Wednesday Overnight Open Thread - October 12, 2025 [Anniversarius Rex]

"Sir, are you aware that tonight is the first anniversary of TRex doing the Wednesday ONT?"

As Weasel might say, "Holy Shitballs! How in the ever-loving Hell has it been a year of TRex doing the Wednesday ONT?!"

Holy Shitballs indeed. Thank you, Horde.

Good evening. The time has come for mid-week shenanigans of the overnight variety.

Welcome to the mostly peaceful Wednesday night ONT which means another random assortment of interweb odds, ends, and mystery clicks. Pull up a chair and sit a spell. Prepare your puns and fire at will. Be nice to your fellow commenters and AoS contributors. Pants are optional!

I wanted to get a gift for the Horde for the occasion. Other than music, movies, food, bewbs and guns, what does the Horde like most? My gift to you:

It was hard getting over my addiction to the Hokey Pokey. But I've turned myself around and that’s what it's all about.

I was so confused last night as my printer started playing music Turns out the paper was just jamming.

Not all math puns are funny. Just sum.

What do you call a girl standing in the middle of a tennis court? Annette.

Pun content courtesy of @ThePunnyWorld on X.

Breaking (broken?) news: After 208 years, The Farmers Almanac will stop publishing. The last edition will be the 2026 annual (on sale now). Access to digital content will end after December 2025.

This decision, though difficult, reflects the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the Almanac in today's chaotic media environment. "We are incredibly proud of the legacy we leave behind and grateful to our loyal staff, readers, contributors, and partners who have supported us through the years," Duncan added. "Though the Almanac will no longer be available in print or online, its spirit will live on in the values it championed: simplicity, sustainability, and connection to nature."

You may be cool, but are you "I jumped an F-14 Tomcat off a ski jump" cool?

This is not AI. The F-14 did 28 test launches off a 9-degree "ski jump" at NAS Patuxent River in 1982. The ramp was part of a Navy program to test the feasibility of a potential new class of carrier with a short flight deck and no catapults. The idea was abandoned because of the weight penalty from the undercarriage strengthening that would have been required.

I know what you're thinking. Fine for the F-14, but no ski jumps for the F-18, right?

I know what you're thinking. Fine for the F-14 and F-18, but no modern jets get jumped off a ski jump, right?

Now you know. Or if you knew, you've been reminded.

On this the day after Veterans Day, we pause a moment to remember at the TRexes that served their country.

Hat tip: Hrothgar

Today was the last day of US penny production for ordinary circulation, ending 232 years of production. The Philadelphia Mint struck the final penny earlier today. The cost of making a penny is currently 3.69 cents per penny. The penny remains legal tender, so you can still protest pay your parking tickets in buckets of pennies.

The Mint will still make limited quantities for collectors and "historical" purposes, so the "final" really isn't the "final, final." Kind of like seeing the Eagles, Kiss or Motley Crue in concert...

I know what you're thinking. "I need some different decorations for Christmas this year." I've got just the answer - a seven and a half foot tall animated Wookie. Only $349 at the big orange home improvement store.

I know what you're thinking. "That's a bit spendy. How about something just as festive, but not as expensive?" I've got two answers for you - a seven foot tall Darth Vader or a 6 foot tall Stormtrooper. Only $299 at the same big orange box store!

I know what you're thinking. "Those are great, but I don't have much room and I'm dreaming of a droid Christmas." I've got just the thing for you - a three and a half foot tall R2-D2 for the same price.

Never mind. R2-D2 is out of stock.

Bah. Just get the seven foot tall inflatable dino wearing sunglasses playing the guitar. $66 and done. Much easier and as God and Santa intended.

In the last Club ONT, we learned that people like lettuce, guacamole, bacon and tomato sammiches...

Drone display, Moron style:

The Pittsburgh police scanner keeps giving. Thank you people of Pittsburgh!

Since this is a party, here is some nostalgic upbeat dance music for the big ONT finish:

Written correspondence can be sent to moronhobbies at protonmail dot com. Are you lurking ?? Appeal pending. Patent pending. Pants pending. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

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