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Overnight Open Thread

by Adam L Silverman|  November 19, 201612:54 am| 42 Comments

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You try to take a night off and so, apparently, does everybody else! Overnight open thread. Have at it!

And a wee bit of the Dianic Cult or the followers of Miriam!

 

 

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  1. 1.

    MisterForkbeard

    November 19, 2016 at 1:02 am

    Two things. First, Hamilton: So apparently Mike Pence got booed thoroughly when he went to see Hamilton (and the NYT is going nuts over the ‘disrespect’ shown), and the cast read a statement about him.

    I can’t load the videos with the statement for some reason and I can’t find any transcripts of the statement. Can someone summarize for me?

    Second: New daughter, born on election night is doing fine. Have to say that having a little bundle of cute is really helping household morale, and keeping me grounded post-election. Keeps things in perspective: Both what I have to fight for, and a source of strength whenever I see the newest Trump catastrophe.

    Honestly, it’s really helped my mood. I mean, it’s going to be awful, but I’ll be damned if I’m not already somewhat amused. Sessions as AG is such an obviously horrible choice (along with Flynn, Bannon, etc.), I’m pretty sure the Trump administration is going to be really underwater on public opinion in a few months. All these fuckers will have extensive wingnut welfare gigs, but they’re going to get run out of town on a rail in a few years. This pleases me.

  2. 2.

    Adam L Silverman

    November 19, 2016 at 1:06 am

    @MisterForkbeard: Congratulations, Mazel Tov, and Mumtez Jiddan!

    Now that you’ve used the conjuring word, I’m sure the resident Hamilmaniac will be around with the details. Though I understand he left early from the performance.

  3. 3.

    Suzanne

    November 19, 2016 at 1:06 am

    @MisterForkbeard: Congratulations on the little noob. They’re so cuddly when they’re itty-bitty.

  4. 4.

    trollhattan

    November 19, 2016 at 1:07 am

    Don’t know whether it’s been mentioned already but this vile year has claimed another–Sharon Jones

    Was lucky enough to see her in concert last spring for what was an inspiring, energetic and emotional show. Didn’t want to leave the hall because of the palpable sense this was the last time we’d be seeing one another. Wonderful person and talent, gone too soon.

    Thank you, Sharon.

    Screw you, 2016.

  5. 5.

    MisterForkbeard

    November 19, 2016 at 1:09 am

    @Adam L Silverman: Thanks! I appreciate the many congratulations.

    I wrote something on comments here late last week about how the new kid’s birth was a really good spur to action for me personally, and gave me a lot of hope for the future. Kinda wish I’d kept it around – it seemed like it cheered up a few folks here that were having a hard time.

    And not surprised Pence left early. There was a post on Pantsuit Nation from someone who worked crew there – I think Pence was probably experiencing a LOT of cold shoulders that night in addition to outright booing. Dude should have known better than to show up.

  6. 6.

    Adam L Silverman

    November 19, 2016 at 1:10 am

    @trollhattan: Are you sure the year has claimed all these folks as opposed to they’re fleeing?

  7. 7.

    Comrade Colette Collaboratrice

    November 19, 2016 at 1:10 am

    @MisterForkbeard: Congratulations on the new little one! I hope you and Madame Forkbeard are getting at least a little sleep.

    The “disrespect” crap reminds me of the Moonies, whose leadership urged support of Nixon during Watergate “because he is our president.” Blindly and eagerly kowtowing to authority … nuh-uh. Good for the cast. Pence is even more of an idiot than I thought if he expected anything different. As for the NYT, they’re still exactly the idiots I thought they were.

  8. 8.

    trollhattan

    November 19, 2016 at 1:10 am

    @MisterForkbeard:
    Hearty congratulations! Your little one is lucky, she’ll have no recollection of this time. Mine popped out three months after 9/11 so she likewise cooed through GWB’s many grand misadventures.

  9. 9.

    MisterForkbeard

    November 19, 2016 at 1:10 am

    @Suzanne: They’re amazing, until you remember that they don’t know how to burp yet and you’ve been projectile-urped with more liquid than the baby should physically be able to hold.

    I mean, that’s STILL amazing, but not quite in the original sense. :)

  10. 10.

    Comrade Colette Collaboratrice

    November 19, 2016 at 1:12 am

    @Adam L Silverman:

    Are you sure the year has claimed all these folks as opposed to they’re fleeing?

    I’m telling you, man, it’s the Rapture. It’s just in slow motion.

  11. 11.

    jk

    November 19, 2016 at 1:12 am

    @MisterForkbeard:

    First, congrats on the birth of your daughter.

    Here’s some more background on Pence’s B’way experience

    “Vice president-elect, I see you walking out but I hope you will hear us.,” said Brandon Victor Dixon, who plays Aaron Burr. “We are the diverse America who are alarmed and anxious that your new administration will not protect us, our planet, our children, our parents, or defend us and uphold our inalienable rights, sir. But we truly hope this show has inspired you to uphold our American values, and work on behalf of ALL of us.”

    Dixon also told the audience not to boo Pence and fellow Trump supporters. “We don’t have to agree, but we have to live here.”

    With a slew of security stationed outside and handful of ushers bringing him to his seat, the show went on without interruption, but Rory O’Malley subtly addressed his presence during the show “What Comes Next,” gesturing toward his seat during the line, “You’re all alone.”

    As King George, he stopped the show with his lines “it’s harder when it’s your call.” And then moments later with, “And when people say they hate you … don’t come crawling back to me.”

    Pence watched from the center of the house, with security guards also seated nearby.

    “Everyone’s looking for a distraction, and he shows up!” said one ticketholder. “I give the actors credit for pulling it together and keeping the show going.” Another added, “He’s sitting so close to me: my blood started boiling when I saw him. But I won’t let it ruin the show.”

    Plus, props to Neil deGrasse Tyson

    “When I meet President Trump, I may first grab his crotch — to get his attention — then discuss Science with him.” Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) November 18, 2016

  12. 12.

    Major Major Major Major

    November 19, 2016 at 1:13 am

    @MisterForkbeard: @Suzanne: May she not grow up to be pwned.

  13. 13.

    MisterForkbeard

    November 19, 2016 at 1:13 am

    @trollhattan: Yeah. Part of my biggest motivation here is to get Trump out BEFORE she starts really retaining memory. With any luck, her 4th birthday will be a week after the election of a sane politician.

    @jk: Thanks, jk. Appreciate the copy-pasta, that was a good read,

  14. 14.

    trollhattan

    November 19, 2016 at 1:14 am

    @Adam L Silverman:
    In her case, I doubt it. The tiny thing was a guard at Rikers and would have relished taking on a Trump. Not that plenty aren’t saying “Aw, forget it,”

  15. 15.

    Adam L Silverman

    November 19, 2016 at 1:17 am

    @trollhattan: Okay, just checking.

  16. 16.

    Mnemosyne

    November 19, 2016 at 1:28 am

    @MisterForkbeard:

    When Dick Cheney gets a warmer reception than you do …

    I saw it was on the #HamiltonBroadway Facebook page, but I was on the train so I didn’t watch it.

    It turns out I get motion sick on trains. I had no idea, but it kind of sucked. I think it was partly because I was walking around a lot, but ugh. I am now safely ensconced in my Union Square hotel. I’m getting a lot of street noise, but that doesn’t usually bother me. We’ll see what it’s like after closing time.

    And $12.99 a day for wi-fi? Highway robbery! Good thing I have unlimited data.

  17. 17.

    Tissue Thin Pseudonym

    November 19, 2016 at 1:29 am

    First snowstorm of the year. I’ve got alarms going off all over the state of Minnesota.

  18. 18.

    Tissue Thin Pseudonym

    November 19, 2016 at 1:30 am

    @Mnemosyne:

    It turns out I get motion sick on trains.

    Try riding in the upper deck as you cross the Dakotas.

  19. 19.

    Adam L Silverman

    November 19, 2016 at 1:31 am

    @Mnemosyne: Well watch it now. We’re waiting for the report…

  20. 20.

    Steeplejack (tablet)

    November 19, 2016 at 1:35 am

    @jk:

    Link or at least a mention of the source?

  21. 21.

    Mnemosyne

    November 19, 2016 at 1:37 am

    @Adam L Silverman:

    I have the link from Facebook, if it helps. It’s a very simple speech, but clearly heartfelt.

  22. 22.

    Adam L Silverman

    November 19, 2016 at 1:39 am

    @Mnemosyne: Thanks for the link.

  23. 23.

    Thoroughly Pizzled

    November 19, 2016 at 1:40 am

    What lessons would Mike Pence glean from Hamilton? That John Laurens deserved to die? That Jefferson was right about slavery?

  24. 24.

    MisterForkbeard

    November 19, 2016 at 1:42 am

    @Thoroughly Pizzled: To not show up to an event where literally everyone hates you? :P

  25. 25.

    jk

    November 19, 2016 at 1:45 am

    @Steeplejack (tablet):

    My bad

    ‘Hamilton’ Broadway Cast Addresses Mike Pence in Audience: ‘Work on Behalf of All of Us’
    https://www.yahoo.com/music/hamilton-broadway-cast-addresses-mike-pence-audience-behalf-044349680.html

  26. 26.

    Mnemosyne

    November 19, 2016 at 1:45 am

    @Tissue Thin Pseudonym:

    I was on the upper deck the whole ride — that probably didn’t help.

  27. 27.

    Adam L Silverman

    November 19, 2016 at 1:46 am

    @jk: Unfortunately he’d already left. He didn’t stay long from the reporting.

  28. 28.

    Major Major Major Major

    November 19, 2016 at 1:53 am

    @Mnemosyne: Welcome to the land of fog and ghosts.

  29. 29.

    Mnemosyne

    November 19, 2016 at 1:55 am

    @Major Major Major Major:

    The ghosts here are quite noisy. And there appears to be a cablecar that goes directly past my window, but I can’t see it.

    Is it worth buying a transit card at Walgreens, or is it better to just use my credit card at the BART station?

  30. 30.

    Mary G

    November 19, 2016 at 1:56 am

    @MisterForkbeard: Congratulations on your 10-day-old Forkbeard.

  31. 31.

    Major Major Major Major

    November 19, 2016 at 1:59 am

    @Mnemosyne: I don’t think Walgreens has a discount. For Muni I’d just get cash? Muni and BART don’t take each others’ payments unless you get a Clipper card but those cost $3 or something up front.

    ETA: Muni is $2.25 so get quarters! Cable cars (not the ones that run on Market but the real ones) are extra.

  32. 32.

    Mary G

    November 19, 2016 at 2:00 am

    @Thoroughly Pizzled: Politics ain’t beanbag. At least Tim Kaine isn’t going to challenge him to a duel.

  33. 33.

    James Powell

    November 19, 2016 at 2:00 am

    @efgoldman:

    We must never forget that the NYT was a major source of groundless charges against Hillary Clinton for over 20 years. During this campaign the NYT was in full “get Hillary” mode for most of the year. The NYT is not a friend to truth or decency or good government or anything else Democrats and progressives are interested in. We should never let them forget it either.

  34. 34.

    Mnemosyne

    November 19, 2016 at 2:04 am

    @Major Major Major Major:

    I’m hoping to take Muni to KitTea tomorrow, but I’ll be taking BART to Oakland Airport. Hopefully the front desk has change for my $20. If not, I guess I’m buying a pack of gum at Walgreens on my way.

  35. 35.

    Major Major Major Major

    November 19, 2016 at 2:11 am

    @Mnemosyne: Or a very expensive Muni ticket.

  36. 36.

    MisterForkbeard

    November 19, 2016 at 2:20 am

    @Mary G: Minibeard. So far beardless, but lots of dark hair on her head. This surprised us: Her older sister just turned two, and she’s just now getting a real set of blonde hair.

  37. 37.

    Mnemosyne

    November 19, 2016 at 2:27 am

    @MisterForkbeard:

    Don’t believe the people who tell you it will all fall out. My niece was born (almost) 17 years ago with a full head of hair and she never lost any of it. Her first haircut was at 6 months old.

  38. 38.

    Comrade Scrutinizer

    November 19, 2016 at 2:30 am

    Hamilton was just Bannon trolling us. Create a distraction, focus anger and dissension on trivia while other things happen and are ignored. Standard playbook.

  39. 39.

    MisterForkbeard

    November 19, 2016 at 2:31 am

    @Mnemosyne: Yeah, I think this stuff will stick.

    Incidentally, my parents tell me that my brother was born with a forehead beard that took 3-4 months to fall out, so apparently we’re into weird baby hair in my family.

  40. 40.

    Adam L Silverman

    November 19, 2016 at 2:34 am

    @Mary G: Technically that’s forkstubble.

  41. 41.

    Anne Laurie

    November 19, 2016 at 2:57 am

    @Thoroughly Pizzled:

    What lessons would Mike Pence glean from Hamilton?

    Exactly what he expected to ‘learn’, when someone bought him the tickets — that New Yorkers have always been icky perverts and immigrants, who live to abuse the laws of God and mock the godly Real Citizens upon which they paricitise.

    What, you thought he was there for the hippity-hop music?

  42. 42.

    low-tech cyclist

    November 19, 2016 at 6:33 am

    Two comments inspired by “Lord of the Dance” video:

    1) Singing the “Lord of the Dance” lyrics to the very la-la-la tune of “Simple Gifts” continues to be an abomination. (I learned the song to a very different tune, one that matches the lyrics much better. No, I don’t know its name, if it has one.)

    2) But the verses of “Lord of the Dance” can be sung to Warren Zevon’s “Excitable Boy”, and they work a hell of a lot better with that than with “Simple Gifts.”

    Well, I danced for scribes and the Pharisees,
    Excitable boy, they all said
    But they would not dance and they would not follow me
    Excitable boy, they all said,
    Well, I’m just an excitable boy.

    Now, isn’t that a lot better?

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