Little Drummer Boy Challenge
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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.
November 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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.
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.
I hope everyone had a great summer.
Just 27 days 'til we give our nerves a REAL workout.
Spread the word.
November 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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.
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.
Just thought I'd mention that.
But, y'know—enjoy the rest of your summer and stuff.
August 27, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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.
Just thought I'd mention that.
But, y'know—enjoy the rest of your summer and stuff.
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?
This one starts with a gunfight where no one's shot and ends with tears at a funeral for a clown. Ready?
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…
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December 28, 2024 at 9:55 PM
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?
This one starts with a gunfight where no one's shot and ends with tears at a funeral for a clown. Ready?
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!
For Mike!
December 27, 2024 at 3:46 AM
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!
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
December 24, 2024 at 7:23 PM
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
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...
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, …
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December 24, 2024 at 2:55 PM
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...
With a little more than 24 hours to go, the missus and I are still standing.
Who's with us? Sing out.
Who's with us? Sing out.
December 23, 2024 at 2:36 AM
With a little more than 24 hours to go, the missus and I are still standing.
Who's with us? Sing out.
Who's with us? Sing out.
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!
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!
December 21, 2024 at 1:20 AM
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!
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!
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!
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!
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Discover songs and popular soundtracks from your favorite movies and tv shows on Tunefind.
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December 20, 2024 at 3:26 PM
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!
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!
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!
"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!
December 18, 2024 at 6:37 PM
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!
"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!
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!
For Mike!
December 17, 2024 at 11:43 PM
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!
For Mike!
The calendar says it's an unlucky day, and the calendar's never wrong. How about a periodic check-in?
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…
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December 14, 2024 at 1:57 AM
The calendar says it's an unlucky day, and the calendar's never wrong. How about a periodic check-in?
Good news, depending on where you are. (Hey, I'll take my light where I can find it.)
This may come as a pleasant surprise: tomorrow is the earliest sunset of the year for many people. The sun starts setting later on Sunday.
Year's Earliest Sunset Not on the Winter Solstice
The year's earliest sunset does not occur on the winter solstice, even though it is the shortest day of the year in terms of daylight. Find out why.
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December 7, 2024 at 2:51 AM
Good news, depending on where you are. (Hey, I'll take my light where I can find it.)
Heads up, people! Thanks to eagle-eyed (eared?) LDBCers Sarah Boucher and John Ruckus Kittredge, we've been warned that episode four ("Go Bang Time") of Netflix's BLACK DOVES features Johnny Cash's take on LDB and will, fittingly enough for this show, kill you dead.
Ever vigilant!
Ever vigilant!
December 6, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Heads up, people! Thanks to eagle-eyed (eared?) LDBCers Sarah Boucher and John Ruckus Kittredge, we've been warned that episode four ("Go Bang Time") of Netflix's BLACK DOVES features Johnny Cash's take on LDB and will, fittingly enough for this show, kill you dead.
Ever vigilant!
Ever vigilant!
Heads up, Canadian friends—incoming! (And thanks to fallen LDBCer Joe LeClair for the warning.)
For Mike!
For Mike!
December 5, 2024 at 1:50 AM
Heads up, Canadian friends—incoming! (And thanks to fallen LDBCer Joe LeClair for the warning.)
For Mike!
For Mike!
Seems like just yesterday everyone was still in this Thing of Ours. OK, four days ago.
Not anymore, alas.
Time for a check-in!
Not anymore, alas.
Time for a check-in!
Day 4: Three Digits of Downfall
And just like that, we’ve hit 100 LDBCers down, folks. Scott G. was “lucky” enough to report in as the magic number. It’s been fairly brutal thus far, I must say. We didn…
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December 3, 2024 at 4:26 AM
Seems like just yesterday everyone was still in this Thing of Ours. OK, four days ago.
Not anymore, alas.
Time for a check-in!
Not anymore, alas.
Time for a check-in!
A warning from stalwart LDBC-er Cathy D. Thomas, people.
ALERT: AVOID ALL ADS IN MOVIE THEATRES
Fathom plays ads on most US screens, and the show For King and Country — A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS LIVE has ads there, on social media and tv/radio sites.
Also, beware of YouTube...
ALERT: AVOID ALL ADS IN MOVIE THEATRES
Fathom plays ads on most US screens, and the show For King and Country — A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS LIVE has ads there, on social media and tv/radio sites.
Also, beware of YouTube...
November 30, 2024 at 6:53 PM
A warning from stalwart LDBC-er Cathy D. Thomas, people.
ALERT: AVOID ALL ADS IN MOVIE THEATRES
Fathom plays ads on most US screens, and the show For King and Country — A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS LIVE has ads there, on social media and tv/radio sites.
Also, beware of YouTube...
ALERT: AVOID ALL ADS IN MOVIE THEATRES
Fathom plays ads on most US screens, and the show For King and Country — A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS LIVE has ads there, on social media and tv/radio sites.
Also, beware of YouTube...
It has begun. Let's do this thing.
Heeeere’s Drummy—and Our First Fallen!
Here we go again, people. I mean, it’s like this kid shows up every year, isn’t it? He does. And this year, we stand strong. Well, except for poor Mike M., who is our First Fallen this …
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November 29, 2024 at 7:22 PM
It has begun. Let's do this thing.
If you see this, post a knight.
November 29, 2024 at 4:55 AM
If you see this, post a knight.
After midnight tonight, he roams.
November 29, 2024 at 1:00 AM
After midnight tonight, he roams.
Puh-rum-pum-pum-pum, people. Please welcome our new friends at AccuRadio to the struggle. They've created a whopping seven Boy-free channels for your enjoyment and safety in this year's game (which starts at midnight tonight)! You'll find the link in this blog post: https://buff.ly/4fK7MJd
Day -1: Radio Is a Sound Salvation
Everybody plays this Thing of Ours differently (within the confines of the rules, of course). Some eschew helmets and pads to take their chances without any precautions at all. Others don earbuds a…
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November 28, 2024 at 8:56 PM
Puh-rum-pum-pum-pum, people. Please welcome our new friends at AccuRadio to the struggle. They've created a whopping seven Boy-free channels for your enjoyment and safety in this year's game (which starts at midnight tonight)! You'll find the link in this blog post: https://buff.ly/4fK7MJd
Another reminder of the horror to come, people. (Hey, it's my job.) And an apology to blog subscribers. I unpublished some stuff due to a tech SNAFU. As I republish, you may get pelted with notifications about ancient posts. We regret the error, and we'll try to go slow.
And now? On with the fear!
And now? On with the fear!
November 21, 2024 at 12:43 AM
Another reminder of the horror to come, people. (Hey, it's my job.) And an apology to blog subscribers. I unpublished some stuff due to a tech SNAFU. As I republish, you may get pelted with notifications about ancient posts. We regret the error, and we'll try to go slow.
And now? On with the fear!
And now? On with the fear!