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What does "coconut tree" refer to, other than deriding Jamaican heritage? Why the assumption that Kamala originally ever had "left-wing" backing; they called her "Copmala." "Left-wing kooks" are not the driving force in elections; they're not geared toward functionality. How is he a 100% disaster? He ended the war in Afghanistan, froze punitive student loan interest and at least lowered my payments by $10k a year to be forgiven in 15 years (under the GOP plan, mine is projected to grow to $850k at time of death; I've already made >$100k in worthless payments. student loans are like bedbugs in their rapid growth and expansion), repaired our relationships with allies, expanded national park land, increased American independence from Middle East oil, passed an infrastructure bill to fund projects like replacing lead pipes and complete bike paths and other road repairs that had long ago been abandoned, created an environmental worker program, raised the wages of federal workers, shut down 100+ gun stores who violated law including the infamous one in Indiana that supplied a great many of the guns in Chicago crimes, renewed the Violence Against Women Act, appointed the most diverse judges in US history. All this despite a divided congress. Kamala actually has the most tie breaks broken in Senate ever; second place is Calhoun who held his position 4 years longer than Kamala. All of that must count for something.

I'm at the point now where every time I get a BBC News notification I stupidly assume he's dead only to open it to see that a some shit like a 35 year old woman in Rochdale has had her leg bitten off by a neighbours pet pig.

Tom Hennessy, a London, Ontario World War II veteran who completed a 'Walk of Gratitude' in 2022, whereby he covered 100 miles in support of younger veterans in need, has died. He was 101. Hennessy served as spitfire fighter pilot in multiple allied campaigns. https://london.ctvnews.ca/london-world-war-ii-veteran-has-passed-away-1.6733803

I don't care what you say you are. You told on yourself by using a racist slur, hence you getting the facepalm. There are plenty of other sources. Did you know Stefanik was campaigning for him in New Hampshire this week? Did you know that that's the next primary coming up? Have you followed what happened to the NH Democrats ballot, and why that means many may flip parties and vote Haley? Were you aware that 40% of NH voters are independent? We'll see what happens January 23rd. Your facepalm to me confirmed you don't follow the news, on top of that messy bragging about how much of an independent thinker you are.

Tom Baker is 90.

Adam Harrison, son of Rick Harrison from Pawn Stars, dead at 39 from an overdose.

Sat 20 Jan 44 Barry Ryan — Eloise +4 41 Elvis Presley — In The Ghetto 36 Fleetwood Mac — Oh Well 35 The Small Faces — Lazy Sunday 35 Stevie Wonder — Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday 27 The Foundations — Build Me Up Buttercup 21 The Edwin Hawkins Singers — Oh Happy Day 19 Mary Hopkin — Goodbye 18 Tom Jones — Delilah 17 Fleetwood Mac — Man Of The World 14 Nina Simone — Ain’t Got No / Do What You Gotta Do 07 Lou Christie — I’m Gonna Make You Mine -4 00 Kenny Rogers & The First Edition — Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town -2

These Cash Luna alts are bloody gnats, when I think I've killed them all suddenly another pops up. Clapped this one out anyway.

Audrey Hepburn died on this day 31 years ago, aged 63. She was a British actress. She rose to stardom in the romantic comedy Roman Holiday (1953) alongside Gregory Peck, for which she was the first actress to win an Oscar, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award for a single performance. That year, she also won a Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Play for her performance in Ondine. Hepburn went on to star in a number of successful films such as Sabrina (1954), in which Humphrey Bogart and William Holden complete for her affection; Funny Face (1957), a musical in which she sang her own parts; the drama The Nun’s Story (1959); the romantic comedy Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961); the thriller-romance Charade (1963), opposite Cary Grant; and the musical My Fair Lady (1964). In 1967, she starred in the thriller Wait Until Dark, receiving Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA nominations. After that, she only occasionally appeared in films, one being Robin and Marian (1976) with Sean Connery. Her last recorded performances were in the 1990 documentary television series Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn for which she won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement – Informational Programming. She died from appendiceal cancer.

Stefanik is literally on Trump's shortlist: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/trump-elise-stefanik-vp-pick-prospect-rcna133599 'She's a killer': Trump eyes Rep. Elise Stefanik as a potential VP pick The former president has spoken highly of the New York congresswoman, and his allies say she's high on the list of vice presidential prospects. Lol, I'll take a facepalm from people who don't actually read the news.

I think the running mate will be Elise Stefanik. A woman who will not upstage him. During the Speaker of the House shenanigans, a lot of us wondered why Stefanik wasn't going for it. That's because she loves the role of hyping up whatever mediocre (at best) dude. Haley has too much star power.

I Can Never Go Home Anymore never fails to make me misty. Though Remember (Walking in the Sand) is my favorite. RIP to one of the girl group greats

Lord Trimlestown (wiki), hereditary peer (though an Irish title so was never a member of the House of Lords) dead at 93.

20/Jan/2024 41 Elvis Presley — In The Ghetto +2 40 Barry Ryan — Eloise 36 Fleetwood Mac — Oh Well +2 35 The Small Faces — Lazy Sunday 35 Stevie Wonder — Yester-Me, Yester-You, Yesterday 27 The Foundations — Build Me Up Buttercup 21 The Edwin Hawkins Singers — Oh Happy Day 19 Mary Hopkin — Goodbye 18 Tom Jones — Delilah 17 Fleetwood Mac — Man Of The World 14 Nina Simone — Ain’t Got No / Do What You Gotta Do 11 Lou Christie — I’m Gonna Make You Mine 02 Kenny Rogers & The First Edition — Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love To Town -6

Charmian Abrahams, aka Charmian Eyre, who played Mavis Hooper in Crossroads from 1981-85, at the end of a decades long career, has died after being hit by a vehicle, aged 96.

Report that Mary Weiss, lead singer of the Shangri-las who had UK singles hits in the 60s and 70s, has died: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Weiss

The Killers. Going to see them in June.

Reputable source reporting the death of former Tory MP for Luton East and Luton South Sir Graham Bright: John Major’s PPS, subsequently a Police and Crime Commissioner. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Bright

Jack Burke, Jr. is a hit for @nantonian2013, @Torva Messor and me: https://www.nbcsports.com/golf/news/jack-burke-jr-two-time-major-champion-and-hall-of-fame-member-dies-at-100

Writing extremely long titles is as important to Gooseberry's brand as celebrity pregnancies, thirsting over 1950s men, and the emoji. Never change, Gooseberry. Make the title longer if anything.

Gooseberry Crumble's Neverending Enema Thread?

Tippi Hedren, American actress, is 94 today.

Especially when he says things such as "lock her up!", "I actually don't have a bad hairline", "I have made some really significant deals because I play golf", and "If [Ivanka] weren't my daughter, perhaps I'd be dating her"

That's not what it's about though. Obviously both pass the notability test, but it's the likelihood of their death this year. Attenborough is looking noticeably frailer of late, and his voice is weaker. DVD seems in much better health, but a fall could change all that, or he could just keel over with a stroke or heart attack, anything's possible at that age.

Thoughts with whoever had to sing 'Happy Birthday' to him.