Weekend Open Thread
I had Bing AI image generator create this image with the prompt “Good Friday scene”. Instead of the usual 3 crosses, or something normally shown as internet search results for Good Friday, Bing generated images with Jesus shown more than once. Whether Bing intended to or not, it captured the shortest church season in one image… Easter Triduum. It runs from Thursday evening through Sunday evening. Enjoy your holy weekend!
Category: Open thread
First,
HA!! Maybe.
Happy Good Friday
PPPBBBHHHTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!
JESUS CHRIST….Oh…..wait…..
Oh and since I’m in charge of the feast….
In keeping with the theme….
Looks like the gathering after a Mormon funeral. IYKYK
I’ve never understood the idea behind the Easter HAM.
Jesus was JEWISH for Chri—[ahem] sorry.
I blame the marketing department of the American pork industry.
A Congolease Rat to you on your FIRSTNESS, Chimpy. ’bout time you got there. Shouldn’t have give you a ten (10) count. I only compete to try and FirstBlock The Stoned Hacker. Not for myself, per se, but to save my fellow deplorables from a ration of half chewed crayons and a 6 maybe 9 hour Power Point Presentation on why you should check your mailbox door everyday, delivered by some Hated Red Soft Wear. Now…are you gonna lay out some goodies or are you going to moon over the fact that you will never be FIRST in the Heart of our Beloved OAM?
You may think you’re first and it may be the truth but I can always be Jodi. (⚆ᗝ⚆) ( ಠ‿<)
But then again, I have wayyyy too much respect for our precious OAM.
Oh wise and all knowing Magic 8- Ball, will the outdated and overpriced Red Hat Software that Hack Stone uses allow him to once again secure the first comment for the Weekend Open Thread and maintain his rightful place as a kind and benevolent dictator ruling over the masses of Adorable Deplorables? Magic 8-Ball says…
Missed it by 3 seconds.
Magic 8-Ball says…
My Magic 8-Ball says; “Happy Passover”.
Oh wise and all knowing Magic 8- Ball: does Phil Monkress (CEO of All-Points Logistics) take it in the ass?
FIRST!
Magic 8-Ball says…
Second … sigh. Well done, ChipNASA!
Jeez, try fourth. Wow.
Well, I tried to get the coveted FIRST, but typing is rather difficult right now. Seems I did something no man my age should do – I fell down last weekend and ended up breaking my left arm. I’m okay, but trying to type with this cast on is a daunting task. All that being said, rats of the cong to ChipNASA and, if you’ll keep reading, trivia for all.
DID YOU KNOW…?
Does a Major League Baseball player’s All-Star Game jersey hang in the Smithsonian?
By Commissioner Wretched
didyouknowcolumn@gmail.com
Copyright © 2025
This coming Sunday is Easter, so I hope you have prepared your bonnet and your eggs.
I have never really understood why a rabbit and eggs are the secular representations of Easter, though. Rabbits don’t lay eggs. (At least I’ve always heard that whatever it is they do leave behind, they ain’t eggs.) And I do get the part about “renewal” and all, but still … rabbits? Eggs? Come on.
Anyway, I do hope you have a very happy Easter (if indeed you celebrate) and that your trivial needs are addressed in the basket of goodies that follows.
Did you know …
… the date for Easter is calculated based on the moon? If, like me, you always wondered why Easter was a different day each year, it’s because the holiday is the first Sunday after the first Saturday after the first full Moon following the first day of spring. Based on that (admittedly confusing) rationale, the earliest Easter possible is March 22, while the latest possible date is April 25. (Be sure the bunny knows.)
… a town in Ireland is known for matchmaking? No, not the making of fire-starting matches, but of relationship-starting matches. The town is Lisdoonvarna, and every year they hold the Matchmaking Festival. It’s a week-long gathering of single people who enjoy music, dancing, and the odd spontaneous proposal of marriage. (Of course, if a spark happens, it’s definitely a real match!)
… the most-used letter in the English alphabet is “E”? The least-used is “Q”. (Wheel of Fortune viewers already know this.)
… the first human heart transplant was performed in 1967? On December 3 of that year, Louis Washkansky (1913-1967) received the heart of Denise Ann Darvall (1942-1967), a 25-year-old woman who died in a traffic accident. Washkansky was operated on in Cape Town, South Africa, by Dr. Christiaan Barnard (1922-2001). Washkansky lived for 18 days after the transplant, regaining consciousness and talking with his family, before he contracted pneumonia and died on December 22. Additional trivia note: This was not the first heart transplant. In 1964, Dr. James Hardy (1918-2003) had performed a transplant on a man in Mississippi, giving him the heart of a chimpanzee. The recipient lived only an hour and never regained consciousness. (You might say his heart wasn’t in it. You might, but I wouldn’t.)
… the Nazis never had a majority of support in free German elections? The Nazi party, officially called the National Socialist German Worker’s Party (NSDAP), scored its highest election win in 1932, with only 37.3 percent of the German vote. When Adolf Hitler (1889-1945) became Chancellor the following year, the Nazis only held 1/3 of the seats in the German parliament, or Reichstag. Hitler became Chancellor because, in a parliamentary system, the leader of the political party with the most seats in the parliament – not a majority of the vote – takes the reins of government. Subsequent elections were controlled by the Nazis, of course, resulting in majority wins, but those elections are not considered “free.”
… the famous “Four Corners” is in the wrong place? There is a spot where the borders of the states of Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and New Mexico meet, called the Four Corners. It’s a popular site for tourists traveling out West. But because of a discrepancy in the original surveying of the borders, the actual spot where the four states meet is about 2,000 feet west of the place where the marker is. (What’s two thousand feet between friends, though?)
… you may be a sufferer of batrachophobia? If you are, you should avoid swampy areas. Sufferers of batrachophobia fear amphibians of all types. (I guess they never feel … froggy.)
… a Major League Baseball player’s All-Star Game jersey is in the Smithsonian? When Lou Whitaker (born 1957) of the Detroit Tigers reported to the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the 1985 All-Star Game, he realized he’d forgotten something … his uniform. Since he was one of the starters, Whitaker quickly figured out he’d have to do something. While able to get a pair of pants, socks, and spikes from his teammates who were also there, he knew his jersey and cap would be a problem. Whitaker solved the problem by purchasing a replica Tigers cap and souvenir jersey from an in-park vendor, and having his number 1 drawn on the back of the jersey with magic marker. The jersey is part of the Smithsonian collection today. (Good thing they didn’t try to add his name to the back!)
… that indentation at the bottom of a wine bottle has a purpose? Called a “punt,” it strengthens the overall structure of the bottle. (That’s the good news. The bad news is, it decreases the amount of wine in the bottle.)
… a battle flag captured during the Civil War is still being held by the state which captured it? At the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863, the battle flag of the 28th Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment was captured by the 1st Minnesota Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The flag was taken back to Minnesota, and in 2001 the state of Virginia asked for its return. Minnesota has, as of this writing, not returned the flag. Additional trivia note: The soldier who captured the flag, Private Marshall Sherman (1823-1896), was awarded the Medal of Honor for doing so.
… the average human body contains enough fat to make seven bars of soap? (I am very, very far above average in this regard.)
… pigs are actually very clean animals? They roll in mud to cool themselves because they cannot sweat. As a rule, pigs dislike dirty environments. (Yeah, but how much soap can you make from one? Huh?)
Now … you know!
I know where that Virginia flag is. First chance I get I’ll steal it, and ship it back to ol’ Virginny.
Thanks again, CW. You ARE the man!
Honestly, the Easter date question came up in trivia just this past week. We guessed…. poorly. Glad it wasn’t a friendly beer round with the adjoining table.
Better an arm than a hip.
Zie gezund.
Since the deadline for submitting tax returns was this past week, and there was no Tax Day Open Thread, as Director of Media Relations for a proud but humble woman owned business, Hack Stone is proud to announce for ten consecutive years, we managed to maintain our Non Profit status.
Also, a few weeks late, but on behalf of the Vice President of said company, a thank you goes out to all of the Adorable Deplorables who were kind enough to send him a gift, especially those books that only have six chapters, as Psul of The Ballsack can never make it past Chapter 7.
And even though the Lenten Season ends this weekend, Psul will continue his abstaining from paying rent in reverence to our Lord and Savior.
And for those wondering, let’s consult the Magic 8-Ball. “Oh wise and all knowing Magic 8-Ball, will Phil Monkress be working balls this weekend? Magic 8-Ball says…”
I have a bit of bad news for you, Mr. Stone. “Non-profit” ain’t the same as “Non-profitable”. I hope this helps.
So with Paul’s last bankruptcy, does that make three or four personal bankruptcies he has stiffed his creditors on. Not even counting the proud but humble woman owned business declaring bankruptcy about ten years back. Elaine’s name wasn’t on the bankruptcy paperwork, she must have been “unavoidable detained” for the hearing.
#FindElaineRicci
Psul could have used that knowledge ten years ago.
Told an accountant friend that I consider April 16 Jerry Jeff Walker Day, due to his song lyric:
Income tax is overdue
And I think she is too
Getting to be a very long list…Jerry Jeff, Waylon, Merle, Johnny, Kris, JJ Cales, John Prine, Townes, Steve Goodman, Tom T. Hall, Jerry Reed…
Creed Fisher is right. Sure as shit ain’t country and damn sure ain’t Merle.
5th or so
I was beginning to wonder if it was Friday or not
Not a good look,
showing up as an elder statesman
at a County GOP swearing in ceremony,
sporting a Navy SEAL ballcap.
That is, unless he is actually a Navy SEAL.
But what are the odds ?
Did Miami Dade GOP Armando Pomar graduate BUD/S?
https://x.com/angiewong/status/1913229981850779960
Uh oh, there’s also a Facebook page that says he spent 10 years jumping with the US Army Golden Knights.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a US Navy seal who’s been vetted as an actual seal wearing such a goddamn giant fucking retarded Trident ball cap that’s like fucking basketball size.
All of this shit and a bologna sandwich too I’d be willing to lean towards, maybe it’s possible that this individual is not quite what they claim to be because an immediate Google search didn’t come up with any legitimate military links. Hmmm
Brim letters spell it out….
To be sure everyone knows what that cap emblem means….
And what it implies about anyone donning this cap.
Under $17.50 on Amazon, shipped.
Thomas Magnum wouldn’t wear that hat. Jesse Ventura might though.
If I saw Jesse Ventura in that hat, I’d probably give him a pass. I saw him in Predator.
Phil Monkress (CEO of All-Points Logistics) has one in his office.
What about TC?
TC was USMC.
https://magnumpi.fandom.com/wiki/Theodore_Calvin_(1980)
Good point.
But he was in the cage with Magnum in the POW flashback episode when the Russian dude was trying to off them.
He probably just had lunch at All-Points Logistics.
What’s the special at the All Points Logistics cafeteria? Probably imitation crab, mock apple pie, and I Can’t Believe That Daniel Bernath Is Stiil Dead.
A Phildo Burger and a side of lies!
Your Friday safety briefing.
Oh, by the way… Present! (Over)
I chose not to lock up my gardening implements. I trained my children at an appropriate age how to use a shovel and a garden ho, an axe, a saw, etc.
It’s a matter fact, I like to have plenty of those things handy just in case I need to dig, or plant flowers, or put cucumber and tomato seeds out tomorrow
And DO NOT urinate on the electric fence!!!
I discovered what those were about 6 years of age. Swimming at my aunt and uncles pond, I needed to take a leak. Instead of doing that in the pond, I got out and wandered over to the tall weeds for privacy.
I discovered 2 things that day. 1. An electric fence and 2. Why the cows left that grass to grow.
A valuable lesson learned that summer afternoon.
Greetings and salutations as I once again declare myself present and unaccountable while I once again award myself Honorary First.
((((OVER))))
Happy Easter!
Christ has risen, halleluiah! Happy Easter to all.
Now lets start the insanity…
When Democrats show the love…
Despite law enforcement intelligence, stops for human trafficking, dealing drugs with his homies…
He has risen, indeed!
Donald Trump isn’t the only one renaming areas on the maps. The entire Lame Stream/Media Industrial Complex renamed the 7th state to ratify the Constitution on 28 April 1788 as…
Want to REALLY piss a liberal moonbat off? Suggest renaming the Gulf of Mexico (*OOPS!*, Gulf of America) to the GULF OF TRUMP! OOH, another idea, spread the rumor that DJT’s next move is to rename the USA to the United States of TRUMP and really watch their heads explode!
He makes a great point.
https://x.com/RealDonKeith/status/1912496724888690887
Pelicans are proof the creator has a sense of humor. Prove me wrong.
Hey, look at the Platypus…
https://youtu.be/zXlDCBVBNuM?si=t1rK7BL6TqbxHF1T
Correction:
https://youtu.be/nc2JBtrPpIk?si=WZ90mJZQMaMZYqQh
I had to Google this because I didn’t know what the anatomy was
Lol
Larsie’s spirit animal.
Everything in there but the Easter Bunny and Santa Clause.
Number 40!
Happy bunny weekend.
My dog just dropped a huge, steaming pile of Phil Monkress in my yard.
Oh, And Phil Monkress (CEO of All-Points Logistics) works balls.
A happy Good Friday to you all.
A bit of truth to share:
Christian faith is evidence-based by design
John 10:37-38 NASB95
https://youtu.be/0cQ9T4RSXVc?si=na0Hq_WDP9y3Weob
https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/science/jesus-crucifixion-linked-to-lunar-eclipse-according-to-nasa-discovery-and-it-could-pinpoint-the-day-he-died/?utm_source=yahoo&utm_campaign=nypost&utm_medium=referral ran across this one
On station.
Found this on Book of the Face. I make no comment; you may make of this what you will.
Forwarded on to a couple crayon connoisseur friends of mine.
Looks like KoB send his goons over to the corporate world headquarters of a proud but humble woman owned company to work over Hack Stone again last night, because Magic 8-Ball says Hack Stone may have another busted rib. He busted one on March 31, and last night a wrong move inflicted excruciating pain upon poor Hack’s rib cage. So, Hack Stone may not be able to participate in tomorrow’s This Ain’t Hell Easter Egg Hunt.
Remember this Fake Marine, brandishing a sword in court?
UPDATE: It’s ALL FAKE. “Judge Porter” is FAKE.
ACTORS play both the judge AND the Marine.
Check IMDB for Verne Alexandre.
He not only plays “Judge Porter”,
Verne ALSO has a YouTube channel called SoulSnack,
with over 500 videos, where he sometimes plays “Officer Porter”.
A recent video on SoulSnack has the Fake Marine shown here
ALSO playing a cop.
So there you go. All fake.
Recent Verne Alexandre / SoulSnack video,
only 5 weeks after the Judge Porter episode above.
The “Marine” above now plays a (bad) cop.
He didn’t even change his hairstyle comb job.
More…
The bailiff above… now plays the good cop.
And, they both report to “Captain Porter”,
shown in other videos to be the same Verne Alexandre.
Judge Porter / Full cast & crew
Verne Alexandre – Judge Porter / 86 episodes / 2024–2025
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32444761/fullcredits/
And finally,
here is the actor / comedian, if you can call him either,
who plays the Fake Marine and the bad cop in the 2 videos above.
Stardom is not on the immediate horizon.
https://www.facebook.com/flash.Mclemore/
This is like dissecting Amish Mafia.
Back then, many knew from the start.
But many also chose to wear the (Amish!) horseblinders,
and believe anyway, even in the backyards of the 2 counties.
Next thing you know, you’ll be telling us that videos on Operation Repo are staged. They are as genuine as Phil Monkress’ service as a US Navy SEAL.
And his (Phil Monkress – CEO of All-Points Logistics) claims of Native American heritage and Law Enforcement training with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Department.
Hack Stone,
I had my hands full in the 1980s,
with acquaintances, co-workers, and 1 uncle,
folks of ALL ages,
who thought “professional wrestling” was real.
Many got pissed off when told it’s all fake, and staged.
None of them wanted to hear
that Chief Jay Strongbow was NOT an Indian,
but an Italian from north New Jersey, near New York City.
At least Wahoo McDaniel wasn’t a pretindian.
SFC D,
Good call.
I had to work on Good Friday. No big deal, I had nothing better to do anyway. I’ve been with the company for right at five months now and seem to be doing well, according to the supervisors and many of my peers. I’m now on the single-man routes, which comes with a 15% pay bump. As the junior employee on the vans, I have few doubts I’ll be jumping out of or driving the larger trucks on occasion (reverting to my normal pay), but I rather like the solitary life while on route. Of course, it comes with a bit more risk, but why worry? I have decent health insurance, good life insurance, and other income, just in case. The funny thing is that our mechanic constantly asks me why I’m working… he spent 10 years as a mechanic in the Army and plans to fully retire by age 35, between his VA disability and his wife’s income. I don’t have it in me to just sit idle and prefer to work a job that requires situational awareness and has some level of risk. Guess the Infantryman in me hasn’t fully left yet. I thought I was all grown up, finally, when I started my taxes a few months ago and found I owed nearly $4k. Of course, I figured there was no need to rush filing them, but last weekend I found my error: I’d forgotten to include the federal taxes I paid for a 401k withdrawal. Now, I’m getting a decent return instead. Like many Americans, I overpay throughout the year and let the .gov collect the interest before giving me my money back. Louisiana decided they wanted $1500, then I remembered to add the code exempting my retirement pay. They didn’t get their share of the 401k when I withdrew from it, so I’m giving them their $400 on the 1st. Fun times. About the only thing I miss about the gun vault, besides playing with all of the newest models to come in and assessing used guns, is all the time I had to post… Read more »