Little Drummer Boy Challenge

Screenshot of a Facebook post that says: For those mentioning Etsy, specifically it's the British schoolboy who is drumming on everything, the song I think comes in at the end so you have time to mute!

An early pre-game warning, faithful LDBCers: a bunch of you have mentioned that Etsy ad, which contains the dread tune. But according to Laura, below, you have time to dump out of it before the fatal notes strike.

Now, THAT is commitment to the cause. I bow to you.

A Little Drummer Boy Challenge movie poster based on the John Carpenter classic HALLOWEEN.

OK, so normally I post the day after Halloween. This year, I figured we could only deal with one anxiety-inducing ordeal at a time, so I waited for the World Series to end.

I hope everyone had a great summer.

Just 27 days 'til we give our nerves a REAL workout.

Spread the word.

You know, not to alarm you or anything, but it's almost September already.

Just thought I'd mention that.

But, y'know—enjoy the rest of your summer and stuff.

Puh-Rum-Pum-Pum-Post-Game Results for 2024 “For a moment there, I thought we were in trouble”: Butch Cassidy’s Newman and Redford This one starts with a gunfight where no one’s shot and ends with tears at a funeral f…

Let's put a bow on it, folks.

This one starts with a gunfight where no one's shot and ends with tears at a funeral for a clown. Ready?

Winning Elfies of Jon Gardner's kid, Donald Dulchinos, Holly Melton, and Maïs Non

OK, people. Last call: fill out the form (bit.ly/ldbcform) with your win or loss if you haven't already (no dupes, please), and let's see your winning Elfies! (Make like Jon Gardner's kid, Donald Dulchinos, Holly Melton, and Maïs Non here; attach them as comments to this post.)

For Mike!

Before I forget, a cool thing about moving to Bluesky is that I've picked up some great followers I never would've found otherwise. But I'd also love to see your posts on my year-round jawn, mainly used for author stuff and other random things. So if you like, follow me: @michaelalanpeck.com

Day -339: Breathe Easy Sail of the Century: The Goonies and One-Eyed Willy’s Inferno He’s gone for the 15th time. Those of us who made it value our good fortune, and those who didn’t look to next year, …

He’s gone for the 15th time. Those of us who made it value our good fortune, and those who didn’t look to next year, when it all begins anew...

Sorry, Tom. If it helps, that trailer's been cutting a wide swath this year, so you're in good company.

With a little more than 24 hours to go, the missus and I are still standing.

Who's with us? Sing out.

On the one hand, I like this version because I love Bowie.

On the other, it's one of the most lethal in our game, year in and year out.

A pretty way to go, yes.

But you're still gone.

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She didn't happen to mention the game, did she? If so, it was intentional and doesn't count. But if not, it was lethal. In the case of the latter, condolences, but please fill out the reporting form so that you may be properly memorialized.

Self-discipline and virtue is like a clarion call for the rotten kid, Nancy. As soon as you did the right thing for yourself, he had you. Sorry for your loss, but thank you for the Elfie!

Everything old is new again, so I have yet another warning for you.

This video, which features a group of young men caroling and the caption "You can't judge a book by its cover" took down a number of people a couple years back.

Now IT'S back.

Don't watch it.

That is all.

For Mike!

Music from TV Shows & Movies | Tunefind Discover songs and popular soundtracks from your favorite movies and tv shows on Tunefind.

An update. (Sick of me yet? Me, too!)

LDBC-er Maï Non has helpfully pointed us toward Tunefind (https://tunefind.com), where you can search TV shows, movies, and more for LDB.

Yet another useful tool for your box of eternal vigilance (https://bit.ly/LDBCtoxic).

For Mike!

Oh, he LOVES the corporate world, our Boy does. Nobody enjoys a good downsizing nearly so much, especially when you're celebrating and don't see it coming.

Sorry for your loss, Phoenix.

Another warning, this time from faithful LDBCer Angelique Ortiz-Kane: if someone sends you this, scroll on.

"Just because."

Because what? Because you're a myrmidon for The Boy if you forward this thing, that's what!

But Angelique knows better.

And now, thanks to her?

So. Do. We.

For Mike!

Warning! Well, if anyone taped tonight’s Motown special on NBC: don’t watch the last 15 minutes, as Jamie Foxx just HAD to get on the piano and sing about that little rumpapummer!!!!

Also, a warning from LDBCer Zilpha Frank.

It happens to the best of us, unfortunately, Rob. Not a bad run, but condolences all the same.

Alert: Thoughtful LDBCer Julianna Taylor-Gomia warns us that the Carpool Karaoke Christmas Special "has 1.5 instances of The Boy Who Drums" in it, which means you'll perish at time and a half. (No, my stupid joke doesn't make any sense to me, either. What, you thought I had standards?)

For Mike!

So you set a time bomb for yourself a year ago? That's a rough one, Jenn. Condolences, but that IS a great Elfie.

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Sorry to hear it, Rob. Be sure to report in via the form (bit.ly/ldbcform), too, and we'll get you up on the Wall at the end of the game.

Sorry for your loss, Christina. The Boy does love him some confidence in his victims. Still, that's pretty victious. Condolences to you and yours, and thanks for the Elfie!

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Condolences, Core. If you haven't had a chance yet, here's a link to the reporting form (bit.ly/ldbcform) so you can be included on the Wall at the end of the game.

Day 14: Friday the 13th Edition Slay ride: Jason Voorhees At the time of this typing, we’re just three shy of 300 down, folks, which means it really will be an unlucky day for the poor soul to hit that number on the reporti…

The calendar says it's an unlucky day, and the calendar's never wrong. How about a periodic check-in?

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Ouch. Condolences. Please report in via the form, and we’ll make sure you’re properly memorialized.

Oh, man. I just saw your form result come in and was wondering what happened. If you gotta go, it might as well be Grace who does it. But condolences all the same.

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You're in good company, Ross. A whole passel of people have been taken out by that episode, having seen the warning too late. Sorry for your loss, but here's a link to the form (bit.ly/ldbcform) for easy reporting.

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Sorry to hear it! Seems like today was a rough one for a good many people. If you haven't filled it out yet, here's a handy link to the form (bit.ly/ldbcform) for easy reporting.

Official LDBC Reporting Form Visit the post for more.

Sorry to hear it! This is why being a recluse helps me at this time of year. (Though even that hasn't been any guarantee of success, believe me.) Condolences on the loss, and here's a handy link to the reporting form (bit.ly/ldbcform).