Monday Night Open Thread

Posted by Basil on 7 May 2018, 9:00 pm

I’ve shown a couple of those “Movies Explained For” videos. The language isn’t really family-friendly, but is bleeped, so…

Anyway, I didn’t plan on sharing any more of them, but this one came out recently, and absolutely nailed it. I actually saw this thing in a movie theater. Long story as to why, and I don’t go into it. But, I didn’t want to watch it because I didn’t think I’d enjoy it. I was right. And so was Jeb.

[The YouTube]

Now, it’s your turn. It’s Monday Night Open Thread, and you get to pick the topic.

What’s on your mind?

If You’re So Smart, How Come You Were Dumb Enough to Fall Into Their Trap?

Posted by Harvey on 7 May 2018, 8:00 pm

UC Berkeley’s official report blames recent violence against conservative speakers on the speakers themselves, claiming they wanted to “incite” the far left to violence to make universities look bad.

Oh. Then conservative speakers wrote this report, too?

I Remember Back When It Was Still Legal to Dangle a Guy From His Hard Hat

Posted by Harvey on 7 May 2018, 7:00 pm

[Which is stronger: Glue or tape? – Elizabeth Cox] (Viewer #666,689)

Also, duct tape makes a great Father’s Day gift. Just write “Happy Father’s Day, from [your name]” on the inside of the cardboard core, and you will be remembered with gratitude every time it gets used.

[title reference link]

Link of the Day: Sadly, a Well-Earned Gloat-Post

Posted by Harvey on 7 May 2018, 6:00 pm

[High Praise! to Your Daily Dose of Vitamin Fred]

The BS part is no longer for Boy Scouts

[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)]

Icebreaker: What Is Your Favorite TV Show?

Posted by Harvey on 7 May 2018, 4:00 pm

Having finished “The 25 most popular icebreaker questions based on four years of data” and enjoyed the results, I’m moving on to a new list:

76 Fun Icebreaker Questions (Not all of which will be used, since some are either/or questions, which are boring.)

Your mission: answer the question in the comments with a good story.

If you don’t have a good story, you are encouraged to make one up.

What is your favorite TV show?

The Simpsons, because A: quotable B: at the end of every episode, Homer & Marge are still happily married and madly in love. Homer may be stupid and selfish, but he loves his wife & lets her know. It’s his only admirable quality, but it’s a good one. In this day & age, it’s practically subversive.