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TatteredCarcosa t1_j8pwoov wrote
Reply to comment by Extension-Ad-2760 in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
I mean, it's just all over the place. It has a fucking parenthetical for no reason.
Apostastrophe t1_j8pwcnd wrote
Reply to comment by Some0neAwesome in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
I see what you did there. Whether intentional or not.
Thank you for your art.
ballimir37 t1_j8pw81i wrote
RedditStrolls t1_j8pw7pr wrote
Reply to comment by myeff in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
I once submitted a line that got "nominated" but never featured. Hehe.
Apostastrophe t1_j8pvzai wrote
Reply to comment by myeff in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
The one about the woman doing some gardening reminiscing sexually seeing a “slug thrusting innocuously across the rhododendrons” about “planet Alderon and the alien who used to make love to [me]” is one of my favourite sentences in all of existence.
Every time I read I’m in pieces.
CornWallacedaGeneral t1_j8pvrmt wrote
Reply to comment by TimeshipTacoTaco in TIL: The Chamblee Incident. In 1989, Kenneth Lamar Noid, a mentally ill man who believed that the Domino's Pizza "Avoid the Noid" ads were personally directed towards him, antagonizing him. He took 2 Domino's employees hostage at gunpoint. by SilentWalrus92
Boyd in hizzouse
Al-Anda t1_j8pvi31 wrote
Reply to TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
“Well, I love a rainy night.” -Eddie Rabbitt
11DarkReign11 t1_j8pujt9 wrote
Reply to comment by captainktainer in TIL: The Chamblee Incident. In 1989, Kenneth Lamar Noid, a mentally ill man who believed that the Domino's Pizza "Avoid the Noid" ads were personally directed towards him, antagonizing him. He took 2 Domino's employees hostage at gunpoint. by SilentWalrus92
Papa John's where I live makes great pizza.
Quirderph t1_j8pud0u wrote
Reply to comment by Dagonet_the_Motley in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Not if you approach the polar circle during the summer.
squeezyscorpion t1_j8pu75f wrote
Reply to comment by monty2 in TIL: The Chamblee Incident. In 1989, Kenneth Lamar Noid, a mentally ill man who believed that the Domino's Pizza "Avoid the Noid" ads were personally directed towards him, antagonizing him. He took 2 Domino's employees hostage at gunpoint. by SilentWalrus92
“I’m speaking to you from the year 1987, but my message is timeless.
avoid…the noid.”
ZhouDa t1_j8ptusj wrote
Reply to comment by AbbreviationsGlad833 in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
The night was sultry.
Granolapitcher t1_j8ptge7 wrote
Reply to TIL the 'Negro Motorist Green Book' was based on an earlier 'Jewish Vacation Guide' book which outlined places that Jews were not unwelcome to stay in America in 1917. by aripy
Bet that book got updated as frequently as a college textbook until around 1945
Abacabisntanywhere t1_j8ptcf1 wrote
Reply to TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Snoopy.
[deleted] t1_j8pt3we wrote
Reply to comment by Wintersbone7 in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
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DialsMavis t1_j8psc7a wrote
Reply to comment by BumblebeeMajor6310 in TIL: The Chamblee Incident. In 1989, Kenneth Lamar Noid, a mentally ill man who believed that the Domino's Pizza "Avoid the Noid" ads were personally directed towards him, antagonizing him. He took 2 Domino's employees hostage at gunpoint. by SilentWalrus92
Johnny Domino also took issue with the 30 min or free policy…
Wintersbone7 t1_j8prtba wrote
Reply to comment by Looking4DomTop in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
I read the Brontë sisters: Anne, charlotte Emily and .Shaniqua. The last known Brontë sister wrote about urban issues of the time.
Carpe_DMX t1_j8pr5o5 wrote
Reply to comment by Viperion_NZ in TIL the 'Negro Motorist Green Book' was based on an earlier 'Jewish Vacation Guide' book which outlined places that Jews were not unwelcome to stay in America in 1917. by aripy
There’s a lot of room between “we’ll take your money and not hang you” and “welcome!”
Big world out there.
Wintersbone7 t1_j8pqqpa wrote
Reply to comment by chris_ut in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
What is that because of the Kaiser?
Deltahotel_ t1_j8pqqno wrote
Reply to comment by ruiner8850 in TIL: The Chamblee Incident. In 1989, Kenneth Lamar Noid, a mentally ill man who believed that the Domino's Pizza "Avoid the Noid" ads were personally directed towards him, antagonizing him. He took 2 Domino's employees hostage at gunpoint. by SilentWalrus92
Maybe it’s your local spot? I’ve had Dominos across America and I love it. I add extra toppings though. I’ve had like maybe two bad pizzas from them, tops. I love their cheese, especially with double, and their white sauces are both pretty tasty. Their toppings are more flavorful than a lot of other places I’ve been. Sometimes some toppings like mushrooms or spinach or tomatoes taste damn near nonexistent on some pizzas, but I actually usually find that they’re pretty good at dominos. If I could complain about anything, I think sometimes their crust can be a little extra and leave little room for toppings. So I like their pan pizzas. Sometimes their red sauce seems a little too sweet, also. So sometimes I choose less sauce or a white sauce. I think other places are definitely also capable of better, no doubt. But I wouldn’t call their pizza bad. I’ve had worse pizzas in Italy and New York.
I can relate to that feeling though, there is a place called Domino Pizza, unrelated to the American chain. It’s in Kyrgyzstan and it’s fucking horrible. The dough is like textured plastic, the cheese and sauce are shit. And that’s all there is to a pizza. So it’s just trash. Worthless garbage. No idea how they’re still in business. I’ve had it like two or three times and I get sick every time.
FillThisEmptyCup t1_j8pqpcg wrote
Reply to comment by myeff in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
It was a Dork and Stormy Daniels night…
BDMac2 t1_j8pqgwb wrote
Reply to comment by EmbraceableYew in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
His most impactful piece of writing is probably Vril, the Power of the Coming Race, a story about mystical beings who live inside the Earth. Theosophists such as Helena Blavatsky accepted this book as part of the secret occult truth of the world. Theosophists ideas about the “root races” such as the “Aryans” led to a lot of Nazi beliefs. So strange how a proto-science fiction book anonymously published in 1871 can help lead to one of the most brutal regimes in the history of the world.
Wintersbone7 t1_j8pqeuc wrote
Reply to comment by Some0neAwesome in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Clean it up and then enter it. It made me laugh.
Logical-Holiday t1_j8pqa6n wrote
Reply to comment by JustaRandomOldGuy in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
Suddenly a shot...was heard?
AnthillOmbudsman t1_j8ppyul wrote
Reply to comment by TimeshipTacoTaco in TIL: The Chamblee Incident. In 1989, Kenneth Lamar Noid, a mentally ill man who believed that the Domino's Pizza "Avoid the Noid" ads were personally directed towards him, antagonizing him. He took 2 Domino's employees hostage at gunpoint. by SilentWalrus92
Man I hate people who name their kids "Schmoid".
IDontTrustGod t1_j8px5e9 wrote
Reply to comment by RedditStrolls in TIL that the phrase "It was a dark and stormy night" was the opening line to an actual novel published in 1830, but runs on for another 51 words: "It was a dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents — except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by a violent gust of wind which..." by dylancatlow
If you don’t mind sharing I’d love to hear it!