Come for the politics, stay for the snark.

These days, even the boring Republicans are nuts.

Prediction: the gop will rethink its strategy of boycotting future committees.

I’m starting to think Jesus may have made a mistake saving people with no questions asked.

Not rolling over. fuck you, make me.

Come on, man.

A norm that restrains only one side really is not a norm – it is a trap.

He wakes up lying, and he lies all day.

Sitting here in limbo waiting for the dice to roll

This has so much WTF written all over it that it is hard to comprehend.

The lights are all blinking red.

Anyone who bans teaching American history has no right to shape America’s future.

We are builders in a constant struggle with destroyers. keep building.

The current Supreme Court is a dangerous, rogue court.

Too often we confuse noise with substance. too often we confuse setbacks with defeat.

Everything is totally normal and fine!!!

They were going to turn on one another at some point. It was inevitable.

Celebrate the fucking wins.

America is going up in flames. The NYTimes fawns over MAGA celebrities. No longer a real newspaper.

We can show the world that autocracy can be defeated.

Speaker Mike Johnson is a vile traitor to the House and the Constitution.

You know it’s bad when the Project 2025 people have to create training videos on “How To Be Normal”.

Nancy smash is sick of your bullshit.

People are weird.

My years-long effort to drive family and friends away has really paid off this year.

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From the New York Botanical Garden’s 2024 orchid show, a fashion-inspired celebration of all things orchids.

Compared to last year, this year’s show had half the number of orchids and quite a few mannequins. Loved the orchids (look for them in an upcoming Garden Chat), quite meh on the rest. I mean, if you are going to be all artsy and have your mannequin wear plant pants, at least use orchids rather than succulents. What do you think, is the fashion part a hit or a miss?

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The grand entrance display.

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What is with the rain coat?

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How old am I that I found the tunnel (18s YT short) to be the best part of the show?

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I like koi fish as much as the next person but I’m puzzled by whatever is going on here.

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Not a lot of orchids but, still, the designer made an effort.

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The center piece in the grand hall. The back of the dress was all orchids, very nice. Here’s a full view (2:10 min YT clip)

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At least there are some orchids in the vicinity of this display.

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New fashion rule: Plant pants at an orchid show should be orchids.

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This I liked, except for what almost happened. I’m facing the display, admiring it, when I hear a guy behind me say “Oh, look at the wondering jew!” I, of course, pivot reflexively and give him a not so nice look. Luckily, I realized just in time that he was talking about the display, and managed to avoid an embarrassing incident. I also learned the name of a cute plant.

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Last, but not least, a Ms. Froggy with a grass vest.

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29Comments

  1. 1.

    pat

    Looks like I can be first because I am in Austria and it’s noon here, but WTF?  Bizarre…..

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    The Kropenhagen Interpretation

    Not having read the post and looked only at the pictures, I assume the Met Gala has gone too far this time…

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    pat

    It’s the blank faces and the nude bodies that look strange to me.  And this should be showing off the vegetation?

    Maybe you had to be there…..

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    The Kropenhagen Interpretation

    @pat: I gotta admit, I like the pastel floral pants. I might wear that if it were, in any way, practical.

    And that skirt makes a nice birdbath.

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    Rachel Bakes

    Orchid show at NYBG I imagine. I think I’m glad we missed it this year. Those are…peculiar

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    ema

    @pat:

    I was there and I didn’t get it. And, I agree, some of the displays were inappropriate for a family show.

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    ema

    Forgot to mention, I hid a BJ Easter egg in the full walk video (20:25 min YT video). It’s right at the start of the video and I believe it is a BJ first.

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    J.

    Yeah, no. I used to enjoy going to the Orchid Show when we lived in the area, but I think the NYBG missed the mark here. Thanks for sharing!

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    eclare

    @ema:

    Wow I started that video and my dog started whining.  I thought the music was lovely, but I had to stop.

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    The Kropenhagen Interpretation

    @Baud: Horse man will haunt my dreams

    Have you seen the movie Sorry to Bother You(?) Excellent movie.

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    WaterGirl

    Really appreciate the slices of life you share with us.  This one is surely kind of odd.  Was this covered in the media at all?  I would love to know how it was received.

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    Betty

    The center piece looks very much like the Carnival costumes they design for the annual Queen Show. Since this is the Nature Island, there are lots of either flowers or sea creatures featured.

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    Madeleine

    I thought the theme for this orchid show sounded dim and decided to skip it. Thanks for confirming that decision. Sheesh.

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