ST Alpha - Backboarding

SlickerTalk
Search Archives
The Leaderboard
The FAQ

Search Dr. S. Talk
TT/ST Wiki
How Well Do You Know ...

RSS Feed

Hosting by DigitalOcean

Support ST on Ko-Fi

Welcome to SlickerTalk ▲

Kick your heels up, settle in, and get ready for a raucous discussion. The topic is anything and everything: movies, television, politics, music, breaking news, recycled news, orange-colored prediction markets, etc.

Join the Conversation

Suggestions and requests can be sent to team @ slackertalk.com. Or, please use this form to submit a bug report.

Recent News ▲

BlueSky Starter Pack for STers
This is a list of automatic follows when creating a BS account. Special thanks to Kim for setting it up! To bridge your account to the Fediverse, follow @ap.brid.gy (per the Bridgy docs)
the pack

[ SlackerTalk / Beta ] [ SlickerTalk ] [ Dr. S. Talk ]

Live

Down to Post

< Newer

Older >

Posts: 153

Down to five! -- nm - Krusty Apr 29, 18:09
I've been too soft on you guys for too long: WHAT ARE YOU READING?!?!? nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 18:04 14
- Two Graves by Preston and Child. I'm finding it heavy going. -- nm - Meg Apr 29, 18:11 2
  - I think I've given up on Preston & Child -- nm - decline Apr 29, 18:12 1
    - Much of their stuff I've really enjoyed but this one seems....disjointed? I prefer a straight on narrative. -- nm - Meg Apr 29, 18:14
- Quicksilver. I'm thinking I shoulda maybe read Cryptonomicon first. (?) -- nm - mud Apr 29, 18:10
- just finished Chased by Fire by Holmberg -- nm - decline Apr 29, 18:10
- Dead Wake by Erik Larson -- nm - Jovian Apr 29, 18:10
- About half way through Word Freak. (nmbthanksmaj) - iSpam Apr 29, 18:09
- Trigger Warnings from Gaiman. It's okay. I think you have read Red Rising, but for others I highly recommend it. -- nm - TWuG Apr 29, 18:08 2
  - Have you read Golden Son yet? It's grrrrreat. nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 18:09 1
    - Yep. Waiting not so patiently for the next book. -- nm - TWuG Apr 29, 18:18
- A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson (it's wonderful). - Kim Pine Apr 29, 18:07
- Not currently but Bleeding Edge was good - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 18:06
- i actually started reading the Anne of Green Gables series again. Perennial faves and picked up the first after Jonathan Crombie died last week... -- nm - Andie Apr 29, 18:05 1
  - Good, you keep re-reading those for a while -- nm - Daniel Radcliffe Apr 29, 18:07
why is Prometheus 2 up $5 today? was there news i missed? -- nm - Andie Apr 29, 17:53 4
- There have been a few stocks in Development stage the past week that have had significant movements which I find inexplicable. - Max Apr 29, 18:07 1
  - i thought that was the lice -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 18:08
- This is the only thing I could find, from yesterday. -- (link) - GregW Apr 29, 18:02
- oh god, prometheus 2? oh no. oh no...nm - x Apr 29, 18:00
Protest must be getting close, I can hear the helictoper -- nm - ty97 Apr 29, 17:52 2
- People paying tribute to the original's greatness. -- nm - David Apr 29, 17:54 1
  - Wrong thread. But I still got the reply I wanted from Hyde. -- nm - David Apr 29, 18:02
"What curious...hair." -- nm - David Apr 29, 17:50
I do not have blonde hair, but apparently "bon appetit" thinks I am. sign-up for free samples of l'oreal's blonde line here. bonus recipe.. nm but: -- (link) - b. Apr 29, 17:28 4
- "I am" = I do. -- nm - b. Apr 29, 17:28 3
  - Mensa, huh? -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 17:37 2
    - self-correction within a minute = will within gold star membership guidelines. -- nm - b. Apr 29, 17:40 1
      - holy heck. "well within" -- nm - b. Apr 29, 17:45
io9: If You Haven't Been Watching Agents Of SHIELD, You've Cheated Yourself. Major spoils for recent episodes -- (link) - TWuG Apr 29, 17:03 9
- I'm not gonna read that, but I'm doing the best I can! geez. ;) --- nm - b. Apr 29, 17:22 6
  - Yes you do - eag Apr 29, 17:50
  - You are in for a treat. The last two episodes have been phenomenal. -- nm - TWuG Apr 29, 17:23 4
    - I gotta admit something (spoils) - eag Apr 29, 17:38 1
      - Well...yeah. - tobor.2 Apr 29, 17:51
    - Indeed. They really have a skill at finishing seasons. -- nm - David Apr 29, 17:26
    - not being able to read all the posts has been hard. hard, I say! -- nm - b. Apr 29, 17:26
- Duh. -- nm - David Apr 29, 17:18
- Goodbye, cruel world - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 17:04
Since I got back into the NBA a few years ago, I've really started to dig the time in the sports calendar - prayformojo Apr 29, 16:46 2
- the nba rules changes were brilliant. the game is so much better these days... - x Apr 29, 16:49 1
  - Did they add the Rock N Jock 10 pt. ball? -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 16:57
97.3 deg at 4:30 pm. Only 12% humidity - seemed a lot steamier than that when I was out. -- nm - Meg Apr 29, 16:33
nmb ML (SCUFFL) - Strongbad Apr 29, 16:32 6
- [deleted] 5
  - He should have a few good seasons left in him - Strongbad Apr 29, 16:43 4
    - Oh, and you'd better trade for a 2nd round pick if you want him. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 29, 16:44 3
      - [deleted] 2
        
        I expect someone to throw some cashola at Antonio - Strongbad Apr 29, 17:12 1
        
        [deleted]
If they don't like dance movies I can always do the Wrong Turn series. -- nm - Dano Apr 29, 16:27 1
- the fast and the furious series is more au courant. - all the boys love OBBR Apr 29, 16:32
Doom? -- (link) - ReluctantCynic Apr 29, 16:25 2
- Hopefully it falls on Putin's head -- nm - eag Apr 29, 16:28
- Just like Richard Gere in Officer and a Gentleman -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 16:27
hello race fans.... - x Apr 29, 16:18 7
- woohoo! -- nm - prayformojo Apr 29, 16:36 1
  - heh, .you may be my only audience...nm - x Apr 29, 16:46
- Yeah, I'm looking forward to Talladega too - Strongbad Apr 29, 16:27
- Cut to the chase: are we gonna have a Triple Crown winner? -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 16:19 3
  - doubtful....nm - x Apr 29, 16:24 2
    - Damn Tim -- nm - Dano Apr 29, 16:50 1
      - He knows how close he came last year. i don't think we'll be hearing any big-shot talk for a while -- nm - prayformojo Apr 29, 17:18
David, my 1 recommendation for MK - Strongbad Apr 29, 16:07 11
- We ate there last year. Amusingly, it was one of our least favorite meals. - David Apr 29, 16:17 10
  - Liberty Tree Tavern in MK is the best eatery in that park. -- nm - Jovian Apr 29, 16:37 6
    - We also enjoy Pinocchio's in Fantasy Land, next to it's a small world. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 29, 16:40 5
      - We've had our reservations for 6 months now. It was strange knowing where we'd in May but not knowing what we'd have for dinner that night. -- nm - David Apr 29, 16:57
      - Thats new though right? - Jovian Apr 29, 16:43 3
        
        No, it's been there forever. There's a window overlooking Small World. - Strongbad Apr 29, 16:46 2
        
        wow - Jovian Apr 29, 17:15 1
        
        Dude. Country Bear Jamboree rules. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 29, 17:22
  - One more - Strongbad Apr 29, 16:26
  - well, that's what you get for going to a restaurant named after a soccer team...nm - x Apr 29, 16:26
  - The reason we liked it - Strongbad Apr 29, 16:20
I'm thinking I might sign up for a Twitter account. Somebody talk me down from the ledge. -- nm - Der Frühlingshafterbaron Apr 29, 16:07 1
- it's what you make of it. unless you think it will be a time-sink that you can't afford to have, on you go. - b. Apr 29, 17:20
[deleted] 4
- Ian Rapoport thinks the Falcons are trading down. - David Apr 29, 15:51 3
  - [deleted] 2
    - I would absolutely prefer him to Ray/Gregory. - David Apr 29, 16:03 1
      - [deleted]
FWIW, Schefter just said that Ray still goes in the first but Gregory doesn't. - David Apr 29, 15:46 5
- [deleted] 4
  - Is Gregory already in the drugl program for his failed test? -- nm - David Apr 29, 15:50 3
    - [deleted] 2
      - So, either one of them is out 8 games if it happens again. - David Apr 29, 15:53 1
        
        [deleted]
Rajon Rondo excluded as Mavs spread around playoff money -- (link) - Beaker Apr 29, 15:45 1
- Belichek smells a TE...Belichek smells aTE! -- nm - Diva Apr 29, 16:13
NFL.com: "Chicago Bears place Martellus Bennett on trade block" -- nm - Beaker Apr 29, 15:42 6
- Wow. I don't get that at all. -- nm - pmb Apr 29, 15:44 5
  - link to article -- (link) - Beaker Apr 29, 15:46
  - [deleted] 3
    - They're just taking away all of Cutler's weapons. I guess if you want him to fail and blow the thing up it's not the worst idea, but it won't be - pmb Apr 29, 15:48 2
      - [deleted] 1
        
        That does seem to be the consensus view here. Largely because I think the guys they like on the defensive side either will go before them or are not - pmb Apr 29, 15:59
Caleb Joseph signs autographs for imaginary fans -- (link) - Strongbad Apr 29, 15:42
NBC nightly news is on. The newsreader is standing up! It's dynamic. It feels like something could happen! -- nm - Loyola Apr 29, 15:34
FDA poll: would you get the double-chin melter injection? - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 15:32 1
- No. -- nm - TWuG Apr 29, 15:34
I went *outside on a workday* for a while, for the second day in a row. I know. woo. erranding, but I also picked-up a jersey mike's sandwich. - b. Apr 29, 15:31 2
- Mike's Way = Wrong Way (d'ja get a Tastykake?) -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 15:36 1
  - I was under pressure and didn't have time to properly study the choices. ;p (no.) -- nm - b. Apr 29, 15:39
This Is How Fast America Changes Its Mind -- (link) - Strongbad Apr 29, 15:31 1
- Probably would have changed faster if certain politicians weren't chickenshit cowards -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 15:34
the Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling is on HBO tonight at 8 & 9 and tomorrow at 8 pm e/w...it is 3 parts. -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 29, 15:26 1
- Thank you! I didn't know it was turned into a series. - Covington Apr 29, 15:42
my two suggestions for Plastic Reality would be a glossary of terms and a compilation of films the author cites throughout the writing - prayformojo Apr 29, 15:15 2
- :) :) :) :) nm - ralph wiggum Apr 29, 16:22 1
  - Having a lot of fun with this - I'm scribbling a lot of notes in the margins for stuff to go back and read/watch/look into later - prayformojo Apr 29, 16:39
so who wants to go to thier local comic shop and buy me all the Batman #40's they have in stock? -- nm - Remlik Apr 29, 15:04 34
- I don't know if you carry more obscure books; but, in my searching, I came across this place that has some on sale and will have everything 20% off, - b. Apr 29, 17:35
- If I'd seen this about 2 hours sooner I would have tried. They close at 6. -- nm - tobor.2 Apr 29, 17:07
- DON'T BUY THE GOLDEN AGE COMIC. you won't be reimbursed by Remlik :( -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 29, 16:02 1
  - well maybe. -- nm - Remlik Apr 29, 16:16
- Both of our comic stores in town are sold out. Sorry. -- nm - kelly Apr 29, 15:37
- Sure, just PayPal me the money -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 15:26 2
  - how many does Golden Apple have? -- nm - Remlik Apr 29, 15:36 1
    - Uh....lots! -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 15:37
- ok, the obvious question from someone who doesn't follow the Batman titles . . . what's so special about #40 ? -- nm - call me Ishmael Apr 29, 15:21 6
  - HUGE spoils - TWuG Apr 29, 15:23 5
    - slow clap good job DC -- nm - Beaker Apr 29, 15:38
    - well *that* just sounds dumb . . . but spoilerish sort of (not really, but) comment on something related to him IM . . . - call me Ishmael Apr 29, 15:38
    - Well that's just dumb. -- nm - Cuzzin Todd Apr 29, 15:26 2
      - it works very very well -- nm - Remlik Apr 29, 15:29
      - I haven't enjoyed the story arc, but Snyder has written it well. -- nm - TWuG Apr 29, 15:27
- Are you joking? And if I go, will they be sold out so I'll have wasted my time? -- nm - David Apr 29, 15:08 18
  - my response.... -- (link) - Remlik Apr 29, 15:11 [youtube] 17
    - I was asking seriously. -- nm - David Apr 29, 15:12 15
      - I want them all. legit. -- nm - Remlik Apr 29, 15:15 3
        
        No luck. -- nm - David Apr 29, 15:40 2
        
        thanks. Hey at least you got out of the apartment! -- nm - Remlik Apr 29, 15:43 1
        
        My all-time favorite Penny Arcade joke is, "Out....side?" - David Apr 29, 15:44
      - yah, do you want me to call the one nearest me, Rem.? -- nm - b. Apr 29, 15:14 7
        
        sure...but not if you can only get one. I want the entire pile that they have. -- nm - Remlik Apr 29, 15:15 6
        
        I'll see what I can do. the place I had in mind closes at 7 (which seems dumb for my area), but I'll check others. :) - -- nm - b. Apr 29, 15:27 1
        
        they will probably limit you to one copy. -- nm - Remlik Apr 29, 15:33
        
        and thank you in advance -- nm - Remlik Apr 29, 15:17 3
        
        I mean Midtown Comics in NYC is out of stock and they're my goto to restock out of print books -- nm - Remlik Apr 29, 15:17 2
        
        I was going to ask if you wanted me to stop in tomorrow. - Krusty Apr 29, 15:26 1
        
        I ordered 10 from them last week, and went to order another 50 on Monday and they were listed out of stock -- nm - Remlik Apr 29, 16:44
      - He's being serious. He'll need them to satisfy demand. The issue wraps up an arc and reveals some Joker backstory/origin stuff. - TWuG Apr 29, 15:14 2
        
        thee definitive Batman run of the last 40 years. You read Justice League #40? -- nm - Remlik Apr 29, 15:16 1
        
        I haven't read Justice League in maybe 10 years. - TWuG Apr 29, 15:21
    - One of my favorite Queen songs btw -- nm - eag Apr 29, 15:12
omg - i just witnessed a purse-snatching. it was awful. - Diva Apr 29, 15:04 5
- I did once but didn't react fast enough to throw my body in the dude's way. Chased him but alas -- nm - professor smartbrain Apr 29, 15:18 1
  - you gotta be careful. I tried to run a little but it was kind of pathetic. I'm glad yhere were folks around who were fast enough. -- nm - Diva Apr 29, 15:28
- :( - but yay! -- nm - b. Apr 29, 15:14
- i blame Chad - prayformojo Apr 29, 15:08 1
  - yeah, they got him. -- nm - Diva Apr 29, 15:15

Post a message top

< Newer

Older >

(Disclaimer: This website uses cookies to store identifying information. Please practice safe password usage.)