Little Drummer Boy Challenge
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Puh-rum-pum-pum-pum, people.
The 2025 wrap-up, a few days earlier than normal! (No, I can't explain my punctuality. Maybe I'm off my game.)
Viva la revolución!
The 2025 wrap-up, a few days earlier than normal! (No, I can't explain my punctuality. Maybe I'm off my game.)
Viva la revolución!
Puh-Rum-Pum-Pum-Post-Game Results for 2025
I’ve got Bob Ferguson on the brain this year. If you haven’t seen Paul Thomas Anderson‘s most excellent One Battle After Another, the trailer is all you need to see...
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January 11, 2026 at 10:18 PM
Puh-rum-pum-pum-pum, people.
The 2025 wrap-up, a few days earlier than normal! (No, I can't explain my punctuality. Maybe I'm off my game.)
Viva la revolución!
The 2025 wrap-up, a few days earlier than normal! (No, I can't explain my punctuality. Maybe I'm off my game.)
Viva la revolución!
Hey, all—it's last call. I'll be pulling the game-end stats and doing the final write-up soon, so if you want to be included in the numbers and on the Wall, please make sure you fill out the reporting form (bit.ly/ldbcform) with your result.
Much appreciated.
For Bill!
Much appreciated.
For Bill!
Official LDBC Reporting Form
Visit the post for more.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Hey, all—it's last call. I'll be pulling the game-end stats and doing the final write-up soon, so if you want to be included in the numbers and on the Wall, please make sure you fill out the reporting form (bit.ly/ldbcform) with your result.
Much appreciated.
For Bill!
Much appreciated.
For Bill!
Arise, people—we made it. How’re you feeling?
Day -338: That’s the Ballgame
It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing: Pitt as Moneyball’s Beane One of my favorite sequences in Moneyball is the Athletics-Royals match-up, where the A’s are goi…
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December 24, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Arise, people—we made it. How’re you feeling?
We're entering the final hours here in Chicago, people (midnight local time, which has already hit for some, depending on where you are in the world). Fight on, those of you who are still in it!
Meanwhile, enjoy some recent coverage of the struggle.
For Bill!
Meanwhile, enjoy some recent coverage of the struggle.
For Bill!
‘Drummer Boy’ center of challenge
Christmas has a unique feature that other holidays don’t have—its very own music.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
We're entering the final hours here in Chicago, people (midnight local time, which has already hit for some, depending on where you are in the world). Fight on, those of you who are still in it!
Meanwhile, enjoy some recent coverage of the struggle.
For Bill!
Meanwhile, enjoy some recent coverage of the struggle.
For Bill!
OK, folks—I'm out, so give me people to root for. Who's still on their feet and fighting in this Thing?
December 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM
OK, folks—I'm out, so give me people to root for. Who's still on their feet and fighting in this Thing?
In the season of giving, LDBCers give more than most. Take long-time player Maï Non, who, though out herself, was kind enough to warn those still in it about this hazardous savbananas video. Do not click, friends. It contains LDB and will kill you dead.
For Bill!
For Bill!
December 18, 2025 at 11:27 PM
In the season of giving, LDBCers give more than most. Take long-time player Maï Non, who, though out herself, was kind enough to warn those still in it about this hazardous savbananas video. Do not click, friends. It contains LDB and will kill you dead.
For Bill!
For Bill!
Just a week to go, people. But not for me, alas, as the wife and I face-planted at the produce store today. Shed no tears for us, though—fight on and enjoy another update.
For Bill!
For Bill!
Day 19: Clean-Up on Aisle Two
Bada Bing!: Your Fallen Ringmaster and the Offending Parties Before I get to all the downfall and tragedy, I’d like to ask a favor. For whatever reason, most people aren’t able to post …
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December 17, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Just a week to go, people. But not for me, alas, as the wife and I face-planted at the produce store today. Shed no tears for us, though—fight on and enjoy another update.
For Bill!
For Bill!
Ten days in, it's time for an update.
Day 10: And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead
Driven to tears: Pete Isaacson and his fallen family, in formation Only 10 days in, and we’re 161 LDBCers down. My advanced math skills tell me that’s just over 16 a day, on average. Wh…
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December 8, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Ten days in, it's time for an update.
A word of caution, people. As fallen LDBC-er Audrey Arby warns us, The Boy has changed His tactics, and that lethal Etsy ad now starts the dread tune even earlier than before. It's too late for Audrey, but not too late for you.
Ever vigilant.
For Bill!
Ever vigilant.
For Bill!
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A word of caution, people. As fallen LDBC-er Audrey Arby warns us, The Boy has changed His tactics, and that lethal Etsy ad now starts the dread tune even earlier than before. It's too late for Audrey, but not too late for you.
Ever vigilant.
For Bill!
Ever vigilant.
For Bill!
Checking in with a couple reminders:
1) If you're taken out, please report in via the form (bit.ly/ldbcform) and post an Elfie that captures the moment of your downfall. It's been a rough game thus far, with 61 of you reporting in thus far, but I know there've been more than that. /1
1) If you're taken out, please report in via the form (bit.ly/ldbcform) and post an Elfie that captures the moment of your downfall. It's been a rough game thus far, with 61 of you reporting in thus far, but I know there've been more than that. /1
December 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Checking in with a couple reminders:
1) If you're taken out, please report in via the form (bit.ly/ldbcform) and post an Elfie that captures the moment of your downfall. It's been a rough game thus far, with 61 of you reporting in thus far, but I know there've been more than that. /1
1) If you're taken out, please report in via the form (bit.ly/ldbcform) and post an Elfie that captures the moment of your downfall. It's been a rough game thus far, with 61 of you reporting in thus far, but I know there've been more than that. /1
Oh, it's on.
Heeeere’s Drummy—and the First Fallen: Bill S.!
My calendar, Gmail mailbox, texts, TV, radio, news, and all media in existence tell me it’s Black Friday. Something about a sale or two going on. But that’s not important right now. Wha…
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November 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Oh, it's on.
Happy Thanksgiving, all. Just remember: after midnight, it's game faces on.
November 27, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Happy Thanksgiving, all. Just remember: after midnight, it's game faces on.
Beware He Who Walks Behind the Bows. (See what I did there? Awkward, ain't it? Barely makes sense, in fact. I am without shame.)
November 23, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Beware He Who Walks Behind the Bows. (See what I did there? Awkward, ain't it? Barely makes sense, in fact. I am without shame.)
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!
Music from TV Shows & Movies | Tunefind
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!