Weekend Open Thread
Happy Friday the 13th! We have a big weekend coming up with activities for Patriots and Marxists alike. Tomorrow is a big day, The U.S. Army celebrates 250 years, thus the REAL reason for the big military parade in Washington D.C. It will also be Flag Day and President Trump’s birthday. Saying that this parade is about the latter would be like accusing a Mardi Gras Parade coordinator, whose birthday is also that same day, for wanting to have a parade on his birthday. Enjoy your weekend!
Category: Open thread
FIRST!
While everyone was was just “Sitting at The Wheel” The Gun Bunny, The King of Battle….THE King of FIRST was keeping his eye on the prize (and Miss Kitty during this episode of Gunsmoke) of FIRST on the Vaunted TAH (EARNED NEVER AWARDED) Friday Weekend Open Thread FIRST. Paint another Ace of FIRST on The Prime Mover as I lay out a Buffet Bar of Chicken ‘n Dumplin’s, dressing, orasted beast of beef, golden yukons in butter, some grilled squash, and a peach pie with vanilla ice cream for all hands. The Class VI Supplies have been restocked and there is a fresh pitcher of the House Wine…Sweet Iced Tea.
This Ms Ginger Haired Ms Thang bears a striking resemblance to our very Own Beloved OAM…and some wonder why I feel crazy mad drunk with power in love with her!
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Have a TAH day!
Ah, I better submit now just in case we aren’t able to later.
What a week!
I’m anxious to see what wonderful treats await us for next!
Let’s go motherfucker and I know we aren’t allowed to have any kings anymore, but you’re still KOB to me.
I swear, the King of Battle must sit there watching closely for the drop of the WOT! I’ll take second.
Full disclosure, CW. Today I actually WAS keeping a close eye out, knowing that if I took the shot and scored, it would give me another ACE (5 in a row) of FIRST. Not too many of us Aces around, ya know. Must admit that the struggle was real, between the too low of a blood pressure and a feeling of dahell is wrong with me?, trying to fall asleep, all the while The Coco (Puffy Puppy) is pawing at my refresh key hand. Miss Kitty was a distraction also.
For all the haters out, the competition may be wide open in the future. Remember the pro tips that I’ve posted in the past to increase your chances and remember too…NO ONE has any advantage over anyone else in this fight…but ya gotta play to win. It is better to have tried and failed than to have never tried at all.
Deo Vindice
Wow … an early WOT drop! Wow again … KoB on the throne! Four in a row, right, King? Well, I’ll take my second place. And in return, I’ll leave some more trivia … enjoy!
DID YOU KNOW…?
Was Barbara Billingsley’s cameo role in 1980’s “Airplane!” originally written for another actress?
By Commissioner Wretched
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Copyright © 2025
Summer is a-coming in! Next week, in fact, we will see the longest day of the year, the summer solstice.
The Sun rises at its earliest and sets at its latest. After that, days get progressively shorter until the first day of winter in December.
And the cycle renews itself.
You know, there’s something very comforting in that. Nice to know that, even in our modern confusing society, some things are constant.
Like the change of seasons.
And trivia.
Here’s this week’s edition of constant. Enjoy!
Did you know …
… you may know someone who practices limnology? Don’t get upset, it isn’t one of the mystic arts. Limnology is the scientific study of inland water ecosystems. A limnologist studies lakes and wetlands. (So they’re all wet, right?)
… the average lightning bolt is about one inch in diameter? (That’s some electrifying information right there.)
… the average American spends about 1,600 hours per year watching television? By comparison, that same average American (whoever it is) spends 323 hours reading. (Which explains why writing for television is the best bet.)
… a very popular child’s toy initially did not come with the most important part? In 1949, toymaker George Lerner (1922-1995) invented a toy he called Mr. Potato Head™, and by 1952 the toy had taken off in popularity with children. The toy featured a set of plastic body parts to put into a potato head, but … no potato head. Kids were expected to use the body parts on their own real potatoes. It wasn’t until 1964 that Hasbro, the company which marketed the toy, added a plastic potato to the kit. (I’m still waiting for the Mashed Potato playset.)
… The Lord of the Rings is not a trilogy? Written by J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) between 1937 and 1949, it is actually one long, long book. The publishers of that volume felt it would be cheaper to break the book into three parts and publish it as a trilogy than to publish the entire manuscript at one time. Allen & Unwin Publishers broke the story into three books: The Two Towers, The Fellowship of the Ring, and The Return of the King. (Either way, they’re compelling reads.)
Speaking of mashed potatoes, isn’t that really just Irish Guacamole? Asking for a friend.
That’s the funniest damn Irish joke I’ve heard in a long time! Consider it stolen!
… a cameo role in a 1980 comedy movie was originally written for a different actress? In the hilarious 1980 spoof Airplane!, an elderly woman offers to “translate” jive talk spoken by two men who were suffering from food poisoning. The minor part was originally written for Harriet Nelson (1909-1994), who had played the mother on the 1950s series The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet. Nelson turned down the cameo, however, due to concerns with the language used in the script. The producers then offered the bit part to Barbara Billingsley (1915-2010), whose moment in the film is considered a comedy classic. Billingsley had played the mother on the series Leave It to Beaver. Additional trivia note: Following the success of Airplane!, Nelson said she regretted turning down the cameo. (And don’t call me Shirley.)
… most of the money spent on anti-poverty programs does nothing to help those in poverty? Economists say that if all of the money spent on federal anti-poverty programs was actually given to the poor, a family of four would have an income of around $70,000. Far more than half of the money, however, goes to fund the bureaucracies that run the programs, and what little is left trickles down to those who actually need it. (And I’m not telling you anything you didn’t already know.)
… you could end up having green blood? It can happen if you take too much of the medications sulfasalazine or sumatriptan. And the proper treatment for having green blood is a simple one – wait it out. Stop taking the medicines and your blood will eventually return to its natural robust red color. (Either that, or you grow pointed ears and become a Vulcan.)
… a classic character in literature almost had a different name? One of the most iconic characters in A Christmas Carol, written in 1843 by Charles Dickens (1812-1870), is Tiny Tim, the youngest son of the poverty-stricken Cratchit family. While writing the original story, Dickens considered other alliterative names for the character: Little Larry, Puny Pete, and Small Sam among them. (Oh, that Charles, he was a real Dickens with his sense of humor.)
… one automobile designer is responsible for some of the most iconic cars in history? If you’ve seen any of the Back to the Future movies, you’re aware of the DeLorean automobile. It was designed by John Z. DeLorean (1925-2005) and those movies made his 1982 model auto a collector’s item, though they were a flop when first made. But DeLorean designed some other cars you may recognize: the Pontiac GTO, Firebird and Grand Prix, and the Chevrolet Vega. Additional trivia note: DeLorean was arrested in 1982 on drug trafficking charges, supposedly trying to raise money for his failing auto company. He successfully defended himself against the charges by proving entrapment by Federal agents.
… the letter “E” is not used in most grading systems? Yeah, you knew that, especially if you have some of your old report cards. But did you know why? “E” was originally used to indicate a failing grade, but by the 1930s it was phased out of the A, B, C, etc., system because students were interpreting it to mean “excellent.” Additional trivia note: Some grading systems do use “E” to mean “excellent,” and in those systems “F” does not mean failing. It means “fair.” Failing grades in such systems are represented by “U” for “unsatisfactory.” (Some of my report cards had grades you won’t find in any alphabet.)
Now … you know!
There are a couple of “S’s” in my college transcript.
If I remember right that meant Stupendous.
Yeahhhh and I made the Dean’s List. No, not that one.
Dean Wormer’s?
I never threw up on the Dean. And that horse was dead when I got there. I admit nothing. Call my lawer.
Double Secret Probation
The random time does make the struggle real, doesn’t it, CW. Also points out the fact that NO ONE has any more advantage than anyone else…unless…of course…one has the time to check in off and on during a Friday pm. And, as posted previously…it’s five (5) in a row…but who’s counting? Oh….wait…that would be…ME!
My test instrument for inland water systems is a Zebco. If it pulls in finned fellows, it’s a good eco-system.
Best thing about summer lightning storms is watching them great big bolts pound around while enjoying a bowl of fresh, home made peach ice cream…or a Mint Julep on the veranda. One inch? Damn, some of the ones I’ve seen rolling thru are big around as the Magnolia Tree…and it takes two or more people to wrap their arms around that rascal.
My TeeVee watching takes a very distant back seat to my reading…always has…always will. Full disclosure…I do make it a point to watch my two (2) Barbaras every morning (Billingsley AND Hale) Nothing but Class, Charm, and Beauty in those Ladies. Pity that has gone out of style.
Couldn’t afford the plastic pieces and parts and the potato was gonna get eaten, so we made us a Mr Mud Ball Head using Red Georgia Dirt, sticks, acorn shells, and pebbles.
I had (DAMN IT!) a FIRST Edition of The Lord of The Rings that I bought for very little US $ at a yard sale back yonder. Never got finished reading it before I lost custody of it. Have never watched the Motion Pictures from start to finish, only pieces and parts here and there. I better get busy on that, my bucket is developing a big hole in it.
And here I always thought that Miss Billingsley’s most classic line was “Ward, you were a little hard on The Beaver last night.” I’ll see myself out…
Trillions of $s spent and the parasites want more. Phuque ’em…the giver outers and the takers.
Damn a Vulcan…I wants me a Trill. Jadzia…be still my beating heart!
God Bless us all, every one, that Ol’ Charlie got the name he did. Paved the way for another Tiny Tim to tip toe thru the tulips.
Seems as if I remember that DeLorean left GM because they didn’t want to listen to his ideas for new and innovative designs. American Pickers and Barn Finds have stumbled on old Deloreans that went for some fat money.
CW, we give you an E, not so much for the Effort, but for the Excellence of your weekly trivia column. We could also give you an F for Fabulous or Fine. Just hope we never see an F for Final. Keep ’em coming, Good Sir…you do a Fantastic job.
About a hunnert years ago when I was a much younger D, I was a lift operator at a small, family owned ski area in Utah. There was a sno-cat company in town, originally created by Morton-Thiokol. Later, it was purchased by John DeLorean, and became DeLorean Manufacturing Company, DMC. We got to play with all their new products, just run their guts out. One fine day, we learn of Mr. DeLorean’s attempt to finance his car company via cocaine sales. The new joke was that DMC stood for “Drug My Children”. And how do you a know a DeLorean just drove by? The white line is missing.
Ahhh, but can you count to 6? We shall see next Friday.
If I get nekkid, Odie, I can count to 21. Unless, of course…it’s cold weather. Then I can only count to 20 and a fraction.
Change the narrative…
Present! Happy No Kings Day eve!
Weekend Safety Brief…
Fact Checked true:
July 4th is the Real No Kings day, so July 3rd would be the eve, just saying…
Concur. Just humoring those poor misguided liberal sheep.
May 16, 2025…1:53 pm (1353 hrs)
May 23, 2025…3:05 pm (1505 hrs)
May 26, 2025…8:08 am (0808 hrs) (HOT)
May 30, 2025…2:06 pm (1406 hrs)
June 6, 2025…2:34 pm (1434 hrs)
June 13, 2025..1:23 pm (1323 hrs)
ACE of FIRST! (and not the FIRST time either) How Sweet It Is (ht2 The Great One, JG) The Gun Bunny may not live on but his Legacy will. I’ll be depending on all of you d’weeded AND Adorable Deplorables to continue the fight and the support of the TAH Mission. Never surrender…never retreat.
Dammit, KoB…
Here’s how to tell the summer temperature based on the number of protesters:
I’ve noticed this everyday on the overpass I go under each day during my commute. See if it works in your neighborhood.
One would think the local lumber mill would have a planet
saving protester or two but the “now hiring” signs keep them away.
Top 10. Maintaining my unbroken streak of not 1st on the WOT.
Not first
Two hours and change late to the dance. Hack has good excuse. He set up a Y3K kiosk next to the body piercing studio on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Plenty of Blue Angels activity along the beach today, doing multiple flybys along the beachfront and over the city. Word on the Boardwalk is that Godzilla was spotted theee miles offshore, and he is pissed at Donald Trump deporting Maryland Man.
I was lurking earlier today, but lost my connection so missed the drop completely – and I don’t care cuz I’m in Ireland! Wedding on Monday at the Cliffs of Moher and then a bit more sightseeing.
Stay safe, fellow D’weeds and Lionesses!
My God, I miss ExPH2…
I also miss ExPH2 (photographers Mate2) I had a great time on Thursdays are for cooking where I used a few of her recepes
Amen.
The Lioness was a treasure, as were her recipes.
Word.
Is this where we get Moher suits?
My youngest eloped a year ago to some picturesque cliffs in another country – she was up near Derry (can tell where my sympathies lie.) Told her to hoist one to her great-gran’fer, he was born there. Like a great daughter, she did.
Late again, I still haven’t bought the Magic 8-Ball I keep saying I want to buy so It would give me the time that the
WOT post would come on.
This fuckin’ Guy…
https://twitchy.com/warren-squire/2025/06/13/tim-walz-hopes-dc-military-anniversary-parade-celebration-gets-rained-out-n2414227
“Tampon Tim” Walz just can’t stand the fact that he’s just an irrelevant LOSER.
I’m still proud to be a Minnesotan. I’m just pissed this guy decided to move here from Idiotland.
Has Tim walz never had to do military stuff when it’s raining? It kinda goes with the territory. And I’m sure there will be people who won’t mind standing in the rain.
Such a dickhead attitude from a “Sargeant Major” who carried a weapon in combat.
Twenty-something, present and unaccountable as I award myself yet another Honorary First.
((((OVER))))
It’s amazing just how far so many let themselves get brainwashed, so many people buy the propaganda that tomorrow’s parades are for DJT while in reality they’re to celebrate the US Army’s 250th!
But but but Joy Behar suspiciously says it’s a “coincidence” like he planned it that way .
He’s insidious…actually being born on the Army’s founding day just so he could become president and have a parade for himself…
Hope you’re taking time this weekend to become harder to kill.
See you on the other side, fuckers!
I’ll be waiting on you, Brother. “If we are to die today, then let us die as men!” Stonewall of The West (IYKYK)
May we be in Valhalla 30 minutes before the Devil knows we’re dead.
Wait! We are doing that this weekend? I thought that was July 4th weekend or the weekend the Epstein client list came out, whichever was first.
Are you from the South?
Yepper…The Empire “Peach” State of The South.
LA here. Lower Alabama.
Younger Brother is near Semmes, oldest bro is outside of Mobil.
Sh*t may be about to hit the fan– hope y’all got ammo, gold and canned goods stocked-up (better to be prepared and not need it than the reverse)..
If stored properly, ammo is considered to be canned goods.
So present and accounted for sitting here on my couch I might go to advance auto parts tomorrow and work on my car but other than that, I’m gonna be sitting here all weekend watching the big game on TV twiddling my bear arms I mean, gardening tools.
Good luck be safe and best wishes to everybody.
Oh, and, what we all should’ve learned in kindergarten if you don’t have enough for everybody….
Summer of 1986 I was working for a security company in St Cloud, MN. I was driving between our contract sites when I passed a local Dunkin’ Donuts store. I got about a block down from there when I suddenly heard about 5 or 6 sirens behind me. I checked my rearview and saw cop cars from St Cloud PD, Stearns County Sheriffs Office, and Minnesota State Patrol come racing out of the parking lot of that donut shop.
I started to laugh because they started coming my direction, and I’m in a marked security car in a cop like uniform, and there’s about a squad of real PD coming my way, and all I could think was; “any crook in front of me right now is shitting his guts out, he never knew he was in the vicinity of the West End Law Enforcement Center.”
Hey, where’s Lars and his complaints?
Ah, don’t poke the blare.
He is getting ready for the “know princesses rally” so he can hit a cop with a bottle because he knows the cop can’t hit back.
Guess who is playing the lead princess?
He might in jail.
The False Commander “Phony” Monkress (CEO of All-Points Logistics) works balls.
OK, random shit. I didn’t know where else to put it..
chunk of shit….
This just popped up on Fox News who the flying monkey fuck is the goddamn courtroom artist for this Louvre level,
I was sitting in the living room, burst out fucking laughing by myself
14 year old art student named Moonbeam….I think I went to high school with her grandmother; Sunshine.
Ya might wanna avoid “23 and Me”.
We know where that artist went to school.
Present & unaccountable as ever.
Heavy rain in the Greater AO.
Lots of crazy this week –
Tuesday, the truck broke down trying to take Mrs. GB back from her colonoscopy, just got it back this afternoon.
Eldest Son’s water well went out Wednesday, fixed today.
On the upside, all the doctors’ visits were positive reports. Cancer doc very happy with my numbers.
Gotta work across the street from our locally scheduled “No Kings” demonstration. Packing a 2nd mag for the p320 fully loaded. Thinking I may sneak in the Mossy to work with me, if I can determine a good “cover” for it, but probably won’t need it. Will have the rest of the staff on speed dial if we need it.
I’m hoping that it rains cats & dogs the entire time of the demonstration. Hippies hate baths, I understand.
Y’all have a great weekend. Happy birthday [go] Army [beat Navy]! Hug your loved ones, and tell God “Thank You!” for letting you live in the USA.
Maybe Trump will weigh in about giving Vets dual receipt of retirement and disability.
If not, a clown show.
Give the Soldiers the fucking day off. They earned it.
Never understood that. Concurrent receipt should be the law.
November 10th, 1976, the first time I was to celebrate the birthday of my Beloved Marine Corps. I was at Camp Johnson (old Montford Point) on Camp Lejeune.
My class was VOLUNTOLD to attend the big party at Mainside to show our pride at being United States Marines, no matter what. Refusal to be proud would result in us being stuck on base scrubbing the decks with our tongues…I’m pretty sure…
Yep. I have marched enough.
Any thoughts on why Israel’s Iron Dome had a couple of bad leakers (their Pentagon got hit bad)? Is it just numbers, not enough help from US Navy (& Royal Navy), or am I out in left field?
Overall, the Iranians are getting:
This Townhall article backs you up; 270 missiles fired in first 48 hours, 22 got through causing 13 fatalities and many injuries: https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/06/15/trump-issues-stark-warning-for-iran-in-wake-of-overnight-strikes-n2658829.
Scroll down for statistics.
Some feel good stories to come out in recent days as we observed the 81st anniversary of D-Day:
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/jun/10/gravette-soldier-killed-in-d-day-finally-returned/
https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/iowan-soldier-d-day-invasion-normandy-private-james-l-harrington-buried-81-years-later-cincinnati-iowa
Tim Waltz has finally come out of the closet.
https://nypost.com/2025/06/13/us-news/former-dem-vp-pick-tim-walz-claims-china-may-have-worlds-moral-authority-after-israel-attacks-iran/
Ho Lee Chit, he’s gone full retard past rutabaga.
Yup. He went full retard.
He’s so desperate he’s just admitting it now. What’s to lose when you’ve already lost and will never get that far again?
Burnin’ rubber on the short bus…
Walz appointed Vance Boelter, who shot those Wisconsin legislators, in 2019 too… Tim ain’t having a good day, is he?
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/who-is-vance-boelter-man-linked-to-minnesota-lawmakers-john-hoffman-and-melissa-hortmans-shootings-101749920197838.html
I notice he referred to the MINNESOTA Department of Public Safety as HIS DPS…
Hack Stone is currently in downtown Bethesda for Father’s Day Sunday Brunch. Look what was parked in front of The Tastee Diner. No parts falling off the vehicle, so it probably wasn’t Psul of The Ballsack.
Chicoms funding the L.A. riots, Democrats happily their useful idiots:
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/06/exposed-shanghai-billionaires-chinese-communist-party-network-fuels/