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by Pruitt
Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:28 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6252
Views: 342524

Re: Temporary Television

Not digging Kimmy Schmidt at all 1.5 episodes in. ETA - I liked the next 1.5 episodes a bit more. I had some LOL moments but wasn't hooked after the first episode last night. Willing to give it a few more. Like I said...I give Tina Fey the benefit of the doubt. The first few episodes have to have s...
by Pruitt
Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:25 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Movies
Replies: 4685
Views: 290889

Re: Movies

Whiplash is worth a watch, but is far short of being amazing. But, kudos to the director and the actors, because it really could have been crap. JK Simmons was absolutely great. See....I watched it last night, and I thought it was great. Lots of plot holes though...like why the hell doesn't the who...
by Pruitt
Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
Replies: 524
Views: 22492

Re: Cultural Blind Spots

I don't understand today's youth who insist on fucking up their earlobes with those disc things. It's fucked up. My favourite student - a kid with brains and drive - has those expanders in his ear lobes. He may be a great kid and a good student, but whenever I look at him the words "are you fu...
by Pruitt
Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Movies
Replies: 4685
Views: 290889

Re: Movies

Whiplash is worth a watch, but is far short of being amazing.

But, kudos to the director and the actors, because it really could have been crap. JK Simmons was absolutely great.
by Pruitt
Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: EPL 14-15, Home Stretch
Replies: 29
Views: 1485

Re: EPL 14-15, Home Stretch

Not EPL, but el clasico is such a great game. Pepe could not be a bigger cunt. A fantastic game - although spoiled somewhat by that Ray Hudson. He's fine on the highlights, but it is an ordeal having to listen to 90 minutes of him. That ref sucked dog balls, but as much of a cunt as Pepe is, I nomi...
by Pruitt
Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:06 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: EPL 14-15, Home Stretch
Replies: 29
Views: 1485

Re: EPL 14-15, Home Stretch

Hugo Lloris down. Spurs out.
by Pruitt
Sat Mar 21, 2015 7:05 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition
Replies: 254
Views: 5588

Re: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition

Bensell 12-3
howard 10-5
GPJ 8-7
Shirley 8-7
Pruitt 8-7
by Pruitt
Sat Mar 21, 2015 6:06 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
Replies: 524
Views: 22492

Re: Cultural Blind Spots

I don't understand tattoos.

Sure, people get one or two, it's - I guess - kind of interesting. Maybe there's some meaning for the marks.

But the heavy tattooing just boggles my mind.
by Pruitt
Fri Mar 20, 2015 10:28 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition
Replies: 254
Views: 5588

Re: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition

Bensell 11-3
howard 10-4
J-Lo 9-5
GPJ 8-6
Chedda 7-7
Pruitt 7-7
by Pruitt
Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:56 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6252
Views: 342524

Re: Temporary Television

Louise Belcher is wonderful. Every single character on that show is wonderful. I've got a soft spot for the weirdness that is Gene as well. Any show that makes a kid throw out a Toad the Wet Sprocket joke knows what it is doing. "Why is the front door open?!?" "Maybe g-d closed a win...
by Pruitt
Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:54 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Images (now possibly NSFW)
Replies: 2145
Views: 181641

Re: Images (now possibly NSFW)

I just sent five minutes looking and did';t see "it." Help me. You know what that means, right? He's captivated by her choice of eye-shadow and lip gloss? Same - same, I guess. She does have a real perdy mouth... Pruitt, look at the shape of the neckline on her jacket or sweater. Awesome!...
by Pruitt
Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:32 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Temporary K-Pop
Replies: 276
Views: 23818

Re: Temporary K-Pop

So, my real life experience with Korean women is very limited. It would appear from the previous video that not only are they gorgeous (albeit a bit too skinny), but they dance well and make an effort in the kitchen.

Looks like I missed the boat when I was younger.
by Pruitt
Thu Mar 19, 2015 3:59 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Images (now possibly NSFW)
Replies: 2145
Views: 181641

Re: Images (now possibly NSFW)

I just sent five minutes looking and did';t see "it." Help me.
by Pruitt
Thu Mar 19, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition
Replies: 254
Views: 5588

Re: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition

Looks like I'm in rebuilding mode.

Bensell 10-3
AB 10-3
Ryan 10-3
howard 10-3
J-Lo 9-4
GPJ 8-5
Rex 8-5
Shirley 8-5
Syb 8-5
Chedda 6-7
Pruitt 6-7
by Pruitt
Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9249
Views: 464481

Re: Random Politics

Proportional representation sucks.
by Pruitt
Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:53 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition
Replies: 254
Views: 5588

Re: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition

Bensell 10-2
Ryan 10-2
AB 10-2
TT 9-3
J-Lo 9-3
howard 9-3
GPJ 8-4
Shirley 8-4
Syb 8-4
chedda 6-6
Pruitt 6-6

That sound you heard last night at 7:57 pm eastern was my Zaida the math teacher rolling in his grave.
by Pruitt
Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:51 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ouch! Colonoscopy.
Replies: 30
Views: 1208

Re: Ouch! Colonoscopy.

Thank you all for putting my mind at ease. I am sure that I'll be a bit nervous leading up to it, but I'll make sure I have plenty of three ply and magazines to get me through a day on the toilet.
by Pruitt
Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:50 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8885
Views: 411028

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

The greatest dream in life is to be able to make a living doing something that you love.

Penis graffiti as protest: http://observers.france24.com/content/2 ... -art-voina
by Pruitt
Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:36 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ouch! Colonoscopy.
Replies: 30
Views: 1208

Ouch! Colonoscopy.

Next week, I'm having my brown cherry broken.

I have never been put under a general anesthetic, so just a touch nervous. Any Stories to put a guy's mind - and colon - at ease?
by Pruitt
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:15 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
Replies: 524
Views: 22492

Re: Cultural Blind Spots

mister d wrote:It is a pretty unfortunate name. Like picking a kid's name a couple years before it becomes wildly popular than everyone lumps you in with the followers.
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by Pruitt
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:13 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition
Replies: 254
Views: 5588

Re: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition

Bensell 9-2
Ab 9-2
Ryan 9-2
Giff 8-3
GPJ 7-4
Syb 7-4
Shirley 7-4
Chedda 6-5
Pruitt 6-5
by Pruitt
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:09 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9249
Views: 464481

Re: Random Politics

[ At least Netanyahu finally admitted that he opposes the creation of a Palestinian state. Obviously not surprising, since so many of his policies have been seemingly designed to change the "facts on the ground" to make the peace process impossible, but I believe this is the first time he...
by Pruitt
Tue Mar 17, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ridiculous Things You Read On Facebook
Replies: 2496
Views: 208585

Re: Ridiculous Things You Read On Facebook

Probably just used to being echo chambers where nobody actually questions his bullshit. Or maybe these things happen because so many people make their points only via the internet where it's not a real conversation, merely point and counterpoint. Just people yelling. Although anyone who maintains t...
by Pruitt
Tue Mar 17, 2015 6:36 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Politics
Replies: 9249
Views: 464481

Re: Random Politics

Election day in Israel, where those who shun the idea of a modern Jewish state get to wield a disproportionate amount of power and influence within it. But don't get me started... Just marvel at this campaign ad where Netanyahu in attempting to show his lighter side comes across as being as charming...
by Pruitt
Tue Mar 17, 2015 6:28 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2015 NFL Offseason
Replies: 207
Views: 11601

Re: 2015 NFL Offseason

I legit can't imagine football being the same in 10 years. I'm beginning to feel the same way. When athletes at their peak walk away because of the risks associated with their sport, something has to change. Although having typed that and realizing that most football fans (probably including myself...
by Pruitt
Tue Mar 17, 2015 6:25 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
Replies: 524
Views: 22492

Re: Cultural Blind Spots

hey...whoa whoa, now. Harry Potter is boss. (but in with Pruitt; Zombies. although aren't they the same as Vampires? probably not but who fucking cares) Zombies are much more socially relevant and worth studying as shown by this academic paper from the second best university in Canada's capital, th...
by Pruitt
Mon Mar 16, 2015 5:00 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
Replies: 524
Views: 22492

Re: Cultural Blind Spots

MaxWebster wrote:wow this could probably be a long list. quickly coming to mind:

5) vampires - seriously, wtf.
I'll add zombies to the list. Don't get it, don't like them, don't watch them.
by Pruitt
Mon Mar 16, 2015 4:35 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2015 Bracket Contest
Replies: 3
Views: 205

Re: 2015 Bracket Contest

I have seen a total of an hour of college b-ball this year.

Heard this Kentucky team is pretty good.
by Pruitt
Mon Mar 16, 2015 3:41 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Official Brain Tumor thread
Replies: 177
Views: 8471

Re: Official Brain Tumor thread

Fantastic!! Great to hear.
by Pruitt
Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:32 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: EPL 14-15, Home Stretch
Replies: 29
Views: 1485

Re: EPL 14-15, Home Stretch

The Spurs ManU game literally put me to sleep. Who says you cant sit on a lead for 60 minutes?
by Pruitt
Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:22 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
Replies: 524
Views: 22492

Re: Cultural Blind Spots

mister d wrote:I couldn't name a single porn actor/actress whose career started after the mid-90s unless they've crossed over somewhere.
That was a different time, they were artists back then!

http://www.davesoldporn.com/home.php
by Pruitt
Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:19 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Movies
Replies: 4685
Views: 290889

Re: Movies

A year ago or so, I unintentionally caused an uproar when I diparaged Michael Keaton's skills as a comic actor. And while my original opinion holds firm, I am shocked that he didn't get the Oscar for his performance in Birdman . That was a fantastic movie and both Keaton and Edward Norton were incre...
by Pruitt
Sat Mar 14, 2015 2:49 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition
Replies: 254
Views: 5588

Re: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition

Bensell 8-2
howard 8-2
Giff 7-3
Shirley 6-4
Chedda 6-4
Pruitt 5-5
by Pruitt
Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:07 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: What do we expect from Jameis Winston?
Replies: 25
Views: 1351

Re: What do we expect from Jameis Winston?

Thank god. This actually bothered me when I read it. I'd sure like it to not be the case that the players I loved as a kid turn out to commit crimes and ethical malfunctions that I never did. At least the big ones I never did. I've certainly driven under the influence. Just not been caught like Sta...
by Pruitt
Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:02 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
Replies: 524
Views: 22492

Re: Cultural Blind Spots

Also, Sabermetrics (if that's a cultural thing) Good one - I too share this blind spot. While I was the first kid on my block to discover Bill James and his annual abstract was a rite of spring for me for a number of years, I reached a point a few years ago where I realized that so many advance sta...
by Pruitt
Sat Mar 14, 2015 8:58 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The 2015 Trivia Calendar
Replies: 212
Views: 7125

Re: The 2015 Trivia Calendar

How many U.S. presidents have been elected to two terms since the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution set a two-term limit on the nation’s top elected position in the 1951? 4 - Eisenhower, Nixon, Reagan, Clinton As preteenagers, what did financial whiz Warren Buffett and a friend print and sell to ea...
by Pruitt
Sat Mar 14, 2015 8:53 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Better Call Saul thread (Spoilers)
Replies: 337
Views: 13123

Re: Better Call Saul thread

I watched the most recent episode today. I continue to be impressed. It says a lot about the show that the title character is barely there, is only used for a few minutes to advance somebody else's storyline, but that this was still a great episode. I know that the risk factor isn't as great as it ...
by Pruitt
Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:38 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition
Replies: 254
Views: 5588

Re: Final Jeopardy! March Madness Edition

I actually watched this (for like the 5th time in the last 9ish years). The guy was oblivious, with bad guesses and no urgency in his strategy once he dipped into the red. The girl was mentally combusting at an amazing rate, but at least aware of the fact that she needed to try. There were answers ...
by Pruitt
Fri Mar 13, 2015 12:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
Replies: 524
Views: 22492

Re: Cultural Blind Spots

Having a teenaged daughter and a wife who listens young keeps me - sadly - fairly up on current pop music.

What I am ignorant of, and where I used to have at least a passing knowledge:

1) New movie stars
2) Hockey
3) Baseball
4) Indie Music

Not sure I miss any of it.
by Pruitt
Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:33 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Videos
Replies: 1990
Views: 199085

Re: Random Videos

rass wrote:Watch or listen?
Problem solved!