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Seriously, though... The production guys for Preacher must have gotten a deal on red food coloring and corn syrup. -- nm - Mop Jun 26, 07:50 2
- I love that the season opening fight scene was epic, again. -- nm - Spawn Jun 26, 07:54
- amatuers...unless AMC gets the discuount for everyone maybe -- nm - Into the Badlands Jun 26, 07:53
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Ha ha, The Killers, very funny. Now where's your real song? -- nm - Reagen Jun 26, 07:47 1
- 2004 yo. -- nm - Mr. Brightside Jun 26, 07:48
History in Pictures: Betty White resting against a Bengal Tiger -- (link) - Amoxy Jun 26, 07:44
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- I thought they only wanted it for 90 days anyway. It's been, what, 150? -- nm - Reagen Jun 26, 07:41 1
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- "I know a guy..." -- nm - Spawn Jun 26, 07:38 1
  - "My cell has been secretly operating in the country for years..." -- nm - Mop Jun 26, 07:48
Weekend: GLOW: A-/B+; Night Manager: A freaking plus; Back to the Future Part III: B; Kong Skull Island: B+; Life (2017): B; The Girl with All the - prayformojo Jun 26, 07:30 37
- I plowed through season 1 and 2 of AofS this weekend. Solid B -- nm - groiny Jun 26, 07:47 3
  - That is awesome as it keeps getting better and better and better... -- nm - Spawn Jun 26, 07:49 2
    - I keep hitting episodes that I must have tried to watch live at some point. - groiny Jun 26, 07:51 1
      - Because you resist me, dumb dumb! -- nm - Spawn Jun 26, 07:55
- First half of American Gods. So far, so good. -- nm - znufrii Jun 26, 07:47
- we've been watching House of Cards. Just into the beginning of S2. How did I not watch this show before? -- nm - oblique Jun 26, 07:44
- Van Morrison "It's Too Late To Stop Now" Vol. 1, A. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band Live 1975-85, A. Miles Davis "Porgy and Bess," A+ :) -- nm - con_carne Jun 26, 07:42
- GOT season 1, episodes 7-10: A to A+ -- nm - Beaker Jun 26, 07:42 3
  - You better get your binge game going. S07 is July 16th. -- nm - Shaun Jun 26, 07:43 2
    - we rewatched with the PIL (I've seen it like 4 or 5 times now :) ) - Beaker Jun 26, 07:44 1
      - Ahh cool. :) -- nm - Shaun Jun 26, 07:45
- My Neighbor Totoro: A+, Better Call Saul Season 3 episodes 1-8: A+, GlOW: A. -- (link) - David Jun 26, 07:41
- Wonder Woman - A. Lego Batman - C minus. Glow Ep 1-3 - C minus. -- nm - Will Hunting Jun 26, 07:35 18
  - Yeah, we watched Lego Batman last week and it was borderline horrible. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Jun 26, 07:35 17
    - I found it way too 'serious' and not funny enough. The first one is hysterical even without the creativeness needed. -- nm - Will Hunting Jun 26, 07:51 4
      - it was like watching Anchorman without Brick, Fantana and Tambland. - groiny Jun 26, 07:53 3
        
        Huh. Accurate. -- nm - con_carne Jun 26, 08:00
        
        I think the tone was just too serious --- we get it...loner...now, about the next hour plus? -- nm - Will Hunting Jun 26, 07:54 1
        
        maybe. -- nm - groiny Jun 26, 07:54
    - I remember it being waaay dialogue heavy and not being crazy about that. Other than that, yeah, delightful. -- nm - con_carne Jun 26, 07:45
    - This subthread is kind of shocking to me. We found it 100% delightful. -- nm - David Jun 26, 07:42
    - Hmm. In a theater with Logan and a crowd of kids, we loved it. -- nm - Spawn Jun 26, 07:39
    - i was amused, but it in no way matches the first. -- nm - Andie Jun 26, 07:38 3
      - way too much Batman in it. It would have been better in smaller doses -- nm - groiny Jun 26, 07:39 2
        
        Well, this one was "Lego Batman" and the first was not. -- nm - Spawn Jun 26, 07:40 1
        
        I get that, but the jokes got old quickly. Could have used more Harley and Joker - groiny Jun 26, 07:42
    - Relative to the first movie, it's a disappointment. -- nm - Max Jun 26, 07:37 3
      - Yup. -- nm - Krusty Jun 26, 07:37 2
        
        it was painful to watch. -- nm - groiny Jun 26, 07:38 1
        
        I was bored and annoyed that it wasn't better. It should have been a fun film and it wasn't. -- nm - Krusty Jun 26, 07:40
    - glad I was not the only one to think this -- nm - groiny Jun 26, 07:36
- that rating for Kong dumbfounds me. -- nm - groiny Jun 26, 07:34
- Life: B+ (dammit people, don't.poke.aliens), Donkey Kong Island: B-, Get Out: A- (but not memorable) -- nm - Max Jun 26, 07:34 1
  - did you people watch a different Kong movie than I did??? -- nm - groiny Jun 26, 07:35
- ... bery? -- nm - Spawn Jun 26, 07:34
- GLOW 2 episodes B, The Mist pilot C, Preacher Season 2 premiere A -- nm* - Epiphany Jun 26, 07:33
- (alternating GLOW episodes with Night Manager episodes was fun) - prayformojo Jun 26, 07:31
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- what is happening?! did they mainline their wheaties this am? -- nm - Epiphany Jun 26, 07:27 14
  - Last day of the court so we get a bunch of decisions and such. It's over. They just adjourned for the summer. -- nm - Krusty Jun 26, 07:28 10
    - And nothing from Kennedy. *whew* I know he has clerks for the next year and the year after but that doesn't mean much. -- (edited) - Krusty Jun 26, 07:31 6
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        I need him and The Notorious RBG to stay healthy for three more years. I'm willing to volunteer if they need to be carried up the stairs or to - Krusty Jun 26, 07:37 3
        
        My doctor just said I need a new kidney. Have a spare? -- nm - Justice Kennedy Jun 26, 07:38 2
        
        I got you, son! -- nm - Krusty Jun 26, 07:41 1
        
        this cracked me up big time -- nm - Epiphany Jun 26, 08:00
      - Only 3 more years to sweat -- nm - Bacon Jun 26, 07:34
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        We're getting some last minute things here and that's not a surprising decision based on that other case's decision. -- nm - Krusty Jun 26, 07:33
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    - thanks you guys. they just sit on this stuff? ugh. -- nm - Epiphany Jun 26, 07:29 1
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has anyone here seen the big sick yet? -- nm - amanda jones state university Jun 26, 07:23 7
- lam: my cousin attended the premiere and sees Kumail frequently because he's married to Kumail's wife's sister. - Max Jun 26, 07:28
- I want to see it but can we agree the title is not the best? -- nm - Epiphany Jun 26, 07:27 4
  - agreed 110% -- nm - Beaker Jun 26, 07:30 3
    - I'm going to see if this is on my unlocked firestick - cause their love story seems interesting. -- nm - Epiphany Jun 26, 07:34 2
      - Oooo, the sketchy firestick. - Shaun Jun 26, 07:38 1
        
        Its not 100% all the time - do I feel its worth $ 78? yes but I'm not seeing 1st run movies every Friday night either. -- nm - Epiphany Jun 26, 07:57
- not yet, but it looks good. -- nm - Diva Jun 26, 07:25
Just seen that Radio Times has given Baby Driver 2 stars, but can't find the review yet. - LMS Jun 26, 07:22 1
- still 100% at RT (42/0) -- nm - Beaker Jun 26, 07:32
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- I want to read Sotomayor's dissent because it sounds like she was not at all happy with this decision. -- nm - Krusty Jun 26, 07:22
I bought a really cool table for my attic this weekend. the top folds in half for use as a desk or opens up for use as a dining or game table. it was -- (link) - amanda jones state university Jun 26, 07:05 4
- I also bought two sets of these for $10. -- (link) - amanda jones state university Jun 26, 07:16
- I like the color a lot. that is a good deal -- nm - Epiphany Jun 26, 07:13
- *post-purchase approved* -- nm - Max Jun 26, 07:11 1
  - seconded -- nm - Beaker Jun 26, 07:11
Dawson: Can you give me a quick summary of Peruta and what it means that they're not reviewing the case? -- nm - Krusty Jun 26, 07:01 4
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  - Thanks! I'm concerned about a nation wide right to carry law that would let tourists bring their guns to places where they're currently banned. -- (edited) - Krusty Jun 26, 07:11 2
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      - I don't want the people of NYC carrying guns either. I get your point though that it wouldn't just allow those - Krusty Jun 26, 07:16
I'd rather have expensive booze and cheap healthcare, tbh -- nm - Reagen Jun 26, 06:51 7
- I haven't mentioned this before, but I've stopped drinking indefinitely (last sip was Valentine's Day weekend). So... yeah. I'm right there with you -- nm - con_carne Jun 26, 07:47
- We deserve both!!! -- nm - Shaun Jun 26, 07:13
- this is what I always say. Plus their property taxes are way higher as well if memory serves -- nm - Beaker Jun 26, 07:06 1
  - depends on the location but generally yes. -- nm - Reagen Jun 26, 07:08
- and our beer has alcohol in it -- nm - mud Jun 26, 06:52 2
  - eh, our lite beer is just as bad as theirs - Reagen Jun 26, 06:53 1
    - (we're pikers compared to Belgium) -- nm - Reagen Jun 26, 06:53
A lot of actors were at Glastonbury this year - LMS Jun 26, 06:50 1
- Margot Robbie and Johnny Depp... Awkward! -- nm - Mop Jun 26, 06:59
So...since you guys are the best and I don't really want to screw this up, I'm gonna drop this here and probably ask for your help for a long while -- (edited) - oblique Jun 26, 06:44 45
- Good news, you didn't cast her out of the house, which happens quite often. Sit down in a coffee joint have a talk -- nm - zeitgeist Jun 26, 13:06
- Accept her and support her. That's about it. -- nm - JaxSean Jun 26, 08:16
- There is a PFLAG group near you ... check it out -- nm - rollo Jun 26, 07:40
- People who ask about a pre-18-yr old's dating life can get stuffed if they're shocked to hear the answer. Don't pay them any mind. - Max Jun 26, 07:25 1
  - at that age, I doubt I would even feel the need to discuss it with anyone unless they were "serious" - groiny Jun 26, 07:28
- What kind of stigma is she dealing with really? The reason I ask is I work with a lot of young people and - con_carne Jun 26, 07:22 5
  - Honestly, there's a couple issues: - oblique Jun 26, 07:27 4
    - how is your wife with all this? -- nm - groiny Jun 26, 07:29 3
      - adjusting - oblique Jun 26, 07:37 2
        
        yeah, I figured -- nm - groiny Jun 26, 07:38 1
        
        I dare say we've been prepared for this event with our daughter based on what we've been doing with our son -- (edited) - oblique Jun 26, 07:41
- Mind if I weigh in? As ST knows, I went through a lot with my parents, especially over this topic. - MDH Jun 26, 07:12 2
  - no, please, it makes a lot of sense and really the perspective I'm trying to get a hold of - oblique Jun 26, 07:18 1
    - nmb oblique - MDH Jun 26, 07:22
- I think you have to follow her lead on this. - znufrii Jun 26, 07:10
- just based on our own 13 year old, it seems like more and more around that age are in the same boat as your daughter -- (edited) - Beaker Jun 26, 07:09 4
  - Man, no one's as sure of, or as wrong about how the world works as 13 year olds. -- nm* - Reagen Jun 26, 07:40
  - I can't help but feel like how I looked at my grandma who used to openly say the n-word when I was in high school - oblique Jun 26, 07:14 2
    - it is amazing how it is now compared to when you and I were in High School. -- nm - groiny Jun 26, 07:19
    - I know, just thanks to ST I can see how my own attitudes and actions have changed (for the better) since say high school and university - Beaker Jun 26, 07:19
- well, you are probably asking the right place for this. -- nm - groiny Jun 26, 07:03 2
  - it's like my own secret facebook group for the gay :) -- nm - oblique Jun 26, 07:09
  - well we're all queer here. -- nm - mud Jun 26, 07:04
- Keep it simple. - David Jun 26, 07:01 1
  - I understand relatives asking about " the kids" and how they are doing - "are they still seeing so/so?" its mostly conversational. - Epiphany Jun 26, 07:06
- Ok, first things first. Don't mutter "shit, I just inadvertently outed my daughter" every time you incidentally use the word "by". - Ender Jun 26, 07:00 3
  - I should just start using "at" gotcha :) -- nm - oblique Jun 26, 07:01 2
    - Yes. Or "near". -- nm - Ender Jun 26, 07:02 1
      - good advice to live by -d'oh! -- nm - mud Jun 26, 07:04
- just let her drive. there's kind of no reason for you to tell anyone that sort of thing. is there? - amanda jones state university Jun 26, 06:53 9
  - We talk pretty openly about my son and his girlfriend to friends, relatives, etc. -- nm - oblique Jun 26, 06:56 8
    - "Daaaaaad!" -- nm - Mop Jun 26, 07:05 3
      - I should probably return the rainbow jeans I bought yesterday then? :) -- nm - oblique Jun 26, 07:05 2
        
        It's gonna be fine. Don't worry about how other people react. If they have a problem, it's *their* problem. - Mop Jun 26, 07:20 1
        
        right "she's healthy and happy" is all anyone needs to hear -- nm - Beaker Jun 26, 07:23
    - but he has a specific, significant other that you are discussing. your daughter doesn't at this point. When that happens just state it factually. - Andie Jun 26, 06:58 3
      - well, much of the reason for the discussion was that she does want to ask out this particular girl -- nm - oblique Jun 26, 06:59 2
        
        You should probably make sure you have a gameplan for what you'll do if that goes badly. -- nm - Ender Jun 26, 07:41
        
        sure. but she's 14. That could be something or it could go nowhere. - Andie Jun 26, 07:01
- I'm not sure how much you would be talking about your 14 yo's dating life in any case? for now i think you can just say nothing to anyone outside - Andie Jun 26, 06:52 5
  - Yup. Don't do what my mom did growing up when talking about Germany_bro: eyeroll when referring to the "friend" :/ -- nm - con_carne Jun 26, 07:16
  - And if you get to the point where she has a long-term girlfriend you can always just ask her how she'd like you to handle it. -- nm - Ender Jun 26, 07:07 1
    - yes. -- nm - Andie Jun 26, 07:07
  - your last point is key, innit -- nm - mud Jun 26, 06:56
  - ha ha. -- nm - amanda jones state university Jun 26, 06:54
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- Seems so from what I've read. We're f*****! -- nm - Krusty Jun 26, 06:43 2
  - waaaait for it -- nm - kennedy Jun 26, 06:45 1
    - I know. If he goes we're screwed for a generation. -- nm - Krusty Jun 26, 06:45
Don't worry everybody. Pregnant women in New Hampshire can no longer legally murder anyone they want. -- (link) - Ender Jun 26, 06:40 2
- You know, this could have turned into quite a little industry. "Let's vacation in New Hampshire! Why New Hampshire..? Uh, no reason..." -- nm - Mop Jun 26, 07:27 1
  - *Crash cut to the positive pregnancy test in the trash* DUN DUN DUNNNNNN! -- nm - Ender Jun 26, 07:49
Beaker, Alpine is the clear winner for the new deal. -- nm - Shaun Jun 26, 06:39 2
- nobody wins with Alpine -- nm - Beaker Jun 26, 06:39 1
  - Wrong. -- nm - Shaun Jun 26, 06:41
A Master Ranking of a Master Work: How the 20 Primary ‘Harry Potter’ Books, Films, and Companion Tales Stack Up -- (link) - Beaker Jun 26, 06:37 3
- i don't know about #2 on that list. The movie was weak. -- nm - Mop Jun 26, 07:31 1
  - it is initially ranked on different things; the ultimate ranking at the end brings it all together -- nm - Beaker Jun 26, 07:47
- spoilers, books get 6 of the top 7 spots in the Ultimate Ranking -- nm - Beaker Jun 26, 06:39

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