Mid-Morning Art Thread

The death of Cain
George Frederick Watts

Posted by: CBD at 09:30 AM

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1 Sponge!

Posted by: rickb223 at July 13, 2026 09:30 AM (p11yt)

2 FIRST!!!!!

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 13, 2026 09:30 AM (2YhKe)

3 Sock removal caused significant delay.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 13, 2026 09:31 AM (2YhKe)

4 yow!

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 09:31 AM (R11M+)

5 Time to play "What's this week's theme"

Posted by: rickb223 at July 13, 2026 09:31 AM (p11yt)

6 without context it looks like the title should be "ultra massive bitch-slap"

Posted by: Kindltot at July 13, 2026 09:31 AM (rbvCR)

7 No boobs. No dog.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at July 13, 2026 09:31 AM (Kt19C)

8 Caine built cities. This does not look like a city builder.

Posted by: Kindltot at July 13, 2026 09:32 AM (rbvCR)

9 Nice tan.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 13, 2026 09:32 AM (u/oMr)

10 Abel's ghost is whapping him upside the head.

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:32 AM (77rzZ)

11 God was angry that day, my friends.

Posted by: George Costanza at July 13, 2026 09:32 AM (2Ez/1)

12 What is that that his arms are around?

Posted by: rickb223 at July 13, 2026 09:33 AM (p11yt)

13 He's no longer able.

Posted by: His brother at July 13, 2026 09:33 AM (2Ez/1)

14 What is that that his arms are around?
Posted by: rickb223

Looks like his right knee.

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:34 AM (77rzZ)

15 Back in those days, death would show up in the guise of an orange lady to smite you. Today death is much more impersonal.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 13, 2026 09:34 AM (u/oMr)

16 He looks like I feel.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 13, 2026 09:34 AM (2YhKe)

17 What is that that his arms are around?
Posted by: rickb223 at July 13, 2026 09:33 AM (p11yt)
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Looks like it's his right knee covered by his fur tunic.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 13, 2026 09:34 AM (FZ29D)

18 He's no longer able.
Posted by: His brother

Damn. I'm sething with envy that I didn't come up with that first.

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:35 AM (77rzZ)

19 5 Time to play "What's this week's theme"
Posted by: rickb223 at July 13, 2026 09:31 AM

Redemption and forgiveness?

Posted by: Piper at July 13, 2026 09:35 AM (Dd38x)

20 original chicken finger herself.

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 09:36 AM (R11M+)

21 15 Back in those days, death would show up in the guise of an orange lady to smite you. Today death is much more impersonal.

You can't get good customer service anymore.
I blame Covid

Posted by: Oh Noes! at July 13, 2026 09:36 AM (HcoTw)

22 So the Angel of Death is a ginger, apparently...

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:36 AM (77rzZ)

23 15 Back in those days, death would show up in the guise of an orange lady to smite you. Today death is much more impersonal.
Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 13, 2026 09:34 AM (u/oMr)
Staff number is the same as it ever was. Maybe union problems?

Posted by: Eromero at July 13, 2026 09:36 AM (LHPAg)

24 He protected his rocks to the very end.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 13, 2026 09:36 AM (u/oMr)

25 This is not how I imagined Cain looking.
He looks like he was carved out of a tree.

Posted by: redridinghood at July 13, 2026 09:36 AM (NpAcC)

26
Need Fen to explain his afterlife.

Posted by: Auspex at July 13, 2026 09:37 AM (Y8DZL)

27 seth it and forgeth it.

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 09:37 AM (R11M+)

28 So the Angel of Death is a ginger, apparently...
Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:36 AM (77rzZ)

It would make sense. Removal of souls and all that.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 13, 2026 09:37 AM (ExV1e)

29 Redemption and forgiveness?
Posted by: Piper

Would be nice.

Posted by: rickb223 at July 13, 2026 09:37 AM (p11yt)

30 Would not hang this one.

Posted by: Debby Doberman Schultz at July 13, 2026 09:37 AM (ibDUx)

31 Grim, unpleasant, doubleplus ungood

no hang

Posted by: Don Black at July 13, 2026 09:37 AM (ZxPkt)

32 You can't get good customer service anymore.
I blame Covid
Posted by: Oh Noes! at July 13, 2026 09:36 AM (HcoTw)

Deadweight loss, the extinction of customer experience services due to rising costs of operations.

Posted by: Kindltot at July 13, 2026 09:37 AM (rbvCR)

33 Wrinkly.

Posted by: red speck at July 13, 2026 09:37 AM (Ve/HL)

34
Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” And he said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”

Posted by: Genesis 4:9 at July 13, 2026 09:38 AM (2Ez/1)

35 Looks like it's his right knee covered by his fur tunic.
Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel

I think you are correct. I finally opened it up on a computer monitor.

Posted by: rickb223 at July 13, 2026 09:38 AM (p11yt)

36 Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” And he said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”

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Wait, that's not how it goes, is it?

Posted by: B. Obama at July 13, 2026 09:39 AM (u/oMr)

37 Fun fact: In some Jewish traditions, Noah's wife was a descendant of Cain.

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:40 AM (77rzZ)

38 The invention of barbers still lays far into the future.

Posted by: Cicero (@cicero43) at July 13, 2026 09:40 AM (u/oMr)

39 that might be a pet goat under his mma belt. def not mcgregor's knee. proper slap down.

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 09:41 AM (R11M+)

40
Well, THAT'S a new twist on Cain....

Posted by: Glenn Danzig at July 13, 2026 09:41 AM (B5HPU)

41 Did we get the death of Cain in the scriptures?

Posted by: Boss Moss at July 13, 2026 09:42 AM (w1wpe)

42 28 harsh but true.

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 09:42 AM (R11M+)

43 Watts’ Imagined Scene: Watts, who frequently drew on Old Testament themes for moral and allegorical purposes, invents an ending: the frail, exhausted Cain returns to Abel’s altar after years of wandering and offers himself as a sacrifice in repentance. A fiery angel descends under a stormy sky, sweeping away the dark clouds of the curse. Cain is forgiven and allowed to die in peace.

The composition captures the dramatic moment of absolution, with Cain’s twisted, weary form contrasted against the dynamic, flowing figure of the angel. Watts revised the work extensively (as seen in preparatory sketches), refining poses and drapery for maximum emotional intensity.

wattsgallery.org.uk

Posted by: Piper at July 13, 2026 09:42 AM (hftzA)

44 No boobs. No dog.

Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at July 13, 2026 09:31 AM (Kt19C)

Cainine?

Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at July 13, 2026 09:43 AM (l4RKn)

45 This is the way I look when I have to mow the property and it's humid, full of mosquitos and I'm not in the mood.

But it still has to be done.

Posted by: Martini Farmer at July 13, 2026 09:43 AM (jehhT)

46 Posted by: Genesis 4:9 at July 13, 2026 09:38 AM (2Ez/1)

Not to be confused with the time Donald Sutherland asked his son Angus where his other brother was and Angus responded:

"I do not know. Am I my brother Kiefer?"

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:44 AM (77rzZ)

47 Actually, the style kinda reminds me of William Blake.

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:45 AM (77rzZ)

48 wattsgallery.org.uk
Posted by: Piper at July 13, 2026 09:42 AM (hftzA)

Thanks. Nice background.

Posted by: OneEyedJack at July 13, 2026 09:45 AM (zafwz)

49 41 Did we get the death of Cain in the scriptures?
Posted by: Boss Moss at July 13, 2026 09:42

Nope! So this is the artist’s interpretation.

Posted by: Piper at July 13, 2026 09:45 AM (Dd38x)

50 Did we get the death of Cain in the scriptures?
Posted by: Boss Moss

The Bible does not specify how Cain died, leaving his fate open to interpretation and speculation, with various theories suggesting different possibilities.

Someone way better read than I am might know.

Posted by: rickb223 at July 13, 2026 09:45 AM (p11yt)

51 Was it intentional that the brambles around the rock resemble a crown of thorns?

Sometimes, I wish there were a Guide To Metaphors that accompanied all paintings.

Posted by: red speck at July 13, 2026 09:47 AM (Ve/HL)

52 I've always thought that if Adam and Eve hadn't eaten the forbidden fruit, Cain would have.

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:47 AM (77rzZ)

53 Cain never should have mutinied against God.

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:48 AM (77rzZ)

54 Who was Cain's wife?

Posted by: Here we go... at July 13, 2026 09:48 AM (2Ez/1)

55 Who was Cain's wife?
Posted by: Here we go

Presumably, one of his sisters.

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:50 AM (77rzZ)

56
Forgiveness Is Mine To Give - a limerick

At the heart of the "Brother's Keeper" fable
The Mark of Cain became a permanent label
Cain really was keen
To wipe the slate clean
But in the end he just wasn't Abel

Posted by: muldoon at July 13, 2026 09:50 AM (I0N4X)

57 It occasionally gives me consolation as a parent that even God's kids and grandkids were colossal screw-ups.

Posted by: red speck at July 13, 2026 09:50 AM (Ve/HL)

58 Not sure, certainly interesting. Some good details but not quite a realistic scene.

Posted by: Skip at July 13, 2026 09:51 AM (Ipr7E)

59 Thx CBD. Weighty subject for Mon morning.
Would hang , good subject, beautiful colors.

Posted by: Smell the Glove at July 13, 2026 09:51 AM (m2wmY)

60 54 >>Who was Cain's wife?

Nancy Pelosi?

Posted by: red speck at July 13, 2026 09:52 AM (Ve/HL)

61 Very dramatic

Posted by: Tuna at July 13, 2026 09:52 AM (lJ0H4)

62 Was it intentional that the brambles around the rock resemble a crown of thorns?
Posted by: red speck

Interesting. I didn't notice that until you mentioned it.

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:52 AM (77rzZ)

63 Awan or Aclima by some traditions.

Posted by: Boss Moss at July 13, 2026 09:53 AM (w1wpe)

64 >>Who was Cain's wife?

Nancy Pelosi?
Posted by: red speck at July 13, 2026 09:52 AM (Ve/HL)

That poor bastard.......

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 13, 2026 09:53 AM (2YhKe)

65 Who was Cain's wife?

Nancy Pelosi?
Posted by: red speck at July 13, 2026 09:52 AM (Ve/HL)

That poor bastard.......
Posted by: Sponge

Yeah, she could drive anyone to murder.

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:53 AM (77rzZ)

66 Regarding the Apple 1 news item on the Daily Tech News post earlier (and possibly even related to this thread’s painting!), you can buy an Apple 1 replica in kit form. I got one from ReactiveMicro several years ago. A lot of fun to put together, and a fairly easy electronics project. It was not a complicated device.

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 13, 2026 09:53 AM (kYmoU)

67 The painting is visually interesting on its own with the contrast between the dark man and wasteland against the power and light and life of the angel. Knowing the story of Cain and his repentance makes it more powerful. Not sure if the hint of a face in the upper left is God providing absolution or Cain as he ascends. Clearly, I need to reread Genesis. Also, I need to learn more about Watts and his works.

Probably not connected but the image reminds me of CS Lewis' description of the light and life Ransome felt once he was in outer space in "Out of the Silent Planet".

Posted by: JTB at July 13, 2026 09:54 AM (yTvNw)

68 I've always thought that if Adam and Eve hadn't eaten the forbidden fruit, Cain would have.
Posted by: Bulg

Around 8 or 9 years old.

"You're not the boss of me!"

Posted by: rickb223 at July 13, 2026 09:54 AM (p11yt)

69 Good morning from Elliot Bay! Sunny and 54. Gorgeous morning.

Have a lovely day and please, before setting your hairs on fire, go for a walk. Smell the flowers. Feel the air move around you.

Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 13, 2026 09:56 AM (1GRHN)

70 47 well, the dead man protagonist was william blake...

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 09:56 AM (R11M+)

71
The only thing I know about the artist is that Sir Charles Villiers Stanford's 6th Symphony is subtitled "In Memoriam G.F. Watts".

Posted by: Hadrian the Seventh at July 13, 2026 09:56 AM (KYGtJ)

72 56 ... Muldoon, That was more brilliant than usual, which is high praise. Thanks.

Posted by: JTB at July 13, 2026 09:57 AM (yTvNw)

73 Looks like Mitch McConnell before they cleaned him up for the photo op.

Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at July 13, 2026 09:57 AM (sYM3s)

74 Looks like a bad tattoo.

Posted by: polynikes at July 13, 2026 09:58 AM (/WQyy)

75 54 he was incel. wasn't able.

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 09:58 AM (R11M+)

76 From bibilicalarchaeology.org, re Noah's wife:

According to the midrash known as Genesis Rabbah (c. 300–500 C.E.), a collection of ancient rabbinical interpretations of Genesis, she was Naamah, the daughter of Lamech and sister of Tubal-Cain (Genesis 4:22). Later midrash, such as the medieval Book of Jasher, seemingly uncomfortable with Noah’s wife being from the descendants of Cain, states she is Naamah the daughter of Enoch.

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 10:00 AM (77rzZ)

77 Figure sort of reminds FenSpouse of the artistic work of William Blake.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 13, 2026 10:00 AM (6jy2V)

78 Cain's repentance is a nice story, but did it really happen? Maybe it's enough to know that, had he done so, he would have been forgiven.

Posted by: Oglebay at July 13, 2026 10:01 AM (2ap+5)

79 The poor sumumabitch looks like a lump of coprolite …

Posted by: Dr_No at July 13, 2026 10:02 AM (ayRl+)

80 Figure sort of reminds FenSpouse of the artistic work of William Blake.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Yes, me too, Fen.

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 10:02 AM (77rzZ)

81 aka "When Galadriel caught Gandalf peeking on her in the shower".

Posted by: Rodrigo Borgia at July 13, 2026 10:02 AM (IG3/x)

82 " In some Jewish traditions, Noah's wife was a descendant of Cain."

Makes sense. "Inside the tribe, outside the clan."

Posted by: no one of any consequence at July 13, 2026 10:02 AM (qFwJc)

83 Cheerful and uplifting!

Posted by: Weasel at July 13, 2026 10:02 AM (lI3m5)

84 Kane Logistics out of Pennsylvania was originally named Kane Is Able. Which is cute.

Posted by: Quarter Twenty at July 13, 2026 10:03 AM (2Ez/1)

85 76 gonna need some calamine for that tubal-cain midrash.

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 10:03 AM (R11M+)

86 Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 13, 2026 09:56 AM (1GRHN)

Good advice. May you have a blessed day!

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 13, 2026 10:04 AM (6jy2V)

87 Cain's babysitter was Taylor Lorenz.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 13, 2026 10:04 AM (CpcAD)

88 Cheerful and uplifting!
Posted by: Weasel

If you think of Cain as Micth McConnell, I totally agree!

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 10:04 AM (77rzZ)

89 I had to Google how Cain died. Pretty disappointing.

Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis at July 13, 2026 10:04 AM (jYRYu)

90 "Did we get the death of Cain in the scriptures?"

No. Therefore it didn't happen.

Posted by: "sola scriptura" evangelicals at July 13, 2026 10:04 AM (qFwJc)

91 I thought Cain became the first vampire doomed to walk the Earth forever.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 13, 2026 10:04 AM (diia5)

92 The movie ‘He Never Died’ has an interesting take on the Cain myth. Uneven movie, but interesting take.

Posted by: Elric the Blade at July 13, 2026 10:06 AM (bAJQW)

93 92 henry rollins?
thoroughly enjoyable.

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 10:07 AM (R11M+)

94 We all rebel against God at some time or another.

With a few exceptions.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at July 13, 2026 10:07 AM (qFwJc)

95 The death of Cain
George Frederick Watts

The Death of Cain is a major Symbolist painting by British artist George Frederic Watts, created between 1872 and 1875. It depicts an imagined conclusion to the biblical narrative where a weary, emaciated Cain returns to his brother Abel's altar, only to have his curse lifted by a fiery angel and be forgiven.

The large oil on canvas (measuring 2337 mm × 1575 mm) portrays themes of morality, mortality, and the human condition. In the scene, Cain has collapsed in despair, while a dramatic, stormy sky parts as a glowing angel descends to grant him peace in death. Watts gave the painting to the Royal Academy of Arts in 1886, where it currently resides.

He needed a good scrubbing, too, but at least he was forgiven.

Today's excuse: Too large to hang. But, Watts is an interesting artist as he became famous in his lifetime for his allegorical works, such as Hope and Love and Life. Thanks.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 13, 2026 10:07 AM (NFX2v)

96 In the book "A Canticle for Liebowitz," Lazarus, Jesus' friend never died and still roams the Earth.

Posted by: no one of any consequence at July 13, 2026 10:08 AM (qFwJc)

97 We all rebel against God at some time or another.

With a few exceptions.

Posted by: no one of any consequence

"The Bible is so depressing. Everybody's a sinner. Except this one guy."
-- Homer Simpson

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 10:08 AM (77rzZ)

98 A Cainine painting? So art?

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 10:09 AM (77rzZ)

99 In ER. Dx = a fib.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at July 13, 2026 10:10 AM (rea8t)

100 96 In the book "A Canticle for Liebowitz," Lazarus, Jesus' friend never died and still roams the Earth.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at July 13, 2026 10:08 AM
______

Not unlike Beau Biden.

Posted by: Not a joke at July 13, 2026 10:10 AM (2Ez/1)

101 Thx for prayers.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at July 13, 2026 10:11 AM (rea8t)

102 99 In ER. Dx = a fib.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea

🙏

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 13, 2026 10:12 AM (NFX2v)

103 Who was Cain's wife?

Her name was Leba.

As in "Abel was I ere I saw Leba"

Posted by: muldoon at July 13, 2026 10:12 AM (I0N4X)

104 Praying Cap'n.

Posted by: ... at July 13, 2026 10:12 AM (U0yJ9)

105 The movie ‘He Never Died’ has an interesting take on the Cain myth. Uneven movie, but interesting take.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at July 13, 2026 10:06 AM (bAJQW)

Karl Edward Wagner's Kane books was roughly centered around that concept.

Posted by: Kindltot at July 13, 2026 10:14 AM (rbvCR)

106 Stupid Prizes Award winner for today

@libsoftiktok 8m
BREAKING: A driver reportedly just tried to run over ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine. He was reportedly shot dead.

Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 13, 2026 10:15 AM (diia5)

107 I've wondered about Lazarus and the old obituary line, modified: "We owe God a death. Or two in your case, Laz."

Posted by: Oglebay at July 13, 2026 10:16 AM (2ap+5)

108 In the book "A Canticle for Liebowitz," Lazarus, Jesus' friend never died and still roams the Earth.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at July 13, 2026 10:08 AM (qFwJc)
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Technically Lazarus died at least once.

Posted by: "Perfessor" Squirrel at July 13, 2026 10:16 AM (FZ29D)

109 I saw this on Forensic Files last year. Able was the person of interest.

Posted by: Yer Sistahs Azz at July 13, 2026 10:16 AM (Bjewj)

110 I've always thought Cain got off easy.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at July 13, 2026 10:17 AM (xcxpd)

111 @libsoftiktok 8m
BREAKING: A driver reportedly just tried to run over ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine. He was reportedly shot dead.
Posted by: weft cut-loop at July 13, 2026 10:15 AM (diia5)

You'd think that even leftists, eventually, would learn.

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 13, 2026 10:17 AM (ExV1e)

112 We owe God a death.
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Tis not due, yet!

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at July 13, 2026 10:17 AM (rea8t)

113 96 the andreyev lazarus is bleak.

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 10:17 AM (R11M+)

114 Praying for you, Captain Obvious.

Posted by: FenelonSpoke at July 13, 2026 10:17 AM (1Vo6X)

115 105 The movie ‘He Never Died’ has an interesting take on the Cain myth. Uneven movie, but interesting take.
Posted by: Elric the Blade at July 13, 2026 10:06 AM (bAJQW)

Karl Edward Wagner's Kane books was roughly centered around that concept.
Posted by: Kindltot at July 13, 2026 10:14 AM (rbvCR)

I try hard to like Karl Edward Wagner's Kane books. It ought to be right up my alley. But Kane is such an asshole I end up not enjoying the stories.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at July 13, 2026 10:18 AM (xcxpd)

116 RIP Sam Neill. He owned the 1990s.

Posted by: gKWVE at July 13, 2026 10:18 AM (yYROg)

117 prayers up, Captain!

Posted by: screaming in digital at July 13, 2026 10:18 AM (hPLSE)

118 I hope you heal up soon, Captain Obvious

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at July 13, 2026 10:19 AM (xcxpd)

119 It occasionally gives me consolation as a parent that even God's kids and grandkids were colossal screw-ups.

About 2/3 of the OT turns out to be Almighty God bitching about kids nowadays, just like a Moron. We trespass on His turf.

Posted by: Way, Way Downriver at July 13, 2026 10:19 AM (zdLoL)

120 The Epitaph: Cain just wasn't able.

Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 13, 2026 10:19 AM (0sNs1)

121 Ann Widdecombe murder investigation has been transferred to the "anti-terror department" (not sure of its official name).

IRGC is being mentioned in news reports but they are taking credit for everything these days. British government has finally proscribed them (presumably in response to Widdecombe killing).

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at July 13, 2026 10:20 AM (AGz65)

122 MAE, they're working on it.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at July 13, 2026 10:20 AM (rea8t)

123 116 RIP Sam Neill. He owned the 1990s.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 13, 2026 10:18 AM (yYROg)

RIP indeed. I have really enjoyed a lot of his movies, especially In the Mouth of Madness.

Never imagined John Carpenter would outlive Sam.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at July 13, 2026 10:20 AM (xcxpd)

124 I try hard to like Karl Edward Wagner's Kane books. It ought to be right up my alley. But Kane is such an asshole I end up not enjoying the stories.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at July 13, 2026 10:18 AM (xcxpd)

If I were to cut all the assholes out of my life I would be an anchorite living in a cell carved into a rock, and I don't have that luxury

Posted by: Kindltot at July 13, 2026 10:20 AM (rbvCR)

125 111 nah, they need something to broadcast.
expect a big "event" before november.

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 10:21 AM (R11M+)

126 80 Figure sort of reminds FenSpouse of the artistic work of William Blake.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Yes, me too, Fen.
Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 10:02 AM (77rzZ)
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You be trippin!

Posted by: Chairman LMAO at July 13, 2026 10:21 AM (cWLG3)

127 RIP Sam Neill. He owned the 1990s.
Posted by: gKWVE

Great actor. Will be missed.

Posted by: Tuna at July 13, 2026 10:21 AM (lJ0H4)

128 Reminds me of a Kansas album cover

Posted by: kactus at July 13, 2026 10:22 AM (twS2i)

129 IRGC is being mentioned in news reports but they are taking credit for everything these days.

Was it not Allah (swt) Who took Lindsay Graham (la) by his aorta? And who best speaks for Allah?

Posted by: the Islamic Republic at July 13, 2026 10:22 AM (yYROg)

130 Figure sort of reminds FenSpouse of the artistic work of William Blake.
Posted by: FenelonSpoke

Yes, me too, Fen.
Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 10:02 AM (77rzZ)
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You be trippin!
Posted by: Chairman LMAO

My favorite story about Blake is that his wife once reportedly said that "I have very little of Mr. Blake's company. He is always in Paradise."

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 10:22 AM (77rzZ)

131 124 I try hard to like Karl Edward Wagner's Kane books. It ought to be right up my alley. But Kane is such an asshole I end up not enjoying the stories.
Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at July 13, 2026 10:18 AM (xcxpd)

If I were to cut all the assholes out of my life I would be an anchorite living in a cell carved into a rock, and I don't have that luxury
Posted by: Kindltot at July 13, 2026 10:20 AM (rbvCR)

In fiction, I need to have a protagonist I can root for. I have to want them to succeed. With Kane, I end up hoping he gets his ass kicked and gets humbled. I shouldn't be hoping the protagonist will fail but that's where I end up.

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at July 13, 2026 10:22 AM (xcxpd)

132 And who best speaks for Allah?

Admiral Akbar?

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 13, 2026 10:23 AM (ExV1e)

133 Cain moved to North Fork with his son Mark.

Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at July 13, 2026 10:23 AM (Cqx++)

134 So, this is Cain's return from an early version of The Barrel?

Posted by: Duncanthrax at July 13, 2026 10:23 AM (0sNs1)

135 CBD, have you ever featured a William Blake?

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 10:23 AM (77rzZ)

136 106 Stupid Prizes Award winner for today
Posted by: weft cut-loop
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Big story already, and demonstrations planned.

Portland-Press Herold, Live updates: Shooting reported in Biddeford, potentially involving federal agents

One person may be dead after a shooting that may have involved federal immigration agents.
Community: Biddeford. Posted 8:39 AM

Updated 10:00 am
Nearby Biddeford residents shocked, saddened
Ron Bernardino and Barbara Malloch live less than two blocks from the scene. They said they heard nothing from their home, but were shocked to hear that a man had been shot and killed.

“I come out here to walk my dog and there was a guy who told me they killed someone,” Bernardino said.

10:10 am - Rep. Pingree responds to Biddeford incident

10:06 am - Protest planned following shooting
Protests are already in the works in response to the incident on Monday.

And on and on.

Posted by: L - No nic, another fine day at July 13, 2026 10:23 AM (NFX2v)

137 And who best speaks for Allah?

Posted by: the Islamic Republic at July 13, 2026 10:22 AM (yYROg)

Trump. At least he has claimed so on Truth Social. Twice IIRC.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at July 13, 2026 10:24 AM (AGz65)

138 looked up sam neill. i've seen jurassic and wilderpeople. cannot picture him.

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 10:25 AM (R11M+)

139 MAE, they're working on it.
Posted by: Captain Obvious
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If the cardiologist recommends ablation, a new technique has been introduced that uses a pulsed electrical field rather than heat or cryo. Ablation was already pretty safe, but this new technique carries even lower risks.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 13, 2026 10:25 AM (XvL8K)

140 Kane's punishment is that he gets to live with what he has done.
Karl Edward Wagner was a serious alcoholic, and I thought it showed through in his writing.

Posted by: Kindltot at July 13, 2026 10:25 AM (rbvCR)

141 Ablation not on table at this point.

Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at July 13, 2026 10:26 AM (rea8t)

142 Sam Neill was Dr Weir on the Event Horizon.
He is assuredly in a better place now.

Posted by: gKWVE at July 13, 2026 10:26 AM (yYROg)

143 A driver reportedly just tried to run over ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine. He was reportedly shot dead.

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The driver's name was Ames.

Pretti Goode Ames

Posted by: muldoon at July 13, 2026 10:26 AM (I0N4X)

144 138 looked up sam neill. i've seen jurassic and wilderpeople. cannot picture him.
Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 10:25 AM (R11M+)
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He was also in Daybreakers, with Ethan Hawke and Willem Dafoe, a pretty good spin on the vampire genre.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 13, 2026 10:27 AM (CpcAD)

145 looked up sam neill. i've seen jurassic and wilderpeople. cannot picture him.
Posted by: cmeat

He was in Hunt for Red October too. Got his start in the U.S. in Reilly, Ace of Spies on PBS.

Posted by: Tuna at July 13, 2026 10:27 AM (lJ0H4)

146 143 A driver reportedly just tried to run over ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine. He was reportedly shot dead.

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The driver's name was Ames.

Pretti Goode Ames
Posted by: muldoon at July 13, 2026 10:26 AM (I0N4X)

snort

Posted by: Mark Andrew Edwards, Buy ammo at July 13, 2026 10:27 AM (xcxpd)

147 Sam Neill was Dr Weir on the Event Horizon.
He is assuredly in a better place now.
Posted by: gKWVE at July 13, 2026 10:26 AM (yYROg)
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Only if he accepted Jesus as his savior and repented of his sins before he died.

If not...

Posted by: SMH at God's mercy at July 13, 2026 10:28 AM (j6oBT)

148 144 zombie guy here, although some vamps are neat.
backrooms was worthwhile. saw trailer for buscemi/ malkovich upcoming gangster.

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 10:29 AM (R11M+)

149 It's kind of amazing how the Democrats have this super competent totally Grassroots™ Rapid ~~Riot~~ Protest Response Team.

Posted by: I am the Shadout Mapes, the Housekeeper at July 13, 2026 10:29 AM (CpcAD)

150 Ablation not on table at this point.
Posted by: Captain Obvious, Laird o' the Sea at July 13, 2026 10:26 AM (rea8t)

My sis ignored hers until she had issues from the tachycardia, and then they were really aggressive on meds trying to control it. That didn't work so well so they did an ablation.
I am glad you are getting seen about this.

Posted by: Kindltot at July 13, 2026 10:30 AM (rbvCR)

151 Good morning from Elliot Bay! Sunny and 54. Gorgeous morning.

Have a lovely day and please, before setting your hairs on fire, go for a walk. Smell the flowers. Feel the air move around you.
Posted by: nurse ratched. at July 13, 2026 09:56 AM

Mornin', nurse! Hot and humid here, but, New England in the summer. I'll take it for a couple of weeks before Preparing for Winter sets in.

Posted by: RedMindBlueState at July 13, 2026 10:30 AM (bFu5X)

152 Ames Pretti Goode

Posted by: Mr Aspirin Factory at July 13, 2026 10:30 AM (h7yO4)

153 If the cardiologist recommends ablation, a new technique has been introduced that uses a pulsed electrical field rather than heat or cryo. Ablation was already pretty safe, but this new technique carries even lower risks.
Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 13, 2026 10:25 AM (XvL8K)

Is the new procedure more effective? I've had 1 cryogenic and 2 heat ablation surgery in past 7 years, and my afib is back, big as ever.

Posted by: tbodie Lurker. Unless you are reading this. at July 13, 2026 10:30 AM (mXOPV)

154 145 weird, red october wasn't in his filmography. saw that. he reminds me of an american actor.

Posted by: cmeat at July 13, 2026 10:30 AM (R11M+)

155 146 143 A driver reportedly just tried to run over ICE agents in Biddeford, Maine. He was reportedly shot dead.

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This needs to happen more often with less provocation.
They need support from management to clear crowds the old tried and proved way. Until then, events like this are going to happen.

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 13, 2026 10:32 AM (VQ0bX)

156 22 So the Angel of Death is a ginger, apparently...
Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 09:36 AM (77rzZ)
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This has been known for millennia. Also stealer of souls.

Posted by: Bonecrusher at July 13, 2026 10:33 AM (JNTt1)

157 In the book "A Canticle for Liebowitz," Lazarus, Jesus' friend never died and still roams the Earth.

“You fish in dark waters.”

Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 13, 2026 10:33 AM (kYmoU)

158 In the book "A Canticle for Liebowitz," Lazarus, Jesus' friend never died and still roams the Earth.

“You fish in dark waters.”
Posted by: Stephen Price Blair at July 13, 2026 10:33 AM (kYmoU)

But stay away from the kiln. That thing is dangerous.

Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 13, 2026 10:34 AM (2YhKe)

159 Death is represented many ways in art. This one is pretty good.

Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at July 13, 2026 10:35 AM (QaH55)

160 https://youtu.be/Jpyj3k-oews

Nigel Farage on Ann Widdecombe.

Posted by: You Really Don't Want to Know at July 13, 2026 10:35 AM (AGz65)

161 But stay away from the kiln. That thing is dangerous.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 13, 2026 10:34 AM (2YhKe)
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*fistbump*

Posted by: Fawn Leibowitz at July 13, 2026 10:35 AM (CpcAD)

162 Saudi Jets Bomb Sanaa International Airport To Stop Iranian Passenger Plane From Landing
-- Saudis don't want Iran in Yemen airspace.

The article clarifies the relation between US, Saudi Arabia and Yemen is just as screwy as all Islam relations.
https://tinyurl.com/29v93awb

Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at July 13, 2026 10:36 AM (VQ0bX)

163 But stay away from the kiln. That thing is dangerous.
Posted by: Sponge - F*ck Cancer at July 13, 2026 10:34 AM (2YhKe)

Handy for picking up chicks, though. -- Eric Stratton

Posted by: I used to have a different nic at July 13, 2026 10:36 AM (ExV1e)

164 Is the new procedure more effective? I've had 1 cryogenic and 2 heat ablation surgery in past 7 years, and my afib is back, big as ever.
Posted by: tbodie Lurker
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From what I've read, it's as effective and greatly reduces the risk of damaging the heart wall, which in turn can lead to developing a fistula to the esophagus. And it cuts the procedure time way down.

Posted by: Biff Pocoroba at July 13, 2026 10:36 AM (XvL8K)

165 I had to Google how Cain died. Pretty disappointing.
Posted by: Jack Squat Bupkis

Net neutrality. Duh.

Posted by: Bulg at July 13, 2026 10:36 AM (77rzZ)

166 I didn't see the name Ames.

Posted by: Boss Moss at July 13, 2026 10:37 AM (w1wpe)

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