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by Scottie
Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:41 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Tech Support
Replies: 902
Views: 85975

Re: Tech Support

bfj wrote:If you read Scottie's post as Comic Book Guy from the Simpson's it makes it slightly more tolerable.
The thinner and brighter than you elements would be accurate. Although you should know that CBG is actually a fictional character from a commercial television show (it's true, you can look it up.)
by Scottie
Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:53 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Tech Support
Replies: 902
Views: 85975

Re: Tech Support

@Rush, Twitter and Facebook even on a desktop are pretty low requirements for internet. This could not possibly be more wrong. Or dumber. Or less informed. Go read the Facebook thread, kid, I explained it all in there. Where you run into problems, particularly with older wireless is trying to strea...
by Scottie
Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: SWAMPCRASH FANTASY DRAFT
Replies: 115
Views: 5785

Re: SWAMPCRASH FANTASY DRAFT

Sabo wrote:Dammit Diamond, you need to post more.
And, earnestly, that's why I want him to take my spot. If it'll get him more active here I'll step aside in a heartbeat.
by Scottie
Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:01 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Oscars 2014
Replies: 24
Views: 2078

Re: Oscars 2014

Martin lost the Alberta final to Kevin Koe. And it was a helluva game; two Brier winners, each world champions, although Martin has more pedigree. Just bad luck in the last couple of ends for Martin, a game he controlled but got away from him. Likewise, Glen Howard lost Ontario on his last rock of t...
by Scottie
Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:38 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Oscars 2014
Replies: 24
Views: 2078

Re: Oscars 2014

The Brier is on. Go watch the Brier.
by Scottie
Sun Mar 02, 2014 8:27 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2014 Trivia Calendar Game
Replies: 341
Views: 14347

Re: 2014 Trivia Calendar Game

Dr Ruth Phil Oz Jesus Benjamin Franklin In NYC Kevorkian Evil No.
by Scottie
Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:03 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9207
Views: 462814

Re: Random Politics

bfj wrote:
Scottie wrote:
Giff wrote:Instead, I will see how many words I can get out of him with a one-liner.
Which is the very definition of trolling.
Understood?
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by Scottie
Sun Mar 02, 2014 6:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9207
Views: 462814

Re: Random Politics

Instead, I will see how many words I can get out of him with a one-liner. Which is the very definition of trolling. Get it? Nah. You don't. You won't. You can't. Predictably, nobody calls you out for trolling despite your wearing intentional idiocy on your sleeves and waving it as some sort of frea...
by Scottie
Sun Mar 02, 2014 3:22 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: SWAMPCRASH FANTASY DRAFT
Replies: 115
Views: 5785

Re: SWAMPCRASH FANTASY DRAFT

Diamond wrote:I'm psyched to see Swampcrash again. I'm happy to spectate but if you need any more I'd love to play.
If it is a matter of fitting you into one of 28, you can have my spot if you want it.
by Scottie
Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ball of Confusion
Replies: 556
Views: 36090

Re: Ball of Confusion

(You like that Ø ? I saw that for the first time yesterday. Lacks the subtlety of a zero. But the programmer in you should like it. Øbama!) Programmers tend not to use Norwegian vowels, nor is Ø inclusive in any known programming language (Java, C, C++, and so on). In fact, Ø would (Ah, now I get i...
by Scottie
Sat Mar 01, 2014 8:06 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ball of Confusion
Replies: 556
Views: 36090

Re: Ball of Confusion

Wait. Damn, your right. Again. Make the distraction more visually arresting. Damn. No no no no no no no no no . . . but yes! You get it. After reflecting for a moment, you get it. It's perfect. You can see it right? Can visualize it? It's stunning. Walls, tunnels, stairways, galleries, internets. O...
by Scottie
Sat Mar 01, 2014 6:57 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ball of Confusion
Replies: 556
Views: 36090

Re: Ball of Confusion

And Scottie, your right; those are cute mascots (I love the Russian sense of humor--darker even than mine.) Why didn't I think of this ages ago? THANK YOU! That is brilliant. Not that thing you posted but the ideas to which it falls short. Gawdamn brilliant. What? This: Angular Constructivism. Angu...
by Scottie
Sat Mar 01, 2014 3:17 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9207
Views: 462814

Re: Random Politics

Something "of the sort" most certainly did occur. Not in the exact words I used of course, but the intent was clear. Let's not do that. Let's not make me repeat myself about the inappropriateness of errantly making something out of nothing. Such attitude is so . . . easily . . . misinterp...
by Scottie
Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9207
Views: 462814

Re: Random Politics

Look, we can debate and disagree all we want here. But there's no need to ever tell someone to leave the board. It's uncalled for. Although I wholeheartedly agree with what you are saying, do note that nothing of the sort occurred. I suggested that if one is fond of trolling there is no shortage of...
by Scottie
Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Friday Music Discussion
Replies: 42
Views: 2692

Re: Friday Music Discussion

howard wrote:
Scottie wrote:I got this one . . . Joy Division Transmission.
That is a high bar. . . .
Figured I'd go with something we can both play.
by Scottie
Fri Feb 28, 2014 9:31 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Science!
Replies: 322
Views: 33740

Re: Science!

I refuse to believe that Nye is too stupid to realize that Answers in Genesis wouldn't use the event as a fundraiser. The whole thing was pointless for Nye, except for getting more exposure to himself and probably a handsome payday. He doesn't really need the exposure. Unlike Ham. Nye seems like on...
by Scottie
Fri Feb 28, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Friday Music Discussion
Replies: 42
Views: 2692

Re: Friday Music Discussion

I got this one . . . Joy Division Transmission.
by Scottie
Fri Feb 28, 2014 4:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Science!
Replies: 322
Views: 33740

Re: Science!

At first glance it may seem hyperbolic, sure. I don't have the full quote, just what Sun cited. I'd imagine Nye is somewhat pissed off and/or disgusted, if only at himself, for participating in what turned out to be merely a fundraiser for an absurdity. Thing is, he's right. Building gigantic arks b...
by Scottie
Fri Feb 28, 2014 3:54 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Science!
Replies: 322
Views: 33740

Re: Science!

http://i.imgur.com/1l09UUZ.jpg Creation Museum gets enough donations to build ark park after evolution debate with Bill Nye In case anyone had any doubt as to the reason for that "debate". "If he builds that ark, it's my strong opinion, it's bad for the commonwealth of Kentucky and b...
by Scottie
Fri Feb 28, 2014 3:23 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: SWAMPCRASH FANTASY DRAFT
Replies: 115
Views: 5785

Re: SWAMPCRASH FANTASY DRAFT

rass wrote:I guess at this point it's safe to note that Team rass scratched rush from its board because of his hard partying reputation. Coming from Colorado was a big red flag, too.
"DNDC"?
by Scottie
Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9207
Views: 462814

Re: Random Politics

So you don't think the Civil Right laws back in the 60's should have been passed? Because the way I'm reading this, it sure sounds like you think that those Lunch Counter owners had every right not to serve black customers. Not what I'm saying at all. You know that. And I know that you understand t...
by Scottie
Thu Feb 27, 2014 8:52 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza
Replies: 1434
Views: 108296

Re: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza

. . . "something in your house is slowly killing you and your entire family...Stay tuned to find out what it is." Exactly. Grave announcer voice, feigned concern, and then after the commercial they tell you that the something is only "Researchers at the Quatloo Institute of Fizbin ha...
by Scottie
Thu Feb 27, 2014 6:39 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Images (now possibly NSFW)
Replies: 2145
Views: 177381

Re: Images (now possibly NSFW)

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by Scottie
Thu Feb 27, 2014 5:16 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9207
Views: 462814

Re: Random Politics

That's sort of true. By this reckoning it would be acceptable to refuse service to someone because they were black . . . Right. Which is what Jerloma said (and to which I replied). In fact, J-Lo has hit the Escher Staircase of logic going up these stairs: I say we just let business owners discrimin...
by Scottie
Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9207
Views: 462814

Re: Random Politics

Of course there is this idea as well that those customers or potential employees that your turning away pay taxes that help to support an infrastructure that allows your business to exist/succeed/thrive. And as a taxpayer who happens to own that business, I also pay taxes to allow the rest of socie...
by Scottie
Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza
Replies: 1434
Views: 108296

Re: Swamp 6 Link Dump Extravaganza

I didn't think they outed Grandpa as a sex offender, just saying that 4 live in town. Then again, I was distracted the whole time wondering who dressed the anchor in a jacket 2 sizes too small, and let him go on air with both buttons buttoned and half his tie sticking out the bottom. I'd like to th...
by Scottie
Thu Feb 27, 2014 4:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9207
Views: 462814

Re: Random Politics

I say we just let business owners discriminate at will and then let them suffer the consequences of it . Or benefit from it. It would provide liability protection. Besides, you shouldn't have to sell your goods to someone you don't want to sell them to or provide services to people to whom you don'...
by Scottie
Thu Feb 27, 2014 1:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Images (now possibly NSFW)
Replies: 2145
Views: 177381

Re: Images (now possibly NSFW)

Did that come via Facebook or something? It's certainly dumb enough. Merriam-Webster dictionary, http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peruse" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; , first entry for "peruse": to look at or read (something) in an informal or relaxed wa...
by Scottie
Thu Feb 27, 2014 12:43 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Images (now possibly NSFW)
Replies: 2145
Views: 177381

Re: Images (now possibly NSFW)

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by Scottie
Thu Feb 27, 2014 12:16 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Winter Reading Thread
Replies: 105
Views: 6020

Re: Winter Reading Thread

A book that his audience wouldn't be able to read at all certainly would've been more successful. What? Like Finnegans Wake ? Don't get me wrong, I like Palahniuk. It's just that Pygmy is too fundamentally flawed. The reader has to suspend their disbelief too much and throughout. It's sort of the o...
by Scottie
Thu Feb 27, 2014 12:10 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: OFFICIAL 2013/14 NHL Regular Season Thread
Replies: 332
Views: 20942

Re: OFFICIAL 2013/14 NHL Regular Season Thread

How not to throw a hip check.

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by Scottie
Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:32 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Winter Reading Thread
Replies: 105
Views: 6020

Re: Winter Reading Thread

My friend who has been pushing Chuck on me for years ranked Choke #2, and Lullaby #1. It's a bit strange, but I hear a lot of similarities in the writing to Pygmy. Wouldn't expect that, since Pygmy is written in the broken English of a presumably (my presumption) North Korean kid. And it is because...
by Scottie
Wed Feb 26, 2014 6:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ridiculous Things You Read On Facebook
Replies: 2496
Views: 208090

Re: Ridiculous Things You Read On Facebook

< History Channel narrator guy > Ancient astronaut theorists suggest that the existence of underwater pyramids is evidence that prehistoric Salukis had been genetically manipulated by extraterrestrials. Is it possible, as ancient astronaut theorists suggest, that hounds were once able to breathe wat...
by Scottie
Wed Feb 26, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Winter Reading Thread
Replies: 105
Views: 6020

Re: Winter Reading Thread

Speaking of Palahniuk . . . he's sort of writing a sequel to Fight Club http://chuckpalahniuk.net/books/fight-club-2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
by Scottie
Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:26 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: What the fuck is wrong with people (thread)
Replies: 1059
Views: 61008

Re: What the fuck is wrong with people (thread)

Shirley wrote:See, people don't always suck.
Comox, BC. A bit north of Victoria. CHEK is an independent television/radio station in Victoria (one of the few remaining anywhere). I miss living over there. A lot. Pretty cool story.
by Scottie
Wed Feb 26, 2014 4:17 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Movies
Replies: 4662
Views: 289771

Re: Movies

Dang. I forgot about this. I had a bit part in this movie, strictly cutting room floor scenes (they would have been in the 1:22:00 legion bar scene, not that it matters). Robert Frank was pretty cool to be around. My best buddy split a two-four of Keiths with Kevin O'Connor while the cast had to sit...
by Scottie
Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:23 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Gunpowder's Gold Star Trivia
Replies: 2138
Views: 81762

Re: Gunpowder's Gold Star Trivia

Rush2112 wrote:1890s Progressives are much different than any group trying to take that name in the last 20-30 years.
Commenting on what you wrote, not on what you meant to write.
by Scottie
Wed Feb 26, 2014 2:19 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Gunpowder's Gold Star Trivia
Replies: 2138
Views: 81762

Re: Gunpowder's Gold Star Trivia

Strange that WYO used to be so progressive (first woman vote, first governor) and now is backwards as F. Or they are the first state to wake up to the fact that "progressives" are just the idiot hipsters of politics. Depends on who you ask, doesn't it? A blindfolded teenager aimlessly wal...
by Scottie
Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: All threads are temporary. This one's about soccer.
Replies: 3003
Views: 249346

Re: All threads are temporary. This one's about soccer.

P.D.X. wrote:
degenerasian wrote:Sounds ok, those must be the rules going in.
Blackmail?
Blackmail FC.
by Scottie
Wed Feb 26, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6196
Views: 340973

Re: Temporary Television

Bensell wrote:The Paul Rudd v. Jimmy Kimmel lip synching contest last night was great. Rudd doing Tina Turner's You Better Be Good To Me had me almost in tears I was laughing so hard.

linky
Rudd's "Freddie" movements at the first of Don't Stop Me Now, particularly the teethy overbite, are perfect.