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If you are a big fan of Casablanca (like me) there is an excellent book on the making of the film. I see that there are currently several copies on EBAY that you can get for less than $7.00. Round Up the Usual Suspects: The Making of "Casablanca" by Aljean Harmetz From Google AI: Round Up the Usual Suspects: The Making of Casablanca by Aljean Harmetz is a detailed, well-researched book that explores the behind-the-scenes story of the classic film, revealing the accidents, politics, and personalities that shaped it. Published in 1992, it draws on interviews with cast and crew (like Paul Henreid, Lauren Bacall, Howard Koch, and Julius Epstein) and access to Warner Bros. archives and Ingrid Bergman's diaries to debunk myths and provide an insider's look at the WWII-era Hollywood studio system. The book covers everything from casting and script changes to the near-removal of "As Time Goes By" and the film's unexpected success.

This thread since its inception has been about twerking at a funeral - look at all of his posts before the most recent one. How did this become a thread about twerking at Chuck-E-Cheese? And where was the twerking here? The racism of Hell Toupee (aka Mr. Fantasy) never ceases to amaze.

From my friend Grok: Artists Cancel Kennedy Center Shows After Trump Name Addition The Kennedy Center's board, reshaped by Trump allies, voted on December 18, 2025, to rename it the Trump-Kennedy Center, adding Trump's name to the facade the next day. Prominent artists including Issa Rae, Rhiannon Giddens, Peter Wolf, Low Cut Connie, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Hamilton producers, the Gay Men's Chorus, and now Chuck Redd have canceled performances in protest. Center president Richard Grenell demanded $1 million from Redd, calling it a political stunt, while a lawsuit from Rep. Joyce Beatty challenges the rename as illegal without Congress's approval. The cancellations highlight tensions between artistic principles and the venue's operations amid Trump's second term. This story is a summary of posts on X and may evolve over time. Grok can make mistakes, verify its outputs.

Apples and Oranges comparison IMO. IAWL is a beloved film, but over the years it has worn on me and with each viewing I find its sentimentality or simplicity slightly "trite" or dated compared to contemporary films. Casablanca I never get tired of watching, incredible cast of Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains, Peter Lorre, Sidney Greenstreet and Paul Henried. And Casablanca is responsible for so many memorable film quotes: "Round up the usual suspects" "I'm shocked! Shocked to find that gambling is going on in here" "Here's looking at you, kid" "Play it again, Sam" (Misquote): The actual lines are "Play it, Sam. Play 'As Time Goes By.'" (Ilsa) and "Play it, Sam" (Rick) "Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine!" "We'll always have Paris" "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship"

The above is an AI video. However during the Palisades Fires in L.A. earlier this year, abandoned cars were pushed out of the way by a bulldozer to make access for fire trucks.

Not if you are on the same planet that most of us here are living on.

Yeah, they keep telling us how great everything is now and better than it was under Biden but that is not reality for most Americans. Affordability looks to be the key issue in the 2026 midterms. Trump says that is fake news and a false talking point for Democrats - but the reality is everything seems to cost more than when Trump came in. He promised to bring prices down starting Day 1 but that hasn't happened (although eggs are maybe a little cheaper but that seems about it).

https://x.com/WUTangKids/status/2004990450500030943 God damn these people are insufferable….a simple google search will tell you that Lillian Bonsignore has 31 years of experience with the FDNY as EMS Chief and was a 9/11 first responder and is more than qualified to be commissioner….oh and while you’re at it google how the last commissioner got appointed and check his firefighting credentials

So, you have to have actual in-the-field firefighting experience in order to be the commissioner of the fire department? Really?

With the name Shunasti featured in the thread title, we don't have to Guess Dey Color.

Yes, they do if the therapeutic help is to support them in the process of transitioning. That is considered part of what is called gender affirming care.

Not true: AI Overview Research indicates that suicide rates and risks are generally not the same for transgender individuals who have transitioned compared to those who have not. Studies consistently show that access to gender-affirming care (medical, surgical, or social) is associated with a lower prevalence of suicidal ideation and attempts. Conversely, those who have not transitioned, or who have been denied necessary care, face higher risks.

Jimmy Kimmel's Alternative Christmas Message Slams Trump and U.S. 'Tyranny' Last updated 10 minutes ago On December 25, 2025, Kimmel delivered Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message, criticizing President Trump and claiming tyranny is booming in the U.S. He referenced a September incident where ABC paused Jimmy Kimmel Live! after FCC pressure over his monologue, but public backlash quickly restored it, letting him resume nightly critiques of the president. Kimmel urged British viewers not to give up on Americans, joking they need about three years, while critics pointed to the UK's own strict online speech laws, including over 12,000 arrests in 2023 for offensive messages. This story is a summary of posts on X and may evolve over time. Grok can make mistakes, verify its outputs.

I don't believe they do actually have that Constitutional right and I doubt the Summary Judgment ruling will be upheld on appeal. And the privacy rights of the minor also comes into play here IMO. I can foresee that the consequences of parents being informed may result in the transgender minor being forced into therapy against their will, or kicked out of their home and in some cases resulting in suicide. Bad decision. Fun Fact: Judge Roger T. Benitez was appointed as a U.S. District Judge by President George W. Bush in 2004.

And folk singer, Jesse Welles came out with tune shortly after the United Health CEO was murdered. Warning NSFW lyrics Jesse Welles - United Health (Live 2025) There ain't no you in United Health There ain't no me in the company There ain't no us in the private trust There's hardly humans in Humanity

This is yet another example of why Hardcore Troubadour never provides a link to his claims (probably got it from The Gateway Pundit).

If the best thing the MAGA crowd here can come up is talking about the Biden Christmas family photo, then you know that things are not going well with Trump.

Yeah, you got footage of some folks cheering for Mangione's release, but no proof of what their political affiliation or ideology is. It appears to be mostly those who have grievances against the insurance industry, focusing on claim denials, which takes in people on both sides of the political spectrum.

I dodge drats like you, Mr. Fantasy (aka Hell Toupee) every chance I get.

https://x.com/1drcole/status/2003961261537591398 Even on Christmas Eve, Donald Trump can't resist turning a wholesome NORAD Santa call into a xenophobic rant about "bad Santas" infiltrating the country, capped off with a narcissistic shoutout to his election win in Oklahoma. This isn't holiday spirit; it's the pathology of a man who poisons innocence with fear and self-aggrandizement, reminding us why his return to power threatens the very soul of our nation.

Well, his draft dodging did make him unknown to seeing any combat.