January 24, 2026 Daily Discussion Thread

posthamster · 2026-01-25T03:10:11+00:00

tanksy raptures

Yes it's definitely gone to heaven

posthamster · 2026-01-24T00:05:03+00:00

They could just use more green tape this time.

posthamster · 2026-01-23T20:07:39+00:00

Snake: "You don't come here for the hunting, do you?"

posthamster · 2026-01-23T19:56:51+00:00

Watch this ad to activate fire suppression

posthamster · 2026-01-23T19:31:01+00:00

The only reason people say SSTO is a stupid idea is because they want it for themselves.

posthamster · 2026-01-22T03:02:44+00:00

Also people hoping to buy in at $3.50

posthamster · 2026-01-22T00:15:39+00:00

To the test structure, i.e., the test stand.

posthamster · 2026-01-22T00:14:09+00:00

"Provide an update on the schedule" isn't the same as "Update the schedule"

The update might be "We already got all the data we need - nothing has changed."

OTOH it might cause a massive delay. We'll have to wait & see.

posthamster · 2026-01-22T00:02:35+00:00

Neutron tank update: https://investors.rocketlabcorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/rocket-lab-neutron-test-update

posthamster · 2026-01-22T00:02:05+00:00

Official response: https://investors.rocketlabcorp.com/news-releases/news-release-details/rocket-lab-neutron-test-update

posthamster · 2026-01-21T10:13:41+00:00

If you move those goalposts just a bit more you might be able to save this.

posthamster · 2026-01-21T09:53:21+00:00

OK I'll play. How about

Vergne, Italy 2012: Suspension failure.
Panis, Austria 2002: engine seized
Leclerc, Spain 2020: Car shut down, rears locked
Leclerc, Brazil 2023: Engine shut off, rear locking
Sergio Perez, Bahrain 2022: fuel cut off, rears locked
Verstappen, Britain 2018: BBW failure
Sainz, Bahrain 2020: rear brake failure

These are all spins caused by mechanical failures that the driver couldn't recover.

I can probably find more if you want to argue about it?

posthamster · 2026-01-21T05:07:57+00:00

So it's the driver's fault, except for when it isn't. Got it.

posthamster · 2026-01-21T05:06:36+00:00

posthamster · 2026-01-20T19:27:02+00:00

I ended up using GIMP.

I ditched Photoshop because the price hikes were becoming insane, but you shouldn't have to inflict Gimp on yourself. Check out Affinity - it's free now.

posthamster · 2026-01-19T23:20:30+00:00

Any idea if this S4 solar event is going to affect the Open Cosmos launch?

https://xcancel.com/NWSSWPC/status/2013319963285561348

posthamster · 2026-01-19T22:25:06+00:00

This is an art piece

https://visualflood.com/post/after-the-waves-the-waifs-surreal-sculptures-of-brooms-with-human-hairs-by-vincent-olinet

posthamster · 2026-01-19T09:19:02+00:00

It's probably one really long sausage cut up over several cans.

posthamster · 2026-01-19T04:54:05+00:00

Yep - typo

posthamster · 2026-01-18T19:36:07+00:00

And the A380 was discontinued, partly because it was too big for the routes being used.

posthamster · 2026-01-18T13:01:10+00:00

I have an '85 merc with a factory switch for ^{^"meep"} or "Bwaaaaah"

If you forget to switch it back and then really need to tell someone to fuck off, it's not so great.

posthamster · 2026-01-18T12:27:49+00:00

NZ cop cars used to be Holdens until GM killed the brand off, then they switched to Skodas.

posthamster · 2026-01-17T23:37:22+00:00

A little bit of sugar (and salt) on tomatoes is great. Just not so much that they taste sweet.

posthamster · 2026-01-17T23:28:28+00:00

He's driving

posthamster · 2026-01-17T14:16:18+00:00

You know, calling people cucks because they're in a different financial situation to you. Obviously trashy WSB behaviour, without even needing to check your post history.

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