Overnight Open Thread (5-8-2012)

In a feat of organization so intricate and smoothly coordinated that it could've only happened at the HQ, I'll be providing you another thrilling, if abbreviated, ONT tonight.

At least Slublog was kind enough to provide some content.

First, 14 photographs that shatter your image of famous people:

It's a little known fact that Fred Rogers had just been told Dick Lugar won his first term in the senate when that picture was taken. Seemed appropriate.

Drew has been chronicling the lousy names the Navy has been choosing for ships here lately. CDR Salamander reports on one they got right:

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today the next Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer (DDG) will be named the USS Thomas Hudner. Thomas J. Hudner Jr., a naval aviator who retired as a captain, received the Medal of Honor from President Harry S. Truman for displaying uncommon valor during an attack on his wingman, the first African American naval aviator to fly in combat, Ensign Jesse L. Brown.

Go read the rest at the link. It sounds like Captain Hudner's flight suit likely had to be modified on account of his giant brass balls.

Another day, another SCOAMFy hashtag for conservatives to punk on Twitter. Today's victim: #AskMichelle

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