Yes, it’s 45 years since the world first saw a man travelling through time in a wooden box. (Normally I would have saved this for a Whoydensday post, but today is the Actual Anniversary). The BBC did a nostalgia page… Read More ›
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Otterday! And Open Thread
Odie the five month old North American River Otter was rescued from his dead mother and grew up at the Texas State Aquarium. Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Is there anything… Read More ›
Thursday Cheezburger
Bonus LOLWho!
Whoydensday: teasers!
Yes, the promised Children in Need trailer for the Christmas special (titled The Next Doctor with a trademark Rusty tease) aired this week.
Sydney Hoydenizens: Anyone up for Yuletide Drinks?
Beppie is a regular commenter at Hoyden About Town who is currently organising drinkies instead of writing her thesis. In the interests of good conversation, celebrating the approaching Summer Solstice, and getting squiffy, I’ll be organising a Yuletide Drinks… Read More ›
“Gamers’ girls be warned”, says WA Today
Yet again, women who play videogames are rare, perhaps mythical, beings. WA Today has issued an ominous warning to “Warcraft widows”: Widows of Warcraft, be warned – you may not see much of your boyfriend/partner/husband/defacto/intended in the next six months… Read More ›
Otterday! And Open Thread
Today’s otters are courtesy of Cute Otters. These Asian Short Clawed triplets were born at the Chessington Zoo to parents Guinevere and Lancelot. *iz ded* Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything your heart desires. Is… Read More ›
Thursday Cheezburger
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Belated Whoydensday Quickhit: Bill Bailey for 11?
Not really, that was just a throw-away quip in the comments to this comprehensive Den of Geek post about the various contenders who have been mentioned for the role (odds are given and everything). Mind you, I think Bailey could… Read More ›
Otterday, and Open Thread
Via cuteotters, this wee baby otter. The Oklahoma Aquarium pup is one month old and taking its first steps and swim in public. Bonus baby pygmy hippo from Taronga! Please feel free to use this thread to natter about anything… Read More ›
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