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Open Thread: May 8, 2026
TL;DR
An open thread for May 8, 2026, features discussions on various topics, including a look at the AMC series Mad Men and its detailed portrayal of the 1950s advertising world. The thread also touches on full contact karate outside of Karate Combat.
Key points
- Open thread for May 8, 2026
- Discussion on AMC series Mad Men
- Detailed portrayal of 1950s advertising
- Cast includes Jon Hamm and others
- Mention of full contact karate
Mentioned in this story
Jon HammStephanie KlubeKyle HumphreyMary Lynn Ashby
Mad Men
Stephanie Klube, Kyle Humphrey, Mary Lynn Ashby, Sarah Parrish, Jon Hamm, Alexa Alemanni, Jennifer Schumaker, Dawn Anderson, Carolyn Pask. Some of the cast of Mad Men including Jon Hamm, standing in background. Set of Mad Men, a new AMC series about ad men in the Fifties in New York, which offers a different look at the era a wild, smokefilled, alcoholfueled, sexist, racist time when white men were on the cusp of losing cultural control. The set, and costumes, have been minutely detailed, down to full ashtrays, and flabby upper arms for the secretaries. (Photo by Stephen Osman/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
Hey all, here’s your open thread for Friday.
MMA ADJACENT
Full contact karate that is not Karate Combat.
TOTALLY OFF TOPIC
Not a big Bond guy, but these are interesting.
What did we think of Mad Man?
GAME TIME
A tough one today.
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Q&A
What is the significance of the AMC series Mad Men?
Mad Men offers a detailed portrayal of the 1950s advertising industry, highlighting the cultural dynamics of the era.
Who are some of the cast members of Mad Men?
Notable cast members include Jon Hamm, Stephanie Klube, Kyle Humphrey, and Mary Lynn Ashby.
What types of karate are discussed in the open thread?
The thread mentions full contact karate that is distinct from Karate Combat.