Things that don't deserve their own thread

[Biffer]

[Enzedder]

Just watching the live storm chasers in Oklahoma which is under a severe storm alert

[BnM]

[Slick]

One of those rare ones where the music actually adds to it. 1905 and 2 world wars coming

Can’t help but wonder how many of those boys were dead before they were 25. Front line for the WWI meat grinder.

I just got a bit sad realising every single one of those people is dead.

[inactionman]

God save us from modern artists.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd1wpegrnrxo

Ms Kaechele's plans involve transforming the velvet-clad lounge into a women's toilet and a church - which she claims will allow it to continue operating as a women-only space under legal exemptions.

“There is a fabulous toilet coming to the Ladies Lounge, and so in that sense the Ladies Lounge will operate as a ladies’ room.

"It’s a toilet that is celebrated the world round. It is the greatest toilet, and men won’t be allowed to see it," Ms Kaechele said in Australian media reports.

Some of the key artworks, like the ones by Picasso, will be moved into the toilet to ensure "uninterrupted viewing" while she applies for other exemptions.

And only on Sundays, men would be allowed into the space - to learn ironing and laundry folding.

It was quite funny at first, but she's really overegging it all now.

(I'm sure there was a post on this when it as first reported but can't seem to find it)

[Biffer]

God save us from modern artists.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd1wpegrnrxo

Ms Kaechele's plans involve transforming the velvet-clad lounge into a women's toilet and a church - which she claims will allow it to continue operating as a women-only space under legal exemptions.

“There is a fabulous toilet coming to the Ladies Lounge, and so in that sense the Ladies Lounge will operate as a ladies’ room.

"It’s a toilet that is celebrated the world round. It is the greatest toilet, and men won’t be allowed to see it," Ms Kaechele said in Australian media reports.

Some of the key artworks, like the ones by Picasso, will be moved into the toilet to ensure "uninterrupted viewing" while she applies for other exemptions.

And only on Sundays, men would be allowed into the space - to learn ironing and laundry folding.

It was quite funny at first, but she's really overegging it all now.

(I'm sure there was a post on this when it as first reported but can't seem to find it)

But it won't work. That kind of pish works in America, but courts in the UK have a long established precedent that if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's probably a fucking duck.

[Guy Smiley]

God save us from modern artists.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd1wpegrnrxo

Ms Kaechele's plans involve transforming the velvet-clad lounge into a women's toilet and a church - which she claims will allow it to continue operating as a women-only space under legal exemptions.

“There is a fabulous toilet coming to the Ladies Lounge, and so in that sense the Ladies Lounge will operate as a ladies’ room.

"It’s a toilet that is celebrated the world round. It is the greatest toilet, and men won’t be allowed to see it," Ms Kaechele said in Australian media reports.

Some of the key artworks, like the ones by Picasso, will be moved into the toilet to ensure "uninterrupted viewing" while she applies for other exemptions.

And only on Sundays, men would be allowed into the space - to learn ironing and laundry folding.

It was quite funny at first, but she's really overegging it all now.

(I'm sure there was a post on this when it as first reported but can't seem to find it)

But it won't work. That kind of pish works in America, but courts in the UK have a long established precedent that if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's probably a fucking duck.

This is the case involving Mona, in Tasmania?

The artist set up an exhibit deigned to illustrate the restrictions faced by women, I think... and it was reserved as a women only space. Part of the overall thrust of the installation, I believe. Along comes a bloke from another state who decides he has been discriminated against because he can't enter the exhibit.

This is deeply ironic, of course.

The court upholds his complaint...

(Mona is a private gallery / museum which has made something of a name for itself by hosting work that challenges mainstream thinking)

so the artist, who may be married to the owner of Mona if I recall correctly, has come up with what looks like a pretty humorous and decent riposte.



If some sad fuckwit can't comprehend the concept of male priviledge and uses the court to enforce that concept then he deserves all the egg that lands on his face.

Good luck pursuing this in a UK court.

[Biffer]

God save us from modern artists.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd1wpegrnrxo



It was quite funny at first, but she's really overegging it all now.

(I'm sure there was a post on this when it as first reported but can't seem to find it)

But it won't work. That kind of pish works in America, but courts in the UK have a long established precedent that if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck, it's probably a fucking duck.

This is the case involving Mona, in Tasmania?

The artist set up an exhibit deigned to illustrate the restrictions faced by women, I think... and it was reserved as a women only space. Part of the overall thrust of the installation, I believe. Along comes a bloke from another state who decides he has been discriminated against because he can't enter the exhibit.

This is deeply ironic, of course.

The court upholds his complaint...

(Mona is a private gallery / museum which has made something of a name for itself by hosting work that challenges mainstream thinking)

so the artist, who may be married to the owner of Mona if I recall correctly, has come up with what looks like a pretty humorous and decent riposte.



If some sad fuckwit can't comprehend the concept of male priviledge and uses the court to enforce that concept then he deserves all the egg that lands on his face.

Good luck pursuing this in a UK court.

I’d only passed the story by, didn’t realise it was in NZ, but your justice system is based on the UK one, so I think they may work to that principle as well. It’s better than being similar to the US one!

[inactionman]

It's in Australia

The issue came about as the man who raised the complaint paid to enter the gallery to see some works by Picasso - which the gallery holds and advertises - but was prevented from doing so by reason of gender.

The work of art being that he was restricted by reason of gender.

From the original court case:

"Part of the experience is being denied something that is desired," said Mona's counsel, Catherine Scott, according to local paper The Mercury.

Women have often been side-lined from places of power or prestige, and the exhibit was inspired to correct an imbalance which existed at Mona, says Ms Kaechele, whose husband owns the museum.

"It excludes men, and I would be lying if I were to say I didn't find it titillating," she told the hearing, according to The Mercury.

It's not necessarily being denied something desired, it's being denied something paid for. They offer a publicly-facing service, and they expect payment for this service which they have no intention of providing.

And Ms Kaechele's comments are those of a headcase. Titillated by someone being excluded. Not a good look, and all very self-indulgent.

[Guy Smiley]

And Ms Kaechele's comments are those of a headcase. Titillated by someone being excluded. Not a good look, and all very self-indulgent.

The whole point of the exhibit is to highlight exclusion based on gender.

Biffer, do I seriously need to point out that Tasmania is not in NZ?

[Kiwias]

Today I found out that panda dogs are not actually pandas.

[Biffer]

And Ms Kaechele's comments are those of a headcase. Titillated by someone being excluded. Not a good look, and all very self-indulgent.

The whole point of the exhibit is to highlight exclusion based on gender.

Biffer, do I seriously need to point out that Tasmania is not in NZ?

No, but I think it demonstrates just how much I care about this story

[inactionman]

And Ms Kaechele's comments are those of a headcase. Titillated by someone being excluded. Not a good look, and all very self-indulgent.

The whole point of the exhibit is to highlight exclusion based on gender.

Biffer, do I seriously need to point out that Tasmania is not in NZ?

I think most people get it (both the point of the exhibit, and that Tasmania is not NZ).

[Sandstorm]

And Ms Kaechele's comments are those of a headcase. Titillated by someone being excluded. Not a good look, and all very self-indulgent.

The whole point of the exhibit is to highlight exclusion based on gender.

Biffer, do I seriously need to point out that Tasmania is not in NZ?

I think most people get it (both the point of the exhibit, and that Tasmania is not NZ).

Dracula lived in a castle in Tasmania.

[BnM]

[TB63]

[TB63]

[Enzedder]

Meanwhile - it's our first morning into the minuses.

Although I quite like a brisk walk in the morning frost.

[fishfoodie]

Tech can be such a double edged sword, & SM particularly so, but I've spent the last couple of hours watching surfing videos on YouTube, & it occurred to me that for decades we've been immensely impressed by David Attenborough & his teams nature productions, but now the means of producing 10-15 minute slices of perfection are possible to most of us.



You can tell from his body language as he exits the tube that he is overwhelmed, & the video from the tail of the board puts you right in their with him.

[Guy Smiley]

[Niegs]

During the Brit Pop wars, I was on team Blur. As I quickly approach grumpy old man hood, I now totally understand Noel Gallagher.

[Biffer]

During the Brit Pop wars, I was on team Blur. As I quickly approach grumpy old man hood, I now totally understand Noel Gallagher.

Both sides are ignorant to Team Jarvis

[mat the expat]

During the Brit Pop wars, I was on team Blur. As I quickly approach grumpy old man hood, I now totally understand Noel Gallagher.

Both sides are ignorant to Team Jarvis

I'm down for both teams!

[Enzedder]

I have heard that 63 Earths can fit inside Uranus.

When will I be mature enough to post that without a snigger?

[Kiwias]

I never want to hear another complaint against any referee in any RWC or Super Rugby match.

https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/scheidsrechter ... nende-team

[Guy Smiley]

https://www.wdrb.com/news/jeffersonvill ... a758e.html

A pickup truck driver was charged for his role in the four-vehicle crash earlier this month that left a semi dangling off the side of the Second Street Bridge.

Court records show Trevor W. Branham, 33, of Jeffersonville, was arraigned Friday on four counts of wanton endangerment and one count of operating on a suspended license.

The crash on March 1 made headlines after the rig broke through the railing of the Second Street Bridge, resulting in a daring rescue of the semitruck driver by Louisville Fire & Rescue.

According to the arrest report, witnesses told police that Branham's Chevrolet C1500 truck was southbound on the bridge speeding and weaving in and out of traffic when it hit a stalled vehicle in the right lane. Police said Branham's vehicle then lost control and crossed into northbound lanes, hitting another car with two people inside before striking the semi tractor trailer. The semi hit a bridge support beam on the westside of the bridge before going through the iron fence railing.

[Niegs]

Won't lie... I totally want one of these now!!!

[Guy Smiley]

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[Insane_Homer]

"Iranian president stoned to death by mountain"

[Gumboot]

"Iranian president stoned to death by mountain"

FHHD

[Niegs]

Real life Grand Theft Auto!

[Sinkers]

Did she jump off that bridge or am I seeing things?

[inactionman]

Phew. Germany narrowly avoid having the chancellery taken by force of arms.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/artic ... -frankfurt

One woman covered her face with a grey folder as cameras captured the defendants’ walking into court. Heinrich XIII Prince Reuss, whose seat was marked with the sign “Prinz Reuss” and who is alleged to have been the group’s ringleader, appeared relaxed, nodding as his lawyer spoke to him.

Dressed in a dark jacket and trousers, navy pullover and open-necked shirt, the 72-year-old estate agentgreeted fellow defendants before taking his place in court.

Never, ever trust Estate Agents.

[inactionman]

Real life Grand Theft Auto!

So much weirdness. The police car was creating as much chaos as she was.

[Niegs]

Did she jump off that bridge or am I seeing things?

https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/woman ... sh-report/

[Insane_Homer]

Did she jump off that bridge or am I seeing things?

https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/woman ... sh-report/

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[tabascoboy]

He amputated a patient's leg in under 2.5 minutes, operating so swiftly that he inadvertently amputated his assistant's fingers and slashed a spectator's coattails.

The spectator died from sheer terror, and both the patient and the assistant later succumbed to gangrene, marking the only recorded operation with a 300% mortality rate.

On a separate occasion, while performing another leg amputation, Liston accidentally removed a patient's testicles along with the leg.

[Sandstorm]

He amputated a patient's leg in under 2.5 minutes, operating so swiftly that he inadvertently amputated his assistant's fingers and slashed a spectator's coattails.

The spectator died from sheer terror, and both the patient and the assistant later succumbed to gangrene, marking the only recorded operation with a 300% mortality rate.

On a separate occasion, while performing another leg amputation, Liston accidentally removed a patient's testicles along with the leg.

Should have invented Specsavers…..

[Enzedder]

Just saw a profound question that deserves an explanation.

Why does no-one disappear in the Bermuda triangle any more?

[TedMaul]

Just saw a profound question that deserves an explanation.

Why does no-one disappear in the Bermuda triangle any more?

They’re all fully shaven now Enzed.