by: r hennigantx at December 03, 2025 10:28 PM (gbOdA)

95 We watch the Barker Era Price Is Right channel on Roku all the time. They sure liked giving away grandfather clocks.

Posted by: PA Dutchman at December 03, 2025 10:29 PM (31p00)

96 60 I may or may not be wearing a pair of those Buc-ee's pants while posting this...

Posted by: Schnorflepuppy (OT but harmless) at December 03, 2025 10:19 PM
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You're a man of taste and style. Sounds like an endorsement to me!

Posted by: TRex - dino with questionable pants at December 03, 2025 10:29 PM (ITBpd)

97 79 How about Bsrrels that can hold Hordelings?

Posted by: Bulg at December 03, 2025 10:29 PM (77rzZ)

98 There's a few trucks around here with 2 con rods and pistons hanging off the bumper hitch

Posted by: Lord Percy at December 03, 2025 10:30 PM (NO/Iy)

99 82 Guilty admission: multiple members of my family played Twerk Pong on Thanksgiving. I did not; I did, however, take pictures to hold over their heads later.

Posted by: Dr. T at December 03, 2025 10:25 PM

Family member: "I don't like your politics, you have been written out of my will."

Dr. T: "Take a look at these photos."

Family member: "Dr. T is back in the will!"

Well played, sir.

Posted by: Pillage Idiot at December 03, 2025 10:30 PM (HlyYF)

100 100?

Posted by: LRob in OK, Moron and Lunatic at December 03, 2025 10:31 PM (47diA)

101 83 Hey, TRex!

Posted by: Bulg at December 03, 2025 10:26 PM
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Good evening Bulg!

Posted by: TRex - beware the almost full moon at December 03, 2025 10:31 PM (ITBpd)

102 When you hunt the Wumpus, remember: the Wumpus may also be hunting you.

Posted by: Only ONE arrow?! Jerks. at December 03, 2025 10:31 PM (TbWk/)

103 We watch the Barker Era Price Is Right channel on Roku all the time. They sure liked giving away grandfather clocks.
Posted by: PA Dutchman at December 03, 2025 10:29 PM (31p00)
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And living room sets by Stiefel

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 03, 2025 10:31 PM (znt4/)

104 47 43 There is one huge T-rex that you can climb up inside, and peer out at the town through its open jaws.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 03, 2025 10:16 PM
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Is it for sale?
Posted by: TRex - just asking... at December 03, 2025 10:17 PM (ITBpd)

I recall being able to go inside one of the dinosaurs in Cabazon - along I-10 on the way to Palm Springs . They're mostly obscured from the freeway by construction.

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 03, 2025 10:31 PM (QGaXH)

105 Ha! You may think the future remains uncertain, but in this case it's pretty predictable...
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba
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Now, now. Don't go crushing his prehistoric dreams. I merely support his vision. You'll break out in swing dance, being so happy for him! Everyday will be a visual celebration.

Posted by: scampydog at December 03, 2025 10:31 PM (41CYW)

106 Bob Barker's suits by Botany 500

Posted by: San Franpsycho at December 03, 2025 10:32 PM (znt4/)

107 Sorry I'm late, I was busy applying Wite-out to the blots on my permanent record.

Posted by: RandomDave at December 03, 2025 10:32 PM (aJQbY)

108 100 100?

Posted by: LRob in OK, Moron and Lunatic at December 03, 2025 10:31 PM
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Bang! Well done.

Posted by: TRex - red truck is on target at December 03, 2025 10:32 PM (ITBpd)

109 >>>if you can't find ball bearings or pachinko balls.
Posted by: JQ
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Steelies were not permitted, shooting marbles.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at December 03, 2025 10:32 PM (8skTE)

110 90 New York Post
@nypost
USPS EV fleet behind schedule with $3B in taxpayer funds spent — and only 612 trucks built

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Smidgen under $5 million a toy USPS toy truck.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Stranger In a Strange Land at December 03, 2025 10:27 PM (L/fGl)

Are these MacLaren USPS trucks?

Posted by: Darrell Harris at December 03, 2025 10:33 PM (pJ06+)

111 Am I the onliest one in here who likes Yoko?

Posted by: Walking On Thin Ice at December 03, 2025 10:33 PM (oftw2)

112 That pic might be AI?

Radios were interesting, everyone wants to install a polarized plug on the old school radios. Except, that’s not how it works.

For one, the chassis will be “hot”, either when the radio is ON or OFF if it is plugged in, depending on which way the plug is inserted.

No way around this unless you rewire the chassis. It will usually have a noticeable slight hum if the chassis happens to be hot when ON. Flip the plug in the outlet, and avoid using in the tub, or cement floors in your stockings.

It is a surprise to get a jolt when touching a chassis while grounded, and the device is OFF. It isn’t defective, that’s just how they made shit back then. Be careful, went the thinking

Posted by: Common Tater at December 03, 2025 10:33 PM (eGKtV)

113 Ha! You may think the future remains uncertain, but in this case it's pretty predictable...
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba
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Now, now. Don't go crushing his prehistoric dreams. I merely support his vision. You'll break out in swing dance, being so happy for him! Everyday will be a visual celebration.
Posted by: scampydog
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Ah, so you're who took the brown acid...

Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba at December 03, 2025 10:33 PM (ITBpd)

114 Was he in The Blues Brothers movie? Bearded guy?
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 03, 2025 10:27 PM (QGaXH)

Yeah, Steve Cropper and Duck Dunn were both in the movie, as was Matt Guitar Murphy. The back and forth between him and Aretha was a real hoot. I got to meet him when he toured in Calgary. A nice guy.

Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at December 03, 2025 10:34 PM (npFr7)

115 When you hunt the Wumpus, remember: the Wumpus may also be hunting you.
Posted by: Only ONE arrow?! Jerks. at December 03, 2025 10:31 PM (TbWk/)
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Apparently there is a version of the game that lets you play as the Wumpus.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at December 03, 2025 10:34 PM (IBQGV)

116 Buc'ees what a frigging joke that place is

Posted by: Lord Percy at December 03, 2025 10:34 PM (NO/Iy)

117 111 Am I the onliest one in here who likes Yoko?
Posted by: Walking On Thin Ice

I'm here listening to Kraftwerk, fahren fahren on der Autobahn

Posted by: gKWVE at December 03, 2025 10:35 PM (gKWVE)

118 Just want thank the ONT hosts amd commenters. Every night is a welcome break from everyday BS. The commenters here are worth the price of admission. Quasi-lurker from the early 2000s. I chime in every so often when drinking, but just enjoy the scene.

Posted by: mot at December 03, 2025 10:35 PM (Zd5pA)

119 I'll bet the Buc'ees owners laugh all the way to the bank.

Posted by: LRob in OK, Moron and Lunatic at December 03, 2025 10:35 PM (47diA)

120 Buc'ees what a frigging joke that place is
Posted by: Lord Percy
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But, but-- I've never been to one. Don't ruin my dream!

Posted by: JQ at December 03, 2025 10:35 PM (rdVOm)

121 Some of the old Price is Right games are a hoot too. Bob would get so exasperated trying to explain Blank Check and contestants would just nod then ask how to play.

Posted by: PA Dutchman at December 03, 2025 10:35 PM (31p00)

122 Funny thing about Bob Barker and his long-time Barker's Beauties, Dian Parkinson, Janice Pennington, and Holly Hallstrom. None of the four ever had children.

Posted by: All Spayed Or Neutered? at December 03, 2025 10:36 PM (oftw2)

123 Us crackers don't come out looking too good either.

https://is.gd/ZFINOo

Back in olden days when I was a kid, I read an article in the local paper that 25% of the residents of Happy Valley were functionally illiterate. I couldn't believe it! I mean, everybody can read.

Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Stranger In a Strange Land at December 03, 2025 10:36 PM (L/fGl)

124 111 Yoko? We love her! She does the call to prayer so well!
— “Muezzins” everywhere

Posted by: Bulg at December 03, 2025 10:36 PM (77rzZ)

125 118 I chime in every so often when drinking, but just enjoy the scene.

Posted by: mot at December 03, 2025 10:35 PM
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Thanks for reading. You drinking alcohol makes us funnier.

Posted by: TRex - drinking dino at December 03, 2025 10:37 PM (ITBpd)

126 Ah, so you're who took the brown acid...
Posted by: The Grateful - Acta Non Verba
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So you're the one that's been hiding pills and brown acid in my treats! This investigation is already paying dividends.

Posted by: scampydog at December 03, 2025 10:37 PM (41CYW)

127 Did they ever actually test these re-chargeable mail trucks? I mean, you know, on an actual mail route with actual carriers at an actual post office?

I don’t think they would work. I’ve the same question why anyone would be dumb enough to purchase re-chargeable school buses in Nebraska. Just absolutely stupid.

Posted by: Common Tater at December 03, 2025 10:37 PM (eGKtV)

128 Goggle Mops puts Drumheller, Alb at 1584 miles from H. B. Ca.

Hmmmm.....

Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at December 03, 2025 10:37 PM (QGaXH)

129 We used to make what we called sling rifles .

3 ft piece of 1x1 or 1x2. A bag of wooden clothespins and a bag of the heavy duty rubber bands.

Pin nail at one end . Clothespin with opening facing the pin nail attached (nailed ) to top at the other end.

Join 2 or 3 heavy duty rubber bands together and thread a clothespin spring to one end of it.

Loop end of the rubber band to the pin nail and pull the spring end to fit in the clothespin mouth . You’re now loaded and ready to hunt small game.

Posted by: the way I see it at December 03, 2025 10:38 PM (KDPiq)

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