You are reminding me of the time Mo Rocca commented on WWDTM that hand knot sweaters were too itchy so a bunch of listeners angrily knot and sent him sweaters to refute that claim.
I doubt that's being quoted, though
Zoe: Don't think it's a good spot, sir. She still has the advantage over us. Mal: Everyone always does. That's what makes us special.
'Serenity'
Natter 78: I might need to watch some Buffy for inspiration
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
-t - Aug 17, 2026 1:32:18 pm PDT #13608 of 14045
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
JenP - Aug 17, 2026 2:26:01 pm PDT #13609 of 14045
PARTY AT THE SHEEP’S EYE
I am assuming this will be offered on various forms of merch, and I am knowing that I will buy one of those merches.
It was such a fucking great episode. Do we call them episodes? I'm having a brain fart.
Way to go, Laura's nephew!
Debet, I approve only of your third birthday present. I mean, so far as my approval actually plays into... anything, ever.
I am not allergic to wool, but with every passing year, itchy things become more and more of a no-go.
Steph L. - Aug 17, 2026 2:38:54 pm PDT #13610 of 14045
That which does not kill you should RUN
PARTY AT THE SHEEP’S EYE
I am assuming this will be offered on various forms of merch, and I am knowing that I will buy one of those merches.
The group picture? It had better be, because I (the person who doesn't need any more t-shirts) want it on a t-shirt. Or as a print would be nice -- we have this poster framed, and it would be nice to have the group picture framed along with it.
It was such a fucking great episode. Do we call them episodes? I'm having a brain fart.
I think the creators call them chapters, but I think I only refer to them as episodes.
JenP - Aug 17, 2026 2:47:06 pm PDT #13611 of 14045
A group picture would be so perfect. I love the print you linked. I have but a single coffee mug, but it has Gloria's coffee quote, so it's the best.
You guys, I am so deep into the whole audio drama world now because of Midnight Burger, you can't even know. It's a little bit over the top, but I'm having so much fun. Also, Midnight Burger is a fucking unicorn. I mean, among some really fabulous horses and a Pegasuses (and what Buffy snippet did I just remind myself of?) or two, but... yeah.
Laura - Aug 18, 2026 9:11:05 am PDT #13612 of 14045
Our wings are not tired.
Although I love listening to audiobooks when driving I have not seemed to manage to focus on any of the serial variety. On the list. Perhaps on the drive back to Florida.
Shir - Aug 18, 2026 9:42:09 am PDT #13613 of 14045
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
waves
Oh hi. I haven't been here forever, and you know, there are plenty of reasons. The major one is that in less than three weeks I'll be moving to a different continent (hello, Europe! Specifically, Belgium) to start an academic sabbatical and to work on an MSc in digital humanities, and that's a very big change. I'm both very excited and anxious and having a hard time imagining life in a place that isn't a hellmouth (though, you know, I love it here. It's insane, but it's home, and we can have a far nicer version of it).
I'm bringing the cat with me, which of course is now my number one concern: how the opinionated 16-year-old cat will survive the flight and all these hours in a carrier.
On the bright side, I'll now be a bit closer to y'all. And hopefully with some time to actually, umm, post here more (sorry about not really being here lately, but between war and life and planning a move, well, not much time left for other things).
That's it for the big life update. Love y'all, tons of ~ma of all kinds, and please pray for the cat to survive the move and the airport staff to whisk us through all inspections as fast as possible.
-t - Aug 18, 2026 9:57:49 am PDT #13614 of 14045
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Hi Shir! How exciting!
erikaj - Aug 18, 2026 10:28:19 am PDT #13615 of 14045
"Somewhere in this building is our talent." Toby Ziegler, my spirit animal
wow, that's wild for the cat. keep something that smells like you in the carrier with him. have a great time in Europe.
Steph L. - Aug 18, 2026 10:48:18 am PDT #13616 of 14045
That which does not kill you should RUN
Shir, that's a big change for you and your cat, but it sounds exciting!
Although I love listening to audiobooks when driving I have not seemed to manage to focus on any of the serial variety. On the list. Perhaps on the drive back to Florida.
Laura, Midnight Burger really is fucking fantastic. It's smart and funny and weird and poignant and consistently entertaining. And there are a lot of episodes, so it would be suited for a New York --> Florida drive.
Okay, time to switch loads of laundry and get back to work.
JenP - Aug 18, 2026 12:02:03 pm PDT #13617 of 14045
Unsurprisingly, I am seconding Steph on the Midnight Burger rec, Laura.
Also, even if just for the car ride, it’s worth it to do the min level of support through Patreon for the month to lose the ads. I listen through Spotify, and it was super easy to connect up.
Though you may become engrossed enough to stay a supporter!