Sunday Overnight Open Thread - July 13, 2025 [Doof]

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Obligatory Meme Section

Yeah, the ONT had to cover it. Quickly. Then we'll move along.

Another Noteworthy Recent Concert

Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Concert with Black Sabbath Raised $190 Million for Charity

The Prince of Darkness made his official curtain call recently with a benefit concert for Parkinson’s research and children’s hospitals that raised a staggering $190 million.

Featuring a star-studded lineup of heavy metal greats, and culminating in Black Sabbath’s final performance, the concert was livestreamed by millions around the world after tickets for the Birmingham show sold out in just 16 minutes.

The concert took place on July 5. Coverage:

Variety - Black Sabbath Reunites for Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance, Joined by Metallica, GNR, Steven Tyler and Other Hard Rock All-Stars

People - Proceeds for the show benefited Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorn Children's Hospice

The ONT could only find average quality audience recordings of the performance, so instead here's a video that didn't make the cut for last week's Live Aid anniversary section

Fun Stuff

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— Crazy Clips (@crazyclips_) July 17, 2025

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— kira 👾 (@kirawontmiss) July 16, 2025

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— Community Notes & Violations (@CNviolations) July 14, 2025

'Ette Couture (Courtesy of Piper)

It's that time of the week - when we turn the ONT over to our good friend Piper for a bit. Here's this week's fashion pr0n.

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From Corsets to Catalogues

We were blessed with great ONTs this week, but one in particular stood out- we gathered ‘round, discussing the stores we’d resurrect if we could—Sears, Montgomery Ward, those names that whisk you back to simpler days. The real magic came flipping through their Christmas catalogs, glossy pages stuffed with toys, gadgets, and, of course, the underwear ads that had us blushing and dreaming. Staring at lacy bras in Sears’ spreads, we’d imagine ourselves all grown up and glamorous, or maybe with someone all grown up and glamorous. That nostalgia sparked this week’s ‘Ette Couture, a stroll through the history of lingerie brands, especially the bra.

Lingerie, from the French linge for linen, started as humble undergarments. Around 2000 BCE, Minoan gals wrapped themselves in apodesmo, cloth bands to hold or hide the bust. Roman ladies had strophium, tying up for chariot races or just to feel put-together. By the 1500s, corsets ruled, squeezing waists and propping up chests with whalebone or metal, chasing that perfect hourglass look, comfort be darned. These were one-offs, stitched by hand, no brand names yet. Then, in 1893, Marie Tucek’s “breast supporter” brought cups and straps, whispering of the bras to come.

The modern bra sashayed in around 1914 when Mary Phelps Jacob, aka Caresse Crosby, whipped up a soft, breezy number from handkerchiefs and ribbon. World War I sealed the deal—steel from corsets went to tanks, so women began to embrace bras. Brands sprang up like daisies. Vanity Fair (1919) was like that reliable friend, crafting everyday bras. Maidenform (1922) stole our hearts in the ‘30s with A-B-C-D cup sizing, making bras fit like a dream—well, almost. Even back then, sizing was a puzzle, and today, they say 80% of us are still squeezing into the wrong size, thanks to brands measuring every which way.

In the ‘20s, Maidenform’s bras flattened chests for the flapper vibe. By the ‘30s, curves were back, and bras played up the bust, just like the models in those Montgomery Ward pages some of you would sneak peeks. The ‘40s and ‘50s cranked the glamour to eleven with bullet bras, those pointy wonders Marilyn Monroe made iconic. Triumph (around since 1886, but bra-big by the ‘30s) rolled out molded cups in the ‘60s, smooth and comfy, ruling Europe’s lingerie racks. Frederick’s of Hollywood (1947) was the naughty cousin, with bold, sexy bras that screamed pin-up fantasy. Wonderbra (1964) hit later, its push-up magic blowing up in the 90s, promising cleavage that turned heads.

The ‘70s and ‘80s made lingerie a showstopper. The first sports bra, the Jogbra (1977), was introduced. Victoria’s Secret (1977) burst in, thanks to Roy Raymond, who wanted lingerie shopping to feel fancy. Their ‘95 fashion show turned bras into pure spectacle. Hanky Panky (1977) charmed with stretchy lace bras, so soft you forgot you were wearing them, but their one-size-fits-most really meant it didn’t fit anyone well. La Perla, from Italy, (1954) was the fancy aunt, weaving silk and lace into bras that cost a fortune and still do, but they are very pretty.

From ancient bands to corsets, and handkerchiefs to Italian dazzle, lingerie brands have stitched a story across centuries. As we close those catalog pages, we hold tight to the nostalgia- and the giggles.

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Thank you, Piper - who woulda thought that YOU would be the one who would make this a bewb thread?!!

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