Sunday Overnight Open Thread - August 17, 2025 [Doof]

Howdy Hordelings! Welcome to the somewhat revamped Sunday ONT! Wholesome content, retro content, and the real reason you're here - Piper's fashion stuff - will be regular features on Sundays. Other ONT-worthy stuff will be here to fill the gaps. And the gray boxes aren't going anywhere. So come on in and get to commenting!

Feel Good Story

Teen Workers Saved Their Boss’s Restaurant During Months of Her Absence After Serious Hospital Diagnosis

A family-owned restaurant was saved by a gaggle of teenagers after the owner’s wife fell into a coma.

From Hudson, Minnesota comes the story of the team at the heart of Urban Olive & Vine, and their dedication to a woman they’d come to know and love, Carol Trainer.

Along with husband Chad, Carol founded the restaurant and recruited from the 14-18 year-old-age bracket, enjoying the opportunity to pass on critical work experience, and life experience besides, to the “sponge”-like minds of the eager recruits.

But the tables were turned when Carol had a seizure, and entered a comatose state at the hospital that lasted for months. Chad, dutifully at her bedside, says he never asked one favor of his staff: they did it all themselves.

What exactly did they do?

“Without them the restaurant would not exist,” Chad tells Boyd Huppert’s Land of 10,000 Stories at KARE 11. “These kids became adults and ran our business, and took care of me.”

Check out the whole story. Includes a video of the story from Boyd Huppert

The Horde Must Be Under-counted In This

Alcohol Consumption In America Has Hit A Record Low

Turns out, America is putting down the wine glass.

Gallup’s latest survey shows only 54% of U.S. adults say they drink alcohol — the lowest number since the poll started way back in 1939.

It’s not just a tiny dip, either. For decades, at least 60% of Americans said they drank. But in the past three years, those numbers have slid fast: 62% in 2023, 58% in early 2024, and now… 54%. Gallup says this kind of year-after-year drop has never happened before.

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And no, it’s not because everyone’s suddenly swapped wine for marijuana. Recreational marijuana use has stayed about the same for the past four years, so this is more about people rethinking alcohol altogether.

Read it for yourself and let us know your thoughts.

Florida Man

Florida Man Tries To Sell Stolen Smokey Bear Signs, So Police Bring Smokey To The Arrest

In what might be one of the most Florida arrests ever, a man accused of stealing Smokey Bear signs from state forests and selling them online for $1,900 each got a surprise he didn’t see coming: Smokey Bear himself showed up for the takedown.

Duuuuuude!

Wholesome and Fun Content

A little bit of this, and a little bit of that.

Not what it meant, but...

A bride asked her 95-year-old grandad to be 'flower boy' at her wedding.
And he proudly walked her down the aisle.

A bride asked her 95-year-old grandad to be 'flower boy' at her wedding.
And he proudly walked her down the aisle.pic.twitter.com/E5BsO1fRT0

— The Random Guy (@RandomTheGuy_) August 13, 2025

Just boys being boys

5. just boys being boyspic.twitter.com/ECR4Boqe3o

— Wolf of X (@tradingMaxiSL) August 12, 2025

Amazing dad builds an obstacle course for his daughter and hypes her up as her announcer

2. Amazing dad builds an obstacle course for his daughter and hypes her up as her announcerpic.twitter.com/r9Tg3HuHBT

— Wolf of X (@tradingMaxiSL) August 12, 2025

Vacation photos - don't be fooled!

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'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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Real or Ridiculous? Guess Which Absurd Couture Outfits Are Legit and Which Are Fakes!

Get ready for a whirlwind tour through the zaniest corners of high couture! We’re plunging into a realm where designers toss convention out the window, crafting looks so outlandish they might be pure genius—or not. Your challenge? Spot the authentic couture creations from the over-the-top imposters. Test your fashion radar with these five wild looks, and we’ll reveal what’s real at the end!

Outfit #1: The Sideways Tulle Gown

A voluminous gown with layers of frothy tulle, tilted so the skirt juts out sideways like a surreal shelf. Labeled Viktor & Rolf, it’s styled with visible foundation garments. It’s bold, architectural, and defies physics.

Real or Fake? Viktor & Rolf are masters of avant-garde couture, but is this sideways gown a runway reality or just a model carrying a high starched couture gown?

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Outfit #2: The Pool Float

A vibrant dress with a shiny vinyl texture, a pink flamingo pool float at the bodice, a turtle float to cinch the waist and a tiger float gives a mermaid silhouette. Labeled Moschino, it’s paired with starfish earrings and sunglasses clutch. It’s definitely campy!

Real or Fake? Moschino loves pop-art playfulness, but is this pool float dress a Jeremy Scott masterpiece?

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Outfit #3: The Inflatable Unicorn Jumpsuit

A puffy, pastel jumpsuit that imagines a unicorn shape, complete with a horned hood and rainbow tail. Labeled Jean Paul Gaultier, it’s accessorized with cloud-shaped platforms and a sparkly bag. It’s whimsical and wildly impractical.

Real or Fake? Gaultier loves theatrical flair, but is this unicorn jumpsuit a couture creation or a fantasy?

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Outfit #4: The Chandelier Tuxedo

A black tuxedo draped in hundreds of tiny, jingling crystals that sparkle like a chandelier. Labeled Givenchy, it’s styled with mirrored sunglasses. It’s dazzling, disorienting, and far from subtle.

Real or Fake? Givenchy’s couture is dramatic, but does this crystal tux align with their vibe? Guess away!

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Outfit #5: The Taxidermy Bird Dress
A dress made of hawk feathers, escorted by a taxidermy bird headpiece, making it appear as though they are circling and clawing at the model's hair. The birds, whose feathers make up the skirt, appear to move menacingly as the model they're attached to quivers and shakes nervously beneath them. Labeled Alexander McQueen, it is macabre, striking, and undeniably bold.

Real or Fake? McQueen was famous for his dark, nature-inspired drama, but is this bird-covered dress a true couture piece or a ghoulish imitation?

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Got your guesses locked in? Let’s see if you aced the runway or fell for the fakes!

Here’s the truth behind these wild looks:

1. Sideways Tulle Gown: Real! Viktor & Rolf’s Spring / Summer 2023 couture collection featured gravity-defying, sideways tulle gowns.

2. Pool Float Dress: Real! Moschino’s spring/summer 2023 collection included the campy pink flamingo pool float dress by Jeremy Scott.

3. Inflatable Unicorn Jumpsuit: Fake! Gaultier loves drama, but this jumpsuit leans too far into tacky.

4. Chandelier Tuxedo: Fake! Givenchy’s elegance doesn’t jingle.

5. Taxidermy Bird Dress: Real! Alexander McQueen’s Spring 2001 VOSS collection featured the dress adorned with taxidermy birds, showcasing his signature dark romanticism, as documented in fashion archives like the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute.

How Did You Score?
- 5/5 Correct - You’re a couture visionary!
- 3-4 Correct- Nice job—you’ve got a knack for spotting absurd genius.
- 1-2 Correct - Crazy couture is tough!
- 0 - No worries—absurd fashion is a jungle!

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Thanks, Piper! I got two wrong. I thought 1 was fake and 4 was real. Oh well.

By the way, this hit my X feed recently. Tell the truth - this is how you really make a living, right?

What kind of workout is this?pic.twitter.com/xTJ0uB3xvu

— Community Notes & Violations (@CNviolations) August 13, 2025

Retro Corner

35 Photos That Capture The Beauty Of All Things Vintage

It’s not uncommon to feel nostalgic for a time in your life when you were happy, had few responsibilities, and had your entire future ahead of you. Some folks feel nostalgic for eras that they have never lived in, but they love the idea and aesthetics. This is called anemoia.

One Instagram account—‘June Cleavers Vintage Closet’—successfully taps into that feeling. The curator of this social media project shares photos of all things of vintage design, from retro recipes and fashion to furniture, tech, architecture, and toys. We’ve collected some of the most interesting pics that embody days long gone, to give you a taste of nostalgia tinged with a dash of wistfulness.

A few photos from the link:

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Definitely check out the whole thing!

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I'm going with Thomas Dolby - "She Blinded Me With Science"

It's 1980-something & you're at the roller rink. What song is playing? pic.twitter.com/vsna2wt4dW

— LandOfThe80s (@landofthe80s) August 14, 2025

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One for the yutes

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Not gonna lie - I still do this

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This one might cause some dust to get in your eyes

I wasn’t even alive in 1985 and this video made me cry 😭

Was it really this great? pic.twitter.com/0B3eQKQw5T

— Based Bandita (@MissVega8888) August 10, 2025

DJ Doof - This Week In History Version

This week's spin of the yesteryear wheel landed on the year 1968. Here are some top songs from Week ending Aug 17, 1968 (courtesy of top40weekly.com).

Number 9:

Number 3:

Number 1:

Tonight's ONT brought to you by retro scents

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