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Sunday Overnight Open Thread - April 26, 2026 [Doof]

Howdy Hordelings! So glad you could be here for the Sunday night ONT. Open thread, as always. Fashion and music, as always. What's on YOUR mind tonight?

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Would anything like this happen today? I doubt it.

Monday still gets letters 50 years after saving American flag from being burned

Fifty years ago on Saturday, an innocuous fourth inning at Dodger Stadium gave way to an indelible moment in baseball -- and American -- history.

On April 25, 1976, the Dodgers hosted the Cubs in the rubber match of a three-game series. In the bottom of the fourth inning, two fans jumped the left-center field fence and hurried onto the outfield grass. Chicago center fielder Rick Monday noted a sound that didn’t match the rhythm of the game. He glanced to his right and saw the trespassers huddled over, unfurling an American flag.

“I can see the guy pull out something real shiny,” Monday told the LA Times in a story published last Sunday. “It turned out to be one of those gigantic cans of lighter fluid. They were dousing it.”

Seriously - would any of today's players do this under similar circumstances?

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Speaking of baseball, this struck me as pretty kewl!

From Sovey on X

Did you know home plate used to be an actual plate?

In early baseball, players sometimes used dinner plates as markers, which is how “home plate” got its name.

Then it evolved like this:

• 1857: round, about 12 inches across
• 1868: 12-inch square
• 1874: square rotated on its point, creating a ~17-inch diagonal
• 1877: other bases increased to 15 inches, home stayed 12 inches
• 1887: white rubber became standard
• 1900: five-sided plate, 17 inches wide

That last change solved a real problem. The 17-inch width came from the rotated square, but the new angled edges lined up with the first and third base lines, making the strike zone easier to judge.

Baseball really spent 40 years redesigning a dinner plate… and ended up with the most important pentagon in sports.

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In case you were wondering

Mezcal worm in a bottle DNA test reveals a surprise

At the bottom of some mezcal bottles sits one of the most recognizable curiosities in the world of spirits: a pale, curled "worm" preserved in alcohol. It has helped give mezcal an air of mystery for decades, but scientists have now shown that this famous bottle stowaway is not a worm at all.

This has been bothering you for a while now - admit it.

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Have influencers jumped the shark? These parody videos keep hitting my feed.

This is so spot on I almost blocked myself for watching and posting it 😂 The eye contact, the lid toss and the bread squeezing sent me 😆 pic.twitter.com/nVeTOCGyPb

— G-PA (@IndianaGPA) April 23, 2026

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Don't even touch it!

The Curse of Bud Light 😂 pic.twitter.com/Oo3trisD0S

— A Man Of Memes (@RickyDoggin) April 26, 2026

Not related, yet maybe related?

Teaching a gay man how to party like a straight man: 😆 pic.twitter.com/GQ4HVllesb

— AlphaFox (@alphafox) April 24, 2026

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'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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Spring 2026’s Hottest Fashion Collaborations: Fresh Drops Blending Heritage, Vibrance, and Italian Glamour

April feels like a bridge between collections and major events. There is plenty of pre-Met anticipation, but we must get to May for the Met itself. What April has delivered is a wave of exciting collaborations with joyful prints, beachside luxury, and fun silhouettes. Here’s a closer look at four standout partnerships making waves right now.

Le Sirenuse: 75th Anniversary Resort Vibes with Emporio Sirenuse Expansion
The iconic Positano hotel Le Sirenuse is celebrating its 75th anniversary in style with the opening of Le Sirenuse Mare, a new standalone beach club in Nerano on the Amalfi Coast (opened April 23, 2026). This passion project from the Sersale family blends contemporary design, artisanal details, and Mediterranean glamour.

Highlights include sun-lounging terraces, a 180-cover restaurant, three bars, and—most exciting for fashion lovers—the first Emporio Sirenuse flagship boutique outside Positano. Expect signature chintz prints, date palm motifs on embroidered cabana fabrics, resort wear, and home collections that distill the brand’s “new dolce vita” ethos. It’s the ultimate fusion of hospitality and lifestyle, perfect for channeling effortless Italian coastal chic.

Giorgio Armani: Armani/Archivio Capsule Revives 1979–1994 Icons
In a heartfelt tribute to the late designer’s legacy, Giorgio Armani has launched the second chapter of Armani/Archivio. This capsule reproduces 13 men’s and women’s looks from collections spanning 1979 to 1994, making archival pieces available for purchase (rolling out in select stores from early May).

Shot by ERL founder Eli Russell Linnetz, the campaign emphasizes timeless tailoring, essential construction, and the iconic Armani jacket as a defining element. Presented during Milan Design Week with a custom installation, it’s a beautiful bridge between heritage and contemporary culture—proving Mr. Armani’s designs remain eternally relevant.

Barbour x FARM Rio: British Heritage Meets Brazilian Joy
This dynamic duo has reunited for a second collection (following last year’s hit), bringing Barbour’s waxed jackets and countryside classics together with FARM Rio’s vibrant, hand-painted prints and tropical energy. The Spring/Summer 2026 drop includes quilted jackets, showerproof trench coats, floral midi dresses, graphic tees, and accessories—think daisies and cornflowers reimagined in bold, dopamine-boosting motifs.

Available now across the UK, EU, US, and for the first time in Brazil, it celebrates shared values of nature, craftsmanship, and expressive design. Perfect for layering joy into spring outerwear.

(I have already grabbed this!)

Dolce & Gabbana x Ray-Ban: Reimagined Aviators with Italian Flair

Just in time for sunnier days, Dolce & Gabbana has teamed up with Ray-Ban to reinterpret the legendary Aviator silhouette (nearing its 90th anniversary). The collection features fresh takes on the Shooter and Outdoorsman II models, infused with D&G’s bold Italian heritage—think premium details, distinctive frames, and that unmistakable glamorous edge.

Launched mid-April, these sunglasses blend timeless cool with contemporary attitude, making them a must-have accessory for the season.




These collaborations highlight fashion’s love for meaningful crossovers: celebrating anniversaries, preserving legacies, and mixing cultural energies for something fresh and wearable.

Stay tuned for a wedding season trend edition, and of course the Met itself.

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Thanks, Piper! Although I'm kinda surprised you didn't mention Melania in tonight's fashion segment.

Happy Birthday, Madam First Lady!

Don't forget to check out Piper's X page.

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DJ Doof - 2026 R&R HOF Inductees Edition

It's about time these guys got in!

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Weekly commenter stats for week of 4-26-2026

AoSHQ Commenter Statistics:
Number of posts: 91
Number of comments: 21877
Number of unique hashes: 1638

Top 10 commenters:
1 [498 comments] 'Sponge - F*ck Cancer' [70.74 posts/day]
2 [378 comments] 'TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films'
3 [343 comments] 'runner'
4 [330 comments] 'Quarter Twenty '
5 [329 comments] 'Bulg'
6 [296 comments] 'Alberta Oil Peon'
7 [279 comments] ' Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _'
8 [265 comments] 'Hadrian the Seventh '
9 [264 comments] '...'
10 [263 comments] 'San Franpsycho'

Top 10 sockpuppeteers:
1 [189 names] 'Quarter Twenty ' [26.85 unique names/day]
2 [137 names] 'Dr. Whatsamatta'
3 [93 names] 'IYKWIM'
4 [76 names] 'Icky - not woods'
5 [61 names] 'Duncanthrax'
6 [56 names] 'Count de Monet'
7 [41 names] 'pookysgirl, feeling sicker by the moment'
8 [33 names] 'mikeski'
9 [25 names] 'gKWVE'
10 [21 names] 'Dirty Old Hippie'

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