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idigTexas

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  1. To be fair, there are still more than two weeks left, before extraction. It seems less than that because they are making their way toward the extraction location, but they are doing so slowly and in small chunks. That doesn't make Jeff less of a selfish asshole, but he has more than a few days left.
  2. No shit. "No one can say I don't carry my load." Who has ever said that about you, you fucking tool? Pushing your body to the point where you are doing irreparable harm or even flirting with death because you have too much pride doesn't make you a hero. It makes you a dumbass. Nicely done, dumbass. Your ridiculously stubborn ass is tapping again (assumed) because you cannot accept the fact that everyone, even a marine, has limits.
  3. Have you ever been to Hawaii? I suspect he doesn't see many people of color in RL, even in prison. If he serves time in another state, then sure, he may have some concerns.
  4. It is somewhat of a chicken and egg thing, but I think you have to consider the market itself as much as you do the players. You need at least one recruiting star to come here, but Dallas is neither a fashionable city in which to live, nor a traditionally attractive franchise with a rich history, at least not for the average NBA superstar. Star players want to go to a big market or hip location (LA, CHI, NY), traditional power (LAL, BOS), hometown (CLE, LAC), or to a place where they can team up with other stars or friends and win immediately. Dallas does not check any of those boxes for anyone. Some franchises have been able to overcome this by having a top tier front office and great coaching (SA), but that doesn't just happen. Even having a super fan billionaire owner who spoils his players hasn't helped, and some may argue that it has even hurt. Still, Dallas has been good enough to win one title, and be competitive in several other years without being able to land a single big time free agent (aside from re-signing Dirk). That is pretty amazing for a front office that gets so little respect. You have to give them some credit for getting Dirk here in the first place, and for surrounding him with enough pieces to get the one title. Contrary to popular belief, it did not happen in spite of ownership and the front office. Can they make it happen again? We will see, but if so, it will have to be by getting players who don't give a shit about a city's or franchise's inherent appeal. If that means focusing more on European players, so be it. Maybe the Mavs know exactly who they are, and their strategies reflect that.
  5. I like Bob Roll as well, but only in small doses. He is better suited for the role he had previously, and I'm not sure I can stomach hours of him in one sitting. That said, I can't think of anyone who would make me not miss Sherwin. This is going to be an interesting Tour. I usually have a personal favorite going in, but someone will have to emerge this time around. I will definitely be rooting for Sagan to do what he does.
  6. I never thought the Larry scenes were funny, but I still love Newhart reruns in spite of them...not as much as the Bob Newhart Show though.
  7. This annoys the fuck out of me. I've pretty much stopped watching the two people version of NaA because they make it impossible to record individual episodes. I always end up with 2 or even 3-hour recordings, which may contain 1 new episode and 1 or 2 from 2014 that I have seen 24 times.
  8. I like seeing people dominate on NaA, and I can even get on board with two people who are doing a 60-day challenge deciding to do their own thing and not share resources, but damn, there is no need to be a complete asshole about it. I want to see Jeff and Laura succeed, but they are sure making it difficult to cheer for them. The same can be said for Charlie. Old dog needs to understand that the same tricks don't work for everyone.
  9. As for the movie, the trailer sums it up in the first fifteen seconds, "just because they can doesn't mean they should."
  10. Anytime you post a photo of Adam Sandler or mention his name, it will always double post.
  11. Anytime you post a photo of Adam Sandler or mention his name, it will always double post.
  12. I'm content with the outcome, and like most, am glad it wasn't the Afganimals. I think CC deserved it just for completing the rowing challenge. Victor and Nicole lost their chance when they did not immediately realize that they weren't going to be able to do it. Some teams lose because they give up on a detour too soon. Others because they didnt't give up soon enough. I thought for a while that it was going to come down to a shitty cab driver, which would have been very irritating. I miss the last leg challenges that require them to remember everywhere they have been and in what order, but I guess there are only some many ways to spin that and keep it interesting.
  13. Riley has a redheaded Anna Kendrick thing going on, but with better legs.
  14. Yep. Sorry to see them go, but you can't make unnecessary mistakes and expect to stay in it. This is pretty much were I am. I haven't found the Afganimals to be quite as annoying this time, but that's because they haven't been winning, and thus not getting so much air time. I'm not a huge fan of Corey and Tyler either, but they have acclimated to winning and aren't so obnoxious about it. They are certainly racing well, and would deserve to win.
  15. Team Fun didn't do anything wrong...that was production manufactured drama. If Nicole and Victor thought they were in front of a single line, they should have established that before it would have been their turn not whine about it after their ticket agent went on a break. Considering how it worked out, they owe Team Fun a thank you.
  16. You were saying? Nice to see that for at least one episode, and glad it didn't cause anyone to finish last.
  17. I had a feeling that Team Bromance was the next to go. I have a hard time believing that the buried coins were really that difficult to find, but we'll never know, since no other teams even really tried. I think any of the 5 reamaining teams could win, but it sure looks like Corey and Tyler have hit their stride. I don't think they'll win, but still pulling for Team Fun. Previews showed the return of the bog pole vaulting challenge that proved very difficult for some teams several seasons ago. Should be hilarious. Now all we need is cheese wheel chasing, melon catapults to the face, and a little person in a suit of armor and the season will be complete.
  18. I watched the entire season. It's not likely to take home any Emmy awards, but I like it enough to keep watching.
  19. Rachel has competed on 32 legs of the Amazing Race. That is 32 legs that I have enjoyed much less than I would have if she had competed on zero. I can't even enjoy watching her get sent home; she is that unwatchable.
  20. There was nothing at all suspicious or questionable about James's game play. He simply got beat by someone who was as knowledgeable and skilled with the buzzer as he is. His FJ bet was exactly what it should have been under the circumstances. Tony just noted why. The reason you haven't seen him bet like that before is because he hadn't been in that position. In short, hats off to the new champ. The woman who won went all in on her first DD in the DJ round, a move she likely doesn't make if she didn't know about James, so his reputation worked against him there. She bet more conservatively on the second one, but the most important thing at that point was that she kept James from getting it. I think James's run will have a lasting effect on Jeopardy moving forward. As evidenced today, there are players who can match his skills. What will be interesting is whether anyone will adopt his strategy. There has never been a player willing to risk so much when victory is assured. I doubt we will see any of his top 5 win totals surpassed anytime soon, or possibly ever if there isn't an increase in clue values. I do think we will see a general uptick in average winnings, however, as some players will likely try to mimic him, but only to a certain extent.
  21. I think that was "Shock the Nation," but I like the attitude. Guessing you meant 1990 in general, and not necessarily Texas Longhorns 1990.
  22. Glad you stopped watching. Can you not watch anything else...ever?
  23. If they did, there would be a hidden immunity idol in it...probably two of them.
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