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  1. Obscure gif that deserves more love but may not find it.
  2. Sweet baby Jesus, won't anyone think of the pudding!!!!
  3. At 8 I walked to the grocery store in the hoodish part of Amarillo to buy my Grandma a carton of cigarettes. My payment was a 12 oz can of coke and a candy bar of my choice. At 20 I purchased a beer from about a 9 year old running a liquor store, while he watched Three's Company translated to Greek on Corfu. I went out after and drank it as I rode around on a scooter looking for a beach. But I never got run over so nobody had to get arrested.
  4. She sound hot!
  5. The weirdest thing about flat earthers is they tend to keep it a secret until its too late. Example you ask? I know a guy who had a date with a late 30s Surly 7. As he tells me the writing was on the wall, what with the parole she was on for domestic violence and assault charges with a chainsaw. No, that part he swears is real, but just as that was real so was his thirst for the extremely rude, if well worn Surly 7. So, things apparently proceeded well, and post coitus she supposedly brought out all the flat earth theory on his tired ass. According to him, he finally told her he had no interest in discussing the topic further. At which point she, allegedly, got furious and left the hotel room. He was okay with that and glad he used a condom, so he claims. - Edit Based on the story this may, or may not have happened in New Orleans.
  6. Only on Episode 3 but thus far Dept. Q is really interesting for those who like dark who-dun-it murder/mystery shows from England, which I compulsively do... so you've been warned.
  7. It's weird because I like her in interviews and rosts and those type items, but never liked her stand-up as I find her very unfunny. I can't really rectify nor justify that oddity.
  8. I had a similar play through pattern. TLOU 1, four or so play throughs, then only one time for TLOU 2. I waited a long time for it and I was really, truly tied to the growth of the relationship between Joel and Ellie. I knew, as in all things, Joel could die. The how and why is what pissed me off, particularly that early in the game. Then to be forced, not allowed to choose, forced on a different story arc vexed me greatly. Maybe as an alt ending but... I love the various arcs in Cyberpunk 2077 for example. Hell, I was lucky and got what I and many/perhaps most others think is the best in my first play through, but I did them all. ALL So I'm not opposed to weird variation story arcs or even endings. There are some tragically sad and troubling ones in Cyberpunk that I loved playing through. Which leads me to the end of TLOU2 that I got and didn't want. The message wasn't lost on me, I got it, I just didn't like the way it was told, and particularly being forced upon me. Had a choice been presented...well.. I would have been far more satisfied. As for season 3 of TLOU, I've heard some speculation, that makes some sense but I need to investigate. The idea is that when they signed the HBO contract just at TLOU 2 was being released and TLOU 3 game was all but certain in both party's mindset. Hence, 3 seasons. Need to see when the contract was signed and look at more details to see if that theory has any merit. I throw out some more speculation on Ellie as a character. That Joel was Ellie's foil, there relationship was what pushed the narrative in the show. After Joel dies, she basically has no one to properly foil or check her and continue her character growth, hence a far less likeable character in broad strokes. Dunno how true that is just food for thought.
  9. Yeah, @SL Xpress and I pretty much started our discussion that way. Though I'll admit this thread, aside from the usual suspects, has been doing a somewhat decent job so far of staying focused on the minutia and nuance which is really the only way to discuss the topic. Otherwise, it goes off the rails really quickly in more radicalized or political black and white talking points.
  10. The chemicals released by the jetliners are actually hallucinogens that help maintain the illusion that the earth is round.
  11. Clearly, way too many gays breathing air wherever this "scientist" lives.
  12. Sadly, as US citizens, we should be careful about chastising other governments treatment of vets. I'm NOT defending Russia here, to be clear and I do agree with your point.
  13. I agree however, the Surly fan base does get twisted if a team gets in over one that shouldn't. That might be a Big XII team getting in over an SEC team or SEC team getting in over ACC. Either way, we are going to argue about it and won't agree on which should have been left out.
  14. I generally fall into this same camp. For example I wanted Auburn to beat Maryland last year and hope they beat Baylor next year. It comes down to SOS and perception that ultimately benefits my team's conference and thereby my team. There are some obvious notable exceptions. I can't find my way to pull for aggie vs ND for example despite typically pulling for whoever ND happens to be playing.
  15. I do agree with your points. To support point 2 above I'll provide a well written and comprehensive NYT link below. Again, devil is in the details, I am supportive of Isreal, but I am not supportive of the current Isreali administration. I am also against Hamas and their Qatar support which is a big aspect of the Palestinian discussion. The reason why I used the word entanglement is because its exactly that, a messy web. It's why I chose to break out that specific aspect among many. The entire thing is extremely convoluted and addressing one aspect at a time is really the only way to discuss it, imo. Hamas and Isreal link by NYT
  16. Fair, and because the devil is in the details I think it best to break all these out into individual aspects. My first question, speaking as a US citizen who is supportive of Isreal, I take massive issues with the intertwined aspects of Hamas and the Palestinian Government. So my first question would be, what is the plan as you see it to end this entanglement. I can't see Israel going very far down the road without first addressing this particularly vexing question. You are in all your requests asking for all of it, 100% of the Palestinian demands. I think starting with release of mutual prisoners is a great starting point. Prior to any next big steps that involves Israel giving up something there must be a give and take. Hamas is the elephant in the room and as such I'm firmly of the opinion that it likely must be addressed early in the conversation.
  17. Add Ryan Leaf, Marshawn Lynch and Mark Ingram for me minus Donald and Lyght. Hampton was probably the nicest, legit friendly and talked to anyone Longhorn I ever met. Based on some shows I've seen him in and interviews Lynch seems like a supremely cool human. I forgot he went to Cal. Ingram was a fucking beast. Edit - and yeah... 2001 Canes were fucking loaded.
  18. Well, let's get a little more clarity around the regional aspects of "rare species". The Bigfoot is commonly "found" in the Appalachian regions of Tennessee, Kentucky and to a larger degree West Virginia. So as not to he exclusionary, they are also "found" in the western parts of the Carolinas and Virginia. However, please note, northern Alabama and Georgia have been known for "sightings" as well. Edit- Last I "checked" there was no anti-chemtrail legislation in any of those states. What about Mississippi you might ask.... Well, it's best just to leave them to their own devices and not "probe" too deeply.
  19. Come on man, we've moved on to more pressing issues plaguing the poor people of Louisiana! Won't you think of the children and their enslavement by the global Illuminati cabal!!!!
  20. They're a goodly number that marvel on this phenomenon right here on Surly. Every. Damn. Year. With absolutely zero reason for it occurring. HOWEVER, on the flip side, it absolutely contributes to the roller-coaster build up in off season and for that I am eternally grateful.
  21. Need to fill this out. Exposition: June-August - Refresh mythology of "Nattys", dream up new Heisman winners, rant lies about BOMC, belittle "mercenaries". Rising Action: Late August-Mid October - Create mythology of scrub teams defeated being "Natty" contenders, celebrate "near" victory over only OOC opponent anyone knows, confirm "certainty" of Heisman QB despite all evidence to contrary, shart shit bagging "Heisman" QB if evidence is overwhelming, complain about top 25 ranking and BOMC, talk about Texas weak schedule. Climax: Oct- End of Nov Change QB to new "Heisman contender", Expansive mythology creation on team, complain a lot more about Texas weak SEC schedule and BOMC regarding top 25 ranking. Falling Action: Thanksgiving Multiple myths created about refs, close game mythology despite all evidence to the contrary, complain even more about Texas' "week" SEC schedule, shit copiously on SEC commissioner for being "tu lackey", use massive revisionist history to cope with 8-5 season.
  22. Long and detailed multiple posts about those players being shitty players and/or horrible "mercenaries" exploding on Texags in 3.... 2....
  23. Those are to be addressed after the legislators of Louisiana pass the bill to expose the flat earth documents. A more looming threat currently is the Swampness Monster, Chupacabeaux, and Bayou Foot.
  24. I was on my motorcycle heading to a horseback ride in northwest Yellowstone about 6 years ago. I came around a corner on a thin mostly dirt with a bit of gravel road without any shoulders. Across the middle of the road stood a Moose nibbling on a tree. He slowly changed his gaze towards me. Summed me up, turned back to the tree slow and easy like. He then took another bite of whatever was on the tree, then, slowly, real damn casual strolled off never giving me a second look. I'm not prone to sudden freezing during high stress situations. I was fucked if he got mad. I think he thought "everyone look what's going down". So.... like a good puny human, I waited.
  25. That broad stroke brings up something I've struggled with in this discussion. Well, two items. First, the Pro-Palestinian protestors often hold signs saying "Free Palestinian". Well, I'm all about freedom, I think the actions and things being done by the Isreali government are horrible. That said, what do they mean by Free Palestine? I get that complex ideas can't be conveyed in a protest slogan, but I'm not clear what exactly the protesters would like to occur. I mean the details. I'll own that my investigation in understanding isn't particularly deep, but where can I find their platform ideology. Second is there have been some Hamas flags at some of the events. It isn't a lot, but it has happened. I'll start with a broad question. Can we agree Hamas is bad? If so, why would Pro-Palestine protesters allow them to attend and fly those flags at their events?
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