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Didn't go to the casino for well over a year (for obvious reasons). Went last week (lost $200). Get email today about free hotel stay. - Tim Jun 1, 20:12
Someone in the comments for the Army of the Dead honest trailer described zach snyder as "pretentious". -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 20:01 4
- certainly not a word I'd think of, with him. -- nm - mud Jun 1, 20:19
- yes? -- nm - Reagen Jun 1, 20:03 2
  - I think his fans fawn over him as if he's all that, but he's actually just basic. -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 20:05 1
    - (Although I will allow that the canon lens thing is a *bit* pretentious, but more in a copying-other-people-who-do-niche-film-stuff way) -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 20:06
This is practically book length, but fascinating - a look at what Spartan society actually was, read through the lens of 300 -- (link) - Reagen Jun 1, 19:57
In good news, Democrat Melanie Stanbury has been elected to replace Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland in New Mexico's 1st Congressional district - Tim Jun 1, 19:57 2
- ah well nevertheless -- nm - Reagen Jun 1, 19:58 1
  - It was a fairly safe D seat (D+9), but the margin is the important thing here. - Tim Jun 1, 20:02
Frazier!! -- nm - Krusty Jun 1, 19:54
You know, speaking of elk. I have to go back to Netflix for a bit since Sweet Tooth is coming out this Friday. -- nm - Qale Jun 1, 19:12
ST Poll: Does anyone know if there's an easy way to watch the movie "Nashville?" Netflix DVD seems not to have it available as of this weekend. -- nm - MDH Jun 1, 19:07 1
- 1975 movie? No streamers. Cheapest rental is VUDU. -- nm - Qale Jun 1, 19:10
Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, that they didn't stop to consider if they should. -- (link) - Beryllium Jun 1, 18:36
When you're applying for jobs, self-doubt really creeps in, right? I know 10 applications in 3 weeks is a healthy amount. - Qale Jun 1, 18:35
Streamers: Did Apple cut a deal with Epix? -- nm - Remlik Jun 1, 18:23 7
- It’s free this week if that’s what you mean. -- nm - David Jun 1, 18:42 6
  - I saw that on my Direct TV. But on Apple + the programming has opened up at least a couple of shows -- nm - Remlik Jun 1, 18:46 5
    - Yes because you have Epix for free this week. - David Jun 1, 18:47 4
      - ah. I see. thank you -- nm - Remlik Jun 1, 19:12 3
        
        Apple does it better than anyone else by just unlocking everything automatically. -- nm - David Jun 1, 19:38 2
        
        The Apple TV app on my phone annoys me because I can't filter out non-free content. -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 19:40 1
        
        Related: When my cable provider added a "Free to Me" option to the channel guide, it was the best day ever. Forget that clutter of useless channels. -- nm* - Beryllium Jun 1, 19:41
Note to the Trail Blazers: Put the big rubber pumpkin into the ring. -- nm - Reagen Jun 1, 18:22
That Brood X poster I posted is now a t-shirt. -- (link) - . Jun 1, 18:16 1
- It's so weird, 17 years ago I lived in a diff neighborhood, it was SOOO LOUD. This year I live 2 miles away, I hear nothing whatsoever. -- nm - loosilu Jun 1, 18:25
Have the ST wrestling fans seen all the talk about the MV Young/Harlow O'Hara powerbomb? - the wrong element Jun 1, 17:34 5
- Looks unsafe as hell. Damn sure ain’t worth it for the limited money a near-empty rec center show was paying. - Will Hunting Jun 1, 18:15 4
  - There must be something wrong with me as I don't see the safety issue other people see. - the wrong element Jun 1, 18:33 3
    - There is no way to fall onto concrete safely. From ten feet up, the head is going to hit by physics. - Will Hunting Jun 1, 19:03 2
      - It was wood, not concrete. - the wrong element Jun 1, 20:29
      - Gravity is a harsh mistress. -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 19:45
Related to below. We all know Betty White won't be around much longer, and I know I'll be very sad. Do you have any celebs whose deaths - loosilu Jun 1, 17:26 12
- Probably Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga was saying how they had to work around his fadingvin and out of cognitive awareness -- nm - zeitgeist Jun 1, 19:19
- WE KNOW NO SUCH THING! -- nm - ty97 Jun 1, 18:44
- why would I worry about something that's inevitable and that I have absolutely no control over? -- nm - Reagen Jun 1, 18:37 5
  - And yet you wear a seatbelt. Interesting. -- nm - dude climbing out of a well for some reason Jun 1, 18:43 4
    - that's control, ain't it? -- nm - Reagen Jun 1, 18:43 3
      - Dudes climbing out of wells aren't known for presenting cogent counterarguments. -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 18:45 2
        
        I liked it better when it was only Samara that was climbing out of wells. -- nm - Qale Jun 1, 18:46 1
        
        It would be better for everyone if we could even go back before that was a thing. -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 19:42
- That's anxiety and I try to just say no to it. -- nm - con_carne Jun 1, 17:48
- Why on earth would you bring this into the universe? -- nm - MDH Jun 1, 17:46 2
  - because The Secret doesn't work. -- nm - mafic Jun 1, 19:01
  - Because the topic is anything and everything, I suppose. -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 18:30
Texas gov threatens to defund the legislature after democrats delay voting restrictions. -- (link) - znufrii Jun 1, 17:19 2
- The bit about having to register if you're traveling with another person to vote is as fascist as anything they pretend is happening. -- nm - Reagen Jun 1, 17:30
- Which is technically unconstitutional since pay is coded to that and not necessarily the annual budget. Unless he only means the staff and employees.. - Qale Jun 1, 17:25
Lucifer episode 2 of new season spoilers - Beaker Jun 1, 17:19 1
- Yup. -- nm - David Jun 1, 18:43
These latest guests on BDSY are literally the worst ever. -- nm - amanda jeans Jun 1, 17:16 2
- Female empowerment! -- nm - Dano Jun 1, 17:17 1
  - I don't understand how female empowerment, cattiness, and vocal fry to the max can live on the same boat. See also: titties for tr*mp. -- nm - amanda jeans Jun 1, 17:20
Oh. Enemy of the State is on. Yet another movie I can’t nor watch if I notice it’s on. -- nm - Dano Jun 1, 17:16 1
- Fun fact: I was on the set of "Enemy of the State" 3 times. One was a total accident. --nm - howie Jun 1, 20:17
Random thought: who was/has been the 'Ms. Rogers' equivalent of Mr. Rogers over the past 30 years? - Max Jun 1, 16:44 23
- Tom Hanks. -- nm - mafic Jun 1, 17:13 5
  - Although he's a central villain in the Q mythos. -- nm - Reagen Jun 1, 17:28 3
    - don't they think he's dead? -- nm - mafic Jun 1, 18:20 2
      - possibly? -- nm* - Reagen Jun 1, 18:24 1
        
        the ones who believe in covid, at least. -- nm - mafic Jun 1, 18:33
  - This I can see. His niche is the guy who can take us through the nastiest of situations. -- nm - loosilu Jun 1, 17:21
- Dr Ruth. -- nm - LMS Jun 1, 16:52 2
  - I bumped into her once at Reagan National Airport. She must be 4'5" at most. -- nm - loosilu Jun 1, 17:19
  - That is a very serious sexual situation. -- nm - Qale Jun 1, 17:10
- Betty White? -- nm - Beaker Jun 1, 16:49 4
  - Good answer, good answer. -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 17:05 3
    - hmmm, but she tells dirty jokes. -- nm - loosilu Jun 1, 17:19 1
      - Yes, but with a wholesome image. -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 18:55
    - [nods] -- nm - mud Jun 1, 17:09
- Tom Brady -- nm - con_carne Jun 1, 16:47 1
  - that dirty cheater? -- nm - loosilu Jun 1, 17:20
- Dolly Parton. -- nm - kelly Jun 1, 16:46 1
  - This was my first thought, yes. -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 17:05
- Oprah. -- nm - Will Hunting Jun 1, 16:44 4
  - Lots of controversy there -- nm - TWuG Jun 1, 16:54 1
    - yeah, she endorsed a shit ton of bad medical advice. -- nm - loosilu Jun 1, 17:20
  - She was my first thought too. -- nm - Max Jun 1, 16:45 1
    - Kelly named my backup as her option. -- nm - Will Hunting Jun 1, 16:46
Mayim gets a thumbs up from me so far -- nm - prayformojo Jun 1, 16:37 1
- Same. I expected nothing less. -- nm - Barontronic Jun 1, 17:35
Thor 4 wrapped -- (link) - budice Jun 1, 16:18 9
- The wrap party is going to be epic and/or messy. -- nm - LMS Jun 1, 16:44
- Well, he’s got Hogan’s arms for the biopic. -- nm - Will Hunting Jun 1, 16:44 6
  - I could look like that but then I'd have trouble buying shirts. -- nm - Reagen Jun 1, 16:56 2
    - I assume if you look like that, women just make you shirts that fit. -- nm - Will Hunting Jun 1, 16:58 1
      - and if not, shirt companies would just give you the custom shirts. -- nm - loosilu Jun 1, 17:22
  - It looks like they detached a life-sized He-Man action figure arm and put it on his shoulder. -- nm - Max Jun 1, 16:45 2
    - So..... Hogan in the 80’s -- nm - Will Hunting Jun 1, 16:46 1
      - I dunno, all that oil made Hogan look like he had buttery smooth lines sometimes. -- nm - Max Jun 1, 16:47
- how long until we get a still .. of her -- nm - mud Jun 1, 16:44
DWTS premiered 16 years ago -- (link) - budice Jun 1, 16:14
happy birthday, kelly! :) - — nm - i.b.! Jun 1, 16:10 3
- indeed! -- nm - crash davis Jun 1, 17:38
- Don Homer! -- nm - loosilu Jun 1, 17:23
- Happy Birthday Kelly! -- nm - Max Jun 1, 16:17
Washington Post names new executive editor - prayformojo Jun 1, 16:02 1
- she was first announced a few weeks ago, right around when the AP was in some hot water. — nm - i.b.! Jun 1, 16:12
I'm really proud of this week's Streaming Void. It turned out extremely well. -- (link) - David Jun 1, 16:01
Now watching Lucifer. -- nm - Beaker Jun 1, 15:44
Reagen alert! -- (link) - spamlet Jun 1, 15:38 3
- C&P? I don't subscribe. -- nm - Reagen Jun 1, 15:43 2
  - I have a 30 day intro thing if you (or anyone) wants it. -- nm - spamlet Jun 1, 16:06
  - Took out the long intro and is still long. - spamlet Jun 1, 15:54
Turns out I'm not sure who would want to see a reboot of iCarly. Here's the trailer. -- (link) - Mop Jun 1, 15:34 [youtube] 3
- I mean, I'll watch it. The stakes aren't exactly all that high. -- nm - Qale Jun 1, 17:21
- It’s too soon for zoomer nostalgia. -- nm - mafic Jun 1, 17:13
- looks better than Punky Brewster at least -- nm - Beaker Jun 1, 15:35
DTL: I instructed my C to be more aggressive to shooting in a match-up where I had a size advantage. He got a double-double. - Barontronic Jun 1, 15:28 1
- This is a guy who, prior to that game, was averaging 2.5 per game. -- nm - Barontronic Jun 1, 16:24
Can VelociPastor team up with MechaJesus? -- (link) - TWuG Jun 1, 15:23
The metalheads have taken over turntable's I Heart The 80s room. - con_carne Jun 1, 15:21
Reminder: Lego Masters tonight! -- nm - Jovian Jun 1, 15:10 2
- Oh shit! Thank you! -- nm - Mop Jun 1, 15:20
- sweet! -- nm - prayformojo Jun 1, 15:14
Can anyone think of a reason why Shadow of the Vampire would be unavailable both streaming and on DVD? Seems weird. Had to buy a used copy off Amazon. -- nm - Ender Jun 1, 15:06 2
- HSX is blocking it, probably. Max is still pissed VP didn't take off the way he had hoped. - Edward Havens Jun 1, 16:00
- Traditional media owns a controlling stake. -- nm - con_carne Jun 1, 15:32
ST Poll: if you were offered $100, would you be willing to use this? -- (link) - Strongbad, Champ Champ Jun 1, 14:57 19
- Question, does London get earthquakes ? -- nm - zeitgeist Jun 1, 19:27
- Tom Cruise is probably already plotting his next set piece there. -- nm - LMS Jun 1, 16:46
- Jason Statham will send us all to our deaths! -- nm - Max Jun 1, 16:19
- probably not after that breakoff the other week. I prefer more structure. — nm - i.b.! Jun 1, 16:15
- Also, they should switch it to a nude pool. -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 15:59 1
  - Every pool is a nude pool, Bery, if you want it to be. -- nm - Nuditarian, probably Jun 1, 17:27
- If I happen to be in London when the weather is nice enough to go swimming? - Edward Havens Jun 1, 15:59
- No. Absolutely not. -- nm - Pippy Jun 1, 15:31
- Yes. Especially if I can bring waterproof cameras. -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 15:24
- Sure. Listen, I'm heavy, but there's no chance that pool is going to fall down because my fat ass jumped in. -- nm - Will Hunting Jun 1, 15:14 1
  - there is probably some weird water displacement physics where the bridge weighs slightly less when a human is crossing than unused -- nm* - crash davis Jun 1, 15:15
- CANNONBALLL! -- nm Posted by mud Jun 1 '21, 10:57 -- nm - mud Jun 1, 15:13
- If I were already poolside in trunks and a swim shirt, sure. -- nm - Ender Jun 1, 15:13
- Nope, $100 wouldn't get me to London. But airfare, room, board and $100? yasure, yabetcha -- nm - crash davis Jun 1, 15:12
- Sure. I think it would be cool. But I'd rather do it sooner rather than later. I'd be concerned about wear and tear on that bridge with buildings - pmb Jun 1, 15:09
- Id swim across it once with no one else in it for $100 - Jovian Jun 1, 15:08
- Of course. -- nm - Spawn Jun 1, 15:03
- Once? Okay. -- nm - IAmQale Jun 1, 15:02
- NOOOOOOOOOPE. -- nm - znufrii Jun 1, 14:58
*sigh* and another one :( -- (link) - Meg Jun 1, 14:56 1
- And it was another workplace shooting. Off-duty firefighter comes in and shoots fellow employees :( -- nm - Meg Jun 1, 16:16
V: “Mare of Easttown” Finale drew four million viewers -- (link) - budice Jun 1, 14:51 5
- would've been more had hbo max stayed operational. -- nm - amanda jeans Jun 1, 16:03
- Samba TV: The Mare of Easttown finale drew 1.7 million U.S. households on Sunday and Monday (that program aired on both HBO and HBO Max) - Mop Jun 1, 14:53
- "most-watched episode of any HBO Original Series" -- nm - budice Jun 1, 14:52 2
  - So, are GOT and Sopranos no longer HBO Originals? -- nm - Will Hunting Jun 1, 14:53 1
    - budice missed the qualifier... "...on HBO Max." -- nm - Mop Jun 1, 14:54
Ouch. -- (link) - Mop Jun 1, 14:49 3
- Now do the canucks -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 14:54 1
  - And the sabres, too -- nm - Beryllium Jun 1, 14:55
- OUCH -- nm - crash davis Jun 1, 14:53

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