What did you think that episode was about ?
TIL: Today I Learned
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Dave
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Well obviously I knew about the gay musical but I thought that the Dorothy part was just someone’s name. I thought it might be the female character’s name since they never said it.
Well, it was someone's name, gay icon Judy Garland's character name...
I'm just surprised you remembered it from the show (i recalled that there was an episode where there was a question about someone's sexuality, but had to look up the details) but never came across it on the net until now. Though, to be fair, i also don't recall if i heard it before or looked it up because of the show...
Anyway, here's the scene:
Dave
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I learned that today as well, which amused me to no end!
Friend of Bashir? Not canon of course but probably as close as you could get in a 90's show.
Dax represents ace? 
I definitely need that one explained to me, because Dax was shown to be sexually active throughout the show. Jadzia and Ezri's sex-life was the literal plot of multiple episodes. I would think Dax would be the friend of Bi/Pan, because gender/species didn't matter.
I definitely need that one explained to me, because Dax was shown to be sexually active throughout the show. Jadzia and Ezri's sex-life was the literal plot of multiple episodes. I would think Dax would be the friend of Bi/Pan, because gender/species didn't matter.
GasBandit
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Dax is literally Two Spirit you guys
Yes, i think you're right and it's Pan. But they're usually shown with the Grey blue pink flag which I associate more with ace which I guess is where my confusion comes from. There's also debate about meaning so it all gets messed up anyway. Are Friends of Garak gay people or gay people and allies? Good luck getting a straight answer to that question (pun intended)!Dax represents ace?
And for some reason hand dynamometers are back in fashion at my work place. And we hates them.
figmentPez
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TIL that there's at least one company making model railway scale miniatures of people having sex:
These images are of the censored display box, but underneath the stick figures are slightly more detailed tiny people. Some pics can be found on this related article from The Sun: One Track Mind? Model railway firm is selling X-rated accessories showing tiny couples having sex
These images are of the censored display box, but underneath the stick figures are slightly more detailed tiny people. Some pics can be found on this related article from The Sun: One Track Mind? Model railway firm is selling X-rated accessories showing tiny couples having sex
if I were into model railways, that's exactly the kind of thing I'd buy lol
They're German.
We also have this magical place.They're German.
And yes there are hidden easter eggs, some of them involving miniature sex (though knowing the people who run this place their minis are probably made by themselves).
Homepage
www.miniatur-wunderland.com
That's a conglomeration of a Susato whistle head, and a carbon fiber body, probably commissioned from the Carbony Flute Company, since they're the only ones I know that work in that material for tinwhistles. It was "made" by Erik the Flutemaker. It's not from "Arabia".
He sells lots of specialty scaled whistles, because you don't need to know how to play actual music to sound good noodling on them.
He sells lots of specialty scaled whistles, because you don't need to know how to play actual music to sound good noodling on them.
I wish I didn't know that. Li'l Z started watching in when the first season came out, and Mr. Z and I basically said "no more" because it's so bad.
GasBandit
Staff member
... I'm not getting that on Plex, either. I have limits!
I would never ask. We want LESS of that in our household. I am still taking delight in watching Mr. Z's brain melt every time our son want to "live life a quarter mile at a time".
...But enough about that! TIL about Evil Genius Brewery! They are based out of Philly, and I cannot give you an honest review of the quality their beers until tonight. BUT! I want to share with you guys the NAMES of all their brews. I want to try too many of these just on the names alone. I think I caught almost every reference. I have missed my calling naming pop-culture beers:
Our Beers
Discover a unique range of craft beers at Evil Genius Beer Company. Dive into our collection and find your new favorite brew today!
evilgeniusbeer.com
The Grandpa Joe rant had me in tears. I have also picked up "There's No Crying in Baseball" and "Playoffs?!*" for our baseball teams' family BBQ this weekend.
(*Yes, I know that originated from football, but both of our teams shockingly made it to the playoffs AND championships this year, so I say it counts.)
Try Adulting, that's my favorite by them!I would never ask. We want LESS of that in our household. I am still taking delight in watching Mr. Z's brain melt every time our son want to "live life a quarter mile at a time".
...But enough about that! TIL about Evil Genius Brewery! They are based out of Philly, and I cannot give you an honest review of the quality their beers until tonight. BUT! I want to share with you guys the NAMES of all their brews. I want to try too many of these just on the names alone. I think I caught almost every reference. I have missed my calling naming pop-culture beers:
Our Beers
Discover a unique range of craft beers at Evil Genius Beer Company. Dive into our collection and find your new favorite brew today!
The Grandpa Joe rant had me in tears. I have also picked up "There's No Crying in Baseball" and "Playoffs?!*" for our baseball teams' family BBQ this weekend.
(*Yes, I know that originated from football, but both of our teams shockingly made it to the playoffs AND championships this year, so I say it counts.)
TIL about Ronald McWeevil and now so must you
Enterprise, AL - Ronald McWeevil
Visit reports, news, maps, directions and info on Ronald McWeevil in Enterprise, Alabama.
www.roadsideamerica.com
Blocks access from my country. But the image is plenty, thanksTIL about Ronald McWeevil and now so must you
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Enterprise, AL - Ronald McWeevil
Visit reports, news, maps, directions and info on Ronald McWeevil in Enterprise, Alabama.www.roadsideamerica.com
Not much info really. Town of Enterprise Alabama has a bunch of painted weevils as some sort of public art initiative. Someone made the pictured statue and it has become a bit of a tourist attraction.
figmentPez
Staff member
TIL that microwave drawers exist. They're meant to go under the counter in kitchens, and usually (always?) have powered opening mechanisms. They don't have rotating plates because the magnetron gets moved around instead.
The catch is that they cost $1,000 - $2,000+! Because only Sharp makes the magnetron elements for them, and all other brands are just buying those expensive parts from Sharp and then building in their own look and other features.
I'm not sure why you can't just put other types of magnetrons in a drawer, but apparently if you want the latest in kitchen trends you've got to pay an absurd price.
Also, putting a microwave at toddler height seems like it's just asking for trouble.
The catch is that they cost $1,000 - $2,000+! Because only Sharp makes the magnetron elements for them, and all other brands are just buying those expensive parts from Sharp and then building in their own look and other features.
I'm not sure why you can't just put other types of magnetrons in a drawer, but apparently if you want the latest in kitchen trends you've got to pay an absurd price.
Also, putting a microwave at toddler height seems like it's just asking for trouble.
GasBandit
Staff member
Yeahhhh I'll keep mine over the stove, and reasonably priced, thanks.