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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Comments

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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 Hello, Horde! 😊💕

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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So there. 😂😂😂

You may all bow in my presence now; if I deign you worthy enough, you may get to kiss my ring.

***floats off into the Ethernet, swelled head and all***

Posted by: Teresa in Fort Worth, AoSHQ's Plucky Wee One - Eat the Cheesecake, Buy the Yarn. at August 20, 2026 10:07 PM (SRRAx)

11 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)

12 Thanks for the ONT.

Rome and Tits. Yep.

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

13 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)

14 Evenin'

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

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

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

16 Good evening.

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

17 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)

18 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)

19 Good evening morons e grazie Disco

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

20 Good evening Horde. Thanks Disco!

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

21
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)

22 I never let a beer go bad.

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

23 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)

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

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

25 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)

26
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)

27 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)

28 Yet another example of superior curating by Doof.

Thank you Doof.

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

29 Ed Gimlet. I must say.

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

30 Ya danged no-nooders.

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

31 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)

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

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

33 Legend

wait for it...

dary

Legendary commenters.

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

34
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)

35 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)

36 "Good Day Detroit"

They're just trolling us, right?

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

37 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)

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

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

39 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)

40 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)

41 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)

42 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)

43 John Shirley is my new role model.

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

44 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)

45 Refrigerate Beer?

Not in my pub!

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

46 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)

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

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

48 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)

49 ***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)

50

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++)

51 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)

52 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)

53
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)

54 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)

55 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)

56 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)

57 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)

58 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)

59 ***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)

60 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)

61 Guinness For Life!

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

62 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)

63 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)

64 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)

65 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)

66 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)

67 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)

68 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)

69 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)

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

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

71 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)

72 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)

73 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)

74 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)

75 >>>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)

76 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)

77 Doof, Corona

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

78 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)

79 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)

80 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)

81 Didn't Rolling Rock come in little bottles?

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

82 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)

83 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)

84 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)

85 ***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)

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

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

87 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)

88 The coin slot is in the back

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

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

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

90 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)

91 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)

92 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)

93 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)

94 The Hood County Constable got it right.

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

95 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)

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)

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

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

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)

99 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)

100 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)

101 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)

102 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)

103 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)

104 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)

105 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)

106 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)

107 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)

108 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)

109 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)

110 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)

111 RandomDave thanks for keeping us updated.

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

112 "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)

113 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)

114 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)

115
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)

116 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)

117 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)

118 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)

119 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)

120 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)

121 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)

122 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)

123 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)

124 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)

125
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)

126 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)

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 stops.

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

128 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)

129 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)

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
---

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)

131 Sign.

AIs mock me.

Turning in.

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

132 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)

133 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)

134 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)

135 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)

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)

137 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)

138 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)

139 "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)

140 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)

141 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)

142 @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)

143 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)

144 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)

145 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)

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

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

147 > 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)

148 Iran is selling NO oil.

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

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)

150 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)

151 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)

152 "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)

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)

154

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)

155
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)

156 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)

157 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)

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)

159 149 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)

160 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)

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)

162 158 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)

163 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)

164 I’m missing BarelyScaryMary and IronGrandpa

Anyone seen them
Around?

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

165 > 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)

166 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)

167 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)

168 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)

169 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)

170 153 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)

171 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)

172 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)

173 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)

174 Evenin’. Doof, and All.

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

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

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

176 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)

177 167 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)

178 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)

179 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)

180 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)

181 136 • 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)

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)

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

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

184 182 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)

185 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)

186 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)

187 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)

188 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)

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)

190 163 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)

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

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

192 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)

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

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

194 189 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)

195 Braenyard, I think of them starving and laugh.

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

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)

197 I have foreseen this...

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

198 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)

199 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)

200 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)

201 Happy Thursday Horde!

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

202
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)

203 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)

204 "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)

205 201 Hey, Debby!

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

206 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)

207 somebody ax about "Lace Wigs' !

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

208 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)

209

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)

210 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)

211
"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)

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

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

213 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)

214
*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)

215 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)

216 Hey, Stateless. Hope you are well.

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

217 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)

218 199 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)

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