Sunday Night Open Thread


Well, the college football playoffs are set. And some people aren’t happy. It’s always that way. But, I have the solution.

There should be a 16-team playoff, involving all 10 conference champions, and the six highest ranked teams that didn’t win their conference. I have all the details at my little blog.

Now, what’s on your mind? Got something you’d like to talk about? It’s Sunday Night Open Thread and your turn to take charge of the conversation.

Who wants to start?

The Illustrated Frank J: Plissken’s Back!

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Link of the Day: All I Know Is That the River Scene Was Pure Gratuitous 1970’s Nightmare Fuel

[High Praise! to TV Overmind]

10 Things You Didn’t Know about Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory

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[Think you have a link that’s IMAO-worthy? Send it to harvolson@gmail.com. If I use your link, you will receive High Praise! (assuming you remember to put your name in the email)]

I’ve Never Checked My Knife Under a Magnifying Glass

[Knife Sharpening Reinvented!] (Viewer #129,679)

This won’t work for me, because I have a tiny 2-inch Swiss Army pocket knife. I get it sharp by rubbing it on a rock I found at the beach this summer.

I’ve heard a lot of theories – often passionately held – about the best way to get an edge. Some say it’s about the stone. Some harp on the angle. Some the number of strokes and their direction. Some say it’s the oil. Some insist only spit will do.

How do you sharpen YOUR knives?

Gray Area

Scientists synthesizing DNA have taken another step forward in the quest to create artificial life.

It’s very controversial. Democrats are already arguing about whether to give it voting rights or abort it.

Everyone Fancies Himself a Ninja Until Bullet Pierces Skin

[High Praise! to Freedom Is Just Another Word]