Your “Well, The Sun Came Up” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

NFL News: More fallout from Seattle Monday Night-gate, 2016-edition: Florio is doing the Lord's Goodell's work this morning by having TWO stories quoting Mike Pereira about why having full-time officials wouldn't be worth it. He cites costs & which refs might give up their full-time job, and relative improvement in

Counterpoint

Earlier today, Fearless Leader wrote a post bemoaning the results of the election.  I get the frustration, but here's the thing: I am an independent voter with no party affiliation.  I was also born in Mexico, am an old fart, and am well-acquainted with third-world presidents and the damage that can

A Correction is Made. A Promise is Kept.

Int: A very dark and damp room. The only sounds are a steady drip of water and quiet sobs and moans. Victim #3: "Hello? Please. Anybody? Hello?" /more sobs and sniffling sounds are heard. V3: " I know someone is here. I've heard things moving about. Why are you doing this?" /suddenly a bare

Balls’ Quarterly Review Part Deux – The Halfway Point

Before I begin,  I remind you,  ladies,  to check your breasts every three months daily to make sure there is nothing unusual.  If you don't, I'm sure we will be happy to volunteer... Remember,  prevention and early detection is key! Speaking of,  how is football in LA going,  you may ask?  Let’s follow up: WEEK FIVE My

God Dammit, America

You really did it.  You elected. Donald.  Fucking. J. Fucking. Trump. As president of the United States of America. I mean, I just typed that.  President Donald J Trump.  Listen up, you stupid, mouth-breathing, closeted or out of the closet racists and cowards.  You have been hoodwinked by a master scam

Your “Which Apocalypse Do I Choose?” Election Night Open Thread

Note: I'm putting this together in bits, because I've been (voluntarily) seconded by the Ministry of Education for a couple of days to help them draft policy related to Adult & Alternative Education. Sorry if it's a bit light and/or ranty. NFL News: It might only be Week 10, but I

Your “Ugh, More Torture Porn?” Walking Dead Recap

I think I may have reached the "tuning out" phase of my "Walking Dead" relationship. Oh, as always, Anyway, this episode ("The Cell") is centred around Daryl and his adventures at Guantanamo Bay "The Sanctuary" being psychologically broken by The Saviors. The episode opens with Dwight making himself a nice ham sammich

Instant Hippo Thoughts – Week 9, 2016

I am not having a good year. Everything after Superb Owl L has been a slip and slide made of bile and vomitus. So on that note, congratulations to your AFC West champion Oakland Raiders. And kudos to JDR for a fantastic gameplan, well-executed. So much