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I haven’t seen it but there is apparently a gruesome injury during the UFC PPV. -- nm - David Apr 24, 20:21 5
- Ironic in that’s how Weidman beat Anderson Silva the second time. -- nm - Will Hunting Apr 24, 20:29 1
  - Just reading the description of that is cringe. (The first time sounds like a solid match, though) -- nm - Beryllium Apr 24, 20:57
- not good -- nm - budice Apr 24, 20:25
- Okay, that was disgusting. Nobody post that. -- nm - David Apr 24, 20:25 1
  - worse than Theisman and Sid Viscous. -- nm - Remlik Apr 24, 20:30
Don't take sneaker mod advice from Reddit. -- (link) - Beryllium Apr 24, 20:09 3
- It's like tearing holes in the knees of your jeans, right? Makes you cooler. -- nm - Max Apr 24, 21:07
- Schmuck. I'm surprised after 40 minutes in bleach the shoes didn't just disintegrate. -- nm - Krusty Apr 24, 20:57 1
  - 2 parts bleach to 1 part water. - Beryllium Apr 24, 20:58
Mortal Kombat/WWE: Mike the Miz pushing to be cast as Johnny Cage -- nm - Remlik Apr 24, 19:36
there must be some way out of here, cried the Joker to the Thief. -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 24, 19:05 1
- there's just too much confusion -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 24, 20:20
Whoever was the one that posted around the 24 hour mark from the time of the vaccine - Eag Apr 24, 18:50 11
- I felt it the first night with my first shot, then it was fine. Second shot didn't hit me for 3 days, but my arm swelled pretty big and I had a fever - jnine Apr 24, 20:42
- If anything, that only made me feel more confident it worked. If you can set your watch to it? Yeah. -- nm - IAmQale Apr 24, 19:12 6
  - I had basically no side effects and went down the rabbit hole of "what if my dose was defective!" -- nm - ty97 Apr 24, 19:26 5
    - To be fair though that sounds exactly like an episode of the Ty97 Show. -- nm - IAmQale Apr 24, 20:37
    - I was looking away and didn't feel my second injection at all. "Did she fake it? Do I have exceptionally tough shoulder skin?" -- nm - Max Apr 24, 19:27 3
      - that was my mom, didn't feel a thing, no reaction (though no reaction could also mean slagging immune system which is why she got shingles 3x ) -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 24, 20:29 1
        
        well...shit! -- nm - Max Apr 24, 21:09
      - I definitely had the sore arm afterwards (not terribly sore, but proof they stuck a needle in me) - ty97 Apr 24, 19:45
- By the 48 hour mark it was fine -- nm - Beryllium Apr 24, 18:59 2
  - This is why I did it on Friday 2 days for any effects to go through before I started work again -- nm - Eag Apr 24, 19:03 1
    - My work is pretty flexible about that sort of thing, but I tried working on friday anyway. - Beryllium Apr 24, 19:45
Person of Interest spoilers - Beaker Apr 24, 18:42
4/24: Tatis Jr. and Sr. both homer at Dodger Stadium -- (link*) - budice Apr 24, 18:39
Lebanon will make 10,000 electric cars next year, introducing the Qud -- (link) - zeitgeist Apr 24, 18:35 1
- That front end looks angry -- nm - Krusty Apr 24, 19:09
th GOP literally wants to pass a law allowing drivers to run over protestors 'if they feel threatened'...lets see what happens when - zeitgeist Apr 24, 18:31
The past few Blacklists have been great since there was no Elizabeth. started watching last night's....oh. - MDH Apr 24, 18:27
The McDonald's Ice Cream Machine Cold War -- (link) - David Apr 24, 18:11 3
- Taylor sounds evil, but at the same time, Kytch requiring contractual agreement not to share their devices is something. -- nm - Max Apr 24, 18:49
- Related? -- (link) - IAmQale Apr 24, 18:40 1
  - Video: Why is the McDonald’s Ice Cream Machine Always Broken? -- (link) - Mop Apr 24, 20:42 [youtube]
Dallas is outshooting Detroit 41-8. They are losing 1-0. -- nm - Reagen Apr 24, 18:02 3
- You tried and failed, Dallas. The lesson is never try. -- nm - Baron Nefcy Apr 24, 18:41
- Broadcasting: Fox the reported leader for the 2nd Half of NHL package. NBC likely out. -- (link*) - budice Apr 24, 18:10
- I feel like if you lose to the Wings at this point you should just end your season. -- nm - spamlet Apr 24, 18:03
Here's the spreadsheet I've been building with celeb birthdays, which also has every* Oscar nominee 1928-present - Max Apr 24, 17:52
(there are ALOT of people at this UFC event in Jacksonville...) -- nm - Beaker Apr 24, 17:39 4
- 15k. Sold out. No mask required. -- nm - JaxSean Apr 24, 19:00
- My friend is there celebrating his birthday. I'm not sure if he's vaccinated yet. My guess is he's not. -- nm - Krusty Apr 24, 17:52 1
  - Dammit Jax! -- nm - spamlet Apr 24, 18:03
- Duuuuvallllll -- nm - budice Apr 24, 17:48
Sportin News found a flaw in the AL West -- (link) - budice Apr 24, 17:08 2
- Feature, not a bug. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 24, 17:26
- ASSS -- (link) - Tim Apr 24, 17:12
Alright ... worst of the vaccine seems to be over, so that's good. Radio exam is over also. Hopefully I passed. -- nm - Beryllium Apr 24, 16:54 1
- (I did.) -- nm - Beryllium Apr 24, 19:45
The RAZZIES have been awarded -- (link) - Beaker Apr 24, 16:00 6
- we could join and vote. -- (link) - Peglegpete Apr 24, 16:19 3
  - I do. -- nm - Ender Apr 24, 17:27 2
    - do you know how many members there are -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 24, 17:45 1
      - No clue. -- nm - Ender Apr 24, 18:43
- I remember fondly the times when the Razzies were moderately funny. -- nm - Baron Nefcy Apr 24, 16:14 1
  - Yeah they take themselves way too seriously now. -- nm - spamlet Apr 24, 18:10
The MST3K Kickstarter crossed the $3.3 million stretch goal, so they'll make at least 6 new episodes. There will be multiple casts, which is neat. - Tim Apr 24, 15:59 3
- They'll likely get the full season backed. It's just frustrating during the middle weeks of a kickstarter. -- nm - IAmQale Apr 24, 16:05 2
  - Joel's got lots of stuff planned. -- nm - Tim Apr 24, 16:07 1
    - Yeah, I've been following even though I haven't backed this one. I backed the last and all of the annual RiffTrax ones. -- nm - IAmQale Apr 24, 16:09
‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ Renewed For Season 13 -- nm - Beaker Apr 24, 15:58 2
- NCIS: Hawaii going to series (female led) -- nm - Beaker Apr 24, 15:59 1
  - hmmm, seems being in the Navy is as dangerous as booking a hotel Angela Landsberry is staying at. -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 24, 18:51
Now playing Mortal Kombat -- nm - tRuMaN Apr 24, 15:51 1
- "Looks better after a couple drinks" -- nm - budice Apr 24, 15:55
Maryland's former chief medical examiner testified that Chauvin did not cause Floyd's death. MD is now reviewing all his in-custody death reports. -- (link) - mara Apr 24, 14:57 2
- good -- nm* - budice Apr 24, 15:24
- and I hope they bill him for every goddamn cent of this review -- nm - prayformojo Apr 24, 15:17
Hey, we’ve skipped Summer Stalker for at least 2 years, I think. I know we didn’t do it last year. Any interest in starting that up again? -- nm - kelly Apr 24, 14:29 10
- Yup. -- nm - Meg Apr 24, 18:46
- I'm in! -- nm - Krusty Apr 24, 15:54
- Is this the T-shirt one? -- nm - Volnelk Apr 24, 15:41 3
  - Maybe it should b t-shirts and face masks this year. :-) -- nm - mara Apr 24, 17:15 1
    - LOVE the idea of masks! -- nm - JenBro Apr 25, 08:53
  - yup -- nm - Beaker Apr 24, 15:45
- i wouldn't mind -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 24, 14:35
- i'll pass -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 24, 14:31
- I'd be in. I still have lots of SumStalk t-shirts that I wear regularly -- nm - prayformojo Apr 24, 14:31
- yes please -- nm - Beaker Apr 24, 14:30
Truth. -- (link) - Mop Apr 24, 13:52
Mick Fleetwood & Friends Peter Green tribute. go to 5 min. in. Green Manalishi. Kirk Hammett owns & plays Peter Greens guitar -- (link) - Peglegpete Apr 24, 13:51 [youtube] 1
- I've seen some of this. looks like a great show -- nm - Remlik Apr 24, 14:12
Djokovic continues to be an idiot -- (link) - Reagen Apr 24, 13:37 3
- I’ve always thought there was something off about him. -- nm - Dano Apr 24, 15:43 1
  - I used to be a fan. That's long dead and buried. (NM) - Marlowe Apr 24, 17:09
- The freedom of choice of whether you play or sit at home is all yours, buddy. -- nm - Max Apr 24, 13:43
Nomadland: A/A- -- nm - prayformojo Apr 24, 13:29
Just passed my permit test online but I have to wait until May 10th to go into the DMV to finish things up. -- (edited) - Krusty Apr 24, 13:22 14
- fun fact, I failed my first driver's license test because the instructor wouldnt let me turn around to look out windows. I could only use my - tRuMaN Apr 24, 15:31 4
  - That's a question on the test! You're supposed to turn your head at times. Idiot instructor. -- nm - Krusty Apr 24, 15:56
  - Now do it with your eyes closed! -- nm - Dano Apr 24, 15:42
  - its also helpful to go out to some rural county DMV as urban ones have a much higher failure rate due to much more hazards -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 24, 15:36
  - why, indeed, would you want to check your blind spot. -- nm - Reagen Apr 24, 15:32
- Parallel Parking 101 - Reagen Apr 24, 15:31
- Cars have backup camera now. Parallel parking is SO much easier now. -- nm - ty97 Apr 24, 15:22
- Good luck! -- nm - spamlet Apr 24, 15:20
- I somehow got out of paralleo parking in Driver's Ed. Spent most of one class trying to find a parking spot. Teacher thought that was good enough - . Apr 24, 13:35
- how to parallel park... - zeitgeist Apr 24, 13:32 4
  - 1. Get your phone. 2. Call your dad. -- nm - Mop Apr 24, 15:17 1
    - push the button...whoa, it parks itself -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 24, 18:29
  - I'll need to practice it so taking a lesson or two seems like a good idea. -- nm - Krusty Apr 24, 13:39 1
    - Look for the right front corner of the car behind in your driver side mirror -- nm - zork Apr 24, 14:18
Hunting, you probably shouldn't recruit COVID-deniers. -- nm - David Apr 24, 13:08 1
- They scored 20+ each. I can handle dummies but guys who also aren’t E shooters hurt. - Will Hunting Apr 24, 13:26
I am just a little scuffed up, but otherwise okay after I was mugged at Dow Park near my apartment a bit after noon. They took my iPhone. - IAmQale Apr 24, 13:06 39
- 😟❤ -- nm - Meg Apr 24, 18:44
- Fuck. That’s awful. I’m sorry. -- nm - Mop Apr 24, 15:44
- Jeebus. Glad you're ok -- nm - JaxSean Apr 24, 15:28
- Didn’t they know it was Friendship Day? - spamlet Apr 24, 15:13 1
  - I didn't get a chance to tell them I had Unowns to trade. -- nm - IAmQale Apr 24, 15:33
- ugh, sorry dude -- nm - Beaker Apr 24, 14:31
- Sorry you got mugged. Track them down and go all John Wick on their asses. -- nm - Edward Havens Apr 24, 14:28 2
  - I'd need a dog. -- nm - IAmQale Apr 24, 15:33
  - Nobody! -- nm - Beaker Apr 24, 14:31
- I am alright and don’t need anything but your usual love, which I am grateful for always. Note: Most tech advice is wrong about what to do. - IAmQale Apr 24, 14:26 4
  - do you have insurance on your account? (though my experience its cheaper to just buy a used one) -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 24, 14:37 1
    - I didn't buy that level of AppleCare+ my deductible for my renter's insurance is $500 and doesn't seem worth it. - IAmQale Apr 24, 15:32
  - Making the best of a bad situation. If you still have your wallet, maybe indulge in the most guilty pleasure meal you can find. -- nm - Max Apr 24, 14:29 1
    - I do have my wallet. It was not on me. This was a grabbing and punching kind of mugging. -- nm* - IAmQale Apr 24, 14:30
- Oh crap!!! I’m glad you’re ok! - kelly Apr 24, 14:24
- Sorry you've gone through that but glad to hear you're mostly ok. Hugs to you. -- nm - zork Apr 24, 14:16
- *sheesh* Glad you are OK.. (NM) - Marlowe Apr 24, 13:54
- WTF. Glad you are okay. - sycor Apr 24, 13:42
- crap dammit. Hope you feel better soon. -- nm - Max Apr 24, 13:37
- ugh. sorry sir. -- nm - Remlik Apr 24, 13:34
- jeez that sucks -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 24, 13:33
- *hugs* -- nm - mara Apr 24, 13:31
- Aww that sucks but glad you’re okay -- nm - Dano Apr 24, 13:29
- So sorry to hear this, glad you’re ok. - znufrii Apr 24, 13:27
- glad you are OK. -- nm - Peglegpete Apr 24, 13:24
- Glad you’re okay. Need anything? -- nm - Tim Apr 24, 13:23 2
  - Word. -- nm - James Bond (aka Igor) Apr 24, 14:12
  - this -- nm - tRuMaN Apr 24, 13:45
- Glad to hear you're ok but that sucks - JD Apr 24, 13:22
- oh wow. really sorry to hear this -- nm - prayformojo Apr 24, 13:22
- Damn! So sorry this happened. - Krusty Apr 24, 13:19
- :( Glad youre ok -- nm - budice Apr 24, 13:18
- geez you be safe -- nm - mud Apr 24, 13:17
- Terribly sorry to hear this, glad you are okay -- nm* - ty97 Apr 24, 13:10
- Oh, Qale. That's so terrible. Thank goodness you are okay. -- nm - Dark Callisto Apr 24, 13:10
- I'm so sorry. The idiot probably doesn't know the carrier can track the phone. -- nm - David Apr 24, 13:09 2
  - they don't care. a local gal tracked her phone to a house, police refused to respond. you would think they'd find a bunch of stuff and stop a whole.. - zeitgeist Apr 24, 13:35 1
    - I don’t have much faith that HPD will be interested in locating the phone. -- nm - IAmQale Apr 24, 14:18
- I am so sorry, but very glad you are okay. -- nm - Spawn Apr 24, 13:08
Y'all. -- (link) - David Apr 24, 13:00 1
- At least he paid for his DVC membership -- nm - budice Apr 24, 13:06
Elon Musk To Host ‘SNL’ With Musical Guest Miley Cyrus -- (link) - mud Apr 24, 12:43 11
- It'll be the worst SNL show since Steven Seagal hosted in 1991 -- nm - Edward Havens Apr 24, 14:29 5
  - Worse than Trump hosting? -- nm - Spawn Apr 24, 15:07
  - Elon Musk hosting SNL is huge for guys still making "that's what she said" jokes who think they'd be great at hosting SNL. -- nm - twitter comments Apr 24, 14:41 3
    - People who are mad about Elon Musk hosting SNL need to understand that hosting SNL is *not* an endorsement, for example Adolf Hitler hosted SNL in '38 -- nm - twitter Apr 24, 14:43 2
      - Lorne Michaels: "Look, had I known that Elon Musk was going to run for President and then kill half the life in the universe, we would have never aske - asked him to host." Apr 24, 14:45
      - That made me lol. -- nm - mara Apr 24, 14:44
- "puff puff pass" -- nm - budice Apr 24, 12:51
- what does SNL hate us. -- nm - tRuMaN Apr 24, 12:45 3
  - She misses many but every once in a while we get a Heart of Glass, so I am okay with the risk. -- nm - Spawn Apr 24, 13:06 1
    - last year during the WFH shows, she did a decent turn on Wish you were here. -- nm - zeitgeist Apr 24, 15:52
  - heh -- nm - mud Apr 24, 12:54

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