Mostly of farm life in the SW and Midwest.

Fantastic color photos by Russell Lee from the 1940s

The general region from Boston down to at least Philly - everyone there thinks they know all and that their shit doesn''t stink.\ \ In reality they''re largely clueless about anything outside of their region and can''t get it into their pea-brains that the rest of the country is substantial and doesn''t automatically follow their lead.\ \ One Philly asshole recently tried to blame the rest of America for Trump, Snooki AND the Kardashians!!

When you get fish at a restaurant, and it has the eyeballs, skin, and bones, what type of presentation is that? How do you possibly eat it without choking on a bone?

Long John Silver

This guy is a repeat; some of the respondents said that they knew him. I wish he would show a real smile and not a smug smirk. But, oh how I would work him over. A lot.

Big Muscle 5/22/2012

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I know she's a pothead and pretty stupid when it comes to parapsychology; but other than that I'm a bit bewildered about the constant running in-jokes making fun of Dionne Warwick. Why is she so particularly mocked on Datalounge?

Well darlings, we have maxed out the other Madonna threads. 1,800 posts altogether. Can there be more to say, on matters MDNA? Flop on! xo

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Christmas wishes come true, and Harry helps out a friend.

"I'm not your fucking grandmother."

When Rufus Wainwright met Bea Arthur, it wasn't pretty.

Why?

Seth MacFarlane's "Ted"

Besides former Oriole Brady Anderson, I think that Mike had to be the only MLB player who was constantly lobbed with gay rumors. He even held a press conference in 2002 to declare that he was NOT GAY, DAMMIT! I'm guessing that frequent changing hair styles and colors, meticulous facial hair and the rumors that he was hooking up with NYC weatherman Sam Champion didn't do anything to dispell the gay rumors. And then there was the fact that he was roommates with Dodgers teammate Eric Karros...

Mike Piazza

The quirky sense of humor, outlandish personal style (pompadour, huge black-dyed beard, tatts, freaky clothes) and S&M antics (a burly guy referred to as "The Machine" appeared behind him during a televised interview wearing BDSM leather fetish apparel) all make for quite and interesting MLB player. He appeared at the ESPY Awards last year wearing a spandex tuxedo.

Brian Wilson of the San Francisco Giants

You are over. You are no longer relevant and will not be worshiped any longer. You wore out your welcome and we are tired of you. Please go away.

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First the Billboard awards cuts her tribute short because of time. Now last night, AI scrapped its planned tribute to her because of (you guessed it) TIME. Jennifer Holliday and her bug eyes could have easily been dumped if it was a matter of time. NO ONE needed to hear "And I'm telling you" for the millionth time. And besides, the AI crowd knows Hudson's version, so come on. I'm just keeping it REAL. This woman is getting treated badly, and deserves so much better.

He''s on the advisory board of GOProud.

It really is the bitchiest of them all.

Kristen Stewart's Bitchface

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Vicdeo:

Anderson Cooper Kicks 'Human Barbie' Sarah Burge Off Show: 'You're Dreadful'

Last night's season finale was terrible. There, I said it.

The Voice of the Night

There have been a couple of threads recently about women writing gay fiction and why they would do it.Personally I don't see the issue as some of the great tales of gay love have been by women.If anyone doubts me read Mary Renault and any of her Greek tales ie Persian Boy. But this thread is about authors who are considered and marketed to the opposite gender to you.I am coming out of the closet on this I an a man who loves Georgette Heyer.Love her. Her level of period detail is amazing. Does anyone else read authors usually considered and marketed to the opposite gender?

Damn fine for 48. Is that his real hair? I'm officially jealous

Brad Pitt at Cannes

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DC Comics AND Marvel Superheroes Come Out of the Closet May 24, 2012 Part 1: DC Comics recently announced one of their most popular, but as of yet unnamed, prominent characters will soon be coming out of the closet. DC Comics, owned by Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, has decided that one of their beloved superheroes will be homosexual. Who will they choose; Batman, Superman, Flash, Green Lantern, Plastic Man, or another one of their characters that children look up to? Last year, DC Comics Co-publisher Dan DiDio said that the company would not change the sexual orientation of an existing superhero and would bring in a new one altogether. Parents may have been able to avoid a new character since it would not be one many children have grown to admire. DiDio has changed his mind and will not be introducing a brand new character. They will feature an existing character who was previously assumed to be straight, will now become openly gay. Senior VP Sales Bob Wayne said DiDio's view 'had evolved', comparing the shift to Barack Obama's recent endorsement of same-sex marriage, according to a report. DiDio did not specify which character would 'come out' or in which issue it would be featured. It will likely be a June issue during LBGT month, joining lesbian character Batwoman. Part 2: And to make matters more shocking, Marvel, now owned by Disney, followed DC Comics' announcement with a surprise of their own. Northstar, Marvel's first openly gay hero, is going to tie the knot with his boyfriend in the current issue of "Astonishing X-Men." This is the first same-sex wedding in a superhero comic book. In "Astonishing X-Men" #50, which hit comic shop shelves Wednesday, Northstar proposes to his boyfriend, Kyle, a fellow snow sports enthusiast who possesses no superpowers. The couple will seal the deal in issue #51, slated for a June 20 release. "The story of Northstar and Kyle is universal, and at the core of everything I write: a powerful love between two people who have to fight for it against all odds," said X-Men comic writer Marjorie Liu in a statement. Children desire to be just like superheroes. Children mimic superhero actions and even dress up in costumes to resemble these characters as much as possible. Can you imagine little boys saying, "I want a boyfriend or husband like X-Men?" This is ridiculous! Why do adult gay men need comic superheroes as role models? They don't but do want to indoctrate impressionable young minds by placing these gay characters on pedestals in a positive light. These companies are heavily influencing our youth by using children's superheroes to desensitize and brainwash them in thinking that a gay lifestyle choice is normal and desirable. As Christians, we know that homosexuality is a sin (Romans 1:26-27). Unfortunately, children are now being exposed to homosexuality at an early age. Comic books would be one of the last places a parent would expect their child to be confronted with homosexual topics that are too complicated for them to understand. Children do not know what straight, homosexual, or coming out of the closet even means, but DC Comics and Marvel are using superheroes to confuse them on this topic to raise questions and awareness of an alternative lifestyle choice. These companies are prompting a premature discussion on sexual orientation. Northstar's wedding will be the first same-sex wedding in the world of mainstream superhero comics, but not the first gay comic books character. Earlier this year One Million Moms emailed Toys 'R' Us concerning the "Life With Archie" No. 16 with two gay characters getting hitched. Toys 'R' Us had the audacity to display "Archie- Just Married" at the front of the store by the checkout counters. TAKE ACTION Please send DC Comics (Warner Bros. Entertainment Company) and Marvel (Disney) an email urging them to change and cancel all plans of homosexual superhero characters immediately. Ask them to do the right thing and reverse their decision to have sexual orientation displayed to readers. Send Your Letter Now! Sincerely, Monica Cole, Director

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"I don't know whether Barack Obama was born in the United States of America. I don't know that. But I do know this, that in his heart, he's not an American. He's just not an American." Coffman apologized on Wednesday night, completely walking back from his original statement about Obama's citizenship. "I misspoke and I apologize," Coffman said about the comments in Elbert County in a written statement. "I have confidence in President Obama’s citizenship and legitimacy as President of the United States."

Rep. Mike Coffman, Colorado Republican Congressman, Says Obama Is 'Not An American'

Is there anyone left we want to win?

Luke has signed on play the villain in "Fast & Furious 6".

Vin Diesel TO FUCK Luke Evans!!!!!

I know it sounds odd, but I kind of miss that sound that connected you to the Internet and then the booming, "You've got mail!". Listen to the sound at the link and share your memories..

What do you miss about the early days of the www?