#it's time!!!!!

[too-antigonish]

Gävlebocken! It's time!!!!!!

What are the chances? Since 1966 only 16 goats have survived completely intact. More often than not, the goat has been set on fire—lately by increasingly nefarious and/or ridiculous means. It has also been tipped over, hit by cars, kicked to pieces, stolen, etc.

What constitutes success? It has to make it from today until January 2nd (the first weekday after New Year).

My stance on the goat: Technically, I'm firmly pro-goat. I like to root for the underdog. I also once watched a documentary (Christmas Begins in Gävle) about the ten guys who build this thing every year and I'm a sucker for a sob story. On the other hand...you can't make this stuff up!

Last year's goat: Eaten by jackdaws! The straw used to construct the goat contained an unusually high percentage of seeds which attracted the birds. The goat was consumed at an alarming rate.

The Fate of the Goat Year-by-Year:

Laconic "We Do Not Glorify Goat Violence" Swedish Version

Detailed Everything That Could Ever Possibly Go Wrong with a Goat Wiki Version

This year's predictions:

According to the official Gävlebocken FAQ:

Question: Does the straw harvest look more promising than last year? Answer: Yes, the straw harvest looks good this year! Question: What other potential measures do you have to prevent the birds from eating the goat? Answer: Given that the straw looks good this year with long stems, good quality, and no seeds (as far as we know), we hope that any bird visits won't cause as much damage this year. Question: Already last year, bird experts stated in the media that the jackdaws would likely return. Have you consulted bird experts in preparation for the upcoming season? Answer: "We know the straw is of better quality this year. If the jackdaws return, we will monitor the situation and address it accordingly."

[infernal-feminae]

It was finally time.

"Wow...looks like a full house out there." She heard Clara remark, drawing her attention away from the mirror and towards the velvet curtains, where she saw both of her daughters peeking out into the crowded theater.

Carmilla went over to peek into the opening of the parted curtains as well, gasping softly at all the filled seats. There were many demons she recognized and some she didn't. She was only expecting a handful at most, but this was...

If asked she wouldn't be able to put into words the mixture of emotions she was feeling. They all came to see her. And sitting among the audience was her secret admirer

An excited smile tugged at her lips. She was both a bit scared and excited to see them face to face. But until then...

Showtime.

[volkarine]

i for one think we deserve more horror movies set in caves

[beardedmrbean]

just some lads, being fellows

[secondlina]

New Crow Time 🐦‍⬛🦊🌟

[mroddmod]

the queen of the disco or whatever

[cartoonsinthemorning]

Since you guys liked Marcille as Kermit that much, it seems fitting to thank you for my 12k milestone with MORE Kercille. And this time, Miss Falin is also here.

Thank you so much again everybody! MWAH 💗

[teffiebell]

[alocalfrog]

Can you imagine suing Boeing and coming home to find Boeing's faulty plane parts washed up in your backyard?

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Knowledge Revenge.

[copepods]

leitmotifs never get old to me like holy shit dude there’s this melody that corresponds to this one guy and if you hear the melody it means the guy is there. holy shit. and sometimes it refers to ideas too not just guys. has anyone heard about this

[stemmmm]

bad youtube clickbait thumbnail that reads "I think I just had a therapy session with a DEMON???"

[mias-back-from-the-dead]

tbh i think the funniest phenomena that's been happening in the last couple years is "youtuber, having gone too deep into the research hole, has been made an investigative journalist against their will"

[jellllllo-bowl]

gotham rainy nights

i firmly believe in Duke doing silly things with his power

hiding under your dad's cape when it's pouring outside can be something very special + bat-rain-poncho, several years later