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Carl Spackler

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  1. Most critics disliked it, it's nowhere near the best Will Ferrell movie, and it needed a different title, but I will watch Semi Pro anytime it comes on. "My God. What the fuck is that? It's incredible. It's called fondue. Fon-what? Fon-Due. Three different cheeses, melted. That's what you're tasting. Gargonzola, muenster, and cottage."
  2. The thing about Worthy is that while he's lightning fast, he's also a football player with a chip on his shoulder who will take on defenders (check the B12CG game film) and is not afraid to go over the middle. He's not a track athlete just trying to play football. Just wish his build was bigger. But within that 175 lbs. or so is a much bigger player fighting to get out.
  3. I definitely recommend trying to see at least one or both if you have the time. No, there's a road that goes from the mainland to the island. My understanding is you can either take a shuttle bus or walk to the island. I visited many years ago, i.e., 40+ years ago as a kid. But a friend went there within the last few years, and what I said above is based on what he told me after he got back from his trip. My understanding is that the place has gotten a lot more touristy over the years, but it's still definitely a worthy visit if you're in that part of France.
  4. The entire mountain at Mammoth is shut down today. I saw a wind speed reading of 90+ mph late yesterday at the summit. The McCoy livecam is completely gray. Howard Sheckter is saying the mountain might get 7.5 feet by the time the system blows through.
  5. This thread now pertains to my interests because, after living only near Costco stores for the past 20 years, I'll be moving to a location that has both a Sam's and a Costco in close proximity. The two stores are within a half mile of each other. Hell, there's even a Wal-Mart close by, too, even though I have vowed to never step foot in a Wal-Mart again. Time to get the Sam's Club membership, I guess, even though I'm not a fan of the Walton family.
  6. Yup. Like I said, VPD is in basically in a class of its own when it comes to incompetence and general fuckuppery.
  7. The Vallejo PD is in a special class almost by itself when it comes to issues involving excessive force, other types of civil rights violations, incompetence, etc.
  8. Brock got the heave-ho and that should have been the end of it. I can understand fans getting a little riled -- it was a flagrant foul and it's a rivalry. But throwing shit on the court? That's just stupid. But, hey, it's Tech.
  9. Finally, a man whom she could herself brazenly cuckold until such time as she might choose to, uh - We would say, "Faire un coup de marteau sur des fesses." You would say, "Make hammer on his fanny."
  10. I'll allow it. [The courtroom strangling scene is pure gold.]
  11. There's a Yard House down near the LB marina area if you want beer. Or go to Joe Jost's on Anaheim St.. and get a schooner, a Joe's special sandwich, and a pickled egg.
  12. Neil's response to Skynyrd: Lest anyone think rappers invented diss tracks, Johnny Thunders lets the Sex Pistols know what he thinks of them after the Pistols released "New York."
  13. Too much Cimarron?
  14. Color me surprised.
  15. I like this live version better than the studio cut.
  16. One of only about two good songs on an otherwise bad album.
  17. Go to Neuschwanstein. Just do it.
  18. Wow -- only 57. Way too young -- just like his sister. For some reason, I thought he was older. I first became acquainted with Flat Duo Jets through the Athens, GA -- Inside Out album. They always seemed both derivative and original to me at the same time -- putting their own crazy spin on rockabilly. RIP, Mr. Romweber.
  19. Pet Sounds was in part a response or reaction to Revolver. Sgt. Pepper was in part a response or reaction to Pet Sounds.
  20. If you want to hit Zion or Arches, you definitely need to book reservations as early as possible. Given that you're only about 3 months out at this point, you may run into issues with certain days or time slots being already booked up. If I were you, I would nail down plans and check on reservations ASAP if you want to hit those two parks. I don't believe the other 3 Utah NPs have been placed on the reservation system yet, but consult each park's website to be sure if you're thinking about hitting any of them as well. (See my post above about Canyonlands NP. I'll reiterate that if you go to Moab, you should do all you can to find time to hit the Island in the Sky part of Canyonlands NP in addition to Arches.) Also, be aware that Moab can start getting pretty hot in late May.
  21. Me too. There's a lot of really good whiskey in the $50-80 range, and OF 1910 is one of those bottles.
  22. Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. I enjoy ogling Nicole Ari Parker, and Mo'Nique and Mike Epps crack me up in this one.
  23. Interesting article by Bill Barnwell of ESPN about the decision to take the ball first in OT. The TL:DR version = Barnwell is more critical of Shanahan's decision not to go for it on 4th and 4 on the opening drive of OT than he is of the decision to take the ball first. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39541332/49ers-chiefs-super-bowl-2024-decision-coin-toss-kyle-shanahan-mistake
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