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by brian
Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:30 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread
Replies: 3931
Views: 251053

Re: Worthy of mention, too obscure for own thread

"I Touch Myself" singer getting and dying of breast cancer? C'mon, that has to be ironic right?
by brian
Sun Apr 21, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Official Swamp Dating Thread
Replies: 2060
Views: 113775

Re: The Official Swamp Dating Thread

RULES!!! And THC, sure. Why not? Welp, it turns out I can oblige you. Because while I was thinking "coke whore", I wasn't far off since it turns out she was a retired porn star. So yeah, this link is totally NFSW, but anyways. You gotta love Las Vegas. You meet some characters here.
by brian
Sat Apr 20, 2013 4:26 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Official Swamp Dating Thread
Replies: 2060
Views: 113775

Re: The Official Swamp Dating Thread

Dear abby, I'm dating this girl, i guess. i went to university with her, we were both in creative writing. we were in drama together two years in row, reading and writing plays. we were suppose to be watching them too but my mother was dying at the time so i didn't see any. anyway, i told her i nev...
by brian
Sat Apr 20, 2013 4:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Official Swamp Dating Thread
Replies: 2060
Views: 113775

Re: The Official Swamp Dating Thread

I'm at the bar (yes, at 2 pm...don't judge me fuckers) getting chatted up by a 45-year old coke whore. And she's the best looking 45-year-old coke whore I've ever seen. She must have been quite a piece 15-20 years ago.
by brian
Sat Apr 20, 2013 3:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 NBA Playoffs
Replies: 61
Views: 3319

Re: 2013 NBA Playoffs

Are the Pistons in the playoffs?
by brian
Sat Apr 20, 2013 2:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ridiculous Things You Read On Facebook
Replies: 2496
Views: 227818

Re: Ridiculous Things You Read On Facebook

Yeah, that's pretty much apples to apples.
by brian
Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Boston Marathon
Replies: 715
Views: 36004

Re: 2013 Boston Marathon

"Nice abs." - Bronto, probably.
by brian
Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:44 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Boston Marathon
Replies: 715
Views: 36004

Re: 2013 Boston Marathon

Johnny Hotcakes wrote:Boston Globe reporting that he's not moving.

CNN currently speaking with Christina Aguilera regarding her thoughts on the manhunt.
The real scary thing is that I have no idea if you're joking or not. I assume you are, but it's entirely possible you're not.
by brian
Fri Apr 19, 2013 5:25 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza
Replies: 1439
Views: 112672

Re: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza

Scottie wrote:Hey, Floridians. Attending the Quidditch World Cup this weekend?

Story from The Atlantic
Central Michigan qualified for that. Shaping up to be a big month of firsts for the 'ol Chippewas.
by brian
Fri Apr 19, 2013 2:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Boston Marathon
Replies: 715
Views: 36004

Re: 2013 Boston Marathon

Just wanted to make sure you guys all know that we're all hanging on here in Las Vegas.
by brian
Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:50 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Uniforms, Logos, and Such
Replies: 1305
Views: 102840

Re: Uniforms, Logos, and Such

Hodor.

Nah, just kidding. Don't know if this is the best thread, but this is just a kinda fascinating interview with a troll who has been trolling the Uni Watch website for several year.
by brian
Thu Apr 18, 2013 5:59 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: George Soros
Replies: 1
Views: 263

George Soros

Not dead actually, but Reuters reported that he was today. Not a stellar week for the world's news organizations. (The best part is thinking about all of the Freepers who got all excited about the prospect of another human being dying and then realizing Soros is still around.)
by brian
Thu Apr 18, 2013 4:40 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The 2013 MLB thread - March/April edition
Replies: 187
Views: 10385

Re: The 2013 MLB thread - March/April edition

He was at 11.1 last year. He's always been a strikeout guy, no? Oh yeah, for sure. He was 1st or 2nd in the AL in K's last year I don't remember which, but 14.2 is just insane Nolan Ryan type stuff. He was way better in the second half of the season instead of the first half, so interesting to see ...
by brian
Thu Apr 18, 2013 3:52 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The 2013 MLB thread - March/April edition
Replies: 187
Views: 10385

Re: The 2013 MLB thread - March/April edition

Oh, and because it finished so late last night not a lot of chatter about the epic Tigers/Mariners game last night where both teams combined for 40 strikeouts (second-most in a game in the live ball era). Scherzer and King Felix were dealing. Small sample size, but Scherzer's 14.2 K/9 implies that t...
by brian
Thu Apr 18, 2013 3:36 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The 2013 MLB thread - March/April edition
Replies: 187
Views: 10385

Re: The 2013 MLB thread - March/April edition

Miguel Cabrera turns 30 today. He is pretty good at baseball.
by brian
Thu Apr 18, 2013 3:22 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fertilizer go boom
Replies: 26
Views: 2190

Re: Fertilizer go boom

Giff wrote:The Czech Stop is awesome if you ever find yourself on that stretch of highway.
Do they have Czech food? (Dumplings, sausages, kraut and whatnot). If so, I'm going to add that of my list of places to check out when I take my epic roadtrip one day.
by brian
Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:27 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: New Orleans Pelicans
Replies: 58
Views: 5480

Re: New Orleans Pelicans

I've seen pelicans in Texas cause car accidents by divebombing cars, so I'm convinced of their badass bonafides.
by brian
Thu Apr 18, 2013 11:10 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: New Orleans Pelicans
Replies: 58
Views: 5480

Re: New Orleans Pelicans

govmentchedda wrote:I like it, but I still think the Pelican is an odd choice. Sure, it's a bird that eats fish, but it's not that fierce. I guess a Raven isn't that predatory either.
Nor are Cardinals, Blue Jays, etc., etc., etc.
by brian
Thu Apr 18, 2013 10:52 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: New Orleans Pelicans
Replies: 58
Views: 5480

Re: New Orleans Pelicans

Yeah, I can't find anything to make fun of about it. The logo(s) look decent enough.
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:53 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Site Admin Update
Replies: 132
Views: 7583

Re: Site Admin Update

Well, anyone other than Zlax I guess. AFAIK, he's still considered banned.
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 6:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Site Admin Update
Replies: 132
Views: 7583

Re: Site Admin Update

bfj wrote:Romero wasn't banned, just erased.
At his own request. Frankly, we're splitting hairs here.

The important part is that if Romero wants to be a part of the Swamp, he can be and will certainly be welcomed. Same goes for anyone else. Period.
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Site Admin Update
Replies: 132
Views: 7583

Re: Site Admin Update

bapo! wrote:Free Ed Romero!
He's welcome to return whenever he wants to. He left voluntarily. Him and anyone else who "retired" will be welcome back with open arms.
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Boston Marathon
Replies: 715
Views: 36004

Re: 2013 Boston Marathon

Wake me when the alert level is blackwatch plaid.

(For the one or two other Harvey Birdman fans in the Swamp....)
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 1:58 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Boston Marathon
Replies: 715
Views: 36004

Re: 2013 Boston Marathon

AB_skin_test wrote:
brian wrote:(And how did this thread -- of all threads -- somehow get threadjacked by a shitty rock song?)
Like you do.
Oh, I wasn't casting stones. I was right there with you guys. Of course, in the absence of any apparent real news regarding arrests and/or suspects, why not I guess?
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 1:53 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Boston Marathon
Replies: 715
Views: 36004

Re: 2013 Boston Marathon

(And how did this thread -- of all threads -- somehow get threadjacked by a shitty rock song?)
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 1:52 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Boston Marathon
Replies: 715
Views: 36004

Re: 2013 Boston Marathon

Nonsequitor and I apologize to Boston for noting this in its thread following a tragedy, but every time I get stuck in traffic on 95 I think, man, this is what Tom Cochrane thinks life is like. Yeah but why is he singing about it like it's awesome and he can't wait to do that all day? All night . S...
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 1:38 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Boston Marathon
Replies: 715
Views: 36004

Re: 2013 Boston Marathon

So, Boston PD says no arrest. What a fucking mess.
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 1:02 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Boston Marathon
Replies: 715
Views: 36004

Re: 2013 Boston Marathon

Now comes the hoping it isn't a Muslim because if it is I'm going to want to spend the next few weeks in a cave somewhere.
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Boston Marathon
Replies: 715
Views: 36004

Re: 2013 Boston Marathon

Arrest has been made, according to CNN. Hoping this isn't a Richard Jewell thing all over again though. I suspect the FBI learned their lesson after that....
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Boston Marathon
Replies: 715
Views: 36004

Re: 2013 Boston Marathon

Usually I'm not proven right that quickly.
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Boston is Winning (or More Proof of Fat America Winning)
Replies: 17
Views: 1690

Re: Boston is Winning (or More Proof of Fat America Winning)

I don't eat donuts and I don't drink coffee, so I haven't had it in years either. But they are expanding rapidly on the west coast like Keg said. Came to Las Vegas about three years ago and the first stores had lines out the door for weeks.
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:00 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Live Music thread...
Replies: 2132
Views: 186660

Re: The Live Music thread...

Saw Lucero in Phoenix on Monday and they were brilliant as always, but was very impressed by the performance by Langhorne Slim and the Law. I'm definitely going to try to see them again if I can. Just a great set.
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 11:42 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Boston Marathon
Replies: 715
Views: 36004

Re: 2013 Boston Marathon

Yeah, I'm not sure if some people really realize all of the tools at the FBI's disposal here. It's gonna take some time, but they'll track down these guys (this guy). They got lucky in Oklahoma City that McVeigh got pulled over for a traffic stop. Obviously the Richard Jewell fiasco slowed down the ...
by brian
Wed Apr 17, 2013 12:16 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Hey Admins
Replies: 71
Views: 3838

Re: Hey Admins

Look, someone else can undo this, so it's not permanent, but at this point I think the best thing is to put an end to this thread. There are things that need to be worked out obviously and I think everyone wants to do that, but it's counter-productive to air dirty laundry in public. I want to be cle...
by brian
Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2013 Boston Marathon
Replies: 715
Views: 36004

Re: The Fucking Tel Aviv Marathon of Senselessness

Like some of you, I had a lot of friends in the race. Gladly everyone and their loved ones are accounted for. Ironically, I'm not a good enough runner to qualify for Boston because the blast would have occurred about exactly when I finished. (My PR is 4:15). I'm so torn between anger and sadness and...
by brian
Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:37 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts
Replies: 3481
Views: 238656

Re: Learn Something Random Every Day Thoughts

Johnny Hotcakes wrote:
As Confucius say, it is better to bleed from fellatio than never to have received fellatio at all.
I may have to disagree with you there.
by brian
Fri Apr 12, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza
Replies: 1439
Views: 112672

Re: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza

Whenever I travel in Europe (which is not at all recently) I always made it a point to try and NOT do what most of the other Americans were doing. Yelling in English at someone in Slovakia who speaks Slovak isn't going to make them understand English. Of course, like Scottie mentioned* the Brits wer...
by brian
Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: "Running the board"
Replies: 2
Views: 260

"Running the board"

I had forgotten about that until this morning. Not everyone is a fan.
by brian
Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The 2013 MLB thread - March/April edition
Replies: 187
Views: 10385

Re: The 2013 MLB thread - March/April edition

I don't believe it was intentional, not given the count, the score. It wasn't even a head-hunting pitch; unlike the one we saw earlier in the game from a Padres pitcher. Quentin tied for the major league lead in HBPs in a season where he only played half a season. Charging the mound in that situati...
by brian
Fri Apr 12, 2013 1:11 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Hodor
Replies: 39
Views: 2942

Re: Hodor

HODOR!