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Jalen Carter -- (link) - Strongbad Apr 28, 05:55
so I'm seeing articles that by not having an agent Lamar saved somewhere from $5.5 to $8M. But don't agents also get sponsorships and stuff? - Beaker 🍺 Apr 28, 05:25 3
- IIRC, his mother is his manager or acts as one so maybe she handles any sponsorship deals. I can't see him doing all that work on his own, he has to - Krusty Apr 28, 05:29 2
  - And if you can get an agent who'll also make you pizza rolls, you have to take that deal -- nm - Pachypodium baronii Apr 28, 05:48
  - Yeah he’d still have to hire a lawyer to review the contract and all that but they’d be at an hourly rate rather than percentage -- nm - spamlet 🤦🏻‍♂️ Apr 28, 05:36
‘Bob ❤️ Abishola’ Reduces Most Of Series Regular Cast To Recurring In Possible Glimpse Of Future (11 of the 13 main cast members) -- (link) - Beaker 🍺 Apr 28, 05:08 3
- I’ve never watched it but it’s literally all but the two title characters -- nm - Tim Apr 28, 05:58 1
  - Same but 13 regulars seems like a lot for a sitcom. -- nm - spamlet 🤦🏻‍♂️ Apr 28, 06:07
- They need an 18 episode pickup to hit 100 episodes. I'm sure they are pushing hard for this. -- nm - MDH Apr 28, 05:47
I hate being angry first thing in the morning. Woke up to the news that NYS passed a budget last night. Of course, it's terrible and put -- (edited) - Krusty Apr 28, 05:01
TV PSA: NHL, NBA, MLB, Peter Pan & Wendy, Citadel, Frog & Toad, Grand Crew, Marvelous Mrs Maisel, The Power, Blindspotting, Dear Mama, -- (edited) - Beaker 🍺 Apr 28, 04:36
NHL Hard Mode Day 12 - Reagen Apr 28, 03:15 2
- forgot your ongoing record tally! -- nm - Beaker 🍺 Apr 28, 04:31 1
  - 2-1, 23-17 -- nm - Reagen Apr 28, 06:14
The Leafs have lost 12 straight games where they could clinch a series. The last time they won a series 4-1, Kennedy was president. -- nm - Reagen Apr 28, 03:04
media round the world falls victim to an AI generated story about a guy who died following surgery to look like a BTS pop star. -- (link) - zeitgeist Apr 28, 00:58
I want this expensive bird feeder that identifies birds and sends me picture of them. SHIP TO AUSTRALIA, BIRD BUDDY! -- (link) - mafic Apr 27, 23:05 19
- I get ads for these on Facebook all the time :) -- nm - oblique Apr 28, 05:51
- That's great but how do you get the birds to smile? -- nm - Pachypodium baronii Apr 28, 05:49
- obviously if you need a drop ship, let me know! -- nm - judge indianapolis jones Apr 28, 05:39 1
  - Hmmmm. Maybe I’ll look into how much that might actually cost. I suspect lots. -- nm - mafic Apr 28, 08:29
- Ohhhhh I should get a hummingbird feeder. No idea if we have hummingbirds in the area though. Can I buy dragonflies? - sycor Apr 28, 04:31 7
  - Put out a hummingbird feeder, make sure it gets some shade. I was told by a hummingbird that I had to put up a feeder. - . Apr 28, 04:37 6
    - Dang I want one in the back yard. And it gets all the afternoon sun, no shade. -- nm - sycor Apr 28, 05:07
    - Use regular refined white sugar, not honey, artificial sweeteners, brown sugar, or other sugar products. ratio of 1:4 (1/4 cup sugar to 1 cup hotwater -- (edited) - Beaker 🍺 Apr 28, 04:49 4
      - Most hummingbird feeders are red so that takes care of that. And they will use perches if the feeder has them. -- nm - . Apr 28, 04:51 3
        
        we have them at The Lake and they are fun to watch. they can be very fighty with each other -- nm - Beaker 🍺 Apr 28, 04:52 2
        
        They'll go after bigger birds even. And get a feeder with an ant moat on top, or get an ant moat to attach at the top to hang the feeder off of. - . Apr 28, 04:55 1
        
        I didn't know that was a thing. Thanks for the info. -- nm - sycor Apr 28, 05:06
- that is very cool. If it would also murder squirrels I would grab one for sure. we started putting small seed out with sunflower seeds and the - Beaker 🍺 Apr 28, 04:26 6
  - I'm surprised you let ground hogs stay around. They will wreck a yard quick. -- nm - sycor Apr 28, 05:30 2
    - We had a burrow chamber collapse in one of our flower beds. That was fun. -- (edited) - znufrii 🦄 Apr 28, 06:00
    - we have no idea what is under out lower deck as it is tight to the ground. But they haven't done anything to our backyard other than eat weeds - Beaker 🍺 Apr 28, 05:43
  - oh! and I forgot our chipmunk buddies. -- nm - Beaker 🍺 Apr 28, 04:54
  - No squirrels here, only quendas who are bad at climbing. I bet the cockatoos would wreck it though. Those mfers are big. -- nm - mafic Apr 28, 04:41 1
    - the FIL "takes care" of the red ones at the Lake but for every 1 we "take care" of 5 show up - Beaker 🍺 Apr 28, 04:54
I told a joke on a Zoom Meeting and no one laughed - JD Apr 27, 22:57
Have I ever been to a pizza hut buffet? Hell, I made the pizzas that went on them over the summers back in college. -- nm - Ender Apr 27, 22:27 2
- Fun fact, until 2013 Pizza Hut was America's #1 purchaser of kale because they used it to decorate their salad bars. -- (link) - Ender Apr 27, 22:36 1
  - I know they were at one point, but 2013 seems way too late. I think many of the in-store dining at Pizza Hut were gone by then -- nm - MDH Apr 27, 23:01
F VGK -- nm - prayformojo 🐵 Apr 27, 22:10
Have you been looking for a font? Good news! This is the font you're looking for. -- (link) - Beryllium Apr 27, 21:36 5
- oooh, ligatures. -- nm - mafic Apr 27, 22:02
- Is Womprat the right font for me? -- nm - ghosted movie poster Apr 27, 21:43 3
  - What I want to know is, if they make a sequel, what could they possibly call it? -- nm - Beryllium Apr 27, 22:05 2
    - incorporated -- nm - mafic Apr 27, 22:06 1
      - (spoilers) - Beryllium Apr 27, 22:10
So how was your day? This was mine and I've decided I'm not complaining because deep down I like to be needed - - Meg ⛵ Apr 27, 21:25 2
- We sold almost everything from the 'Elephant Walk' much of which came from my collection. Looking at our prices I should have sold them myself :-) -- (pic) - Meg ⛵ Apr 27, 21:41 [Attachment] 1
  - I love elephants, I would have bought some items. :-) I'm still glad it all got sold. -- nm* - Krusty Apr 28, 04:51
"Where you're going, you won't have much time for cooking. Dalby works his men. And he doesn't even have my sense of humour." - Beryllium Apr 27, 21:17
Wordle 678 3/6 - prayformojo 🐵 Apr 27, 21:02 1
- 4 - decline Apr 28, 06:08
I've been a champion at every level, except for college and the pros -- nm - prayformojo 🐵 Apr 27, 20:58
With the next pick in the draft, the Philadelphia Eagles draft the entire Georgia defense. -- nm - Dano ✔️ Apr 27, 20:57 1
- There are worse strategies. -- nm - Volnelk Apr 28, 04:29
Levis' hurt toe, scared teams away-- -- (link) - Flavorize Apr 27, 20:57 1
- He needs to drink milk for healthy bones. -- nm - Dano ✔️ Apr 27, 20:59
Wow. Since Deion Sanders was announced as coach, 46 players have left Colorado and entered the transfer portal. They've accepted 29 transfers too. -- nm* - MDH Apr 27, 20:35 3
- He asked them to leave to free up scholarships. -- nm - jnine Apr 27, 21:10 1
  - Yup. One thing I do like is the new rule that if a first year coach cuts you/forces you to leave. Your scholarship is guaranteed (minus football) -- nm - MDH Apr 27, 21:22
- How many players should a team that went 1-11 keep around? Dead wood--They'll get more incoming, during the summer transfer portal period -- nm - Flavorize Apr 27, 20:40
Poop. I wanted Maher. -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 20:31 1
- You've got Irv Smith Jr! -- nm - Flavorize Apr 27, 20:32
Will Levis met with 8 teams...all of them passed on him (at least in Rd 1) -- (link) - Flavorize Apr 27, 20:29 4
- what'd he say in those meetings? -- nm - mafic Apr 27, 20:31 3
  - Maybe he's the QB who blamed his coaches for his performance. - the wrong element Apr 27, 20:41
  - “I lost to Vanderbilt’ -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 20:40 1
    - I was really good...2 years ago. -- nm - Flavorize Apr 27, 20:40
Citadel is the appropriately hardcore version of what True Lies wanted to be, and with an appropriately solid cast. - Max Apr 27, 20:28
Defending my Lions reach post. Exhibit A. -- (link) - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 20:07 1
- Oh, they reached, but it's understandable in this particular draft. - David Apr 27, 20:22
Second ‘Impossible’ Ring Found Around Distant Dwarf Planet - crash davis 😺 Apr 27, 20:02 1
- I didn't know Quaoar had a moon either. -- nm - znufrii Apr 27, 20:18
Nolan Smith, falling, is ridiculous -- nm* - Flavorize Apr 27, 19:59 1
- Nah. He's Vic Beasley. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 28, 05:55
another 1st round WR pick to the Ravens - hollywood big shot Apr 27, 19:51
So, let’s check in on the White So… -- (link) - spamlet 🤦🏻‍♂️ Apr 27, 19:38 3
- can you blame him? -- nm - mafic Apr 27, 20:13 1
  - The Sox scored 5 that’s progress! - spamlet 🤦🏻‍♂️ Apr 28, 03:52
- (This is the team broadcaster) -- nm - spamlet 🤦🏻‍♂️ Apr 27, 19:39
what the hell? oh well -- nm - crash davis 😺 Apr 27, 19:36 1
- He did this to Utah. -- (link) - David Apr 27, 20:20 [youtube]
No TEs taken yet—Cowboys and Bengals going to get the two studs—Kincaid to the 🌙 with Burrow (if it happens) -- nm - Flavorize Apr 27, 19:35 2
- Shhhhhhh -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 19:43 1
  - Maher is from Cincinnati. -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 20:00
New England somehow does it again. -- nm - David Apr 27, 19:12 2
- Yup—great pick. Of course, they have the worst QB in their own division and they play in the AFC—which is full of QB studs -- nm - Flavorize Apr 27, 19:32
- What, fuck the Jets? Yes they did. -- nm* - Krusty Apr 27, 19:15
A couple of pretty rough playoff games tonight. Let’s see if the late game is better. -- nm - Mop Apr 27, 19:06 1
- Nope. -- nm - Mop Apr 27, 22:59
Punch Goodell in the nuts and go from make a wish to a legend -- nm - Beaker 🍻 Apr 27, 19:00
Star Trek: The Roddenberry Archive created footage of the D getting moved from Veridian..... -- (link) - Remlik Apr 27, 18:52 [youtube] 2
- Amazing -- nm - Jovian Apr 27, 22:21
- winning comment (spoilers) - Beryllium Apr 27, 19:00
David: How coincidental do you think it is that Disney's main twitter account logo is trans-hued? -- nm - Qale Apr 27, 18:49 2
- I don't think anything they're doing right now is accidental. -- nm - David Apr 27, 19:14 1
  - I guessed as much. They always felt like a precision based company. But maybe even more so right now since they're getting more eyes on them than usua -- nm - Qale Apr 27, 19:36
Today I had another weird bit of synchronicity. -- (edited) - crash davis 😺 Apr 27, 18:47 2
- forecheck, backcheck, paycheque, ferda -- nm - Beryllium Apr 27, 18:54
- that's pretty cool -- nm - prayformojo 🐵 Apr 27, 18:53
Lucas Van Ness a Ladies Man -- nm - budice Apr 27, 18:45 1
- based on the video, his dad is nailing his GF -- nm - Beaker Apr 27, 18:48
The Lions and Falcons are run like fantasy football teams. -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 18:43
I am now Jamf 100 certified. God help us all. - Mop Apr 27, 18:40
Lions gonna Lion -- nm - budice Apr 27, 18:37
Lions about to reeeeeach. -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 18:36 7
- Gonzalez is still there—right? -- nm - Flavorize Apr 27, 18:36 6
  - To my frustration, yes -- nm - The Allfather Apr 27, 18:42
  - Gibbs! Nice! -- nm - Flavorize Apr 27, 18:37 4
    - No it wasn't. - Strongbad Apr 27, 18:39 2
      - Yeah—but that’s a fun team and a fun pick -- nm - Flavorize Apr 27, 18:42 1
        
        If they trade Swift during Day 2, yeah. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 27, 18:45
    - I liked him for the Bengals at 28. Not 12. -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 18:38
Titans are gonna Levis aren’t they. -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 18:30 4
- I want the comedy of GB drafting Levis. -- nm - the wrong element Apr 27, 18:39 2
  - Patriots. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 27, 18:40 1
    - Only thing that might be funner than GB is Jets. - the wrong element Apr 27, 18:55
- I thought they were gonna trade up to 8 and Levis. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 27, 18:32
Generally bring the first team to draft a guy who isn't there live at the draft is not a good sign. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 27, 18:28 2
- He's my guy!!!! - zunkskunk Apr 27, 18:32
- Nah. He’s legit. -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 18:30
Eagles continue drafting UGA defensive stars. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 27, 18:21
Bears were afraid of Carter. -- nm - zunkskunk Apr 27, 18:21 1
- With good reason. - the wrong element Apr 27, 18:32
I finally have tracking information on my deckbox from Tolerian College's kickstarter. And I have to say, it's a bit ironic considering the Professor -- (edited) - Qale Apr 27, 18:18 2
- Mine arrived Tuesday -- nm - Tim Apr 27, 20:09 1
  - And? Is it GLORIOUS? -- nm - Qale Apr 27, 23:51
Texans made the dynasty trade you make when you KNOW you're not returning next season. -- nm - Strongbad Apr 27, 18:09
Jalen Carter officially fallin -- nm - budice Apr 27, 18:07 1
- Yeah. Tough break. All the way to the Super Bowl. -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 18:21
They’re not a single correct mock. Not even the teams I’m just talking the players. I defy you to find one that went 7/7. -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 18:02 2
- Is 7 for 7 common in other years? I truly don't know. -- nm - zunkskunk Apr 27, 18:12 1
  - Nah. Just sayin. Everyone goes crazy about mocks and I don’t know that there has ever been one that got five straight picks right. -- nm* - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 18:19
("I can't connect with Ghosts at all.") *Ralph removes glasses* ("Okay, that's funny.") -- nm - Max Apr 27, 17:57
Arizona coming back up to 6 -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 17:56 2
- Paris is the sort of 1st rnder you want. Be there 10 years -- nm - budice Apr 27, 17:59 1
  - Paris sounds great. The work continues. -- nm - budice Apr 27, 18:00
Devils/Rangers all fighty mid 2nd -- nm - budice Apr 27, 17:55
One site says that there's evidence that some bobcats may have been tamed/domesticated at one point in time. - Beryllium Apr 27, 17:51 2
- "Domesticated" for a cat is a different thing from "domesticated" for a dog. - TWuG Apr 27, 19:47
- That would rock. But really, wolves seem way easier to domesticate, and more practical. -- nm - mara Apr 27, 18:37
Crash, FWIW, that's the player I wanted the Falcons to take at #8. -- nm - David Apr 27, 17:51 3
- every thing I read said they needed help up front, not in the backfield - so I dunno. -- nm - crash davis 😺 Apr 27, 18:15 2
  - Yep—he’s a great player, but that’s such a luxury pick there. -- nm - Flavorize Apr 27, 18:24 1
    - BPA. Always. - David Apr 27, 19:13
Go with God, Colts fans. -- nm - David Apr 27, 17:41 5
- *looks to see when the Colts play the Bears* - Strongbad Apr 27, 18:10
- Briefcase comes in handy *snooort* -- nm - Irsay Apr 27, 17:44
- It was either him or Levis. No win situation. -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 17:41 2
  - Or don't reach for a bad QB and take a top player at another position. - the wrong element Apr 27, 17:46
  - he jump high -- nm - Beaker Apr 27, 17:42
colts drafting a long snapper -- nm - Beaker Apr 27, 17:40 1
- fuck ABC and being behind 30 seconds. jesus fuck -- nm - Beaker Apr 27, 17:41
Nobody knows anything. -- nm - Volnelk 🍊 Apr 27, 17:39

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