Monday Overnight Open Thread - August 4, 2025 [Doof]

Howdy Hordelings! You've waited all day for it, and now it's here! The Monday night ONT is on time and on the money. What money, you ask? Not sure. Maybe there's some loose change around here somewhere. Come on in and see what you can find!

Cool Gizmo

The 3rd one might not be cold by the time you get to it - but this is pretty kewl!

Guys…? 🍻 pic.twitter.com/8GMIuckPn0

— OneToothTe𝕏an (@OneToothTeXan) August 3, 2025

Having Fun At Work

Video has been around a while, but it's always fun to watch

This is a dude who loves his job 😂 pic.twitter.com/6efO7wMBfZ

— Dudes Posting Their W’s (@DudespostingWs) August 4, 2025

Free Pizza!

Just kidding. Kinda. Cool story about kindness.

Minnesota Pizza Shop’s Dumpster Discovery Inspires Wave Of Kindness

What started as a troubling discovery behind a small pizza shop in Minnesota has turned into a beautiful example of compassion and community.

On July 29, Heights Pizza Man in Columbia Heights, just north of Minneapolis, shared a heartfelt post on Facebook after realizing people had been eating out of their dumpster.

Rather than responding with frustration, Kolstad extended an open hand. He encouraged anyone in need of food to simply ask—no questions, no judgment. For those too embarrassed, he offered an alternative: leave a note, and they’d quietly set aside extra food or small cheese pizzas near the back door, away from view.

Check out the whole story, which includes a video. Sure, this type of kindness can be abused by jerks. But you gotta appreciate the heart of givers.

She's Got Legs!

No, this isn't a ZZ Top segment. Our Hordeling friend "neverenoughcaffeine" suggested we take a look at Myrtle Corbin.

Josephine Myrtle Corbin (May 12, 1868 – May 6, 1928 ) was an American sideshow performer born as a dipygus. This referred to the fact that she had two separate pelvises side by side from the waist down, as a result of her body axis splitting as it developed. Each of her smaller inner legs was paired with one of her outer legs. She was said to be able to move her inner legs, but they were too weak for walking.

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She died in Cleburne, Texas, on May 6, 1928. Her casket was covered in concrete and various family members kept watch until it was fully cured. This was to prevent grave robbers from stealing her corpse. Several medical practitioners and private collectors offered financial compensation for her corpse.

Very interesting. Have any of you ever heard of her before? I had not.

Thanks to NEC for the content suggestion!

DJ Doof - This Date in Music History Version
from thisdayinmusic.com

On this date in 2022: American soul singer Sam Gooden died from a heart attack at the age of 87. He was a member of The Impressions (along with Curtis Mayfield)

On this date in 2007: US singer, songwriter Lee Hazlewood died of cancer, in his home near Las Vegas aged 78. Hazlewood wrote and produced many of Nancy Sinatra's most famous hits, including 'These Boots Were Made For Walkin'

Born in this date in 1962: Paul Reynolds, A Flock Of Seagulls

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