Weekend Open Thread
Donald Trump stopped at a McDonald’s and did some activity as if he was an employee there. Now, Trump could say that unlike Kamala Harris, he “worked” at McDonald’s. Many on the left got triggered by this event. For this act, Donald Trump received additional airtime. Just more headwinds against Kamala Harris’s trying to get her message out. Enjoy your weekend!
Category: Open thread
Oh, wise and all knowing Magic 8-Ball, will Hack Stone be unburdened by what has been in order to retain the highly coveted and rarely awarded title of First Commenter for the This Ain’t Hell Weekend Open Thread for an astounding three consecutive weeks, or will he ousted in a vast chicken wing conspiracy and exiled to the River Road exit of the Capital Beltway, eking out a pitiful existence selling outdated Red Hat Software to commuters? Magic 8-Ball says…
Magic 8-Ball says
Better run a special on that Red Hated Soft Wear, Mr. Stone. Your F5 Key is smoking hot. A congolese Rat on your tri-effing 3 pete FIRSTNESS! I’ll take my sloppy 2 seconds second with a side of them chicken wings, Thank You.
Well, Hack was not tied up processing software purchases, so he had some free time to monitor the blog. With the proud but humble woman owned business relocating corporate headquarters, again, please forward all software purchases C/O Montgomery County Homeless Coalition Home, Rockville MD.
Cong Rats Hack
FIRST!
Magic 8-Ball says…
3rd place. My best ever
If you are living in your 1980’s vintage Jaguar, and the transmission fell out on River Road, is that still considered a mobile home? Asking for a friend.
If so, All-Points Logistics in Merritt Island, Florida has an RV and trailer park behind their corporate HQ for just such a thing.
Yep.
Yup
These early drops on the WOT … I must let The Penguin have a say on that:
https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/76cb57f2-8304-437d-a1bd-b79ab9fe4eda
Congrats to Hack Stone for another week on the throne! I’ll be third (or fourth or whatever).
With Hack on the throne again and the Penguin saying it’s too soon, I have some trivia to hand out to one and all. Enjoy!
DID YOU KNOW…?
Was one of the most popular toys of the 20th Century originally designed not to be a toy at all?
By Commissioner Wretched
didyouknowcolumn@gmail.com
Copyright © 2024
Next week is Halloween!
I have no idea why I’m excited about that. I don’t participate much – I may get dressed up in a costume for a party (should I be invited, of course) but other than that, I don’t go trick-or-treating, nor do I participate in the annual extortion of candy by costumed kids at my front door.
So why am I even bothering to mention it? Well, because it’s tradition, and even in today’s rapidly-changing world, traditions are important.
Maybe more so than ever.
Anyway, thanks for the costume suggestions that have come in! You are all the best. Meanwhile, let’s dive into some fun trivia.
Did you know …
… nobody knows how many stars are in the Milky Way galaxy? Estimates range from 100 billion stars to 400 billion stars. We also have no real idea of how many galaxies exist in the Universe. The Milky Way is one of about 140 billion galaxies that we can conceivably see through telescopes, though there is no way to know how many there actually are. Many astronomers agree that, with so many stars and so many galaxies, the number of advanced civilizations in our galaxy alone must be in the millions. (And when they travel past Earth, they lock their doors.)
… humans aren’t the only ones who have snowball fights? Japanese macaque monkeys enjoy throwing snow at each other as well. (When they build their snow forts, though, watch out!)
… a smidgen is an actual measurement? Many food authorities say that a smidgen is half of a pinch. To be even more exact, it’s 1/32 of a teaspoonful. (Half a pinch, eh? I’d like to try that some time.)
… every fourteen days, a language dies out? (Usually from no one speaking it.)
… ancient Egyptians did not exclusively use hieroglyphics? They also had a form of writing called sesh, which means “writing for documents.” (Kind of hard to draw all those little symbols on parchment, I will admit.)
… rats cannot belch? (They also can’t say “excuse me.”)
… the legendary King Arthur had a reason for using a Round Table? First described in the stories about Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory (1425-1470) titled Le Morte d’Arthur, the Round Table was used for seating to prevent any one of his knights from having a higher place of honor than others. Arthur’s seat itself was equal to that of his knights. (It’s good to be the king.)
Rats cannot belch? Hack will have to throw a penalty flag on that one. Have you ever been in the All Points Logistics conference room as Phil Monkress is scarfing down a double serving of chili?
I’ll concede the point. I meant the rodent-style rat.
Are they certain the snow the monkees are throwing contain only snow?
I believe that half a pinch is also how you find the G-spot. Or so I’ve been told. Apparently I get lost like a 2nd lieutenant.
… one of the most popular toys of the 20th Century wasn’t supposed to be a toy at all? Anyone who was a kid during even part of the 20th Century knows what a View-Master™ is, but just in case you don’t: View-Master was the name of the hand-held plastic device that allowed you to see a picture in 3-D. Cardboard reels holding images on film were inserted, you looked into the lenses, and because of the way the film images overlapped, you had a pretty convincing 3-D effect. The toy was based on the 19th Century “stereopticon,” a hand-held viewer that you put a special photo print into, and voila! Instant 3-D. But the inventor of the device, William Gruber (1903-1965), wanted the device to be a useful tool in areas such as stamp collecting and bird watching. His partners, however, saw the value in marketing the device to children with pictures from cartoons and favorite television shows, as well as nature settings. Additional trivia note: Because of Gruber’s political leanings, the View-Master almost fizzled before it started. Gruber was a German immigrant who arrived in the U.S. in 1924, and he was a big fan of Adolf Hitler (1889-1945). The FBI actually investigated him as a possible Nazi spy in the years leading up to World War II. Following the war and the realization of what the Nazis had done, Gruber’s enthusiasm for politics faded. (As it should have.)
… one out of every four Americans believes Earth has been visited by extraterrestrials? (The other three Americans probably are extraterrestrials.)
… the average human takes about 22,000 breaths every day? At rest, this average human (whoever he or she may be) takes 12 to 20 breaths per minute. (The real problems start when they stop taking the breaths.)
… wearing white for a wedding is a relatively new idea? White wedding gowns did not become a “thing” until one was worn by Queen Victoria of England (1819-1901) when she married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1819-1861) in 1840. Her Majesty’s wearing a white gown started the tradition, but prior to that, brides generally wore their best dress, whatever color it happened to be. (So the bridal gown industry owes its existence to Queen Victoria. How about that?)
… you aren’t watching a lot of football when you watch a game on television? A study conducted by FiveThirtyEight of ten regular-season NFL games broadcast in 2019 turned up the following in a three hour, twenty-three minute game: if you combine time outs, commercials, halftime, instant replays, penalties, and other stoppages, you wind up with only eighteen minutes of actual on-field action. (Chew on that one for a while.)
… you have an acnestis? You didn’t know that? Well, let me be the first to tell you that your acnestis is that unreachable spot on your back between your shoulder blades. (You know, the one that always itches at the most inopportune moment.)
… tigers can eat more than 80 pounds of meat in one meal? That would be the equivalent of a human eating 70 T-bone steaks at a time. (That sounds like a challenge to me.)
Now … you know!
“… you aren’t watching a lot of football when you watch a game on television? A study conducted by FiveThirtyEight of ten regular-season NFL games broadcast in 2019 turned up the following in a three hour, twenty-three minute game: if you combine time outs, commercials, halftime, instant replays, penalties, and other stoppages, you wind up with only eighteen minutes of actual on-field action. (Chew on that one for a while.)”
They must have been counting only the time between the snap and the whistle. The game clock is 60 minutes. During “time outs, commercials, halftime, instant replays, penalties, and other stoppages”, the game clock is stopped. That’s why a 60 minute game lasts three+ hours. Technically, you’re watching “on field action” whenever the clock is running, even if it’s just watching the quarterback in the huddle calling the play.
I was confused on that one too. I know there’s some time on the clock being burned that we don’t see on TV, but it can’t be that much.
Another outstanding educational trivia piece, CW. We Thank you, Good Sir.
Another pro tip on your Hell-O-Ween Costume…dress as a Demoncrap and steal the candy from the munchins that show up. You get free candy and they get a life lesson.
The False Commander “Phony” Phil Monkress (CEO of All-Points Logistics) sucks ass.
…and enjoys it.
Magic 8-Ball says…
How much do you suppose it costs Phil Monkress of All Points Logistics to keep the results of internet searches on him from displaying his false claims of being a US Navy SEAL? You have to go two pages deep before his fake SEAL threads show up, right after a lawsuit against Phil Monkress and All Points Logistics back in 2018. As to Psul, there is not enough money in the world to hide his reputation on line. Nowadays, his bankruptcies and lawsuits are bumping the TAH threads down the list. If you have nothing better to do at 10:30 on 2/21/2023, head on over to Judge James Bonafant’s chamber regarding Psul’s lawsuit for back rent. Be sure to show up early, there will be a tailgate party in the parking lot.
This Sunday, October 27, marks 70 years since the original release of Godzilla. Not many people know that after he retired from the film industry, he made a fortune flipping houses. You’ve come a long way, baby-san, and we are looking forward to another 70.
Like… flipping houses? Or FLIPPING houses?
Old habits die hard.
I wonder about civilians. Recently, a group of university students were interviewing older folks about life style, expectations, etc. Obviously, no question was out of bounds as one asked me when was the last time I had sex. I told them 2010; they shook their heads and said what a pity. I still don’t know what their problem was; it was 2130 when they asked.
Maybe they were feeling bad for your unfortunate partner?
::groan::
PRESENT and unaccountable as I award myself yet another Honorary First.
((((OVER))))
Epstein did not kill himself.
This election is obviously between Trump and those on Epstein’s list.
Best assessment of the situation I’ve seen so far API..
10th I think.
It’s Friday! TGIF! Woo Woo!
Anybody else have big plans this evening?
A trip to the Commissary and Saturday Buffet at Costco. Life in the HOV Lane.
Not big plans, but a ride up the river road to look at the fall colors and stop at a local eatery/boat dock/brews and live music on Saturday about 2 hrs or so away. Their prime rib is tender enough to be cut with plastic cutlery. They do use real silverware but no knife really needed. Mmm mmm good. Their fried chicken is good too, but not so good I’d drive 2 hrs for it.
Should have clarified Mississippi and Illinois rivers.
Dinner at home.
As the current Ruler of The Weekend Open Thread, it is Hack Stone’s duty to provide the Weekend Safety Brief:
I mean, I’ve — I’ve made many mistakes. And they range from, you know, if you’ve ever parented a child you know you make lots of mistakes, to, in my role as Director of Media relations? I mean, I’ve probably worked very hard at making sure that I am well-versed on issues and I think that is very important. It’s a mistake not to be well-versed on an issue and feel compelled to answer a question.
Words to live by. Now be careful out there, and don’t any favors for Phil Monkress.
Sitting in traffic way after 3 o’clock, congratulations Hack.,
I banked my vote last night took a half an hour to wait in line but it’s done. Pray for this fucking country.
Me and the boy just got back from voting.. did what we could, nothing left but to pray
How is Dave Hardin doing?
How about a SITREP admins.
At the risk of bringing the wrath of The Pink Robed One, O He of The Village Idiot Fame, I have it on good authority (source that I can’t reveal because if I did…well…you know) that Mr Dave Hardin’s last report from the Chancre Mechanics is that he is Cancer Free and well on his way to recovery. Rumor has it that Dave was planning on celebrating by going diving on The Soviet…or it could have been diving with The Soviet? Something about the Little Man in The Boat or maybe some motorboating.
Shh…don’t tell anyone…Dave didn’t want any fuss made over him.
Thanks, KoB.
Thanks too, 2. Boo.
Thanks KoB
Still keeping Dave in my prayers.
This election season marks ten years since we experienced the warm embrace of Elaine Ricci. She checked into the Betty Rubble Clinic for treatment for placebo addiction. Last anyone saw of her, she was in the parking lot helping to push start a 1980’s vintage Jaguar. Never give up hope, some day she will come back. Unfortunately, the world corporate headquarters is now occupied by someone else.
FIRST THIRTY NINTH
This is how they plan to save democracy.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/harvard-professors-argue-america-needs-militant-democracy-stop-trump?utm_source=spotim&utm_medium=spotim_conversation
M
“We must destroy democracy to save democracy.”
The unironic position taken by Democrats.
“We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it.” Thus spoke Pelosi.
Hmm 46th the closest I’ve come to 1st….Might have to celebrate with a beer tonight!
Mike
USAF Retired
Happy weekend.
Phil Lesh went off to join The Great Jam in the Sky.
Have a productive and enjoyable weekend.
I think OAM is from Illinois so she may find this interesting if she is from the counties listed.
https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/ballot-flubs-reported-across-illinois/article_efc57fea-8e10-11ef-83cd-476e4d397115.htmll
It said 404 error so again I try….
https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/ballot-flubs-reported-across-illinois/article_efc57fea-8e10-11ef-83cd-476e4d397115.html
Fox News reports Israel has started airstrikes on Iran…more to come. PINO Joe weeps for the mullahs.
As long as everyone plays their best and has fun…
Joe is already home in DE in bed.
Why Israel went now.
They have 11 days to make a fucking crater.
Then, after that, we can really fucking cut loose
Im sure some rub n tug or Escort Agency would allow Kumala to show off her talents
I’d rather get jerked off by Edward Scissorhands
Just in… Israel’s bombing on Iran:
And Centurylink doesn’t have a word about it..
Present and unaccountable as usual.
Still FIRST (h/t Hack) in the hearts and minds of my grandkids.
Weather has been pleasant in the AO. Took lunch on the back porch today (sans mosquitoes!), heard a hoot owl last night, saw a bald eagle over the road on the way home a day or so ago. I think there may be an osprey down the road a bit, but I haven’t got a good sight on it yet.
Mrs. GB and I did our civic duty for our country in early voting the other day. Now, as was said, we can but pray.
Praying that you all have a great weekend, may God bless you every one.
“…we can but pray.” ^THIS^
There’s some folks that need hung. Slowly.
Wet rawhide around the neck while standing on a block of ice in the direct sun. It would give them time to make peace with their maker. Or cry like a little girl.
And before someone claims I’m promoting violence, I’m not. Just suggesting a method to the phrase hung slowly
Call me “racist”…
You know that your campaign is in the crapper when even The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times cannot find a redeeming policy of your campaign worthy of them to endorse. Trying to find out if they ever endorsed a Republican candidate. The answer is probably a resounding no.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/washington-post-union-staffers-revolt-over-decision-not-endorse-presidential-candidate-blame-bezos
While senior management works out the cash flow issues impacting the proud but humble woman owned business, the Vice President will be exploring other career opportunities until the Maryland Amish community remits payment for internet connection, with a good lead on landing a position selling latex for Vandelay Industries.
Ha! Just got myself a three day suspension from Nextdoor cause some snowflake complained about telling some screeching moonbat that he’s a member of a death cult..
They did send me an email a few days ago asking me to be a mod.. maybe I should take them up on that lol
From TV Funhouse
(It’s a parody on Pokemon and anime cartoons).
Funny during the 2020 election.
Funny again now for the 2024 election.
Featuring a non smoking Joe Camel.
And also a new character, Jane Camel.
Along with some hilarious(ly named) villains.
More from TV Funhouse…
Partial LIVE appearance on Saturday Night Live
by The Ambiguously Gay Duo.
Just sayin’…
Does Heavy Chevy have an alibi?
https://www.foxnews.com/world/fraudsters-wheel-away-huge-haul-artisan-cheddar-worth-eye-popping-400000
He drove to the levee, but the levee was dry.
He did, however, see some Good Ol’ Boys…they were drinking whiskey and rye
I don’t know, $400,000.00 could buy a lot of fuel for his C-130 Compass Call; except in California. Or, perhaps he can finally afford a paint job for his used law enforcement sedan, I’m sure he sincerely wants to cover up the police department labels. This calls to mind that day in Texas when I saw a police car pulled over by several legit police cars on I-10; he never did come on-line and say it wasn’t him.