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I liked Fantastic Beasts a lot more than I was anticipating - in hindsight, its heart comes from an unexpected source - prayformojo Mar 13, 09:06 4
- Out of the five main cast members, he's the least interesting but still really fun. -- nm - David Mar 13, 09:35
- Aside: They're publishing a new expanded edition of the original "Fantastic Beasts" book (not the screenplay). -- (link) - Mop Mar 13, 09:21
- I too, like...Ohhhh *Beasts* -- nm - Reagen Mar 13, 09:19
- "We need someone who can pull off being mildly withdrawn, perhaps even autistic. Get me Eddie Redmayne!" -- nm* - Mop Mar 13, 09:09
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Posted my Logan thoughts over the weekend. Since then, I've come up with more questions and I like it less and less. -- (edited) - volnelk Mar 13, 09:02 10
- I posted my reply to your original post. -- (link) - Mop Mar 13, 09:08 [Backboard] 4
  - I assume from your IM... spoils... - groiny Mar 13, 09:14 3
    - It's a plot hole big enough to drive a truck through (spoils) - Mop Mar 13, 09:18 2
      - again, I assume.......spoils.... - groiny Mar 13, 09:20 1
        
        I'll buy that. -- nm - Mop Mar 13, 09:21
- oh good. -- nm - Diva Mar 13, 09:03 4
  - Reposting it with edits, mostly because Spawn didn't see it last time. -- nm - volnelk Mar 13, 09:05 3
    - heh... -- nm - Diva Mar 13, 09:14
    - Sometimes I wonder if volnelk is just another of my personalities. -- nm - Mop Mar 13, 09:10
    - ef' you! - Spawn Mar 13, 09:07
The Bree Larson "crime comedy" Free Fire trailers all seem to be one single scene from the movie. Is that the whole movie? -- nm - Mop Mar 13, 08:56 1
- I understand it's a 90 minute shoot out in pretty much one location. I hate Ben Wheatley films but the bribe of free popcorn might make me go to a - LMS Mar 13, 08:59
anyone have a youtube link for the dog translator SNL skit? - Beaker Mar 13, 08:51 7
- Global should have them up now. -- (link) - Andie Mar 13, 08:58
- the SNL channel always posts the stuff now -- (link) - Remlik Mar 13, 08:54 [youtube] 5
  - What do you know about black people, you never brought one into our own house once. -- nm - Max Mar 13, 09:05 1
    - AV Club's take was that the sketch made the audience a little uncomfortable. I can't say I did, but that line was great. -- nm - Name Withheld by Request Mar 13, 09:21
  - Not accessible in Canada. -- nm - Reagen Mar 13, 08:54 1
    - oh bummer. -- nm - Remlik Mar 13, 08:59
  - unavailable, cause canada :( -- nm - Beaker Mar 13, 08:54
ST Poll: Are you currently or have you ever at any time in the past been Inspector Gadget? -- nm - ty97 Mar 13, 08:48 9
- I was a shoe in for the role but I missed it by *that* much. -- nm - Max Mar 13, 09:18 2
  - And I happen to know that at this very minute, seven Coast Guard cutters are converging on this boat. Would you believe it, seven? -- nm - amoxy Mar 13, 09:22
  - +3 for the multi-layered joke. -- nm - Baron Go Bragh Mar 13, 09:22
- Ask again later -- nm - prayformojo Mar 13, 08:50
- I resent the implication, Penny. -- nm - Reagen Mar 13, 08:50
- I only have one appendage that elongates. -- nm - groiny Mar 13, 08:50 2
  - "Elongates" seems to be overly generous. -- nm - Cuzzin Todd Mar 13, 09:15 1
    - Supporates -- nm - con_carne Mar 13, 09:22
- not that I recall -- nm - Epiphany Mar 13, 08:50
Would it be possible for a snowblower to have a switch that would prevent the engine from starting if the oil was too low? - prayformojo Mar 13, 08:42 1
- Check the oil? -- nm - Spawn Mar 13, 08:43
Got a letter from OnStar saying that I qualified for their Basic Plan, free, for three years, no catch. What's the catch? -- nm - Mop Mar 13, 08:39 11
- Here's some info on the free basic plan. It's five years free for all 2015+ model years and three years free for all 2011+ model years. - Mop Mar 13, 09:06 2
  - Seriously, I'm not sure there's anything on that list that I can't do without OnStar. -- nm - Mop Mar 13, 09:09 1
    - When you are in a crash, your mobile can be lost/destroyed. - Spawn Mar 13, 09:13
- Three years seems like a lot but, like XM radio, they probably just want you to try it, speak well of it, etc. -- nm - volnelk Mar 13, 09:03
- WTF? Grab it. They make you buy chunks of minutes but for no base fee, that is sweet. -- nm - Spawn Mar 13, 08:42 3
  - I am pretty sure I am paying 15 bucks a month just in case it gets stolen, they can track it. -- nm - groiny Mar 13, 08:44 2
    - Yup. And the emergency button, as well. - Spawn Mar 13, 08:48 1
      - That's an important tip. Good one. -- nm - Mop Mar 13, 09:37
- they also use your microwave to spy on you. -- nm - tRuMaN Mar 13, 08:41
- they track your every movement and listen to your conversations while you are driving -- nm - decline Mar 13, 08:40 1
  - That explains why the return address is the NSA headquarters. -- nm - Mop Mar 13, 08:44
charlie and becky go house hunting, chapter next. -- (link) - amanda jones state university Mar 13, 08:35 6
- it feels choppy. -- nm - Andie Mar 13, 08:56 1
  - right, it has no flow. -- nm - groiny Mar 13, 08:59
- nah. the kitchen is icky and that stairway to hell is terrifying. They can do better -- nm - decline Mar 13, 08:39
- it may just be me, but there is very little that I like about that house. - groiny Mar 13, 08:39
- I'm not buying a house from Smash Mouth. -- nm - Mop Mar 13, 08:38 1
  - And all that glitters is gold. - Spawn Mar 13, 08:39
Mark Cuban's "Zoolander president" critique of Trump may be the most stinging, as it may be the only critique Trump understands. -- (link) - Mop Mar 13, 08:33 1
- "What is this, a presidency for ants?!?!" -- nm - Reagen Mar 13, 08:53
great news, Kell. It must be a relief to get some reassurance. -- nm - Mel Profit Mar 13, 08:31 1
- Oh, definitely. I'll probably still have him tested every year, since things can change and nothing's a sure thing. I was diagnosed at the age he is - kelly Mar 13, 08:37
"The Washington Region Has Metro. But It Could Have Had A Monorail. (Seriously.)" -- (link) - ty97 Mar 13, 08:22 6
- I've sold monorails to Brockway, Ogdenville, and North Haverbrook, and, by gum, it put them on the map! -- nm - Lyle Lanley si Mar 13, 09:07
- They've also proposed (for current build) a gondola (not joking) from Georgetown to Rosslyn. -- nm* - MDH Mar 13, 08:34 2
  - ~funiculi/funicula/funiculi/funiculahahahaha~ -- nm - Reagen Mar 13, 08:41
  - *shakes head* How about building a few more bridges from Montgomery County to Northern Virginia so you don't have to force everyone onto 695 or 15? - Will Hunting Mar 13, 08:37
- We're not going to have either in a couple years given the budget outlook. -- nm - Max Mar 13, 08:26 1
  - Bet we're lookin' good to everybody now, huh? HUH?!??! -- nm - Big Streetcar Mar 13, 08:28
between the BBC and the trim posts this place has gone pron crazy while I've been away -- nm - Beaker Mar 13, 08:20
Radio-Canada (French CBC) polled on the Kellie Leitch "Immigrants should be screened for Canadian values" position. Found 74% of Canadians agreed. -- (link) - Name Withheld by Request Mar 13, 08:20 22
- Dear Kellie: define those. Do they, perhaps, include support for SSM and tolerance of religion and ethnic differences? -- nm - Reagen Mar 13, 08:22 16
  - You're trying to make her head explode, aren't you? -- nm - Mop Mar 13, 08:45
  - Her campaign would strongly argue that yes, both are included and that many of the immigrants don't abide by that, hence problems. - Name Withheld by Request Mar 13, 08:27 14
    - I has a skeptical. -- nm - Reagen Mar 13, 08:29 13
      - Both examples and responses come straight from one of her senior folks' mouth over beers at Christmas. - Name Withheld by Request Mar 13, 08:32 12
        
        Sure, but look at how she defines the issue. - Roger More Mar 13, 09:03 11
        
        Well, it is a very real test of liberal Canadians values too. Where is their line? - Name Withheld by Request Mar 13, 09:19 10
        
        Not my country obviously, but it begs the question who writes the questions and determines the "correct" answers. The fact that you could ask 100 - pmb Mar 13, 09:32 1
        
        Right. (Though your IM is exactly why cultural conflicts are exceedingly more likely in the future, not less. -- nm - Name Withheld by Request Mar 13, 09:35
        
        It's asking the question in a way that brooks no discussion, and it assumes that the best way of handling it is a screening process before arrival. -- nm - Roger More Mar 13, 09:29 4
        
        To be fair, most of the criticism short-cuts to "How dare anyone talk about screening upon arrival?!" which is equally invalid a position in context. -- nm - Name Withheld by Request Mar 13, 09:35 3
        
        Well, personally I look at "how do we ensure that new migrants integrate smoothly into Canadian life, while ensuring that they can maintain their - Roger More Mar 13, 09:42 2
        
        Many do adapt, but it's also not that hard to fine many middle-aged and senior immigrants who have no softening of rougher cultural edges. - Name Withheld by Request Mar 13, 09:44 1
        
        Sure, but that too is not an argument in favour of screening. - Roger More Mar 13, 09:52
        
        the problem with using 'values' is, exactly as you say, twenty people, twenty answers. Now, if it was more 'you agree to abide by Canadian law in all - Andie Mar 13, 09:25 2
        
        Right. It's a flawed premise to begin with, isn't at all thought out well and is circumvented by a well-timed "Yes." -- nm - Name Withheld by Request Mar 13, 09:31 1
        
        I'm pretty sure the people that really supports Leitch's vision would be the first to accuse people of lying about their answers. -- nm - Reagen Mar 13, 09:36
- "Canadian values" is worded so vaguely as to be meaningless. - Beryllium Mar 13, 08:22 4
  - Also doesn't carry any weight. "Do you know what Canadian values are?" "No." "Welcome to Canada!" -- nm - Mop Mar 13, 08:33 1
    - The flaws in the policy itself are plentiful. But the baseline premise that immigrants should be expected to "fit in" is legit. - Name Withheld by Request Mar 13, 08:36
  - Yeah, that statement is so vague, it could be interpreted a million different ways. -- nm - ty97 Mar 13, 08:26 1
    - Sure it is. And that's by design. - Name Withheld by Request Mar 13, 08:29
So a couple of things from playing Overwatch this week - eag Mar 13, 08:20 7
- I got four environmental kills at Lucio on Ilios in one life but missed my Floor Is Lava achievement -- (edited) - Reagen Mar 13, 08:26
- Had a nice game where I got POTG with Reaper. I seldom play him, but it was a good game. -- nm - groiny Mar 13, 08:24 5
  - I hardly play him as well -- nm - eag Mar 13, 08:29 4
    - I decided to try him because in one game, I played against someone using him - groiny Mar 13, 08:30 3
      - Thats kind of why i started playing roadhog more - eag Mar 13, 08:34 2
        
        yeah, I like playing him, but I find his super kinda weak. -- nm - groiny Mar 13, 08:35 1
        
        His ult is more of a crowd clearing ult instead of a pure killing ult. -- nm - Shaun Mar 13, 09:13
The 6th level of Hell is reserved for people who text while at Disney - Beaker Mar 13, 08:19
"no one cared who I was until I put on this mask" -- (link) - Reagen Mar 13, 08:17 3
- Reminder: no one cares now, they just think you are a douche -- nm - Beaker Mar 13, 08:18
- that just looks stupid. -- nm - tRuMaN Mar 13, 08:18
- lol -- nm - Spawn Mar 13, 08:17
this area is insane. my propane company was closed last week for spring break. that seems appropriate. -- nm - amanda jones state university Mar 13, 08:14 5
- They're gonna need that propane down in Ybor City! bikinis and grills and natty light! woohoo -- nm - CQ Mar 13, 08:17
- who the flip is staffing that company?!?? -- nm - prayformojo Mar 13, 08:17 3
  - it's a family-owned business. k-12 schools are closed during spring break as well. maybe they think everyone leaves town? -- nm - amanda jones state university Mar 13, 08:22
  - college students? -- nm - decline Mar 13, 08:18 1
    - "Bro, it's cool, I put everything on a timer." -- nm - Max Mar 13, 08:19
Larry Sanders agrees to Cavs deal, returns to NBA after 2-year absence -- (link) - Beaker Mar 13, 08:11 1
- after a night of pot smoking, you can find him at the Col. Sanders. -- nm - groiny Mar 13, 08:14
Huh, maybe we're reading Rep. Steve King all wrong and he actually wants Chocolate City. -- (link) - Reagen Mar 13, 08:10 15
- sounds a little like 'Bulworth'. -- nm - Diva Mar 13, 08:39 1
  - Tell us more about how you want to sleep with Halle Berry, Warren. -- nm - Reagen Mar 13, 08:56
- Someone needs to take his shovel away. -- nm - Mop Mar 13, 08:35
- I've seen Chocolate City ( Male Stripper movie) I know I'd like a Chocolate City! - Epiphany Mar 13, 08:28 10
  - that kinda sounds gross. -- nm - groiny Mar 13, 08:30 8
    - Hershey syrup washes out! -- nm - Epiphany Mar 13, 08:32 7
      - see, I hear it is "I ate too much white castle, and then BAM Chocolate City all over the bedroom" -- nm - groiny Mar 13, 08:40 6
        
        well Groiny, stop eating white castle! - Epiphany Mar 13, 08:47 5
        
        well, now I can't!!!! - groiny Mar 13, 08:49 4
        
        even with your home made gir..gira....that relish thing you made in jars? -- nm - Epiphany Mar 13, 08:55 3
        
        well yeah, that helped. - groiny Mar 13, 08:58 2
        
        try it again or with another meat - you are crock pot savvy -- nm - Epiphany Mar 13, 09:12 1
        
        for sure, it is challenging when you can't add salt to anything. -- nm - groiny Mar 13, 09:16
  - ~Chocolate City can't you see, thoughts of pretty you and me~ -- nm - Spawn Mar 13, 08:30
- Sure, sure ... - Beryllium Mar 13, 08:17
If I told you, "We replaced the quarter round." would you know what I was talking about? - Spawn Mar 13, 08:10 25
- Yes! - Cuzzin Todd Mar 13, 09:16
- Nope. -- nm - Lyle Lanley si Mar 13, 09:10
- no clue -- nm - Beaker Mar 13, 08:57
- No. -- nm - Mop Mar 13, 08:57
- not particularly -- nm - Epiphany Mar 13, 08:47
- Yes -- nm - Meg Mar 13, 08:42
- Yes. -- nm - Beryllium Mar 13, 08:19
- yonh. -- nm - Diva Mar 13, 08:19
- yes -- nm - tRuMaN Mar 13, 08:17
- Oh, it's real and it's amazing -- nm - CQ Mar 13, 08:15
- yes. -- nm - Andie Mar 13, 08:15
- Feels antiquated, but yes. -- nm - Name Withheld by Request Mar 13, 08:12 7
  - But is there a better term? -- (link) - Spawn Mar 13, 08:16 6
    - you could just generalize and say "trim" -- nm - tRuMaN Mar 13, 08:18 2
      - but then that's not a distinct difference between the quarter-round and the baseboard. -- nm - Andie Mar 13, 08:19 1
        
        Right. One part of my living room has both baseboard trim & quarter round. -- nm - Beryllium Mar 13, 08:26
    - base molding? -- nm - Max Mar 13, 08:18 2
      - Base boards would be the standard common usage here. -- nm - Name Withheld by Request Mar 13, 08:21 1
        
        These are in addition to the baseboards, though. -- nm - Spawn Mar 13, 08:22
- of course. -- nm - amanda jones state university Mar 13, 08:12
- Oh Spawn, you say the craziest things. -- nm - Max Mar 13, 08:11
- Yep. -- nm - volnelk Mar 13, 08:11
- Vaguely. -- nm - Reagen Mar 13, 08:11
- is that like the trim around the floor? -- nm - groiny Mar 13, 08:11 1
  - quarter around, yeah. Useful for fixing gaps between baseboard trim & flooring. -- nm - Beryllium Mar 13, 08:20

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