# In bed for the weekend and bored. Entertain me! **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [October 24, 2015, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605 "2015-10-24T05:24:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/df705f/32.png) [@Maggie\_the\_Ocelot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maggie_the_Ocelot)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2015, 5:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/1 "2015-10-24T05:24:44Z")
Just had chemo this morning, which means I’m pretty much bed-bound all weekend. This sucks because I will be missing the local wedding reception for friends of mine who just married in HI. Also because it’s boring as hell. Recommend me new entertainments! Cat pics/gifts/videos, games (free and iPad playable, please), interesting/educational articles, I’m not picky. ---
**Author:** ![steatopygia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steatopygia/32/3132_2.png) [@steatopygia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steatopygia)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2015, 5:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/2 "2015-10-24T05:30:57Z")
Like to travel? [Atlas Obscura](http://www.atlasobscura.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2015, 5:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/3 "2015-10-24T05:57:29Z")
I hear ya. Let’s see. Plants vs Zombies (v1) on iPad is fun if you haven’t already conquered it yet. HBOGo - do you you have this? There are a bunch of shows that are worth watching if you do. Ditto AmazonPrime. What kinds of books do you like? I’m happy to make some recommendations. ---
**Author:** ![steatopygia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/steatopygia/32/3132_2.png) [@steatopygia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/steatopygia)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2015, 6:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/4 "2015-10-24T06:27:08Z")
Like to shop? [I mean really shop !](http://www.mauirealestate.net/GetSearch1.php?Class=Residential&District=&Pool=Yes&BedsStart=5&BedsEnd=&PriceStart=2500000&PriceEnd=&View%5B%5D=Ocean) ---
**Author:** ![JustinC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/justinc/32/8083_2.png) [@JustinC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JustinC)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2015, 8:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/5 "2015-10-24T08:53:36Z")
[https://flipboard.com/](https://flipboard.com/) can bring up all kinds of interesting articles. ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2015, 11:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/6 "2015-10-24T11:21:02Z")
Ooooo! Have you see **The Hour** yet? A BBC show - maybe 10 episodes. Set in a 1950’s UK, they are setting up a news program, even while some sort of clandestine murder conspiracy is happening. Strong women, great characters (well, a couple of episodes in), crackling dialogue. It is what Aaron Sorkin wanted The Newsroom on HBO wanted to be, IMHO. Oh, and great, great music. So far, I have see one intense bit of violence - but it was used a punctuation more than gore. I also recently watched the old HBO series, **Rome** - really, really well done, but more violent. Although if your tummy is already upset, perhaps the violence will just skate on by 😉 Both are on Amazon Prime. Take care of yourself! ---
**Author:** ![Aquadementia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aquadementia/32/555_2.png) [@Aquadementia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aquadementia)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/7 "2015-10-25T01:47:02Z")
Keeping a woman entertained in bed. I think you’ve got us stumped. [Radio drama of BBC4extra.](http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4extra/programmes/schedules#on-now) Good listening when you are awake but need to rest. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 2:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/8 "2015-10-25T02:26:36Z")
Today I was wondering which MLB team had the highest and lowest total when one adds up the uniform numbers of their 25-man roster. Perhaps you could do some math. ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 2:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/9 "2015-10-25T02:48:09Z")
Lots of time-wasting here: > **[Bored Panda](https://www.boredpanda.com/)** > > Bored Panda is a leading art and pop culture magazine which is viewed nearly 100 million times every month. Our mission is to spread good news and highlight top artists from around the world. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/10 "2015-10-25T02:52:05Z")
The Brink - on HBO; political satire Blacklist - NBC (?), kinda lightweight crime drama. It’s just fun watching James Spader running circles around everyone. Books Ilona Andrews, urban fantasy, some romance Patricia Briggs, urban fantasy, some romance Andy Weir, The Martian, science fiction Thea Harrison, romantic urban fantasy Jim Butcher, Alera books, fantasy Anne Bishop, The Books of the Others, starts with Written in Red, urban fantasy ---
**Author:** ![Little\_Nemo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/little_nemo/32/3120_2.png) [@Little\_Nemo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Little_Nemo)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/11 "2015-10-25T05:29:17Z")
[BrainBashers](http://www.brainbashers.com/puzzles.asp) ---
**Author:** ![Mudshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@Mudshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mudshark)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/12 "2015-10-25T05:54:50Z")
If you like old/historic/interesting houses, I recommend this site. [http://www.oldhousedreams.com/](http://www.oldhousedreams.com/) Has plenty of nice pictures of old homes for sale/sold recently. ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/13 "2015-10-25T15:06:51Z")
I just did an amazing one man rendition of a modern mash up of Hamlet and The Book of Mormon. Sadly, my video camera missed it, so I can’t post the video. You’ll have to imagine it. ---
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/14 "2015-10-25T16:09:54Z")
On Twitter: @badbanana and @xplodingunicorn. Funny stuff. ---
**Author:** ![Carryon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc29f/32.png) [@Carryon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Carryon)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/15 "2015-10-25T17:23:44Z")
Get the Sims and it’ll keep you busy. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Girlfriend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.girlfriend/32/193_2.png) [@Dr.Girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Girlfriend)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/16 "2015-10-25T18:02:00Z")
You like cat videos? These are usually pretty funny. > **[Cat CATastrophes](https://www.youtube.com/user/CatCatastrophes)** > > CATastrophes: (pl) Noun. Any situation where cats appear unexpectedly, bringing with them the quirkiness, cuteness, and conflict that only a cat can bring. > > Starring: Alana Grelyak and Kris Flanagan Directed by: Michael Gabriele > > Golden Kitty 2015... ---
**Author:** ![Sailboat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sailboat/32/461_2.png) [@Sailboat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sailboat)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 6:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/17 "2015-10-25T18:29:00Z")
Stumbled across this during a car trip today: [National Park Service Skyline Drive Fall Leaf Color Report](http://www.nps.gov/shen/planyourvisit/fall-color.htm) Sounds dull as hell, right? Well, whoever writes it must be aware of the potential for dullness in the topic, and they are warding it off with fantastical, florid language. Some parts are just poetry – quite literally – but the predominant vibe I get from reading it is they’re channeling celebrity gossip at the Oscars’ red carpet: > [@](#): > > At Franklin Cliffs Overlook in the center of the Park, the north-facing hillside is positively alive with color – to call it a riot is no overstatement. Sunlit trees stand proudly on their slope, so flashy they put the 96-count box of Crayolas to shame. Even though the central portion of Shenandoah, where Fishers Gap lies, is past proverbial peak, the views from its overlooks and summits are just getting started. Oranges are spectacular throughout this Blue Ridge park: certain mountains at its heart are rusty and nubby with treetops, reminding you of freshly baked, yet-to-be-iced carrot cupcakes – little bumps of carrot-hued hickories and pineapple-tinted maples lending texture to the view. Sassafras has pulled out all the stops this year, absolutely blazing, the colors of a bonfire. > [@](#): > > Dogwoods (most of which are in the Park’s lower elevations) are the color of garnets and rubies. Ashes are starting to glow from within, too, like dying embers – that faint ochre that somehow manages to be luminescent even as it demurs, incandescing shyly from within the plum-bronzes of the trees’ outer leaves. Poison ivy vines are Javanese batik scarves, wrapped stylishly around the necks of oaks, pines, and hickories. Everywhere there are touches of light and popping color, like a Monet painting. There’s more, much more, most of it either poetic or hilariously over-the-top, depending on the listener. We wound up reading several descriptive passages aloud in breathless, self-important tones, and laughing…but we were frequently interrupted by the beauty of the views themselves, so maybe it’s not so over-the-top after all. You can’t be out to see it right now, but maybe the blog will allow some vicarious enjoyment. ---
**Author:** ![MsJinx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/278dde/32.png) [@MsJinx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsJinx)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/18 "2015-10-25T18:34:04Z")
One of my favorites: [http://www.earthcam.com/mobile/applications/abbeyroad/](http://www.earthcam.com/mobile/applications/abbeyroad/) ---
**Author:** ![Merneith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/19 "2015-10-25T19:30:36Z")
It’s [St Crispin’s Day!](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Crispin's_Day). We’re going to watch Henry V after dinner. I still like Branagh’s best but Tom Hiddleston’s is quite good, too. You can find one or the other on your streaming service, I’d think. ---
**Author:** ![mistymage](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mistymage/32/459_2.png) [@mistymage](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mistymage)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2015, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605/20 "2015-10-25T21:36:49Z")
This is an old one but it’s kind of fun to see what we crazy people do to ourselves: [Things I Learn From My Patients | Student Doctor Network](http://forums.studentdoctor.net/threads/things-i-learn-from-my-patients.257985/) And this never fails to lift my spirits: [http://www.virtual-bubblewrap.com/bubble-wrap.swf](http://www.virtual-bubblewrap.com/bubble-wrap.swf) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-bed-for-the-weekend-and-bored-entertain-me/735605.md?page=2)