Sunday Overnight Open Thread - February 8, 2026 [Doof "CL"]

Howdy Hordelings! Welcome to the Sunday ONT. What is the "CL" thing next to my name tonight? Well, as fate would have it, in addition to that football contest being held in NorCal tonight - the one that uses Roman Numerals in it's name - tonight happens to be a bit of a milestone for me. My 150th solo-hosted ONT. So I'll adopt Roman Numerals also! This is "Doof ONT CL"!

Open thread as always. What's on your mind tonight?

Have You Met The Barbz?

Nicki Minaj Fans Say They’re Switching to Republican Party

Nicki Minaj fans, known as “The Barbz,” are sharing their intentions online to switch to the Republican Party, following Minaj’s public shift to the right and alignment with the Trump administration.

“Today is the day I switch to republican,” one Minaj fan wrote on X in a post viewed over 300,000 times, as Minaj’s pivot encourages her fans to follow suit.

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In November, Minaj appeared at the United Nations in support of the Trump administration to speak on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. In December, she was interviewed by Erika Kirk, the widow of Charlie Kirk and the chairwoman of Turning Point USA, the conservative youth organization.

Then, after sharing increasingly supportive social media posts of conservative politics and the Trump administration, Minaj met with Trump and described herself as “probably the president’s number one fan."

Why are they called "Barbz"? Here's what Grok says

"Barbz" (often stylized as The Barbz) is the official name for the dedicated fanbase of rapper, singer, and cultural icon Nicki Minaj.

Origin of the Name
The term comes from Nicki Minaj's famous alter-ego and persona: The Harajuku Barbie (or simply "Barbie").

In the late 2000s and early 2010s, Nicki heavily embraced a hyper-feminine, colorful, doll-like aesthetic inspired by Harajuku fashion and Barbie dolls.

She began calling her fans "Harajuku Barbies" or "Barbies," which eventually got shortened to "Barbz" (with a "z" for flair, fitting her playful style).

What started mainly for her female fans expanded to include her entire fanbase.

There are also sub-terms like:
Ken Barbz (or Harajuku Kenz / HKz) — often referring to her gay male fans.

Not sure if any of The Barbz have found AOSHQ. If so, welcome!

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Gun Thread Spillover

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Got Guthrie Fatigue? I do. Sure, I hope she's found unharmed. Same with ALL missing / lost people. I just really don't understand the wall to wall media coverage and amount of government resources being dedicated.

I've heard of "love your enemies" - maybe that's what Trump is doing.

I show these posts only to highlight the reaction from President Trump toward people that are certainly not his friends. I do sincerely hope she is found.

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Lil Moron

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RIP Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down

3 Doors Down singer Brad Arnold dies at 47

Brad Arnold, the lead singer of 3 Doors Down, has died, the band confirmed in a Facebook post on Saturday. He was 47.

The Grammy-nominated rocker announced in May he had been diagnosed with cancer.

"As a founding member, vocalist, and original drummer of 3 Doors Down, Brad helped redefine mainstream rock music, blending post-grunge accessibility with emotionally direct songwriting and lyrical themes that resonated with everyday listeners," the post reads. "Brad's songwriting became a cultural touchstone for a generation, producing some of the most enduring hits of the 2000s, including the band's breakout hit, 'Kryptonite,' which he wrote in his math class when he was just 15 years old."

3 Doors Down was one of my favorite bands growing up. But Brad Arnold wasn't just a rockstar.

He was a warrior for Christ.

And he fought the good fight until the day he died.

Rest In Peace, Brad 🙏🏻✝️

And thank you for everything 🫡 🇺🇲 pic.twitter.com/Ophkl2KQ7O

— The Conservative Alternative (@OldeWorldOrder) February 7, 2026

3 Doors Down did not get the attention they deserve. Perhaps if they had hit the scene a decade or 2 earlier.

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I don't know about you, but this here video changes my opinion on Voter ID.

'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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The moment we’ve all been holding our breath for: my unfiltered thoughts on this year’s Grammy couture. Let’s start with the one that had everybody talking, Chappell Roan in Thierry Mugler. This is not Cher-level iconic, and it sure as heck wasn’t J.Lo’s green Versace moment. The design? Basic dressed up in drag as outrageous. It matched her hair, for the love of Pete. The hemline is doing nothing for her, and frankly, the whole thing only started working when she threw on her cape. Not just because it mercifully hid the nipple-ring-hanging neckline (eye roll), but because it finally gave the dress some texture and depth. Without it? Boring with a side of trying too hard.

Justin Bieber rolled up with Hailey in tow—him in Balenciaga, her in Alaia. If she snagged her dress first, they straight-up fumbled a golden opportunity to channel Gomez and Morticia Addams, shutting down divorce rumors with one killer gothic couple moment. But no, nuance clearly isn’t their love language. They were going for mature adult vibes, I suppose. Justin’s still drowning in clothes three sizes too big, a trend I don’t love. If he’s married to this baggy look, however, at least step up the shoes; his refined little loafers threw the whole balance off. Hailey, though? She served minimalist luxury perfection, the jewelry, sleek hair, flawless fit. It all worked seamlessly.

Lady Gaga brought the drama in black feathers by Matières Fécales. On anybody else, this would’ve been Big Bird’s villain origin story, but Gaga? She somehow made it look almost… restrained. By her standards, she was downright gorgeous. This was elegant chaos in the best way.

Kesha in Atelier Biser—bless her heart. Despite Gaga, this giant feather trend needs to roost somewhere else. The look here is big, shapeless, and gives straight-up Muppet energy.

Billie Eilish showed up in… something by Ellen Hodakova Larsson. It’s a whole lot of no. Made from dead stock that should have stayed dead, the dress has too many sleeves, belts just everywhere, and then socks are thrown into the mayhem. Steampunk Wednesday Addams is an idea that never should have manifested.

Kelsea Ballerini, on the other hand, gave us actual glamour in a stunning gold Etro gown. The fit? Immaculate. The metallic paisley? Unexpectedly elegant. Hair simple and slick so the dress could shine—take notes, Billie. This is how you let one star piece do the talking

We’re all mad at Bad Bunny right now (and this was written before the halftime show, so who even knows). His speech? Dumb as a bag of hammers. He is Puerto Rican, ICE ain’t knocking on his door, calm down. But the look? A surprisingly classic velvet tux from Schiaparelli Couture, the first man to do it. The corseted back had me audibly gasping. I liked early Bad Bunny before the full tilt into crazy town. If this is him circling back to his roots, prayerfully it sticks. Time will tell.

And finally, Heidi Klum in Marina Hoermanseder. The lacquered leather was molded to her like shrink-wrap, giving us the full scenic tour right down to the cheeks. Ma’am. Avant-garde? No, just silly. It looked like she sliced a mannequin in half, slapped some clips on the sides, and called it couture.

Until the next event, never let ‘em catch you in last season’s feathers. Or really in any feathers

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Thanks, Piper!

DJ Doof - Guess The Theme

Easy on the easy/moderate/difficult scale.

What's the common thread / common meaning / common leitmotif?

Weekly commenter stats for week of 2-8-2026

AoSHQ Commenter Statistics:
Number of posts: 81
Number of comments: 23020
Number of unique hashes: 1789

Top 10 commenters:
1 [512 comments] 'TheJamesMadison, searching for twisted thrills with Park Chan-wook' [72.72 posts/day]
2 [494 comments] 'Bulg'
3 [310 comments] ' Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _'
4 [270 comments] 'toby928(c)'
5 [252 comments] 'Aetius451AD work phone'
6 [251 comments] 'San Franpsycho'
7 [249 comments] '...'
8 [242 comments] 'whig'
9 [241 comments] 'Opinion fact'
10 [236 comments] 'Yudhishthira's Dice'

Top 10 sockpuppeteers:
1 [145 names] 'Civilized cultures civilize themselves into extinction' [20.60 unique names/day]
2 [126 names] 'Quarter Twenty '
3 [112 names] 'The Rank Organization'
4 [39 names] 'fd'
5 [35 names] 'Count de Monet'
6 [32 names] 'Duncanthrax'
7 [26 names] 'Intercepted Reddit Transmissions brought by the Intrepid AoS Liaison'
8 [26 names] 'Clutches pearls'
9 [24 names] 'Miklos (ed.)'
10 [23 names] 'gKWVE'

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