The year just started but the first week has had a long going on. Here are some potentials:

- Earthquake in Japan on the first day, and then the airline collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on the second day of the year
- The bombings at Qasem Soleimani's grave on the 4 year anniversary of his death
- Steamboat Willie/Mickey Mouse horror movie

The year just started but the first week has had a long going on. Here are some potentials:

- Earthquake in Japan on the first day, and then the airline collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on the second day of the year
- The bombings at Qasem Soleimani's grave on the 4 year anniversary of his death
- Steamboat Willie/Mickey Mouse horror movie
Steamboat Willie, a 1928 short film featuring early non-speaking versions of Mickey and Minnie, is widely seen as the moment that transformed Disney's fortunes and made cinema history. Their images are now available to the public in the US, after Disney's copyright expired. It means creatives like cartoonists can now rework and use the earliest versions of Mickey and Minnie.

Potentially Beyonce's country album, and the backlash it's receiving.

Donald Trump (again)  ::)

Madonna topples off chair at Seattle show

Madonna topples off chair at Seattle show


Madonna taking a minor tumble won't even be remembered beyond this news cycle, let alone in the future.  If she had sustained serious injury however, that would have been a different story. After all, she is elderly and could have broken a hip.

Madonna taking a minor tumble won't even be remembered beyond this news cycle, let alone in the future.  If she had sustained serious injury however, that would have been a different story. After all, she is elderly and could have broken a hip.


She still thinks she's in her 20's.  ::)

Donald Trump (again)  ::)


Yes, and all things related to the elections this year.


Madonna taking a minor tumble won't even be remembered beyond this news cycle, let alone in the future.  If she had sustained serious injury however, that would have been a different story. After all, she is elderly and could have broken a hip.


It's barely big news even in this news cycle, as it's pretty much about Navalny's death.


She still thinks she's in her 20's.  ::)


Maybe not 20's but she doesn't look bad for her age on the outside.

Maybe not 20's but she doesn't look bad for her age on the outside.


It depends on what you think of her surgeon's artistry.

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It depends on what you think of her surgeon's artistry.

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"Cuttin' for the very first time
Like a surgeon
Here's a waiver for you to sign"

"Cuttin' for the very first time
Like a surgeon
Here's a waiver for you to sign"


I'm sure she goes to the very best cosmetic surgeons money can buy. It just goes to show, there are limits to what they can do.

Yes, and all things related to the elections this year.

It's barely big news even in this news cycle, as it's pretty much about Navalny's death.

Maybe not 20's but she doesn't look bad for her age on the outside.

Even for a 65 year old.

I'm sure she goes to the very best cosmetic surgeons money can buy. It just goes to show, there are limits to what they can do.

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I still think "Yes, And?" by Ariana Grande might still be one of the songs the year could be remembered for. Didn't have the chart performance as I expected as it was #1 only for a week and then dropped down, but still has potential to bounce back. Anyhow it's popular for social media reels.

Mass Shootings

Now that we're near the end of the first quarter, here is what I have listed so far as potentials:

- Beyonce's "Texas Hold 'Em"
- "Yes, And?" and "We Can't Be Friends" by Ariana Grande
- Dune: Part Two
- The Crocus theater attack in Moscow
- Haiti?
- The Francis Scoot Key Bridge collapse Maryland (this one I'm not so sure about, it's just been in the recent news cycle)
- Donald Trump's sneakers
- The world "unhinged" seems to be the word of the year so far. Maybe it's older but I see it used everywhere on social media now.

Now that we're near the end of the first quarter, here is what I have listed so far as potentials:

- Beyonce's "Texas Hold 'Em"
- "Yes, And?" and "We Can't Be Friends" by Ariana Grande
- Dune: Part Two
- The Crocus theater attack in Moscow
- Haiti?
- The Francis Scoot Key Bridge collapse Maryland (this one I'm not so sure about, it's just been in the recent news cycle)
- Donald Trump's sneakers
- The world "unhinged" seems to be the word of the year so far. Maybe it's older but I see it used everywhere on social media now.

What about also Donald Trump too, he's been constantly making news. ::)

What about also Donald Trump too, he's been constantly making news. ::)


I mentioned the sneakers, but anything related to the elections and also his legal troubles. Btw he's also selling Bibles now.

I mentioned the sneakers, but anything related to the elections and also his legal troubles. Btw he's also selling Bibles now.

Are you kidding me? How much BTW? :o

Are you kidding me? How much BTW? :o


$60

https://apnews.com/article/trump-god-bless-usa-bible-greenwood-2713fda3efdfa297d0f024efb1ca3003

$60

https://apnews.com/article/trump-god-bless-usa-bible-greenwood-2713fda3efdfa297d0f024efb1ca3003

Why not just read the bible for free.  ::)

Why not just read the bible for free.  ::)


Because this Bible has Trump's blessings, and it has "God Bless the USA" on the cover, and also has a copy of the Constitution in it, lol. The thing is many of his supporters are literally buying into thinking that he's a good moral Christian, and it's part of his new motto called "Make America pray again".

Because this Bible has Trump's blessings, and it has "God Bless the USA" on the cover, and also has a copy of the Constitution in it, lol. The thing is many of his supporters are literally buying into thinking that he's a good moral Christian, and it's part of his new motto called "Make America pray again".
It actually works! I pray every day that this clown doesn't get elected again. ;)
I'm not American though.

It actually works! I pray every day that this clown doesn't get elected again. ;)
I'm not American though.


You still have good reason to. It won't be just for America but it could actually be worse in other countries. Your country could get invaded by Putin since Trump gave him the go ahead to do whatever he wants. Well maybe not Germany but some of your neighbors should be more concerned.

Because this Bible has Trump's blessings, and it has "God Bless the USA" on the cover, and also has a copy of the Constitution in it, lol. The thing is many of his supporters are literally buying into thinking that he's a good moral Christian, and it's part of his new motto called "Make America pray again".

More Lies.  ::)

The Bible also contains the Pledge of Allegiance. I guess the old lady in "Christmas Vacation" wasn't wrong after all to say the pledge for the blessing at Christmas dinner ;D

Possibly today's solar eclipse, since 2017 is remembered for one.

Possibly today's solar eclipse, since 2017 is also remembered for one.

Yes, and anytime one occurs, it is truly notable.

The Donald Trump situation.

The Death of OJ Simpson

The Death of OJ Simpson

And The 30th Anniversary of the OJ Simpson trial.

And The 30th Anniversary of the OJ Simpson trial.

And the incident(s) which led to said trial.

And the incident(s) which led to said trial.


We're coming up on the 30th anniversary of the Ford Bronco chase (June 17, tune in to the 30 years ago thread in the 1990's forum). The trial was in 1995 including the verdict.

We're coming up on the 30th anniversary of the Ford Bronco chase (June 17, tune in to the 30 years ago thread in the 1990's forum). The trial was in 1995 including the verdict.

I knew that part. (And come June 17, I will definitely mention the Bronco chase in the 30 Years Ago thread. I remember watching it in real time.) I am also well aware that the verdict was announced on October 3rd 1995.

We're coming up on the 30th anniversary of the Ford Bronco chase (June 17, tune in to the 30 years ago thread in the 1990's forum). The trial was in 1995 including the verdict.

I almost forgot, why were they chasing him?

I almost forgot, why were they chasing him?


He was wanted for murder, hence what the trial was for.

He was wanted for murder, hence what the trial was for.

Of his former wife and her friend Ron Goldman.

He was wanted for murder, hence what the trial was for.

Then they went to court where he tried that black glove on.

Then they went to court where he tried that black glove on.


The trial is one of the top things 1995 is remembered for.

The trial is one of the top things 1995 is remembered for.

"If it don't fit, acquit".

The trial is one of the top things 1995 is remembered for.


I think it's remembered for more than being the event of 1995. It's listed on UMKS Law School's list of all time famous trials. Right up there with the trial of Jesus of Nazareth, the Salem Witch Trials, Lizzie Borden, Scopes "Monkey" Trial,  Sacco & Vanzetti, Charles Manson, the Chicago Seven/Eight and more.

See it here:

https://famous-trials.com/

Although, in this day an age of the 24 hour news cycle,  it just may be that the OJ trial, something so big that even workplaces brought in televisions so people could watch, is fading from memory. It's not really on the radar of Millennials or Gen Z, and even Howard posted here a few days ago that he didn't remember what the famous OJ car chase was for.

I think it's remembered for more than being the event of 1995. It's listed on UMKS Law School's list of all time famous trials. Right up there with the trial of Jesus of Nazareth, the Salem Witch Trials, Lizzie Borden, Scopes "Monkey" Trial,  Sacco & Vanzetti, Charles Manson, the Chicago Seven/Eight and more.

See it here:

https://famous-trials.com/

Although, in this day an age of the 24 hour news cycle,  it just may be that the OJ trial, something so big that even workplaces brought in televisions so people could watch, is fading from memory. It's not really on the radar of Millennials or Gen Z, and even Howard posted here a few days ago that he didn't remember what the famous OJ car chase was for.


I think Donald Trump's trial could be added to that list of famous trials.

For OJ's death and this year however, he will be one of the notable death's of this year but that's more of a separate subcategory. Only a handful of celebrity deaths are remembered in infamy, like Michael Jackson's in 2009 for example.

I think it's remembered for more than being the event of 1995. It's listed on UMKS Law School's list of all time famous trials. Right up there with the trial of Jesus of Nazareth, the Salem Witch Trials, Lizzie Borden, Scopes "Monkey" Trial,  Sacco & Vanzetti, Charles Manson, the Chicago Seven/Eight and more.


Don’t forget Leopold and Loeb.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leopold_and_Loeb

Potentially the Fallout series on Amazon Prime, based on the video game series. It's like 2024's version of The Last of Us, but rated even better. Also with the recent world events the story is really fitting for the times.

More Trump stories.  ::)

More Trump stories.  ::)


His trial, his sneakers, and the upcoming election of course.

More Trump stories.  ::)


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His trial, his sneakers, and the upcoming election of course.

You just can never get away from talking about him, he's been in the news for 8 years now. ::)

You just can never get away from talking about him, he's been in the news for 8 years now. ::)

Longer than that, it seems ::)

I'd still like to see some justice done to him.

Longer than that, it seems ::)

I'd still like to see some justice done to him.

Like send him to JAIL!  ::)

The sudden death of Sam Rubin, a longtime entertainment reporter for the KTLA Morning News and as a television host of entertainment talk shows and specials. He was primarily known in the greater Los Angeles area, and was well-liked by everyone who knew him (including Ryan Seacrest and various actors). :\'(

Mr. Rubin suffered a fatal heart attack yesterday.

The protest outside a college.

The protest outside a college.

Yes, there were some in southern California, particularly at UCLA and USC.

Yes, there were some in southern California, particularly at UCLA and USC.

And that went on for a while.

Eurovision. Not only non-binary winner Nemo (Switzerland, "The Code"), not only the Israel controversy, but the historic disqualification of Joost Klein (Netherlands, "Europapa") after he threatened a camera operator.

The death of Roger Corman.

And that went on for a while.

They became encampments and got outta hand. It took intervention from the police to break them up.

The POTUS actually made a good decision to call the Israeli indiscriminate massacre of men, women, and children for what it is.

I rarely agree with ol’ Joe but in this case I have to.

Probably the Aurora Borealis. If it's remembered for the eclipse than why not? It was all over social media and the fact they could be seen as far south as Florida.

Shootings, like we can't get enough bad news.  ::)

Shootings, like we can't get enough bad news.  ::)


But because they are happening so much they barely make the news cycle let alone get remembered from the future. Really only something like the Uvalde, TX incident in 2022 is remembered for years after.

Potentially the P. Diddy legal troubles.

Potentially the P. Diddy legal troubles.


Do you think he will be cancelled?

Do you think he will be cancelled?


Probably, just like R. Kelly

Probably, just like R. Kelly

I think he'll get charged with something, most likely violence.

Do you think he will be cancelled?


He’s dead meat, now that the video of the beatdown was made public. He couldn’t book an appearance at a wife beater’’s convention now.

He’s dead meat, now that the video of the beatdown was made public. He couldn’t book an appearance at a wife beater’’s convention now.

or any other convention of that matter.  ::)

Trump becoming a convicted felon.

In music Charli XCX is having a breakout year with her Brat album. She's been around for at least 12 years. The song "360" from that album is a candidate for being the song of the summer, along with "Espresso" by Sarah Carpenter, "Million Dollar Baby" by Tony Richman, "I Had Some Help" by Post Malone w/Morgan Wallen, "Not Like Us" by Kendrick Lamar, "Houdini" by Eminem "Lunch" by Billie Eilish, "Fortnite" by Taylor Swift and her Tortured Poets Department album have been among the Top 10 going into the summer months. Also Ariana Grande was mentioned earlier in this thread with "Yes, And?" and "We Can't Be Friends", and more recently "The Boy is Mine".

Trump becoming a convicted felon.

and he refuses to go to jail. ::)

Another mass shooting.

Hunter Biden becoming a convicted felon.

Also a potential is the Boeing aircract issues/incidents.

Another potential is Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune, which is the biggest of such even since Bob Barker retired from The Price is Right, which is something 2007 is remembered for.

Another potential is Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune, which is the biggest of such even since Bob Barker retired from The Price is Right, which is something 2007 is remembered for.

I'll miss Pat, he was funny.

Potentially Justin Timberlake's mugshot, depending on how long it stays viral.

The Trump-Biden face to face.

The “Hawk Tuah” chick…  :P

The “Hawk Tuah” chick…  :P

I forgot, who was she again?

I forgot, who was she again?


Google it!

Google it!

OK I saw the video, I think a bit more of the video than I should've seen.  :o  ;D

OK I saw the video, I think a bit more of the video than I should've seen.  :o  ;D


Hailey (the Hawk Tuah girl) has reportedly turned down an offer to work with Playboy, and has said that she will never open up an Only Fans page.  :P

Hailey (the Hawk Tuah girl) has reportedly turned down an offer to work with Playboy, and has said that she will never open up an Only Fans page.  :P


I thought Playboy was long gone, but I guess it exists in a nominal fashion online. There was a famous old joke, "I buy Playboy for the articles", but, truth be told, the articles and especially the interviews were excellent. Playboy interviewed Martin Luther King, you know. They interviewed Albert Schweitzer, for heaven's sake. They interviewed Jimmy Carter, Bob Dylan (twice) and John Lennon & Yoko Ono, among many other luminaries. In fact, the John & Yoko interview was so exhaustive that it was later issued as a book.

Just over a week late as I've been traveling, but now that the year is more than halfway over, here's what we have so far:

- The Trump Trial
- Biden vs Trump rematch elections
- Hunter Biden Trial
- P. Diddy case
- Justin Timberlake's mugshot
- The Hawk Tuah girl
- Beyonce's "Texas Hold 'Em"
- Ariana Grande's "Eternal Sunshine" album including "Yes, And?", "We Can't Be Friends", and "The Boy is Mine"
- Charlie XCX's "brat" album
- Sarah Carpenter's "Espresso"
- Dua Lipa's "Illusions"
- Taylor Swift's "Tortured Poets Department"
- Dune: Part Two
- The Fallout series on Amazon Prime
- Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune
- The eclipse and Aurora Borealis
- Boeing aircraft incidents

I think that's about it but as always please feel free to add anything I might have missed.

I thought Playboy was long gone, but I guess it exists in a nominal fashion online. There was a famous old joke, "I buy Playboy for the articles", but, truth be told, the articles and especially the interviews were excellent. Playboy interviewed Martin Luther King, you know. They interviewed Albert Schweitzer, for heaven's sake. They interviewed Jimmy Carter, Bob Dylan (twice) and John Lennon & Yoko Ono, among many other luminaries. In fact, the John & Yoko interview was so exhaustive that it was later issued as a book.


I remember that article. Ol’ Jimmy admitted that he had “lusted in his heart”.  ;D

Just over a week late as I've been traveling, but now that the year is more than halfway over, here's what we have so far:

- The Trump Trial
- Biden vs Trump rematch elections
- Hunter Biden Trial
- P. Diddy case
- Justin Timberlake's mugshot
- The Hawk Tuah girl
- Beyonce's "Texas Hold 'Em"
- Ariana Grande's "Eternal Sunshine" album including "Yes, And?", "We Can't Be Friends", and "The Boy is Mine"
- Charlie XCX's "brat" album
- Sarah Carpenter's "Espresso"
- Dua Lipa's "Illusions"
- Taylor Swift's "Tortured Poets Department"
- Dune: Part Two
- The Fallout series on Amazon Prime
- Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune
- The eclipse and Aurora Borealis
- Boeing aircraft incidents

I think that's about it but as always please feel free to add anything I might have missed.


The death of O.J. Simpson.

I remember that article. Ol’ Jimmy admitted that he had “lusted in his heart”.  ;D


Correct. He was interviewed by Playboy while running for president in 1976. The exact quote was ""I've looked on a lot of women with lust. I've committed adultery in my heart many times." The quote--as would be said today-"went viral". People were not used to such honesty from a presidential candidate. But it was a refreshing honesty and he got elected.

Hailey (the Hawk Tuah girl) has reportedly turned down an offer to work with Playboy, and has said that she will never open up an Only Fans page.  :P

Why should she? She's probably in her teens or maybe even in her early twenties,If she don't want to then that's her decision, she don't want to be known for the person who made that spitting sound.

I thought Playboy was long gone, but I guess it exists in a nominal fashion online. There was a famous old joke, "I buy Playboy for the articles", but, truth be told, the articles and especially the interviews were excellent. Playboy interviewed Martin Luther King, you know. They interviewed Albert Schweitzer, for heaven's sake. They interviewed Jimmy Carter, Bob Dylan (twice) and John Lennon & Yoko Ono, among many other luminaries. In fact, the John & Yoko interview was so exhaustive that it was later issued as a book.

If you want to go online for just the pictures that's why we have the internet now.

Just over a week late as I've been traveling, but now that the year is more than halfway over, here's what we have so far:

- The Trump Trial
- Biden vs Trump rematch elections
- Hunter Biden Trial
- P. Diddy case
- Justin Timberlake's mugshot
- The Hawk Tuah girl
- Beyonce's "Texas Hold 'Em"
- Ariana Grande's "Eternal Sunshine" album including "Yes, And?", "We Can't Be Friends", and "The Boy is Mine"
- Charlie XCX's "brat" album
- Sarah Carpenter's "Espresso"
- Dua Lipa's "Illusions"
- Taylor Swift's "Tortured Poets Department"
- Dune: Part Two
- The Fallout series on Amazon Prime
- Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune
- The eclipse and Aurora Borealis
- Boeing aircraft incidents

I think that's about it but as always please feel free to add anything I might have missed.


Wow I can't believe all that happened within the first 6 months.  :o

Why should she? She's probably in her teens or maybe even in her early twenties,If she don't want to then that's her decision, she don't want to be known for the person who maybe that spitting sound.


Well she’s making all sorts of public appearances and is selling Hawk Tuah merchandise, so I’d say she’s OK with the attention. But she drew the line at Playboy and OnlyFans.

Wow I can't believe all that happened within the first 6 months.  :o


It's actually not that much as far as news events. I just listed each song/album individually so that's why it looks like a long list. Perhaps I should have listed all the music in one line.

Well she’s making all sorts of public appearances and is selling Hawk Tuah merchandise, so I’d say she’s OK with the attention. But she drew the line at Playboy and OnlyFans.

Who knows what Hugh Hefner would think of this girl if he was alive today?

Who knows what Hugh Hefner would think of this girl if he was alive today?


At a minimum he’d invite her to visit the Playboy Mansion.

Hailey now has 1,000,000+ followers on Instagram.  8)

The death of O.J. Simpson.

..who would have turned 77 tomorrow..

At a minimum he’d invite her to visit the Playboy Mansion.

Hailey now has 1,000,000+ followers on Instagram.  8)

Damn, all because she got interviewed a sex question and now she has followers? Unreal!  :o 

Damn, all because she got interviewed a sex question and now she has followers? Unreal!  :o


There’s also all sorts of “Hawk Tuah… Spit on that Thang” tchotchke for sale at eBay.  ;D

It’s an industry now.

There’s also all sorts of “Hawk Tuah… Spit on that Thang” tchotchke for sale at eBay.  ;D

It’s an industry now.

I think when she meant spit on that thang, The interviewer guy must've looked at her with laughter. ;D

The rise of Chappell Roan.

The death of Redbox.

Another thing about Trump, him getting shot at.

Another thing about Trump, him getting shot at.

I saw the video, he got shot by his ear?

I saw the video, he got shot by his ear?


Yes, his ear was grazed. Anyhow this is the top news story of this year so far, and the first time a president or former president has had an assassination attempt on him since Reagan in 1981.

I saw the video, he got shot by his ear?


The shooter fared far worse. The Secret Service snipers literally blew his head off.  :o

Musta left one hell of a mess.

Yes, his ear was grazed. Anyhow this is the top news story of this year so far, and the first time a president or former president has had an assassination attempt on him since Reagan in 1981.

Trump is so lucky he didn't get shot in the chest.  :o

Trump is so lucky he didn't get shot in the chest.  :o


Apparently a second before his ear was shot, Mr Trump turned his head to the right, to look at a chart that was being displayed. Without him turning like that, it woulda been a solid head shot.

Apparently a second before his ear was shot, Mr Trump turned his head to the right, to look at a chart that was being displayed. Without him turning like that, it woulda been a solid head shot.

Then he would've gotten shot in the brain. :o

Ingrid Andress’ butchery of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at MLB’s Home Run Derby. :- x3acQHU-OUQ

Ingrid Andress’ butchery of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at MLB’s Home Run Derby. :- x3acQHU-OUQ


Wow, that's worse than Roseanne. I saw that Ingrid is supposed to be checking herself into rehab after that.

President Biden diagnosed with COVID.

Wow, that's worse than Roseanne. I saw that Ingrid is supposed to be checking herself into rehab after that.

Oh Wow, I can't listen to that anymore, that's god-awful. :(

President Biden diagnosed with COVID.

Hope he's OK.

President Biden diagnosed with COVID.


Didn't he have it like last year or so? I know it's not his first time and I believe Jill had it too at the same time.

Didn't he have it like last year or so? I know it's not his first time and I believe Jill had it too at the same time.


Must not have kept current with his vaccine jabs.

Must not have kept current with his vaccine jabs.

He's so busy with things that he probably didn't have time to.

But it has been concluded that the vaccines don't actually prevent you from catching COVID. It just supposedly mitigates the symptoms but even that doesn't hold much evidence with these new variants. All I know is I caught COVID about three months after my third jab so haven't bothered to get any since and I'll just take my chances.

But it has been concluded that the vaccines don't actually prevent you from catching COVID. It just supposedly mitigates the symptoms but even that doesn't hold much evidence with these new variants. All I know is I caught COVID about three months after my third jab so haven't bothered to get any since and I'll just take my chances.


Did you mask it?  ???

But it has been concluded that the vaccines don't actually prevent you from catching COVID. It just supposedly mitigates the symptoms but even that doesn't hold much evidence with these new variants. All I know is I caught COVID about three months after my third jab so haven't bothered to get any since and I'll just take my chances.

I didn't catch COVID at all after my first couple of jabs.

I didn't catch COVID at all after my first couple of jabs.

I have never caught it, period. I’ve been getting my jabs as needed.

The CrowdStrike incident. It was a faulty update to security software produced by CrowdStrike, an American cybersecurity company, caused innumerable computers and virtual machines running several Windows distributions to crash. Businesses and governments around the globe were affected by what has been described as the largest outage in the history of information technology.
It caused affected machines to enter the blue screen of death with the stop code PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA

I have never caught it, period. I’ve been getting my jabs as needed.

My Parents caught it but I didn't and that's good, I'm pretty healthy.

Joe Biden throwing in the towel.

Joe Biden throwing in the towel.


It's a crazy election season. Just over a week after the assassination attempt of Trump.

It's a crazy election season. Just over a week after the assassination attempt of Trump.

Maybe Biden needs to take it easy and find someone younger to get elected.

Trump running for re-election.

Trump running for re-election.

For a second stint, trying to become the next Grovel Cleveland. >:(

VP Kamala Harris assuming the role of Democratic nominee! :)

For a second stint, trying to become the next Grovel Cleveland. >:(

VP Kamala Harris assuming the role of Democratic nominee! :)

I would like to see a woman in office, don't know how that's going to turn out.

The Paris Summer Olympics

I would like to see a woman in office, don't know how that's going to turn out.


Bill Clinton liked to see women in the Oval Office too.  ;)

Bill Clinton liked to see women in the Oval Office too.  ;)


Just not his own wife, lol

I would like to see a woman in office, don't know how that's going to turn out.

We came close to seeing that happen in ’16, but the electoral votes precluded it.



Just not his own wife, lol

Never mind that ::)

We came close to seeing that happen in ’16, but the electoral votes precluded it.

Never mind that ::)


I was going to say in 2016 of course he supported his wife winning it, but I meant just when he was in the office.

I was going to say in 2016 of course he supported his wife winning it, but I meant just when he was in the office.


I said 24 years ago that if Hillary would have kicked Bill to the curb over his shenanigans, she could have run for president and would have won by a landslide. She blew her golden opportunity.

Bill Clinton liked to see women in the Oval Office too.  ;)

*Monica Lewinsky*  ;)

*Monica Lewinsky*  ;)

Seriously.. let's NOT go there. :-X



The Paris Summer Olympics

Of course any Olympic year is going to be remembered for its Olympic Games (save for 2020, when they were postponed to the following calendar year due to the covid pandemic; but even though they were actually played in 2021, they count as the 2020 Games).

Seriously.. let's NOT go there. :-X

Of course any Olympic year is going to be remembered for its Olympic Games (save for 2020, when they were postponed to the following calendar year due to the covid pandemic; but even though they were actually played in 2021, they count as the 2020 Games).

OK, I'm sorry, we won't.

While the summer of 2023 was known as Barbie Girl Summer, the summer 2024 has been named "brat girl summer", in reference to Charlie XCX album of that title. Even Kamala Harris was named as such by Charlie XCX herself on social media.

https://www.today.com/popculture/music/what-is-brat-summer-charli-xcx-rcna163061

Of course any Olympic year is going to be remembered for its Olympic Games (save for 2020, when they were postponed to the following calendar year due to the covid pandemic; but even though they were actually played in 2021, they count as the 2020 Games).


Also the US presidential elections, which happen on the same years as summer Olympics, and as you can see 2024 will be no exception. For 2020 of course the circumstance that caused the Olympics to be delayed is what it's most remembered for.

Also the US presidential elections, which happen on the same years as summer Olympics, and as you can see 2024 will be no exception. For 2020 of course the circumstance that caused the Olympics to be delayed is what it's most remembered for.

Yup, That is absolutely true.

For the Paris Olympics Simone Biles is the athlete that stands out. She's on the level of Michael Phelps or Carl Lewis.

With the elections, another thing to add is JD Vance and a couch, lol

For the Paris Olympics Simone Biles is the athlete that stands out. She's on the level of Michael Phelps or Carl Lewis.


I’ve been hearing about this. Yay Simone!!

Cat ladies.

Cat ladies.

What about Cat Ladies? ???

What about Cat Ladies? ???

I wonder too. ::) That’s new to me.

What about Cat Ladies? ???



I wonder too. ::) That’s new to me.


Read up on JD Vance calling somebody a childless cat lady.

Read up on JD Vance calling somebody a childless cat lady.

Oh yes I realize what was referred to. That’s rather disrespectful of him. ::)

The Wildfires.

Read up on JD Vance calling somebody a childless cat lady.


Basically anything JD Vance related. He'll be to 2024 like Sarah Palin was to 2008, with all of her memorable quotes from that year (Joe the Plumber, Joe 6-pack, You betcha, I can see Russia from my house, etc).

Cat ladies.


Finally I am being recognized!!!  :D :D ;D


Cat

Last night I stayed up late to watch the return of the Russian hostages-and yes, they were hostages because that is what Russia does. As I was watching, I was having a flash back of January 20th, 1981 when the Iranian hostages came home.


Cat

Last night I stayed up late to watch the return of the Russian hostages-and yes, they were hostages because that is what Russia does. As I was watching, I was having a flash back of January 20th, 1981 when the Iranian hostages came home.


Cat


I well remember that Iranian hostage situation. It cost Jimmy Carter the election. There are some conspiracy theories that claim it was planned that way.

I well remember that Iranian hostage situation. It cost Jimmy Carter the election. There are some conspiracy theories that claim it was planned that way.


Yup. At the time I was so naive to think that Iran was afraid of Reagan which is why they were released about 2 minutes after he became president. I later learned differently. I once met someone who worked on the botched rescue attempt and was told that there were so many security breaches that you could drive a Mac truck through it. I was not told who did the leaking.

Side note. I remember telling someone on Jan. 20th, that there was so much history being made and we didn't have to learn about it. I also remember they announced over the P.A. system at school that the hostages were airborne and the entire school exploded with cheers.


Cat

I well remember that Iranian hostage situation. It cost Jimmy Carter the election. There are some conspiracy theories that claim it was planned that way.


Around that time, my college professor, who was an acquaintance of The Shah (interviewed him multiple times, but his writings about the Shah were far from complimentary), was officially designated as an “enemy of the people” by the new Islamic poo-bahs in Iran. He never went back, although he was regularly called upon by news outlets to opine on Iranian issues.  8)

I’ve been hearing about this. Yay Simone!!


And she's won some more

And she's won some more

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Jimmy Carter looking forward to turning 100.

Jimmy Carter looking forward to turning 100.

Eight more weeks!

As part of the brat girl summer, the Apple Dance

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In addition to Simone Biles, the Paris Olympics will be remembered for the Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec and Australian break dancer Rachael Gunn (a.k.a Raygun).

Fed Chairman Jerome Powell signaled that the Fed will start lowering interest rates, in a speech he gave at the Fed’s annual economic forum in Jackson’s Hole.

https://triblive.com/business/powell-at-jackson-hole-the-time-has-come-for-the-fed-to-soon-begin-reducing-interest-rates/

Kamala Harris’ historic acceptance as Democratic presidential nominee at the DNC in Chicago!

Kamala Harris’ historic acceptance as Democratic presidential nominee at the DNC in Chicago!

I think she'll win.

A Syrian refugee killing three people with a knife at a festival in Germany...

An Syrian refugee admitted Muslim terrorist killing three people with a knife at a festival in Germany...


Fixed that for you.

Also the stabbing incident in Southport, UK and the subsequent riots

Also the stabbing incident in Southport, UK and the subsequent riots

Very sad. :\'(

^ I think we’ve already established that in this thread.


Yes, anything related to the elections.

In about one more month it will be time to post the end of Q3 update.

Yes, anything related to the elections.

In about one more month it will be time to post the end of Q3 update.

I know, time sure does fly.

The White Sox losing way too many games. ::) :(

It was mentioned earlier in this thread but the Hawk Tuah girl is definitely one of them especially since there's a thread created just for her.

Another school shooting once again. ::)

It was mentioned earlier in this thread but the Hawk Tuah girl is definitely one of them especially since there's a thread created just for her.


She’s playing her cards pretty well. I’d like to see her in some sort of TV show. (Not a reality show though).

She’s playing her cards pretty well. I’d like to see her in some sort of TV show. (Not a reality show though).

That would be interesting.

More Trump related of him saying about cats/pets being eaten by illegal immigrants and up to two assassination attempts.

Also the TV series Shogun which won a lot of Emmys.

More Trump related of him saying about cats/pets being eaten by illegal immigrants and up to two assassination attempts.



Things like that make me think, What the (blank) is he thinking?! ::)

More Trump related of him saying about cats/pets being eaten by illegal immigrants and up to two assassination attempts.

Also the TV series Shogun which won a lot of Emmys.

More stupid nonsense spews out his mouth.  ::)

Also the word "demure" seems to be the word of the year on social media.

In short, being "demure" means being cutesy, clean and mindful; not drawing attention to yourself; not being messy or loud; and getting things done and going about your day with quiet confidence and gentility.

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/state/2024/08/15/what-demure-trend-mean-tiktok-social-media-viral-jools-lebron-brat-summer-charli-xcx-kamala-harris/74809106007/

Puff Daddy getting arrested.

It was mentioned in the year in music thread but "Birds of a Feather" by Billie Eilish was one of the songs of the summer.

Puff Daddy getting arrested.

Or P Diddy or whatever he’s called now. ::) A news story I saw on this referred to him by his real name, Sean Combs.

Or P Diddy or whatever he’s called now. ::) A news story I saw on this referred to him by his real name, Sean Combs.


And his once popular but now defunct clothing line was called Sean John, after his first and middle names.

And his once popular but now defunct clothing line was called Sean John, after his first and middle names.

True.

And his once popular but now defunct clothing line was called Sean John, after his first and middle names.


Well with all the recent publicity, maybe he can launch a new brand of personal lubricant. :P

Or P Diddy or whatever he’s called now. ::) A news story I saw on this referred to him by his real name, Sean Combs.

His new name should be called "jailbird". >:(

Well with all the recent publicity, maybe he can launch a new brand of personal lubricant. :P

or a new brand of condoms. ;D

Another mass shooting  ::)

The White Sox losing way too many games. ::) :(

They are now one loss away from tying the 1962 Mets. :o :o

Another mass shooting  ::)


If you mean the one in Alabama I don’t think you will remember it a year from now. Although four people dying is tragic it is one of around 400 mass shootings that have happened in the USA so far this year. You can’t remember all of them.

If you mean the one in Alabama I don’t think you will remember it a year from now. Although four people dying is tragic it is one of around 400 mass shootings that have happened in the USA so far this year. You can’t remember all of them.

The one in Birmingham.

New York’s Mayor Eric Adams being indicted on various charges, along with multiple staff members.

https://www.newsweek.com/eric-adams-reportedly-indicted-everything-we-know-1959540

A black man can’t get a break. Even AOC has turned on him.

More details on the indictment will be coming out later today.  :-\\

New York’s Mayor Eric Adams being indicted on various charges, along with multiple staff members.

https://www.newsweek.com/eric-adams-reportedly-indicted-everything-we-know-1959540

A black man can’t get a break. Even AOC has turned on him.

More details on the indictment will be coming out later today.  :-\\


I bet this will lead to something.

A few days early but I'll go ahead and do the end of Q3 update. Here's what I had at the end of the first half of 2024:


- The Trump Trial
- Biden vs Trump rematch elections
- Hunter Biden Trial
- P. Diddy case
- Justin Timberlake's mugshot
- The Hawk Tuah girl
- Beyonce's "Texas Hold 'Em"
- Ariana Grande's "Eternal Sunshine" album including "Yes, And?", "We Can't Be Friends", and "The Boy is Mine"
- Charlie XCX's "brat" album
- Sarah Carpenter's "Espresso"
- Dua Lipa's "Illusions"
- Taylor Swift's "Tortured Poets Department"
- Dune: Part Two
- The Fallout series on Amazon Prime
- Pat Sajak retiring from Wheel of Fortune
- The eclipse and Aurora Borealis
- Boeing aircraft incidents


- So now it's Harris vs. Trump, and anything Trump related including his felony charges and two assassination attempts. Also JD Vance.
- Hunter Biden Trial maybe, but not quite sure
- P. Diddy case for sure
- JT's mugshot maybe but probably not. Was more like a short-term social media fad
- The Hawk Tuah girl definitely
- In music: Beyonce's "Texas Hold 'Em", Sarah Carpenter's "Espresso", Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather", Chappelle Roan, and Charlie XCX's "brat girl summer"
- In film: Dune: Part Two, Twisters, and maybe Deadpool & Wolverine. Joker 2 and Wicked from Q4 have potentials.
- Probably not Fallout but Shogun is probably the top series of the year
- Pat Sajak leaving the Wheel probably
- The eclipse and Aurora Borealis probably
- The Beoing aircraft incidents probably

To add:
- The Paris Summer Olympics with Simone Biles and the Australian breakdancer (Ray-Gun)
- The Southport, UK incident and the protests/riots that followed
- The use of the word "demure"
- Brocolli haircuts

In pro sports, the White Sox exceeding the 1962 Mets’ record for most losses in a regular season. ::)

A few days early but I'll go ahead and do the end of Q3 update. Here's what I had at the end of the first half of 2024:

- So now it's Harris vs. Trump, and anything Trump related including his felony charges and two assassination attempts. Also JD Vance.
- Hunter Biden Trial maybe, but not quite sure
- P. Diddy case for sure
- JT's mugshot maybe but probably not. Was more like a short-term social media fad
- The Hawk Tuah girl definitely
- In music: Beyonce's "Texas Hold 'Em", Sarah Carpenter's "Espresso", Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather", Chappelle Roan, and Charlie XCX's "brat girl summer"
- In film: Dune: Part Two, Twisters, and maybe Deadpool & Wolverine. Joker 2 and Wicked from Q4 have potentials.
- Probably not Fallout but Shogun is probably the top series of the year
- Pat Sajak leaving the Wheel probably
- The eclipse and Aurora Borealis probably
- The Beoing aircraft incidents probably

To add:
- The Paris Summer Olympics with Simone Biles and the Australian breakdancer (Ray-Gun)
- The Southport, UK incident and the protests/riots that followed
- The use of the word "demure"
- Brocolli haircuts

Wow This has been one hell of a year so far but the year isn't over yet, got 3 more months. :o

Wow This has been one hell of a year so far but the year isn't over yet, got 3 more months. :o


At the same time I can't believe we ONLY have 3 more months. The last few months especially have been flying by. I also think it's been a relatively calm year, at least for the 2020's/post-COVID era. The two Trump assassination attempts and his felony convictions are the only things that were crazy, and election years are usually crazy. Other than that it's mostly just been continuations of things that started in previous years such as the wars in Israel/Gaza/Lebanon and Russia-Ukraine. Just been escalated. Also COVID is still around.

At the same time I can't believe we ONLY have 3 more months. The last few months especially have been flying by. I also think it's been a relatively calm year, at least for the 2020's/post-COVID era. The two Trump assassination attempts and his felony convictions are the only things that were crazy, and election years are usually crazy. Other than that it's mostly just been continuations of things that started in previous years such as the wars in Israel/Gaza/Lebanon and Russia-Ukraine. Just been escalated. Also COVID is still around.

What a year this has been. :o

Hurricane Milton devastating the southeast part of the States. :\'(

Hurricane Milton devastating the southeast part of the States. :\'(


That's just terrible.

A Dodgers-Yankees World Series (for the first time in 43 years).

In technology, Tesla bots and the Tesla Cyber-Trucks

A Dodgers-Yankees World Series (for the first time in 43 years).

…with the Dodgers winning it and finally having a victory parade.

The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet being identified. ("Subways of Your Mind" by FEX)

The hurricanes this year.

Another Trump related, him being the first president to be re-elected for a second non-consecutive term since Grover Cleveland.

Another Trump related, him being the first president to be re-elected for a second non-consecutive term since Grover Cleveland.

Will they try to get him out again or will they keep him this time?

Peanut the Squirrel

Peanut the Squirrel

I can't believe the euthanized him.  :(

For me, a EF4 tornado striking 5 miles from where I live in April.

A month without precipitation for New York.

The social media app Bluesky which gained popularity/users after the elections.

Wicked. I still think it will be the movie event of the year like Barbie was to 2023.

A month without precipitation in New York

A month without precipitation in New York

Really? You guys didn’t have any at all?

Really? You guys didn’t have any at all?

Not much, we got some just the other day but we're still on a deficit.

Not much, we got some just the other day but we're still on a deficit.


We almost went the entire month of October without it in Georgia. I remember when Hurricane Helene was the last one for awhile which was in late September, and then we finally got a little bit toward the end of October so it was pretty much a month.

We almost went the entire month of October without it in Georgia. I remember when Hurricane Helene was the last one for awhile which was in late September, and then we finally got a little bit toward the end of October so it was pretty much a month.

I think eventually we'll get rain but then I think it's going to be more snow than rain by the end of December.

We almost went the entire month of October without it in Georgia. I remember when Hurricane Helene was the last one for awhile which was in late September, and then we finally got a little bit toward the end of October so it was pretty much a month.

That’s right; I remember it affected two of the Braves’ home games against the Mets; both of said games were played on the last day of September (the day after Closing Day) to determine the teams’ seeding for the wildcard round, as well as the fate of the Arizona Diamondbacks (who would have gotten a playoff spot if either the Braves or Mets swept the doubleheader, but that didn’t happen so they were out).

A lot going on at once this past week but some potentials include the Syrian rebellion, the protests in Georgia (former Soviet nation), and the South Korean president Yoon declaring martial law. Also Hunter Biden was mentioned earlier for his trial but his recent pardoning by his father Joe might make it more memorable.

Assad leaving Syria.
Who knows what will happen next down there but I doubt it will be good for the people. :-\\

Assad leaving Syria.
Who knows what will happen next down there but I doubt it will be good for the people. :-\\


I’m sure the rebels are “Moderate Muslims”.

I’m sure the rebels are “Moderate Muslims”.
Moderate democratic Muslims.

It seems Assad fled to Moscow which isn't exactly surprising.

Moderate democratic Muslims.


The rebels’ head guy is a former Al Qaeda player. Good luck with that. 

;D ;D ;D

The spate of storms (in the UK) over the last month.

Another potential is the UHC CEO shooting.

Another potential is the UHC CEO shooting.


I think so, because it's what I call a "new kind of murder". This is the first time somebody has killed the CEO of an insurance company because they were pissed off about their insurance coverage. (Everybody in the US is pissed off about insurance coverage, by the way). Previous examples of a "new" kind of murder were Princess Diana (death by paparazzi) and John Lennon, which was the first assassination of a major rock star. Prior to Lennon, it was generally political figures that were assassinated.

Probably the drone sightings

Luigi returns to New York City.

Luigi returns to New York City.

Where's Mario?

Where's Mario?


It did see a joke/meme on IG about 2024 being a bad year for Nintendo's marketing, and it had a picture of Diddy Kong and Luigi.

An amok driver who killed 5 and injured over 200 with his car at a Christmas market in Dresden.

For a change he allegedly didn't do it for Islam though. He actually hates Islam and thinks Germany isn't doing enough to help people get away from Saudi Arabia... I bet we will welcome them now with open arms... not. ::)
What's wrong with people? Why are we such a stupid species?

A case of friendly fire where a US ship shot down a Navy Hornet. Both pilots survived.
Don't think I've heard of such a thing before in NATO. ???

A case of friendly fire where a US ship shot down a Navy Hornet. Both pilots survived.
Don't think I've heard of such a thing before in NATO. ???


Boy, somebody is gonna get reamed over this one.  :o

Jimmy Carter will be added to and probably to the top of the list of celebrities that passed away in 2024, and only the third to the last day of the year. Although at this point it might go into something that 2025 will be remembered for since the memorial services will be likely after the New Year. I remember Betty White's death was more associated with 2022 even though she passed on NYE of 2021, and only a few weeks before her birthday.

Jimmy Carter will be added to and probably to the top of the list of celebrities that passed away in 2024, and only the third to the last day of the year. Although at this point it might go into something that 2025 will be remembered for since the memorial services will be likely after the New Year. I remember Betty White's death was more associated with 2022 even though she passed on NYE of 2021, and only a few weeks before her birthday.

But at least he was around to celebrate his birthday. :(

I think I can go ahead and make the final list. Hopefully nothing crazy happens today or tomorrow that will need to be added.

- The Trump vs. Kamala Harris elections, and also Trump's felony convictions and two assassination attempts
- Hunter Biden's trial and pardoning by his father
- P Diddy
- The Hawk Tuah girl
- Paris Olympics, especially Simone Biles and Raygun
- The eclipse in April and the Aurora Borealis sightings
- Drone sightings in New Jersey
- Syria/Assad
- Luigi shooting the UHC CEO
- Jimmy Carter passing at the end of the year, and celebrating his 100th birthday. Other notable deaths include James Earl Jones, Quincy Jones, John Amos, OJ Simpson, and Liam Payne.
- In music: Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso", Charlie XCX's "brat" album, Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather", Chappelle Roan, Beyonce's "Texas Hold 'Em", Tommy Richman, "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey, Katy Perry's "143" album
- In movies: Wicked, Dune Part Two, Twisters, Deadpool & Wolverine, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- On TV/streaming: Shogun and Fallout
- Pat Sajak leaving Wheel of Fortune and Ryan Seacrest as the new host
- Tech and other trends: Tesla cyber trucks, broccoli haircut, the use of the word "demure" on social media

I think I can go ahead and make the final list. Hopefully nothing crazy happens today or tomorrow that will need to be added.

- The Trump vs. Kamala Harris elections, and also Trump's felony convictions and two assassination attempts
- Hunter Biden's trial and pardoning by his father
- P Diddy
- The Hawk Tuah girl
- Paris Olympics, especially Simone Biles and Raygun
- The eclipse in April and the Aurora Borealis sightings
- Drone sightings in New Jersey
- Syria/Assad
- Luigi shooting the UHC CEO
- Jimmy Carter passing at the end of the year, and celebrating his 100th birthday. Other notable deaths include James Earl Jones, Quincy Jones, John Amos, OJ Simpson, and Liam Payne.
- In music: Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso", Charlie XCX's "brat" album, Billie Eilish's "Birds of a Feather", Chappelle Roan, Beyonce's "Texas Hold 'Em", Tommy Richman, "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" by Shaboozey, Katy Perry's "143" album
- In movies: Wicked, Dune Part Two, Twisters, Deadpool & Wolverine, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- On TV/streaming: Shogun and Fallout
- Pat Sajak leaving Wheel of Fortune and Ryan Seacrest as the new host
- Tech and other trends: Tesla cyber trucks, broccoli haircut, the use of the word "demure" on social media

Wow Bat, what a year this has been.  :o