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: 155

uhhhhh -- (link*) - Reagen Feb 26, 15:09 1
- Let me guess. Window? (NM) - Marlowe Feb 26, 15:10
Asha: -- (link) - mud Feb 26, 14:53
ah, so it was just that it took two days to work out the acronym -- (link) - Reagen Feb 26, 14:45 4
- competing bill: Stopping Horrific Invasion Practices & Shit -- nm - Max Feb 26, 15:05
- And the accompanying bill... -- (edited) - budice Feb 26, 14:52
- And about 1325 staff hours of review and "vetting." -- nm - ReluctantCynic Feb 26, 14:50
- [golf clap] -- nm - mud Feb 26, 14:46
"All that's left of you at the end of the day is a shadow, and the lingering scent of Shalimar" -- nm - Abbot Elementary is so, so funny Feb 26, 14:38
Well, that's quite a capper for what has been a terrible month. Just had to put our oldest kitty down :( -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 14:37 15
- I’m so sorry Bery. -- nm - spamlet Feb 26, 15:18
- That's so hard. I'm very sorry to hear. -- nm - Dark Callisto Feb 26, 15:16
- Sorry Bery and family—How old was she? Did she ever make any appearances in your photos? -- nm - Flavorize Feb 26, 15:09
- :( -- nm - kelly Feb 26, 15:00
- Awww :( my condolences -- nm - Dano Feb 26, 15:00
- So sorry, it's always difficult :( -- nm - Meg Feb 26, 14:49
- Oh, I’m so sorry. -- nm - The Allfather Feb 26, 14:48
- :-( -- nm - ReluctantCynic Feb 26, 14:48
- On Caturday as appropriate. 🐱💕 -- nm - Qale Feb 26, 14:47
- :( -- nm - Tim Feb 26, 14:44
- :( -- nm - budice Feb 26, 14:43
- :( -- nm - znufrii Feb 26, 14:42
- :-[ -- nm - mud Feb 26, 14:42
- :( -- nm - prayformojo Feb 26, 14:40
- oh no! :( - so very sorry. *hugs to you and family* -- nm - i.b.! Feb 26, 14:39
Khodorkovsky: 3093 people have been detained .. in various Russian cities. -- (link*) - mud Feb 26, 14:35
Hmm, Credit Karma thinks I need more credit cards. Most people with my credit have 5 and I only have 3 :) and Coast Hotels think - Meg Feb 26, 14:25
EU, U.S., U.K., Canada pledge to remove selected Russian banks from interbank messaging system SWIFT -- (link) - budice Feb 26, 14:24 2
- Useful summary of the different types of sanctions against Russia as of today -- (link) - budice Feb 26, 14:27 1
  - Meanwhile a drone @ 54,000ft watching Crimea & Putin's lair along the Russia's Black Sea coast -- (link) - budice Feb 26, 14:38
Liquor Control Board of Ontario (the largest alcohol buyer in the world) has pulled all Russian product from the shelves -- nm - zork Feb 26, 14:21 1
- Wow, Ontario. Slow your roll. -- nm - Mop Feb 26, 14:22
Won't happen but I would love to see Russia get kicked out of the eastern territories and Crimea -- nm - zork Feb 26, 14:19 1
- wait for it .. -- nm - mud Feb 26, 14:24
Update: Mom confirms everything below. She is contemplating selling. I don’t blame her. The land was already way more valuable. -- nm - Qale Feb 26, 14:15 3
- Also, had my first alcoholic drink in two years or so? Um… whoa? -- nm - Qale Feb 26, 14:18 2
  - Finally… I got my Heracross! -- nm - Qale Feb 26, 14:46 1
    - Don Homer! -- nm - ReluctantCynic Feb 26, 14:49
:( (cw: war crimes) -- (link*) - znufrii Feb 26, 14:12 3
- Deleted -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 26, 17:19
- goddammit -- nm - prayformojo Feb 26, 14:39
- I saw that earlier, sickening. there have been a number of attacks now that are extra inexplicable. straight-up terrorism instead of skilled, - i.b.! Feb 26, 14:32
Donation made to Can. Red Cross. Govt is matching. -- nm - zork Feb 26, 14:09
I wonder if anyone told Putin that "never invade Russia in the winter" also applies if you are Russia. -- nm - Reagen Feb 26, 14:05 4
- I had a similar thought earlier. Of course, the roads are better now but that hardly matters is you run out of petrol -- nm - zork Feb 26, 14:15 1
  - Social media out of Belarus before the invasion were saying troops were trading petrol for vodka -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 26, 14:18
- Germany has announced its allies have taken decision to cut Russia from SWIFT -- nm - budice Feb 26, 14:09 1
  - :::: -- (link) - mud Feb 26, 14:16
If Putin really uses those thermobaric bombs or as there referred to as "vacuum bombs" - eag Feb 26, 13:50 1
- that would be shocking. -- nm - mud Feb 26, 13:56
Chechnya's out. -- (link) - mud Feb 26, 13:39 4
- Just lip service, is my guess. Like when Putin said he was withdrawing troops. This guy? Whatever he says... believe the opposite. -- nm - Mop Feb 26, 14:32
- if that isn't a deepfake video that would be terrific if it's true -- nm - Remlik Feb 26, 13:52
- There is reportedly a deepfake of that video going around, so ... careful. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 13:43 1
  - ruh oh -- nm - mud Feb 26, 13:55
World Curling Federation remove European Curling Championships 2022 from Russia -- nm - Beaker Feb 26, 13:34 2
- ruh oh -- nm - mud Feb 26, 13:35
- straw. camel. -- nm - Reagen Feb 26, 13:35
Casualties inflicted upon Russian forces, per Ukraine defense ministry -- (link) - znufrii Feb 26, 13:21 12
- Just the thought of destroying that many tanks is exhausting. -- nm - Mop Feb 26, 14:31
- If this is propaganda, it's effective. It's a signal to other nations facing Russian aggression to go nuts. - Mop Feb 26, 14:30
- Wow. I mean, I hope that's real. -- nm - Mop Feb 26, 14:24
- The replies of “how do we know, this sounds like Ukraine proganda”—gross when Americans are not-so-subtly rooting for the Russians -- nm - Flavorize Feb 26, 13:43 1
  - I think it's worthwhile to be skeptical, but also hope it's correct. -- nm - Reagen Feb 26, 13:46
- Jeebus. Russian walked into a meat grinder. -- nm - TWuG Feb 26, 13:33 6
  - Msnbc interview with woman on the death list, says invasion stalled, but putin getting anxious, moving in more dangerous weapons, huge flamethrower -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 26, 13:42
  - It's a human tragedy, but I will take the benefit of any number of bullshit culture war talking points being bayonetted. -- (link) - Reagen Feb 26, 13:34 4
    - Putin spent too much time smoking his own product. Russia hasn't thrown the kitchen sink at Ukraine yet, but - TWuG Feb 26, 13:40 3
      - Some people early on said that he might want a "stronger NATO" as it would be more the better for sabre-rattling... - Beryllium Feb 26, 13:42 2
        
        Then why would he have the Donald spend 4 years dismantling NATO and other treaties, esp SALT which allows Russia to build new nukes -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 26, 13:53 1
        
        Well asked. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 13:58
"Canada keeps its airspace open to Russian airlines" is ... not a good look right now. - Beryllium Feb 26, 13:16 4
- I'm not sure we have any connections. -- nm - Reagen Feb 26, 13:34
- my guess is that they want to keep it open for Russian Nationals who want to go home. -- nm - Remlik Feb 26, 13:27
- Ohio's governor Mike DeWine pulled all Russian made vodka from state run liquor stores -- (link) - budice Feb 26, 13:20 1
  - BC did something similar ... although maybe it's ironic that Smirnoff isn't Russian -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 13:26
Heh. -- (link) - Beryllium Feb 26, 13:14
Question of the day -- (pic) - prayformojo Feb 26, 13:02 [Attachment] 5
- Answer -- (link*) - prayformojo Feb 26, 13:02 [Attachment] 4
  - Bonus question -- (pic) - prayformojo Feb 26, 13:03 [Attachment] 3
    - Answer (spoiler) -- (pic) - prayformojo Feb 26, 13:04 [Attachment] 2
      - 2/2 -- nm - ReluctantCynic Feb 26, 15:15
      - 1/2 -- nm - Peglegpete Feb 26, 13:12
another nice sign (this gi- woman is a bit older) -- (link) - mud Feb 26, 12:44
Developing: There was a fire at my folks house back in Georgia. Electrical where power enters the home. I imagine if anyone was hurt, Mom would lead… - Qale Feb 26, 12:37 [Attachment] 25
- Glad everyone is okay. -- nm - Dano Feb 26, 15:02
- I’m glad that everyone is okay. I’m sorry that you’re going through this. -- nm - The Allfather Feb 26, 14:24 3
  - I might have a bit of icy heart here. I’m glad they are okay and have some means to repair. - Qale Feb 26, 15:40
  - Good Lord ... exactly this. - ReluctantCynic Feb 26, 14:47
  - This -- nm - zork Feb 26, 14:26
- Update: Sister called (yay?) and says Red Cross is helping. The other side of the house is all that’s okay. So that’s my old room, mom’s room… - Qale Feb 26, 12:55 11
  - Insurance? Looks repairable. -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 26, 13:32 9
    - There is insurance. We built that house from a kit back in the 80s. -- nm - Qale Feb 26, 13:39 6
      - Really? Haven't heard about kit houses since Sears pre depression. -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 26, 13:48 5
        
        It very well may be a variation of that. The house is quite smol. -- nm - Qale Feb 26, 14:13
        
        It's still a cottage industry. -- nm - Beryllium Feb 26, 13:49 3
        
        How could you go so bungalow? -- nm - Qale Feb 26, 14:13
        
        oh no -- nm - mud Feb 26, 14:00
        
        Ha -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 26, 13:50
    - Local musician had his apartment burn, broke his butt bone jumping from 2nd floor window, red cross help was $500 -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 26, 13:37 1
      - Yes. That is what they just got. $515. -- nm - Qale Feb 26, 14:22
  - Glad that they’ve got help there. -- nm - spamlet Feb 26, 13:15
- !!!! -- nm - Peglegpete Feb 26, 12:52
- The meter caught fire? -- nm - zeitgeist Feb 26, 12:50
- oh wow -- nm - prayformojo Feb 26, 12:47
- yikes! :( - — nm - i.b.! Feb 26, 12:43
- Oh wow! -- nm - Mop Feb 26, 12:41
- Oh no! Do they have somewhere to go? -- nm - spamlet Feb 26, 12:40 1
  - She hasn’t responded since sending that picture. I imagine so. My uncle is in the area. And it’d be kind of ironic if they stayed with (former) Loli. -- nm - Qale Feb 26, 12:44
- ! ! -- nm - mud Feb 26, 12:39
YouTube suspends multiple Russian channels, including state-funded media outlet RT, from monetizing on the platform. -- (link) - budice Feb 26, 12:29 1
- France to send defensive weapons and fuel to Ukraine -- nm - budice Feb 26, 12:37
Salary cap isn’t real —Saints just trimmed down their cap hit, by converting $$$ into signing bonus. Just too easy -- (pic) - Flavorize Feb 26, 12:23 [Attachment] 2
- Oh, quit kicking me down the road -- nm - the can Feb 26, 12:28 1
  - They'll keep kicking you down the road until the next owners meeting where they give everyone amnesty for their past transgressions. - Mop Feb 26, 12:40
Hasek: Ovechkin is a chicken shit -- (link) - Reagen Feb 26, 12:22 3
- This is what I'm getting at with Ovechkin and the other Russian sports stars. Mild lip service to the anti-war cause. - Mop Feb 26, 12:38 2
  - Your family isn't at risk if you speak out either. -- nm - spamlet Feb 26, 12:47 1
    - Right. I get the hesitancy. -- nm - pmb Feb 26, 12:59
Heat Waves moved to #2 this week, meaning the #1 and #2 songs on the Hot 100 are each credited to a single writer. - Tim Feb 26, 12:20 8
- Heat Waves by Glass Animals? -- nm - Remlik Feb 26, 12:50 2
  - yep. one of the slowest building alternative to pop crossovers of all time, thanks TikTok! -- nm - Tim Feb 26, 12:51 1
    - you mean thanks WTTS! - Remlik Feb 26, 14:26
- I don’t remember Bent and that Vertical Horizon album is just 4 smash songs in a row to open. -- nm - Qale Feb 26, 12:39 2
  - They've had better (though I know David's always loved it) but it got the chart benefit of being the first post-"Smooth" single. -- nm - Tim Feb 26, 12:41 1
    - Yeah, it’s my favorite of their songs…and I have a lot of favorites of theirs. -- nm - The Allfather Feb 26, 14:20
- Ooh, those are two of my favorite songs ever! -- nm - David Feb 26, 12:21 1
  - I actually thought you'd enjoy that tidbit. -- nm - Tim Feb 26, 12:21
I love this protest sign by a little girl -- (pic) - zork Feb 26, 12:04 [Attachment] 3
- very clever. -- nm - mud Feb 26, 12:34
- Pootin -- nm - Tim Feb 26, 12:15
- well stated. -- nm - Reagen Feb 26, 12:15
Europe has cut Russia off from Swift... -- (link) - Remlik Feb 26, 11:52 11
- Whatever frozen assets are out there should be used for Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine -- nm - budice Feb 26, 12:14
- It won’t be easy for Russia to shake it off. -- nm - Dano Feb 26, 12:01 9
  - And they are never ever getting back together. -- nm - Reagen Feb 26, 12:14 3
    - I hope me making the same joke doesn't create any bad blood. -- nm* - Cuzzin Todd Feb 26, 12:39 2
      - I knew you were trouble when you walked in. -- nm - Reagen Feb 26, 12:42 1
        
        It’s alright. I’ll be right here where you left me. -- nm* - Qale Feb 26, 12:47
  - heh -- (link) - Tim Feb 26, 12:09
  - Haters gonna hate hate hate hate hate. -- nm - Cuzzin Todd Feb 26, 12:03 3
    - Russia's not out of the woods -- nm - prayformojo Feb 26, 12:14 2
      - Look what you made them do, Look what you made them do -- nm* - budice Feb 26, 12:15 1
        
        They are never never ever getting back together. -- nm - Cuzzin Todd Feb 26, 12:16
Former Pacers coach Dick Versace has passed -- (link) - Remlik Feb 26, 11:50 1
- I remember him well - coached at Bradley for many years. -- nm - Dark Callisto Feb 26, 14:20
Grain of salt: Russian TV hacked to play Ukraine anthem -- (link) - Remlik Feb 26, 11:44 3
- Yeah, seriously. We've just been rolling over and letting the Russian hackers run roughshod. But when we fight back, it's gonna hurt. -- nm - Mop Feb 26, 12:04
- Russian microwaves have been hacked to detonate. -- nm - Spawn Feb 26, 11:48 1
  - big, if true -- nm - mud Feb 26, 12:35
TV PSA: NHL, NBA, MLS, UFC, SNL (John Mulaney with LCD Soundsystem), Great Chocolate Showdown, World's Funniest Animals, The Weeknd (Amazon), - Beaker Feb 26, 11:42
23 movies from this century that received exactly one Oscar nomination, for screenplay. - Tim Feb 26, 11:39 3
- 6 of those movies are real faves of mine. -- nm - Dark Callisto Feb 26, 12:18 1
  - Dirty Pretty Things, Before Sunset, Happy-Go-Lucky, In the Loop, In Bruges, Nightcrawler -- nm - mud Feb 26, 12:33
- I swear My Big Fat Greek Wedding is one of my favorite movies. When I catch it on I always end up watching a bit. -- nm - MDH Feb 26, 12:07

Post a message top

< Newer

Older >

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