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  1. The podcast below is 2 years old but it's a cool look into his personality and background. It's when I started digging him as he seemed grounded, self aware, no filter and humble. It's cool to see in comedians, particularly when they are take no prisoners on their comedy. I have maintained for a long time great comedians are society's canary in the coal mine for social and political issues/tropes/liberties going back to Carlin and Pryor. Even before but those certainly jump out in my own history. I like to think Shane is among those.
  2. I don't want to derail the thread, but one clear example of change is tornado alley moving from Panhandle/Oklahoma/Kansas to Tennessee/Kentucky/Alabama. This is discussed in business level commercial real estate presentations by both metrology presenters and emergency response companies. (Flood/Disaster repair companies for example). So, if it's happening there at heavily conservative meeting, I struggle to understand why it isn't gaining traction elsewhere. Not saying it isn't, rather I don't comprehend why.
  3. While I can fully embrace Andy or MrsHR catching endless flack, I feel absolutely horrible for the casualties of war in this and all these types of cases. His wife, children and other family absolutely don't deserve the attention. I didn't neg this post, but it's the kind of thing I think should be frowned upon. Honestly, same goes for friends/family on MrsHR side. Unless they are in some way complicit I always hope they are mostly left out. I get noting who they are is going to happen, but I always hope not much focus is placed upon them unless they want said focus.
  4. Trump sues Wall Street Journal over Epstein report, seeks $10 billion Reuters Link This is a really long article so I tried to clip the highlights. A few points or my editorial on this piece of news. First, the Wall Street Journal is a lot of things. It leans conservative typically, but to my knowledge is very well respected. One thing I've never heard is that it's "a rag". If others here differ on my view, I'd really like to know why. Perhaps there is something I am unaware of or changed. Second, no one external has yet verified this document. While I don't doubt that's true, it's a very dangerous piece if they don't have proof. Given my first point, I struggle to believe that's the case. Third, if true it's more evidence suggestive of dishonesty from Trump, and I think will continue to increase the public and media push for information. If someone has the WSJ article I'd love to read it. I don't have a sub there anymore. Finally, I've posted Coffee/voidzilla links here before. This 10 minute video from yesterday is a nice add on to this information.
  5. In shocking news, some lower round draft picks may not make the team. Especially if they don't do well in the preseason camps. Click here to see who!
  6. Or is a huge Coldplay fan... ...both tacos?
  7. There is, broadly speaking, a massively growing lack of accountability, not just in this case, but in politics, social media, and just about everywhere. I've made mistakes, a lot of them. I own them. They are mine. Some of them were "public". I took that too. A lot of people are tired, in broad strokes, of others taking no accountability. Moreso, when those people are the very epitome of white wealth and privilege. When two such examples of people do so, in conflict with social and corporate morals/norms/standards/expectations people are absolutely going to react.
  8. You're missing a big part. You're a techbro CEO, you go to a Texas game with your CEHR. For fun, she brings her VP of HR. You kindly invite BurntEyes cause the VP of HR is pretty damn hot, you're a nice guy and know BE is thirsty. You leave Mrs Brisketexan at home, cause she's no fun to tailgate with and graduated from aggie. Camera catches BE picking his nose at the game, VP HR clearly avoiding him and then you fondling your CEHR. A terrible time is had by everyone.
  9. It's literally been decades but I went to Camp Ozark as pre-teen. I still cherish my memories and time there. It was the summer before I turned 13. As an outdoor adrenaline junky yet to find his fix, Ozark brought it. I recall the other kids being very nice, counselors being kind, food being good and overall a great environment. I never felt lonely, bored (which is shocking), or unwelcome. I never met anyone else in Texas who went there, but it was a different time. For reference there was also Phillips Flying Ranch camp which I loved. It's sadly now gone.
  10. I agree. Largely, in here, with limited exception, I try to post the articles without a lot of interpretations or opinions. Sometimes I can't help myself but.. usually I do okay.
  11. Enter the kill zone: Ukraine's drone-infested front slows Russian advance - Reuters Link Long article but it dives deeply into the specifics of drones, drone strategy, results and changes of drones, US engagement, what has and has not changed in US engagement/support, and finally what Ukraine is hoping to get from the US. Not a lot of new info but good in depth information and pretty even keel.
  12. Sadly, I'm not in the right tax bracket.
  13. Trump, White House race to stem Epstein conspiracy fallout - Reuters Link I personally just think the is way too much awareness of and information known on this issue to pull the usual "nothing to see here, just move along". When you've got some hardline politicians along with heavy right lean influencers not taking your side it's an issue. (A very good "issue") I think politicians don't want to get on the wrong side of this as in a future election it could truly scuttle their career. On the influencer side, those that have been around KNOW that being way on the wrong side of things in the present can ruin you in the future. Waaaay too many examples exist. Sure, some will cave but those with a broader base that get political and non-political love/attention will be less apt to do so.
  14. We need to dox his Surly handle.
  15. BurntEyes

    Emmy 2025

    Ummm... I thought you were kidding.. nope. Holy shit, that movie was legitimately, comically horrible. Rashida Jones killed in Black Mirror, but I doubt she'll win. Honestly, I thought Chris O'Dowd did better in that episode. Cristin Milioti did a better job overall, imo. I know he wins "too much" but Paul Giamatti not being nominated nor Eulogy/Black Mirror is wrong. Just wrong. That episode was insanely well written, directed and acted. Gyllenhaal was great in Presumed Innocent, but I dont think Presumed Innocent was great, though I enjoyed it.
  16. Well, I was born with 2... I am ready to be stabbed.
  17. He's a very lovable character. Tiff and Stevie get a strong nod for me, but I love those actors a lot too. I just pulled a full stupid on myself. I never realized Robert Townsend was Syd's dad. Damn.
  18. Well, while pulling that together and getting the AI summations, in addition to reading several reviews individually, 3 main things surfaced. 1) Tired of same plot - They've been hanging the "were gonna lose the shop" trope over the head of viewers for nearly 4 seasons. I'm of the opinion that they should have pulled in the Beef Sammich expansion idea earlier and progressed it further. It's an old trope and it wears the critics and viewers out after a season or two. 2) Too much focus on the main 3 characters. - I and others in this thread have noted we'd like to have seen more of some other characters. Beyond that, there is fairly good number of folks here that suffer from Syd fatigue. It may be the case that critics also suffer from that fatigue. However, for any public critic to focus on Syd's character or Ayo's performance and not provide the same level of dislike for the 2 white male main characters is career suicide for a mainstream critic. 3) The Ending spoilers just in case
  19. Was curios about broader public opinion and this came up on Google AI, so take it for what it's worth: Season 4 currently holds the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score for the series, indicating a dip in critical reception compared to seasons 1 and 2. Which is sorta true, sorta false. It was the lowest for the critics, so true. It saw a pretty decent uptick from season 3 for viewers, but I think it important to point out the number on reviews. There is some evidence and conjecture supporting viewership decreased for season 4 leaving a more loyal fan following thus potentially accounting for the uptick in that area. It definitely dropped off substantially from season 1 and 2, and that downward trend continues. I fairly strong indicator that viewership is decreasing some in broad strokes while maintaining a lot of more loyal followers. For the record here is a Forbes Article talking about the The Bear and bad reception early on. So your statement that nobody was saying it wasn't the weakest season is inaccurate.
  20. Fixed. Look man we like our Muricanized European cooking history way better than our Muricanized Asain food history. So get your head on right!
  21. Exclusive: Putin, unfazed by Trump, will fight on and could take more of Ukraine - Reuters Link I underlined and bolded some salient points but they aren't particularly surprising. Rather, they are pretty much what most predicted. My editorialized Cliff Notes: 1) Putin says "fuck your tarrifs Trump" 2) Putin adds, "But I still like you, bfff!" 3) Putin "I ain't skaret" 4) Putin "all your base are belong to us" 5) Putin "Donny you so cray cray" 6) Putin - "Just gimme what I want and we can all relax" 7) Putin under his breath "Then imma take all dey shit" 8- Putin's team - "He's nuts, just like Donny. This could end poorly" Serious net - I've said prior a few times and admit I'm repeating myself. This ends in a coup or assassination of Putin. The two egomaniacal personalities in this dictate it won't go any other way, imo. Frankly, I'm okay with it. I think Russian oligarchs and specific military folks are probably already hatching a plan. This is bad for business, both to Russia's standing Military industrial complex strength and vodka sales.
  22. I realize its been over 2 decades since the show aired. (Well, it was a swift kick in the nuts to be reminded). Of the series I wish made a revival this is among the top. Anyway, I was fishing around and um.. Sadly, time hasn't been very kind to Cynthia. Probably still wood though.... it is known.
  23. Yeah the way it ended felt like there might be very limited reference to Mensah team, but not a focus of next season at all. In typical sit-com fashion I anticipate some very infrequent cross reference points to keep them "live" for later engagement but not a substantial part of season 2 in any meaningful way.
  24. Alignment with Russia for various purposes ain't the same as like. People didn't actually like their weed dealers they just tolerated them ya know, for product supply.
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