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- 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...
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...
- 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...
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.
But, kudos to the director and the actors, because it really could have been crap. JK Simmons was absolutely great.
- 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...
- 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.
- 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
howard 10-5
GPJ 8-7
Shirley 8-7
Pruitt 8-7
- 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.
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.
- 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
howard 10-4
J-Lo 9-5
GPJ 8-6
Chedda 7-7
Pruitt 7-7
- 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...
- 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!...
- 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.
Looks like I missed the boat when I was younger.
- 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.
- 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
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
- Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:56 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Random Politics
- Replies: 9249
- Views: 464481
Re: Random Politics
Proportional representation sucks.
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.Rush2112 wrote:Mr. D is doing some freelance work.
Penis graffiti as protest: http://observers.france24.com/content/2 ... -art-voina
- 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?
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?
- 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.
- 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
Ab 9-2
Ryan 9-2
Giff 8-3
GPJ 7-4
Syb 7-4
Shirley 7-4
Chedda 6-5
Pruitt 6-5
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Mon Mar 16, 2015 5:00 pm
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
- Replies: 524
- Views: 22492
Re: Cultural Blind Spots
I'll add zombies to the list. Don't get it, don't like them, don't watch them.MaxWebster wrote:wow this could probably be a long list. quickly coming to mind:
5) vampires - seriously, wtf.
- 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.
Heard this Kentucky team is pretty good.
- 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.
- 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?
- Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:22 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
- Replies: 524
- Views: 22492
Re: Cultural Blind Spots
That was a different time, they were artists back then!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.
http://www.davesoldporn.com/home.php
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...
- 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
howard 8-2
Giff 7-3
Shirley 6-4
Chedda 6-4
Pruitt 5-5
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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.
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.
- Fri Mar 13, 2015 6:33 am
- Forum: The Swamp
- Topic: Random Videos
- Replies: 1990
- Views: 199085
Re: Random Videos
Problem solved!rass wrote:Watch or listen?