Sunday Overnight Open Thread - February 1, 2026 [Doof]

Photo credit - Howard in Alberta

Howdy Hordelings - welcome to February! Did you participate in "Dry January"? I most definitely did not. Maybe next year. Probably not. Anyway, the ONT is here and so are you. Any lurkers in the house? Why not make tonight the night to delurk? Regulars - be nice!

Careful out there!

Woman Suffers Stroke After Cracking Her Neck to Relieve Tension

A simple stretching of the neck caused a young woman to temporarily lose her vision as well as the ability to speak after suffering a stroke.

KayLynne Felthager was driving home from Walmart when she felt a headache coming on and instinctively stretched her neck to the right to relieve some tension. It had become somewhat of a habit to crack her neck after a long day at work, but this time was different. Almost immediately after hearing the crack in her neck, Kaylynne felt a sharp pain in her neck.

The pain in Felthager’s neck didn’t feel normal, and the fact that it did not subside over the next several days didn’t exactly feel reassuring, but she only relied on over-the-counter pain medication to deal with it, instead of seeing a doctor. It wasn’t until five days later that things really took a turn for the worse.

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Once at the hospital, doctors performed a CT scan, which revealed that she had suffered a stroke. After talking to medical staff about the pain she felt after stretching her neck in the car a few days prior, KayLynne was told that the innocent neck cracking had caused an artery dissection, which later resulted in a blood clot reaching her brain and causing a stroke. Luckily, the blood clot dissolved quickly, so the doctors didn’t need to operate.

Seriously -- be careful!!

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AI is asshoe. For real. This is some of the stupidest stuff I have ever seen. Yet there are people who find this interesting and entertaining??

AI-Generated Conjoined Twins Valeria and Camila Are Taking the Internet by Storm

Conjoined twins Valeria and Camila are the latest AI influencers to go viral on social media, gaining hundreds of thousands of followers in a very short time.

With more and more AI models and influencers competing for real humans’ attention, creators have to, well, get creative when designing their avatars. Flawless skin, perfect figure, and dazzling eyes just aren’t enough to cut it on social media today, but the AI conjoined twins niche is apparently right for the picking!

Enter Valeria and Camila, probably the most attractive conjoined twins the world has ever seen. A quick perusal of their Instagram page tells you they are digitally rendered avatars, not real people, but many of their 280,000 followers don’t know, or simply don’t care. The comments section of their posts is always full of compliments, invitations, and heart emojis.

The creators of Instagram’s most popular conjoined twins even created a backstory for them, complete with AI-generated childhood photos and made-up stories about their daily lives. This only made their fans more invested in them, to the point where they ignore the fact that they aren’t real.

I'm choosing not to include any photos of this ridiculousness. Feel free to hit the link if you want to see any.

Been waiting for a good time to drop this. Seems appropriate given that story.

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Apologies if this has already been shared here at the HQ. Hopefully at least some of you haven't seen it yet.

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'Ette behavior? Probably not. But admit it, 'rons -- you kinda want to meet her!

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I can't confirm or deny, but this looks like something you'd see on BlueSky

'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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Hello, darlings! (your mind just created a picture of me rushing in carrying loads of shopping bags to our couch, didn’t it?). The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are tonight and will be live from Crypto.com Arena. It is the perfect moment to reflect on when the Grammys truly became synonymous with unforgettable fashion.

The ceremony began in 1959 as a modest, black-tie affair: elegant tuxedos, classic evening gowns, pearls, and quiet sophistication at dual dinners in Los Angeles and New York. Fashion was present, but it played a supporting role, polished and understated, much like a well-curated family heirloom collection. There was no dedicated "red carpet" spectacle, no paparazzi swarm, and little media focus on attire.

This shift toward the Grammys being known for bold, boundary-pushing fashion began in the 1970s, when music's evolving creativity spilled onto the arrivals. Cher's 1974 look, a daring, midriff-baring ensemble with a massive crystal butterfly headdress symbolizing new beginnings post-divorce, marked one of the earliest headline-grabbing moments. It blended whimsy, rebellion, and personal narrative, proving the carpet could be as expressive as the performances inside. Around the same era, artists like Stevie Nicks brought bohemian mystique, while others experimented with glitz and drama, setting the stage for more audacious choices. Aretha Franklin graced the stage in flowing, diaphanous gowns that spoke of quiet sovereignty. Donna Summer brought a touch of disco-era drama with structured leopard prints and dramatic tulle.

By the 1980s, the evolution accelerated: Michael Jackson's 1984 bedazzled military jacket and signature single white glove turned personal style into cultural iconography, while Cyndi Lauper and others embraced outrageous, headline-making eccentricity. While the Oscars play it elegant and the Met Gala goes full fantasy, the Grammys let stars strut like it's their personal runway. It is a platform for musicians to treat fashion as performance art. It is eclectic, theatrical, and tied to their artistic identity.

The tipping point that cemented the Grammys' reputation as fashion's most adventurous red carpet came around the turn of the millennium. Jennifer Lopez's legendary green Versace plunge gown at the 2000 Grammys was so searched online that it inspired the creation of Google Image Search—a literal cultural phenomenon. From there, the event's fashion coverage exploded: archival couture (Cardi B's 2019 Thierry Mugler "Venus"), sculptural risks (Lady Gaga's 2010 galactic Armani Privé), and maximalist statements became expected rather than exceptional.

Today’s arrivals may add the next chapter revolutionary dresses - or they may just be audacious for the sake of being loud. Regardless, we will break down the best and worst looks together next week.

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Thanks, Piper!

On a related note, here's an interesting article that hit my feed recently.

37 Famous Musicians Who Have Shockingly Never Won a Grammy

DJ Doof - Guess The Theme

The difficulty level for this one is probably lower among the Horde (I'll say 1 out of 5) compared to that of the general public (probably 4 out of 5). The 3rd one gives it away for most of you.

To make it a bit more difficult for you, please don't just give me the the common thread / common meaning / common leitmotif -- tell me specifically how each song fits in.

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