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Sony has hired the director of Margin Call to helm Kraven the Hunter for its Spideyverse. -- nm - David Aug 20, 19:12 1
- I mean, the two concepts have a lot in common. -- nm - Reagen Aug 20, 19:15
Of all the DS9 episodes I remember, and all the ones I've recently re-watched, I think S3E22 "Explorers" might be my favourite. -- nm - Beryllium Aug 20, 19:12 1
- it's really good. -- nm - Remlik Aug 20, 19:16
Oh yeah, at work today I helped someone in a QAnon hat. - Tim Aug 20, 18:50 2
- Be nice. They're saving our children... - David Aug 20, 19:03
- Sigh -- nm - Epiphany- Letterkenny Groupie Aug 20, 18:52
Multiple All Rise writers quit over showrunner's treatment of race and gender -- (link) - Beaker Aug 20, 18:49
Tosh.0 canceled by Comedy Central, reversing 4-season renewal -- nm - Beaker Aug 20, 18:49 3
- To be fair, Tosh.0 lasted a million seasons longer than anyone thought it would. -- nm - Qale Aug 20, 18:49 2
  - Word -- nm - Epiphany- Letterkenny Groupie Aug 20, 18:52
  - And a million and one seasons more than it should have. -- nm - ♤Spawn♤ Aug 20, 18:51
Bear Grylls is an annoying reality show host. -- nm - Dano Aug 20, 18:45 2
- Easily the worst part of Eco-Challenge. I’m baffled by what he was doing there. - Mopsy Aug 20, 19:11
- And while we are at it, an annoying name. -- nm - ♤Spawn♤ Aug 20, 18:49
I hope sarah cooper keeps getting paid. -- nm - amanda Aug 20, 18:45
Trump claiming that democrats are requiring IDs to get into their convention. THE VIRTUAL ONE. -- (pic) - Volnelk Aug 20, 18:44 [Attachment] 2
- ohhh I left my wallet at the office. do I have to turn it off? -- nm - amanda Aug 20, 18:46 1
  - SECURITY!! -- nm - Volnelk Aug 20, 18:46
The Kansas City Chiefs announced that fans won't be allowed to wear ceremonial headdresses and Native American-style face paint in the team's stadium -- (link) - Remlik Aug 20, 18:38 2
- Just go ahead and become the Chefs. -- nm - Tim Aug 20, 18:39 1
  - Chef hats aren't controversial, are they? It's win-win. -- nm - Beryllium Aug 20, 18:41
Julia Louis Dreyfus is *very* good at this. -- nm - mud Aug 20, 18:35
I don't think you know how happy I am not to have to work tomorrow. I am so excited to have time to clean my bathroom, vacuum, do laundry, etc. - amanda Aug 20, 18:22
Why can't Catholics travel at the speed of light? - JD Aug 20, 18:22
Not all dance movies are created equal, but these 12 bad ones are still pretty great -- (link) - prayformojo Aug 20, 18:22
Yang! -- nm - con_carne Aug 20, 18:13
Washington HC Ron Rivera has lymph node cancer. Reportedly caught early and treatable. -- nm* - Strongbad Aug 20, 18:07
Minnesota wins the NBA Draft. - David Aug 20, 18:07 5
- I liked it better when they used ping pong balls. -- nm - Blue Punch Baron Aug 20, 18:14 4
  - Not the weird 4 number system they have now, the version where Orlando won with only one ball in the hopper. That was funny. -- nm - Blue Punch Baron Aug 20, 18:16 3
    - Id prefer Press Your Luck board -- nm* - the ice Aug 20, 18:17 2
      - $4,000 and another pick! -- nm - Blue Punch Baron Aug 20, 18:27
      - Thunderdome. 1 player each team. must be one of their 12 team roster -- nm - Beaker Aug 20, 18:18
The DNC just played a video about Joe's mission to cure cancer. How long before Donny tweets out FOR cancer? (nm) - howie Aug 20, 18:03 2
- My moon sign is in Cancer and I have Cancer rising. You leave me alone! -- nm - Blue Punch Baron Aug 20, 18:13
- Save Cancer! (NM) - Drumpf Aug 20, 18:07
Matt Niskanen gets one game for cross checking Brendan Gallagher in the face. - Beaker Aug 20, 18:01
Joey Bart, MLB debut for the Giants tonight. -- nm - Strongbad Aug 20, 18:01
The guy the donald doesn't know that well Steve Bannon is scheduled to speak at his RNC nomination convention -- nm - zeitgeist Aug 20, 17:58 1
- (There's been no list released - people are just making jokes about this) -- nm* - Reagen Aug 20, 18:27
WWE: Sonya Deville testify at pre-trial for the break in by a stalker... - Remlik Aug 20, 17:57 2
- I know this is a very serious subject but, I dunno if I believe this one part. “Mandy Rose was sleeping in the guest bedroom.” - Qale Aug 20, 18:44 1
  - yeah that has me wondering as well. -- nm - Remlik Aug 20, 18:52
Not as uncommon as I thought: Man killed by car after falling off motorcycle being towed -- (link) - GregW Aug 20, 17:48
I am *FUCKING TIRED* of the click-baity headlines Google presents to me as news in the comic book and comic book genre movie categories I enjoy. - Mopsy Aug 20, 17:41 14
- And don't get me started on fanart. -- nm - ♤Spawn♤ Aug 20, 18:31
- cosmicbooknews, bleedingfool, we got it covered. all garbage -- nm - Remlik Aug 20, 17:51 4
  - Yes, exactly those! -- nm - Mopsy Aug 20, 19:15
  - newsarama, comicbookresources, The Beat, Bleeding Cool are your go tos. -- nm - Remlik Aug 20, 17:53 2
    - newsarama is Gamesradar now based on getting redirected there -- (link*) - Beaker Aug 20, 17:59 1
      - yes! thank you. -- nm - Remlik Aug 20, 18:04
- great, now take that rage and put it in the podcast! -- nm - mafic Aug 20, 17:44 7
  - I blame david. You guys should argue on the podcast -- nm - Beaker Aug 20, 17:44 6
    - I mean really, how has he *not* said something patently insane yet? -- nm - mafic Aug 20, 17:48 5
      - I edit out all the good bits. -- nm - Mopsy Aug 20, 19:16
      - I'm too busy being brilliant and effortlessly charming. -- nm - David Aug 20, 19:13
      - Someone didn’t bring up Love, Victor as an original Hulu series that’s hit. -- nm - Qale Aug 20, 18:45 2
        
        We literally argued for 30 minutes last week about whether we should discuss Love, Victor on Hulu. -- nm - Mopsy Aug 20, 19:14 1
        
        (No, really.) -- nm - David Aug 20, 19:15
Blue Jays win 9-8 after being down 7-0...tell me again why tatis shouldn't be swining?? -- nm - Beaker Aug 20, 17:33 2
- that's precisely my issue. baseball has no time limit, and it's not exactly uncommon to score 7 runs in 2 innings. - mafic Aug 20, 17:42
- So disrespectful of the Blue Jays to win after being down that many runs. -- nm - Reagen Aug 20, 17:35
Catching up on the Netflix Lucifers ... Man, Chloe turned into a real shitty cop. -- nm - Reagen Aug 20, 17:24 6
- For sure -- nm - Epiphany-Puck Bunny Aug 20, 18:36
- I ended up enjoying Eve. - Will Hunting Aug 20, 17:34 2
  - Me too. Smoking hawt body -- nm - Epiphany-Puck Bunny Aug 20, 18:36
  - Oh! Oh! You should watch Imposters! -- nm - Dano Aug 20, 17:41
- And I love that they still can't hide Tom Ellis's total inability to play the piano. -- nm - Reagen Aug 20, 17:31 1
  - They should stop trying -- nm - Epiphany-Puck Bunny Aug 20, 18:37
Unfortunate. -- (link) - Beryllium Aug 20, 16:56 1
- I'm glad this is on the nightly news. This can't be swept under the rug. -- nm - Mopsy Aug 20, 16:59
That's one nice boat they arrested Bannon on. Bery what would one of those go for? -- nm - Under the Influence Aug 20, 16:55 1
- Ten dollars. But the febreeze would cost $30m. -- nm - Beryllium Aug 20, 16:56
Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Rep. Joe Kennedy in his primary challenge against Senator Ed Markey. Uh, yikes. -- (link) - Tim Aug 20, 16:52 14
- Even MORE reason to vote for MARKEY -- nm - ty97 Aug 20, 19:09
- *smgdh* -- nm - znufrii needs to update his handle Aug 20, 17:36
- I knew Markey was considered progressive, but after this ad I wanted to run through a brick wall for him. -- (link) - Tim Aug 20, 17:31 [youtube] 2
  - "argonize" -- nm - Reagen Aug 20, 18:51
  - At the end of this ad, Markey walked into a bar and started asking "ANYBODY SEEN RICHIE??" -- nm - Max Aug 20, 18:46
- I don't really get this. -- nm - Diva Aug 20, 17:18 1
  - Sanders declines -- (link) - mud Aug 20, 17:25
- Yeah, she fucked up. -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 20, 17:15 5
  - This just opens up the floodgates after AOC supposedly got a talking to about endorsing Jamaal Bowman in his primary against Engel. -- nm - Tim Aug 20, 17:26 4
    - Yep. They have ‘rules‘ except for a Kennedy. -- nm - Will Hunting Aug 20, 17:32 3
      - The only Kennedy the DNC won't leg hump is the former VJ. -- nm - Blue Punch Baron Aug 20, 17:58 2
        
        I'd do her -- nm - teddy Aug 20, 18:02
        
        *straightens tie* -- nm - Ahnuld Aug 20, 18:01
- 2030 ticket: Ocasio-Cortez/Kennedy - Beryllium Aug 20, 17:02
Brenny's jaw is broken. Out for the rest of the series. -- nm - Mopsy Aug 20, 16:46 1
- Tomorrow’s game is gonna be brutal. I expect a fight from the starting face-off. -- nm - Mopsy Aug 20, 17:25
Ladies and gentleman...I present to you, a 400-year-old shark 🦈 -- (link) - Flavorize—Mr Unliiiiiiiiimited Aug 20, 16:35 2
- dooot doo doo doot doo doo? -- nm - mafic Aug 20, 17:45
- KILL IT! -- nm - Mopsy Aug 20, 16:48
Kanye West will not be on the November ballot in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin election commission rules 5-1 his paperwork was filed late -- (link) - the ice Aug 20, 16:34 4
- Late Registration. -- nm - Reagen Aug 20, 17:14 2
  - LAT headline got you fam: Kanye West’s late registration knocks him off Wisconsin presidential ballots -- nm - con_carne Aug 20, 18:22
  - Electoral College Dropout -- nm - Tim Aug 20, 17:21
- WTF voted yes? -- nm - Mopsy Aug 20, 16:46
31 Days of Horror (in August) continues. Now playing: Elvira: Mistress of the Dark -- nm - prayformojo Aug 20, 16:31
Covid 19 jumps to minx. Utah Minx farmers, yeah they farm them now, are experiencing a lot of minx deaths -- (link*) - Peglegpete Aug 20, 16:26 1
- Not shagadelic. Not shagadelic at all. -- nm - Blue Punch Baron Aug 20, 16:33
Kyle Korver looks like he just went 12 rounds with Superman. -- nm - David Aug 20, 16:11
Hornets Venom win the series on a shot with .6 seconds left in the game. Now they have the pleasure of meeting the undefeated No.1 seed Toronto - pmb Aug 20, 16:09 5
- Oh, wow! That sounds incredible! Can you link me on YouTube? -- nm - David Aug 20, 16:11 4
  - Here's the link to the live feed of the remaining game. - pmb Aug 20, 16:17 [youtube] 3
    - If you scroll back you can find it. -- nm - pmb Aug 20, 16:27
    - dang, the comeback shot almost went. -- nm - Reagen Aug 20, 16:23 1
      - Yeah. Pretty wild ending. -- nm - pmb Aug 20, 16:24
Tomorrow’s Subway Series also delayed. Unknown if it’s Mets players or others in the organization. No protocols appear to have been violated. -- nm - Tim Aug 20, 16:09 2
- I saw it reported as 1 player, 1 coach, not sure if that is accurate? -- nm - ty97 Aug 20, 16:12 1
  - that is what espn had an hour ago or so -- nm - Beaker Aug 20, 16:16
LYC - Christmas trip still on but still only 3 people registered. Ain't gonna happen 😞😟 -- nm - Meg Aug 20, 16:03
There it is. Logan is elearning next week and then blended for 2 weeks after and they will decide. He is okay with it. The school was doing great, the - ♤Spawn♤ Aug 20, 16:00
As we wait for the night's proceedings, here's how I'm lookin' post-self-haircut and shave with my still-new clippers - con_carne Aug 20, 15:53 [Attachment] 11
- Whew! I’m still the hotter birthday-twin. -- nm - Qale Aug 20, 16:36 5
  - Yeah but I have the humidity -- nm - con_carne Aug 20, 16:41 4
    - I live in a swamp, how can you possibly have more humidity? -- nm - Qale Aug 20, 16:44 3
      - Current temp 91 - Real feel 98 - Meg Aug 20, 16:51 2
        
        Well, okay, yeah tonight it’s not insufferable here. 87 with a feels like 92. Oh wait, it’s almost 9pm, so it IS. -- nm - Qale Aug 20, 18:49
        
        I'm lucky, I live just inside the "beaches" region. Saturday is gonna be brutal, let's stay hydrated -- nm* - con_carne Aug 20, 16:53
- Hi! -- nm - Epiphany-Puck Bunny Aug 20, 16:09
- You got a Miami Device? -- nm - ♤Spawn♤ Aug 20, 16:05 3
  - Yup. It has worked out even better than I thought it would -- nm - con_carne Aug 20, 16:10 2
    - That is cool. You might be lite on the sides but I am jealous of your shadow. My native American side gave me a thin beard. -- nm - ♤Spawn♤ Aug 20, 16:16 1
      - That left ear clump is elusive for some reason. I don't have that issue on the right ear *shrug* In any case, I will be shortening the settings soon -- nm* - con_carne Aug 20, 16:24
woooo! look at me! I'm a goddamn rockstar! -- (link) - bannon Aug 20, 15:51 5
- What's that flag? -- nm - Mopsy Aug 20, 16:48
- When's the baby due? -- nm - David Aug 20, 16:21
- why does he have two button up shirts on? -- nm - colin Aug 20, 15:53 2
  - I used to do that back in 1983. -- nm - ♤Spawn♤ Aug 20, 16:03
  - stylin'! -- nm - bannon Aug 20, 16:02
Lincoln Project already has a Bannon ad. -- (link) - loosilu Aug 20, 15:48
"I had no idea where that word came from"? Really, that's what you're going with? -- (link) - Reagen Aug 20, 15:28 14
- The biggest mistake he’s making is still not telling me where I’m supposed to go! -- nm - Qale Aug 20, 16:38 1
  - Haha! -- nm - Judge Bane Aug 20, 16:50
- he was just talking old time English and discussing smokes -- nm - Beaker Aug 20, 16:04
- You can google whole news articles about this and have no idea what he actually said. -- nm - ty97 Aug 20, 16:01 1
  - You do kinda wanna know how casual it was. In any case, I appreciate this as an easy lesson to pass on to people - con_carne Aug 20, 16:51
- If he hadn't deserved to be fired before, he does after that lame attempt. -- nm - David Aug 20, 15:57
- Plausible he might never have been confronted before with a situation that forced to examine his learned language. - znufrii needs to update his handle Aug 20, 15:35 7
  - His contrition seems 100% PR and he certainly knows that word is offensive. He makes a living talking to people. He better have a good - Krusty Aug 20, 15:52 1
    - even the hard tone he put on it.. it was spoke with some venom. i don't believe his bullshit for a second. -- nm - colin Aug 20, 15:54
  - What type of capital did he think he was referring to? -- nm - JD Aug 20, 15:45 4
    - He likely didn’t think anything, which is my point. It’s not exactly a considered turn of phrase more than it is the simple parroting of prejudice. - znufrii needs to update his handle Aug 20, 15:52 2
      - That's actually worse for a person who makes their living talking. So his not thinking, lack of specific choice of words is just a generic put down - JD Aug 20, 15:58 1
        
        Eh, anyone who talks for a living makes the distinction between their public and private selves. -- (edited) - znufrii needs to update his handle Aug 20, 16:05
    - "big in cigarette manufacturing... i take pride in the tobacco industry. just a little british slang" -- nm - colin Aug 20, 15:50
Former member of USPS board of governors spills the dirt on DeJoy’s selection process -- (link) - znufrii needs to update his handle Aug 20, 15:27 1
- I say we just tell Trump voters to use the mail, and then we all show up for early voting. -- nm - David Aug 20, 15:58
Fun fact (for me anyhow) ... I was at that Pearl Jam show 4 years ago and remember the tribute to GD well! -- nm - rollo Aug 20, 15:26
suggestion. if you are recording the convention tonight. ad another 30 minutes. last night ran long and tonight may also. -- nm - Peglegpete Aug 20, 15:26 1
- And we all know how old Joe like to run his mouth. -- nm - ♤Spawn♤ Aug 20, 16:17
Comics Today: Avengers of the Wasteland #4, Maestro #1, Death Metal #3, DCeased: Dead Planet #2 -- nm - Beaker Aug 20, 15:20 2
- Which Maestro cover ? -- (edited) - eag Aug 20, 15:23 1
  - no idea -- nm - Beaker Aug 20, 16:08

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