Tuesday Overnight Open Thread - December 2, 2025 [Doof]

Photo credit - Howard in Alberta

Howdy Hordelings! Tuesday night ONT time. Thanks for joining us. What's on your mind tonight?

Which One of You Lost Your Pet Raccoon?

(H/T to our 'ette friend Vendette)

Raccoon gets drunk at Virginia ABC store, passes out in bathroom

An officer from Hanover County Animal Protection and Shelter responded to the store Saturday morning for a report of an unusual break-in. When Officer Martin arrived, she found shelves ransacked and bottles broken on the ground.

The “suspect” was discovered passed out on the floor of the bathroom, and was identified as an intoxicated raccoon, according to the shelter.

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Martin safely captured and transported the animal to the shelter, and the raccoon was given several hours to “sober up before questioning,” the shelter joked in a post on social media.

What would be a good name for this raccoon? Upgraded membership to the best answer!

No Doubts As To The State In Which This Occurred

Florida man dies from choking on live cockroaches in sick eating contest

A man died after choking during a competitive eating contest where he consumed numerous live cockroaches, with a python as the grand prize.

Edward Archbold, 32, from West Palm Beach, Florida, suffered fatal asphyxiation when cockroach fragments obstructed his airway during the 2012 competition.

He fell unconscious and started vomiting moments after taking part in the "Midnight Madness" marketing event at the Ben Siegel Reptile Store in Deerfield Beach, Florida, reports Mirror UK.

Multiple news stories have recently been posted about this, even though it happened in 2012. Not sure why this is news now, but here we are!

No Clue if The Previous Story Relates to This One

Other than being gross, that is!

What 96,000 adults taught scientists about preventing constipation

Chronic constipation becomes more common with age. Researchers from Mass General Brigham conducted a new study examining whether five widely followed diets could help prevent chronic constipation in middle- and older-age adults. The team monitored more than 96,000 participants for several years to see how long-term eating habits influenced the likelihood of developing this persistent gastrointestinal issue. Their analysis showed that people who routinely ate a Mediterranean or plant-based diet experienced a lower incidence of constipation.

Read the whole thing. Maybe it'll be helpful for you?

Not Exactly What I'd Call "Americana"

Cape Cod estate near Kennedy compound lists for $21.5M

The iconic white mansion overlooking Hyannis Harbor, visible to ferry riders traveling to the islands and located next to the Kennedy Compound, has hit the market with a $21.5 million price tag — the highest active listing on Cape Cod.

The 13-bedroom, 12-bath estate on 3 acres includes a main house and a guesthouse at 151 and 155 Irving Ave., with a private beach and landscaping designed by the Olmsted Brothers.

From the water, passersby often mistake the property built in 1914 for the nearby Kennedy Compound, which sits just up the street. Historic photos show the Kennedys sailing in front of the house, and even Jackie Kennedy waterskiing nearby.

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“It feels like a 4th of July house,” said Grover. “It feels like a real slice of Americana.”

I always imagined simpler things when I heard the word "Americana". Not hoity toity mansions near a compound belonging to an elitist family who is best known for holding elected office. What do I know? Maybe our Masshole Hordelings can set me straight.

DJ Doof - Guess The Theme

Difficulty level 2 out of 5

Can you guess what these songs have in common?

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