So, one of the things Eva and I do when we watch TV together

[conuly]

is we pause at dramatic moments and cliffhangers and talk about what a grim and depressing note it was to end a show on. "Yup, they blew up Babylon 5 right after this convo. It was a daring move to spend the next 4 seasons staring at an empty spot, but hey, they told us from the start it was the last of the Babylon stations!"

This habit of ours apparently annoys Jenn.

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Comments

[jo]

It's not just flamingos, ducks, geese and swans that stand on one leg -- I think most birds do. My conure stands on one leg all the time when she's resting on a perch. I see wild birds do the same on branches, etc.

[melita66]

My zebra finches did it too. I always thought it had to do with staying warm.

[conuly]

Humans do it too. As the article states, this is probably an energy-saving measure.

[readerjane]

I don't think I would enjoy that either: delving into the Doylesian questions about the choices the showrunners made. Not on first viewing. That would make it feel too much like a school assignment. First viewing should be an immersive experience: Watsonian considerations only.

On later viewings, though, all modes of discussion are welcome!

[conuly]

It's not really a discussion, it's just a joke, to pretend we think that the protagonist or station or whatever was REALLY in danger.

[greghousesgf]

I only wish the Jewish cookbook article was longer. :)