Tuesday Overnight Open Thread (4/8/25)

Quote I

"The fact is ain't none of y'all trying to go and farm right now. Okay, so I'm lying? Raise your hands... You're not. You're not. We done picking cotton. We are. You can't pay us enough to find a plantation." Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX)

Quote II

“Mitch’s vote today — like so much of the last few years of his career — is one of the great acts of political pettiness I’ve ever seen,” Vice President, JD Vance.

What part of following term is unclear, POTUS is the Commander-in-Chief, Former Naval Vice Admiral Chatfield

Details of the Incident

Reports indicate that Vice Admiral Chatfield refused to display pictures of the President of the United States (POTUS) and the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) at NATO Headquarters. Such a decision was viewed as a direct challenge to the authority of the current administration, prompting questions about her loyalty and professionalism as a senior military officer. Further controversy arose during an "all hands" meeting, where Admiral Chatfield allegedly stated, “we will wait them out for four years,” suggesting a lack of support for the current administration and an expectation of a change in leadership within a specific timeframe.

Just how hard is it to suck it up Buttercup? You didn't deserve the position you lost.

This story covers a multitude of Genius Award Winners. But is there a case to be made about criminal convictions and deterrence?

Tourist gets jail time for wandering a little too close to famed Yellowstone attraction

7 days and $40 dollars is a pretty cheap vacation for being a Darwin Challenge Winner.

I suspect the Sexual Perverts and Free Speech haters will be after Pat Condell and yours truly.

He didn't pick up much speed after dropping the trousers. Genius Award Winner.

WAYNE CO., Ky. (WYMT) - A Monticello man was arrested and is facing numerous charges after police say he was found walking naked along a highway.

According to an arrest citation, deputies with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a nude man walking on KY 3286. They located James K. King, who told deputies he was “going to get some pants.” Officers said he appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance and became disorderly, repeatedly kicking the door of a patrol car while being taken to jail.

King is charged with indecent exposure (second degree), public intoxication (controlled substance), and disorderly conduct (second degree).

Science meets The ONT Is Always Looking Out For You^TM

Physics Solves One of Man’s Biggest Problems: Urinal Splashing

Researchers discovered that when urine hits a surface at less than 30 degrees, splashback is reduced by 95% compared to perpendicular impact.
Two new urinal designs—the “Cornucopia” and “Nautilus”—use this critical angle principle to virtually eliminate splashing while improving accessibility.
Widespread adoption could prevent about one million liters of urine from splashing onto floors daily in the US alone, saving substantial cleaning water and resources.

Frontman David Johnanson recently passed.

Our youngest had her blanket. And I mean had HER BLANKET. I completely get the following Tonight's Feel Good Story of The Day.

Community Unites To Reunite Lost Toy Elephant With Tearful Toddler

Today's good news story comes from London, England.

A three-year-old boy in Clapham, south London, has been joyfully reunited with his beloved toy elephant, thanks to the power of social media and a caring local butcher.

Tonight's ONT has been brought to you by Creature Comforts.

Notice: Posted with permission by the Ace Media Empire, Ace Corp, LLC & that rascally Scampydog. No animals including Scampydog were injured in the production of The ONT.

posted by Misanthropic Humanitarian (ONT Cob Emeritus) at 10:00 PM

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