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Carl Knecht
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Husband. Cat food dispenser. Corporate minion trying to worm his way through IT.
It was forty years ago today that Kent Shocknek interrupted programming to cover the launch of space shuttle Challenger and the first teacher in space. he didn’t realize that it would be the start of hours of special programming due to the vehicle explosion 73 seconds after launch.
The Challenger Disaster: KNBC News Launch Coverage
YouTube video by zellco321
youtu.be
January 28, 2026 at 3:25 PM
An ICE agent on Tuesday attempted to forcibly enter Ecuador's consulate in Minneapolis, according to the country's Foreign Affairs Ministry.
Ecuador files protest after ICE agents attempts to enter Minneapolis consulate
Federal agents are generally not allowed to enter an embassy or consulate without permission.
www.axios.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:16 AM
It’s pretty amazing that ICE agents are able to wear masks for so long in public without passing out.
January 25, 2026 at 10:55 PM
"Will you marry me? is a marriage proposal.
"Will, You, Mary, Me" is a foursome proposal.
"Will, you marry me" is a time traveler spoiling the future.
"Will you. Mary me" is a cavewoman trying to make Will, who has amnesia, remember who he is.

Unsourced from my Facebook memories
January 23, 2026 at 4:22 PM
What do you mean PowerShell for Power Platform Administrators requires Windows PowerShell (AKA version 5.x)?!?
Programmability and Extensibility - PowerShell - Installation - Power Platform
PowerShell for Power Platform Administrators installation
learn.microsoft.com
January 22, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Anyone have a self-cleaning automatic cat litter box that they recommend? I'm to the point where I would NOT recommend the one we have now.
January 20, 2026 at 7:09 PM
I was informed by my spouse tonight that Glenn Powell and Channing Tatum are, in fact, not the same man.
January 18, 2026 at 2:27 AM
Today's Wordle would have been better suited for Monday.
January 10, 2026 at 8:54 PM
O give me a home,
Where the buffalo roam,
Where the deer and the antelope play,
Where seldom is heard
A discouraging word,
'Cause what can an antelope say?
January 7, 2026 at 3:58 PM
I already knew we were the bad guys. You didn't have to keep proving it.
cnn.com CNN @cnn.com · 21d
The White House said that it is “discussing a range of options” to acquire Greenland, noting that using the US military is not off the table. https://cnn.it/4q9FdtH
January 7, 2026 at 12:08 AM
Reposted by Carl Knecht
I know this feels impossible now, but I swear, on January 6 itself, there was a pretty broad bipartisan consensus that storming the Capitol to find and kill lawmakers was bad, and that Trump was responsible for inciting his followers to try it
January 6, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Of the 59 people mentioned in the 1989 Billy Joel classic "We Didn't Start the Fire," just three remain living now that Brigitte Bardot has passed. (Source: u/cavedave on Reddit)
December 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Remember for a hot second when The National Enquirer tried doing legit stories and was actual news?
December 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Music has the power to move us, to take us to a place where we may not have known we needed to go. With that in mind, I present my favorite version of “O Holy Night” performed by Trombone Shorty. I hope it moves you as it does me all these years later.
Oh Holy Night | Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
YouTube video by Tim White
youtu.be
December 24, 2025 at 4:30 PM
So Syria is where we're starting a war to try to take away attention from the Epstein files.
December 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
It amazes me what talent people have. To that point, please enjoy these silent monks, singing “Hallelujah.”
Silent Monks Singing Halleluia
YouTube video by Sally Mathes
youtu.be
December 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Five years ago, they held a 3 hour Friday afternoon meeting and asked "What hobby have you picked up in 2020?"
December 18, 2025 at 10:38 PM
My work, in an effort to stifle any enjoyment or risk, has blocked tenor and giphy. Whatcha gonna do?

[Elmo shrug]
December 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Linear TV is dying a slow death.
The Oscars Moving to YouTube Beginning in 2029, Will Stream Free Worldwide
The Oscars will air on YouTube starting in 2029.
variety.com
December 17, 2025 at 6:18 PM
There will never be a larger number of people older than you.
December 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
This preview quote pretty much sums up my feelings.
“It makes me sick to feel relief that it was the Reiner’s son, Nick, whom the police arrested. As disgusting as it is, I’m relieved that the perpetrator appears to have had no greater motivation than mental illness and a monstrous drug addiction.” michaelianblack.substack.com/p/inconceiva...
Inconceivable
I wasn’t even 10 when Ronald Reagan got shot in 1981.
michaelianblack.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 8:05 PM
He also directed "8 The Play" taking actual transcripts from the court case and making an amazing play with a few friends (George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Martin Sheen, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jane Lynch, and Kevin Bacon just to start)
December 15, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Reposted by Carl Knecht
The cultural impact of Rob Reiner cannot be understated. Legend isn't big enough a word. It goes to 11. You can't handle the truth. As you wish. I'll have what she's having. I'm your number one fan. You guys wanna see a dead body? The very idea of a bucket list. The West Wing.

All from his movies.
December 15, 2025 at 3:51 AM
I am pleased to announce another no-talent year!
December 9, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Good things I have today off. I just found out my car was sold in Arizona in May. You know, the car I bought in 2023 and is sitting out in the driveway. Need the DMV to figure out what chaos happened and correct it so I can get my annual registration complete.
December 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM