Sunday Overnight Open Thread - November 8, 2026

Howdy Hordelings! Welcome to the Sunday ONT. Appreciate you stopping by. Open thread, as always. Fashion and music, as always. What's on YOUR mind tonight?

[Top photo - recent sunset in SW Idaho, sent in by Jimmy Doolittle]

Was there a NOOD call at the Panthers vs Broncos game today?

"Lennox" the Corgi? I think he should be named Sponge since he was FIRST!!!

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SNL taking some good cracks at Dems? Probably won't last but this was good

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Some AI stuff you might not have seen

Nicolas Cage Refused to Sign an AI Waiver From Amazon

Nicolas Cage says he is unwilling to allow artificial intelligence to be used in his performances, revealing that he declined to sign an AI waiver while working on the Prime Video series Spider-Noir.

Speaking at New York Comic Con on Saturday, the 62-year-old actor criticized Amazon’s investment in AI and questioned how performers can maintain their place in an industry undergoing rapid technological change.

“I am not an AI-friendly actor, so it’s like, connect those dots! I’m not a member of their club. I didn’t sign the waiver to let him use AI on Spider-Noir. I’m probably not going to be working with that studio again, but that’s okay.”

Cage says he is still trying to understand how actors could adapt to an entertainment industry increasingly shaped by new technology.

“I’m trying to find a way of surviving with film performance in a very different world that is growing exponentially with so much information, so quickly,” the actor says.

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The use of AI remains a contentious issue in Hollywood, with performers and writers raising concerns about its potential effects on their work. Industry unions, including SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America, have negotiated contractual protections addressing the technology. The emergence of AI-generated performers like Tilly Norwood has added to questions about how the industry will manage its use.

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“If you go into deepfake land, it has none of your points of view. That’s scary. It’s going to be interesting to see how humans deal with these technologies.”

Actors like Ian Holm and Val Kilmer have been controversially resurrected from the dead with AI technology.

I'm generally a fan of Nic Cage. Don't have any reason to dislike him. But if he or other over-paid actors and actresses get culled from the industry because of AI, maybe they can "learn to code".

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Elvis Presley’s music owners file new lawsuit against AI music generator

A group that owns the rights to Elvis Presley’s musical catalog filed a new lawsuit on Friday against SUNO, an AI music generator.

“Suno is the embodiment of why the ELVIS Act [Ensuring Likeness, Voice, and Image Security] was so essentially required. All of the humanity, history, despair, and triumph that constitutes Elvis’ identity was stolen and is stored on servers and harnessed by Suno to make massive amounts of money, despite Suno being there for none of what it took to create, maintain, or attempt to live up to this image, and without license, permission, or payment,” the lawsuit stated.

This comes after the group sued artificial intelligence company Anthropic for alleged copyright violations last month in a federal court in Northern California.

The group also claims Anthropic used some of Elvis’s most famous musical works, including “All Shook Up,” “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” and “Don’t Be Cruel,” to train its AI agent Claude without the owners’ permission.

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Gig workers are using AI to fight deactivations on apps like Uber and Instacart

Article is paywalled but maybe one of you can use AI to find a workaround?

'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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$$$$$ or $?

The Same Holiday Look for $1,327… or $143
A rich burgundy shaggy faux fur jacket layered over a sleek black midi slip dress, finished with strappy black heels and a delicate silver drop pendant? It’s festive, soft, polished, and perfectly on-trend for holiday parties, dinners, and nights out.

The same exact aesthetic can run you $1,327 or just $143 at Target. That’s a difference of more than $1,180. Here’s the side-by-side breakdown.

The Luxe Version: $1,327

• Burgundy shaggy faux fur jacket by Yumi — $355
• Black midi slip dress by Vince — $398
• Black strappy heels by Tory Burch — $295
• Silver drop pendant necklace by Roseate — $275

The Target Version: $143

• Burgundy shaggy faux fur jacket by Wild Fable — $55
• Black midi slip dress by A New Day — $35
• Black strappy heels by Berness — $36
• Silver drop pendant necklace by A New Day — $17

Now, Piper, you may be thinking… what if I want an everyday look that’s put together and timeless?

I got you, fam. A Fairisle sweater, corduroy jeans, and ankle boots.

This combination is the definition of elevated casual: the classic Fairisle pattern adds just the right amount of visual interest, corduroy brings texture and a bit of structure, and ankle boots ground the whole thing.

Luxe Version (~$1,991)

• Favorite Daughter sweater — $298
• Corduroy jeans by Frame (Le Slim Palazzo Patch Pocket Pants) — $348
• Louboutin Vibella Booties (in honor of Melania) — $1,345

Target Version (~$70)

• A New Day Fairisle sweater — $18
• Universal Thread Corduroy Jeans — $28
• Microsuede ankle boots by A New Day — $24

The price gap is enormous again, yet the overall silhouette and vibe stay remarkably close. You won’t get the exact fabric hand-feel, the designer hardware, or the longevity of those Louboutins, but you’ll still look polished and put-together for a fraction of the cost.

Let’s be honest, y’all, the pieces are not identical. The higher-end versions usually have better materials, construction, and staying power. But budget doesn’t have to be the reason you skip a beautiful outfit. You can shop the high-end version for elevated quality and longevity, or assemble the affordable version in one trip to Target and still walk out the door feeling stylish.

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Thanks, Piper!

Retro tech returns

Sony revives the original Walkman headphones, adds USB-C

Color us nostalgic.

Sony has brought back the MDR-3-series headphones that debuted in 1979 alongside the Walkman TPS-L2 cassette player.

Originally called the “MDR-3L2,” the first Walkman headphones were known for their sleek, adjustable gray plastic headband, which extended via metal sliders and ended in signature orange, circular ear cushions. The lightweight, on-ear headphones are a contrast to the bulky headsets that are popular these days, which use wide, cushioned headbands for long-term comfort and large earcups that can support big drivers and are often heavily padded for noise isolation.

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New headphones are often wireless these days, but the MDR-3R continues the wired tradition of the MDR-3, with an essential twist: a USB-C connector.

Might have to grab a pair of those!

DJ Doof - Random 70s Stuff Edition

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