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: 164

Wimbeldon spoilers (Isner vs Anderson) - Will Hunting, King of Blood Feud Jul 13, 08:22 2
- Isner is synonymous with marathons -- nm - Budice Jul 13, 08:23
- so then, spoiler - Diva Jul 13, 08:23
Music peeps who might care - I got Greta Van Fleet tickets. the service charges are 43.5 % of the ticket price. TM is the devil. -- nm - Epiphany Jul 13, 08:17 7
- 43.5% ?!??! er, though I think I've paid like $7 fees on a $12 face ticket but that's still, uh, roughly 37% or so -- nm - JD Jul 13, 08:22
- Semi-related: Daughter is "freaking out" about Twentyone Pilots touring. I have a mission next week to secure tickets :) -- nm - oblique Jul 13, 08:21
- Jeebus! There were some we were going to get but fees were ~33% of the ticket price. HATE it. - JaxSean Jul 13, 08:19
- until people stop going, it is not going to get any better. -- nm - groiny Jul 13, 08:18 3
  - judging from the concert I went to on Wed, not happening any time soon. -- nm - Epiphany Jul 13, 08:19 2
    - nope. I stopped going to what I consider to be "marginal" shows. -- nm - groiny Jul 13, 08:21 1
      - this one might be marginal at the end of the day but I feel compelled to go -- nm - Epiphany Jul 13, 08:29
[deleted]
This is the type of SC Justice they want? -- (link) - decline Jul 13, 08:13 6
- Did you see this one? -- (link) - Strongbad Jul 13, 08:19 3
  - [deleted] 2
    - But -- (edited) - Strongbad Jul 13, 08:24 1
      - [deleted]
- BURN HIM. -- nm - Diva Jul 13, 08:18
- He's a monster -- nm - Epiphany Jul 13, 08:15
Tfw the project you’ve been building from scratch over the past year might be rendered completely irrelevant a month before rollout -- (edited) - znufrii, not outraged Jul 13, 08:10
The end of the march is just leaving outside now. -- nm - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 08:09 4
- what does that really long green/orange banner say? It's upside down from this camera's angle. -- nm - mud Jul 13, 08:12
- Damn -- nm - Budice Jul 13, 08:10
- Did the balloon make it anywhere near you? -- nm - Spawn: Blood Feud God Jul 13, 08:10 1
  - No, it was about a mile away -- nm - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 08:22
So big LYC share: Doc visit last night for cholesteral meds. I'm officially down 12 pounds since February but really since last month since I wasn't - oblique Jul 13, 08:06 9
- Daaaang - Everything's coming up kilbo!! -- nm - Diva Jul 13, 08:19
- Noice! Cubs are in town tonight, headed to the game in San Diego. -- nm* - Budice Jul 13, 08:17
- Very well done 8-) -- nm - JD Jul 13, 08:14
- Awesome!! -- nm - Epiphany Jul 13, 08:11 1
  - I need to put out of my head that I'm pretty sure I could have asked for 17% and gotten it. I'm not good in those situations. - oblique Jul 13, 08:18
- nice -- nm - decline Jul 13, 08:09
- Nice. But you clearly need to lose about 50 more pounds so you will be *rich*. -- nm - Spawn: Blood Feud God Jul 13, 08:09 1
  - Logic checks out -- nm - oblique Jul 13, 08:09
- Very nice and congrats! -- nm - Krusty Jul 13, 08:07
Remember this post? "Djimon Hounsou to Play The Wizard in Shazam. And will be in Captain Marvel from Marvel Studios as well." - Spawn: Blood Feud God Jul 13, 08:06 5
- He's also Korath the Pursuer. -- nm - Babarón Jul 13, 08:11 3
  - that's who he is in Captain Marvel -- nm - Remlik Jul 13, 08:34
  - what does he pursue ? -- nm - decline Jul 13, 08:11 1
    - True love -- nm - Roger More Jul 13, 08:22
- Ok... but is there a Captain Marvel in Aquaman? Seems rather off-brand... -- nm - Ender Jul 13, 08:07
Following Andie Friday Poll: Can you name the Top 10 Burger Chains in the US based on systemwide sales? -- nm - MDH Jul 13, 08:01 15
- Dairy queen, A&W, Sonic ... -- nm - Beryllium Jul 13, 09:15
- Rally's, Smashburger, Carl's Jr. -- nm - groiny Jul 13, 08:25
- IHOB -- nm - decline Jul 13, 08:10 1
  - N/A :-) -- nm - MDH Jul 13, 08:23
- Burger King, Wendy's, Steak & Shake -- nm - Ender Jul 13, 08:07 1
  - #2 $9.6B, #3 $9.3B, N/A -- nm - MDH Jul 13, 08:22
- McDs. -- nm - Spawn: Blood Feud God Jul 13, 08:07 1
  - #1 $37.6B -- nm - MDH Jul 13, 08:22
- Fuddruckers, In n Out, Steak n Shake, Shake Shack? -- nm - Strongbad Jul 13, 08:06 1
  - N/A -- nm - MDH Jul 13, 08:23
- Nope. :-) -- nm - Krusty Jul 13, 08:04 1
  - You get the side eye for that -- nm - MDH Jul 13, 08:04
- National French Fry Day is today...deals here -- (link) - Budice Jul 13, 08:02
- 5 Guys -- nm - groiny Jul 13, 08:02 1
  - #10 $1.4B -- nm - MDH Jul 13, 08:03
Free-agent guard Isaiah Thomas has agreed to a one-year, $2 million deal with the Denver Nuggets. -- nm - Diva Jul 13, 08:01
Friday the 13th Poll: Weekend plans? -- nm - Andie Jul 13, 07:46 27
- Rehearsal/Church. Free mac and cheese at Noodles. Maybe a graduation party. Probably see a movie -- nm - oblique Jul 13, 08:20
- 8 hour deep sea fishing tomorrow. -- nm - JaxSean Jul 13, 08:17
- Octopath Traveler (sorry, Qale), WC games (I watch them when there's no risk a team I hate is winning), reading, maybe a few films, puppy-seating (NM) - Marlowe Jul 13, 08:09 1
  - *pictures Marlowe acting as an usher to a theater filling with puppies* - JD Jul 13, 08:17
- Seeing Jimmy Buffett at Wrigley Field tonight. BurgerFest (neighborhood festival) this weekend. -- nm - pmb Jul 13, 08:09
- Flying back from Cincy/packing for NYC work trip. Working, hopefully relaxing somewhere in there. -- nm - MDH Jul 13, 08:02
- unpacking stuff for my mom & getting her settled. May work on Sunday -- nm - decline Jul 13, 07:59
- World Cup Final, Winmbledon Finals, Dad flying into town. prolly dinner -- nm - Budice Jul 13, 07:58
- See First Reformed, catch up on TV. -- nm - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 07:58 1
  - I'm sorry. Did you lose a bet? -- nm - Ender Jul 13, 08:12
- pedicure followed by dinner, live music and cocktails tonight. Tomorrow - couples' massage. Gondola ride during WaterFire hopefully. -- nm* - Diva Jul 13, 07:58 2
  - we are Pedicure twins! I'm going with a metallic frosty blue from OPI called Teel the Cows Come Home -- nm - Epiphany Jul 13, 08:15 1
    - ooh - that sounds pretty! I went with a glitter blue last time. Will probably do something different today but it will still involve glitter. -- nm - Diva Jul 13, 08:21
- 1 year memorial service for my wife's cousin who killed himself. I do not know if I am going to go or not. -- nm - groiny Jul 13, 07:54
- 11km river tube ride on Sunday! - Andie Jul 13, 07:53
- pedicure, watch a movie at home, home building, brunch -- nm - Epiphany Jul 13, 07:52
- Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival with Black Star headlining! I can't wait! -- nm - Krusty Jul 13, 07:51 1
  - Awesome! -- nm - JD Jul 13, 08:18
- Whole Lotta Nothin' -- (link) - mud Jul 13, 07:51 [youtube]
- Back down to the shore. -- nm - znufrii, not outraged Jul 13, 07:48
- Date night tonight, Sunday is Book of Mormon. -- nm - Will Hunting, King of Blood Feud Jul 13, 07:48 3
  - I'm going to need a count of the number of walkouts during one specific song. -- nm - MDH Jul 13, 08:05
  - you have a birfday this weekend! - Diva Jul 13, 07:59 1
    - yep - sunday as well. But *cough* age isn't important. -- nm - Will Hunting, King of Blood Feud Jul 13, 08:19
- Preschool open house... -- nm - Beryllium Jul 13, 07:48
- [deleted]
- Picking out carpet. Packing. Buying house things. -- nm - Strongbad Jul 13, 07:47
This has been a weird week. I can't believe it's already Friday, but Monday seems like it was 3 weeks ago... -- nm - Ender Jul 13, 07:44
Teresa May should have pulled a Hugh Grant from Love Actually at the Press Conference -- nm - Amoxy Jul 13, 07:40 2
- I'm sure Hugh Grant is still available if required -- (link) - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 07:51
- "...David Beckham's well endowed right hand. David Beckham's well endowed left hand..." -- nm - Max Jul 13, 07:45
No idea what Skyscraper is currently priced at, but looks like it could be a short ($1.95M In Thursday Night Previews) -- (link) - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 07:40
I don’t think I want to spend $2200 on a water softening system, do I? -- nm - znufrii, not outraged Jul 13, 07:37 20
- the water in our area is fairly hard, I know a lot of people who have them. Not sure I could justify the expense though -- nm - decline Jul 13, 07:47
- Have you showered in softened water? Some people like it, I hate it. -- nm - mara Jul 13, 07:46 7
  - Might I ask why as I've only really known our soft water. What differences do you notice? - Krusty Jul 13, 08:05 3
    - It feels kind of slimy, and it's harder to rinse the soap/shampoo. -- nm - mara Jul 13, 08:10 2
      - Thanks. I don't remember what it was like showering in hard water when I was out west. - Krusty Jul 13, 08:18
      - Technically I think it FEELS like it's harder to rinse the soap off, but hard water actually leaves more soap on the skin. -- nm - Ender Jul 13, 08:15
  - in really hard water, you get maximum frizz. -- nm - Reagen Jul 13, 07:48
  - i hate it. -- nm - Andie Jul 13, 07:47 1
    - I hate it. -- nm - Spawn: Blood Feud God Jul 13, 07:48
- Depends on your water. At my house growing up we were on a well and it was 110% necessary. -- nm - Ender Jul 13, 07:41 4
  - It hasn’t really bothered me, other than leaving spots on dishes. But apparently it’s high (~16 grains per gallon) -- nm - znufrii, not outraged Jul 13, 07:46 2
    - good water for stouts! -- nm - Reagen Jul 13, 07:48 1
      - True -- nm - znufrii, not outraged Jul 13, 08:12
  - Yup. -- nm - Reagen Jul 13, 07:43
- [deleted] 5
  - Our water is amazing. We don't need those thankfully. - Krusty Jul 13, 08:02 2
    - Hard tap water is GROSS. East coast of FL has this. -- nm - Strongbad Jul 13, 08:08 1
      - I went to Vegas many years ago and I remember the water in the hotel water fountains was awful. - Krusty Jul 13, 08:15
  - Removes mineral salts (mainly carbonates) from the water system - Reagen Jul 13, 07:44 1
    - "You had one job, water!" -- nm - con_carne Jul 13, 07:47
I've spent 79% of my income so far this year on large home improvements. (that doesn't include yard stuff.) ay caramba. -- nm - amanda Jul 13, 07:32 2
- Our new fridge arrives today. I hope they don't scuff the new floor or trip over the back patio materials. -- nm - Spawn: Blood Feud God Jul 13, 08:08
- you need to go buy a bunch of flowers this weekend -- nm - decline Jul 13, 07:37
This is the crowd outside my office now -- (pic) - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 07:00 [Attachment] 24
- sweet. -- nm - Diva Jul 13, 08:05
- It is killing me that the UK has a better protest than America does of this idiot. -- nm - Epiphany Jul 13, 07:15 4
  - [deleted]
  - I think the US Womens' March was more impressive. We just have narrower streets so it looks more crammed. -- nm - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 07:17 2
    - it seems more significant cause you guys aren't ruled by him and yet - SO ANGRY about him. I love it, I just wish we'd see this passion over here. -- nm - Epiphany Jul 13, 07:21 1
      - Just wait until you see the Scotland protests! -- nm - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 07:26
- Liking the 'Spread Hummus not Hate' sign -- (link) - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 07:07 13
  - heh, is that top pic just out the window of the reporter? -- nm - Andie Jul 13, 07:12 12
    - That's the little balcony at the front of Old Broadcasting House that some reporters are on. U2 played on it once. -- nm - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 07:15 11
      - is it normal that only the queen would meet trump? like, would we expect charles too? -- nm - amanda Jul 13, 07:23 10
        
        It's not an official State visit so this is us not making a big showy effort apparently, and it means other royals don't have to meet him. -- nm - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 07:25 2
        
        Too bad, Markle's fake smile might have earned her a BAFTA. -- nm - Max Jul 13, 07:30
        
        oh so if it were official, trump would get to meet PHG? -- nm - amanda Jul 13, 07:27
        
        do you think Trump knows who Charles is? -- nm - Andie Jul 13, 07:25 6
        
        [deleted] 2
        
        I'm sort of cracking up at the idea of The Sun going "you know, that's a bit far, innit?" -- nm - Reagen Jul 13, 07:43 1
        
        I hope he makes permanent enemies of The Sun, things could get interesting. -- (link) - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 07:56
        
        Yes - he's *obsessed* with people who have higher status than him. -- nm - Reagen Jul 13, 07:32
        
        "The palace staff dress so well here." -- nm - Max Jul 13, 07:28 1
        
        Your ancestors *beheaded* their exes? Wow -- nm - zeitgeist Jul 13, 13:00
- "Did you see the size of my crowd in London!! Much bigger than Obama's!" -- nm - Trump Jul 13, 07:04 2
  - His crowd is actually marching tomorrow, so we'll see. -- nm - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 07:06 1
    - Both people? -- nm - Spawn: Blood Feud God Jul 13, 07:42
- sweet -- nm - mud Jul 13, 07:04
"The 45th US president is an appalling human being" -- (link) - mud Jul 13, 06:59 5
- Is there any plausible read of his comments that doesn't wind up with "he's a white supremicist"? -- nm - Reagen Jul 13, 07:20 1
  - [deleted]
- [deleted]
- pls let this be Elizabeth, pls let this be Elizabeth... -- nm - Max Jul 13, 07:01 1
  - and she's met Mugabe! -- nm - LMS v RUS Jul 13, 07:02
happy Friday the 13th -- nm - decline Jul 13, 06:56 2
- I'm going to go visit my favorite black cat at the Kitty Café today in celebration. -- nm - Epiphany Jul 13, 07:16
- *Wilhelm scream* -- nm - rollo Jul 13, 06:59
"Don't let Jack Dawson be president, he'd fill the Supreme Court with *boys*!" -- nm - Reagen Jul 13, 06:48 4
- ~Let's hear it for the boys~ -- nm - Strongbad Jul 13, 06:58
- There’s technically no minimum age requirement for the Supreme Court. -- nm - Qale Jul 13, 06:54 1
  - [deleted]
- [deleted]
Mexico will cover my buy in. All in. All in. All in. Fake cards. -- nm - Trump at the G7 poker tournament Jul 13, 06:43 3
- "But I have 3 pair, you have 2 pair. I win! This liberal dealer has no idea what he's talking about! #crookeddealer" -- nm - Strongbad Jul 13, 07:00
- "You must have something terrible like 2 7. Sad. I'm a much better player than you." *Flips over 2 7* -- nm - rollo Jul 13, 06:58 1
  - "Got me again, Donald! *mucks pocket aces*" -- nm - Mike Pence Jul 13, 07:18
I did not say what you think I said, obviously the tapes are fake but if I did say it, it would be true and great and the best advice ever -- nm - Beaker Jul 13, 06:43 1
- this is precisely right. -- nm - amanda Jul 13, 06:43
"Let's go to a real network." -- (link) - mud Jul 13, 06:41 1
- vid -- (link) - budice Jul 13, 06:49
‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Gets Go-Ahead, With Series Cast Returning -- (link) - budice Jul 13, 06:39 1
- Link to the Variety article -- (link) - con_carne Jul 13, 06:46

Post a message top

< Newer

Older >

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