Weekend Open Thread
Many here suspect that the government directs a lot of taxpayer funds to areas that benefit our lawmakers and their benefactors. The taxpayers are left with paying the debt that is accumulated to benefit others other than the taxpayer. With each new DOGE discovery, these suspicions continuously get substantiated. Things should get more interesting as the year progresses. Enjoy your weekend!
Category: Open thread
FIRST!
Talk about your sheer luck…. DaHell everybody at? Just came in with The Coco (Puffy Puppy) Melon, opened up the Chromie and WHOOMP!!! There it twas…an Orphaned TAH Friday Weekend Open Thread, just looking, nay yet BEGGING for someone to claim the Coveted (EARNED NEVER AWARDED) FIRST. So sweet it is…Almost as much as The Sweetness known as OAM! I’ll take this twofer and offer up a generous serving of Eyetalian, sketty, some garlic butter infused crusty bread, and open up the Vast Stores of Refreshing Beverages available @ Fire Base Magnolia.
Well, you’re doing better than Volodymyr Zelensky, so there’s that.
” Man, I haven’t seen an ass raping like that since Deliverence.
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Whoa! Early drop this week! Congrats, King!
Tanks, CW…didn’t even expect to be a contender this week. Had planned a provision run but was a little wobbly (lack of Spring Tonic?) and didn’t want to make that 50+ mile round trip today. Elected to put a crockett pot of sketty sauce on and do a little (very little) piddlin’ til I got my sea legs back. Ambling at The Mosey with the pupper seems to help somewhat. As I stated above…sheer luck…but better lucky than good, huh!
These early/regular/late drops of the WOT are killing me!! With the King of Battle again on the throne, I offer to all a column of the finest trivia, mined from the salt flats of Somewhereistan. Enjoy!
DID YOU KNOW…?
Did an actor deliver an outstanding performance in a film on the condition that it never be seen?
By Commissioner Wretched
didyouknowcolumn@gmail.com
Copyright © 2025
Two months in, how’s your 2025 going?
Spring is just around the corner, you know. We’re now what, three weeks away from the annual renewal of the world? Yep. It’ll be spring soon, and with it comes all the wonderful things thereof.
Robins.
Flowers.
Warmer weather.
Baseball.
I’m gonna be a happy camper very very soon! (Honestly, I’m a happy camper most of the time anyway, but spring brings out the best in me.)
So … let’s share some trivia, shall we?
Did you know …
… babies are born without kneecaps? The patella, or kneecap bone, does not appear until somewhere between the ages of 2 and 6. It develops from the thick cartilage that stretches across the knee joint. (You knee-ded to know that.)
… poor dental health can lead to cancer? Not taking care of your teeth can lead to gingivitis, or an inflammation of the gums. Over time, high levels of this inflammation in the body can lead to an increased risk of developing cancer. (So brush your dentist twice a day and see your teeth twice a year!)
… a popular Star Wars character appears in a photograph of a Saudi Arabian king? Saudi artist Shaweesh (born 1990) superimposed a picture of the character of Yoda into a 1945 photograph showing Saudi King Faisal (1906-1975) at the United Nations. Shaweesh said he put Yoda into the photo at the U.N. because Yoda is “wise, strong, and always calm.” The photo caused quite a bit of controversy when it was printed in a Saudi high school textbook in 2017. The Saudi Education Minister called the photo’s inclusion in the text a “mistake,” and said the books were recalled and reprinted. The country’s Undersecretary of Curricula and Educational Programs was dismissed from his post because of the picture. (The Force, it appears, was not with him.)
… popcorn is the main go-to food for moviegoers in the United States? You knew that, of course, but you may not know what the main go-to is in other nations. In Korea, dried cuttlefish are the big seller at the local cinema. In Spain, it’s sunflower seeds. Russians enjoy Beluga caviar at the movies, while the Chinese movie lover snacks on salted plums. But the oddest has to be Japan – moviegoers there enjoy iwashi senbei, or baked fish skeletons covered with soy and sugar. (Ugh.)
… South Koreans have a holiday for the alphabet? Every October 9, residents of South Korea celebrate their alphabet. (Why they do it, I couldn’t tell you.)
Korean is one of the only Asian languages that actually has an alphabet (called Hangeul), as opposed to ideograms like kanji. That makes it much easier to learn to read.
I can relate to those Asian snacks. I LOVES me some dries flavored cuttlefish, and salted plums. (when you’re stationed in Hawaii, you learn to like ’em, or go hungry)
… an actor delivered an outstanding performance on the condition that it never be seen? During the filming of the movie Dr. Strangelove in 1964, actor George C. Scott (1927-1999) was cast in the role of Air Force General “Buck” Turgidson. Scott was hesitant about taking the role, especially after learning director Stanley Kubrick (1928-1999) intended to film the movie as a comedy. Kubrick asked Scott to, in essence, “ham it up” in the role, and that put Scott even farther off being in the film. The actor felt he should only be slightly funny, and allow star Peter Sellers (1925-1980) to go for the real laughs. Kubrick finally asked Scott to go over the top only in rehearsals, when the cameras would not be running – but Kubrick was pulling a fast one on the actor. The rehearsal takes were filmed and used in the final print, though Scott had toned down his performance for the “real” takes. Scott felt betrayed by Kubrick’s decision, so much so that he vowed never to work with the director again. Additional trivia note: Scott kept his vow, though later in his career he would say his work on Dr. Strangelove was his favorite-ever role. (And when you consider what roles Scott portrayed, that’s quite the compliment.)
… a famous baseball player had his uniform number retired, even though when he played numbers were not worn? John Peter “Honus” Wagner (1874-1955) was probably the best shortstop ever in baseball, and he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1900 to 1917. During that time, players did not wear uniform numbers. But from 1933 to 1951, Wagner was a coach for the Pirates, and in that capacity he wore uniform number 33. The number was retired in 1956, shortly after Wagner’s death.
… whale milk has the consistency of toothpaste? The reason is because whale milk is between 30 and 50 percent fat. (Thanks for Mason for the tip! Now I have to get that image out of my head.)
… only one country in the world does not have mosquitoes? Iceland has no mosquitoes. No one is sure of exactly why that is, but I’m pretty sure the people there are glad for it. (And we are envious of it.)
… what the collective word is for a group of pugs? According to the American Kennel Club, a group of pugs is properly called a “grumble.” (No grumbling about that one.)
… your brain is eating itself? Don’t panic, you’re not the star of a 1950s horror movie. The process, called phagocytosis, is totally normal. In phagocytosis, larger cells consume smaller cells or molecules to remove them from the system. It takes place in your brain on a regular basis. Far from being harmful, phagocytosis actually helps preserve your brain. (It does, however, explain a lot.)
… a barn owl’s ears are set askew? The left ear of the barn owl is higher than the right, and it points downward so the bird can hear sounds from below it. The right ear is angled upward to hear sounds from above. (A natural radar, in other words.)
Now … you know!
Man, pull-ease..Spring done sprung ever since Gnrl Bo Ree Guard Lee told Punky Ass Phill to “Hold My Mint Julep and watch this!” Last week this time it was in the 20s, this Wednesday was bumping 80, and right now it’s a balmy 69 degrees F with a March Lion Wind Roaring in from the South by Southwest. My “Grazing Cow” windmill is spinning as if is Tom Jefferson spinning in his grave over what has happened to Our Republic. If the thing had wings it would be taking off like a C-130 from a Floating Air Base (they can do that, you know…right?) Fire Base Magnolia been covered up with The Red Red Robins of Spring. Having to keep a close eye out on the outside dry food Kitty Cat dish for the feral felines I feed. Birds sho do lubs them some Kitty Kat Nine (9) Lives.
Happy Camper? Book Three (3) of a certain tome from an outstanding writer of all things SyFy would go a long way to making me a Happy Camper. Jus’ sayin’.
What we kneed to know is how we can knee cap Baby Murderers and get away with it. Can we pull their teeth with Channel Locks? You know…just to make sure they don’t catch cancer from bad teeth.
Phagocytosis is basically the body hauling scrap to the yard, and filling up the burn pit. It goes on in all your organs to clean out the dead or useless cells / structure.
When a similar process is applied to bureaucracy, it is called DOGE.
Too bad Yoda wasn’t around to take his light saber to some wanna be Saudi pilots back in ’01….and made another Saudi Osama Bin Sabered.
Last time I was in a movie house the snacky stuff cost more than the motion picture tickets. And ironically, with a nod to the previous paragraph, the motion picture was Star Wars, Rogue One.
Do like the South Koreans, but they do have some strange customs…food too! But I’ll bet that we Southern Americans have some strange customs…and foods. Bowl of buttered grits, anyone?
Grits? YUM!
Where’s the shrimp & cheese?
Grits with butter AND sugar please.
Heretic…you going to damyanky Hell.
Shrimps in the sautee’ pan, bacon is draining on the paper towel, and the greated cheese is on the cutting board. Tagically…the only cat heads I gots right now are the Whump kind (Whump the can on the side to open). Imma outa Buttered Milk. One reason why I needs to make a provision run.
One thing for shore about Scott and his acting is that he became the character…a trait that separates the greats from just the goods.
The club made sure no one could pirate Honus’ number.
Sho’ could make a lot of creamy butter from whale’s milk. Wouldn’t wanna be the one to milk the whale. My final former ex turned into a whale that was milking my nak account for all she could.
If Saint Paddy took the snakes out of Ireland, which Saint took the skeeters out of Iceland? And why did said Saint bring them to prime fishing holes? Fish food?
The rescued Coco (Puffy Puppy) Melon by DNA is got a bit bit of pug in him. Is that why he “grumbles” if you try to take his toy (or a treat) away from him?
Does The Spapo’s two (2) brain cells take turns eating one another? Talk about being on a diet.
Between the swivel head and the radar ears, the owls maintains that whole “Situational Awareness” thing. Gots me a coupla breeding pairs of owls hanging out at Fire Base Magnolia. Spent many a full moon night watching them patrol the old cotton field just outside the North Wall swooping down on the regular to snag them a field mouse.
Once again, CW…we Thank you for the Trivia column. Speaking of “on the regular…” I regularly use your tidbits to impress Lady Friends…and Soccer Moms…and school teachers.
Damn early, but top 10 is the best I’ve done in a while!
Not just a Top Ten, Lurker Curt, but a claim (legit) of Third (3rd) Commenter. Even better claim to fame is you beat out The Stoned Hacker and THAT is more betterer than a Life Time Supply of of already outdated Y3K Red Hatted Soft Wear. Good news is the Y3K Soft Wear will arrive in your mailbox looooooong before the Epstein List. Gives you time to get a door a’fixed to it when the old one gets stolen to replace another one that has been MIA for awhile now.
Hot damn, I’ll take third, thanks KoB!
In case Firebase Magnolia is too far away, I’ve got a pork roast on the smoker, beef fajitas, and plenty of Modelo Negra in the cooler. It’s a beautiful sunny day in SW Idaho, temps almost reaching 60…
Dang! Since Hack Stone was once again denied his rightful place on the throne as First Commenter, he is calling for a nationwide purchasing boycott. This boycott has already been implemented against a proud but humble woman owned business, as no one has bought any outdated overpriced Red Hat Software for over ten years.
Phil Monkress (CEO of All-Points Logistics) works balls.
Magic 8-Ball says…
You have until 23:59 Zulu today to reply with 5 things that you accomplished this week. Failure to comply with this directive will result in a team of crackheads with pliers and blowtorches going medieval on your ass.
1: drank a bottle of gin
2: smoked WAY more cigarettes than I should have
3: trimmed the doggos toenails
4: actually left the house a couple times
5: made dinner for m’lady
1-took a Navy Yard shit Monday
2 Took a Navy Yard shit Tuesday
3 Took a Navy Yard shit Wednesday
4 Took a Navy Yard shit Thursday
5 Took a Navy Yard shit Friday
What I accomplished at the funny home this week.
1. Hid my medications under my tongue, then spit them out when the staff left
2. Stood in the hallway with a thousand yard stare, legs slightly apart, shaking my upper body back and forth while loosely swinging my arms back and fourth while drool ran down my mouth and chin
3. Piled mashed potatoes in my mouth, then simultaneously blew out while smacking the palms of my hands into my cheeks
4. Licked windows
5. Got fired from my work program. Dr. Evil told me to release the sharks but I released the sharts
Re 5: with frikkin’ lasers?
Pretty damn good week overall. And pretty much a repeat of last week.
FIRST FOURTEENTH
7th maybe?
DO NOT FORGET!!! Today is the day the Rev. Al Sharpton called as a boycott day. He says not to buy gas, groceries, go to stores, shop online – he wants to punish those greedy bastard capitalists.
Me, I already placed my Amazon order. Gun store this afternoon.
Does this include no flash mob looting of Mom & Pop retail stores?
I paid $4.19 for 91 octane gas at the border.
Ran up $147 in groceries at Hannafords supermarket.
Mostly beer.
Tried to shop on line but the internet was down.
Fuck Al Sharpton and his Barber.
I recollect back 60+ years ago the Hartford CT TV station had PSAs reminding aliens to update their registrations. I thought “neato cool” there are folks from other planets living around here.
Now I think back about 10 years ago and remember being stopped on the street by a most distraught woman. The field office to extend visas had moved and her husband’s visa was expiring that day. “Where did the office move to?” she asked me time and again. I had to admit I hadn’t a clue and that I was sorry. I wasn’t that sorry because I couldn’t believe they had waited until the last minute to attempt to find the office. What made it worse for them was the last minute was Saturday; try to find a Gov’t office open on Saturday.
Now allow me to think back about 5 years ago. I was sitting in my local adult beverage establishment when a regular started crying. Oh lord, thought I, what happened? The crying woman had just realized her visa had expired; she went on she may be deported.
I understand visas can now be done on-line; I just don’t understand letting them expire.
Not to pile on, I now think about a USAF E-5 who reported to work everyday and did a good job. What he forgot is his enlistment had ended about two before anyone realized it. He was a sort of reverse AWOL; he was present for duty but was not drawing pay nor accruing leave.
If people can’t remember expiration dates, perhaps, the media should go back to airing the PSAs.
Speaking of Hartford, Connecticut, they made the news this week, see Hack’s link below.
KoB has appointed Hack Stone as Counter Terrorism Training NCO, and as his first act, he is requiring all members of this fine organization to watch Terror In Beverly Hills, released 34 years ago this coming Thursday, March 6. Be sure to pay attention, there will be a test afterwards.
News… Trump and Zelensky get in argument at White House:
https://www.yahoo.com/news/meeting-trump-zelenskyy-seek-security-050136802.html
It’s about time someone smack that little tyrannical, murderous, evil dictator right in his smug mouth, even if with words.
Looking forward to being called a traitor and/or authoritarian toady by both sides, even if they constitute a fraction of We…
Preemptive KMA, LT.
Can’t wait to hear the wailing ad gnashing of teeth by both foreign leaders and our esteemed media.
Pass the popcorn please.
More:
Maybe, just maybe mind you, Zelinsky shouldn’t have called the VP a bitch..
Not only are Public High Schools graduating students who cannot read or write, they somehow are able to get into college. Asking her to take the SATs would be racist, so just pass her along and let her somehow make it in the adult world with no skills whatsoever.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/27/us/connecticut-aleysha-ortiz-illiterate-lawsuit-cec/index.html
Hartford is a great example of ‘destroy the [city] to save it’*.
A blackhole consuming countless and compounding dollars in order to ‘fix’ its image, and puportedly raise living standards for those who value nothing.
* quote attributed to an unnamed officer during the Battle of Bên Tre, 07FEB68.
She can’t read or write, but she does know that there more than two genders, and the reason that her entire life will in grinding poverty is because Donald Trump is evil. The Educational Genocide of the underclass continues unabated. Randi Weingarten is unavailable for comment.
Or, 4-years of high-school education under Biden’s junta regime.
Progressives are slave masters that use feelings and platitudes instead of whips and leg irons.
Deja vu– Democrats didn’t want black people to be able to read 160 years ago either.
Stupid ass pay wall
Have a great weekend!
As I reminded the SFC, if you are the reason for the safety briefing; don’t just own it, be proud of it. No one remembers who got a meritorious service, or commendation, or achievement medal last week; but, everyone remembers who made the General shit his own pants.
Happy weekend.
And hard, too
Anyone else hear rumors that maybe Joe Biden was not performing optimally while occupying the White House? First Hack ever heard about, they did a great job keeping it hidden from the public.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/biden-insider-exposes-white-house-gaslit-public-former-presidents-decline
Kardashians make the news again… glad that ain’t my mother:
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/mortified-khlo-kardashian-once-scolded-235252600.html
No wonder Jenner turned.. that shit-show of a family is enough to make anyone crazy
OK so I’m here….and jump up, spin around and smooch my pasty white, conservative, gun totin’, no shit nor foolishness taking, ass. SMOOCH IT GOOD@!
In VT this week with the VP (Bernie gang crying).
A fancy RatShack?