In 4016, religious scholars could be delivering sermons on the origins of Festivus and it would feel just as real to them as Christmas feels to Christians today. Plus, there will be video evidence. I am exceptionally cranky today. The counters came, and of fucking course they were cut wrong, and they were supposed to …
Pestivus Parade Redux (Open Thread)
AUTHOR’S NOTE: I originally published this absolutely true story here at Balloon Juice a little over three years ago. In the spirit of the season, and as we contemplate our country being overrun by a ravenous horde of vermin in a metaphorical sense, I thought I’d rerun it. My sister and I discussed the incident …
Friday Morning Open Thread: Holiday Dreams
He couldn't wait for me to finish setting this up. pic.twitter.com/HDTn9vmJoZ — Schooley (@Rschooley) December 18, 2016 “Oh, like you’ve never dreamed of going Godzilla on the whole JOYFUL HOLIDAY SPIRITZ schtick.” Speaking of widespread destruction, the Washington Post gives James Comey an early Xmas gift: … Justice officials laid out a number of arguments …
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Late Night Open Thread: “He’s Very Aesthetic” — The Cosplay Cabinet
Trump rejects John Bolton not because he's deranged but because he has a mustache. You can't make this up. https://t.co/nimhTU60U4 pic.twitter.com/hjQHsu0Q4m — Jonathan Chait (@jonathanchait) December 22, 2016 “Cosplay” (costume play) is a Japanese popcult term for dressing up like one’s favorite fantasy character. President-Asterisk Trump is cosplaying as a celebrity president, and it seems …
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Open Thread: Just What Trump’s Heartland Fans Secretly Wanted
.@BorisEP announces the Radio City Rockettes will be performing at Trump inauguration https://t.co/YNhanuh7AM — CNN Newsroom (@CNNnewsroom) December 22, 2016 Mormon Tabernacle Choir to perform at inauguration, presumably after going to dinner w/ Trump to apologize for not supporting him more. — Eric D. Snider! (@EricDSnider) December 22, 2016 … Holiday television “staples” from the …
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House Update
Almost done with the flooring on the second and third floor. Closets and spare bedroom left on the second floor, quarter round on both floors still not complete. First, the third floor bedrooms: Next, the shower, which is in the process of being grouted: Finally, the second floor hallway, master bedroom, and office (ignore the …
Thursday Evening Open Thread: Never Let Them Forget
Final tally: Clinton won popular vote by 2.86 million, with 48.1% of vote to Trump's 46.0%–only slightly better than Dukakis' 45.6% in 1988 — Steven Greenhouse (@greenhousenyt) December 19, 2016 NYT interviews 49 state election authorities: all but Kansas. Finds 1 confirmed case of noncitizen voting, in Oregon https://t.co/O5Kb5cmluO — David Frum (@davidfrum) December 19, …
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