Weird Universe: Opera

Who We Are
Alex Boese Alex is the creator and curator of the Museum of Hoaxes. He's also the author of various weird, non-fiction, science-themed books such as Elephants on Acid and Psychedelic Apes. Paul Di Filippo Paul has been paid to put weird ideas into fictional form for over thirty years, in his career as a noted science fiction writer. He has recently begun blogging on many curious topics with three fellow writers at The Inferior 4+1. Contact Us

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Weird Universe Categories
Accidents Goofs and Screw-ups Addictions Alcohol Eating Sex Agriculture Aliens Amateurs and Fans Ambiguity, Uncertainty and Deliberate Obscurity Animals Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Creatures Farming Fish Taxidermy Cows Anniversary Annoying Things Cacophony, Dissonance, White Noise and Other Sonic Assaults Anthropomorphism Antiques, Anachronisms and Throwbacks Antisocial Activities Architecture Ruins and Other Abandoned or Shuttered Structures Armageddon and Apocalypses Art Avant Garde Comics Homages, Pastiches, Tributes and Borrowings Outsider Art Performance Art Pop Art Surrealism Statues and Monuments Carvings Absurdism and Dadaism Abstract, Non-figurative, Non-representational Authorities and Experts Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests Babies Bad Habits, Neuroses and Psychoses Bathrooms Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues Bicycles and Other Human-powered Vehicles Boats Body Blood Bodybuilding Brain Brain Damage Dieting and Weight Loss Differently Abled, Handicapped, Challenged, and Otherwise Atypical Diseases Dismemberment Eyes and Vision Face and Facial Expressions Feet Genitals Hair and Hairstyling Head Longevity Obesity Pain, Self-inflicted and Otherwise Pregnancy Screams, Grunts and Other Exclamations Skin and Skin Conditions Skulls, Bones and Skeletons Stomach Teeth Legs Smells and Odors Body Modifications Body Painting Facial Hair Tattoos Bombast, Bloviation and Pretentiousness Boredom Buildings and Other Structures Bums, Hobos, Tramps, Beggars, Panhandlers and Other Streetpeople Business Advertising Giant People in Ads Corporate Mascots, Icons and Spokesbeings Freebies, Come-ons and Loss Leaders Industry, Factories and Manufacturing Insurance Products Retailing Utilities Miniature People in Ads Loyalty Programs, Shopper Incentives, Coupons and Other Discounts Cannibalism Celebrities Couples Censorship, Bluenoses, Taboos, Prohibitions and Other Cultural No-No’s Centuries Eighteenth Century Nineteenth Century Seventeenth Century Sixteenth Century Twentieth Century Twenty-first Century Ancient Times Ceremonies Weddings Certificates, Diplomas, and Other Testaments of Achievement Charities and Philanthropy Chuck’s Hand-Picked Weird News Can’t Possibly Be True More Things To Worry About Not Clear On The Concept Recurring Sex Lives Worse Than Yours Your Daily Jury Duty Your Daily Loser Clowns Clubs, Fraternities and Other Self-selecting Organizations Columnists: Advice, Gossip, Etc Communications Postal Services Stamps Confusion, Misunderstanding, and Incomprehension Contests, Races and Other Competitions Conventions Cops Cosmetics Perfume and Cologne and Other Scents Costumes and Masks Crafts Crime Scary Criminals Stupid Criminals Unauthorized Dwellings Criticism and Reviews Crowds, Groups, Mobs and Other Mass Movements Cryptozoology Fictional Monsters Cult Figures and Artifacts Culture and Civilization Customs Foreign Customs The More Things Change Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers Death Obituaries Suicide Inheritance and Wills Decades 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Delusions, Fantasies and Other Tricks of the Imagination Pareidolia Design and Designers Graphics Destruction Detectives, Private Eyes and Other Investigators Dictators, Tyrants and Other Harsh Rulers Dinners, Banquets, Parties, Tributes, Roasts and Other Celebrations Disabilities Disasters Disguises, Impersonations, Mimics and Forgeries Domestic Appliances Divorce Interior Decorating Landscaping Backyard BBQ Marriage Dreams and Nightmares Drugs Psychedelic Smoking and Tobacco Drones Eccentrics Bohemians, Beatniks, Hippies and Slackers Busybodies, Snoops and Kibitzers Collectors Conspiracy Theories and Theorists Curmudgeons and Contrarianism Hermits Wimps, Milquetoasts and Cowards Crackpots Outsiders, Marginals, the Excluded and Low-castes Education Universities, Colleges, Private Schools and Academia Elderly and Seniors Emigrants, Immigrants and Borders Emotions Love & Romance Moral Panics and Public Hysteria Nausea, Revulsion and Disgust Sadness Nostalgia Courage, Bravery, Heroism and Valor Anomie, Exhaustion, and General Malaise Attractiveness, Sexiness, Allure and Personal Magnetism Engineering and Construction Enlargements, Miniatures, and Other Matters of Scale Entertainment Actors Dance Opera Videogames Ethnic Groupings Native Americans Etiquette and Formal Behavior Evil Excess, Overkill, Hyperbole and Too Much Is Not Enough Exercise and Fitness Experts and Authority Figures Explorers, Frontiersmen, and Conquerors Explosives Fads Fairs, Amusement Parks, and Resorts Circuses, Carnivals, and Other Traveling Shows Family Babies and Toddlers Children Elderly Husbands Juvenile Delinquency Parents Teenagers Wives Fashion Hair Styling Headgear Perfume and Other Scents Shoes Underwear Denim Clothing Fate, Predetermination and Inevitability Feminism Fey, Twee, Whimsical, Naive and Sadsack Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Flight Food Bacon Candy Chocolate Coffee and other Legal Stimulants Junk Food Nutrition Soda, Pop, Soft Drinks and other Non-Alcoholic Beverages Vegetables Mayonnaise Cereal Cookbooks Fruit Bananas Eggs Pickles Jello Forgotten Figures and Where Are They Now? Forteana Frauds, Cons and Scams Freaks, Oddities, Quirks of Nature Funk Furniture Futurism Games Gambling, Casinos, Lotteries and Other Games of Chance Roleplayers and Re-enactors Videogames and Gamers Puzzles Garbage, Trash, Waste and Other Detritus Geeks, Nerds and Pointdexters Geography and Maps Gifts, Presents, Tributes, and Other Honoraria Gods Goths Government Civic Duties Diplomacy and Foreign Relations Flags Officials Regulations Spies and Intelligence Services Spies, Quislings, Fifth Columnists and General Espionage Guns Headlines Health Disease Mental Health and Insanity Highways, Roads, Streets and Traffic Hillbillies, Country Bumpkins, Ruralism and Flyover Country History Archaeology Historical Figure Wild West and US Frontier Unexplained Historical Enigmas Hoaxes and Imposters and Imitators Hobbies and DIY Holidays Christmas Halloween Thanksgiving New Year Easter Hollywood Horror Horticulture and Gardens Hospitals Human Marvels Humor Comedians Jokes Parody Pranks Satire Hunting, Trapping and Other Wilderness Activities Hygiene Baths, Showers and Other Cleansing Methods Body Fluids Excrement Flatulence Hypnotism, Mesmerism and Mind Control Imitations, Forgeries, Rip-offs and Faux Inebriation and Intoxicants Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art Injuries Innuendo, Double Entendres, Symbolism, Nudge-Nudge-Wink-Wink and Subliminal Messages Insects and Spiders Intelligence Child Prodigies Inventions Chindogu Patents Jabberwocky, Scat Singing, Nonsense Verse and Glossolalia Jewelry Jobs and Occupations Mining Johnson Smith Catalog Journalism Kitsch and Collectibles Kludges, Hacks and Duct-tape Repairs Languages Curses, Slurs, Insults, Vituperation, Libel and Slander Mistranslations Puns and Other Wordplay Slang Double Entendres and Nudge-Nudge, Wink-Wink Swears Euphemisms, Cant, Weasel Words, Prissy Phrases and Orwellian Language Law Judges Lawsuits Vigilante Justice Lies, Dishonesty and Cheating Literature Books Crossovers and Mashups Fantasy Libraries Myths and Fairytales Curses Poetry Romances Science Fiction Time-travel Superheroes Writers Little People Love and Romance Luck, Good and Bad Mad Scientists, Evil Geniuses, Insane Villains Magazines Magic and Illusions and Sleight of Hand Mass Transit Medicine Patent Medicines, Nostrums and Snake Oil Surgery Cures for the common cold Midwest Divisions Friday Feast Military Misbehavior, Rebellion, Acting-out and General Naughtiness Money Charity Outrageous Excess More Money Than Brains Motor Vehicles Bus Cars Motorcycles Trains Trucks Movies Cartoons Documentaries Exploitation and Grindhouse Stop-motion Animation Special Effects Museums Music Space-age Bachelor Pad & Exotic Nature Natural Resources Natural Wonders Weather New Age Newspapers NGOs Noises and Other Public Disturbances of the Peace Obscenity Obsessions Fetishes Oceans and Maritime Pursuits Odd Names Overpriced Merchandise Parades and Festivals Paranormal Patriotism Pests, Plagues and Infestations Pets Cats Dogs Philosophy Ethics and Morals Paradoxes, Enigmas and Other Conundrums Photography and Photographers Pirates Police and Other Law Enforcement Political Correctness Politics Reformers, Do-gooders, Agitators and SJWs Strange Candidates Revolutions, Coups, Collapses and Regime Changes Pop Culture Pranks and Revenge Predictions Yesterday’s Tomorrows Prisons Propaganda, Thought Control and Brainwashing PSA’s Public Humiliation Public Utilities Power Generation Publicity Stunts Publishing Puppets and Automatons Quizzes Guess the Scientist Name That List Racism Radio Rants, Warnings, Jeremiads, Prophecies and Cassandra-like Figures Real Estate Recreation Really Bad Ideas Regionalism Religion Nuns Restaurants Retail Establishments Riots, Protests and Civil Disobedience Rituals and Superstitions Rivalries, Feuds and Grudges Robots Royalty Scams, Cons, Rip-offs, and General Larceny Scandals and Controversies Scatology Scholarship School Science Anthropology Atomic Power and Other Nuclear Matters Dinosaurs and Other Antediluvian Creatures Environmentalism and Ecology Experiments Psychology Infantilism Pseudoscience Botany Screwups Seasonal Self-help Schemes Sexuality Birth Control Gender Gender-bending LGBT Men Women Public Indecency Sex Symbols Sex Toys Shopping ShowBiz Signage Billboards Graffiti Posters Skeptics, Debunkers, and Rationalists Slavery, Bondage and Indenture Sleaze and Sleazeballs Sleep and Dreams Souvenirs, Mementos, and Tchotchkes Spaceflight, Astronautics, and Astronomy Spies and Secret Agents Spies and Secret Agents Sports Martial Arts Wrestling Golf Gymnastics Statues, Monuments and Memorials Stereotypes and Cliches Stupid and/or Dangerous Products Stupidity Subcultures Success & Failure Supernatural, Occult, Paranormal Superstition Swimming, Snorkeling, and Diving Synchronicity Synchronicity and Coincidence Technology AI, Robots and Other Automatons Computers Internet Strange Websites Rube Goldberg Devices Telephones Instruments and Measuring Devices Television TV News Terrorism and Terrorists Testing and Ranking Theater and Stage Vaudeville Tobacco and Smoking Tools Torture Toys Dolls and Stuffed Animals Tradesmen, Manual Laborers, and Skilled Workers Tragedy and Pathos Travel Air Travel and Airlines Hotels Landmarks Monuments Sightseeing Space Travel Tourists and Tourism Trains and Other Vehicles on Rails Transportation Twins, Lookalikes & Doppelgangers Unsolved Mysteries Urban Life Subways Utilities and Power Generation Utopias and Dystopias Vegetarians and Vegans Video Violence War Armed Forces Weapons Weddings and Marriage Weird Facts Weird Names Weird Studies and Guides Weird Theory Weird Universe Alex Chuck Comments Contest Corrections Paul Reader Recommendation Work and Vocational Training World Africa Asia Australia Caribbean Central America Europe India Middle East New Zealand North America Russia South America South Pacific South Pacific and Polynesia United Kingdom World Records Zeitgeist Bullying, Harassment, Outsiders, Persecuted, and Excluded Groups Conferences, Conventions, Meetings and Symposia Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, Streams, Swamps and Other Bodies of Fresh Water Medieval Era Renaissance Era Codes, Cryptography, Puzzles, Riddles, Rebuses and Other Language Alterations Burlesque, Exotic Dancing, Stripping and Other Forms of Staged Nakedness Cemeteries, Graveyards, Crypts, Mortuaries and Other Funereal Pursuits Unlikely, Improbable and Counterfactual Phenomena International Cooperation, Global Events and Planetary-scale Happenings Sticky, Messy, Sloppy, Drippy, Treacly Things Gonzo, Demento, Kooky, Wacky and Out-there Nudism and Nudists Caves, Caverns, Tunnels and Other Subterranean Venues Current Events, Headlines and Topicality Communes, Utopias, and Other Alternative Societies Packaging, Wrapping, and other Protective Measures Firefighting, Arson, Wildfires, Infernos and Other Conflagrations Proverbs, Maxims, Sayings, Folk Wisdom and Quotations Skating, Sledding, Skiing and Other Wintertime Pursuits Studies, Reports, White Papers, Investigations Fables, Myths, Urban Legends, Rumors, Water-Cooler Lore Cafes, Coffeehouses, Teahouses, and Other Caffeine Culture Chiropractic, Massage and Other Physical Therapies Bets, Wagers, Challenges and Contracts Bars, Saloons, Pubs, and Other Drinking Establishments Viruses, Germs and Other Sources of Infection Danger, Risk, and Peril Camouflage, Counterintelligence, Diversions, Chaff and Fakeouts Expositions, World Fairs, Celebrations Disgrace, Shame, Infamy and Downfalls Correspondence, Telegrams, Letters, and Other Written Communications Sadism, Cruelty, Punishment, and Torture Infrastructure Offices, Business Supplies, Institutional Regulations Unwanted Intimacy, Close Quarters and Tight Squeeze Reptiles, Snakes, Worms and Other Slithery Things Poor People, Poverty, Proles, and the Underclass Social Services Lost, Newly Discovered, Cutting-Room-Floor, and Discarded Cultural Items Vinyl Albums and Other Media Recordings Simulations, Make-Believe, Cosplay and other Pretend Situations Rhetoric, Eloquence, Public Speaking, and Vocabulary Day Camps, Away Camps, Outdoor Activities and Recreational Retreats Premiums, Come-ons, Giveaways, Lossleaders and Freebies Self-protection, Defenses, and Safeguards Threats, Assaults and Intimidation Ridiculousness, Foolishness, Public Ridicule, Silliness, Goofiness and Dumb-looking Creepy, Eerie, Spooky, and Disturbing Clumsiness and Grace Luxury, Elitism, Specialness, Indulgence and Pampering Auctions, Estate Sales, Ebay and other Bidding Venues Cultural Borrowings, Appropriations, Overlays and Transformations Fossil Fuels, Carbon Footprint, and Climate Change Adaptations, Reworkings, Recastings and New Versions Debuts, Christenings, Launches and Reboots Deceit, Trickery, Subterfuge and General Slyness Replacements, Substitutes, Alternatives and Knock-offs Promotions, Loss-leaders, Tie-ins and Giveaways Mental and Physical Unease and Discomfort Innocent Bystanders, Passersby, Witnesses and Accidental Victims Old-Fashioned, Vintage, Classic and Retro Identity Mistakes, Thefts and Mix-ups Bodies, Corpses, Remnant Parts Debris, Junk, Detritus, Salvage and Other Random Remnants Wigs, Hairpieces, Fake Eyelashes, Implants, and other Prosthetics Poisons and Other Injurious Substances Friends, Partners, Co-Workers and Other Associates Self-referentiality, Circularity, and Endless Loops Paranoia, Suspicion, Solipsism, and Non-Player Characters Traditions and Rites Scatterbrained, Unfocused and Ditzy Neighbors, Co-tenants, Residents of a District Spastic, Uncontrolled, Awkward and Herky-Jerky Movements Pioneers, Explorers, Frontiersmen, Bellwethers, Cutting-Edge Adventurers Chaos, Entropy, Messiness and General Disorder Allegories, Parables, Fables and Moral Lessons Purses, Wallets, Billfolds, Poke Sacks and Other Carryable Containers

Accidents
- Goofs and Screw-ups
Addictions
- Alcohol
- Eating
- Sex
Agriculture
Aliens
Amateurs and Fans
Ambiguity, Uncertainty and Deliberate Obscurity
Animals
- Dinosaurs and Other Extinct Creatures
- Farming
- Fish
- Taxidermy
- Cows
Anniversary
Annoying Things
- Cacophony, Dissonance, White Noise and Other Sonic Assaults
Anthropomorphism
Antiques, Anachronisms and Throwbacks
Antisocial Activities
Architecture
- Ruins and Other Abandoned or Shuttered Structures
Armageddon and Apocalypses
Art
- Avant Garde
- Comics
- Homages, Pastiches, Tributes and Borrowings
- Outsider Art
- Performance Art
- Pop Art
- Surrealism
- Statues and Monuments
- Carvings
- Absurdism and Dadaism
- Abstract, Non-figurative, Non-representational
Authorities and Experts
Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests
Babies
Bad Habits, Neuroses and Psychoses
Bathrooms
Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues
Bicycles and Other Human-powered Vehicles
Boats
Body
- Blood
- Bodybuilding
- Brain
  - Brain Damage
- Dieting and Weight Loss
- Differently Abled, Handicapped, Challenged, and Otherwise Atypical
- Diseases
- Dismemberment
- Eyes and Vision
- Face and Facial Expressions
- Feet
- Genitals
- Hair and Hairstyling
- Head
- Longevity
- Obesity
- Pain, Self-inflicted and Otherwise
- Pregnancy
- Screams, Grunts and Other Exclamations
- Skin and Skin Conditions
- Skulls, Bones and Skeletons
- Stomach
- Teeth
- Legs
- Smells and Odors
Body Modifications
- Body Painting
- Facial Hair
- Tattoos
Bombast, Bloviation and Pretentiousness
Boredom
Buildings and Other Structures
Bums, Hobos, Tramps, Beggars, Panhandlers and Other Streetpeople
Business
- Advertising
  - Giant People in Ads
- Corporate Mascots, Icons and Spokesbeings
- Freebies, Come-ons and Loss Leaders
- Industry, Factories and Manufacturing
- Insurance
- Products
- Retailing
- Utilities
- Miniature People in Ads
- Loyalty Programs, Shopper Incentives, Coupons and Other Discounts
Cannibalism
Celebrities
- Couples
Censorship, Bluenoses, Taboos, Prohibitions and Other Cultural No-No’s
Centuries
- Eighteenth Century
- Nineteenth Century
- Seventeenth Century
- Sixteenth Century
- Twentieth Century
- Twenty-first Century
- Ancient Times
Ceremonies
- Weddings
Certificates, Diplomas, and Other Testaments of Achievement
Charities and Philanthropy
Chuck’s Hand-Picked Weird News
- Can’t Possibly Be True
- More Things To Worry About
- Not Clear On The Concept
- Recurring
- Sex Lives Worse Than Yours
- Your Daily Jury Duty
- Your Daily Loser
Clowns
Clubs, Fraternities and Other Self-selecting Organizations
Columnists: Advice, Gossip, Etc
Communications
- Postal Services
  - Stamps
Confusion, Misunderstanding, and Incomprehension
Contests, Races and Other Competitions
Conventions
Cops
Cosmetics
- Perfume and Cologne and Other Scents
Costumes and Masks
Crafts
Crime
- Scary Criminals
- Stupid Criminals
- Unauthorized Dwellings
Criticism and Reviews
Crowds, Groups, Mobs and Other Mass Movements
Cryptozoology
- Fictional Monsters
Cult Figures and Artifacts
Culture and Civilization
Customs
- Foreign Customs
- The More Things Change
Daredevils, Stuntpeople and Thrillseekers
Death
- Obituaries
- Suicide
- Inheritance and Wills
Decades
- 1900s
- 1910s
- 1920s
- 1930s
- 1940s
- 1950s
- 1960s
- 1970s
- 1980s
- 1990s
- 2000s
- 2010s
- 2020s
Delusions, Fantasies and Other Tricks of the Imagination
- Pareidolia
Design and Designers
- Graphics
Destruction
Detectives, Private Eyes and Other Investigators
Dictators, Tyrants and Other Harsh Rulers
Dinners, Banquets, Parties, Tributes, Roasts and Other Celebrations
Disabilities
Disasters
Disguises, Impersonations, Mimics and Forgeries
Domestic
- Appliances
- Divorce
- Interior Decorating
- Landscaping
  - Backyard BBQ
- Marriage
Dreams and Nightmares
Drugs
- Psychedelic
- Smoking and Tobacco
Drones
Eccentrics
- Bohemians, Beatniks, Hippies and Slackers
- Busybodies, Snoops and Kibitzers
- Collectors
- Conspiracy Theories and Theorists
- Curmudgeons and Contrarianism
- Hermits
- Wimps, Milquetoasts and Cowards
- Crackpots
- Outsiders, Marginals, the Excluded and Low-castes
Education
- Universities, Colleges, Private Schools and Academia
Elderly and Seniors
Emigrants, Immigrants and Borders
Emotions
- Love & Romance
- Moral Panics and Public Hysteria
- Nausea, Revulsion and Disgust
- Sadness
- Nostalgia
- Courage, Bravery, Heroism and Valor
- Anomie, Exhaustion, and General Malaise
- Attractiveness, Sexiness, Allure and Personal Magnetism
Engineering and Construction
Enlargements, Miniatures, and Other Matters of Scale
Entertainment
- Actors
- Dance
- Opera
- Videogames
Ethnic Groupings
- Native Americans
Etiquette and Formal Behavior
Evil
Excess, Overkill, Hyperbole and Too Much Is Not Enough
Exercise and Fitness
Experts and Authority Figures
Explorers, Frontiersmen, and Conquerors
Explosives
Fads
Fairs, Amusement Parks, and Resorts
- Circuses, Carnivals, and Other Traveling Shows
Family
- Babies and Toddlers
- Children
- Elderly
- Husbands
- Juvenile Delinquency
- Parents
- Teenagers
- Wives
Fashion
- Hair Styling
- Headgear
- Perfume and Other Scents
- Shoes
- Underwear
- Denim
- Clothing
Fate, Predetermination and Inevitability
Feminism
Fey, Twee, Whimsical, Naive and Sadsack
Fireworks and Pyrotechnics
Flight
Food
- Bacon
- Candy
- Chocolate
- Coffee and other Legal Stimulants
- Junk Food
- Nutrition
- Soda, Pop, Soft Drinks and other Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- Vegetables
- Mayonnaise
- Cereal
- Cookbooks
- Fruit
  - Bananas
- Eggs
- Pickles
- Jello
Forgotten Figures and Where Are They Now?
Forteana
Frauds, Cons and Scams
Freaks, Oddities, Quirks of Nature
Funk
Furniture
Futurism
Games
- Gambling, Casinos, Lotteries and Other Games of Chance
- Roleplayers and Re-enactors
- Videogames and Gamers
- Puzzles
Garbage, Trash, Waste and Other Detritus
Geeks, Nerds and Pointdexters
Geography and Maps
Gifts, Presents, Tributes, and Other Honoraria
Gods
Goths
Government
- Civic Duties
- Diplomacy and Foreign Relations
- Flags
- Officials
- Regulations
- Spies and Intelligence Services
- Spies, Quislings, Fifth Columnists and General Espionage
Guns
Headlines
Health
- Disease
- Mental Health and Insanity
Highways, Roads, Streets and Traffic
Hillbillies, Country Bumpkins, Ruralism and Flyover Country
History
- Archaeology
- Historical Figure
- Wild West and US Frontier
- Unexplained Historical Enigmas
Hoaxes and Imposters and Imitators
Hobbies and DIY
Holidays
- Christmas
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- New Year
- Easter
Hollywood
Horror
Horticulture and Gardens
Hospitals
Human Marvels
Humor
- Comedians
- Jokes
- Parody
- Pranks
- Satire
Hunting, Trapping and Other Wilderness Activities
Hygiene
- Baths, Showers and Other Cleansing Methods
- Body Fluids
- Excrement
- Flatulence
Hypnotism, Mesmerism and Mind Control
Imitations, Forgeries, Rip-offs and Faux
Inebriation and Intoxicants
Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art
Injuries
Innuendo, Double Entendres, Symbolism, Nudge-Nudge-Wink-Wink and Subliminal Messages
Insects and Spiders
Intelligence
- Child Prodigies
Inventions
- Chindogu
- Patents
Jabberwocky, Scat Singing, Nonsense Verse and Glossolalia
Jewelry
Jobs and Occupations
- Mining
Johnson Smith Catalog
Journalism
Kitsch and Collectibles
Kludges, Hacks and Duct-tape Repairs
Languages
- Curses, Slurs, Insults, Vituperation, Libel and Slander
- Mistranslations
- Puns and Other Wordplay
- Slang
  - Double Entendres and Nudge-Nudge, Wink-Wink
- Swears
- Euphemisms, Cant, Weasel Words, Prissy Phrases and Orwellian Language
Law
- Judges
- Lawsuits
- Vigilante Justice
Lies, Dishonesty and Cheating
Literature
- Books
- Crossovers and Mashups
- Fantasy
- Libraries
- Myths and Fairytales
  - Curses
- Poetry
- Romances
- Science Fiction
  - Time-travel
- Superheroes
- Writers
Little People
Love and Romance
Luck, Good and Bad
Mad Scientists, Evil Geniuses, Insane Villains
Magazines
Magic and Illusions and Sleight of Hand
Mass Transit
Medicine
- Patent Medicines, Nostrums and Snake Oil
- Surgery
- Cures for the common cold
Midwest Divisions Friday Feast
Military
Misbehavior, Rebellion, Acting-out and General Naughtiness
Money
- Charity
- Outrageous Excess
- More Money Than Brains
Motor Vehicles
- Bus
- Cars
- Motorcycles
- Trains
- Trucks
Movies
- Cartoons
- Documentaries
- Exploitation and Grindhouse
- Stop-motion Animation
- Special Effects
Museums
Music
- Space-age Bachelor Pad & Exotic
Nature
- Natural Resources
- Natural Wonders
- Weather
New Age
Newspapers
NGOs
Noises and Other Public Disturbances of the Peace
Obscenity
Obsessions
- Fetishes
Oceans and Maritime Pursuits
Odd Names
Overpriced Merchandise
Parades and Festivals
Paranormal
Patriotism
Pests, Plagues and Infestations
Pets
- Cats
- Dogs
Philosophy
- Ethics and Morals
- Paradoxes, Enigmas and Other Conundrums
Photography and Photographers
Pirates
Police and Other Law Enforcement
Political Correctness
Politics
- Reformers, Do-gooders, Agitators and SJWs
- Strange Candidates
- Revolutions, Coups, Collapses and Regime Changes
Pop Culture
Pranks and Revenge
Predictions
- Yesterday’s Tomorrows
Prisons
Propaganda, Thought Control and Brainwashing
PSA’s
Public Humiliation
Public Utilities
- Power Generation
Publicity Stunts
Publishing
Puppets and Automatons
Quizzes
- Guess the Scientist
- Name That List
Racism
Radio
Rants, Warnings, Jeremiads, Prophecies and Cassandra-like Figures
Real Estate
Recreation
Really Bad Ideas
Regionalism
Religion
- Nuns
Restaurants
Retail Establishments
Riots, Protests and Civil Disobedience
Rituals and Superstitions
Rivalries, Feuds and Grudges
Robots
Royalty
Scams, Cons, Rip-offs, and General Larceny
Scandals and Controversies
Scatology
Scholarship
School
Science
- Anthropology
- Atomic Power and Other Nuclear Matters
- Dinosaurs and Other Antediluvian Creatures
- Environmentalism and Ecology
- Experiments
- Psychology
  - Infantilism
- Pseudoscience
- Botany
Screwups
Seasonal
Self-help Schemes
Sexuality
- Birth Control
- Gender
  - Gender-bending
  - LGBT
  - Men
  - Women
- Public Indecency
- Sex Symbols
- Sex Toys
Shopping
ShowBiz
Signage
- Billboards
- Graffiti
- Posters
Skeptics, Debunkers, and Rationalists
Slavery, Bondage and Indenture
Sleaze and Sleazeballs
Sleep and Dreams
Souvenirs, Mementos, and Tchotchkes
Spaceflight, Astronautics, and Astronomy
Spies and Secret Agents
Spies and Secret Agents
Sports
- Martial Arts
- Wrestling
- Golf
- Gymnastics
Statues, Monuments and Memorials
Stereotypes and Cliches
Stupid and/or Dangerous Products
Stupidity
Subcultures
Success & Failure
Supernatural, Occult, Paranormal
Superstition
Swimming, Snorkeling, and Diving
Synchronicity
Synchronicity and Coincidence
Technology
- AI, Robots and Other Automatons
- Computers
- Internet
  - Strange Websites
- Rube Goldberg Devices
- Telephones
- Instruments and Measuring Devices
Television
- TV News
Terrorism and Terrorists
Testing and Ranking
Theater and Stage
- Vaudeville
Tobacco and Smoking
Tools
Torture
Toys
- Dolls and Stuffed Animals
Tradesmen, Manual Laborers, and Skilled Workers
Tragedy and Pathos
Travel
- Air Travel and Airlines
- Hotels
- Landmarks
- Monuments
- Sightseeing
- Space Travel
- Tourists and Tourism
- Trains and Other Vehicles on Rails
- Transportation
Twins, Lookalikes & Doppelgangers
Unsolved Mysteries
Urban Life
- Subways
Utilities and Power Generation
Utopias and Dystopias
Vegetarians and Vegans
Video
Violence
War
- Armed Forces
- Weapons
Weddings and Marriage
Weird Facts
Weird Names
Weird Studies and Guides
Weird Theory
Weird Universe
- Alex
- Chuck
- Comments
- Contest
- Corrections
- Paul
- Reader Recommendation
Work and Vocational Training
World
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- Caribbean
- Central America
- Europe
- India
- Middle East
- New Zealand
- North America
- Russia
- South America
- South Pacific
- South Pacific and Polynesia
- United Kingdom
World Records
Zeitgeist
Bullying, Harassment, Outsiders, Persecuted, and Excluded Groups
Conferences, Conventions, Meetings and Symposia
Lakes, Ponds, Rivers, Streams, Swamps and Other Bodies of Fresh Water
Medieval Era
Renaissance Era
Codes, Cryptography, Puzzles, Riddles, Rebuses and Other Language Alterations
Burlesque, Exotic Dancing, Stripping and Other Forms of Staged Nakedness
Cemeteries, Graveyards, Crypts, Mortuaries and Other Funereal Pursuits
Unlikely, Improbable and Counterfactual Phenomena
International Cooperation, Global Events and Planetary-scale Happenings
Sticky, Messy, Sloppy, Drippy, Treacly Things
Gonzo, Demento, Kooky, Wacky and Out-there
Nudism and Nudists
Caves, Caverns, Tunnels and Other Subterranean Venues
Current Events, Headlines and Topicality
Communes, Utopias, and Other Alternative Societies
Packaging, Wrapping, and other Protective Measures
Firefighting, Arson, Wildfires, Infernos and Other Conflagrations
Proverbs, Maxims, Sayings, Folk Wisdom and Quotations
Skating, Sledding, Skiing and Other Wintertime Pursuits
Studies, Reports, White Papers, Investigations
Fables, Myths, Urban Legends, Rumors, Water-Cooler Lore
Cafes, Coffeehouses, Teahouses, and Other Caffeine Culture
Chiropractic, Massage and Other Physical Therapies
Bets, Wagers, Challenges and Contracts
Bars, Saloons, Pubs, and Other Drinking Establishments
Viruses, Germs and Other Sources of Infection
Danger, Risk, and Peril
Camouflage, Counterintelligence, Diversions, Chaff and Fakeouts
Expositions, World Fairs, Celebrations
Disgrace, Shame, Infamy and Downfalls
Correspondence, Telegrams, Letters, and Other Written Communications
Sadism, Cruelty, Punishment, and Torture
Infrastructure
Offices, Business Supplies, Institutional Regulations
Unwanted Intimacy, Close Quarters and Tight Squeeze
Reptiles, Snakes, Worms and Other Slithery Things
Poor People, Poverty, Proles, and the Underclass
Social Services
Lost, Newly Discovered, Cutting-Room-Floor, and Discarded Cultural Items
Vinyl Albums and Other Media Recordings
Simulations, Make-Believe, Cosplay and other Pretend Situations
Rhetoric, Eloquence, Public Speaking, and Vocabulary
Day Camps, Away Camps, Outdoor Activities and Recreational Retreats
Premiums, Come-ons, Giveaways, Lossleaders and Freebies
Self-protection, Defenses, and Safeguards
Threats, Assaults and Intimidation
Ridiculousness, Foolishness, Public Ridicule, Silliness, Goofiness and Dumb-looking
Creepy, Eerie, Spooky, and Disturbing
Clumsiness and Grace
Luxury, Elitism, Specialness, Indulgence and Pampering
Auctions, Estate Sales, Ebay and other Bidding Venues
Cultural Borrowings, Appropriations, Overlays and Transformations
Fossil Fuels, Carbon Footprint, and Climate Change
Adaptations, Reworkings, Recastings and New Versions
Debuts, Christenings, Launches and Reboots
Deceit, Trickery, Subterfuge and General Slyness
Replacements, Substitutes, Alternatives and Knock-offs
Promotions, Loss-leaders, Tie-ins and Giveaways
Mental and Physical Unease and Discomfort
Innocent Bystanders, Passersby, Witnesses and Accidental Victims
Old-Fashioned, Vintage, Classic and Retro
Identity Mistakes, Thefts and Mix-ups
Bodies, Corpses, Remnant Parts
Debris, Junk, Detritus, Salvage and Other Random Remnants
Wigs, Hairpieces, Fake Eyelashes, Implants, and other Prosthetics
Poisons and Other Injurious Substances
Friends, Partners, Co-Workers and Other Associates
Self-referentiality, Circularity, and Endless Loops
Paranoia, Suspicion, Solipsism, and Non-Player Characters
Traditions and Rites
Scatterbrained, Unfocused and Ditzy
Neighbors, Co-tenants, Residents of a District
Spastic, Uncontrolled, Awkward and Herky-Jerky Movements
Pioneers, Explorers, Frontiersmen, Bellwethers, Cutting-Edge Adventurers
Chaos, Entropy, Messiness and General Disorder
Allegories, Parables, Fables and Moral Lessons
Purses, Wallets, Billfolds, Poke Sacks and Other Carryable Containers

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“U”: The Klingon Opera

Books Selected and endorsed for Pure Weirdness by Your WU Team