Thursday Overnight Open Thread - August 28, 2025 [Doof]

(Licorne nuclear test - French Polynesia, 1970)

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OK, You Have My Attention

Bourbon tariffs are making an impact on Kentuckians

So the tariffs are having a negative effect in bourbon country? Please, let's read on!

Recently, Canada lifted its retaliatory tariffs on Kentucky bourbon. These taxes on bourbon have made an impact on the industry.

I am very curious as to what impact they have made.

Bourbon tariffs can create trading barriers; it can even stop Kentucky bourbon from being exported to other countries all together.

This tax can cause huge financial losses crippling businesses.

“It can shut down a market,” said Chris Swonger, President and CEO of Distilled Spirits Council. “I mean, there are examples when the tariffs were applied on American whiskey from Canada, they just stopped putting in the effort because it wasn’t economically efficient. So, for small business that can have a lot of impact.”

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The Distilled Spirits Council has a platform called Spirits United to advocate against tariffs on booze.

Emphasis mine. Several instances of what can happen. But NOTHING in that article supports the assertion in the heading and first mini-paragraph that anything has happened.

Another article about this - Canada drops retaliatory tariffs on Kentucky bourbon

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On the subject of adult beverages, where do you land on this?

Calling All Cheapskates!

Do yourself a favor and click on this so you can read the responses.

Drop your most UNHINGED way to stretch a dollar.
I’m not talking about getting Costco gas or skipping a soda when you eat out…
I want SAVAGE.

— Thrilla the Gorilla (@ThrillaRilla369) August 20, 2025

Just a few:

- siphoning gas from the pastor’s van because “the Lord provides.”

- Walked in to find my roommate filling our salt shaker with a handful of Wendy’s salt packets.

- Stuffing leftovers into my purse from catered work events. The closer to payday, the more I’m in the office.

- Ask for water and lemon at restaurants and then add a sweetener for a lemonade!

There are some really smart ideas there, too. What say you, thrifty Hordelings - any suggestions?

Not For Those With Triskaidekaphobia

Well, that would make too much sense—wouldn’t it? pic.twitter.com/yy5TgQbSGx

— truthache (@truthache68) August 17, 2025

Kinda makes sense to me too. What do you think?

Every Dime You Make, Every Cent You Take

They'll be suing you

Sting sued by Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland over lost royalties from Police mega-hit

Sting is reportedly being sued by his former Police bandmates, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland, over lost royalties from the trio's mega-hit Every Breath You Take.

The lawsuit was first reported by The Sun, with People confirming that the London High Court's database lists the documents as “general commercial contracts and arrangements.”

According to a source cited by The Sun, Copeland and Summers lodged their claim for “substantial” damages, following years of legal disputes.

“This has been coming for quite some time. Lawyers tried repeatedly to reach an out-of-court settlement but hit a stalemate. Andy and Stewart decided there was no alternative than court, so [they] pressed the button,” the source allegedly states. “They say they are owed millions in lost royalties.”

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Speaking to Guitarist in 2022, Police guitarist Summers talked about the song's now-iconic riff, which “has become a kind of immortal guitar part that all guitar players have to learn.”

“Well, I didn’t stand there and crow about it. It was more about keeping those other bastards happy,” the guitarist said matter-of-factly.

“That song was going to be thrown out. Sting and Stewart could not agree on how the bass and drums were going to go. We were in the middle of Synchronicity and Sting says, ‘Well, go on then, go in there and make it your own.’

“And I did it in one take. They all stood up and clapped. And, of course, the fucking thing went right round the world, straight to No. 1 in America.”

I guess this kinda diminishes the chances of a Police reunion tour, eh?

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Another legal battle related to 80s music

'Purple Rain' co-star Apollonia sues Prince estate over use of her name

Actress, singer and former Prince confidante Patty Kotero, better known as Apollonia, sued the late rock star's estate in California federal court on Tuesday, seeking a court order that she owns the rights to the "Apollonia" name.

Kotero, who starred with Prince in the hit 1984 film "Purple Rain," told the court, opens new tab that his estate improperly claimed ownership of the "Apollonia" trademark in June despite her use of the name for more than 40 years.

Spokespeople for Prince's Minnesota property Paisley Park and record label Sony Music did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the complaint. Kotero's attorney Dan Cislo of Cislo & Thomas said that she "fully expects to prevail in protecting her name."

After appearing as Prince's love interest in "Purple Rain," Kotero was a regular on the television show "Falcon Crest," released a self-titled album and co-wrote the Bangles' hit "Manic Monday" with the rock legend. She said in the lawsuit that she was friends with Prince until he died in 2016 and currently hosts the podcast "Apollonia Studio 6."

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Kotero asked the California court to determine that she owns the "Apollonia" name, arguing that the estate was time-barred from challenging her trademark rights.

Were Prince still alive today, I like to believe his response to Ms. Kotero would be:

"I never meant to cause you any sorrow
I never meant to cause you any pain"

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

Born on this date in 1982: LeAnn Rimes, US singer, known for her rise to fame as an eight-year-old champion on the original Ed McMahon version of Star Search.

Born on this date in 1949: English musician and singer-songwriter Hugh Cornwell, best known for being the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for the punk rock and new wave band the Stranglers from 1974 to 1990.

Born on this date in 1948: American musician Danny Seraphine, known as the original drummer and founding member of the rock band Chicago, a tenure which lasted from February 1967 to May 1990.

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