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Sounds like there were some bold choices made in the Dune production -- (link) - Beryllium Oct 21, 20:20
CLE did just enough for the W -- nm - budice Oct 21, 20:19
Dune: A. CJ who I thought would tap out halfway through watched it all and liked it -- nm - Remlik Oct 21, 20:12
The crowd at Crown Jewel is chanting "This is awesome" 20 seconds after the first bell rang. - Ender Oct 21, 19:51 3
- The air conditioning is greatly appreciated. -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 20:11
- yeah the crowd was overhyped. some good matches on the show though -- nm - Remlik Oct 21, 20:10 1
  - One of the better PPVs in the last few - eag Oct 21, 20:13
Woof. Nearly 8 PM. Glad I’m in bed. -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 19:46
CLE QB Baker Mayfield does have a fractured bone in his shoulder — in addition to a torn labrum. -- nm - budice Oct 21, 19:43 5
- The broken bone is on top of the tear. That sounds excruciating. -- nm - The Allfather Oct 21, 20:01 3
  - I read about Nick Boyle's injury earlier. I'm a bit surprised he's practicing again. - the wrong element Oct 21, 20:11 2
    - It was Fred Taylor's groin ripped off the bone. It was Josh McCown who had that happen to his hamstring. -- nm - The Allfather Oct 21, 20:17 1
      - Yeah, that Taylor injury might be the worst sounding injury ever. - the wrong element Oct 21, 20:26
- That’s too bad. Judging from his commercials alone, he seems like a really great guy. -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 19:45
Alec Baldwin Fired Prop Gun That Killed Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, Injured Director -- (link) - MDH Oct 21, 19:39 12
- Judas priest. -- nm - The Allfather Oct 21, 20:08
- Some prop guy is going to jail. -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 20:08 2
  - Prop guns are not safe. Jeez. How does a pro like AB discharges one? (NM) - Marlowe Oct 21, 20:27 1
    - lots of factors we don't know. if it was loaded wrong, a part went bad in it, etc. -- nm - Peglegpete Oct 21, 20:46
- What a horrible story.. (NM) - Marlowe Oct 21, 20:01
- Most things in cinematographers don't react well to bullets... -- nm - Ender Oct 21, 19:48 2
  - Would they even continue making the movie? They're probably only a week or so into principal photography, if that. -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 19:57 1
    - Cant imagine it would anytime soon if at all -- nm - budice Oct 21, 20:01
- :( Terribly Unfortunate -- nm - budice Oct 21, 19:45
- oh man -- nm - Remlik Oct 21, 19:43
- Holy shit. That sounds tragic for everyone involved :( -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 19:41
- Yikes. Director is still in critical condition -- nm - spamlet Oct 21, 19:41
This is a charming little house on 0.22 acres. How much do you think it should cost? -- (link) - Beryllium Oct 21, 19:35 [Image] 7
- One meeelion dollars -- nm - spamlet Oct 21, 19:42 1
  - You are correct. $1,099,000 -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 19:43
- It's 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and 2 of the 5 bedrooms are a separate suite -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 19:36
- (Not that it affects the price, but the roof is metal, hence the reflections) -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 19:35 3
  - Good thing it’s in a place that isn’t known for a lot of rain. -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 20:09 2
    - Actually we get less rain here than many nearby areas -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 20:16 1
      - "Did it rain *today*?" "Ummmmmmmm .... yes." -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 21:28
whoa: "Namibia completed their highest-successful chase in a T20I to keep their Super 12 hopes alive and put Netherlands on the brink of an early exit - prayformojo Oct 21, 19:03 3
- I'm still convinced cricket is an elaborate practical joke on Americans. -- nm - loosilu Oct 21, 19:08 2
  - "The Kumble snorter went straight to the slips and the snatch was obviously lower than it ordinarily is" -- nm - prayformojo Oct 21, 19:19 1
    - I know they drink tea. -- nm - The Allfather Oct 21, 20:09
There, done. I deleted this season of Survivor, unwatched. I don’t think I care to invest any more time in it. -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 18:49 11
- We have watched every season multiple times... and are very not happy with S41. -- nm - Strongbad Oct 22, 04:01
- Yeah, we haven't watched any Survivor this season either. -- nm - The Allfather Oct 21, 19:15 1
  - You're missing some of the dumbest players ever. Plus the person you want sitting across from you at the poker table. Spoiler - the wrong element Oct 21, 20:14
- Also deleted the last 3 episodes of Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist. Have no interest in it at all. Should I delete Resident Alien? - Mop Oct 21, 18:51 7
  - Watch resident alien right the fuck now. -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 18:51 6
    - word. -- nm - Beaker Oct 21, 18:52 5
      - I’ve watched 4 episodes. It’s stupid. - Mop Oct 21, 18:58 4
        
        You have to watch at least until the greek guy's cameo. - Beryllium Oct 21, 19:03 3
        
        Terry O'Quinn? Fiiiiine. -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 19:17 2
        
        Have you been watching Doom Patrol? 1917 Patrol is trying my patience, but I'm making it through a few minutes at a time. -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 19:25 1
        
        First two (or three?) episodes of season 1. It’s definitely on my Must Watch list. -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 19:47
Uwe Boll, former Gastown restaurant owner: 'I stepped over dead people to get to my car' -- (link) - cogito ergo sum Oct 21, 18:36 7
- Sounds like Portland. -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 18:48 2
  - Is that Vancouver WA or BC? say, he should have made a movie out of it.... -- nm - zeitgeist Oct 21, 19:14 1
    - Vancouver Bc is where Gastown is. Supposedly they are having major drug and crime issues. Lots of property damage for business to deal with. -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 19:24
- (yes, that Uwe Boll) -- nm - cogito ergo sum Oct 21, 18:39 3
  - Weird they don’t mention that at all. -- nm - spamlet Oct 21, 19:44
  - The former Gastown restaurant owner? -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 18:49 1
    - Yes, not to be confused with the same uwe boll. -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 18:50
I moved my bedside lamp to my desk, because this early sunset thing is some bullshit -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 18:24
Is it me? I got rear ended again, 4th time in 3 years, the previous whack hadn't been repaired yet, ins Co low balling, minor damage -- nm - zeitgeist Oct 21, 18:10 1
- Well then the insurance company is gonna love this claim. -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 18:43
"My life coach is a 13 year-old pug." -- nm - ReluctantCynic Oct 21, 18:06 1
- as qualified, if not more so, as any other life coach -- nm - prayformojo Oct 21, 19:27
So, apparently, my sister and sister-in-law have a big day in court tomorrow. Good thoughts appreciated. -- (link*) - znufrii Oct 21, 18:03 4
- ALL THE SUPPORT! Sounds like the state’s argument is falling apart so go for the kill! -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 18:24
- Good luck to them, I think she is a fufu fighter now -- nm - zeitgeist Oct 21, 18:07
- You got it. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Oct 21, 18:06
- 👍 -- nm - cogito ergo sum Oct 21, 18:05
A new episode of Foundation is now available on AppleTV+ -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 18:01 1
- nice episode -- nm - cogito ergo sum Oct 21, 19:16
"God as my witness,your butt will heal." -- nm - Max Oct 21, 17:58
"as smart as the devil," -- (link) - cogito ergo sum Oct 21, 17:31 1
- "yes and yes" -- (link) - cogito ergo sum Oct 21, 18:01
Huh, Manon Rheaume is now an analyst for the Wings. - spamlet Oct 21, 17:31
Important update: Ordered phone. -- nm - Pocket Jones Oct 21, 17:28 6
- Color? -- nm - spamlet Oct 21, 17:29 3
  - Green of course. Also got green pixel buds. #greenorgo -- nm - Pocket Jones Oct 21, 17:47 2
    - That was the right answer. -- nm - spamlet Oct 21, 18:13 1
      - That citrine (not yellow) stripe is irresistible. -- nm - Pocket Jones Oct 21, 18:28
- Which one? -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 17:29 1
  - Just a dumb pixel. I don't iphone (too costly for me). -- nm - Pocket Jones Oct 21, 17:48
thank you Denver -- nm - Peglegpete Oct 21, 17:27
Now playing: Dune. - The Allfather Oct 21, 17:21 9
- Kim made it an hour and 50 minutes. I was pretty impressed. -- nm - The Allfather Oct 21, 19:17 2
  - I had no idea spoils - budice Oct 21, 19:18 1
    - Where are the spoils? I still have 45 minutes left. -- nm - The Allfather Oct 21, 19:19
- If I haven’t watched the original, will I be confused? -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 18:58 4
  - yes, but oddly less confused than if you have watched it. -- nm - mafic Oct 21, 20:16
  - no. you've seen Star Wars. You'll get it. -- nm - Remlik Oct 21, 20:11
  - Having only seen clips of the original, I think one would be confused even after watching it. -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 19:31
  - Knowing all Dune lore, it's difficult for me to answer this. It seems as well explained as Dune can be. -- nm - The Allfather Oct 21, 19:30
- very jealous but I need the first view to be on the BIG screen so I'm going in the morning. -- nm - cogito ergo sum Oct 21, 17:22
pick 'em: 8 for Cle, 6 for Den, 2 forgot to pick. -- nm - cogito ergo sum Oct 21, 17:17
a 2000 year old seal of a persimmon plant & bird carved into an amethyst has been found in Jerusalem -- (link) - Peglegpete Oct 21, 17:09
Browns or Broncos WHO YOU GOT??!! -- nm - Beaker Oct 21, 16:42 13
- Browns -- nm - Krusty Oct 21, 17:55
- Kill the hostage? -- nm - . Oct 21, 17:17 1
  - That escalated quickly. -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 18:18
- Seinfeld reruns. - VMan Oct 21, 17:16
- I still wish Municipal Stadium was still there, and the game being held in it. -- nm - Peglegpete Oct 21, 16:58 1
  - 30 degree weather & snowing :) -- nm - Peglegpete Oct 21, 17:02
- I'm starting Bridgewater over Daniel Jones this week so DEN will get shutout. -- nm - Strongbad Oct 21, 16:56 3
  - But I am also starting Browns DEF in Astronauts so Denver will score 35+, all rushing TD's -- nm - Strongbad Oct 21, 16:57 2
    - In that case, I'll root for a 17-17 tie. How's that? -- nm - ReluctantCynic Oct 21, 17:02 1
      - Cool. -- nm - Strongbad Oct 21, 17:09
- 0-0 tie? -- (link) - znufrii Oct 21, 16:55
- DEN DEF is no slouch. -- nm - budice Oct 21, 16:54
- If there was a week to catch the Browns, this is it. -- nm - Volnelk Oct 21, 16:43
I want to get my sister for christmas membership at an independent movie theatre. do we know where I can find a list of them to choose from? -- nm - amanda jeans Oct 21, 16:35 2
- I'd go to Fandango and type in her zip code. it will give you all the local theatres, and you have a list to start with depending -- (edited) - Peglegpete Oct 21, 16:41 1
  - mmm maybe? I'll try. -- nm - amanda jeans Oct 21, 16:42
11 Questions with Bill Hader -- (link) - Beaker Oct 21, 16:31 1
- When did this happen? This is amazing. -- (link) - Beryllium Oct 21, 16:50 [youtube]
A SpaceX crewed launch scheduled for Halloween -- (link) - TWuG Oct 21, 16:25 3
- Those uniforms aren't bad, but they're starting to look like space doctors -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 16:30 2
  - Quick, whip up a pilot script -- nm - zeitgeist Oct 21, 18:13 1
    - "Dammit, Elon, I'm a space doctor, not a rocket surgeon!" -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 18:18
I think I'm going to go through the How to Train Your Dragon franchise. Starting tonight. - ReluctantCynic Oct 21, 16:17 9
- Just the movies, or the Netflix spinoff and specials too? -- nm - znufrii Oct 21, 16:34 2
  - Movies first, then the Netflix spinoff and specials. - ReluctantCynic Oct 21, 17:03 1
    - the Dragons series is OK, Rescue Riders is Paw Patrol. -- nm - Reagen Oct 21, 17:08
- #DragonWatch! -- nm - Mop Oct 21, 16:20
- best animated trilogy ever. -- nm - cogito ergo sum Oct 21, 16:18 4
  - Until Teen Titans GO! to another movie. -- nm - VMan Oct 21, 17:20
  - Toy Story? Agreed. -- nm - Spawn Oct 21, 16:29 1
    - if anyone here was a Japanese Anime expert, I'm sure we'd be hearing about other great trilogies. -- nm - Peglegpete Oct 21, 16:31
  - So I've heard. - ReluctantCynic Oct 21, 16:19
Dune is up on HBO Max -- nm - budice Oct 21, 16:12 1
- The ticket sales are much higher/better than I expected when I looked at my local theater. -- nm - MDH Oct 21, 16:28
AEW Dynamite/Rampage tickets in Atlanta: Acquired -- nm - Dark Callisto Oct 21, 16:11 13
- 👍👍👍 -- nm - prayformojo Oct 21, 16:29
- Make sure to throw something at Kenny Omega’s stupid face. -- nm - Qale Oct 21, 16:18 9
  - Mustard? -- nm - The Allfather Oct 21, 16:37
  - But I love Kenny Omega's stupid face! -- nm - Dark Callisto Oct 21, 16:20 7
    - Also, my sign for the evening will be: Animal Crossing > than all other games -- nm - Dark Callisto Oct 21, 16:21 6
      - That’s too long a sign. Maybe hone in on something topical like Omega Fears Brewster. -- nm - Qale Oct 21, 16:24 5
        
        Omega fears Snitker -- nm - Strongbad Oct 21, 16:54
        
        But I love Kenny's stupid face! -- nm - Dark Callisto Oct 21, 16:43 3
        
        Stiches hearts Omega -- nm - Remlik Oct 21, 16:52 2
        
        hey message me next time your on and get your gate open CJ wants to see your island -- nm - Remlik Oct 21, 16:54 1
        
        Okay! It's still a work in progress as I tore it down and am starting over. -- nm - Dark Callisto Oct 21, 17:07
- nice -- (pic) - Tim Oct 21, 16:13 [Attachment]
- nm -- nm* - Tim Oct 21, 16:13
Jeff Daniels breaks down his most iconic characters. He definitely put a lot more thought into Dumb and Dumber than necessary. -- (link) - Mop Oct 21, 16:08 [youtube] 2
- Then you need to rewatch Dumb and Dumber. -- nm - Spawn Oct 21, 19:52
- "Anna, look - geese!" -- nm - Beryllium Oct 21, 16:28
Anybody know what's involved in starting a statewide political party? -- nm - Ender Oct 21, 16:06 5
- An irrational affection for the tale of Sisyphus? -- nm - znufrii Oct 21, 16:35
- ego & money? -- nm - Peglegpete Oct 21, 16:20
- If only there was an experienced election lawyer on ST ... . - ReluctantCynic Oct 21, 16:18
- lack of scruples? -- nm - Reagen Oct 21, 16:15
- Balloons. More balloons. Balloons, balloons, balloons. Give me more balloons. Hold on the confetti. I need to see some more balloons. - Qale Oct 21, 16:14
hrrmmm ...salmon -- (link) - homer Oct 21, 16:04

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