Since there is a void to fill the all consuming content maw of this site I decided to start a new, maybe one-off, feature to sacrifice to the well of the internet gods. So now, the first installment of Subscribe Now!
Hats Off Entertainment
This is a youtube channel I have subscribed to for quite a few years now. Think maybe it was recommended to me because I watch a lot of film channels and I kept searching to see what results came up for ‘The Hat and The Hair’. Around the same time The Hat Historian had been recommended to me I think. I believe it is a one man show. Given my proclivities it could be either about film, Transformers or how to purchase Catholic school girls. It’s the first one.
His regular feature is ‘Almost Cult Classics’, those films that a smaller subset of people love or in his opinion deserve more love. He has also delved into classic comedy, like the three stooges. Another recurring theme recently has been how films could have been different by exploring how different the script was from a final film and deleted scenes.
The reason I picked this channel for this first article was his latest video. He covered a show I did not remember at all, but I have seen mentioned here. Granted, you are on the whole old ass people and I am but an elderly Millennial. This show first aired when I was 3 and most of you were having kids or grandkids already, 1986. Through this video I learned why I wouldn’t even have seen it then, it aired opposite Mr. Belvedere, and my dad being a Brewers fan had to support Uke, so we watched that show.
What show am I rambling on about long enough to hopefully engage you and entice you to watch the video and support a youtuber I happen to like? Sledge Hammer!
I must have been drinking in some bar when that was on.
Yeah, I have no memory of it. Which is very unusual for my teen shut-in years.
Good Ol’ Sledge Hammer! I remember that.
Same. Fondly (in a silly way).
Sledge Hammer! was underrated. I remember watching it when it was broadcast.
OT – Vox thinks it’s clever.
“What happens when originalism favors liberals?”
https://www.vox.com/politics/474923/supreme-court-second-amendment-guns-wolford-lopez
Fuck Vox.
It’s not chaos. If it goes back to the Supreme Court they should just quote the second amendment and eliminate all the gun laws. All of them.
Historically, certain people with certain characteristics have been excluded from public places.
We will just pass a law that unless I affirmatively let them in these public places they are forbidden from entering.
It seems like Vox is quietly giving the nod to baring Jews and gays from public accommodations…
Tonio is intrigued by the idea of bare gays in public accommodations….
Another way of saying “it’s remarkable how many activist judges want to legislate from the bench.”
Gun laws don’t really matter. Each state can decide if they want to follow them, and then their governor can go on TV and say “Fuck the ATF, you’re not welcome here”. That’s how it works right?
Montana Firearms Freedom Act haz a sad.
OK, not completely the same thing but close enough for government work.
I suspect that Archer was heavily influenced by Sledge Hammer.
I can see that. Never thought about it that way, however.
I won’t subscribe to Vox.
You can use “Reading Mode” in most chrome-based browsers to get around it.
(Cont’d)
“It’s one year of data so far,” King said. “So we need to see the extent to which this trend sustains.”
Solar power generation jumped 34%, pushing it past hydroelectric power, with zero-carbon emitting energy sources now supplying 42% of American power, Rhodium found. It will be interesting to see what happens as the Trump administration ends solar and wind subsidies and discourages their use, King said.
“The economic case for adding renewables is quite strong still,” King said. “This stuff is cost-competitive in a lot of places. Try as they might, this administration can’t alter the fundamental economics of this stuff.”
Before the Trump administration took office, the Rhodium team projected that in 2035 U.S. greenhouse gas emissions would have fallen between 38% and 56% compared to 2005 levels, King said. Now, the projected pollution drop is expected to be about one-third less, he calculated.
If you ignore a few costs here and there, and leave out the carbon footprint of production and retirement, you can tweak the assumptions in the model to show exactly what you’re looking for.
zero-carbon emitting energy sources now supplying 42% of American power
That sounds like bullshit.
It is complete bullshit.
So is “alter the fundamental economics of this stuff”.
If the fundamental economics require massive subsidies, your thesis is kind of shot to shit.
According to the EIA that’s about right if you include nuclear and hydroelectric.
https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=427&t=3
Why do I suspect they downplay the ~ 20% of nuclear power that makes up that 42%…
I wonder if they are going off “nameplate” capacity for wind and solar, or actual production, which is typically 1/3 or less of nameplate. A “3GW” solar farm in a favorable location will probably produce around 1GW over time.
Longtime climate change activist Bill McKibben said bluntly: “It’s so incredibly stupid that the U.S. is going backwards on this stuff.”
Now I feel shame.
You *should* feel shame, but for your refusal to thread properly. :-p
If it’s such a slam-dunk, we don’t need the state’s thumb on the scale.
You can use “Reading Mode” in most chrome-based browsers to get around it.
If the Duck Duck Go browser has reading mode I haven’t found it. I don’t care enough about what they think at Vox, or the Atlantic, or [“news” site X] to juggle browsers.
A Final Message From Scott Adams
https://x.com/ScottAdamsSays/status/2011116140626657458?s=20
I saw he passed. He had great insights into life.
I tuned in this morning and heard that read live. I was a big fan, I read his books and spent many hours listening to his live stream. X is awash in tribute, as it should be. But of course the usual rags are already insulting him.
I changed my Facebook profile pic to a Scott Adams mug. Let’s see how many angry morons I have as friends.
Dont read what People magazine had put out then…
https://people.com/scott-adams-dead-dilbert-creator-was-68-11882012
I mean, you could just said the man died.
I saw that one. But this part is funny: “Dilbert was dropped by numerous newspapers and its distributor after his comments. He continued to publish Dilbert online. ”
No mention that he rebranded it as “Dilbert Reborn”, sold it directly to people online, and made more money that way than he did from newspapers. That’s the best part.
WELP, Pascal’s wager is alive and well.
To be clear, that was not a jab. If it brought him peace, that’s good.
If it’s such a slam-dunk, we don’t need the state’s thumb on the scale.
If the government stops putting a gun to your head to “nudge” you toward better behavior that is exactly the same thing as “putting restrictions” on that behavior.
From the retired thread:
I have no doubt that Brother Keith is dirty.
So I Pam Bondi or he would already have been arrested.
So…I’ve seen some rumblings, maybe just the rumor mill, that Trump isn’t real happy with Bondi’s performance so far.
If so, probably with good reason. I doubt that any cabinet post requires a dizzying intellect, but it would require some administrative and task-management ability. Pam doesn’t seem to have much of either.
(That, or her administration is being frustrated by incompetents and time-wasters in her own organization, which is a problem that Trump could have solved, but didn’t want to.)
https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-has-complained-about-pam-bondi-repeatedly-to-aides-fd424df3?st=yTiiUr&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
His COS is her best friend or something. That was the rumor why Bondi wasn’t shitcanned with that stupid binders stunt
This surprises no one.
If that’s true (that its on tape), I would think you could get an indictment in a few days.
I’ve about given up on Anyone Who Matters being held to account for their crimes.
Because they won’t be. A few big heads will be tried and convicted, but anyone of any consequence will move on to another grift.
I liked “Sledge Hammer”. Thanks CPRM!
Same. Nice trip down memory lane
I ‘member, good times, and we had urethane wheels!
Robert Barnes and the Duran guys – all over the place. Trump’s transformation into a neo-con, the absurdity of the Maduro case, Iran, etc.
https://rumble.com/v749irq-regime-change-escalator-w-robert-barnes-live.html
Somebody needs to start “The Libertarian Lego Hour” and “Action Figure Corner”
It looks like a NJ plate. Do you think I can fix her?
https://x.com/ClownWorld/status/2010791902791295015?s=20
No.
I dunno. Do you have a sturdy leather belt, and immunity from prosecution for domestic violence ?
Is she blowing off some steam after her latest ICE protest…?
Maybe next time he’ll think before he cheats…
LOL Sheldon.
*golf clap*
I bet she’s single.
Well, now she is.
Might have a new girlfriend if she was charged and arrested…IYKWIM
Unveiled
“Our new testing livery celebrates Detroit’s design heritage and the power of the global Cadillac Formula 1 team, while keeping our design secrets under wraps,” said Reuss. “The Barcelona test is just the beginning — we can’t wait to share our official race livery with fans around the world next month.”
Cadillac’s definitive 2026 race livery will be unveiled on 8 February during a high-profile, half-time Superbowl ad, ahead of the official start of pre-season testing in Bahrain.
“Debuting our race livery during a globally televised championship broadcast challenges convention and brings Cadillac Formula 1 to a global audience,” said Cadillac F1 CEO Dan Towriss. “Paired with this special-edition testing livery designed by the GM Design studios, we’re honoring automotive heritage while looking ahead as we build toward the 2026 season.”
At least it’s not (fully) electric.
Thanks for the bailout USA!
Fuck yeah, Caddy F1
Do you think I can fix her?
She needs a ladder.
Just sleep with one eye open, gripping your pillow tight.
More Minnesoda fraud! At least this time it isn’t being committed by Somalis (I think).
I’d bet cash money that anyone investigating these grants to install charging stations (and windmills/solar farms/etc) would discover that they are just as fraudulent as day cares.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/12/05/congress-ev-chargers-billions-00129996
I’m sure plenty of consultants were paid.
Rather funny this just popped up in my X feed.
Korean Air has added a “ramyeon library” instant noodle self-service station to its newly renovated Prestige Lounge at Incheon Airport
https://x.com/koryodynasty/status/2010899129111888173?s=20
Bessant says 10% of the Federal Budget. Elon says over 20%. Lose are probably still low estimates. DOGE was never allowed near Agriculture, Defense, or the Fed where the big money disappears.
I agree. I’m saying AT LEAST 25%, maybe even 50%.
https://www.military.com/feature/2025/12/24/pentagon-fails-eighth-audit-eyes-2028-turnaround.html
Does that even include black budget items? I guarantee the fraud would boggle the mind.
Stockton identified 25% waste at DOD at beginning of Reagan admin. Nothing was done.
They did something!
They increased the amount of waste.
I assume in the end there is one guy working productively and the rest is fraud
I can relate to that guy, whoever he is.
Only an hour! Meanwhile, in my gas car I’m 65+ miles ahead before you even get out on the road.
Who the fuck buys something you know you can’t use, and then complains that you can’t use it? These people knew charging infrastructure was shit when they bought the cars, yet still complain that the charging infrastructure is shit.
Go step on a rake on your own time.
Nimble startup culture
“When a team is established, you might have one or two people join, and then it’s quite easy for them to pick up on the values that the team has,” Lowdon added. “Whereas the other week, we had nearly 50 people joining in one week. It’s a bigger challenge, but we spend a lot of time working on mission, vision and values. We communicate them very clearly to everybody.
“And we hire people based on values and not on ability, because you can teach ability, but it’s difficult to teach values.”
Right. See you on the grid.
Values is a subset of ability. If you can get shit done you tend to be honest and open.
Commie values means you suck at everything.
Ded thred thoughts:
Professional degree programs are named in statute but are not limited to those named ones. Ed Dept is proposing to limit to the statute named ones. So chiropractor quacks get full grift but fuck PA’s and NP’s (with full script writing powers).
I hate everyone involved in the ice related circus. Also fuck GWB for DHS and the agency reorgs.
So I’ve got that interview set up in two weeks as a transcriptionist in/at the Child Abuse Unit/Sex Offense Unit | Investigations Division; Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department. It’s certainly interesting, but the (likely) pay, location and seriousness doesn’t sound like the greatest Life Jump at the moment. My Voca Rehab dude knew someone in the department a bit back, but he informed me today he talked again with Allied Solutions’ nearby branch and what they’re currently looking for. I have a meeting with him tomorrow and he’s gonna share. That seems a safer (not re: police and criminals) fit and I reckon the pros far outweigh the IMPD.
I say this knowing very little about Allied at the moment, so I’m kinda pissing upward in the wind, predicting how I can best moisturize my face. I hope i don’t have one of those streams where it forks into the bowl, with guesswork machinations to get a proper spiral. Maybe I could ask Aaron Rodgers ’bout that. He’s free today.
A funny story in the works. Pup needs taken out cuz he’s afraid of the twice-monthly maids who come. (Yuck, on so many levels. Except Peabody. He’s cool.)
I can imagine that transcribing all that human depravity would be a burden on one’s soul.
a soul is a luxury in the modern world
Glibertarians have no soul.
You’re thinking of gingers, Ted.
Working the floor in a slaughterhouse that specializes in veal would be less soul crushing.
Yeah, at least veal is good to eat. You can’t eat child molesters, and even if you could, I doubt you’d want to…
“I can imagine that transcribing all that human depravity would be a burden on one’s soul.” <– I'm more worried about parking after the commute and having a back-up 'clean piss' plan. (I already *have* the fake piss. Keeping the tiny vial with me is no biggie, but that pocket's where my tiny lighter lives!)
(I'm not entirely sure I have a soul, actually. Not a 'recent' development, but there are a few emotions I feel my brain has never processed 'correctly.' (Anger is a BIG one I'm not sure I know how to feel. A few others.))
I think the job's stress would be directly related to my proximity to the victims. If I were *in* the same room, that might just be a tad-bit awkward. But if it's 'just' listening, I honestly don't predict a problem on that wavelength. (One of my favorite Iron Rules pops up quite nicely here: The less ya know about something, the easier it looks. <– I've sold many on that one.)
'Twould be interesting, no foolin'. But it wouldn't be hard for the possible Allied opportunities to *not* trump a gig to commute to sex-abuse focused police work for maybe ~$19/hr. *bewildered, but optimistic shrug*
you don’t hate the media enough
https://x.com/micsolana/status/2011137782174089242
I mean, I’m at the point now where I don’t stop when reporters cross the street in front of me. I’m not sure how I could hate them more while staying out of prison…
Disgusting.
I posted up what People put out. It was obvious now that was in their chat to put out when the day came.
You have enemies? Good, that means you’ve done something with your life.
– Churchill paraphrased
SCIENCE
“Levels of microplastics in human brains may be rapidly rising” was the shocking headline reporting a widely covered study in February. The analysis, published in a top-tier journal and covered by the Guardian, said there was a rising trend in micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in brain tissue from dozens of postmortems carried out between 1997 and 2024.
However, by November, the study had been challenged by a group of scientists with the publication of a “Matters arising” letter in the journal. In the formal, diplomatic language of scientific publishing, the scientists said: “The study as reported appears to face methodological challenges, such as limited contamination controls and lack of validation steps, which may affect the reliability of the reported concentrations.”
One of the team behind the letter was blunt. “The brain microplastic paper is a joke,” said Dr Dušan Materić, at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research in Germany. “Fat is known to make false-positives for polyethylene. The brain has [approximately] 60% fat.” Materić and his colleagues suggested rising obesity levels could be an alternative explanation for the trend reported in the study.
Materić said: “That paper is really bad, and it is very explainable why it is wrong.” He thinks there are serious doubts over “more than half of the very high impact papers” reporting microplastics in biological tissue.
Plastics bad. Be afraid.
may be
Or may not be.
Mr. McGuire: I want to say one word to you. Just one word.
Benjamin: Yes, sir.
Mr. McGuire: Are you listening?
Benjamin: Yes, I am.
Mr. McGuire: Plastics.
Benjamin: Exactly how do you mean?
Mr. McGuire: There’s a great future in plastics. Think about it. Will you think about it?
i wonder how much disease all the plastic stuff prevents compared to microplastic damage… I have to assume plastic packaging reduced a bunch of contamination.
More and more people today are fatheads. This is news?
“from dozens of postmortems carried out between 1997 and 2024.” <– DOZENS. Less than a hundred, but a decimal point above 12. Over 27 years. Of the most complicated organ or 'machine' humans are aware of. And really don't know too much about, frankly. Yuh huh.
I wanna snort whatever ultra-sciency stuff they were linin' out in the lab. That's good shit. (Pro-tip: Finely mince and dehydrate. A chunk o' lobe up your nostril's hard to loosen. (But helluva hawk if you're crafty. Get some distance with that loogie. Go through a few corpses in private before ya show it off at a party. That's how ya get a VIP to the best Cocktail Parties.)
SCOTUS trans cases today.
I’m sorry, who exactly was that lawyer representing?
The lawyer was throwing post-puberty trans under the bus in hopes of saving his pre-puberty trans.
Bold strategy, Cotton…
Imagine getting shot in Minneapolis in mid winter and dying instantly in your nice warm car instead of bleeding out contemplatively in the snow
I will never understand women
https://x.com/FrenlyOfficer/status/2010545748702564417
I have to assume plastic packaging reduced a bunch of contamination.
That’s irrelevant.
The weatherman said it would be sunny today, but it’s not. I am outraged.
You should ask to speak to the manager.
Try following the weatherman around and recording him. Or maybe jump in front of his car!
The lawyer was throwing post-puberty trans under the bus in hopes of saving his pre-puberty trans.
Gibberish in, gibberish out.
I didn’t think this issue could get any more stupid.
Reason 1,001 I’ll never be fluent
https://x.com/shinobu_books/status/2011001985210990874
I’ve never even heard kanai or nyobo. The others I have. For my own wife I use tsuma. Also these only apply to your own “in group”.
For example another person would refer to my wife as okusan and not tsuma.
I won’t be around for the afternoon links, so I’ll post this here.
Rand Paul on Joe Rogan.
I found some timestamps for topics in the comments. It looks like about two hours on the Rona Panic with the remainder on immigration.
Cool. I will listen to it later today.
I was about to out his dad’s book, “Liberty Defined” into the reading pile.
The Bro can rest easy, Tomlin’s reign of
terrorslightly-above average-ness is over.Try following the weatherman around and recording him. Or maybe jump in front of his car!
I could smash his taillights. That would learn him.