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Sec Janet Yellen at an In-N-Out today. -- (link) - budice Nov 14, 13:04 1
- she chose . . . poorly -- nm - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 13:11
Sooo...I'm sure I'm gonna see The Marvels at some point. How much shit do I have to consume to know what's going on? -- nm - Louis Litt Nov 14, 13:03 28
- A spoiler that is explained but you really should know going in that was detailed in Wandavision. -- (edited) - Spawn Nov 14, 13:17 12
  - Ah...ok. Cool. I'm not gonna watch WandaVision, so appreciate it. -- nm - Louis Litt Nov 14, 13:18 11
    - I cannot stress this enough. Everyone on ST should watch WandaVision at some point. -- nm - David Nov 14, 13:21 5
      - I agree. It is nostalgic and fun and sad and creative and endearing. It is so many many things -- nm - Pippy the Lioness Nov 14, 13:26
      - Agreed. Even though pixie was (partially) right about events not carrying over. major Wanda spoil - Spawn Nov 14, 13:23 2
        
        Spoilers - David Nov 14, 13:30 1
        
        agreed -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 13:34
      - I did. I didn't get it. Spoiler - Loyola Nov 14, 13:22
    - Her story was interesting in that she was blipped by Thanos. spoiler - Spawn Nov 14, 13:20 4
      - I also liked - Reagen Nov 14, 13:23 3
        
        It was one of those moments where I instantly realized what they were doing, and I was in complete awe of it. - David Nov 14, 13:26 1
        
        From Spider-Man I had realized class sizes would have dropped by 50% for 5 years, and then suddenly... BOOM. And think about families. Those that had - Spawn Nov 14, 13:31
        
        Yeah. Effin' Stark. - Spawn Nov 14, 13:24
- To be safe, you should probably watch Hukkle. -- nm - Dano Nov 14, 13:15
- I'm going to see it tonight. Presumably Captain Marvel, the Ms. Marvel series and Wandavision from what I've gathered. - oblique Nov 14, 13:07 1
  - Your IM, I do not recall. -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 13:08
- I’d say at the very least Captain Marvel and Endgame. -- nm - Qale Nov 14, 13:07 1
  - I'm good on all the movies. It's the TV shit that is just off the chain. -- nm - Louis Litt Nov 14, 13:08
- none. It does a good enough job of explaining. But one stems from the Capt. Marvel tv series, one from Wandavison and one from the movies (obvie). -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 13:06 5
  - kewl - all the series are just too fuckin much. nm - Louis Litt Nov 14, 13:08 4
    - The Captain Marvel tv show was not for me. I watched it, but was bored. I am *not* the target demo. Vague early movie spoil - Spawn Nov 14, 13:10 3
      - It shares a lot with Spider-Man thematically, IMO. -- nm - Reagen Nov 14, 13:12 2
        
        Hmm. But *way* happier. - Spawn Nov 14, 13:13 1
        
        I had the epiphany last week that in the Almost Famous vernacular, she's William Miller. - David Nov 14, 13:17
- none, probly. -- nm - mud Nov 14, 13:05
- They explain the stuff you need to know, but you should watch Ms Marvel and Wandavision anyway. -- nm - Reagen Nov 14, 13:05 2
  - Exactly. You can totally go into the movie without them, but they're both sooo fun. -- nm - David Nov 14, 13:15
  - And maybe the Captain Marvel movie. -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 13:07
does anyone know fonts-ish? what font is close to the neverending story movie poster font? -- (link) - 🏳️‍🌈 mandy chem 🏳️‍🌈 Nov 14, 12:53 8
- thanks everyone. I will.... hmmmmm -- nm - 🏳️‍🌈 mandy chem 🏳️‍🌈 Nov 14, 13:07 1
  - This tutorial is only 5 minutes long, so you know it's gotta be super easy. (Ringbearer font is free) -- (link*) - Max Nov 14, 13:20 [youtube]
- MyFonts.com identifies some candidates, but they all look like paid fonts. Cruller, Vectis Bold, Atlantic Serif, Tresillian -- nm - Max Nov 14, 13:00
- Bard says the font used for the Neverending Story 80s movie poster is ITC Bauhaus -- (edited) - decline Nov 14, 12:58 3
  - Bauhaus is a very very very fine house. -- nm - Qale Nov 14, 13:00 2
    - Bauhaus, in the middle of our street... -- nm* - Louis Litt Nov 14, 13:02 1
      - with two CAPS in the yard... -- nm - zeitgeist Nov 14, 16:22
- Bembo ? -- nm* - Andie Nov 14, 12:57
ML is as gracious in defeat as he is in victory. -- nm - ReluctantCynic Nov 14, 12:36 1
- that bad? -- nm - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 13:15
Inflation Was Completely Flat Last Month But Why Did It Feel Like Bidenomics Made Everything More Expensive? -- (link*) - WaPo Pitchbot Nov 14, 12:34 1
- If we want it to feel pre-pandemic, why not reelect the pre-pandemic President? -- nm - Op-ed Pitchbot Nov 14, 13:02
Seattle dog day care that had a fire back in February...had another one last night at their new location, several missing still. -- nm - zeitgeist Nov 14, 12:06 4
- Is "day" care not accurate? -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 12:46 2
  - well they offer daycare and kenneling -- nm - zeitgeist Nov 14, 12:59 1
    - Oh no. -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 13:01
- oh, this sort of thing is so hard to think about. -- nm - Andie Nov 14, 12:45
Paging Mr. Remlik: Do you have general suggestions for someone who is looking to sell Pokemon cards. I took all our cards over to my son who was - oblique Nov 14, 11:53 4
- no I don't deal with singles I just sell packs. - Remlik Nov 14, 11:57
- check the recently sold listings on EBay? -- nm - Beaker 🍺 Nov 14, 11:55 2
  - no idea if a good site, but try this maybe too -- (link) - Beaker 🍺 Nov 14, 12:01 1
    - another site -- (link) - Beaker 🍺 Nov 14, 12:01
so the sheriff of Nottingham arrested that UK hockey player whose skate slashed Adam Johnson's neck for manslaughter -- (link) - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 11:49 5
- i saw that and I was shocked. that seems crazy. -- nm - Andie Nov 14, 12:28
- based on what I've read seems like a HUGE overreach but I won't watch the play so don't know./ -- nm - Beaker 🍺 Nov 14, 11:56 3
  - prolly should bring in Hercule Poirot -- nm - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 12:01 2
    - He would draw the investigation out for weeks while living high on per diem, Sherlock would solve it in 30 seconds for an 8 ball. -- nm - Of pure Peruvian flake Nov 14, 12:24 1
      - The case *is* sherlock's 8 ball, that's the point. -- nm - Beryllium Nov 14, 13:02
LIR JD not a cape, it’s a peignor - Pippy 🏳️‍🌈 aka lady on the plane Nov 14, 11:30 10
- Oh....evil grin...so you can fathom the 2023 glory -- (link) - JD Nov 14, 11:47 [youtube] 8
  - He sounds like absolute shit. - Pippy the Lioness Nov 14, 12:31 7
    - I really dig their music a lot. But I know no one that listens to them, so I'll skip the concert. Plus, I just bought Alanis tix today anyway. :) - Louis Litt Nov 14, 12:43 6
      - Woot for Alanis! -- nm - Pippy the Lioness Nov 14, 12:48 5
        
        Missed her last time around...so I'm super excited to see her this time. nm - Louis Litt Nov 14, 12:52 4
        
        I thought about it. But after the Sphere I honestly have zero urge to see another show. -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 13:11 3
        
        good - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 13:25
        
        Interesting. Having heard that, I kind have less desire to see a show there now -- (edited) - JD Nov 14, 13:21 1
        
        Zoo TV made concerts after suffer for me, back in the day. But this is *so* next level. -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 13:27
- It's WHAT? 🤪 -- nm - JD Nov 14, 11:31
Most purpose is more burden than glory. -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 11:21 1
- you aint lyin', pal!! -- nm - mud Nov 14, 11:52
Remlik news network: Warner Bros. Picks Up ‘Alien Legion’ With Tim Miller Attached to Direct -- (link) - decline Nov 14, 11:19 1
- wow what a random pickup. thanks -- nm - Remlik Nov 14, 11:20
Worldwide Box Office Update (see IM): Oppenheimer to hit $950M, Five Nights at Freddys hits $250M, KOTFM $125M, The Marvels $100M - MDH Nov 14, 11:18
there's basically 45 days left in the whole year - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 11:15 3
- Now now, lets not get crazy. -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 11:16 2
  - There are that many days but 6 are basement days. -- nm - Qale Nov 14, 13:06
  - eight days to the 60th anniversary of Dallas welcoming JFK to their lovely city with open arms -- nm - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 11:17
NFL meeting week 10 with Annie Agar -- (link) - Beaker 🍺 Nov 14, 11:01 [youtube]
Padres Owner Peter Seidler passed away -- (link) - budice Nov 14, 11:00
Weekend project! -- (link) - prayformojo 🐵 Nov 14, 10:53
Rishi v Suella is better than The Crown at this point -- (link) - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 10:51
sorry pin traders, there's a new sheriff in Frontiertown -- (link) - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 10:49 3
- I'm really proud of our staff for getting stories several days before others. - David Nov 14, 11:36
- wait Disney did something that a subreddit likes? what voodoo is this? -- nm - tRuMaN Nov 14, 10:55
- bastards -- nm - decline Nov 14, 10:51
that'll do, dog. that'll do. -- (link) - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 10:48
Inflation unchanged month-over-month. Down to 3.2% over the past year. -- nm - znufrii, vice president Nov 14, 10:48
Mandatory 30 minute Cyber Security video? With questions throughout so I can't nap? Ugh. -- nm - sycor Nov 14, 10:41
I am kind of MDHish with marvel. when everyone was saying that wandavision was full of easter eggs and in jokes for people who'd seen all the movies, - 🏳️‍🌈 mandy chem 🏳️‍🌈 Nov 14, 10:40 50
- Wandavision was sublime. -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 11:17 14
  - So is Hawkeye. -- nm - David Nov 14, 11:35 12
    - I need more Kate/Yelena banter, asap -- nm - mud Nov 14, 12:10 7
      - I can't wait for Kamala to meet Yelena. -- nm - Remlik Nov 14, 12:30
      - spoilers for Marvels -- (edited) - Spawn Nov 14, 12:27 2
        
        ah -- nm - mud Nov 14, 12:30 1
        
        Cute scene. - Spawn Nov 14, 12:35
      - Worth a rewatch: 5 minutes of Kate & Yelena -- (link) - Max Nov 14, 12:21 [youtube] 2
        
        Whenever YT recommends these, I watch. -- nm - David Nov 14, 12:28
        
        :-D -- nm - mud Nov 14, 12:27
    - Hawkeye was very good (as mary said, charming). But no way do I put it near the level of Wandavision or Loki. -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 11:54 2
      - Leaps and bounds above Secret Invasion. Maybe a bit better than Ms Marvel. Better than She-Hulk. -- nm - Beryllium Nov 14, 12:20 1
        
        Don't get me wrong, easily 3rd. Just a step below those two. -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 12:26
    - I loved hawkeye. again, very charming (which is what I want in my marvel pieces). -- nm - 🏳️‍🌈 mandy chem 🏳️‍🌈 Nov 14, 11:49
  - Truly -- nm - Pippy 🏳️‍🌈 aka lady on the plane Nov 14, 11:21
- I gave up on Marvel when I decided it was too much effort. It was too interconnected and too much. -- nm - Dano Nov 14, 11:00 25
  - You said what I feel is the main issue here very succinctly. -- nm - MDH Nov 14, 11:08 24
    - Heh. And supposedly we're headed towards Secret Wars which is uh, counts on fingers, a point in comics history close to when you were born -- (edited) - JD Nov 14, 11:18 23
      - wrong secret wars -- nm - Remlik Nov 14, 11:45 17
        
        wait, there's more than one ? -- nm - decline Nov 14, 11:46 16
        
        Yup. Jonathan Hickmans Secret Wars from 2015. which is what this whole multiverse thing is leading to - Remlik Nov 14, 11:48 14
        
        Hickman wrote a stunning 8 year storyline in Fantastic Four and FF (2 seperate books),& then Avengers & New Avengers that dovetailed into Secret Wars -- nm - Remlik Nov 14, 11:52
        
        *laugh* so not Secret Wars II either - JD Nov 14, 11:52 12
        
        oh and there was a Secret Wars III which was going to be a HUGE thing, but after SC2 was a dud they just ran it in FF 318 and 319 -- nm - Remlik Nov 14, 12:00
        
        nope and your secret wars was in 1984. Hickman's was in 2015. It was safe to use. Plus brand awareness for the old timers -- nm - Remlik Nov 14, 11:53 10
        
        So now that I'm actually trying to comprehend your original post and not just be mad / old, uh, so Secret Wars is like Marvel's Crisis reset? - JD Nov 14, 11:58 8
        
        Yeah a bit. in 2015 they closed down the Ultimate Universe but there was a HUGELY popular character there (Miles Morales) - Remlik Nov 14, 12:04 6
        
        Which was annoying because I liked the Ultimate versions - Reagen Nov 14, 12:23 5
        
        But by that point the Ultimate Versions you liked...most of them were dead and sales of Ultimate books were plummenting - Remlik Nov 14, 12:34
        
        Uhm... you might want to avoid the version starting now, then. - Spawn Nov 14, 12:29 3
        
        incorrect. it's better to say.....yet. -- nm - Remlik Nov 14, 12:35 2
        
        Will still not be the version we have known. - Spawn Nov 14, 12:37 1
        
        Well of course not. This is a new Universe. so why would it be a version we know? - Remlik Nov 14, 12:51
        
        yes and no -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 12:01
        
        Beyonder! -- nm - Spawn Nov 14, 11:55
        
        that's the secret -- nm - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 11:47
      - The Civil War checklists were equally eye rolly. -- nm - Reagen Nov 14, 11:30 1
        
        We actually collected the whole set, only to lose it in the fire. -- nm - David Nov 14, 11:48
      - i have the Secret Wars from 1984 when Venom first shows up - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 11:23 1
        
        I have that as well. Bagged, acid free boarded along with the rest of the series. - JD Nov 14, 11:31
      - I wasn't born yet, but close! -- nm - MDH Nov 14, 11:20
- I went back to watching Peggy Carter last night and really enjoy it. I'd watch more pre-1960s Marvel. -- nm - Max Nov 14, 10:57
- i see almost none of them now, i also figure i am missing 80% of it all, and more people will drop out as time passes for this reason. The last Marvel - Andie Nov 14, 10:54
- I also think we can't discount that the quality hasn't been there since Endgame, for the most part. It is subjective, of course. But... - Marlowe Nov 14, 10:53
- I lost interest awhile back and recently cancelled D+ without having watched most anything released in the past 2 years -- (edited) - decline Nov 14, 10:48
- Moon Knight is pretty much self contained and IMO has an epic acting performance at the heart of it -- nm - JD Nov 14, 10:47
- I think people oversell the requirement. It's a "nice to have" not "need to have". -- nm - Reagen Nov 14, 10:46 1
  - I suspect that you're correct. but the sell from fans feels different than that, and that's always the loudest voice. -- nm - 🏳️‍🌈 mandy chem 🏳️‍🌈 Nov 14, 10:48
- when i was trying to sell the women in my w.g. on She Hulk, it's the first point of my pitch (and they watch a lot more MCU than i ever have) - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 10:43 1
  - exactly. I don't want to have to do homework to go the movies. when we were watching hawkeye, I kept having to stop and ask questions - 🏳️‍🌈 mandy chem 🏳️‍🌈 Nov 14, 10:48
Giancarlo is the new Zion -- (link) - hollywood big shot Nov 14, 10:38
Filing shows Trump media group lost $73 million on net sales of $3.7 million over past 18 months as SPAC merger remains in doubt -- (link*) - znufrii, vice president Nov 14, 10:32 2
- many people are saying he is the most tremendous businessman of all time. he is a genius. the most best ever. -- nm - Andie Nov 14, 10:40 1
  - And where these funds come from? That's a lot of money to keep "sunk-ing" -- nm - zeitgeist Nov 14, 12:28
"Orlando, FL topped the list at #2" -- Words have meaning, people. -- nm - David Nov 14, 10:27
Go vote for Tom Grossi for NFL fan of the year! - Dark Callisto 🦊 Nov 14, 10:25 6
- There is no Taylor Swift on this listing, so it must not be valid -- nm - tRuMaN Nov 14, 10:48
- He's gonna get like 60% of the vote on a 32-option ballot. -- nm - David Nov 14, 10:29 2
  - IMO, what he should win for -- (link*) - JD Nov 14, 10:42 [youtube] 1
    - Yeah, and that's why he will. -- nm - David Nov 14, 11:33
- A Bills Fan Reaction to Monday Night Football vs Broncos -- (link) - JD Nov 14, 10:29 [youtube] 1
  - I mean, what even is this? -- (link) - David Nov 14, 10:30 [youtube]
Pumpkins! -- nm - David Nov 14, 10:25 2
- What I just learned... - Dark Callisto 🦊 Nov 14, 10:27 1
  - Hilariously, I just googled that last night after the (horrible) game. -- nm - David Nov 14, 10:28

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